Over the past two years, the Federal Reserve has largely reigned in inflation. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) has moderated from 9.1% to 2.4%, putting the Fed's 2% inflation target within reach. While ...

Reality Check is a Sacramento Bee series holding those in power to account and shining a light on their decisions. Have a suggestion for a future story? Email realitycheck@sacbee.com. During Tuesday’s ...

Inflation is now a major concern in the financial environment of today. It controls headlines and affects the economy at every level. Although the most obvious sign is increasing prices, the wider ...

Fast food workers gathered last year. in Los Angeles last year to lobby Gov. Gavin Newsom to raise the minimum wage. Sarah Reingewirtz The Orange County Register/TNS The idea of raising the California ...