Category: Economy
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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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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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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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Student loans: What does Biden proposed? What can you do to help? Next steps… Student loans: What does Biden proposed? What can you do to help? Next steps…
Economy August 29, 2022

Student loans: What does Biden proposed? What can you do to help? Next steps…

Biden announced Wednesday that his administration will forgive $10,000 in federal student ... more

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US tourists perceive the Dominican Republic as more attractive than Mexico US tourists perceive the Dominican Republic as more attractive than Mexico
Economy July 13, 2023

US tourists perceive the Dominican Republic as more attractive than Mexico

Due to the strengthening of the Mexican peso against the dollar, hotels ... more

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Report: More immigration more job growth Report: More immigration more job growth
Economy March 13, 2024

Report: More immigration more job growth

A surge in immigration last year helps explain the economy's striking resilience ... more

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Prices are up in all U.S. metro areas, but some much more than others Prices are up in all U.S. metro areas, but some much more than others
Economy October 9, 2024

Prices are up in all U.S. metro areas, but some much more than others

Inflation in the United States is down significantly from its recent highs, ... more

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Amazon Now Employs Nearly as Many Robots as People in Its Warehouses Amazon Now Employs Nearly as Many Robots as People in Its Warehouses
Business July 23, 2025

Amazon Now Employs Nearly as Many Robots as People in Its Warehouses

Amazon is now using more than one million robots in its warehouses, ... more