January 15 - January 21, 2012
Friday, Jan. 20
The basic explanation is an improving economy coupled with pent-up demand.
Bob Iger's compensation totaled $31.4 million in 2011.
Everybody will be paid off once the team is sold. The Chapter 11 reorganization plan is set for court approval...
It's the lowest level in almost three years and fourth-lowest in the state.
He's leading 32-26 in the latest Clemson University poll.
The reality is that all taxes should be raised, not lowered.
California's unemployment rate in December was 11.1 percent, down from 11.3 percent the previous month.
Anti-piracy votes postponed, Hollywood hoping to cut deal, former GE lending unit under investigation, and mayor eyes China for funding help.
Thursday, Jan. 19
Nice to see that Chrysalis will receive $200,000 from a group of downtown businesses.
Deputy Chief of Staff Matt Szabo does not preclude the possibility.
But what about the city's deficit - not to mention its institutional stagnation?
A real milestone in the migration to digital content.
Frank and Jamie were on hand this morning to complete the paperwork.
Southwest did say that it's reducing the amount of recline.
Jobless claims tumble, Kodak files Chapter 11, big lease for Port of Long Beach, and Ticketmaster moves to Facebook.
Wednesday, Jan. 18
The cable network will be rebranded as AXS TV.
It's the predictable but still stunning fallout to today's protests.
Seems that debt is fine and dandy, except in the cases when it's not.
Everyone is saying pretty much what you'd expect them to say.
Contracts were allegedly awarded to companies controlled by the official's brothers,
The deal is done, reports the LAT.
His faulty calculus is almost as distressing as the no-new-tax mantra we hear from the right.
Quite a few firms in the region doing quite a few deals.
Not much for flourishes, the governor spoke about the need to raise taxes and reduce the budget.
Here's a copy of the text....
Previewing Brown's address, Calpers downsizes portfolio, new councilman for 15th district, and Sundance gets underway.
Tuesday, Jan. 17
The Think Long Committee will not pursue its tax overhaul plan this year.
One of those end-of-an-era stories - and yet one that isn't all that surprising.
He was turned down by all the studios.
Freedom of expression is winning out over protection of content.
This is truly insane.
It's still cheaper for shippers to use L.A. or Long Beach rather than NY and New Jersey.
Still no sign of a significant turnaround in December.
Weak bank earnings, more homeless receiving welfare, doubts on rail alternatives, and rocket mission delayed.
Monday, Jan. 16
If you've yet to hear about SOPA and PIPA, get ready for an quick orientation.
They still have to present the plan to the two boards.
Apparently it's a cheaper way to go than hiring a helicopter.
Room rates in L.A. County averaged $148.72 in November, up 2.8 percent from a year earlier.
Carnival takes hit from cruise accident, "VIP" loans linked to local congressmen, and L.A. office market picking up.
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