Category: Consumer Alert
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Buying a Car in California? New Rules Change What Dealers Have to Tell You Buying a Car in California? New Rules Change What Dealers Have to Tell You
California October 1, 2026

Buying a Car in California? New Rules Change What Dealers Have to Tell You

If you're shopping for a car in California, there's a new reason ... more

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FDA Approves Once-Weekly Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes: What Patients Should Know FDA Approves Once-Weekly Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes: What Patients Should Know
Consumer Alert September 24, 2026

FDA Approves Once-Weekly Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes: What Patients Should Know

Onswik could reduce basal-insulin injections from daily to weekly, but patients still ... more

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Blood Pressure Medication Recall: What Chlorthalidone and Ramipril Patients Should Check Blood Pressure Medication Recall: What Chlorthalidone and Ramipril Patients Should Check
Consumer Alert September 24, 2026

Blood Pressure Medication Recall: What Chlorthalidone and Ramipril Patients Should Check

Two prescription blood-pressure medications are involved in nationwide Class II recalls, including ... more

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A New Enamel-Repair Technology Is Now Being Tested in People A New Enamel-Repair Technology Is Now Being Tested in People
Consumer Alert September 22, 2026

A New Enamel-Repair Technology Is Now Being Tested in People

A technology that rebuilt damaged enamel in laboratory testing has entered a ... more

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West Nile reaches 100 cases in L.A. County: What residents should know now West Nile reaches 100 cases in L.A. County: What residents should know now
California September 22, 2026

West Nile reaches 100 cases in L.A. County: What residents should know now

Los Angeles County has reported 100 West Nile virus infections and five ... more

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If You Own a Kia or Hyundai, Your Car Might Be a Target Until 2042 If You Own a Kia or Hyundai, Your Car Might Be a Target Until 2042
Consumer Alert September 17, 2026

If You Own a Kia or Hyundai, Your Car Might Be a Target Until 2042

UCLA researchers say the deeper problem was never just social media. Certain ... more

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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