algorithms Archives - Consumer Watchdog

algorithms

Insurance

New Investigative Podcast Series Uncovers Wildfire Insurance Abuses

Smoke & Mirrors uncovers a web of little-known subcontractors and unseen technology that facilitate claims delays, lowballed payouts and denials, and offers advice on what consumers can do about it.

Justin Kloczko - October 22, 2025

News Releases

Industry Disinformation Kills Surveillance Pricing Bill

Two people should not be paying different prices for the same product based on the collection of their personal data.

Justin Kloczko - September 5, 2025

Latest Articles

Make Utility, Insurance, Fossil Fuel Industries Pay Their Fair Share for Wildfire Recovery and Invest in Reducing Climate Risk;

Carmen Balber - December 15, 2025

Californians Overpaid $59 Billion At The Gas Pump For A Decade, Advocates Decry Industry Tactics At Energy Commission

Liza Tucker - December 8, 2025

In Wake of Few 3rd Q Drilling Permits, New Data Confirm California’s Oil Production in Irreversible Decline

Liza Tucker - November 18, 2025

CA Oversight Report Shows Decade of Gasoline Price Gouging

Jamie Court - October 24, 2025

Consumer Watchdog Tells CA Energy Commission It’s Got What It Needs to Set Refinery Minimum Inventory and Resupply Rules ASAP

Jamie Court - October 9, 2025

In The News

KVPR – Bakersfield obstetrician barred from practicing medicine until he passes competency exam

January 29, 2026

Pasadena Star News – Fire survivors host Sen. Pérez in virtual town hall

January 21, 2026

New York Times – Uber Faces Growing Pressure Over Sexual Assault Record

January 21, 2026

Los Angeles Times – Uber — a target of car crash lawsuits — pushes for law to limit California lawyer fees

January 19, 2026

Bakersfield.com – State medical board tells Bakersfield OB/GYN to stop practicing medicine

January 16, 2026

Latest Report

Reports

How Technology Shapes Property Insurance

REPORT