Tag: Cost of living
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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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High Gas Prices Push EV Interest in Los Angeles, but Latino Buyers Still Face Hurdles to Ownership High Gas Prices Push EV Interest in Los Angeles, but Latino Buyers Still Face Hurdles to Ownership
Business Insights April 27, 2026

High Gas Prices Push EV Interest in Los Angeles, but Latino Buyers Still Face Hurdles to Ownership

electric vehicle cost is shaping EV adoption in California, where Latino drivers ... 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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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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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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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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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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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
Establish 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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