Business & Economy

Orange County Business Council CEO Jeffrey Ball and Education Leaders Discussed the Critical Role of Student Preparation in Sustaining the Region's Economic Growth.

An Economic Analysis Projects a Significant Surge in Economic Output and Jobs Across Five Counties, Though the Study's Authors and Local Stakeholders Also Highlight Financial Considerations and Potential Practical Impacts.

Tara Shor, Founder of Shorrbeauty, Emphasizes Personalized Corrective Treatments and Client Education as Foundations for Self-Assurance.

Average Prices in Orange County and Los Angeles County Have Continued an Extended Climb, Reaching Their Highest Points in Months, with Experts Citing Middle East Conflict as a Primary Factor.

The California Labor Commissioner’s Office Announced the Wage Will Climb by 2027, Raising Questions for Orange County Taxpayers and Employers About Inflation and Entry-Level Employment.

The California Avocado Commission Is Advocating for Seasonal Import Policies to Protect Domestic Farms, Citing an Unlevel Playing Field and Concerns Over Foreign Supply Chain Integrity.

Local Motorists Are Seeing Prices at Their Highest Levels Since Early June, with Significant Increases Over the Past Year.

The Mandated Increase to $17.40 Per Hour, Set for January 1, 2027, Is Anticipated to Worsen Inflation and Accelerate Job Automation, According to Critics.

New State Legislation and Enforcement Measures Further Limit the Sale and Availability of Most Flavored Tobacco and Nicotine Products Across Orange County and the State.

The California Labor Commissioner’s Announcement of a $17.40 Minimum Wage by 2027 Is Sparking Debate Over Its Potential to Fuel Inflation and Eliminate Entry-Level Positions.

A Shift Toward Immediate Service and Delivery Challenges Traditional Expectations and Creates New Pressures for Residents and Entrepreneurs.

Domestic Growers Advocate for New Import Policy Amid U.s.-Mexico Trade Discussions and Concerns Over Foreign Oversupply.

The Proposed Transient Occupancy Tax Increase Would Raise the Rate From 10% to 14%, Generating an Estimated $715,000 Annually for City Services If Approved by Voters in November 2026.