The main difference is inflation.
The roughly 13,000 homes lost in January’s wildfires will only make Los Angeles less affordable for below-the-line workers, Paul Audley of FilmLA fears.
It could make the economy more vulnerable.
Some in Silicon Valley are pushing for quick advances in artificial intelligence and downplaying the risks.
Expect to see spots about things like AI agents and eyewear.
Both benefits and wages outpaced inflation in 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
AI-powered Google competitors are trying to figure out how to grab search revenue without losing users who are wary of advertising.
When the Fed cuts interest rates, people expect mortgage rates to also go down. But in 2024, the opposite happened.
With inventory reduced and fire risk increased, both home prices and insurance rates could rise in Southern California.
The troubled office space market is showing signs of life as firms seek flexible short-term spaces for their employees’ return to work.
