Tag: Cost of living
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California Gas Tax Relief Fight Intensifies as Latino Voters Feel the Pinch California Gas Tax Relief Fight Intensifies as Latino Voters Feel the Pinch
Economy March 21, 2026

California Gas Tax Relief Fight Intensifies as Latino Voters Feel the Pinch

California gas tax relief 2026 debate intensifies after SB 1035 fails, as ... 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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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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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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California’s Affordability Problem Is Widespread, But Californians Don’t Experience It the Same Way California’s Affordability Problem Is Widespread, But Californians Don’t Experience It the Same Way
California September 15, 2026

California’s Affordability Problem Is Widespread, But Californians Don’t Experience It the Same Way

California's affordability problem is widespread, but the September PPIC Statewide Survey shows ... 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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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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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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Bass vs. Raman: How Will Either Candidate Put More Money in Your Pocket? Bass vs. Raman: How Will Either Candidate Put More Money in Your Pocket?
Cover Story September 6, 2026

Bass vs. Raman: How Will Either Candidate Put More Money in Your Pocket?

Los Angeles’ mayoral candidates are debating housing, homelessness and public safety. But ... more

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Tax Refunds Are Up 11% This Season—Here’s How to Make Sure You Get the Full Amount Tax Refunds Are Up 11% This Season—Here’s How to Make Sure You Get the Full Amount
Economy March 30, 2026

Tax Refunds Are Up 11% This Season—Here’s How to Make Sure You Get the Full Amount

The average tax refund is climbing in 2026, but new tax policies ... more

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