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LA City Council boosts hourly minimum wages for tourism workers to $22.50 LA City Council boosts hourly minimum wages for tourism workers to $22.50
Economy December 12, 2024

LA City Council boosts hourly minimum wages for tourism workers to $22.50

Three days of protest were not in vain. The tourism workers of ... more

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US Congressmen Promote 5% Tax on Remittances US Congressmen Promote 5% Tax on Remittances
Economy May 14, 2025

US Congressmen Promote 5% Tax on Remittances

Republican congressmen in the United States will introduce a bill this Tuesday ... more

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American Farmers Face the Toughest Times in Decades American Farmers Face the Toughest Times in Decades
California August 4, 2025

American Farmers Face the Toughest Times in Decades

America's farmers are locked in a generational crisis, fending off an array ... more

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“Not With My Dollars: ICE Out of My Wallet” “Not With My Dollars: ICE Out of My Wallet”
Economy November 27, 2025

“Not With My Dollars: ICE Out of My Wallet”

  ICE Out of My Wallet’ calls out Amazon, Microsoft, Target, Spotify and ... more

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Why Young Renters Are Ditching Living Rooms Why Young Renters Are Ditching Living Rooms
Economy March 29, 2026

Why Young Renters Are Ditching Living Rooms

  No living room apartments are becoming a common strategy as rising housing ... more

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Latinos spend more on Black Friday than on Cyber ​​Monday, according to a report Latinos spend more on Black Friday than on Cyber ​​Monday, according to a report
Economy November 27, 2022

Latinos spend more on Black Friday than on Cyber ​​Monday, according to a report

Cyber ​​Monday — expected to be the biggest online shopping day of ... more

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Stress and poverty: the other enemies of Latinos Stress and poverty: the other enemies of Latinos
Economy March 29, 2023

Stress and poverty: the other enemies of Latinos

In 2020, the overall life expectancy in the U.S. dropped by 1.5 ... more

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LinkedIn: The premier site to find work is leaving hundreds of its workers out of work LinkedIn: The premier site to find work is leaving hundreds of its workers out of work
Economy October 16, 2023

LinkedIn: The premier site to find work is leaving hundreds of its workers out of work

LinkedIn plans to lay off more than 660 people across its engineering, ... more

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Groceries are expensive, but they don’t have to break the bank Groceries are expensive, but they don’t have to break the bank
Economy July 23, 2024

Groceries are expensive, but they don’t have to break the bank

If you’ve noticed that you’re paying more than before for the same ... more

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Why Isn’t Mexico Sending More Eggs? Why Isn’t Mexico Sending More Eggs?
Economy March 1, 2025

Why Isn’t Mexico Sending More Eggs?

Timeline of the Bird Flu Outbreak and Egg Price Increases: Early 2022: ... more

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How does the 3.5% remittance tax affect the United States? How does the 3.5% remittance tax affect the United States?
Economy May 23, 2025

How does the 3.5% remittance tax affect the United States?

The 3.5 percent tax on remittances sent from the United States, approved ... more

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Fear Grips California: Jobs Vanish Amid Immigration Crackdown Fear Grips California: Jobs Vanish Amid Immigration Crackdown
Economy September 29, 2025

Fear Grips California: Jobs Vanish Amid Immigration Crackdown

A new report from UC Merced Community and Labor Center shows California’s ... more

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A Strong Peso, a Weak Dollar—and a Border Turned Upside Down A Strong Peso, a Weak Dollar—and a Border Turned Upside Down
Economy February 2, 2026

A Strong Peso, a Weak Dollar—and a Border Turned Upside Down

As the Mexican peso hits a two-year high, shoppers, resellers, and businesses ... more

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Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing
Economy May 11, 2026

Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing

Los Angeles remains one of America’s most expensive cities, but Latino households ... more

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ECONOMY: California approved gas tax relief for residents. When will I get my money? ECONOMY: California approved gas tax relief for residents. When will I get my money?
Economy July 1, 2022

ECONOMY: California approved gas tax relief for residents. When will I get my money?

  Lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom have finalized a deal to send $9.5 ... more

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After-Christmas sales start Monday, but banks are closed After-Christmas sales start Monday, but banks are closed
Economy December 26, 2022

After-Christmas sales start Monday, but banks are closed

The day after Christmas looks a little different this year since the ... more

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Gas Prices Soar in Southern California: Vacationers Brace for Expensive Summer Road Trips Gas Prices Soar in Southern California: Vacationers Brace for Expensive Summer Road Trips
Economy June 23, 2023

Gas Prices Soar in Southern California: Vacationers Brace for Expensive Summer Road Trips

Gas prices at the pump in Southern California are expected to remain ... more

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IRS Launches Free Tax Filing Program Direct File in 12 States IRS Launches Free Tax Filing Program Direct File in 12 States
Business March 12, 2024

IRS Launches Free Tax Filing Program Direct File in 12 States

After weeks of testing, an electronic system for Tax filing directly to ... more

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