California is outlawing so-called junk fees, taking aim at a common business practice that frustrates many consumers and has drawn the attention of federal regulators and the Biden administration. The ...

Update: Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office confirmed June 29 that he signed SB 1524, legislation that allows restaurants to continue adding surcharges to diners’ checks — fees that the industry says are ...

Hidden fees are extra charges you cannot see until after you’ve reached the final stage of purchasing a good or service, hence the name. Getty Images/iStockphoto Starting next year, California ...