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The auto industry is undergoing a once-in-a-century transformation and not just blue-collar workers are feeling the impact. Some white-collar jobs are now at risk.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called on state regulators to relax rules on oil refineries in an effort to lower soaring fuel prices.
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Cost of living is front of mind for many and especially for those fleeing other countries and looking for work.
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The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose 12.2 cents Friday to $6.322.
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"Until the refineries are fully operational again, supply is going to be tight and will cause pump prices to be volatile."
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California regulators may be close to revealing how they plan to shape the state’s solar marketplace.
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Russell Cook expected a quick, inexpensive visit to an urgent care center for his daughter after a car wreck. She wasn't badly hurt, but they were sent to an emergency room — for a much larger bill.
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Despite the current run of increases, the average price has dropped 33 cents since rising to the record $6.373 June 15.
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Across the U.S., many hospitals have become wealthy, even as their bills force patients to make gut-wrenching sacrifices. This pattern is especially stark for health care systems in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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The company has been on a rollercoaster of crises, including a meme-stock rise and crash. Its latest financial report comes Thursday.
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