February 24 - March 1, 2008

Saturday, Mar. 1
Don't expect to find out what's going on at the Press-Telegram by reading this morning's story.
Here's a reminder that despite all the turmoil in the credit markets some industries continue to do well.
Friday, Feb. 29
No big Hollywood names to testify, but the folks from HBO’s “In Treatment” will have a field day.
The L.A.-based defense contractor pulls huge upset in $40-billion contract for refueling tankers.
When will investigators start asking company and government honchos about slaughterhouse abuses?
January unemployment in L.A. County was 5.7 percent, up from 5.4 percent a month earlier.
As the dollar keeps declining, cheaper California wines are finding an overseas audience.
L.A. gas prices jump, dollar keeps dropping, SAG leaders keep squabbling, and Ticketmaster talking to AEG.
Thursday, Feb. 28
A low-level employee from slaughterhouse could be cutting plea deal as Chino takes it on the chin.
Co-CEOs Robert Shaye and Michael Lynne are out as Time Warner looks to tighten up its movie operations.
Shifting a series from Webisodes to prime time could be a challenge, at least based on Tuesday night's numbers.
L.A. officials insist on jamming as many rental units into as many already-clogged neighborhoods as possible.
Bush says there's no recession, court rejects state pollution laws, and Humane Society sues USDA over cattle.
Wednesday, Feb. 27
That very slight independent movie "Once" proves that cheap budgets can produce big returns.
The list includes thousands of stores and restaurants that were supplied meat from Hallmark/Westland.
In the restaurant business, loud is young and sexy; quiet is for the Early Birds.
OC new car registrations tumble 28.5 percent in January, another sign of an slowing economy. And L.A.?
More rate cuts likely, local economy on the ropes through 2008, and Pellicano defendants negotiate plea deals.
Tuesday, Feb. 26
Yes, U.S. demand is slowing and that should mean lower prices. But it's a lot more complicated.
Starbucks will be closed for several hours tonight and the competition is ready to pounce.
Local restaurants and supermarkets appear to have received the beef from the Chino slaughterhouse.
More bad news on home prices, WGA seeks revenue boost, and even the Oscar ads tanked.
Monday, Feb. 25
Movies that were too grim and had relatively little star power probably doomed this year's show.
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