Senate OKs stopgap to avert government shutdown, send aid to Ukraine

Congress is moving quickly to avoid a government shutdown. The Senate on Thursday passed a short-term spending bill that would finance federal agencies into mid-December.

New California law requires job postings to include salary ranges

Starting in 2023, employers in California with more than 15 workers will have to disclose salary ranges on their job listings, according to a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Fewer people request US unemployment benefits amid solid hiring, high inflation

Applications for unemployment benefits last week saw their lowest number of claims since April. If the number continues to drop, the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates higher than it plans to slow the economy.

California gas prices continue to skyrocket
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The average prices of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County and Orange County Thursday recorded their largest daily increases since the record hikes of Oct. 5, 2012.

California inflation relief payments: Here's who doesn't qualify

Millions of Californians will be receiving inflation relief checks in the coming weeks - are you one of them? Not everyone qualifies.

LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is the richest owner in sports: Forbes

The Clippers' current payroll for the 2022-23 season is roughly $192 million with an additional $144.7 million luxury tax payment.

Inflation relief checks on the way
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Some people could get the Middle Class Tax Refund as early as Oct. 7.

Costco CEO says hot dog combo price might remain $1.50 forever

Costco CFO Richard Galanti said the company's gas and travel sectors allowed the company to make up for loss at the food court.

CBO: Biden's student loan cancellation plan to cost $400B

The Biden administration previously estimated the plan would cost about $24 billion a year over the next 10 years.

New rule will reveal 'true cost' of airline tickets, White House says

President Joe Biden plans to announce a new initiative that would eventually allow consumers to see a more complete price on airline tickets before they buy them.

Gas prices rise sharply again
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This is the 24th consecutive day gas prices have increased in both LA and Orange counties.

Butter shortage drives up prices ahead of holiday baking season

The average price of butter in August jumped 24.6% compared to a year ago, U.S. labor statistics show. Here’s what is driving the increase.

California gas prices increasing again
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The national average price rose for the sixth consecutive day following a 98-streak of decreases, increasing 1.1 cents to $3.725. It is 4.8 cents more than one week ago, 14.4 cents less than one month ago, and 53.8 cents more than one year ago.

Fed hikes rate by three-quarters of a point in continued fight against inflation

The Fed’s move boosted its benchmark short-term rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 3% to 3.25%, the highest level since early 2008.