LAT's Gold jumps to Washington Post
Annual issue is out this week- Development projects around town "that financing forgot" -- they may never get built because of the economy. LA Business Journal
- 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
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