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Deadline Approaching for Landlords to Apply for LA County Rent Relief Program
Landlords whose revenue dipped during the pandemic can receive up to $30,000 per unit for past-due rent. Last day to apply is Tuesday.
June 1, 2024
BY
City News Service
Newsom Signs Bill Delaying $25 Minimum Wage for Some Health Care Workers in California
The increase will be pushed from June 1 to July 1, moving its costs into the next fiscal ...
May 31, 2024
BY
Travis Gillmore
Opportunities Abound for Young Entrepreneurs Because Boomers Are Selling Their Businesses
Most of the businesses in the United States are small businesses—about 99.9 percent of them. Small businesses hire ...
May 29, 2024
BY
Mike Valles
Veterans, Military, and Honda Drivers Get Free Gas for Memorial Day
The Helpful Honda Team is giving away gas at stations across Southern California this weekend.
May 23, 2024
BY
Jill McLaughlin
Tax Scams Costing Thousands Their Refunds: Look for These Red Flags
While some taxpayers who met the April 15 filing deadline are now waiting for refunds, an ominous letter ...
May 21, 2024
BY
Mark Gilman
This Market Loves Bad News
Commentary The market’s mantra in May seems to be “Bad News is Good News,” since it takes bad ...
May 16, 2024
BY
Louis Navellier
Newsom Vows to Stabilize California’s Insurance Markets
The governor's goal is to speed up the approval process for rate increases and have reviews completed within ...
May 13, 2024
BY
Travis Gillmore
California Regulators Increase Fixed Monthly Charges for Utility Customers
For most households, the charge will rise to $24 from about $10. One official says the hike will ...
May 9, 2024
BY
Travis Gillmore
New California Law Bans Junk Fees and Restaurant Surcharges
Supporters say consumers should see all charges upfront and not get hit with fees 'that are tacked onto ...
May 8, 2024
BY
Aaron Gonzalez
Water Rate Legislation Could Conflict with California’s Constitution
One Assembly bill would let water districts charge big users higher rates, but that might face legal challenges.
May 8, 2024
BY
Travis Gillmore
Oakland Rated Nation’s Worst City for Drivers; San Francisco Takes 3rd
The East Bay city fared poorly in the study because of its high number of fatal crashes, long ...
May 8, 2024
BY
Rudy Blalock
Big Increase in Premiums Ahead, Says Fair Plan, California’s Last-Resort Insurer
The provider of basic coverage has taken on thousands of new policies as other insurers have paused or ...
May 3, 2024
BY
Rudy Blalock
California to Raise Gas Tax by 2 Cents a Gallon in July
The average price per gallon in California is already $1.70 higher than the national average. A state oversight ...
May 1, 2024
BY
Jill McLaughlin
California Caps Rent Increases on Low-Income Households at 10 Percent
'It’s not low enough,' said one tenant advocate. 'We need to think about, "What can the tenant pay?”'
April 30, 2024
BY
Rudy Blalock
California Committee Dismisses Bill to Block Fixed Rate Utility Charge Based on Income
The bill sought to set a cap of $10 for monthly fixed charges, in contrast to the PUC's ...
April 25, 2024
BY
Travis Gillmore
Los Angeles County Residents Hit New Lows in Quality-of-Life Survey
People are fed up with the high cost of living, especially women, Latinas, and renters. Many respondents said ...
April 19, 2024
BY
Jill McLaughlin
SoCal Residents Will See Higher Water Rates in 2025, 2026
The increases are necessary to offset revenue lost during recent droughts and record-breaking rain, agency leaders say.
April 16, 2024
BY
Sophie Li
Rich Californians Targeted With New Tax on Ballot, Bankrolled by Sam Bankman-Fried
Rich Californians may need to pony up more in taxes if voters approve a ballot measure in November—bankrolled ...
April 15, 2024
BY
Mary Lou Lang
Tax Day Is Monday: What to Know About Deadlines, Extensions, and Refunds
The deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 15.
April 14, 2024
BY
Jack Phillips
California Bill Prohibiting Pet Bans by Landlords Advances
The bill's author points out that most renters are pet owners, but less than a third of landlords ...
April 12, 2024
BY
Rudy Blalock
State Farm Reveals Which ZIP Codes Will Be Zapped by Non-Renewals
In LA County, Pacific Palisades will see 69 percent of policies not renewed, but Thousand Oaks will take ...
April 11, 2024
BY
Rudy Blalock
April (and Positive Earnings) Should Lift Stocks
Commentary I spent a lot of time out West last week, and the weather was a mixture of ...
April 11, 2024
BY
Louis Navellier
California Gas Prices Soar to an Average $5.39 Per Gallon
Springtime maintenance at refineries has created a shortage, and the state's eco-friendly summer blend is also a contributor.
April 10, 2024
BY
Jill McLaughlin
California Expands Alternative Student Financial Aid to Those from Mixed-Status Families
Amid issues with its financial aid website, California’s Student Aid Commission announced April 9 it will offer an ...
April 10, 2024
BY
Micaela Ricaforte
Californians’ High Utility Bills Blamed on Climate Policies
Democrat and Republican Assembly members express frustration as electricity rates rise and customers struggle to keep the lights ...
April 8, 2024
BY
Travis Gillmore
Social Security Payments Scheduled From April 10
The 3.2 percent increase marks the third consecutive year of cost of living hikes due to the elevated ...
April 8, 2024
BY
Naveen Athrappully
In Its First Year, LA’s Mansion Tax Falls Short of Revenue Projections
Early estimates saw $900 million pouring in for affordable housing, but the actual revenue is about $215 million.
April 5, 2024
BY
Rudy Blalock
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Rises in Child Care Expenses Double That of Inflation: KPMG
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Naveen Athrappully
War With China ‘Neither Imminent nor Unavoidable,’ Defense Secretary Austin Says
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Bill Pan
Mike Pence Says Trump Conviction Sends a ‘Terrible Message’ and Divides Americans
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Tom Ozimek
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Naveen Athrappully
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Mary Man
Senate Republicans Vow to Block DOJ Funding, Biden Nominees: ‘We No Longer Cooperate’
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Bill Pan