Tag: Cost of living
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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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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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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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Latino Communities Under Attack: What’s on the Line in the 2026 Midterms Latino Communities Under Attack: What’s on the Line in the 2026 Midterms
Latino Community October 2, 2026

Latino Communities Under Attack: What’s on the Line in the 2026 Midterms

With one month until Election Day, the 2026 midterms are being framed ... 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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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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Latino Incomes Are Rising. Why Do Housing, Gas and Health Care Still Take Such a Large Bite? Latino Incomes Are Rising. Why Do Housing, Gas and Health Care Still Take Such a Large Bite?
California September 17, 2026

Latino Incomes Are Rising. Why Do Housing, Gas and Health Care Still Take Such a Large Bite?

California Latino households are earning more, but housing, transportation and health-care costs ... 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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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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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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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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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
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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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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