Los Angeles, Price Gouging

L.A. County fires trigger price gouging protections for renters and others. Some organizations are providing free temporary ...
Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a reminder that price gouging during disasters like this remains illegal in California.
Attorney General Tong said he'll pitch a shrinkflation bill and try again with a gouging measure that failed four times.
While businesses sometimes raise prices to offset increased costs during critical incidents, unreasonable price hikes aimed at profiting from emergencies are unlawful.
The announcement comes after some residents took to social media claiming to pay upward of $30 for one case of water at various convenience stores.
As the displaced seek shelter, agents representing luxury homes report generosity by some owners, money-grubbing by others.