Category: Economy
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Egg prices continue to skyrocket in California Egg prices continue to skyrocket in California
Economy January 13, 2023

Egg prices continue to skyrocket in California

The cost of eggs in California and the rest of the country ... more

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Effective January 1, 2025, the state’s minimum wage will increase to $16.50 per hour for all employers Effective January 1, 2025, the state’s minimum wage will increase to $16.50 per hour for all employers
Economy December 13, 2024

Effective January 1, 2025, the state’s minimum wage will increase to $16.50 per hour for all employers

In the last election, Californians voted against Proposition 32, which would have ... 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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Economic Uncertainty Spurs Consumer Spending Economic Uncertainty Spurs Consumer Spending
Economy February 19, 2025

Economic Uncertainty Spurs Consumer Spending

Consumer spending: One in five Americans reported making more purchases than usual ... more

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Pain at The Pump: Newsom Wants to do Something to Protect you Pain at The Pump: Newsom Wants to do Something to Protect you
Economy October 3, 2022

Pain at The Pump: Newsom Wants to do Something to Protect you

Gov. Gavin Newsom hadn't even finished dispensing with all of the bills ... more

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Do you expect a tip? Forget it, Americans are increasingly limiting it Do you expect a tip? Forget it, Americans are increasingly limiting it
Business June 6, 2024

Do you expect a tip? Forget it, Americans are increasingly limiting it

People are a little bit stingier in barber chairs and Ubers than ... more

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Do you belong to Gen Z? Retailers are looking for you this Holiday season Do you belong to Gen Z? Retailers are looking for you this Holiday season
Business October 11, 2023

Do you belong to Gen Z? Retailers are looking for you this Holiday season

The 2023 holiday season outlook is strong, with Gen Z consumers leading ... more

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Crisis in the automotive industry: Delay in loan payments increases Crisis in the automotive industry: Delay in loan payments increases
Economy March 2, 2023

Crisis in the automotive industry: Delay in loan payments increases

Consumers with low credit scores are falling behind on their auto loans ... more

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COVID’s economic fallout increased risks for poor mental health COVID’s economic fallout increased risks for poor mental health
Economy November 19, 2022

COVID’s economic fallout increased risks for poor mental health

15% of Latino adults lost their jobs and 26% had their work ... more

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Companies predict chaos in the construction industry if there are mass deportations Companies predict chaos in the construction industry if there are mass deportations
Economy October 21, 2024

Companies predict chaos in the construction industry if there are mass deportations

Both presidential candidates promise to build more homes. One promises to deport ... more

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Christmas tree demand remains high despite inflation Christmas tree demand remains high despite inflation
Economy December 19, 2022

Christmas tree demand remains high despite inflation

For all the worries about inflation and the economy, Americans aren’t scrimping ... more

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Car insurance is getting more expensive. Here are some tips to save on your policy Car insurance is getting more expensive. Here are some tips to save on your policy
Economy February 27, 2024

Car insurance is getting more expensive. Here are some tips to save on your policy

It's getting more expensive to drive on California roads and the already ... more

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Can L.A. Workers Survive? Coalition Pushes for $30 Minimum Wage by 2030 Can L.A. Workers Survive? Coalition Pushes for $30 Minimum Wage by 2030
Cover Story November 20, 2025

Can L.A. Workers Survive? Coalition Pushes for $30 Minimum Wage by 2030

A coalition of labor and progressive activists announced Tuesday that they plan ... more

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Call it the McRecession: Low- and middle-income consumers are increasingly shying away from fast-food restaurants Call it the McRecession: Low- and middle-income consumers are increasingly shying away from fast-food restaurants
Economy May 2, 2025

Call it the McRecession: Low- and middle-income consumers are increasingly shying away from fast-food restaurants

The McRecession hits fast food chains Call it the McRecession. Low- and middle-income consumers ... more

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California’s Minimum Wage is Increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles Debates $30 an Hour California’s Minimum Wage is Increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles Debates $30 an Hour
California December 24, 2025

California’s Minimum Wage is Increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles Debates $30 an Hour

California’s minimum wage is adjusted every year for inflation. Some cities have ... more

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California’s gas prices are on the rise. Here are the best ways to save California’s gas prices are on the rise. Here are the best ways to save
Economy September 19, 2023

California’s gas prices are on the rise. Here are the best ways to save

Gas prices are on the rise in California. The current average for ... more

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California shoppers last year aggressively used their plastic to keep on shopping. California shoppers last year aggressively used their plastic to keep on shopping.
Business June 28, 2024

California shoppers last year aggressively used their plastic to keep on shopping.

California shoppers credit card use up 34% in two years. Golden State credit ... more