July 3 - July 9, 2011
Friday, Jul. 8
The airport that everyone loves to hate keeps managing to pack 'em in.
Those holding the company's mortgage-backed securities are pretty much out of luck.
It's been a while since an economic report generated so much gloom.
Boehner pulls back on debt deal, local food banks are struggling, more cash for American Apparel, and LAX fined for security lapse.
Look at something called the labor-force participation rate, which is the share of the population in the jobs market.
Thursday, Jul. 7
The state's rating has been revised to "stable" from "negative," which is a much bigger deal than it might seem.
Bankruptcy judge says that Commissioner Bud Selig is not on trial.
Rarely have I comes across two candidates who were less deserving.
The buildup has been hyperbolic and a bit silly, although it has caused the city to come together.
He's a Steve Jobs lookalike, and he's becoming popular.
The emphasis is now on "trending topics" (i.e. sex and sensation) that will generate lots of clicks.
Debt deal may be near, private payrolls jump in June, FDIC sues former IndyMac CEO, and ground-breaking on toll lanes.
Wednesday, Jul. 6
That's what Metro is now projecting - so long as it receives expedited funding from Washington.
The general consensus was that the government would somehow, some way raise the debt level.
Jeff Carr, who has held the most since 2009, is expected to leave later this summer.
Some pretty impressive stats from the Solar Energy Industries Association.
Not everything revolves around the Casey Anthony case.
Layoffs rise in June, Chapman bids for Crystal Cathedral, Dodgers seek MLB documents, and PTA moms accused in Ponzi scheme.
Tuesday, Jul. 5
Actress bought the place in 2006 for $13.6 million, and then rebuilt much of it.
HLN's ratings in June were its highest ever, topped only by Fox News.
Oil prices have been quite volatile, so don't be surprised if gas levels off or even increases.
Common DWP complaints include billing problems and proposed rate hikes.
This week's chat looks at the difficulty in raising state revenues.
The former California governor is retired down in Long Beach, but he's still willing to speak his mind.
Earnings season looks good, more doubts about Republicans, big jump in long-term unemployed, and council signs off on police contract.
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