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Axios – Uber-backed ballot measure sparks car crash payout debate

By Shawna Chen, AXIOS https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2026/03/20/uber-measure-debate-crash-payouts-explained A proposed ballot initiative backed by Uber could reshape how much money victims recover in California car…

San Francisco Chronicle – Is California’s home insurance market shifting out of crisis? Here are key signs

By Megan Fan Munce, SACRAMENTO BEE https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/home-insurance-company-california-22071083.php When California’s insurance market deteriorated into a state of crisis, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara sought to…

Sacramento Bee – Uber’s ballot initiative would help the company at our expense

By Erwin Chemerinsky, SACRAMENTO BEE https://www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article315092081.html Uber has submitted a ballot initiative that would help the company at the expense of the rest…

California Oil Refiners Raking In More Than $1.50 Per Gallon In Profit, Governor Newsom Needs To Bring Back Price Gouging Penalty

Los Angeles, CA – New data shows that California oil refiners have been making more than a dollar per gallon more than they…

KCBS-AM (Radio): The Iran War Is Sending Oil Prices Soaring

By Staff Reporters, KCBS-AM (Radio):  Click below to listen to the audio of this radio broadcast segment.

KNX-AM (Radio): Consumer Watchdog Is Now Warning About Price Gouging With Some Stations Charging More Than $8 A Gallon

By Staff Reporters, KNX-AM (Radio):  Click below to listen to the audio of this radio broadcast segment.

Los Angeles Times – Gasoline price gouging in California draws a warning

By Bianca Begert, LOS ANGELES TIMES https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-03-20/la-enviro-oil-gas-watchdog-price-gouging California’s petroleum market watchdog is warning about price gouging at some gas stations charging over…

Uber’s New R2 Rivian Robotaxi Fleet Won’t Be Accountable To Drivers and Pedestrians They Injure And Kill Under Uber’s 2026 “License To Kill” CA Ballot Initiative, Report Shows

Los Angeles, CA – Uber announced today a partnership to put 50,000 Rivian Robotaxis on the road, including in San Francisco.  A report (opens…

KCRW-FM (Radio): Oil And Gas Companies Are The Ones To Blame For Gas Price Spikes

By Staff Reporters, KCRW-FM – Los Angeles, CA: Click below to listen to the audio of this radio broadcast segment.

KCBS – LA: New Consumer Watchdog Report Shows Alleged Dangerous Practices By Uber

KGET – California politicians call for suspension of gas tax to lower prices

By John Ross Ferrara, Rachel Menitoff, Marc Sternfield, KGET https://www.kget.com/news/state-news/california-politicians-call-for-suspension-of-gas-tax-to-lower-prices California gubernatorial candidates and other politicians are calling for a temporary suspension of the state’s…

Los Angeles Magazine – Calls Grow To Suspend California Gas Tax As Fuel Prices Spike

Lawmakers push relief as Los Angeles gas tops $5.50, with some warning prices could climb to $7 per gallon By Samantha Macklin,…

KTVU Fox 2: Uber Robotaxi Rollout Sparks Legal Concerns

A License To Kill: How Uber’s Rush To Close Courthouse Doors And Roll Out Robocars Threatens Public Safety

Uber is simultaneously trying to weaken legal accountability while expanding autonomous vehicle deployment, despite unresolved safety and transparency concerns. This report highlights…

Report Warns Uber Is Undermining Legal Accountability For Accident Victims While Expanding Use of Unproven Autonomous Vehicles, Public Safety At Risk 

Los Angeles, CA—A new report by Consumer Watchdog warns that Uber is pursuing a deceptive campaign to weaken legal accountability for motor…