September 11 - September 17, 2011
Friday, Sep. 16
Now that's an interesting tactic - and quite different than during the strike/lockout eight years ago.
The co-creator of the Fox television series "Party of Five" beat out Patric Verrone.
Alleged activity involved the union's pension and health plans and resulted in losses of $5 million to $10 million.
Here's another indication of a poorly managed White House.
So much for unemployment peaking out earlier this year.
Gundlach breached his fiduciary duty no money is awarded to TCW.
Grocery workers prep for strike, lots more foreclosures for L.A., Regents defer on tuition increases, and solar company might have been better off without federal help.
The state unemployment rate rose to 12.1 percent in August, up from 12.0 percent the previous month.
Thursday, Sep. 15
American is offering $99 round-trip fares between Los Angeles and SF and Dallas/Fort Worth.
More market newsletter editors are pessimistic - and that could actually be a bullish sign.
Actually, that's on the low side of other forecasts.
The company recently changed its pricing, and it's not going down well.
The economy simply does not function the way it used to. Look at the role of technology.
Jump in jobless claims, California foreclosures, and L.A. food prices. Otherwise, all's well.
Wednesday, Sep. 14
Retailers are cautious about ordering for the holiday season.
Any deal would be challenging to mount because of how the company is set up.
It's pretty pathetic that California is lumped with low-achievement states like Mississippi.
Guess that leaves the rest of us out.
What happened to the Fremont-based solar company doesn't reflect what's going on in the solar business.
Guests hate them because they're so expensive, and hotels hate them because they're, well, so expensive.
More business days in August meant a somewhat better month.
California voters sour on Obama, planes to remain crowded, McCourt attorneys argue over spousal support, and solar executives back out of hearing.
Tuesday, Sep. 13
Not that we're suggesting the university presidents are in cahoots or anything, but...
That's no doubt news to Sen. Dianne Feinstein and the other California lawmakers.
The protracted impasse suggests a strong reluctance by union officials to actually call for a walkout.
Boy, for a guy who is normally savvy about his image, this 3-minute homage is so wrong on so many levels.
Fat-cat developers bypassing the environmental regulatory process would have been unthinkable just a few years ago.
As much as 200 percent more in August compared with previous months.
GDP did grow by 1.7 percent in 2010, but it lagged much of the nation.
Analysts are speculating about store closures, smaller menus, and perhaps a greater emphasis on bar business.
Jobs bill could be DOA, poverty rate edges higher, more on campaign treasurer scandal, and why gas prices aren't coming down.
Monday, Sep. 12
There's a limit to how much garbage one can ingest.
Would you believe Tyler Perry?
More players usually mean greater competition and lower cost.
Market watchers are running out of explanations.
Self-aware? Americans? You've got to be kidding.
Truth be told, the White House has a lot of explaining to do.
Grauman's Chinese, the Cinerama Dome and the Village in Westwood remain the preferred venues.
Wide market swings becoming standard, B of A announces big job cuts, and groundbreaking for next phase of Expo Line.
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