Consumer Group Sues California DOI, Commissioner Over Records
By Timothy Darragh, BESTWIRE
February 19, 2020
http://news.ambest.com/newscontent.aspx?altsrc=108&refnum=223495
A consumer group has sued the California Department of Insurance and Commissioner Ricardo Lara, saying they failed to comply with a state records request seeking documentation of Lara's meetings and communications with campaign contributors.
State Insurance Commissioner Sued, Accused Of Withholding Requested Records
Lawsuit also accuses Ricardo Lara’s office of creating records for public release that excluded key information
By Jeff McDonald, THE SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
February 19, 2020
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/watchdog/story/2020-02-19/sta…
If You’ve Found It Impossible to Recycle in California, You’re Not the Only One
By Lolita Lopez, KNBC TV-4 Los Angeles, CA
February 19, 2020
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/investigations/recycling-centers-closed-c…
Many Californians are having a tough time recycling bottles and cans and getting back deposits as hundreds of recycling centers shutter throughout the state -- but something else is going on behind the scenes that is making it even worse.
Here’s how it’s supposed to work:
Group Sues California Commissioner Over Public Records Of Dealings With Insurance Executives
By Staff Writers, INSURANCE JOURNAL
February 18, 2020
https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/west/2020/02/18/558731.htm
A non-profit consumer group announced on Tuesday it has filed a lawsuit to compel California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and the California Department of Insurance to hand over records of Lara’s meetings and communications with insurance companies.
CalRecycle Approves Two CRV Pilot Projects
California is exploring new models to boost consumer access to California Redemption Value (CRV) bottles and cans.
By Megan Smalley, RECYCLING TODAY
February 17, 2020
https://www.recyclingtoday.com/article/calrecycle-approves-two-crv-pilo…
U.S. Senator Says Tesla Should Change 'Autopilot' Name
Sen. Ed Markey alleges Tesla drivers are confused by the name and capabilities of Autopilot.
By David A. Wood, CARCOMPLAINTS.COM
February 4, 2020
https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2020/tesla-should-change-autopilot-n…
The Tesla "Autopilot" name allegedly should be changed to clarify the technology isn't fully autonomous and it requires a driver to stay fully engaged with the vehicle and its surroundings.
