Los Angeles County boosts the penalty for price gouging to $50,000
Board Chair Kathryn Barger cited a disturbing trend of price gouging, preying on the most vulnerable communities.
‘It truly affects all consumers’: New Colorado Price Gouging Bill Headed to the House for Voting
Officials say a new price gouging bill that protects products that are ‘necessities’ for consumers will soon be heard on the ...
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Penalties for post-fire price gouging in LA County just got a lot more expensive
The penalty for price gouging after the fires in Los Angeles County just got a lot more expensive. The new max fine: The L.A.
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L.A. to crack down on price gouging after wildfires
The Los Angeles City Council Wednesday gave preliminary approval for an ordinance to bar excessive price increases for housing and lodging as residents recover from the January wildfires.
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City of LA to Crack Down on Price Gouging Amid Fire Recovery
The Los Angeles City Council Wednesday gave preliminary approval for an ordinance to bar excessive price increases for housing and lodging as residents recover from the January wildfires. In a ...
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Kobach ends investigation into Winter Storm Uri disaster
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is ending an investigation into possible Winter Storm Uri price gouging that left Kansans ...
Los Angeles County leaders warn of heavy rain, possible evacuations after region’s wildfires
Residents in burn scar areas should be ready to evacuate if needed. City and county agencies have readied streets for debris ...
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K-P to curb Ramazan price gouging
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has ordered strict action against profiteers across the province ahead of the holy month of Ramazan. He was addressing a meeting of the provincial ...
Assembly Member Ward Introduces Bill to Prohibit Surveillance Pricing
Californians have some of the strongest privacy protections in the country under the California Consumer Privacy Act, but no ...
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Pilgrims fleeced as costs soar at Maha Kumbh
With an unprecedented 45 Crore devotees converging at the Sangam for the Maha Kumbh, pilgrims are facing severe price gouging for essential services. From exorbitant boat fares to overpriced food and ...
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Jeff Hobbs’ ‘Seeking Shelter’ looks at how Pasadena’s Door of Hope helps families
The book follows the struggles of a woman who left Lancaster and an abusive marriage when she moved her kids to Monterey Park ...
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Increased homeowners insurance rates leave residents concerned
As hurricanes ravaged Florida in 2024, home insurance costs have surged, putting a strain on the state’s residents.