Rob Bonta, California

AG Bonta warns more than 200 hotels and landlords of price gouging complaints in wake of fires
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta has sent more than 200 letters to landlords and hotels warning them that they’ve been accused of wildfire-related price gouging, his office announced Friday.
‘We are not bluffing’: California AG Bonta says charges are coming for looters, price gougers
In the plainest of terms, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said on Thursday that the hammer will come down on those who attempt to take advantage of the victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
California officials open multiple price gouging investigations in wake of LA County wildfires
California law enforcement officials announced Thursday they have opened multiple predatory pricing investigations into fraud, assorted price-gouging scams and unsolicited low-ball offers on property during the current state of emergency in Los Angeles County.
California’s top prosecutor says he’s building cases against price-gouging landlords
Attorney General Rob Bonta confirmed his office is building cases against those suspected of raising rents by more than 10% after the L.A. fires.
California AG Rob Bonta investigates wildfire price gouging. He also has a warning for Trump
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Thursday announced his office has opened investigations into reports of price-gouging in the Southern California areas ravaged by devastating wildfires. “We have boots on the ground conducting investigations as we speak,
ExxonMobil sued California Attorney General Rob Bonta for defamation. What did he say?
The oil giant ExxonMobil this week sued California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alleging that the state’s chief lawyer has been motivated by “foreign influence, personal ambition, and a murky source of financing rife with conflicting business interests.”
California AG says wildfire price gougers will be prosecuted
California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned against price gouging amid the state’s wildfires in a Los Angeles press conference on Thursday (January 16), declaring the state’s Department of Justice had opened multiple investigations.
Attorney General Rob Bonta says price gougers will be ‘held accountable’ during LA wildfire emergency
California Attorney General Rob Bonta held a press conference on Thursday, Jan. 16, warning price gougers that they will be held accountable for increased prices trying to take advantage of LA
New California task force to investigate price gouging
State Attorney General Rob Bonta spoke out about his department's efforts to combat scammers after these fires.
California AG talks price gouging, looting with KTLA
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined KTLA on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 to discuss price gouging, looting and what the state is doing to help protect Los Angeles fire victims.
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 ...
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Wildfire Scams: Who They're Targeting and How to Spot Them
Officials in California are warning the public about scams targeting wildfire relief donors with bogus charities.
Exclusive: AG Bonta puts health care, other industries on notice on use of AI
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday issued a warning to businesses using artificial intelligence – and ...
Trump made many ‘Day One’ promises. Will he make good on them?
President-elect Donald Trump could start taking action Monday on his many "Day One" campaign promises, but California ...
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California Attorney General Bonta reaffirms support for immigrants at Salinas meeting
Attorney General Rob Bonta reasserted support for immigrants at a Salinas roundtable as the state prepares for “Trump 2.0.” ...
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Costa, Valadao React to Possible Conditions on Wildfire Relief
Two Central Valley congressmembers react to Speaker Mike Johnson's idea of attaching conditions to federal wildfire aid.
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Who are the Duongs, family charged in Sheng Thao's indictment?
The Duong Family owns Cal Waste Solutions, Oakland's recycling company, which also provides junk pick-up in San Jose, and an integrated waste management facility in their native Vietnam.
Opinion: California’s Lawsuit Against ExxonMobil Undermines Progress in Plastics Recycling
California, which prides itself on being a global leader in environmental innovation, should be championing advancements in ...