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Category: Overcharged

Paul Briley, 29, of San Francisco, spoke about the high cost of bridge tolls on the Bay Area Bridges on Oct. 09, 2021. Briley crosses the Bay and the Vallejo Bridges several times a week to check on his grandmothers who require his care. Photo by Maria Avila for CalMatters
Posted inOvercharged

Reform draconian late fees and fines for Bay Area bridge tolls

by Guest Commentary October 12, 2021October 11, 2021

In the spirit of fairness, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission should implement these solutions for more equitable policies.

jaywalking
Posted inOvercharged

California’s jaywalking laws need to be walked back

by Guest Commentary June 23, 2021June 23, 2021
Blossom Sergejev, left, and her mother, Amika Mota, are photographed at their home in Concord on April 26, 2021. Sergejev says she and Mota were only able to speak for a few minutes a month during the six years Mota was incarcerated. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters
Posted inOvercharged

High-priced jail phone calls: $15 to talk to your daughter

by Guest Commentary April 27, 2021April 27, 2021
fines and fees
Posted inOvercharged

Why child support fails California’s kids in poverty

by Guest Commentary March 15, 2021March 15, 2021
fines and fees
Posted inOvercharged

Changing unfair fines and fees that can derail the lives of people who can’t afford to pay

by Guest Commentary March 1, 2021March 3, 2021
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