February 10 - February 16, 2008

Friday, Feb. 15
This is an appalling story and yet there still isn't much being reported about the company itself.
Barron's found the CNBC star to be playing fast and loose with his stock picks. But that's not the whole story.
Billionaire Ron Burkle and Activision's Bobby Kotick are on separate sides in the battle with Microsoft.
The flap over making Pico and Olympic one-way explains a lot about why nothing gets done about L.A. traffic.
Mayor pushes Pico/Olympic plan, Countrywide delinquency rate slows, and hotshots subpoenaed in Pellicano case.
Thursday, Feb. 14
Meet Jeffrey Berns of Tarzana, who last year filed more subprime-related lawsuits than anyone.
Who is the better tyrant... er, boss? We'll put our money on the Rotten Old Bastard.
You might argue that down is down, no matter the measurement. But the degree of down can be a big deal.
The NYT will eliminate 100 newsroom jobs through buyouts, attrition and possibly layoffs.
Bernanke says economy will rebound later this year, Rocky goes after health insurers, and prepare for V-Day gridlock.
Wednesday, Feb. 13
The online prediction market has proven to be eerily reliable over the years. So what happened in California?
Nancy Silverton, Mario Batali and Joseph Bastianich could become the Coen brothers of the food business.
January median price is down to $458,000; L.A. County home sales tumble 50.1 percent.
The paper will reduce its workforce by 100-150 jobs, including 40-50 in the newsroom.
Actors push for early talks, Blue Cross pulls back from outrageous policy, and USC stays in Coliseum.
Tuesday, Feb. 12
There's little chance of an outright acquisition, but what about Murdoch picking up a large stake?
Malibu-based publisher sells financial title to the owner New Beauty magazine, Need we say more?
Port officials are pushing for a new site in the outer habor, but community groups are raising a stink.
GM loses big bucks, writers vote on ending strike, JetBlue launches LAX service, and Lerach prepares for jail.
Monday, Feb. 11
Trader Joe's seems to think it's perfectly safe. But many of the chain's customers apparently think otherwise.
An increase in cover prices and Hollywood sites like TMZ might have played a part.
With the strike almost over, there’s endless speculation on how the advertising landscape might change.
The San Diego attorney is headed to federal prison for his role in a kickback scheme involving class-action lawsuits.
Yahoo rejects Microsoft bid, writers hail contract, home prices fall in January, and law firm cleans up.
Sunday, Feb. 10
The new plan is for all members to cast ballots; writers could be working by Wednesday.
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