Category: Economy
497
Senate Blocks California EV Mandate: Relief for Latino Workers Who Rely on Gas-Powered Vehicles Senate Blocks California EV Mandate: Relief for Latino Workers Who Rely on Gas-Powered Vehicles
Economy May 22, 2025

Senate Blocks California EV Mandate: Relief for Latino Workers Who Rely on Gas-Powered Vehicles

As Congress halts electric truck rules, many Latino families in low-wage industries ... more

304
Seasonal Hiring Decelerates, Signaling Tougher Market for Job Seekers Seasonal Hiring Decelerates, Signaling Tougher Market for Job Seekers
Economy November 21, 2025

Seasonal Hiring Decelerates, Signaling Tougher Market for Job Seekers

Employers are signaling a more cautious approach to holiday hiring this year. ... more

471
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

393
Sanders, 80+ Dems Tell Starbucks: Stop Union Busting Sanders, 80+ Dems Tell Starbucks: Stop Union Busting
Economy November 12, 2025

Sanders, 80+ Dems Tell Starbucks: Stop Union Busting

As Starbucks workers prepare to strike amid stalled contract talks with management, ... more

573
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

551
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

484
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

1,006
Report: 9 facts about Americans and marijuana Report: 9 facts about Americans and marijuana
Economy April 11, 2024

Report: 9 facts about Americans and marijuana

The use and possession of marijuana is illegal under U.S. federal law, ... more

795
Remittance Tax Will Hit U.S. Consumption: Migrants Will Work More but Spend Less Remittance Tax Will Hit U.S. Consumption: Migrants Will Work More but Spend Less
Economy May 27, 2025

Remittance Tax Will Hit U.S. Consumption: Migrants Will Work More but Spend Less

The nearly 4 million undocumented Mexicans living in the United States, who ... more

274
Regret Rises: Food Pantry Shortages Turn Trump Voters Against Their Pick Regret Rises: Food Pantry Shortages Turn Trump Voters Against Their Pick
Cover Story December 1, 2025

Regret Rises: Food Pantry Shortages Turn Trump Voters Against Their Pick

  SNAP cuts impact food pantries nationwide as Trump-era policies slash aid, forcing ... more

662
Record-Breaking Powerball Jackpot Hits $1.2 Billion! 38 Draws Without a Winner – Can You Beat the Odds Record-Breaking Powerball Jackpot Hits $1.2 Billion! 38 Draws Without a Winner – Can You Beat the Odds
Economy November 1, 2022

Record-Breaking Powerball Jackpot Hits $1.2 Billion! 38 Draws Without a Winner – Can You Beat the Odds

No tickets matched Monday's Powerball winning numbers, pushing the figure to 1.2 ... more

599
Ready for Christmas? Christmas trees will cost more this year Ready for Christmas? Christmas trees will cost more this year
Economy December 5, 2022

Ready for Christmas? Christmas trees will cost more this year

Natural Christmas trees are likely to cost about 10 percent more this ... more

616
Professional forecasters raise expectations for U.S. economy in 2024 Professional forecasters raise expectations for U.S. economy in 2024
Business February 26, 2024

Professional forecasters raise expectations for U.S. economy in 2024

This year looks to be a much better one for the U.S. ... more

533
Prices in the supermarket will not drop very soon Prices in the supermarket will not drop very soon
Economy February 23, 2023

Prices in the supermarket will not drop very soon

Grocery prices ticked up nationally in January after an apparent inflation respited ... more

506
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

518
President Trump reported income of more than $630 million last year President Trump reported income of more than $630 million last year
Economy June 27, 2025

President Trump reported income of more than $630 million last year

President Trump reported income of more than $630 million last year, including ... more

554
Pandemic e-commerce boom here to stay Pandemic e-commerce boom here to stay
Business December 13, 2022

Pandemic e-commerce boom here to stay

The e-commerce boom, driven largely by internet shopping that can take place ... more

573
Pain at The Pump: Newsom Wants to do Something to Protect you Pain at The Pump: Newsom Wants to do Something to Protect you
Economy October 3, 2022

Pain at The Pump: Newsom Wants to do Something to Protect you

Gov. Gavin Newsom hadn't even finished dispensing with all of the bills ... more

651
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

795
Ozempic users are impacting the amount of food bought in supermarkets Ozempic users are impacting the amount of food bought in supermarkets
Business October 6, 2023

Ozempic users are impacting the amount of food bought in supermarkets

As Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs become more popular, Americans might ... more