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Fridge failures: LG says angry owners can't sue, company points to cardboard box
NBC Bay Area’s Consumer team filed a report focused on faulty fridges, and then, viewers responded resoundingly about their own refrigerator problems. Consumer Investigator Chris Chmura has been watching a huge, coast-to-coast response and has an unusual quest to find refrigerator boxes to answer a legal question.
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Mold could be growing behind your walls after San Diego's historic storm
Learn what to look out for, how to clean it and when it’s time to call a professional.
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What to do if you're regretting buy now, pay later holiday gift purchases
NBC 7 and Telemundo 20’s Melissa Sandoval and Consumer Reports makes sense of buy now, pay later short-term loans with important advice on how to dodge costly fees and tips on what to do next time.
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Chula Vista grandmother tricked into wiring nearly $150,000 to stranger
The South Bay woman said she felt pressured and scared into giving up her banking information, reports NBC 7’s Sergio Flores.
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That old coin of yours is likely not worth a lot — but you should check anyway
News stories about valuable $2 bills, rare coins and big paydays have sent a surge of coin collectors to local pawn shops to see if they have the lucky one.
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How much are your old coins really worth?
NBC 7’s Sergio Flores has tips to finding out their real value.
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Here's how to keep your home warm while saving money this winter
Energy bills tend to go up during the winter. Shorter days mean we keep our lights turned on longer; the cold means we turn on our heaters more. And, for some of us, those factors mean a bigger gas bill.
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How San Diegans can save on energy bills this winter
NBC 7 Responds’ Melissa Sandoval finds out why energy bills often go up around this time and what you can do about it.
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There's a new FAFSA application. Here's how some of the changes might affect you
The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is out three months later than it was originally planned. The delay may have you and your family anxious to fill it out but experts say you should hold on.
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Holiday season delivery scams are after your personal information. What to know
‘Tis the season for online purchases and package deliveries — and scammers. Here’s how you can protect yourself from being scammed.
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Delivery scams are after your personal information during the holiday season
NBC 7 Responds’ Melissa Sandoval shows you how to avoid delivery scams.
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A dozen San Diego businesswomen say store owner owes them each thousands
About a dozen small businesswomen are frustrated and upset with the owners of a local shop, who they say took off with their money.
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Owners of a local shop owe thousands to small businesswomen
Sergio Flores with NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 Responds reached out to the owners and got a different story.
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What does the market look like for Latino homebuyers?
If you ever dreamed of buying a house but don’t know where to start, NBC 7 has some guiding principles to help during the complicated process.
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Family vacation in San Diego turns into a nightmare
Sergio Flores from NBC 7 Responds and Telemundo 20 hears from a couple who say they had the worst experience ever when they visited san diego county earlier this year. It has nothing to do with the county. They say it’s all about a car rental company.
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Family vacation to San Diego turns nightmare after mistake at car-rental business
A couple visiting from Wisconsin is reeling after they were surrounded in Oceanside by officers with their weapons drawn.
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SDG&E customers can comment on fixed-rate proposal at virtual meetings Monday
The California Public Utilities Commission is hosting two virtual public hearings on Monday about San Diego Gas & Electric’s plan to adopt a billing structure based on your income.
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Here's what happens to your body when you drink those delicious and tempting seasonal drinks
Consuming seasonal coffee drinks like the famous “Pumpkin Spice Latte” is an irresistible temptation for some people but it can be harmful to your health.
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San Diego health expert says you might want to rethink your next choice of high-sugary drink
Enjoying seasonal coffee drinks like pumpkin spice lattes is a tradition for some people, but health experts say you might want to think twice before drinking all those calories and sugar. Melissa Sandoval with NBC 7 Responds talked with experts and shows us how we can still enjoy these irresistible drinks without affecting our health.
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Streaming prices have increased. Here are some tips on how to save
You may have noticed the increase to the costs of streaming services, but it doesn’t have to take such a toll on your budget