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Weekly archive
January 4 - January 10, 2015
January 4 - January 10, 2015
Friday, Jan. 9
Brown's budget pushes back at UC's Napolitano. Dean Baquet engages on Facebook with Marc Cooper over Charlie Hebdo. Plus Maria Shriver, Jack Shafer and more.
Thursday, Jan. 8
The U.S. Olympic Committee today chose Boston as the nation's candidate for the 2024 Summer Games, opting not to push Los Angeles to get the Olympics for the third time.
Chicago is seeking a partner to turn the corner of 1st and Spring into some sort of big mixed-use project.
Sen. Barbara Boxer announced today that she will not seek another term in 2016. "I want to come home."
The gray wolf that roamed Northern California and his pack of a mate and cubs now have a federal designation.
Wednesday, Jan. 7
Metro boss to step down. But more wi-fi is coming. New CEO for KCET. 55% applying for new immigrant licenses failed the written test. Plus much more and a quirky tweet of the day.
The weekly has been targeted by Islamic terrorists before, and had just posted a satirical cartoon about the head of the Islamic State — and a taunt that the group had not yet attacked France.
Larry Ingrassia left the New York Times last year after a stint as deputy managing editor for new initiatives. He was the NYT business editor for eight years.
Tuesday, Jan. 6
Los Angeles County was a much different place in 1939. Boy was it.
Tom Rothmann is the senior city planner overseeing Re:code LA, which could rein in some of the confusion and excesses of LA's protection of neighborhoods.
The best pitcher the Dodgers developed between Koufax and Kershaw becomes only the second Dominican elected to Cooperstown. Remember the trade?
In good weather the region has about 10 reported crashes an hour, peaking in the morning. On rainy days, the rate soars to 15 an hour and is worst in the afternoon. Go figure.
Monday, Jan. 5
Laid-off LA Times writer Scott Timberg's new book about the pressures on journalism and the creative class is out, reviewed by the Columbia Journalism Review.
Serros is the author of "Chicana Falsa," "How to be a Chicana Role Model" and "Honey Blonde Chica," among other works.
Jim McDonnell visits with Larry Mantle at KPCC, sits with Conan Nolan at KNBC and allows backstage access to photographer John McCoy of the Daily News.
Rams owner says he will build stadium in Inglewood. Inauguration day in Sacramento. High speed rail breaks ground Tuesday. Sheriff says he wants civilian panel to be advisory only. Villaraigosa for governor? Plus more.
Sunday, Jan. 4
Variety sped up an announcement of Rainey's hiring tonight after I called him seeking comment. Orr is leaving for Colorado and a startup.
Scott was a popular ESPN anchor. Colleagues are remembering him in emotional on-air tributes.
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