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On Tuesday Sonoma County District Attorney Stephan R. Passalacqua announced that his office and the district attorneys of Contra Costa, Fresno, Marin, and Santa Cruz counties reached a settlement in a civil law enforcement action filed against Target Corp., the operator of Target stores throughout California.
The complaint alleged that Target violated the law by charging customers more than the lowest posted price for items.
Under the terms of the settlement, Target agreed, without admitting wrongdoing, to pay $1,745,522 in civil penalties, costs and restitution, and to injunctive provisions to ensure future compliance.
The judgment requires Target to implement additional audit and price accuracy procedures in its California stores for a four year period to ensure compliance with pricing accuracy requirements.
“Consumers should not have to worry about being charged the correct price when items are scanned at store registers,” said Passalacqua. “We believe the settlement in this case sends a message that will help ensure that consumer expectations are met.”
The civil complaint and stipulated final judgment were filed in Contra Costa County Superior Court on Oct. 20.
The case arose from regular price scanner inspections by the Departments of Weights and Measures in the counties of Sonoma, Contra Costa, Marin, Fresno and Santa Cruz, which coordinated their investigation with departments in other counties.
These local agencies, and the State Division of Measurement Standards, are instrumental in monitoring stores to make sure that consumers are charged accurately.
Scanner inspections at the Target stores disclosed numerous occasions where the price charged at the cash register was not the lowest posted price. Target cooperated with inspectors and the district attorneys' offices during the investigation, and has since instituted new policies and procedures to improve pricing accuracy.
Passalacqua acknowledged the hard work of Weights and Measures officials throughout the state for their vigilant enforcement efforts in the case. Deputy District Attorney Matt Cheever handled the matter for this office.
Sonoma County consumers may call the Sonoma County Department of Weights and Measures at 707-565-2371 if they have a complaint or questions about pricing issues.
Consumers are reminded that the best way to ensure they are charged the correct price is to verify themselves the price at the time the items are scanned and they receive their receipt.
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The event will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the newly opened restaurant, located at 15895 Dam Road in Clearlake.
The Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m.
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The event takes place on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
With door prizes, raffles, free samples and lots of activities it is sure to be worth the short trip to our local shopping center. The day won’t be short of entertainment either, with a live jazz band hired by our new Crave Coffee Shop.
Speaking of Crave, how does a year's supply of free coffee sound? There will be a raffle on Saturday but coffee is just one of the great prizes.
Are you or your children interested in karate? Guanxi Martial Arts will be giving away karate uniforms, practice swords and sparing gloves.
If karate isn’t your style, but you still like to stay in shape, then Muscle Matrix is there for you. They will be giving away a free six-month gym membership.
Do you have pets? If so, a year's supply of Royal Canine dog or cat food might sound pretty enticing. What about eight bags of Diamond cat food and dog food? A few of the businesses are giving away door prizes and free samples as well. With so many businesses giving away so many great gifts few will go home empty-handed.
When you arrive on Saturday don’t forget to bring your appetite. Hardester's will be firing up the barbecue to provide all the hungry shoppers with free hot dogs.
If you’re still hungry after you enjoy your hot dog then stop into Brian's Pizza to get some free pizza. Don’t forget about Ting's Thai restaurant because they are raffling off a free monthly lunch for a year to a lucky raffle participant.
This Saturday two lucky women could also win their “dream” come true. Dream Salon will be giving away two “Day of Beauty” gift certificates. The certificates include a manicure, pedicure, a new haircut and hairstyle as well as a makeover!
Hidden Valley Lake residents interested in preparing their taxes are in luck. H & R Block is giving away two $50 tax preparation certificates in Saturday’s big raffle. Century 21 is sweetening the pot with gift certificates from our local Hidden Valley Lake Plaza businesses as well.
There are so many exciting give always and activities this Saturday that you couldn’t possibly miss this one-of-a-kind event practically in your backyard.
With fun for every participant of any age and even your pets, make sure you come out for this celebration. All of our local businesses can’t wait to see you there!
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HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE – There is great news for pet lovers in Hidden Valley Lake – a new pet store has opened in the Hidden Valley Lake Plaza.
Hidden Valley Pet Palace, owned by Terri Gonsalves, offers a full line of pet care supplies as well as full service grooming. For the do-it-yourself owner the Pet Palace also offers a self-service washing station.
Hidden Valley Pet Palace cares deeply for your pet’s health, offering a wide variety of highly nutritional foods.
The Pet Palace also understands the economic struggle, helping you to feed your pet the best food at a price that will make you and your pet happy. Hidden Valley Pet Palace is dedicated to providing all your pet care needs.
With a love of animals since she was young,
To everyone who knows Gonsalves – who has loved animals since she was young – it seems that it was meant to be that she would eventually own a pet store.
Hidden Valley Pet Palace wasn’t just opened for profit, it was opened because Gonsalves and her family wanted to share the happiness that animals have brought to there lives with the community that has been so kind to them.
Moving to Hidden Valley Lake in 2005 for a fresh start Gonsalves was instantly charmed by the smiling faces and the beauty of the town that she now calls home.
Growing up in a small town in Colorado her passion for animals started with her father, Bill. Their home always welcomed any animal that needed love and attention, from raccoons to a bull named Moo-Moo. Gonsalves' home is still that way today – she strongly believes that pets are part of the family, to be loved and protected just as you would your own child.
So with a heartfelt promise to love and care for your pet just like you would, Gonsalves and her family ask you to please come join the Hidden Valley Pet Palace family.
Whether your best friend has fur, feathers or scales Hidden Valley Pet Palace has opened their doors and they can’t wait to see you.
If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment for grooming call 987-1981.
Hidden Valley Pet Palace – where they will treat your pets like royalty!
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