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The Hidden Cost of Tariffs: Halloween Sales Plummet The Hidden Cost of Tariffs: Halloween Sales Plummet
Consumer Alert October 20, 2025

The Hidden Cost of Tariffs: Halloween Sales Plummet

Chris Zephro’s warehouse full of latex masks, “Saw” movie props, and zombie ... more

2 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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Why California Homeowners Are Paying for Fires They Didn’t Experience Why California Homeowners Are Paying for Fires They Didn’t Experience
Consumer Alert July 2, 2026

Why California Homeowners Are Paying for Fires They Didn’t Experience

The latest court ruling isn't just about a $28 insurance fee. It's ... more

5 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
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Trump-Era Inflation Hits Home: Families Pay $1000 More Each Month Trump-Era Inflation Hits Home: Families Pay $1000 More Each Month
Consumer Alert November 14, 2025

Trump-Era Inflation Hits Home: Families Pay $1000 More Each Month

Democrats on the Congressional Joint Economic Committee released a report Thursday detailing ... more

3 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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California’s $63 Daylighting Parking Rule Is Now Being Enforced Across Los Angeles. Here’s What Drivers Need to Know California’s $63 Daylighting Parking Rule Is Now Being Enforced Across Los Angeles. Here’s What Drivers Need to Know
California July 6, 2026

California’s $63 Daylighting Parking Rule Is Now Being Enforced Across Los Angeles. Here’s What Drivers Need to Know

California's daylighting law is moving from education to enforcement, and many drivers ... more

4 mins read
Andrea Perez
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Evenflo Car Seat Recall: Federal Officials Urge Families to Check Child Safety Seats Evenflo Car Seat Recall: Federal Officials Urge Families to Check Child Safety Seats
Consumer Alert January 9, 2026

Evenflo Car Seat Recall: Federal Officials Urge Families to Check Child Safety Seats

Evenflo car seat recall affects All4One 4-in-1 models sold nationwide, with free ... more

3 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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The IRS Has a New Way to Remove Tax Penalties Automatically. Here’s Who Qualifies in 2026 The IRS Has a New Way to Remove Tax Penalties Automatically. Here’s Who Qualifies in 2026
Consumer Alert July 8, 2026

The IRS Has a New Way to Remove Tax Penalties Automatically. Here’s Who Qualifies in 2026

The IRS has replaced its old penalty forgiveness process with a new ... more

4 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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Apple Is Warning iPhone Users Again — Here’s What the New Scams Actually Look Like Apple Is Warning iPhone Users Again — Here’s What the New Scams Actually Look Like
Consumer Alert February 5, 2026

Apple Is Warning iPhone Users Again — Here’s What the New Scams Actually Look Like

Fake Apple ID alerts, browser pop-ups, and targeted spyware campaigns are becoming ... more

3 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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Millions of Eye Drops Recalled Nationwide. California Shoppers Should Check Their Medicine Cabinets Now Millions of Eye Drops Recalled Nationwide. California Shoppers Should Check Their Medicine Cabinets Now
Consumer Alert July 13, 2026

Millions of Eye Drops Recalled Nationwide. California Shoppers Should Check Their Medicine Cabinets Now

A nationwide wave of prescription and over-the-counter eye drop recalls includes products ... more

4 mins read
Andrea Perez
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Popular in L.A., Topo Chico Is Disappearing From U.S. Shelves Popular in L.A., Topo Chico Is Disappearing From U.S. Shelves
Consumer Alert February 23, 2026

Popular in L.A., Topo Chico Is Disappearing From U.S. Shelves

The Topo Chico shortage 2026 could impact Latino-owned restaurants, retailers, and the ... more

2 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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California’s Water Rules Have Changed Permanently. Here’s Why Your Water Bill Keeps Rising California’s Water Rules Have Changed Permanently. Here’s Why Your Water Bill Keeps Rising
Consumer Alert July 14, 2026

California’s Water Rules Have Changed Permanently. Here’s Why Your Water Bill Keeps Rising

California's emergency drought rules may be over, but permanent conservation requirements are ... more

5 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
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New Study Links Herbicide Exposure to Early Colon Cancer Risk. What Latino Workers Need to Know Now New Study Links Herbicide Exposure to Early Colon Cancer Risk. What Latino Workers Need to Know Now
Consumer Alert April 21, 2026

New Study Links Herbicide Exposure to Early Colon Cancer Risk. What Latino Workers Need to Know Now

Herbicide exposure colon cancer risk is drawing new scrutiny as research links ... more

3 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
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Taylor Farms Lettuce Linked to Taco Bell Cyclospora Outbreak. Here’s Why California Is Watching Closely Taylor Farms Lettuce Linked to Taco Bell Cyclospora Outbreak. Here’s Why California Is Watching Closely
Consumer Alert July 16, 2026

Taylor Farms Lettuce Linked to Taco Bell Cyclospora Outbreak. Here’s Why California Is Watching Closely

A growing Cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce served at some ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
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30% of Consumers Are Underwater on Auto Loans at Trade-In 30% of Consumers Are Underwater on Auto Loans at Trade-In
Consumer Alert April 29, 2026

30% of Consumers Are Underwater on Auto Loans at Trade-In

A growing number of Americans are carrying thousands in negative equity into ... more

3 mins read
Andrea Perez
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Single? Divorced? Widowed? California Auto Insurance Ruling Could Affect Millions of Latino Drivers Single? Divorced? Widowed? California Auto Insurance Ruling Could Affect Millions of Latino Drivers
California July 19, 2026

Single? Divorced? Widowed? California Auto Insurance Ruling Could Affect Millions of Latino Drivers

A California court decision involving marital status and auto insurance pricing has ... more

4 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
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California Bans ‘Sell-By’ Dates on Food. What Shoppers Need to Know Before Throwing Anything Away California Bans ‘Sell-By’ Dates on Food. What Shoppers Need to Know Before Throwing Anything Away
Consumer Alert June 22, 2026

California Bans ‘Sell-By’ Dates on Food. What Shoppers Need to Know Before Throwing Anything Away

A new California law replaces confusing food date labels with a simpler ... more

4 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
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California E-Bike Injuries Increased Sharply From 2018 to 2024 California E-Bike Injuries Increased Sharply From 2018 to 2024
California July 20, 2026

California E-Bike Injuries Increased Sharply From 2018 to 2024

A UC San Diego study analyzing California Highway Patrol data found reported ... more

2 mins read
Andrea Perez
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Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Cleanup Sparks Scam Warnings: Here’s How to Protect Yourself Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Cleanup Sparks Scam Warnings: Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Consumer Alert June 26, 2026

Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Cleanup Sparks Scam Warnings: Here’s How to Protect Yourself

As cleanup continues after the Boyle Heights warehouse fire, officials warn residents ... more

5 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
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Worms, Mold, and “It’s the Norm”: Workers Say Unsanitary Conditions at LAX Catering Facility Aren’t an Isolated Incident Worms, Mold, and “It’s the Norm”: Workers Say Unsanitary Conditions at LAX Catering Facility Aren’t an Isolated Incident
California August 7, 2026

Worms, Mold, and “It’s the Norm”: Workers Say Unsanitary Conditions at LAX Catering Facility Aren’t an Isolated Incident

A new Cal/OSHA complaint against an airline catering facility near LAX raises ... more

4 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
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Most Americans Encounter Suspected Scams. Few Report them, New Polls Find. Most Americans Encounter Suspected Scams. Few Report them, New Polls Find.
Consumer Alert June 28, 2026

Most Americans Encounter Suspected Scams. Few Report them, New Polls Find.

New national surveys reveal that scam calls, fake text messages, social media ... more

4 mins read
Marco Poliveros
1,187
Amazon Prime $2.5 Billion Settlement: Who Qualifies for Refunds and How to Claim Amazon Prime $2.5 Billion Settlement: Who Qualifies for Refunds and How to Claim
Consumer Alert September 25, 2025

Amazon Prime $2.5 Billion Settlement: Who Qualifies for Refunds and How to Claim

  Learn who is eligible for compensation, how much you can receive, and ... more

4 mins read
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