Business and Economy

There’s a prohibition right now on avocados from Mexico being imported into the U.S. Local growers and buyers say they're cautiously watching how long this embargo lasts, and explain what this may mean for consumers.

Gasoline prices across the country have surged in recent weeks, with the cost at the pump varying widely from state to state — but California still leads the way in being the most expensive at the pump.

Valentine's Day flowers may be pricier and harder to find due to supply chain issues and labor shortages brought on by the pandemic.

The latest surge of coronavirus cases fueled by the Omicron variant has caused many employees to call out sick, leaving some local businesses with temporary closures and hour changes due to staff shortages.

According to the California Restaurant Association, tipped employees garner the greatest financial gains when there's a minimum wage increase.

Highway 1 is closed from just north of San Simeon to Ragged Point. Big Sur restaurants and hotels say road closures over the years have put pressure on business.

Analysts predict prices will continue to fall at the pump over the holidays and into the New Year.

Supply bottlenecks brought on from the pandemic continue to impact U.S. car sales. While it’s a competitive market to buy a new car, dealers say it’s a good time to sell a used car.

Parking Services wants to encourage economic activity downtown by making structure parking free on 13 days.

The holiday season is coming up, and it’ll be the second year people will be celebrating Thanksgiving amid a pandemic.