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Local woman claims app didn't help get iPhone back
Union City woman came to 7 On Your Side claiming the "Find My iPhone" app didn't work for her.
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Consumer Reports tests streaming set-top boxes
Consumer Reports has partnered exclusively with 7 On Your Side to test nearly a dozen set-top boxes.
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Mobile apps to help keep Android devices safe
Consumer Reports has partnered exclusively with 7 On Your Side for a report on some new security apps for Android devices.
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Can a fan really keep mosquitoes at bay?
Can a slight breeze really protect you from mosquitoes and West Nile Virus? That's what 7 On Your Side put it to the test.
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Mistake at gravesite upsets East Bay family
A family turned to 7 On Your Side after a name mistake was discovered on the tombstone of their loved one.
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49ers fans face new NFL bag policy at Candlestick
This year new strict security measures have been put into place at all 33 NFL stadiums. 7 On Your Side looks at what is allowed.
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Website takes indecision out of booking vacation travel
Getgoing.com can take the indecision out of choosing a vacation destination.
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Consumer Reports reveals best pre-paid debit cards
Consumer Reports has partnered with 7 On Your Side to show you how to get the most out of your pre-paid debit cards.
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Experts say SF approaching housing bubble
The home-buying frenzy activity in San Francisco has some real estate experts concerned the market could be overheated.
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7 On Your Side tests snow cone, slushy machines
In the 7 On Your Side test kitchen, we tested a lot of those gadgets so you can make your own slushy or snow cone at home.
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Marin County woman seeks help getting ADT rebate
Marketing experts say customers often give up on getting a rebate, but one viewer came to 7 On Your Side instead.
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Impala earns top ratings from Consumer Reports
The redesigned Chevrolet Impala has earned top ratings from Consumer Reports.
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New company pitches idea for luggage shipping
A company called LugLess has a new service for getting your luggage to your travel destination with greater ease.
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Thousands of cars don't pay Golden Gate Bridge toll
7 On Your Side found a flaw in the new all-electronic toll system on the Golden Gate Bridge that was letting some cars go for free.
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Where to find the best back to school bargains
Consumer Reports has partnered with 7 On Your Side to reveal the stores where you can get the best back to school deals.
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Megabus revs its engines in San Francisco Bay Area
A discount bus service that's become popular on the East Coast has now made it to the Bay Area.
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'Dog Vacay' helps people make extra money
Some people can make extra money by taking care of dogs in their spare time through a new business called Dog Vacay.
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Travelers turning to minivan campers for vacations
A common European vacation choice that wasn't even available here until recently is just now taking off.
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7 On Your Side helps couple with Carfax error
An East Bay couple got stung by a Carfax error after the report gave them stunning news about a car they'd been driving for years.
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Consumer Reports tests hand and stick vacuums
Consumer Reports has partnered exclusively with 7 On Your Side for a report on the best hand and stick vacuums.
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Oakland man hit with hefty fine for false alarm
A man in Oakland turned to 7 On Your Side when he received a hefty fine after his home security system had a false alarm once.
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Man reunited with dog after United Airlines snafu
A military man was reunited with his dog after a United Airlines paperwork snafu caused his pet to end up on a different plane.
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Where to find the best deals on glasses
Consumer Reports has partnered exclusively with 7 On Your Side to reveal the best deals on glasses.
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Consumers' Checkbook rates local garden centers
The most recent edition of Bay Area Consumers' Checkbook has rated garden centers and there are some real surprises.
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Test scores thrown out amid security concerns
The college test scores of hundreds of students from Mills High School in Millbrae are being thrown out due to security concerns.
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Packaging changes for laundry detergent pods
Consumer Reports has partnered with 7 On Your Side to find out what safety measures pod detergent companies are taking.
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What higher 30-year fixed mortgages mean for you
Thirty-year fixed mortgage rates have increased rapidly, so 7 On Your Side takes a look at what that means for you.
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Consumer Reports puts tissues to the test
Consumer Reports has partnered with 7 On Your Side to test more than a dozen tissues.
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Coworkers learn to bond through Emeryville cooking class
For a positive team building exercise some companies are putting their employees through a cooking class in Emeryville.
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Study: Keystone XL Pipeline would raise price of gas
A new study from a leading consumer rights group says the Keystone XL Pipeline would dramatically increase the price of gas.
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Why it pays for shoppers to haggle on prices
Consumer Reports has partnered exclusively with 7 On Your Side to show you where you can save some big bucks.
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7 On Your Side checks in on Golden Gate electronic tolling
It's been three months since the Golden Gate Bridge replaced human toll takers with all-electronic tolling.
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Woman unhappy with mattress protector
An East Bay woman had trouble with a product that promises to protect a mattress against bed-wetters.
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Gas mileage of hybrid vehicles put to the test
Hybrid cars tout their great gas mileage, but how many miles to the gallon are they really getting?
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App offers cheap overseas calls
7 On Your Side checked out an app that offers a cheap way to call overseas.
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Printer ink efficiency tested by Consumer Reports
Many don't realize it, but printer ink is one of the most expensive liquids you can buy.
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Consumer groups raise questions about crash
7 On Your Side looks deeper into the issue of airline safety after Asiana Flight 214 crashed at SFO.
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Are flight passengers entitled to hotel, meals?
7 On Your Side looks into if and when airline passengers are entitled to compensation, hotel rooms or meals.
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Asiana 214 crash raises passengers rights questions
The crash at SFO leads to questions about what an airline is required to do for passengers after such an incident.
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Man gets United credit card, but no free bag benefit
A Belmont man got an airline credit card in hopes of saving money on checked bags. So when it didn't work, he called 7 On Your Side.
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BMW wouldn't reimburse woman for recalled part
BMW issued a recall on a bad car part, but a Fremont woman struggled to get the company to reimburse her for that part.
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Website offers tips on how to plan for death
A widow created a website to help people prepare for unforeseen circumstances, after her husband was killed in a cycling accident.
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Consumer Reports: What's up with bison burgers?
Nothing says Fourth of July holiday like a burger, but if you're looking for something beyond beef or even turkey, consider bison burgers.
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7 On Your Side investigates pet hospital closure
One of the oldest veterinary hospitals in Oakland has suddenly shut its doors leaving thousands of pets in the lurch.
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7 On Your Side: How to merge love, money
Summer is a popular time for weddings, so 7 On Your Side takes a look at how to merge lives and finances.
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Top craft beers rated by Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports has partnered exclusively with 7 On Your Side for a report on great craft beers.
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Good drivers could get low cost insurance
Some low income Californians with good driving records could get a big break on their auto insurance this year.
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What to do when your air conditioner breaks
With hot temperatures in the Bay Area, 7 On Your Side takes a look at what to do when your air conditioner breaks on a hot day.
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7 On Your Side helps restore woman's airline miles
A woman's credit card and thousands of air miles were canceled because the bill went to the wrong location.
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Tips to get better gas mileage out of your vehicle
A fuel efficient car can save you big bucks at the gas pump, but several factors can impact the actual mileage you get.
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