Hugo Martín
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Noticing lots of security locks at drugstores? These L.A. stores lock up the most
Drugstores are locking up more products, frustrating shoppers. The Times surveyed stores and found vastly different approaches to preventing theft. → Read More
Kroger vows lower food prices in its $20-billion Albertsons bid. Consumer advocates are doubtful
Two of the nation’s largest grocers with chains including Ralphs, Vons and Pavilions agree to merge to better compete with Walmart and Amazon. → Read More
Disneyland resort tickets, parking prices are rising again
Disneyland resort ticket and parking prices are rising again. → Read More
Are visa approval delays keeping free-spending international tourists from visiting L.A.?
Are delays in visa approvals keeping international travelers — and their tourism spending — from the U.S.? → Read More
How Halloween costs rising. Will that frighten away haunt fans?
A spooky thought: Halloween is going to be more expensive this year. → Read More
A second Prime sale shows Amazon is nervous about the economy too
Anxious about inventory stockpiles and fading consumer confidence, Amazon, Target and Walmart are all doing holiday sales earlier than usual. → Read More
Worried about the economy? Demand for these jobs is high and growing
Which jobs are in demand? → Read More
Airfares hit highest level in years despite falling fuel prices
Jet fuel prices have been dropping dramatically since May, yet airfares for Thanksgiving and Christmas will be the highest in years. → Read More
The MagicBand+ is coming to Disneyland this fall. How will it change your park experience?
Disneyland Resort visitors will soon get to wear a wristband that gives them access to the park, helps them to skip long queues and pulses and glows to the beat of the nighttime light shows. → Read More
Luxury hotel proposal pits celebrities against celebrities in Benedict Canyon
Gary Safady's plan for a luxury hotel has lined up A-list names as backers. It also has plenty of high-profile celebrities among its critics. → Read More
New attraction coming to Disneyland Resort pits Avengers against King Thanos
The newest expansion to the Disneyland Resort — Avengers Campus at California Adventure Park — will add an attraction: Marvel superheroes versus villains. → Read More
Los Angeles gas prices set a Labor Day weekend record high
In Southern California and much of the rest of the state, gas prices are at historic highs for a Labor Day weekend. → Read More
What should airlines offer you when flights are delayed and canceled?
When an airline cancels or delays your flight, what does it owe you? Passenger rights advocates have dozens of ideas for federal regulators to impose on airlines in response to the growing anger among travelers. → Read More
Chateau Marmont agrees to let workers unionize, cancels plans for members-only hotel
The owner of the famed Chateau Marmont agrees to let its workers unionize and abandons plans to convert the celebrity hangout to a members-only hotel. → Read More
Six Flags doesn't want to be 'day care center for teenagers'
Teenagers flock to Six Flags amusement parks thanks to low prices and thrilling rides. The company isn't thrilled about it. → Read More
What car buyers should know about the coming tax credits for EVs
For California consumers thinking about going electric, the Inflation Reduction Act could tilt the math in favor of nabbing that new Model 3 or F-150 Lightning sooner than later. → Read More
Disneyland annual pass holders can renew soon — but it will cost more
Disneyland annual pass holders will be able to renew starting Thursday. → Read More
Airline seats have been getting smaller for years. Is the shrinking coming to an end?
There are no minimum standards for the size of airline seats. The FAA might change that. → Read More
Flight canceled or delayed? Getting a refund may get easier
The U.S. Department of Transportation proposed rule changes Wednesday to make it easier for airline passengers to collect refunds for canceled or delayed flights. → Read More
Disneyland has been raising food prices. Blame inflation
For Magic Kingdom patrons, the added food costs come on top of jumps in ticket prices, up as much as 8% last year, and parking, which soared 20%. → Read More