Californians in their late 20s and early 30s own homes at half the rate as their peers outside the state. That’s one of the key takeaways in a new UC Berkeley research paper which chronicles the state’s continued decline in homeownership among all age groups, especially younger adults.

The California Reparations Task Force approved economic models for calculating reparations which could amount to hundreds of millions of dollars owed to eligible Black residents to address past racial inequities.

In Oregon, 16% or nearly 700,000 people have debt that’s been turned over to collections

A bevy of new legislation takes aim at hidden fees across several industries. A growing body of research mostly shows that people spend more when fees are revealed later.

The Oregon State Police said no criminal charges were being considered against Colin Davis McCarthy, 38, of Eugene.

Since 2018, over 75,000 victims have lost $28 million to IRS imposters over the phone, email, texts and more. Here's how the IRS actually contacts taxpayers and how you can spot imposters.

There are possible consequences still playing out for regular people, small businesses and the economy.

Studies say 1 in 4 Californians lacks full access to banks and many pay big fees. A state commission is weighing how to provide public banking options, such as no-fee checking accounts.

The state is expanding mortgage relief to more California homeowners who are struggling through the pandemic. The program now covers second mortgages and loan deferrals, with a maximum total grant of $80,000.

Lisa Mensah is the President and CEO of the Oregon Community Foundation. Dee Anne Everson is a board member; they discuss donations in and grants out.

Oregon’s utility regulator on Thursday announced approved rate increases for Pacific Power and Portland General Electric customers, citing increased costs to produce and purchase electricity.

Ashland Oregon YMCA to provide after school care for Ashland elementary schools.