Beer prices may increase due to Ukraine invasion
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has caused many people to boycott Russian vodka, the conflict may also have an impact on beer drinkers as well.
What is SWIFT? A look at West’s toughest sanctions on Russia yet
On Saturday, The United States joined European allies to impose the most potentially crippling financial penalties yet on Russia — cutting some banks off from SWIFT. Here’s a look at what that means.
California refunds: You could receive $1,000 check thanks to state surplus
If the state's budget surplus is as big as analysts think it might be, Californians could be getting a rebate check from the state. And it's all thanks to a proposition passed in 1979.
Social Security retirement age stops changing in 2022: What to know
The new full retirement age is 67 for anyone born after 1960.
Interest rates could increase more than traditional quarter-point, US Fed governor says
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says she's open to lifting interest rates by more than the traditional quarter-point at the central bank’s next meeting in March.
$20M from a scratch-off? California Lottery game offers biggest prize in state history
With a jackpot of $20 million, the newest scratch-off from the California Lottery doubles the previous top prize.
Education Department erases $415M in student loan debt for 16,000 borrowers
In total, the Biden administration has approved $2 billion in loan forgiveness for students allegedly defrauded by their schools.
Petition aims to increase minimum wage of LA area healthcare workers to $25
The Los Angeles City Clerk's Office Wednesday announced it approved a petition for circulation that seeks to have the city raise the minimum wage for people working at covered health care facilities to $25 per hour.
Rising gas prices: Ways to maximize your fuel economy
As gas prices continue to climb, here are some tips and tricks to help save you money and maximize your fuel economy.
US suspends avocado imports from Mexico
The suspension of avocado imports from Mexico has to do with a threat a safety inspector in Mexico received, as avocado exports are becoming the latest victim of the drug cartel turf battles.
Super Bowl wager: Garcetti, Cincinnati mayor to donate to local children's hospitals
The mayors said that they were inspired by the aftermath of the AFC Divisional Round game when Chiefs fans donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Oishei Children's Hospital in Buffalo.
US inflation report: Consumer prices jumped 7.5% in past year, a 40-year high
U.S. inflation jumped 7.5% last month compared with 12 months earlier, the steepest year-over-year increase since February 1982.
Democrats propose temporary suspension of federal gas tax to offset soaring prices
The Gas Prices Relief Act would eliminate the 18.4 cents per gallon fuel tax for the rest of 2022.
Here's who's buying Super Bowl tickets according to StubHub
Californians accounted for more than half of all Super Bowl ticket sales on StubHub Tuesday.
LA City Council wants to end family and child poverty by 2035
The City Council will work with the state, county, and LAUSD to develop a plan to end family and child poverty.
Number of small businesses raising prices due to inflation hits 48-year high, NFIB says
The number of small businesses that raised prices in January amid high inflation rose to levels not seen since 1974, the National Federation of Independent Business said.
Child tax credit: How to receive up to $3,600 per child, who’s eligible for it
Millions of Americans who've never filed a tax return will need to do so this year to claim what's coming to them under the enhanced child tax credit.
Will customers be hit with higher prices when LA's minimum wage increases?
FOX 11's Hal Eisner spoke with hourly-waged workers to hear their thoughts on LA's plan to raise the minimum wage to $16.04 an hour this summer.
Minimum wage in Los Angeles will soon increase to $16
Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that beginning July 1, the minimum wage will increase from $15 to $16.04 per hour.
Starbucks to raise menu prices to offset inflation
The Seattle-based coffee franchise had already raised prices — once in October 2021 and December 2021 — but inflation woes and labor issues have forced the company to hike prices once again.