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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.
Economy 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

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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

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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

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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

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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
Economy 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

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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

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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

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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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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

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California Gas Tax Relief Fight Intensifies as Latino Voters Feel the Pinch California Gas Tax Relief Fight Intensifies as Latino Voters Feel the Pinch
Economy March 21, 2026

California Gas Tax Relief Fight Intensifies as Latino Voters Feel the Pinch

California gas tax relief 2026 debate intensifies after SB 1035 fails, as ... more

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California Gas Tax Rises July 1. Here’s How Much More Drivers Will Pay and Why It Keeps Increasing California Gas Tax Rises July 1. Here’s How Much More Drivers Will Pay and Why It Keeps Increasing
Economy June 29, 2026

California Gas Tax Rises July 1. Here’s How Much More Drivers Will Pay and Why It Keeps Increasing

The state's gasoline excise tax automatically rises to 63.4 cents per gallon ... more

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Gas Prices Are Falling, but California Drivers Will Still Pay More Gas Prices Are Falling, but California Drivers Will Still Pay More
California April 8, 2026

Gas Prices Are Falling, but California Drivers Will Still Pay More

California gas prices why so high remains a pressing question as falling ... more

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Rising Gas Prices: Should You Finally Switch to an Electric Car? Rising Gas Prices: Should You Finally Switch to an Electric Car?
Economy March 10, 2026

Rising Gas Prices: Should You Finally Switch to an Electric Car?

With gasoline topping $5 per gallon in parts of California, many drivers ... more

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California Faces Sky-High Gas Prices: Quick Relief Options Exist—Let’s Get It Done California Faces Sky-High Gas Prices: Quick Relief Options Exist—Let’s Get It Done
California March 18, 2026

California Faces Sky-High Gas Prices: Quick Relief Options Exist—Let’s Get It Done

Record-high California gas prices are straining household budgets. Lawmakers are pushing immediate ... more

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California Food Banks Struggle to Keep Up as Food Prices Stay High California Food Banks Struggle to Keep Up as Food Prices Stay High
Economy September 29, 2026

California Food Banks Struggle to Keep Up as Food Prices Stay High

A bigger grocery bill can force a family to make choices that ... more

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California estimates a deficit of 25,000 million dollars next year California estimates a deficit of 25,000 million dollars next year
Economy November 18, 2022

California estimates a deficit of 25,000 million dollars next year

Fueled by high inflation and the threat of a recession, the state ... more

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