Category: Economy
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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
Small 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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SNAP benefits increase in October due to cost-of-living adjustment SNAP benefits increase in October due to cost-of-living adjustment
Economy October 7, 2024

SNAP benefits increase in October due to cost-of-living adjustment

People who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will see ... more

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High Cost of Living a Growing Concern for L.A. County Residents, Especially Latinos High Cost of Living a Growing Concern for L.A. County Residents, Especially Latinos
Economy April 23, 2025

High Cost of Living a Growing Concern for L.A. County Residents, Especially Latinos

Deep-seated frustration with the high cost of living remains a main concern ... more

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Trump’s tariffs: The US will now find out just how much it needs Mexico Trump’s tariffs: The US will now find out just how much it needs Mexico
Economy July 15, 2025

Trump’s tariffs: The US will now find out just how much it needs Mexico

After much dithering, President Donald Trump's administration announced the date on which ... more

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Food Aid Uncertainty Leaves Students Scrambling for Support Food Aid Uncertainty Leaves Students Scrambling for Support
Economy November 9, 2025

Food Aid Uncertainty Leaves Students Scrambling for Support

Acorn squash, Spam and baby food lined the shelves on a recent ... more

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401(k) Withdrawals Hit Record High Amid Trump Economy Pressures 401(k) Withdrawals Hit Record High Amid Trump Economy Pressures
Economy March 4, 2026

401(k) Withdrawals Hit Record High Amid Trump Economy Pressures

A surge in 401(k) hardship withdrawals highlights growing financial pressure on American ... more

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Who wants to be a millionaire?. The Powerball increases its Prize to $1.50 Billion Who wants to be a millionaire?. The Powerball increases its Prize to $1.50 Billion
Economy November 3, 2022

Who wants to be a millionaire?. The Powerball increases its Prize to $1.50 Billion

How does it work? -The odds, according to the lottery, are somewhat less ... more

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Gender pay gap in U.S. hasn’t changed much in two decades Gender pay gap in U.S. hasn’t changed much in two decades
Economy March 2, 2023

Gender pay gap in U.S. hasn’t changed much in two decades

The gender gap in pay has remained relatively stable in the United ... more

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After a chaotic shopping weekend it’s time for Giving Tuesday After a chaotic shopping weekend it’s time for Giving Tuesday
Economy November 29, 2022

After a chaotic shopping weekend it’s time for Giving Tuesday

What is Giving Tuesday? GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that unleashes the ... more

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Trump pauses Canada, Mexico auto tariffs Trump pauses Canada, Mexico auto tariffs
Economy March 6, 2025

Trump pauses Canada, Mexico auto tariffs

President Donald Trump has decided at the urging of automakers to delay ... more

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Thousands Line Up for Food in Los Angeles Amid Rising Inflation and CalFresh Cuts Thousands Line Up for Food in Los Angeles Amid Rising Inflation and CalFresh Cuts
Economy May 14, 2026

Thousands Line Up for Food in Los Angeles Amid Rising Inflation and CalFresh Cuts

Massive food giveaway lines in Los Angeles are exposing growing economic strain ... more

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Hello 2023! Huge Social Security increase coming next year Hello 2023! Huge Social Security increase coming next year
Economy December 27, 2022

Hello 2023! Huge Social Security increase coming next year

KEY POINTS -COLA notices are being mailed this month, but you can also ... more

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Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Refund Billions in Illegal Tariffs Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Refund Billions in Illegal Tariffs
Economy March 5, 2026

Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Refund Billions in Illegal Tariffs

US customs officials are due to report to the Court of International ... more

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UCLA Part of a $1 Million Research Funding Aimed at Advancing Latino Economic Development UCLA Part of a $1 Million Research Funding Aimed at Advancing Latino Economic Development
Economy November 14, 2022

UCLA Part of a $1 Million Research Funding Aimed at Advancing Latino Economic Development

The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (UCLA LPPI), in collaboration with ... more

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Why mentoring Hispanic youth today is critical Why mentoring Hispanic youth today is critical
Economy March 9, 2023

Why mentoring Hispanic youth today is critical

More than half the workforce will be Hispanic in less than ten ... more

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‘If He’d Stayed on the Golf Course, We’d be in a Better Place’ ‘If He’d Stayed on the Golf Course, We’d be in a Better Place’
Economy April 2, 2026

‘If He’d Stayed on the Golf Course, We’d be in a Better Place’

Trump tariffs economic impact is reshaping investor behavior, slowing job growth, and ... more

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Ready for Christmas? Christmas trees will cost more this year Ready for Christmas? Christmas trees will cost more this year
Economy December 5, 2022

Ready for Christmas? Christmas trees will cost more this year

Natural Christmas trees are likely to cost about 10 percent more this ... more

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2023: Top tax frustrations for Americans 2023: Top tax frustrations for Americans
Economy May 16, 2023

2023: Top tax frustrations for Americans

With the annual IRS tax filing deadline approaching, majorities of Americans continue ... more

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