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Los Angeles Times
2 days ago
California

Regulators approve sweeping change to the way most Californians are billed for electricity

California Public Utilities Commission approved new fixed monthly fee for electricity, prioritizing electric vehicle adoption over consumer concerns. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
California

Allstate could resume issuing new home insurance policies in CA

Insurance companies like Allstate might resume writing new homeowner policies in California pending rule changes to accurately reflect wildfire risks and rebuilding costs. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Fight intensifies over delays in approving California auto, home insurance price hikes

Allstate wants to raise the average price of its home insurance policies by almost 40% in California.
The approval process for insurance price changes in California can take more than a year, causing tension between insurers and consumer advocacy groups. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

California should require insurances to cover homeowners who protect property, advocate says

Advocacy organization Consumer Watchdog is pushing for a proposal to require insurance companies to issue policies to homeowners who take action to protect their homes from wildfires.
The proposal faces opposition from insurers, who argue that outdated regulations and the lengthy rate approval process contribute to the lack of coverage options and higher prices for homeowners. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 days ago
US news

California says restaurants must bake all of their add-on fees into menu prices

California restaurant law mandates transparent pricing with penalties for violations. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Their truck had an 'urgent' safety defect. They waited almost 2 years without a permanent fix | CBC News

Vehicle recall due to defective fuel pump
Concerns with delayed vehicle defect repairs [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Telecom execs insist wireless prices going down as MPs voice concern over costs | CBC News

CEOs of Canadian telecom companies defend pricing
Committee studying accessibility and affordability of wireless services [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

PUC approval of PG&E interim request sends bills higher once again

Monthly bills for PG&E customers will increase by $4.68 for combined electricity and gas services.
The state Public Utilities Commission approved PG&E's higher monthly bills with little debate. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

Biden Targets a New Economic Villain: Shrinkflation

President Biden criticizes companies for shrinkflation during a video on Super Bowl Sunday.
Consumer advocate Edgar Dworsky influenced Mr. Biden's economic argument against companies using shrinkflation tactics. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Digital life

The 6 'worst' CES 2024 products revealed - from earbud duds to an AI shopping cart

Some CES products are judged to be the "Worst in Show" due to their potential harm to society and the planet.
The judges considered how uniquely bad a product is, its potential impact, and if it was worse than previous versions of similar technology. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
Coffee

Starbucks sued by consumer group that calls its claim of ethical sourcing false and misleading

Consumer advocacy group files lawsuit against Starbucks for false and misleading claims about ethically sourced coffee.
National Consumers League cites media reports of abuses on farms supplying coffee and tea to Starbucks as evidence of misleading claims. [ more ]
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