In the aftermath of the devastating wind and firestorm emergencies that have forced thousands of Los Angeles County residents to evacuate their homes, the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) is warning businesses against illegal price gouging and urges the public to report suspected violations. Price gouging during a declared emergency is a serious offense, prohibited ...

A multi-million-dollar settlement has been made between California and gas trading firms over price gouging allegations, and drivers may be eligible for a refund. The decision comes after the state reached a multi-million-dollar settlement with gas trading firms over price gouging allegations. “Market manipulation and price gouging are illegal and unacceptable, particularly during times of crisis when people are most ...

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an urgency ordinance to strengthen protections for consumers and small businesses and to crack down on price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic and other emergencies, in response to a motion by Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas. Effective immediately, the ordinance authorizes the filing of civil actions against price gougers at the discretion of County Counsel and ...

To protect Los Angeles County residents from price gouging on necessities and false COVID-19 remedies, an informational website has been developed. Reports of price gouging of essential goods have been widespread during the pandemic. In response, the L.A. County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA), which is charged with enforcing L.A. County’s price gouging prohibitions, announced a new “Stop ...

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesday to strengthen consumer protections against price gouging in the county and Santa Clarita during the coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic, officials said.   The price gouging motion by Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas would strengthen the county’s existing price gouging ordinance, according to The agenda.   Current laws state that for 30 days following an ...

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued a price-gouging alert Monday after the recent declaration of a state of emergency in response to the novel coronavirus in California. Price gouging is illegal in California during a declared state of emergency under state law, according to the Attorney General’s Office.  “Communities throughout our state are working to prevent and treat this public ...

Southern California fires have brought out the natural disaster scammers and fraudsters, or individuals who prey on those families and individuals victimized by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles County, officials said. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. As firefighters continue to fight the now 90 percent contained Rye Fire, homeowners and ...