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ECONOMY: California approved gas tax relief for residents. When will I get my money? ECONOMY: California approved gas tax relief for residents. When will I get my money?
Economy July 1, 2022

ECONOMY: California approved gas tax relief for residents. When will I get my money?

  Lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom have finalized a deal to send $9.5 ... more

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After-Christmas sales start Monday, but banks are closed After-Christmas sales start Monday, but banks are closed
Economy December 26, 2022

After-Christmas sales start Monday, but banks are closed

The day after Christmas looks a little different this year since the ... more

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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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Who wants to be a millionaire?. The Powerball increases its Prize to $1.50 Billion Who wants to be a millionaire?. The Powerball increases its Prize to $1.50 Billion
Economy November 3, 2022

Who wants to be a millionaire?. The Powerball increases its Prize to $1.50 Billion

How does it work? -The odds, according to the lottery, are somewhat less ... more

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Gender pay gap in U.S. hasn’t changed much in two decades Gender pay gap in U.S. hasn’t changed much in two decades
Economy March 2, 2023

Gender pay gap in U.S. hasn’t changed much in two decades

The gender gap in pay has remained relatively stable in the United ... 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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After a chaotic shopping weekend it’s time for Giving Tuesday After a chaotic shopping weekend it’s time for Giving Tuesday
Economy November 29, 2022

After a chaotic shopping weekend it’s time for Giving Tuesday

What is Giving Tuesday? GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that unleashes the ... 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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Trump pauses Canada, Mexico auto tariffs Trump pauses Canada, Mexico auto tariffs
Economy March 6, 2025

Trump pauses Canada, Mexico auto tariffs

President Donald Trump has decided at the urging of automakers to delay ... 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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Hello 2023! Huge Social Security increase coming next year Hello 2023! Huge Social Security increase coming next year
Economy December 27, 2022

Hello 2023! Huge Social Security increase coming next year

KEY POINTS -COLA notices are being mailed this month, but you can also ... 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