Tag: Cost of living
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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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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 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 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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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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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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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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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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