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Mexican Companies in the U.S. Feel the Impact of Trump’s Immigration Policies Mexican Companies in the U.S. Feel the Impact of Trump’s Immigration Policies
Economy June 17, 2026

Mexican Companies in the U.S. Feel the Impact of Trump’s Immigration Policies

Companies including Chedraui, Gruma, and Grupo Bimbo report weaker U.S. performance as ... more

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Los Angeles Added 9,000 Jobs. So Why Is It Still Hard to Find Good-Paying Work? Los Angeles Added 9,000 Jobs. So Why Is It Still Hard to Find Good-Paying Work?
Economy June 28, 2026

Los Angeles Added 9,000 Jobs. So Why Is It Still Hard to Find Good-Paying Work?

Healthcare, restaurants and construction continue hiring, but manufacturing, Hollywood and other higher-paying ... more

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Meat Theft in California: Rising Grocery Prices Make Beef a Target for Shoplifters Meat Theft in California: Rising Grocery Prices Make Beef a Target for Shoplifters
California July 21, 2026

Meat Theft in California: Rising Grocery Prices Make Beef a Target for Shoplifters

Higher beef prices, inflation, and organized retail theft are prompting some California ... 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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LA Metro’s World Cup Transit Boom Is Creating Jobs and Changing How Los Angeles Moves LA Metro’s World Cup Transit Boom Is Creating Jobs and Changing How Los Angeles Moves
Economy July 5, 2026

LA Metro’s World Cup Transit Boom Is Creating Jobs and Changing How Los Angeles Moves

Hundreds of transit jobs, expanded bilingual hiring and record ridership are giving ... more

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Bigger Than Japan: US Latino GDP Climbs to 4th Worldwide Bigger Than Japan: US Latino GDP Climbs to 4th Worldwide
Economy May 3, 2026

Bigger Than Japan: US Latino GDP Climbs to 4th Worldwide

New research from UCLA and California Lutheran University says Latino economic output ... more

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More U.S. Retirees Are Collecting Social Security in Mexico More U.S. Retirees Are Collecting Social Security in Mexico
Economy August 17, 2026

More U.S. Retirees Are Collecting Social Security in Mexico

The number of retired-worker Social Security beneficiaries with Mexican addresses increased 3.3% ... more

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Women Are Winning More Jobs Than Men—and Healthcare Is a Key Reason Women Are Winning More Jobs Than Men—and Healthcare Is a Key Reason
Economy June 24, 2026

Women Are Winning More Jobs Than Men—and Healthcare Is a Key Reason

New labor data show women are capturing most recent job gains, largely ... more

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30% of Consumers Are Underwater on Auto Loans at Trade-In 30% of Consumers Are Underwater on Auto Loans at Trade-In
Consumer Alert April 29, 2026

30% of Consumers Are Underwater on Auto Loans at Trade-In

A growing number of Americans are carrying thousands in negative equity into ... more

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The American Dream Hasn’t Died — It’s Being Redefined, Generation by Generation The American Dream Hasn’t Died — It’s Being Redefined, Generation by Generation
California August 9, 2026

The American Dream Hasn’t Died — It’s Being Redefined, Generation by Generation

A new UCI-OC Poll finds Orange County residents deeply divided over whether ... more

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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

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Do you belong to Gen Z? Retailers are looking for you this Holiday season Do you belong to Gen Z? Retailers are looking for you this Holiday season
Business October 11, 2023

Do you belong to Gen Z? Retailers are looking for you this Holiday season

The 2023 holiday season outlook is strong, with Gen Z consumers leading ... 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.
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

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Egg prices will increase 41% this year in the US, according to official forecasts Egg prices will increase 41% this year in the US, according to official forecasts
Economy February 27, 2025

Egg prices will increase 41% this year in the US, according to official forecasts

Not only is the price of eggs still sky-high in the United ... more

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Pacific Coast Highway Reopens Ahead of Memorial Day: A Welcome Boost for Latino Workers and Businesses Pacific Coast Highway Reopens Ahead of Memorial Day: A Welcome Boost for Latino Workers and Businesses
Economy May 22, 2025

Pacific Coast Highway Reopens Ahead of Memorial Day: A Welcome Boost for Latino Workers and Businesses

Faster commutes, restored jobs, and renewed access bring economic relief to thousands ... more

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New Tax Law: Who Gets the ‘No Tax on Tips’ Break — and Which Tips Qualify New Tax Law: Who Gets the ‘No Tax on Tips’ Break — and Which Tips Qualify
Economy September 22, 2025

New Tax Law: Who Gets the ‘No Tax on Tips’ Break — and Which Tips Qualify

The Treasury Department is moving closer to making President Donald Trump’s “no ... more

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World Cup and Olympics Put Los Angeles’ Finances — and Equity — to the Test World Cup and Olympics Put Los Angeles’ Finances — and Equity — to the Test
Economy January 20, 2026

World Cup and Olympics Put Los Angeles’ Finances — and Equity — to the Test

As the city tightens its budget, Latino workers and small businesses stand ... more

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