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Latino Incomes Are Rising. Why Do Housing, Gas and Health Care Still Take Such a Large Bite? Latino Incomes Are Rising. Why Do Housing, Gas and Health Care Still Take Such a Large Bite?
California September 17, 2026

Latino Incomes Are Rising. Why Do Housing, Gas and Health Care Still Take Such a Large Bite?

California Latino households are earning more, but housing, transportation and health-care costs ... more

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Restaurant Closures Don’t Respect Race, Gender, or Economic Status Restaurant Closures Don’t Respect Race, Gender, or Economic Status
Business September 16, 2026

Restaurant Closures Don’t Respect Race, Gender, or Economic Status

The 2026 closures span neighborhood institutions, family-owned restaurants and established operators. Their ... more

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L.A. Has a Quarter of Its Office Space Empty. Housing Vacancy Is Near Zero. L.A. Has a Quarter of Its Office Space Empty. Housing Vacancy Is Near Zero.
Business September 14, 2026

L.A. Has a Quarter of Its Office Space Empty. Housing Vacancy Is Near Zero.

Los Angeles has a striking real-estate contradiction: large amounts of office space ... more

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They work. They Drive. They Deliver. So Why do so Many Still Need California’s Safety Net? They work. They Drive. They Deliver. So Why do so Many Still Need California’s Safety Net?
California September 10, 2026

They work. They Drive. They Deliver. So Why do so Many Still Need California’s Safety Net?

A new GAO report finds millions of adults receiving SNAP or Medicaid ... more

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How Much Is “A Lot” Anymore? Why $80,000 Can Be Considered Low Income in California How Much Is “A Lot” Anymore? Why $80,000 Can Be Considered Low Income in California
California September 10, 2026

How Much Is “A Lot” Anymore? Why $80,000 Can Be Considered Low Income in California

An $80,000 salary can sound comfortable. But California’s housing system measures income ... more

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Not Just Street Vendors: LA’s $504 Million Economy Not Just Street Vendors: LA’s $504 Million Economy
Economy September 1, 2026

Not Just Street Vendors: LA’s $504 Million Economy

Los Angeles has spent years trying to bring street vendors into the ... more

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America Is Going Cashless. But in Latino Neighborhoods, Cash Isn’t Disappearing. America Is Going Cashless. But in Latino Neighborhoods, Cash Isn’t Disappearing.
Economy August 26, 2026

America Is Going Cashless. But in Latino Neighborhoods, Cash Isn’t Disappearing.

A growing number of Americans are leaving their wallets at home. For ... more

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More U.S. Retirees Are Collecting Social Security in Mexico More U.S. Retirees Are Collecting Social Security in Mexico
Economy August 17, 2026

More U.S. Retirees Are Collecting Social Security in Mexico

The number of retired-worker Social Security beneficiaries with Mexican addresses increased 3.3% ... more

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California Faces $161.9 Million Hit as International Student Enrollment Falls California Faces $161.9 Million Hit as International Student Enrollment Falls
Economy August 16, 2026

California Faces $161.9 Million Hit as International Student Enrollment Falls

California stands to lose more economic activity from the decline in new ... more

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The American Dream Hasn’t Died — It’s Being Redefined, Generation by Generation The American Dream Hasn’t Died — It’s Being Redefined, Generation by Generation
California August 9, 2026

The American Dream Hasn’t Died — It’s Being Redefined, Generation by Generation

A new UCI-OC Poll finds Orange County residents deeply divided over whether ... more

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California Economy Is Growing. Why Are Families Still Struggling? California Economy Is Growing. Why Are Families Still Struggling?
Economy July 29, 2026

California Economy Is Growing. Why Are Families Still Struggling?

California's economy continues to expand, but many families say higher wages haven't ... more

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Meat Theft in California: Rising Grocery Prices Make Beef a Target for Shoplifters Meat Theft in California: Rising Grocery Prices Make Beef a Target for Shoplifters
California July 21, 2026

Meat Theft in California: Rising Grocery Prices Make Beef a Target for Shoplifters

Higher beef prices, inflation, and organized retail theft are prompting some California ... more

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California’s Water Rules Have Changed Permanently. Here’s Why Your Water Bill Keeps Rising California’s Water Rules Have Changed Permanently. Here’s Why Your Water Bill Keeps Rising
Consumer Alert July 14, 2026

California’s Water Rules Have Changed Permanently. Here’s Why Your Water Bill Keeps Rising

California's emergency drought rules may be over, but permanent conservation requirements are ... more

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Gas Prices Rise Above $6, but LA Keeps Driving: For Many Latinos, Cars Remain a Necessity Gas Prices Rise Above $6, but LA Keeps Driving: For Many Latinos, Cars Remain a Necessity
Economy July 12, 2026

Gas Prices Rise Above $6, but LA Keeps Driving: For Many Latinos, Cars Remain a Necessity

Gasoline prices have surged past $6 per gallon in Los Angeles, but ... more

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