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…
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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.…
Real estate agents agree to make changes to commissions
The National Association. of Realtors said Friday that it will make changes to its commission rules to resolve national accusations…
Los Angeles County accuses Grubhub of misleading customers
The price of a half turkey sandwich on rye from Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant in Los Angeles, purchased through the delivery app…
New law banning 'hidden fees' targets restaurant service charges
A new state law is coming this summer that prohibits unadvertised service fees, surcharges and other additional costs from being…