Tag: Cost of living
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Labor Day in California: When Working Hard Still Isn’t Enough Labor Day in California: When Working Hard Still Isn’t Enough
Immigration September 5, 2026

Labor Day in California: When Working Hard Still Isn’t Enough

For families facing high living costs, worker poverty and immigration uncertainty, Labor ... more

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Older Americans Need Jobs — and See Opportunity Older Americans Need Jobs — and See Opportunity
Latinos May 11, 2026

Older Americans Need Jobs — and See Opportunity

A new Gallup poll shows young Americans now view the job market ... 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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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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How Hispanic Voters, Men, and Young Americans View Donald Trump Today How Hispanic Voters, Men, and Young Americans View Donald Trump Today
Latinos April 23, 2026

How Hispanic Voters, Men, and Young Americans View Donald Trump Today

A new AP-NORC poll shows Trump approval drops among Hispanic voters, with ... 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
Los Angeles 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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30% of Consumers Are Underwater on Auto Loans at Trade-In 30% of Consumers Are Underwater on Auto Loans at Trade-In
Consumer Alert April 29, 2026

30% of Consumers Are Underwater on Auto Loans at Trade-In

A growing number of Americans are carrying thousands in negative equity into ... 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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Judge Strikes Down SNAP Junk Food Restrictions Judge Strikes Down SNAP Junk Food Restrictions
Food June 23, 2026

Judge Strikes Down SNAP Junk Food Restrictions

A federal judge ruled that the USDA exceeded its authority by allowing ... 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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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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64% of Latinos Say the Nation’s Best Days Are Past, in Line With Other Americans 64% of Latinos Say the Nation’s Best Days Are Past, in Line With Other Americans
Latinos May 18, 2026

64% of Latinos Say the Nation’s Best Days Are Past, in Line With Other Americans

Ahead of America’s 250th anniversary, new polling shows growing pessimism across racial, ... more

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Becerra Leads the Latino Vote, But Hilton Is Winning Over a Third. Why? Cost of Living Becerra Leads the Latino Vote, But Hilton Is Winning Over a Third. Why? Cost of Living
Latinos September 24, 2026

Becerra Leads the Latino Vote, But Hilton Is Winning Over a Third. Why? Cost of Living

An August Berkeley IGS poll found Xavier Becerra leading Steve Hilton 57% ... more

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More Americans View Socialism Positively. What Does That Mean for California? More Americans View Socialism Positively. What Does That Mean for California?
California September 25, 2026

More Americans View Socialism Positively. What Does That Mean for California?

Gallup finds 43% of Americans view socialism positively, but capitalism and small ... 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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Is California Over Regulated? The Question Driving California Politics in 2026 Is California Over Regulated? The Question Driving California Politics in 2026
Politics June 22, 2026

Is California Over Regulated? The Question Driving California Politics in 2026

Republicans, YIMBY Democrats, and traditional progressives all agree California has an affordability ... more

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Latino Californians: The Economic Question Latino Californians: The Economic Question
California October 8, 2026

Latino Californians: The Economic Question

California’s Latino workers are a huge part of the state’s economy. But ... more

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California Lawmakers Had One Final Day. Here’s What Could Change for You. California Lawmakers Had One Final Day. Here’s What Could Change for You.
Cover Story August 31, 2026

California Lawmakers Had One Final Day. Here’s What Could Change for You.

Sacramento’s 2026 legislative session is over. Here are the decisions that could ... 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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Why More Latino Families Are Leaving California — and Where They’re Going Why More Latino Families Are Leaving California — and Where They’re Going
Business Cover Story January 18, 2026

Why More Latino Families Are Leaving California — and Where They’re Going

High housing costs, not culture, are pushing families to move California is still ... more

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