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The chief of the enforcement division at the Fair Political Practices Commission said Tuesday that the FPPC has launched a formal investigation…
Apr 4, 2013The Fair Political Practices Commission has launched a formal investigation into DTSC chief deputy director Odette Madriago to determine whether she violated…
Apr 2, 2013Lawmakers, consumer advocates and families of overdose victims are voicing concerns about prescription drug abuse in California. They don't believe the medical…
Mar 11, 2013Lawmakers, consumer advocates and affected families come together to call for changes in how doctors are disciplined for over-prescribing dangerous drugs. During…
Mar 9, 2013The California Insurance Commissioner, Dave Jones, held a press conference to criticize Blue Shield for an unjust rate hike which he is…
Mar 8, 2013Some deputy directors at the Department of Toxic Substances Control are heavily invested in hazardous waste producers. Economic Interest Forms obtained by…
Mar 6, 2013Lawmakers are now demanding a Senate investigation into the Department of Toxic Substances Control after NBC Bay Area s investigative report exposed…
Mar 4, 2013At least four senators are behind the demand for an independent investigation of the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), the agency…
Feb 26, 2013The state agency charged with protecting Californians from most polluters is allowing companies to dump toxic waste and put lives at risk,…
Feb 22, 2013Consumer Watchdog President Jamie Court Introduces Citizen Activist Bob Pack As He Is Inducted Into The Consumer Advocates Hall Of Fame at…
Feb 13, 2013
HIV patients are speaking out against Blue Cross of California over a change in coverage that allegedly bars them from using local…
Feb 1, 2013Consumer Watchdog has lost its fight to make Google face a stiffer penalty for sidestepping privacy settings in Apple's web browser. The…
Nov 18, 2012On Election Day, California voters will decide on Proposition 33 which would change the way insurance companies charge for their auto policies…
Nov 3, 2012Following Consumer Watchdog's letters to the EPA and the White House, the EPA found Hyundai incorrectly tested many of its vehicles, including…
Nov 3, 2012Richard Holober discusses the false promise of Prop 33 "discounts"
Oct 26, 2012Jamie Court from Consumer Watchdog, and Rachel Hooper (as a paid spokesperson for the Yes side) debate the the real reasons why…
Oct 22, 2012Proposition 33 on the November ballot asks votes to change the way car insurance rates are calculated in California. The measure proposes…
Oct 9, 2012Prop 33's tv ads are a fraud on voters, down to their "real drivers" who are actually paid campaign employees. Please share…
Oct 2, 2012