Los Angeles fire cleanup complicated by 'unprecedented' number of EVs with combustible lithium-ion batteries
According to the California Energy Commission, more than 99,000 zero-emission vehicles were sold in Los Angeles County in 2024 alone, including battery electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric ...
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After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here’s how to protect yourself
While disasters can lead scammers to take advantage of vulnerable groups by impersonating representatives from relief and ...
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FTC issues over $5 million in refunds to victims of credit repair scheme
The Federal Trade Commission will issue over $5 million in refunds to 7,687 victims of the credit card debt relief scheme ...
Why Dumping Seawater on Blazes Isn’t the Answer to California’s Wildfire Problem
Firefighting planes are dumping water from the ocean on the Los Angeles fires, but using saltwater is typically a last resort ...
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Los Angeles fire victims may face another threat – rental scams
Rental scams are nothing new, they’ve been around for years. But in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles fires that have ...
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Much-needed rain in Los Angeles triggers mudslides, debris wildfire-ravaged areas
LOS ANGELES – Much-needed rain has arrived in Southern California and is helping with the ongoing wildfire fight across the Los Angeles area. However, the return of the rain has triggered Flash ...
Fashion Nova customers to get $2.4 million in refunds, FTC says – what to know
Some Fashion Nova customers are set to receive payment over allegations that the retailer hid negative reviews on its website, according to the FTC.
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Dave Inc. Is Being Investigated For Securities Fraud And Affected Investors Are Urged To Contact The Schall Law Firm
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 23 ... Dave is the subject of a DOJ and FTC civil enforcement action announced on December 30, 2024. The government alleges that the Company and its ...