California
Californians express how interest rates are hurting their pocketbooks and business plans.
July 15, 2024
Letters to the Editor
Readers speak out about high interest rates and financial literacy in California.
July 14, 2024
Business
U.S. stocks rose after some mixed signals on big banks’ profits and inflation did little to dent Wall Street’s belief that easier interest rates are on the way
July 12, 2024
Allstate, the sixth largest homeowners’ insurer in California, has filed for an average 34% rate increase that if approved could take effect later this year.
July 11, 2024
Inflation cooled more than expected in June, helped by falling prices for cars, gas and airline tickets as well as some much-needed easing in the cost of housing.
The Federal Reserve faces a cooling job market and persistently high prices, Chair Jerome Powell told Congress, signaling that an interest rate cut may be near.
July 9, 2024
U.S. stocks rose to more records after a report on the job market bolstered hopes that interest rates may soon get easier.
July 5, 2024
While homicides were up slightly in Los Angeles County in 2023, a new report from the attorney general’s office shows a significant drop statewide.
July 4, 2024
Federal Reserve officials at their most recent meeting welcomed recent signs that inflation is slowing and highlighted data suggesting that the job market and the broader economy could be cooling.
July 3, 2024
World & Nation
A new study shows the infant death rate in Texas rose 8% in the wake of the state’s abortion ban adopted in September 2021.