Morning Buzz: Wednesday 3.11.09

The MTA is taking another look at its plan to let local cities "sell" their stimulus funds for cash after the Pasadena Star-News reported on it. Star-News, LAT
More revelations about shady practices by union officials of SEIU. Paul Pringle/LAT
What's really behind the $200,000 earmarked for a North Hollywood tattoo removal program by Rep. Howard Berman. Witness LA
So what do the twelve PIOs for the city's Public Works Department do anyway? LAist
The special election to replace Hilda Solis in the 32nd congressional district will be held May 19. AP
Balding men worried about their employment future are lining up to get hair, says David Lazarus. LAT
Entrepreneur magazine in Irvine named Mike Kessler as deputy editor.
Author and New York Times columnist James Flanigan will discuss "Smile Los Angeles - You're the Center of the Universe" at the Milken Institute in Santa Monica on March 24.
California Chief Justice Ronald M. George is scheduled to call in to "Patt Morrison" on KPCC at 1:30 p.m.