Category: Economy
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World Cup and Olympics Put Los Angeles’ Finances — and Equity — to the Test World Cup and Olympics Put Los Angeles’ Finances — and Equity — to the Test
Economy January 20, 2026

World Cup and Olympics Put Los Angeles’ Finances — and Equity — to the Test

As the city tightens its budget, Latino workers and small businesses stand ... 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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Overnight Spike: Los Angeles Gas Prices Hit $4.72 Overnight Spike: Los Angeles Gas Prices Hit .72
Economy March 3, 2026

Overnight Spike: Los Angeles Gas Prices Hit $4.72

Los Angeles gas prices $4.724 mark the highest level since November, raising ... more

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Los Angeles Struggles Economically — Yet Public Employees Enjoy Sky-High Salaries Los Angeles Struggles Economically — Yet Public Employees Enjoy Sky-High Salaries
Economy February 25, 2026

Los Angeles Struggles Economically — Yet Public Employees Enjoy Sky-High Salaries

The Los Angeles budget deficit 2026 raises urgent questions for Latino families ... more

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LinkedIn: The premier site to find work is leaving hundreds of its workers out of work LinkedIn: The premier site to find work is leaving hundreds of its workers out of work
Economy October 16, 2023

LinkedIn: The premier site to find work is leaving hundreds of its workers out of work

LinkedIn plans to lay off more than 660 people across its engineering, ... 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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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

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Latinos suffer more from the escalation in food prices Latinos suffer more from the escalation in food prices
Economy March 24, 2023

Latinos suffer more from the escalation in food prices

Latinos and Black American adults are at a much higher risk of ... more

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Latinos spend more on Black Friday than on Cyber ​​Monday, according to a report Latinos spend more on Black Friday than on Cyber ​​Monday, according to a report
Economy November 27, 2022

Latinos spend more on Black Friday than on Cyber ​​Monday, according to a report

Cyber ​​Monday — expected to be the biggest online shopping day of ... more

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Latinos Contribution to the U.S. Economy: A GDP Ranking Surpassing Nations Latinos Contribution to the U.S. Economy: A GDP Ranking Surpassing Nations
Business September 14, 2023

Latinos Contribution to the U.S. Economy: A GDP Ranking Surpassing Nations

Latinos in the United States helped propel the national economy forward with ... more

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Latino, others, struggle to pay their family’s expenses Latino, others, struggle to pay their family’s expenses
Economy December 8, 2022

Latino, others, struggle to pay their family’s expenses

Lower-income parents are much more likely to say there have been times ... more

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Latino Congressmen in the US Oppose a 5% Tax on Remittances Latino Congressmen in the US Oppose a 5% Tax on Remittances
Economy May 19, 2025

Latino Congressmen in the US Oppose a 5% Tax on Remittances

A group of Hispanic legislators in the United States Congress joined the ... more

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Latino Californians face serious health challenges in 2023 Latino Californians face serious health challenges in 2023
Economy October 5, 2023

Latino Californians face serious health challenges in 2023

High rates of food insecurity, hate incidents and difficulties accessing health care ... more

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Latinas: Take into account these tips to improve your business Latinas: Take into account these tips to improve your business
Business March 1, 2023

Latinas: Take into account these tips to improve your business

Latinos in general, and Latinas in particular, have become a very important ... more

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Last minute trips are back this Thanksgiving Last minute trips are back this Thanksgiving
Economy November 24, 2022

Last minute trips are back this Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving travel rush was back on this year, as people caught ... more

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Labor Shortage Hits Construction Hard; Demand for Latino Workers Surges Labor Shortage Hits Construction Hard; Demand for Latino Workers Surges
Economy July 29, 2025

Labor Shortage Hits Construction Hard; Demand for Latino Workers Surges

Under a broiling Alabama sky a frustrated Robby Robertson, a construction site ... more

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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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LA Faces Major Budget Deficit – What It Means for Residents & City Services LA Faces Major Budget Deficit – What It Means for Residents & City Services
Economy March 11, 2025

LA Faces Major Budget Deficit – What It Means for Residents & City Services

Los Angeles is facing a significant budget crisis, raising concerns about the ... more

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LA City Council boosts hourly minimum wages for tourism workers to $22.50 LA City Council boosts hourly minimum wages for tourism workers to $22.50
Economy December 12, 2024

LA City Council boosts hourly minimum wages for tourism workers to $22.50

Three days of protest were not in vain. The tourism workers of ... more