Tag: Cost of living
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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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Food Insecurity Surges in Orange County, With Latino Families and Children Hit Hardest Food Insecurity Surges in Orange County, With Latino Families and Children Hit Hardest
Food August 5, 2026

Food Insecurity Surges in Orange County, With Latino Families and Children Hit Hardest

A new Feeding America report reveals a sharp increase in food insecurity ... more

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The Happiness Paradox of Los Angeles: Why America’s Dream City Ranks Only 87th The Happiness Paradox of Los Angeles: Why America’s Dream City Ranks Only 87th
LA July 30, 2026

The Happiness Paradox of Los Angeles: Why America’s Dream City Ranks Only 87th

High housing costs, long commutes and affordability challenges are reshaping quality of ... 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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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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Foreclosures Rise in California, Reflecting a Broader Financial Strain Felt by Many Families — Including Latinos Foreclosures Rise in California, Reflecting a Broader Financial Strain Felt by Many Families — Including Latinos
California July 27, 2026

Foreclosures Rise in California, Reflecting a Broader Financial Strain Felt by Many Families — Including Latinos

New foreclosure data suggest that rising housing costs, mortgage pressures, and household ... more

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Shoplifting Survey: 3 in 10 Americans Admit Stealing as Inflation Continues to Squeeze Families Shoplifting Survey: 3 in 10 Americans Admit Stealing as Inflation Continues to Squeeze Families
Economy News July 22, 2026

Shoplifting Survey: 3 in 10 Americans Admit Stealing as Inflation Continues to Squeeze Families

A new LendingTree survey suggests financial stress is changing consumer behavior, but ... more

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California is not Becoming Empty. It is Becoming Older, More Expensive, and More Economically Specialized. California is not Becoming Empty. It is Becoming Older, More Expensive, and More Economically Specialized.
California July 20, 2026

California is not Becoming Empty. It is Becoming Older, More Expensive, and More Economically Specialized.

California remains America's largest state, but aging residents, domestic migration, housing costs, ... more

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Buying a Home Is Getting Harder for Young Adults, Especially in California Buying a Home Is Getting Harder for Young Adults, Especially in California
Housing July 17, 2026

Buying a Home Is Getting Harder for Young Adults, Especially in California

A new Pew Research Center analysis finds home prices have risen much ... more

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Friendly Fraud Is Costing Small Businesses Billions. Here’s How California Business Owners Can Protect Themselves Friendly Fraud Is Costing Small Businesses Billions. Here’s How California Business Owners Can Protect Themselves
Business Cover Story July 14, 2026

Friendly Fraud Is Costing Small Businesses Billions. Here’s How California Business Owners Can Protect Themselves

California's emergency drought rules may be over, but permanent conservation requirements are ... 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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The State of Latino Politics in 2026: More Diverse, More Frustrated and Harder for Both Parties to Win The State of Latino Politics in 2026: More Diverse, More Frustrated and Harder for Both Parties to Win
Politics July 9, 2026

The State of Latino Politics in 2026: More Diverse, More Frustrated and Harder for Both Parties to Win

New research shows Latino voters remain deeply connected to their identity and ... more

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California Cost of Living Crisis: State Ranked One of the Worst Places to Move to in 2026 California Cost of Living Crisis: State Ranked One of the Worst Places to Move to in 2026
California July 8, 2026

California Cost of Living Crisis: State Ranked One of the Worst Places to Move to in 2026

A new ConsumerAffairs report ranks California as the nation's third-worst state to ... more

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A Generation Locked Out? Why Latino Californians Are Finding the Dream of Homeownership Harder to Reach A Generation Locked Out? Why Latino Californians Are Finding the Dream of Homeownership Harder to Reach
Housing July 7, 2026

A Generation Locked Out? Why Latino Californians Are Finding the Dream of Homeownership Harder to Reach

For many Latino families, owning a home has represented stability and generational ... more

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Poverty in California: Impact on the Latino Community and Why Los Angeles Faces the Greatest Challenges Poverty in California: Impact on the Latino Community and Why Los Angeles Faces the Greatest Challenges
California July 5, 2026

Poverty in California: Impact on the Latino Community and Why Los Angeles Faces the Greatest Challenges

High housing costs, inflation and wage gaps are leaving more California families ... more

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This Is Why a 25% Social Security Benefit Cut Could Hit in 2032 This Is Why a 25% Social Security Benefit Cut Could Hit in 2032
Economy June 29, 2026

This Is Why a 25% Social Security Benefit Cut Could Hit in 2032

The latest Trustees Report says the retirement trust fund could run short ... more

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California Gas Tax Rises July 1. Here’s How Much More Drivers Will Pay and Why It Keeps Increasing California Gas Tax Rises July 1. Here’s How Much More Drivers Will Pay and Why It Keeps Increasing
Economy June 29, 2026

California Gas Tax Rises July 1. Here’s How Much More Drivers Will Pay and Why It Keeps Increasing

The state's gasoline excise tax automatically rises to 63.4 cents per gallon ... 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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