Gov. Newsom extends rental price gouging protections; A.G. vows to prosecute violators
In an executive order Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom extended price gouging protection until March 8 amid an uproar over large rent increases in the wake of the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Newsom fast-tracks temporary housing in fire-stricken areas
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Thursday issued an executive order to expedite the availability of temporary housing in areas ravaged by the ongoing fires, as well as protect residents against
Battling LA's wildfires, priorities shift for Gov. Gavin Newsom's once Trump-focused special session
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has expanded the focus of a special session he called to pass legislation safeguarding the state's progressive policies ahead of Republican President-elect Donald Trump's
Gavin Newsom Prohibits Offering To Buy People's Property
Wildfires continue raging across southern California, so far killing more than two dozen people, displacing untold numbers of residents, and causing
Gov. Newsom order protects tenants housing Los Angeles fire survivors from eviction
The order, issued on Friday, would stop landlords from evicting a tenant for violating a term of their lease that would otherwise prohibit them from sheltering others.
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California warns more than 200 hotels and landlords of price gouging complaints in wake of fires
Rob Bonta has sent more than 200 letters to landlords ... Also on Friday, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order prohibiting evictions against tenants who shelter one or more people displaced ...
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California Governor Newsom Quickens Temporary Housing Efforts for Firestorm-Affected Los Angeles Residents
Governor Newsom takes action to provide housing for California firestorm victims, including expediting construction of ADUs and fighting price gouging.
AG Rob Bonta says price gougers will be ‘held accountable’ during Los Angeles wildfire emergency
Amid the deadly Los Angeles County wildfires, some landlords have decided to raise the prices of housing due to the high demand.
Attorney General Bonta: Rental Bidding Wars During LA Wildfires Prohibited Under California's Price Gouging Statute
OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert reminding landlords in the state that rental biddin
Newsom expands special session, proposes $2.5 billion for LA fire response and recovery
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday expanded a special session for California lawmakers to respond to deadly wildfires tearing through Los Angeles County and asked the legislature to approve $2.5 billion to aid response and recovery efforts.
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Gavin Newsom Prohibits Offering To Buy People's Property
Gavin Newsom is contending with the fires as ... property in fire-affected areas," added California Attorney General Rob Bonta. "Let me be crystal clear: if you target vulnerable Californians ...
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President Donald Trump goes off the rails when asked about California wildfires
President Donald Trump went off the rails when asked about California wildfires during his first full day in office. He claims city officials are diverting "limitless" water to the ocean through a "massive valve.