According to Labor Department's Consumer Price Index, the average inflation rate across all American urban areas was 8.6% for May. Southern California’s Inland Empire and Riverside County saw the inflation rate jump by 9.4%.
Huge population growth during the pandemic seems to be the catalyst for higher inflation in the region.
California's reputation for high living costs is well-known, but a recent report from Forbes Advisor highlights other areas across the United States that can put a strain on your wallet.
Los Angeles is reimagining about 3,229 acres near its harbors—connecting communities like San Pedro and Wilmington—to boost transit, pedestrian areas, and clean industrial uses, aiming for a healthier environment.
This shift comes as fast food joints across California, like McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, and Pizza Hut, have bumped their prices by about 10% since last September.
As the U.S. pushes harder towards electric vehicles (EVs), several experts are pumping the brakes, voicing concerns over numerous challenges that could impede this transition.
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Two more insurance providers, Tokio Marine America Insurance Co. and Trans Pacific Insurance Co., are set to exit the California insurance scene.
Following California's new $20-an-hour minimum wage law that kicked in on April 1, fast food joints across the state have bumped up their menu prices.
Environmental organizations in California are gearing up for a significant legal battle as the state Supreme Court agrees to hear their case against recent adjustments to the solar compensation rules.
Recently, Mod Pizza closed five of its locations in California just before the state implemented a significant minimum wage hike for fast food workers.
California is on the verge of setting a precedent with a proposed law allowing workers to legally ignore their bosses' messages after work hours.
California's recent $20-per-hour minimum wage increase for fast food workers is causing a stir, particularly for public school districts.
In California, a significant new law has just kicked in, raising the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 an hour.
Over the weekend, a significant segment of California's Big Sur coastal route, Highway 1, dramatically fell into the ocean due to a cliff "slip out."
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California's largest insurance company is discontinuing coverage for 72,000 homes statewide due to increased natural disaster risks and inflation.
Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA) recently opened its first HYLA high-pressure modular refueling station in Southern California, marking a significant step in zero-emissions transportation.
In a significant ruling, a federal judge in California rejected a challenge against the state's independent contractor law, AB5, from the trucking industry.
A foreign billionaire's rapid acquisition of properties in Carmel, a picturesque coastal town, has sparked concern among locals.
The freight and logistics sector continues to face mass layoffs, with recent announcements in California, Illinois, and Michigan.
A California-based freight forwarder, Boateng Logistics, has filed for bankruptcy liquidation, leaving trucking, logistics, and factoring companies owed millions.
The intersection of Interstate 95 and State Route 4 in Lee, New Jersey remains the most congested trucking bottleneck, according to the American Transportation Research Institute's annual list.
In a move that challenges California's emissions regulations, Ohio is set to enact a law in March that prohibits state agencies from adopting California's vehicle emissions standards.
General Motors is suing San Francisco, alleging that the city improperly overcharged the company by more than $100 million in taxes over seven years, based on calculations that included its self-driving car subsidiary, Cruise.
Southern California is bracing for its first significant winter storm, fueled by an El Niño-influenced atmospheric river, which is expected to bring heavy rain and the risk of flooding, mudslides, and power outages.
The first half of December in California has been dry, but a shift is expected in the second half as two storm systems approach the coast.
The Biden administration is providing California with over $3 billion in federal funds for its high-speed rail project, which has faced extensive delays and budget overruns.
Stellantis, the owner of several car brands, is teaming up with Ample, a California-based startup, to introduce city cars with quick-swappable high-voltage batteries.
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in San Francisco drew leaders and CEOs, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Joe Biden, showcasing the city to the world.
Two years ago, California lawmakers quietly passed a complex energy bill that transformed how residents are billed for electricity.