Category: Economy
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Gas Prices Soar in Southern California: Vacationers Brace for Expensive Summer Road Trips Gas Prices Soar in Southern California: Vacationers Brace for Expensive Summer Road Trips
Economy June 23, 2023

Gas Prices Soar in Southern California: Vacationers Brace for Expensive Summer Road Trips

Gas prices at the pump in Southern California are expected to remain ... more

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IRS Launches Free Tax Filing Program Direct File in 12 States IRS Launches Free Tax Filing Program Direct File in 12 States
Business March 12, 2024

IRS Launches Free Tax Filing Program Direct File in 12 States

After weeks of testing, an electronic system for Tax filing directly to ... more

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SNAP benefits increase in October due to cost-of-living adjustment SNAP benefits increase in October due to cost-of-living adjustment
Economy October 7, 2024

SNAP benefits increase in October due to cost-of-living adjustment

People who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will see ... more

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High Cost of Living a Growing Concern for L.A. County Residents, Especially Latinos High Cost of Living a Growing Concern for L.A. County Residents, Especially Latinos
Economy April 23, 2025

High Cost of Living a Growing Concern for L.A. County Residents, Especially Latinos

Deep-seated frustration with the high cost of living remains a main concern ... more

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Trump’s tariffs: The US will now find out just how much it needs Mexico Trump’s tariffs: The US will now find out just how much it needs Mexico
Economy July 15, 2025

Trump’s tariffs: The US will now find out just how much it needs Mexico

After much dithering, President Donald Trump's administration announced the date on which ... more

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Food Aid Uncertainty Leaves Students Scrambling for Support Food Aid Uncertainty Leaves Students Scrambling for Support
Economy November 9, 2025

Food Aid Uncertainty Leaves Students Scrambling for Support

Acorn squash, Spam and baby food lined the shelves on a recent ... more

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401(k) Withdrawals Hit Record High Amid Trump Economy Pressures 401(k) Withdrawals Hit Record High Amid Trump Economy Pressures
Economy March 4, 2026

401(k) Withdrawals Hit Record High Amid Trump Economy Pressures

A surge in 401(k) hardship withdrawals highlights growing financial pressure on American ... more

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Rising Gas Prices Continue to Challenge Efforts to Tame High Inflation Rising Gas Prices Continue to Challenge Efforts to Tame High Inflation
Economy September 13, 2023

Rising Gas Prices Continue to Challenge Efforts to Tame High Inflation

The latest inflation report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics will land ... more

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Save your lunchtime money, spend it on the weekend Save your lunchtime money, spend it on the weekend
Economy May 20, 2024

Save your lunchtime money, spend it on the weekend

The rise of hybrid work has kept many bars' and restaurants' lunchtime ... more

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Americans end 2024 feeling pessimistic about the U.S. Americans end 2024 feeling pessimistic about the U.S.
Economy December 27, 2024

Americans end 2024 feeling pessimistic about the U.S.

Just 19% of Americans believe the country is heading in the right ... more

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Americans want more factory jobs but don’t want to work them Americans want more factory jobs but don’t want to work them
Economy May 14, 2025

Americans want more factory jobs but don’t want to work them

President Donald Trump has advanced his tariff policies primarily to revive manufacturing ... more

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‘It’s Just Too Much’: Grocery Prices Driving Consumer Anxiety ‘It’s Just Too Much’: Grocery Prices Driving Consumer Anxiety
Economy August 5, 2025

‘It’s Just Too Much’: Grocery Prices Driving Consumer Anxiety

Polls have shown that U.S. President Donald Trump owes his 2024 election ... more

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When should you stop eating Thanksgiving leftovers? When should you stop eating Thanksgiving leftovers?
Economy November 28, 2025

When should you stop eating Thanksgiving leftovers?

Family and friends are back at home and work following the holiday ... more

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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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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
Business 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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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