Category: Economy
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LA Sales Tax Rises Again on April 1 —Here’s What You Need to Know LA Sales Tax Rises Again on April 1 —Here’s What You Need to Know
Economy March 6, 2025

LA Sales Tax Rises Again on April 1 —Here’s What You Need to Know

Measure A, also known as the "Homelessness Services and Affordable Housing Ordinance," ... more

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Waiting for an unemployment check? The EDD is dealing with fraud. What to do? Waiting for an unemployment check? The EDD is dealing with fraud. What to do?
Economy September 1, 2022

Waiting for an unemployment check? The EDD is dealing with fraud. What to do?

If you get laid off, there’s a system that’s supposed to help ... more

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Egg prices continue to skyrocket in California Egg prices continue to skyrocket in California
Economy January 13, 2023

Egg prices continue to skyrocket in California

The cost of eggs in California and the rest of the country ... more

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US Dollar’s Purchasing Power Dropping Across the Border in Mexico US Dollar’s Purchasing Power Dropping Across the Border in Mexico
Economy July 17, 2023

US Dollar’s Purchasing Power Dropping Across the Border in Mexico

There are different opinions regarding the dollar's downward devaluation trend: On one ... more

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Average rent in LA County declined 3.9% but… “It’s still crazy” Average rent in LA County declined 3.9% but… “It’s still crazy”
Economy March 14, 2024

Average rent in LA County declined 3.9% but… “It’s still crazy”

The average rent in LA County has droped and increased in Orange ... more

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Companies predict chaos in the construction industry if there are mass deportations Companies predict chaos in the construction industry if there are mass deportations
Economy October 21, 2024

Companies predict chaos in the construction industry if there are mass deportations

Both presidential candidates promise to build more homes. One promises to deport ... more

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U.S. Greenlights E15 Ethanol Fuel for Summer: What It Means for Drivers and Prices U.S. Greenlights E15 Ethanol Fuel for Summer: What It Means for Drivers and Prices
Economy April 30, 2025

U.S. Greenlights E15 Ethanol Fuel for Summer: What It Means for Drivers and Prices

Nationwide waiver expands ethanol gasoline sales—except in California, where legislation is still ... more

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World Cup organizers abruptly decide to ban beer sales at stadiums World Cup organizers abruptly decide to ban beer sales at stadiums
Economy November 18, 2022

World Cup organizers abruptly decide to ban beer sales at stadiums

The sale of all beer with alcohol at the eight World Cup ... more

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4 Tips for becoming a professional Latina entrepreneur 4 Tips for becoming a professional Latina entrepreneur
Economy March 10, 2023

4 Tips for becoming a professional Latina entrepreneur

Entrepreneurship is a popular way for millions of people all over the ... more

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Why grocery bills feel so high… Finding cheap eats is a challenge Why grocery bills feel so high… Finding cheap eats is a challenge
Economy May 29, 2024

Why grocery bills feel so high… Finding cheap eats is a challenge

The inflation rate for "food at home," basically the stuff you buy ... more

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Did You Like Your Christmas Gift? Now, Here Come the Bills to Pay For It All Did You Like Your Christmas Gift? Now, Here Come the Bills to Pay For It All
Economy January 28, 2025

Did You Like Your Christmas Gift? Now, Here Come the Bills to Pay For It All

Holiday debt: Retail sales hit a record $994.1 billion during this past ... 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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Good news for Consumers: Cheaper Gas and Food Provide some Relief Good news for Consumers: Cheaper Gas and Food Provide some Relief
Economy May 16, 2023

Good news for Consumers: Cheaper Gas and Food Provide some Relief

U.S. consumer inflation eased in March, with less expensive gas and food ... more

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Los Angeles ranked 2nd most expensive place to live in the US Los Angeles ranked 2nd most expensive place to live in the US
Economy October 27, 2023

Los Angeles ranked 2nd most expensive place to live in the US

Los Angeles ranked 2nd most expensive place to live in the US, ... more

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Bourbon Is Banned, California Wine Canceled, as Canada Pulls U.S. Alcohol Bourbon Is Banned, California Wine Canceled, as Canada Pulls U.S. Alcohol
Economy March 7, 2025

Bourbon Is Banned, California Wine Canceled, as Canada Pulls U.S. Alcohol

Giovanni Cassano, a restaurant owner in the Canadian province of Ontario, was ... more

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Wellness: Darkest days over for fitness studios and gyms Wellness: Darkest days over for fitness studios and gyms
Economy January 18, 2023

Wellness: Darkest days over for fitness studios and gyms

With New Year's resolution season in full swing, the fitness studio and ... more

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Layoffs at Bud Light caused by an Influencer and the Dominance of Modelo Especial Layoffs at Bud Light caused by an Influencer and the Dominance of Modelo Especial
Economy July 28, 2023

Layoffs at Bud Light caused by an Influencer and the Dominance of Modelo Especial

Anheuser-Busch, the parent company of Bud Light, announced Thursday that it would ... more