Chris Chmura
chris.chmura@nbcuni.com
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Robocalls Keep Coming Despite Efforts to Crack Down. Here's How to Protect Yourself
Reports show robocalls actually dipped last year. But they’ve begun bouncing back. Our consumer team asked: why?
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Wind Energy in California: What's Next?
Is wind power dying out in California?
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Six-Month Fight Over Car's $2K Prepaid Service Plan
A South Bay woman is looking for answers over activating her car’s prepaid service plan.
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Their Power Was Out, PG&E Billed Them Anyway. Here's Why
Was your electric bill ticking up even though your power was out? That’s happened to some Bay Area families. So, they called NBC Bay Area Responds and Telemundo 48 Responde for help.
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Airliners' Close Calls Put Cockpit Voice Recorders Under Microscope
Airliners have nearly collided several times recently. Consumer Investigator Chris Chmura looks into the issue and what action could be taken.
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Why Were California's Natural Gas Prices Almost 6 Times Other Parts of US?
Many Bay Area residents may have noticed their natural gas prices soared without warning.
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Government Doesn't Always Pay for Pothole Damage. Here's Why.
Rims ruined, tires tattered, and shocks shot. It’s not fun driving these days on our damaged roads as potholes are seemingly everywhere. Consumer Investigator Chris Chmura picked up one man’s battle to get paid back. Plus, some advice if you tread down that path.
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How to Protect Yourself From Air Travel Issues This Holiday Season
After airlines saw repeated delays and cancellations over the summer, will things improve during holiday travel this year? Our consumer team lays out tips to protect yourself during holiday travel.
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Free Document Shredding On Saturday
If you have old records piled up or stashed around the house, this weekend is a good time to safely clear them out. Saturday is 2022 Shred Day and the Better Business Bureau is the host.
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San Francisco Aims to Collect Bill From 1993; Man Fights City Hall
NBC Bay Area Responds to a man who’s fighting San Francisco over a very old bill. Consumer Investigator Chris Chmura took his complaint to city hall.