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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

1 min read
Reynaldo Mena
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America Is Going Cashless. But in Latino Neighborhoods, Cash Isn’t Disappearing. America Is Going Cashless. But in Latino Neighborhoods, Cash Isn’t Disappearing.
Economy August 26, 2026

America Is Going Cashless. But in Latino Neighborhoods, Cash Isn’t Disappearing.

A growing number of Americans are leaving their wallets at home. For ... more

4 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
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Caroline Menjivar:“SB1103 is deeply personal to me because I saw firsthand how my family struggled with rent increases.” Caroline Menjivar:“SB1103 is deeply personal to me because I saw firsthand how my family struggled with rent increases.”
Economy August 13, 2024

Caroline Menjivar:“SB1103 is deeply personal to me because I saw firsthand how my family struggled with rent increases.”

"I saw my father go from being a busboy to owning his ... more

4 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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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

2 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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Can’t Afford Steak? Republican Congressman Says the Real Problem Is That Americans Don’t Work Hard Enough Can’t Afford Steak? Republican Congressman Says the Real Problem Is That Americans Don’t Work Hard Enough
Economy July 2, 2026

Can’t Afford Steak? Republican Congressman Says the Real Problem Is That Americans Don’t Work Hard Enough

This year, as in the months before, rising food prices continue to ... more

3 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
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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
Economy 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

2 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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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

2 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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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

3 mins read
CalMatters
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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

2 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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California Summer Jobs Are Harder to Find in 2026 — Here’s Where LA Teens and Students Still Have a Chance California Summer Jobs Are Harder to Find in 2026 — Here’s Where LA Teens and Students Still Have a Chance
Economy May 19, 2026

California Summer Jobs Are Harder to Find in 2026 — Here’s Where LA Teens and Students Still Have a Chance

With teen unemployment near 21% in California, young workers across Los Angeles ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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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.
Small 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

1 min read
Parriva Newsroom
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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

4 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
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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

3 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
1,209
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

5 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
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Nearly 200,000 People Cross Into California Daily. Here’s How the Border Fuels the State’s Economy Nearly 200,000 People Cross Into California Daily. Here’s How the Border Fuels the State’s Economy
California September 15, 2026

Nearly 200,000 People Cross Into California Daily. Here’s How the Border Fuels the State’s Economy

For Southern California, the border with Mexico is more than a line ... more

6 mins read
Andrea Perez
2,694
California lost 222 big employers in 4 years, 3rd-most in the US California lost 222 big employers in 4 years, 3rd-most in the US
Small Business June 21, 2024

California lost 222 big employers in 4 years, 3rd-most in the US

The number of big California employers – defined by yours truly as ... more

4 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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California lawyers to meet, eye big oil’s high gas prices California lawyers to meet, eye big oil’s high gas prices
Economy December 5, 2022

California lawyers to meet, eye big oil’s high gas prices

Furious about oil companies' supersized profits after a summer of record-high gas ... more

2 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
210
California Faces $161.9 Million Hit as International Student Enrollment Falls California Faces $161.9 Million Hit as International Student Enrollment Falls
Economy August 16, 2026

California Faces $161.9 Million Hit as International Student Enrollment Falls

California stands to lose more economic activity from the decline in new ... more

9 mins read
Marco Poliveros
304
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

4 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
270
LA–Orange County Housing Heats Up: 14% Sold in 7 Days, Most Above Asking LA–Orange County Housing Heats Up: 14% Sold in 7 Days, Most Above Asking
Economy April 29, 2026

LA–Orange County Housing Heats Up: 14% Sold in 7 Days, Most Above Asking

New data shows California homes are more likely to sell quickly when ... more

3 mins read
Marco Poliveros

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Latino Incomes Are Rising. Why Do Housing, Gas and Health Care Still Take Such a Large Bite?
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