Category: Economy
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California Economy Is Growing. Why Are Families Still Struggling? California Economy Is Growing. Why Are Families Still Struggling?
Economy July 29, 2026

California Economy Is Growing. Why Are Families Still Struggling?

California's economy continues to expand, but many families say higher wages haven't ... more

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Meat Theft in California: Rising Grocery Prices Make Beef a Target for Shoplifters Meat Theft in California: Rising Grocery Prices Make Beef a Target for Shoplifters
California July 21, 2026

Meat Theft in California: Rising Grocery Prices Make Beef a Target for Shoplifters

Higher beef prices, inflation, and organized retail theft are prompting some California ... more

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California’s Water Rules Have Changed Permanently. Here’s Why Your Water Bill Keeps Rising California’s Water Rules Have Changed Permanently. Here’s Why Your Water Bill Keeps Rising
Consumer Alert July 14, 2026

California’s Water Rules Have Changed Permanently. Here’s Why Your Water Bill Keeps Rising

California's emergency drought rules may be over, but permanent conservation requirements are ... more

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Gas Prices Rise Above $6, but LA Keeps Driving: For Many Latinos, Cars Remain a Necessity Gas Prices Rise Above $6, but LA Keeps Driving: For Many Latinos, Cars Remain a Necessity
Economy July 12, 2026

Gas Prices Rise Above $6, but LA Keeps Driving: For Many Latinos, Cars Remain a Necessity

Gasoline prices have surged past $6 per gallon in Los Angeles, but ... more

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Latino Workers Keep America Moving, But New Jobs Data Shows Growing Pressure on Families Latino Workers Keep America Moving, But New Jobs Data Shows Growing Pressure on Families
Cover Story July 6, 2026

Latino Workers Keep America Moving, But New Jobs Data Shows Growing Pressure on Families

Latino workers remain one of the strongest forces in the U.S. economy, ... more

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Poverty in California: Impact on the Latino Community and Why Los Angeles Faces the Greatest Challenges Poverty in California: Impact on the Latino Community and Why Los Angeles Faces the Greatest Challenges
California July 5, 2026

Poverty in California: Impact on the Latino Community and Why Los Angeles Faces the Greatest Challenges

High housing costs, inflation and wage gaps are leaving more California families ... more

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LA Metro’s World Cup Transit Boom Is Creating Jobs and Changing How Los Angeles Moves LA Metro’s World Cup Transit Boom Is Creating Jobs and Changing How Los Angeles Moves
Economy July 5, 2026

LA Metro’s World Cup Transit Boom Is Creating Jobs and Changing How Los Angeles Moves

Hundreds of transit jobs, expanded bilingual hiring and record ridership are giving ... more

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This Is Why a 25% Social Security Benefit Cut Could Hit in 2032 This Is Why a 25% Social Security Benefit Cut Could Hit in 2032
Economy June 29, 2026

This Is Why a 25% Social Security Benefit Cut Could Hit in 2032

The latest Trustees Report says the retirement trust fund could run short ... more

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California Gas Tax Rises July 1. Here’s How Much More Drivers Will Pay and Why It Keeps Increasing California Gas Tax Rises July 1. Here’s How Much More Drivers Will Pay and Why It Keeps Increasing
Economy June 29, 2026

California Gas Tax Rises July 1. Here’s How Much More Drivers Will Pay and Why It Keeps Increasing

The state's gasoline excise tax automatically rises to 63.4 cents per gallon ... more

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Los Angeles Added 9,000 Jobs. So Why Is It Still Hard to Find Good-Paying Work? Los Angeles Added 9,000 Jobs. So Why Is It Still Hard to Find Good-Paying Work?
Economy June 28, 2026

Los Angeles Added 9,000 Jobs. So Why Is It Still Hard to Find Good-Paying Work?

Healthcare, restaurants and construction continue hiring, but manufacturing, Hollywood and other higher-paying ... more

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What California’s 2026 Budget Means for Latino Parents, Workers, and Small Businesses What California’s 2026 Budget Means for Latino Parents, Workers, and Small Businesses
Cover Story June 27, 2026

What California’s 2026 Budget Means for Latino Parents, Workers, and Small Businesses

California is investing billions in schools, healthcare, childcare and small businesses, but ... more

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Women Are Winning More Jobs Than Men—and Healthcare Is a Key Reason Women Are Winning More Jobs Than Men—and Healthcare Is a Key Reason
Economy June 24, 2026

Women Are Winning More Jobs Than Men—and Healthcare Is a Key Reason

New labor data show women are capturing most recent job gains, largely ... more

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For the First Time, Most U.S. Families Have Two Breadwinners as Latina Moms Boost Household Incomes For the First Time, Most U.S. Families Have Two Breadwinners as Latina Moms Boost Household Incomes
Culture June 17, 2026

For the First Time, Most U.S. Families Have Two Breadwinners as Latina Moms Boost Household Incomes

A new Pew Research Center analysis finds that most two-parent households now ... more

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Mexican Companies in the U.S. Feel the Impact of Trump’s Immigration Policies Mexican Companies in the U.S. Feel the Impact of Trump’s Immigration Policies
Economy June 17, 2026

Mexican Companies in the U.S. Feel the Impact of Trump’s Immigration Policies

Companies including Chedraui, Gruma, and Grupo Bimbo report weaker U.S. performance as ... more

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LAUSD Takes Slow Path to California’s New Financial Literacy Mandate LAUSD Takes Slow Path to California’s New Financial Literacy Mandate
Economy June 15, 2026

LAUSD Takes Slow Path to California’s New Financial Literacy Mandate

A new California graduation requirement will make personal finance education mandatory for ... more

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$200 at the Pump? Drivers Are Buying Used EVs $200 at the Pump? Drivers Are Buying Used EVs
Climate Change June 10, 2026

$200 at the Pump? Drivers Are Buying Used EVs

There is a growing number of Americans finding refuge from soaring fuel ... more

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