Morning Buzz: Monday 10.20.08

Development projects around town "that financing forgot" -- they may never get built because of the economy. LA Business Journal

From the weekend

Former President Bill Clinton headlined a fundraiser for Mayor Villaraigos'a reelection this weekend at the Beverly Hills home of record producer Clarence Avant. Sausage Factory, La Opini�n
SEIU official Tyrone Freeman used employees of a charity he headed to work on campaigns for political candidates. LAT
In Los Angeles, even the city-sponsored neighborhood councils have to consider hiring a lobbyist to push their interests. And Francine Oschin opts out of 5th District race. Orlov/Daily News
Eight people died in homicides in Los Angeles County over the weekend. LAT
The Disney Hall turns five years old. Downtown News
Jury selection begins this week for the Phil Spector retrial. LAT
An auction of Bob Hope memorabilia netted $601,000. AP
Retired Los Angeles Superior Court judge Jack Tenner died at age 88. He was a civil rights activist and backer of Tom Bradley for mayor before joining the bench. LAT