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Mr La Cañada Sentenced for Price Gouging | California News
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A real estate agent known as “Mr. La Cañada” is getting his comeuppance after allegedly price gouging victims of last year’s fires—sentenced to probation, community service, ethics training, and a $20K donation to disaster relief. Though his lawyer insists he was only convicted of false advertising, not price gouging, the case exposes how rampant exploitation is in disaster zones where rent hikes over 10% are illegal. The agent, who once claimed he should be praised, now must apologize to the couple he misled—and his case sparks a broader debate on accountability, ethics, and whether the law can truly protect vulnerable communities rebuilding from tragedy.
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