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. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Here's a reminder that despite all the turmoil in the credit markets some industries continue to do well. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Friday, Feb. 29
No big Hollywood names to testify, but the folks from HBO’s “In Treatment” will have a field day. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The L.A.-based defense contractor pulls huge upset in $40-billion contract for refueling tankers. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
When will investigators start asking company and government honchos about slaughterhouse abuses? $MTEntryExcerpt$>
January unemployment in L.A. County was 5.7 percent, up from 5.4 percent a month earlier. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
As the dollar keeps declining, cheaper California wines are finding an overseas audience. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
L.A. gas prices jump, dollar keeps dropping, SAG leaders keep squabbling, and Ticketmaster talking to AEG. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Thursday, Feb. 28
A low-level employee from slaughterhouse could be cutting plea deal as Chino takes it on the chin. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Co-CEOs Robert Shaye and Michael Lynne are out as Time Warner looks to tighten up its movie operations. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Shifting a series from Webisodes to prime time could be a challenge, at least based on Tuesday night's numbers. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
L.A. officials insist on jamming as many rental units into as many already-clogged neighborhoods as possible. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Bush says there's no recession, court rejects state pollution laws, and Humane Society sues USDA over cattle. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Wednesday, Feb. 27
That
very slight independent movie "Once" proves that cheap budgets can produce big returns. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The list includes thousands of stores and restaurants that were supplied meat from Hallmark/Westland. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
In the restaurant business, loud is young and sexy; quiet is for the Early Birds. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
OC new car registrations tumble 28.5 percent in January, another sign of an slowing economy. And L.A.? $MTEntryExcerpt$>
More rate cuts likely, local economy on the ropes through 2008, and Pellicano defendants negotiate plea deals. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Tuesday, Feb. 26
Yes, U.S. demand is slowing and that should mean lower prices. But it's a lot more complicated. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Starbucks will be closed for several hours tonight and the competition is ready to pounce. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Local restaurants and supermarkets appear to have received the beef from the Chino slaughterhouse. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
More bad news on home prices, WGA seeks revenue boost, and even the Oscar ads tanked. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Monday, Feb. 25
Movies that were too grim and had relatively little star power probably doomed this year's show. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
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