Category: Economy
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$200 at the Pump? Drivers Are Buying Used EVs $200 at the Pump? Drivers Are Buying Used EVs
Climate Change June 10, 2026

$200 at the Pump? Drivers Are Buying Used EVs

There is a growing number of Americans finding refuge from soaring fuel ... 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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Inflation Is Rising Beyond Gasoline, Driving Up the Cost of Everyday Life Inflation Is Rising Beyond Gasoline, Driving Up the Cost of Everyday Life
Economy October 15, 2026

Inflation Is Rising Beyond Gasoline, Driving Up the Cost of Everyday Life

Gasoline accounted for more than half of the monthly price increase, but ... 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 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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Latino Workers Keep America Moving, But New Jobs Data Shows Growing Pressure on Families Latino Workers Keep America Moving, But New Jobs Data Shows Growing Pressure on Families
Cover Story July 6, 2026

Latino Workers Keep America Moving, But New Jobs Data Shows Growing Pressure on Families

Latino workers remain one of the strongest forces in the U.S. economy, ... more

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Sixty Six Percent of Hispanic Adults Say they Lack a Three Month Emergency Fund Sixty Six Percent of Hispanic Adults Say they Lack a Three Month Emergency Fund
California October 15, 2026

Sixty Six Percent of Hispanic Adults Say they Lack a Three Month Emergency Fund

New research finds widespread pressure from medical care, housing and transportation costs, ... more

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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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Latino Workers Are Earning More, but Debt Is Eating Into Their Gains Latino Workers Are Earning More, but Debt Is Eating Into Their Gains
Consumer September 29, 2026

Latino Workers Are Earning More, but Debt Is Eating Into Their Gains

For many Hispanic households, rising income is being squeezed by growing debt ... 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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The Cost of Halloween Keeps Rising, and It Lands at the Ballot Box Just Before the Midterms The Cost of Halloween Keeps Rising, and It Lands at the Ballot Box Just Before the Midterms
California October 4, 2026

The Cost of Halloween Keeps Rising, and It Lands at the Ballot Box Just Before the Midterms

Americans are still spending on Halloween even as higher prices squeeze household ... 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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