Why did California’s minimum-wage boost fail?

Californians, who have historically supported efforts to raise the minimum wage, were not swayed this time…

Column: Suing to recover billions, FTX's receiver discloses the stunning scale of its grift — and stupidity

A blizzard of lawsuits filed by its receiver reveals that the once-high-flying crypto firm FTX was…

Hiltzik: Did California’s $20 minimum wage in fast food kill jobs? No

Which of California’s economic initiatives droves conservatives batty the most? No question: It’s the state’s $20…

Disneyland Resort increases prices on most theme park tickets

The Happiest Place on Earth is getting a little more expensive. Starting Wednesday, Anaheim’s Disneyland Resort…

The end of Hahn Hall? L.A. County takes first step to buy Gas Company Tower

L.A. County’s Board of Supervisors took its first major step Tuesday toward buying Gas Company Tower,…

Column: Harris’ economic plan is a subsidy grab bag. Trump’s is nonsense

WASHINGTON —  The presidential campaign produced plenty of noise last week, but the race still appears mired…

Hiltzik: Why inflation is so hard to fathom

In the latest video of GOP vice presidential candidate JD Vance to go viral but not…

In Nevada, Harris and Trump battle for economic hearts

LAS VEGAS —  Vice President Kamala Harris has never met Maria Rodriguez. She probably never will. But…

Hiltzik: Here’s the truth about tariffs

Despite strong evidence that the average voter in the presidential election doesn’t care a hoot about…

Digital price tags prompt concerns over price gouging

The price tag is going digital. Walmart is leading the charge into the future of in-store…