Consumer Watchdog President Jamie Court says Governor Newsom's recent signing of SB 1322, which will require the state's oil refineries to report monthly on the cost of the crude oil they buy and their profits made per gallon, could be a significant step in addressing the soaring price of gas in California. 

Carmen Balber with Consumer Watchdog explains how a state regulation aimed to help Californians access affordable wildfire insurance is being used as a potential loophole for insurance companies to refuse to insure residents living in high-risk areas.

Liza Tucker with Consumer Watchdog warns about the special interest pork money that will go to Big Wine corporations that is tucked into the current recycling bill waiting for Governor Newsom's signature. 

"That's the huge loophole in this rule that could really swallow its promises," said Carmen Balber, the executive director of the non-profit Consumer Watchdog. Balber says while the regulation sounds good on paper, it doesn't tell the whole story. "There are two parts of the insurance transaction. First, insurance companies decide if they're going to sell you coverage. And second, they decide what price they're going to charge you," Balber said.

New regulations are about to be released to potentially cut down on the number of California homeowners who lose their fire coverage because their insurance company refuses to insure them.

Testimony To California Assembly Select Committee On Gas Pricing And Supply Committee August 11, 2022

Harvey Rosenfield explains how California's FAIR plan is not providing adequate coverage for fire claims.