Tag: California economy
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Senate GOP Kill Measure to End Iran War: What it Means to Your Pocket Book Senate GOP Kill Measure to End Iran War: What it Means to Your Pocket Book
Business Cover Story July 23, 2026

Senate GOP Kill Measure to End Iran War: What it Means to Your Pocket Book

The Senate's vote to reject a measure limiting U.S. military involvement in ... more

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Trump’s Iran War Is Making Memorial Day Travel More Expensive Trump’s Iran War Is Making Memorial Day Travel More Expensive
Economy May 20, 2026

Trump’s Iran War Is Making Memorial Day Travel More Expensive

Rising oil prices linked to the conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the ... more

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How California Families Are Saving Money on Memorial Day Cookouts Without Giving Up Carne Asada Vibes How California Families Are Saving Money on Memorial Day Cookouts Without Giving Up Carne Asada Vibes
Culture May 20, 2026

How California Families Are Saving Money on Memorial Day Cookouts Without Giving Up Carne Asada Vibes

Record beef prices are forcing many families to rethink Memorial Day grilling ... more

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How Mastercard Is Fueling Latino Small Business Growth in California How Mastercard Is Fueling Latino Small Business Growth in California
Business Cover Story April 6, 2026

How Mastercard Is Fueling Latino Small Business Growth in California

Mastercard Latino small business support is expanding access to capital, digital tools, ... more

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Did the World Cup Boost Los Angeles? It Depends on Who You Ask. Did the World Cup Boost Los Angeles? It Depends on Who You Ask.
LA Economy July 17, 2026

Did the World Cup Boost Los Angeles? It Depends on Who You Ask.

Despite record-breaking attendance and a late hotel boom, many neighborhood businesses across ... more

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“I’m Not Going to LA” Travel Drop Sparks World Cup Fears “I’m Not Going to LA” Travel Drop Sparks World Cup Fears
Los Angeles April 26, 2026

“I’m Not Going to LA” Travel Drop Sparks World Cup Fears

Los Angeles tourism decline 2026 reflects a drop in international visitors linked ... more

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They Say Small Businesses Hold Up the Economy. Is That Still True When the Economy Itself Is in Crisis? They Say Small Businesses Hold Up the Economy. Is That Still True When the Economy Itself Is in Crisis?
Context August 10, 2026

They Say Small Businesses Hold Up the Economy. Is That Still True When the Economy Itself Is in Crisis?

Small businesses are supposed to anchor local economies. New UCLA research shows ... more

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Luxury Home Cleaning in Los Angeles: Why Demand Remains Strong in a Changing Market Luxury Home Cleaning in Los Angeles: Why Demand Remains Strong in a Changing Market
Small Business July 28, 2026

Luxury Home Cleaning in Los Angeles: Why Demand Remains Strong in a Changing Market

As immigration uncertainty affects parts of the service economy, some Latino workers ... more

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No Relief at the Checkout: LA Latino Families Face the Ongoing Grocery Price Squeeze No Relief at the Checkout: LA Latino Families Face the Ongoing Grocery Price Squeeze
Food July 29, 2026

No Relief at the Checkout: LA Latino Families Face the Ongoing Grocery Price Squeeze

Food inflation has slowed, but grocery prices remain about 33% higher than ... more

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When Eating Hurts: LA Groceries Take a Bigger Bite From Lower Incomes When Eating Hurts: LA Groceries Take a Bigger Bite From Lower Incomes
California October 7, 2026

When Eating Hurts: LA Groceries Take a Bigger Bite From Lower Incomes

Groceries don't have to be the most expensive in the country to ... more

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Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing
Economy May 11, 2026

Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing

Los Angeles remains one of America’s most expensive cities, but Latino households ... more

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Los Angeles Added 9,000 Jobs. So Why Is It Still Hard to Find Good-Paying Work? Los Angeles Added 9,000 Jobs. So Why Is It Still Hard to Find Good-Paying Work?
Economy June 28, 2026

Los Angeles Added 9,000 Jobs. So Why Is It Still Hard to Find Good-Paying Work?

Healthcare, restaurants and construction continue hiring, but manufacturing, Hollywood and other higher-paying ... more

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In Los Angeles, Young Latinos Are Falling Through Every Crack in the System In Los Angeles, Young Latinos Are Falling Through Every Crack in the System
Immigration May 11, 2026

In Los Angeles, Young Latinos Are Falling Through Every Crack in the System

A growing number of Latino young adults in Los Angeles are neither ... more

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Latino Workers Keep America Moving, But New Jobs Data Shows Growing Pressure on Families Latino Workers Keep America Moving, But New Jobs Data Shows Growing Pressure on Families
Cover Story July 6, 2026

Latino Workers Keep America Moving, But New Jobs Data Shows Growing Pressure on Families

Latino workers remain one of the strongest forces in the U.S. economy, ... more

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California Latinos Put in More Work but See Less Pay, UCLA Study Shows California Latinos Put in More Work but See Less Pay, UCLA Study Shows
Labor April 5, 2026

California Latinos Put in More Work but See Less Pay, UCLA Study Shows

Latino wage gap California reveals a growing disconnect between workforce dominance and ... more

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Latino Unemployment Holds at 5% as Federal Cuts and Tech Layoffs Reshape U.S. Job Market Latino Unemployment Holds at 5% as Federal Cuts and Tech Layoffs Reshape U.S. Job Market
Labor May 27, 2026

Latino Unemployment Holds at 5% as Federal Cuts and Tech Layoffs Reshape U.S. Job Market

The latest federal labor report reveals slowing job growth, layoffs in key ... more

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Record 401(k) Withdrawals Are Hitting Latino Workers Hard. Here’s How to Protect Your Retirement Record 401(k) Withdrawals Are Hitting Latino Workers Hard. Here’s How to Protect Your Retirement
Finances June 23, 2026

Record 401(k) Withdrawals Are Hitting Latino Workers Hard. Here’s How to Protect Your Retirement

New retirement data shows Hispanic workers are making gains in workplace savings, ... more

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