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Here's who is running in the heated race for insurance commissioner The Democratic part will endorse its candidate for insurance commissioner this weekend, a typically sleepy race that has been upended by the January 2025 Los Angeles County fires.

Here's who is running in the heated race for insurance commissioner. Via @latimes
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State bill would mandate insurance for homeowners who reduce wildfire risks State legislation introduced Wednesday would require insurers to offer California homeowners insurance if they take steps to reduce wildfire risk on their properties.

State bill would mandate insurance for homeowners who reduce wildfire risks
SB 1076, Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez, would require insurers to offer & renew coverage for any home that meets wildfire-safety standards adopted by the insurance commissioner starting Jan. 1, 2028.
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State bill would mandate insurance for homeowners who reduce wildfire risks State legislation introduced Wednesday would require insurers to offer California homeowners insurance if they take steps to reduce wildfire risk on their properties.

State bill would mandate insurance for homeowners who reduce wildfire risks
SB 1076, Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez, would require insurers to offer & renew coverage for any home that meets wildfire-safety standards adopted by the insurance commissioner starting Jan. 1, 2028.
www.latimes.com/business/sto...

New Bill Requires Insurance Companies to Offer and Renew Insurance Coverage for Fire-Safe Homes New legislation introduced by Senator Sasha Renée Pérez - the Insurance Coverage for Fire-Safe Homes Act, SB 1076 - will ensure homeowners who make their homes fire-safe can obtain and keep home insur...

New legislation introduced by Senator Sasha Renée Pérez - the Insurance Coverage for Fire-Safe Homes Act, SB 1076 - will ensure homeowners who make their homes fire-safe can obtain and keep home insurance.

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Uber’s shoddy background check system has let drunk drivers and rapists drive for Uber…The Courts know it’s wrong and Uber knows it’s wrong – that’s why it proposed a ballot measure to prevent you from hiring on attorney to vindicate your rights.
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Dive into Consumer Watchdog’s Investigative Series Examining How Large Insurance Companies Mistreat Wildfire Survivors
Ten practical tips for getting smoke claims paid directly from fire survivors.
Tip #10- Take Collective Action
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Uber is gaslighting you to pump up a ballot measure that takes the right of innocent accident victims to medical recovery and deprives you of the right to have an attorney represent you!
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Consumer Watchdog’s Consumer Alert Challenges Uber’s Fake Super Bowl “Consumer Alert” TV Ad: Uber Really Wants Removal of Legal Accountability for Faulty Safety Checks Consumer Watchdog Campaign warned the public about Uber’s Super Bowl TV Ad that claims to be a “Consumer Alert,”

Consumer Watchdog’s Consumer Alert Challenges Uber’s Fake Super Bowl “Consumer Alert” TV Ad: Uber Really Wants Removal of Legal Accountability for Faulty Safety Checks

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Uber Found Liable in Rape by Driver, Setting Stage for Thousands of Cases

Uber Found Liable in Rape by Driver, Setting Stage for Thousands of Cases
In a federal bellwether case, the jury ordered the ride-hailing giant to pay $8.5 million to Jaylynn Dean, who said one of its drivers assaulted her in 2023.

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Consumer Watchdog’s Consumer Alert Challenges Uber’s Fake Super Bowl “Consumer Alert” TV Ad: Uber Really Wants Removal of Legal Accountability for Faulty Safety Checks Consumer Watchdog Campaign warned the public about Uber’s Super Bowl TV Ad that claims to be a “Consumer Alert,”

Consumer Watchdog’s Consumer Alert Challenges Uber’s Fake Super Bowl “Consumer Alert” TV Ad: Uber Really Wants Removal of Legal Accountability for Faulty Safety Checks  consumerwatchdog.org/accountabili...

Uber Found Liable in Rape by Driver, Setting Stage for Thousands of Cases

Uber Found Liable in Rape by Driver, Setting Stage for Thousands of Cases
In a federal bellwether case, the jury ordered the ride-hailing giant to pay $8.5 million to Jaylynn Dean, who said one of its drivers assaulted her in 2023.
Via @nytimes.com
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Bakersfield obstetrician barred from practicing medicine until he passes competency exam The competency exam was a condition of probation for Dr. Hans Yu, who was accused of negligence in his care for three patients.

“This latest disciplinary action would not have occurred without the work of families across Bakersfield who filed complaints, participated in medical board meetings, and testified before the legislature” Consumer Watchdog Patient Advocate Michele Monserratt-Ramos

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Dive into Consumer Watchdog’s Investigative Series Examining How Large Insurance Companies Mistreat Wildfire Survivors
Ten practical tips for getting smoke claims paid directly from fire survivors.
Tip #1- Test for Toxins
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State-run Wildfire Insurance Fund Won’t Work, There’s A Better Way Following last year’s wildfire losses, California policymakers are searching for structural fixes.

State-run Wildfire Insurance Fund Won’t Work, There’s A Better Way

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Three Hours of Free Power and Other Ideas to Lower Utility Bills

Lowering utility returns to between 6.5 percent and 7.5 percent, would still grant utilities significant profits while helping consumers. “There are easy fixes to save billions of dollars from utilities,” Jamie Court, president of Consumer Watchdog
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Three Hours of Free Power and Other Ideas to Lower Utility Bills

Lowering utility returns to between 6.5 percent and 7.5 percent, would still grant utilities significant profits while helping consumers. “There are easy fixes to save billions of dollars from utilities,” Jamie Court, president of Consumer Watchdog

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Dive into Consumer Watchdog’s Investigative Series Examining How Large Insurance Companies Mistreat Wildfire Survivors Los Angeles, CA — One year after the Los Angeles fires, Consumer Watchdog released the final report in a three-part series investigating how large insurance companies underpay wildfire survivors throu...

Dive into Consumer Watchdog’s Investigative Series Examining How Large Insurance Companies Mistreat Wildfire Survivors consumerwatchdog.org/insurance/di...

Bakersfield OB/GYN Fails Competency Exam: Repeat Offender Doctor Can No Longer Practice Medicine The Osteopathic Medical Board of California (OMBC) and the Attorney General’s office have ordered Bakersfield OB/GYN Hans Chunghan Yu D.O. to cease practice effective immediately after the doctor fail...

"This six-year journey has been a passionate pursuit for justice, advocating for accountability on behalf of families who tragically lost their daughters and grandchildren, and for those children who survived but bear lifelong injuries." Michele Monserratt-Ramos
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Los Angles Times - Uber is trying to snow voters with a supposedly pro-consumer ballot initiative. Don’t buy it By Michael Hiltzik, LOS ANGELES TIMES https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-01-16/uber-tries-to-snow-voters-with-supposedly-pro-consumer-ballot-initiative Uber loves to define itself as a most p...

Uber is trying to snow voters with a supposedly pro-consumer ballot initiative. Don’t buy it!

“This would affect every accident in the state. Uber is trying to stop all cases, not just bad cases.”
Jamie Court, Consumer Watchdog

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Uber Faces Growing Pressure Over Sexual Assault Record

New York Times article by Emily Steel
Uber Faces Growing Pressure Over Sexual Assault Record
From the ballot box in California to the halls of Congress and Wall Street, several new initiatives would require more oversight of how the company protects its passengers.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/b...

Court of Appeal Sides with Consumer Watchdog and Coalition of Consumer Protection and Civil-Rights Organizations in Privacy and Access-to-Justice Case Published Decision Rejects Industry Effort to Close California Courthouse Doors Los Angeles, CA — Consumer Watchdog, working with a broad coalition of consumer protection and civil-rights organization...

“This decision preserves a core principle of CA law: when the Legislature grants consumers enforceable rights, courts do not get to erase them by importing federal standing barriers that do not apply here” William Pletcher, litigation director, Consumer Watchdog
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Consumer Watchdog Saves Policyholders $2.35 Billion In Rate Interventions At Cost of 6 Cents for Every $100 Saved
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Uber Faces Growing Pressure Over Sexual Assault Record

NEW- @nytimes.com article by Emily Steel
Uber Faces Growing Pressure Over Sexual Assault Record
From the ballot box in California to the halls of Congress and Wall Street, several new initiatives would require more oversight of how the company protects its passengers.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/b...

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Eaton and Palisades Fire survivors together demand accountability and leadership!
Rose Robinson shares her survivor story on the 1-year anniversary of the Eaton Fire.
Fire Survivors deserve better!
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The license of Dr. Hans Chunghan Yu has been suspended!
"This 6 year journey has been a passionate pursuit for justice, advocating for accountability on behalf of families who tragically lost a family member, those who bear lifelong injuries." Michele Monserratt-Ramos

Los Angles Times - Uber is trying to snow voters with a supposedly pro-consumer ballot initiative. Don’t buy it By Michael Hiltzik, LOS ANGELES TIMES https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-01-16/uber-tries-to-snow-voters-with-supposedly-pro-consumer-ballot-initiative Uber loves to define itself as a most p...

Uber is trying to snow voters with a supposedly pro-consumer ballot initiative. Don’t buy it!

“This would affect every accident in the state. Uber is trying to stop all cases, not just bad cases.”
Jamie Court, Consumer Watchdog

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Consumer Watchdog Welcomes Los Angeles County Investigation Into State Farm’s Wildfire Claims County Action Follows Mounting Complaints from Fire Survivors Los Angeles, CA — Consumer Watchdog today commended the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles County Office of Count...

We commend the LA County Board of Supervisors & LA County Office of County Counsel for opening a civil investigation into State Farm’s handling of wildfire claims related to the 2025 LA Wildfires
A vital step to protect wildfire victims!
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The license of Dr. Hans Chunghan Yu has been suspended!
"This six-year journey has been a passionate pursuit for justice, advocating for accountability on behalf of families who tragically lost a loved one or bear lifelong injuries." Michele Monserratt-Ramos
consumerwatchdog.org/healthcare/b...