March 30 - April 5, 2008
Friday, Apr. 4
The former president and first lady released their taxes, but good luck figuring out his take from the billionaire's investments.
This is entertainment? Seldom has a one-night stand and subsequent paternity suit sounded so dull.
Stores are said to be missing sales targets by up to 70 percent, which is not hard to believe if you walk into one.
The owner of the LAT has huge amounts of debt to service in the next 18 months. So where does it get the money?
There’s no way to sugarcoat an 80,000-job decline in payrolls and a jump in the unemployment rate,
Terrible jobs report, Chris Rock testifies in Pellicano trial, MySpace parent misses revenue target, and another Barista suit.
Thursday, Apr. 3
If the economy is so rotten, why are 70 percent of Americans satisfied with their economic lot?
Jurors were told to disregard a hedge fund manager's tantalizing testimony, which is easy for the judge to say.
All the carriers must put up with higher fuel prices, but the smaller carriers are more vulnerable.
Passengers stuck as ATA shuts down, FAA whistleblowers target Southwest, and NY judge dismisses "Borat" lawsuit.
Wednesday, Apr. 2
The other actors union will start contract talks on April 28, less than two weeks after SAG begins its bargaining.
OC billionaire Igor Olenicoff faced up to three years in the slammer. Then it was six months. Then...
A federal judge says there is a "a common thread of potential wrongdoing" in several bankruptcy filings.
Congress will likely pass legislation to bail out borrowers, but perhaps there's another way to ease the housing crisis.
The Western Avenue landmark will still offer signature dishes like Green Corn Tamales. Plus make-your-own guacamole.
Only five venture capital-backed companies managed to go public in the first quarter, including one from North Hollywood.
Bernanke offers semi-gloomy outlook, SAG to start negotiating, United expects delays, and Amgen CEO takes pay cut.
Tuesday, Apr. 1
It's the wiretap trial of Hollywood gumshoe Anthony Pellicano, which is starting to get interesting - and really strange.
In all, fewer than 20 have lost their jobs at KCBS (Channel 2) and sister station KCAL (Channel 9).
CBS says the 12 percent increase in online viewing had no impact on TV viewership.
The LAT remains the biggest revenue-generator of the company's newspapers, about 28 percent of total publishing revenue.
Did you hear that Sam Zell has renamed Tribune Co.? Or that the company plans to go paperless?
Another big bank loss (and the market is way up), thumbs down to Paulson's financial reforms, and layoffs expected at KCBS.
Monday, Mar. 31
American Apparel's CEO used a frame from "Annie Hall" on a company billboard - and he's now being sued for $10 million.
Zell's interest in selling the Long Island newspaper could provide clues on whether he'll eventually put the LAT on the block.
The British band decided on a huge deal with Live Nation, despite Bono showing some interest in Ticketmaster.
Paulson proposes financial reforms, AFTRA to start contract talks, Branson launches service to Australia, and new wrinkle for Marilyn Monroe estate.
Sunday, Mar. 30
The unexpected pause is bound to raise questions about how well - or poorly - the British chain is faring.
SAG and AFTRA are behaving like school yard snots, even though no one seems to have the stomach for another strike.
The administration is desperately trying to do something - it just doesn't want to do something.
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