Category: Economy
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LA Faces Major Budget Deficit – What It Means for Residents & City Services LA Faces Major Budget Deficit – What It Means for Residents & City Services
Economy March 11, 2025

LA Faces Major Budget Deficit – What It Means for Residents & City Services

Los Angeles is facing a significant budget crisis, raising concerns about the ... more

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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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L.A. Has a Quarter of Its Office Space Empty. Housing Vacancy Is Near Zero. L.A. Has a Quarter of Its Office Space Empty. Housing Vacancy Is Near Zero.
Business September 14, 2026

L.A. Has a Quarter of Its Office Space Empty. Housing Vacancy Is Near Zero.

Los Angeles has a striking real-estate contradiction: large amounts of office space ... more

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L.A. Expands Financing Program for Small Businesses. Here’s The Problem it’s Meant to Solve L.A. Expands Financing Program for Small Businesses. Here’s The Problem it’s Meant to Solve
Economy October 7, 2026

L.A. Expands Financing Program for Small Businesses. Here’s The Problem it’s Meant to Solve

Los Angeles is expanding a financing program designed to help small businesses ... more

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Jack Daniel’s tells its brand is harmed by dog toy Bad Spaniels Jack Daniel’s tells its brand is harmed by dog toy Bad Spaniels
Economy March 22, 2023

Jack Daniel’s tells its brand is harmed by dog toy Bad Spaniels

At the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday, one side will be talking about ... more

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Is the American Dream Dying? Most U.S. Latinos Think So Is the American Dream Dying? Most U.S. Latinos Think So
Economy August 27, 2025

Is the American Dream Dying? Most U.S. Latinos Think So

For a long time, the American Dream has been a fundamental pillar ... more

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IRS will use AI to crack down on wealthy potential tax violators IRS will use AI to crack down on wealthy potential tax violators
Economy September 9, 2023

IRS will use AI to crack down on wealthy potential tax violators

The latest artificial intelligence area of use: tax collection among the nation's ... more

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IRS Tax Season 2025: Key Updates for Los Angeles Latinos IRS Tax Season 2025: Key Updates for Los Angeles Latinos
Economy February 17, 2025

IRS Tax Season 2025: Key Updates for Los Angeles Latinos

The IRS tax season 2025 is underway, with the Internal Revenue Service ... more

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IRS Might Get Rid of Non-English Language Tax Services IRS Might Get Rid of Non-English Language Tax Services
Economy August 25, 2025

IRS Might Get Rid of Non-English Language Tax Services

The Internal Revenue Service, as part of President Donald Trump’s executive order ... 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
Economy 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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Inflation Is Still Squeezing California Families. Why a Household Budget Matters More Than Ever in 2026 Inflation Is Still Squeezing California Families. Why a Household Budget Matters More Than Ever in 2026
Cover Story May 28, 2026

Inflation Is Still Squeezing California Families. Why a Household Budget Matters More Than Ever in 2026

New inflation data shows costs are still climbing across essentials like housing, ... more

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Inflation Is Rising Beyond Gasoline, Driving Up the Cost of Everyday Life Inflation Is Rising Beyond Gasoline, Driving Up the Cost of Everyday Life
Economy October 15, 2026

Inflation Is Rising Beyond Gasoline, Driving Up the Cost of Everyday Life

Gasoline accounted for more than half of the monthly price increase, but ... more

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Inflation hits old people hardest with few options on the horizon Inflation hits old people hardest with few options on the horizon
Economy December 16, 2022

Inflation hits old people hardest with few options on the horizon

Inflationary pressures may be starting to ease, but higher prices throughout much ... more

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Inflation Crisis? Trump’s MAHA Solution Is a Tragic $3 Meal Inflation Crisis? Trump’s MAHA Solution Is a Tragic $3 Meal
Economy January 15, 2026

Inflation Crisis? Trump’s MAHA Solution Is a Tragic $3 Meal

Brooke Rollins’ claim that Americans can eat nutritiously for $3 a meal ... more

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Immigrants Pay More in Taxes Than the Wealthiest US Households Immigrants Pay More in Taxes Than the Wealthiest US Households
Economy May 20, 2025

Immigrants Pay More in Taxes Than the Wealthiest US Households

In 40 of the 50 states that make up the United States, ... more

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ICE Raids and Deportation Fears Could Cost the U.S. $479 Billion in Lost Tax Revenue ICE Raids and Deportation Fears Could Cost the U.S. $479 Billion in Lost Tax Revenue
Economy May 18, 2026

ICE Raids and Deportation Fears Could Cost the U.S. $479 Billion in Lost Tax Revenue

Tax experts say fear of deportation and IRS data-sharing concerns are discouraging ... more

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How Street Vendors Power L.A.’s Economy and The Fight to Protect them in 2025 How Street Vendors Power L.A.’s Economy and The Fight to Protect them in 2025
Economy May 26, 2025

How Street Vendors Power L.A.’s Economy and The Fight to Protect them in 2025

  Los Angeles boosts street vendors protections through city grants and new state ... more

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How Much Will The Minimum Wage Increase in California in 2026? How Much Will The Minimum Wage Increase in California in 2026?
California December 11, 2025

How Much Will The Minimum Wage Increase in California in 2026?

The California minimum wage 2026 increase to $16.90 triggers new thresholds for ... more

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How Much Is “A Lot” Anymore? Why $80,000 Can Be Considered Low Income in California How Much Is “A Lot” Anymore? Why $80,000 Can Be Considered Low Income in California
California September 10, 2026

How Much Is “A Lot” Anymore? Why $80,000 Can Be Considered Low Income in California

An $80,000 salary can sound comfortable. But California’s housing system measures income ... more

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