Category: Economy
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Fear Grips California: Jobs Vanish Amid Immigration Crackdown Fear Grips California: Jobs Vanish Amid Immigration Crackdown
Economy September 29, 2025

Fear Grips California: Jobs Vanish Amid Immigration Crackdown

A new report from UC Merced Community and Labor Center shows California’s ... more

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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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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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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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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