April 5 - April 11, 2009
Friday, Apr. 10
The parent company of the LAT has provided the Labor Department with an "extensive range of documents" in connection with its employee stock ownership plan.
Interested parties in Culver City and Santa Monica appear to be negotiating with Gannett for the purchase of the Tucson Citizen.
Differing views of market rally, outcry over LAT ad, big jump in gas prices, and celebrities who don't pay their taxes.
Thursday, Apr. 9
Inquiring minds need to know: Was CNBC making an editorial comment in the middle of its feed to the Economic Club in Washington?
LAT Publisher Eddy Hartenstein is not exactly known for public comments, but he might want to make an exception considering the firestorm he's caused.
Try the second half of next year - that's the expectation of most economists surveyed by the WSJ.
Wells expects strong quarter, banks passing "stress tests," VCs becoming more hopeful, and lawmaker pushing for C-17.
Wednesday, Apr. 8
When it comes to annual sales, the winner is Gladstone's - as usual. The beachside eatery generated $14.1 million last...
More rumors about Ken Lewis resigning as CEO of Bank of America and being replaced by Brian Moynihan, now in charge of the Merrill Lynch operations.
L.A. rental prices are falling, homebuilder deal boosts KB stock, California gets jobless aid, and SF hotel rooms too much of a bargain.
Tuesday, Apr. 7
Variety's longtime editor-in-chief says his new job is "not a very sexy story," which might be news to Hollywood's chattering classes.
Developer Rick Caruso has reached a settlement with the neighbors of the historic Montecito property, clearing the way for a major overhaul.
When will social networkers learn that they can't just post whatever they want and not expect some pushback?
Obama-led optimism, defense cuts could hit Long Beach, new downtown skyscraper is considered, and another California bond offering.
Monday, Apr. 6
The flamboyant financier under investigation by all kinds of agencies also threatened to punch ABC's Brian Ross in the mouth!
The Associated Press said today it will take legal action against Web sites that use news stories without permission.
SAG could be close to a deal, Peter Bart steps down, "Sportscenter" debuts in L.A., and Ruth Madoff is still shopping.
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