California lawmakers side with wildfire victims, reject bill to limit utility payouts for fires
In Sacramento, state lawmakers have sided with wildfire survivors in a key vote. The California legislature rejected a…
California Legislature Protects Wildfire Survivors’ Rights and Rejects Higher Insurance Costs, Says Consumer Watchdog
Legislature Stands Up to Governor Newsom and His Utility Allies, Delivering a Major Victory for Wildfire Survivors and…
Bills to get Fire Survivors the Insurance they Paid for Pass Final Policy Committee in California Assembly, Says Consumer Watchdog
SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Two bills to hold insurance companies accountable for the payouts they owe…
Fire survivors call for audits of Edison’s wildfire prevention spending
Survivors of the devastating Eaton fire called on state lawmakers on Wednesday to pass a bill requiring audits…
Consumer Watchdog calls out Trump, Newsom as gas prices surge in California
San Francisco drivers are reacting to spiking gas prices that are going for $5.96 a gallon on average…
Medical Board of California Responds to the Public’s Request for Maternal Mortality Project Announcing Plan for Maternal Mortality Task Force, Say Consumer Watchdog
LOS ANGELES, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Medical Board of California agreed to enter into a contract…
Regulatory Scrutiny Of Valero Benicia Puts California Fuel Margins In Focus
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State bill would mandate insurance for homeowners who reduce wildfire risks
A bill requiring insurers to offer coverage to California homeowners who make their property resistant to wildfires was…
Bakersfield obstetrician barred from practicing medicine until he passes competency exam
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – A Kern County obstetrician has been ordered to temporarily stop practicing medicine for not upholding…
Consumer group, insurance industry agent withdraw competing measures
An initiative that would have required California insurers to offer policies to homeowners who fireproof their houses has…
In Wake of Few 3rd Q Drilling Permits, New Data Confirm California’s Oil Production in Irreversible Decline, Says Consumer Watchdog
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Consumer Watchdog and FracTracker Alliance said today that the latest oil…
California Homeowners To Face Surcharges for L.A. Fire Costs
California homeowners will soon see surcharges on their insurance bills as insurers seek to recover costs from the…