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A woman is sad after getting charged a huge junk fee. – Photo credit: via Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels and Brain Ng/Flickr

Democracy, Politics

California bans ‘junk’ fees on tickets, hotels, cruises, restaurant bills with new law

Tod Perry

5/22/2024
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026