Time to look into earthquake insurance?
We all know California is earthquake country and “unsettling” might be the word to describe recent major and devastating quakes in Japan, New Zealand and Haiti. Being prepared for--and surviving--a major quake should be first priority but what about the financial aftershocks?
Grocery items shrink but prices don't follow trend
Here's my suggested title for a new movie: The Incredible Shrinking Groceries! Find out why your grocery cart is easier to push these days and why you are getting less for your money.
A Public Records Act How-To
As citizens of this country, this county, and this city, we were given a right in 1968 to inspect public records by the California Public Records Act.
You Can Stop the Next Water Rate Increase!
Okay San Diego water customers! The time has come! Have you had it with the never ending water rate increases? Do you want your voice to make a difference? Well then pay close attention to every piece of mail you receive in early December. The City has decided to deliver an early holiday “gift.”
Are You a New San Diego Resident? Have You NOT Gone Through a Winter Monitoring Period?
If so, read on to see what your sewer bill will look like and what the Water Project is doing to change that!
North American Sweepstakes Scam
The North American Sweepstakes scam is a form of the Nigerian money scam. Somehow these off-shore thieves are printing checks with the names of legitimate companies that have nothing to do with the scam. If you are cold-called or emailed about winning large sums of money where you're asked to send money, hang up and/or delete the email. They target seniors and low-income persons. Don't be a victim for this fraudulent scheme.
"Free Miracle Air Coolers" - Neither Free Nor Cool
With summer fast approaching, ads promising "free miracle air coolers" that "blast ice cooled air to keep you cool for just pennies a day" have been popping up in magazines and newspapers. If this sounds too good to be true to you, you're not alone. Learn just how expensive these "free" air coolers really are, and why UCAN strongly recommends avoiding them.
Sears ServiceSmart Agreement and Varying Repair Costs
A UCAN member recently brought some problems he was having with Sears while trying to get his refrigerator repairs to our attention. If you have been having trouble with Sears in California also let us know.
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