Category: Economy
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Tax Refunds Are Up 11% This Season—Here’s How to Make Sure You Get the Full Amount Tax Refunds Are Up 11% This Season—Here’s How to Make Sure You Get the Full Amount
Economy March 30, 2026

Tax Refunds Are Up 11% This Season—Here’s How to Make Sure You Get the Full Amount

The average tax refund is climbing in 2026, but new tax policies ... more

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Gas Prices Rise Above $6, but LA Keeps Driving: For Many Latinos, Cars Remain a Necessity Gas Prices Rise Above $6, but LA Keeps Driving: For Many Latinos, Cars Remain a Necessity
Economy July 12, 2026

Gas Prices Rise Above $6, but LA Keeps Driving: For Many Latinos, Cars Remain a Necessity

Gasoline prices have surged past $6 per gallon in Los Angeles, but ... more

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America Is Skipping Meals as Food Prices Keep Climbing America Is Skipping Meals as Food Prices Keep Climbing
Economy October 28, 2026

America Is Skipping Meals as Food Prices Keep Climbing

Rising Grocery Costs Have Some Shoppers Skipping Meals Half of respondents in a ... 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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New California gas price law another defeat for oil industry New California gas price law another defeat for oil industry
Economy March 29, 2023

New California gas price law another defeat for oil industry

It was just a few weeks ago that California Gov. Gavin Newsom ... more

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Less saving, more spending, that is the economy of Americans Less saving, more spending, that is the economy of Americans
Economy October 19, 2023

Less saving, more spending, that is the economy of Americans

Americans continue spending the fruits of their labor: Retail sales crushed expectations ... more

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Restaurants ‘Al Fresco’ will have a break until the end of the year Restaurants ‘Al Fresco’ will have a break until the end of the year
Economy August 6, 2024

Restaurants ‘Al Fresco’ will have a break until the end of the year

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass extends popular 'Al Fresco' sidewalk cafe rules ... 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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Small Businesses Look for Options to Avoid Increasing Costs Due to Tariffs Small Businesses Look for Options to Avoid Increasing Costs Due to Tariffs
Economy May 27, 2025

Small Businesses Look for Options to Avoid Increasing Costs Due to Tariffs

Many companies across the country promising not to raise prices on customers ... more

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For a Third Month in a Row, Americans are Spending More Than They’re Making For a Third Month in a Row, Americans are Spending More Than They’re Making
Economy September 30, 2025

For a Third Month in a Row, Americans are Spending More Than They’re Making

Along with the headline August personal consumption expenditure data, new personal income ... more

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The $14.5 Trillion Economic Windfall America Gained From Immigrants The $14.5 Trillion Economic Windfall America Gained From Immigrants
Cover Story February 4, 2026

The $14.5 Trillion Economic Windfall America Gained From Immigrants

A new Cato Institute analysis shows immigrants consistently paid more in taxes ... 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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Not Just Street Vendors: LA’s $504 Million Economy Not Just Street Vendors: LA’s $504 Million Economy
Economy September 1, 2026

Not Just Street Vendors: LA’s $504 Million Economy

Los Angeles has spent years trying to bring street vendors into the ... more

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