Inflation Means A Bay Area Resident Will Spend $4,400 More For The Same Stuff This Year
By Kellie Hwang, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
April 12, 2022
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/san-francisco-inflation-170…
Buying pretty much anything in the Bay Area is generally more expensive, but adding rising inflation into the mix has made things even harder.
Just the thought of filling up the gas tank at $6 a gallon can induce anxiety.
Expert Calls San Mateo County's Report On Massive $10 Million PPE Mistake 'Terrible'
The report doesn't reveal why the county failed to bring the PPE back inside, even though Fiesta Hall was vacant.
By Dan Noyes, KGO ABC TV-7 San Francisco, CA
March 31, 2022
https://abc7news.com/san-mateo-county-ppe-covid-equipment-investigation…
Emails Obtained By I-Team Reveal 'Blatant Lie' From San Mateo Co. In Viral PPE Controversy
The e-mails obtained under the California Public Records Act show multiple things the county tried to hide about the major mishap.
By Dan Noyes, KGO ABC TV-7 San Francisco, CA
March 30, 2022
https://abc7news.com/ppe-equipment-san-mateo-county-emails-event-center…
Column: This ‘Cost Recovery Fee’ Seems More Like Double Dipping
By Staff Writers, ATLANTA BUSINESS JOURNAL
January 20, 2022
https://www.atlantabusinessjournal.com/column-this-cost-recovery-fee-se…
If there’s a single business you should be able to trust implicitly to watch over you and protect you, it’s home security.
After all, these are companies you pay each month to keep you safe from unwanted intrusions.
Investigators Warn Of Potentially Unlicensed Testing Companies
By Staff Reporters, KMVU FOX TV-26, Medford, OR
January 12, 2022
https://www.fox26medford.com/investigators-warn-of-potentially-unlicens…
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – At first glance, a pop-up COVID testing site nestled outside the 16th Street BART station in San Francisco’s Mission District looks like a convenient way to score a free COVID test.
Grocery Shoppers Feel The Hit As Food Prices Skyrocket Nationwide
By Koco McAboy, FOX TV-11 Los Angeles, CA
October 20, 2021
https://www.foxla.com/news/grocery-shoppers-feel-the-hit-as-food-prices…
LOS ANGELES - Food prices have risen astronomically this year compared to last year, according to statistics, and shoppers are feeling the hit when they go to the grocery store.
OC Family On The Hook For $4,400 Bill Claiming They Used Equivalent Of 50 Swimming Pools’ Worth Of Water
By KCBS LA Staff, KCBS TV-2 Los Angeles, CA
August 24, 2020
Click here to view the video of this story: https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2020/08/24/garden-grove-orange-county-w…
GARDEN GROVE (CBSLA) – The Do family lives in a modest single-family home in Orange County.
COVID-19 Pandemic Spells Uncertain Times For Travel Insurers And Consumers
By Mathieu Pollet, EURONEWS
August 4, 2020
https://www.euronews.com/2020/08/04/covid-19-pandemic-spells-uncertain-…
People planning to travel abroad to a destination on their country's "green list" still face the risk of not being covered by their insurance.
Mottek On Money: Covering Wall Street and Main Street
By Frank Mottek, KNX 1070 AM Los Angeles, CA
June 25, 2020
Click here to listen to the audio of this radio broadcast: https://knx1070.radio.com/media/audio-channel/mottek-on-money-special-e…
Mottek On Money: Consumer Advocates Discuss Health & Financial Issues Related To Nursing Homes During The Coronavirus Crisis
By Frank Mottek, KNX 1070 AM Los Angeles, CA
June 17, 2020
Click here to listen to the audio of this radio broadcast: https://knx1070.radio.com/media/audio-channel/mottek-on-money-special-edition-wednesday-june-17th-2020
Know Your Health Care Rights: 6 Tips for California Consumers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Los Angeles, CA -- Consumer Watchdog released a “Know Your Rights” tip sheet today outlining 6 things consumers should know about their health care cost and access rights during the COVID-19 pandemic.
California consumers and patients should know their legal rights as COVID-19 is expected to heavily tax the resources of the health care system and may exceed capacity in some communities, potentially resulting in limitations on access to care, according to the non-profit and non-partisan Consumer Watchdog.
Instagram Ads For Vaping Gloves Spark Backlash As Health Risks Mount
Product that helps vapers avoid frozen fingers has 'seen a lot of success,' firm says
By Jeanette Settembre, FOX BUSINESS
December 3, 2019
https://www.foxbusiness.com/money/gloves-for-juul-smokers-being-markete…
Consumer Watchdog Shares Tips On Protecting Your Packages From Porch Pirates
By Good Day LA, KTTV FOX TV-11 Los Angeles, CA
November 21, 2019
https://www.foxla.com/news/consumer-watchdog-shares-tips-on-protecting-…
LOS ANGELES - The United Postal Service says they delivered more than 30 million packages a day last holiday season and that means more opportunities for thieves. Consumer Watchdog shared tips on preventing porch pirates from nabbing your packages.
