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CONSUMER

LA Construction Costs Surge 6% in Q1 2025, Highest in 12 Years

Construction costs in the Los Angeles area spiked 6% in the first quarter of 2025, marking the steepest quarterly increase in 12 years, according...

Koreatown 6-Story Apartment Project to Replace Historic Building

A new six-story apartment building is planned for Koreatown, with developers proposing to demolish a 1940s-era building to make way for the project. According to...

T&T Supermarket expands with 4th California store in Chino Hills

T&T Supermarket, the largest Asian grocery chain in Canada, is set to open a new store in Chino Hills, California next fall. This will...

Auto repair costs rise as tariffs push more drivers to DIY

Concerns are growing in the auto industry that car tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump may drive up not only vehicle prices but...

1.1 million Power banks recalled over fire risk

More than 1.1 million power banks are being recalled due to the risk of overheating, which could lead to fires or burns, according to...

Homeownership in California Costs Second Highest in US

California homeowners are paying more than $32,000 a year in hidden ownership costs, the second highest in the nation, according to a new Bankrate...

Air Premia Summer Sale Offers U.S.-Korea Flights from $661

Air Premia has launched a limited-time Summer Black Friday promotion on its U.S.-Korea routes, offering discounted round-trip fares starting as low as $661. The sale runs through May 24,...

Home Sales Drop 16% in May as Condo Deals Plunge

The number of homes sold in Koreatown fell by 16 percent in May 2025, with condo sales plunging by 43 percent compared to the...

HMart 40th Anniversary Deals: Snow Crab and Orion Combo Pie on Sale

HMart, the largest Asian American supermarket chain in the United States, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this week with limited-time discounts on select grocery...

Mortgage Shopping Can Cut Loan Costs by $110K in California

Californians can save big by comparing mortgage options, with new data showing potential lifetime savings of more than $110,000—the highest in the nation. LendingTree, an...