Category: Economy
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Companies predict chaos in the construction industry if there are mass deportations Companies predict chaos in the construction industry if there are mass deportations
Economy October 21, 2024

Companies predict chaos in the construction industry if there are mass deportations

Both presidential candidates promise to build more homes. One promises to deport ... more

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Toy makers and stores are freezing holiday orders, predicting shortages and higher prices. Toy makers and stores are freezing holiday orders, predicting shortages and higher prices.
Economy April 30, 2025

Toy makers and stores are freezing holiday orders, predicting shortages and higher prices.

President Trump’s China tariffs are threatening Christmas. Toy makers, children’s shops and specialty ... more

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SNAP doesn’t cover even a low-cost meal in 99% of counties SNAP doesn’t cover even a low-cost meal in 99% of counties
Economy July 23, 2025

SNAP doesn’t cover even a low-cost meal in 99% of counties

SNAP, otherwise known as food stamps, only provides around $6 a day ... more

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When Low-Income Shoppers Pull Back, the Whole Economy Feels It When Low-Income Shoppers Pull Back, the Whole Economy Feels It
Economy November 11, 2025

When Low-Income Shoppers Pull Back, the Whole Economy Feels It

Traffic from low-income consumers at quick-service restaurants declined by “nearly double digits ... more

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Drivers Feel the Pinch as Gas Prices Rise — Here’s How to Save Drivers Feel the Pinch as Gas Prices Rise — Here’s How to Save
California March 9, 2026

Drivers Feel the Pinch as Gas Prices Rise — Here’s How to Save

Prices at the pump have emerged in recent days as U.S. Involvement ... more

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What California’s 2026 Budget Means for Latino Parents, Workers, and Small Businesses What California’s 2026 Budget Means for Latino Parents, Workers, and Small Businesses
Cover Story June 27, 2026

What California’s 2026 Budget Means for Latino Parents, Workers, and Small Businesses

California is investing billions in schools, healthcare, childcare and small businesses, but ... more

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The Cost of Halloween Keeps Rising, and It Lands at the Ballot Box Just Before the Midterms The Cost of Halloween Keeps Rising, and It Lands at the Ballot Box Just Before the Midterms
California October 4, 2026

The Cost of Halloween Keeps Rising, and It Lands at the Ballot Box Just Before the Midterms

Americans are still spending on Halloween even as higher prices squeeze household ... more

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World Cup organizers abruptly decide to ban beer sales at stadiums World Cup organizers abruptly decide to ban beer sales at stadiums
Economy November 18, 2022

World Cup organizers abruptly decide to ban beer sales at stadiums

The sale of all beer with alcohol at the eight World Cup ... more

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4 Tips for becoming a professional Latina entrepreneur 4 Tips for becoming a professional Latina entrepreneur
Economy March 10, 2023

4 Tips for becoming a professional Latina entrepreneur

Entrepreneurship is a popular way for millions of people all over the ... more

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Why grocery bills feel so high… Finding cheap eats is a challenge Why grocery bills feel so high… Finding cheap eats is a challenge
Economy May 29, 2024

Why grocery bills feel so high… Finding cheap eats is a challenge

The inflation rate for "food at home," basically the stuff you buy ... more

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Did You Like Your Christmas Gift? Now, Here Come the Bills to Pay For It All Did You Like Your Christmas Gift? Now, Here Come the Bills to Pay For It All
Economy January 28, 2025

Did You Like Your Christmas Gift? Now, Here Come the Bills to Pay For It All

Holiday debt: Retail sales hit a record $994.1 billion during this past ... more

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Walmart says higher prices from tariffs coming as soon as this month Walmart says higher prices from tariffs coming as soon as this month
Economy May 16, 2025

Walmart says higher prices from tariffs coming as soon as this month

Walmart says U.S. Tariffs on imports from China and other countries will ... more

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Someone has become a Crypto Billionaire, according to a report Someone has become a Crypto Billionaire, according to a report
Economy August 11, 2025

Someone has become a Crypto Billionaire, according to a report

President Donald Trump's jaunt to Scotland, where he met the U.K. prime ... more

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How Much Will The Minimum Wage Increase in California in 2026? How Much Will The Minimum Wage Increase in California in 2026?
California December 11, 2025

How Much Will The Minimum Wage Increase in California in 2026?

The California minimum wage 2026 increase to $16.90 triggers new thresholds for ... more

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Gas Prices Are Falling, but California Drivers Will Still Pay More Gas Prices Are Falling, but California Drivers Will Still Pay More
California April 8, 2026

Gas Prices Are Falling, but California Drivers Will Still Pay More

California gas prices why so high remains a pressing question as falling ... more

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California lawyers to meet, eye big oil’s high gas prices California lawyers to meet, eye big oil’s high gas prices
Economy December 5, 2022

California lawyers to meet, eye big oil’s high gas prices

Furious about oil companies' supersized profits after a summer of record-high gas ... more

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Good news for Consumers: Cheaper Gas and Food Provide some Relief Good news for Consumers: Cheaper Gas and Food Provide some Relief
Economy May 16, 2023

Good news for Consumers: Cheaper Gas and Food Provide some Relief

U.S. consumer inflation eased in March, with less expensive gas and food ... 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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