Fast food chains launch 'cheap menu' war after cost complaints. It will last?
Millions of American families are heading out on the road for summer vacation, and ordering food on the go tends…
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We found dangerous pesticides hidden in legal cannabis
Currently, California does not conduct independent checks on pesticide levels in cannabis sold to consumers or on the accuracy of…
White House wants to remove medical debt from credit scores
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed a rule that would remove medical bills from credit reports, a ban that…
Restaurants can keep service fees if they are disclosed, new bill proposes
A new state law is scheduled to go into effect on July 1 to ban hidden surcharges and other “junk…
Privacy and AI rules aimed at Big Tech could hurt small businesses
As U.S. lawmakers and regulators consider policies born out of their concerns about Big Tech, such as data privacy and…
Opinion: Americans could finally get a privacy law to combat Big Tech intrusions
This month, Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) unveiled a rare governmental feat: a bipartisan bill…
Opinion: Burger-flipping robots may exacerbate income inequality
On April 1, more than half a million fast food workers in California they received a raise, and the minimum…
Health officials warn about fake Botox. What to look for
Fake versions of Botox have appeared in California, raising alarm among public health officials who warn that counterfeit versions of…
What's behind California's high gas prices? Consumers must know the truth.
If you live in California, you've probably come across ads that blame state laws and policies for high gas prices.…