June 1 - June 7, 2008

Saturday, Jun. 7
Arjun Murti, who has been predicting a big jump in crude prices, sees the possibility of $5.75-a-gallon gasoline.
The Countrywide CEO treating some borrowers better than others may be legal, but sure doesn't look good.
Friday, Jun. 6
Oil and gas prices spike, differing cost estimates from writers strike, big numbers for upfronts, and calculating Bratz royalties.
The U.S. unemployment rate soared to 5.5 percent, while the separate payroll survey showed a loss of 49,000 jobs.
Thursday, Jun. 5
Stocks and home values helped contribute to a $1.7 trillion drop in the net worth of U.S. households.
Zell & Co. want to eliminate 82 pages a week. They also say that productivity is lagging.
The former Broadcom co-founder is charged with conspiracy and securities fraud - as well as distributing controlled substances.
Shoppers hit the discounters, housing inventory declines, L.A. to sue Time Warner Cable, and studios may owe actors.
Wednesday, Jun. 4
Folks at the Times say that it's part of an overall cutback within the Features section.
Would you believe a "Six Flags Fun Park" videogame that you play at home? An L.A. company is developing it.
It's gotten so crazy that folks are buying seats for next season just to have priority for the Finals.
The jobless rate remained fairly low for most of 2007, but the slower economy is finally having an impact.
Oil prices keep falling, Ed McMahon defaults, no more Ted airline, and SAG cuts 300 waiver deals for producers.
Tuesday, Jun. 3
Two big Hollywood names, Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun, will be developing an entertainment Web site.
They've reached a four-year deal with Fox that will give the top stars nearly $400,000 an episode.
Traffic has soared in recent months, but what happens after the elections are over?
Review of newspaper Web sites finds the navigation "primitive" and "clumsy," but the content is good.
GM thinking small, why Wachovia CEO got the boot, SAG talks to resume, and no more Kinko's.
Monday, Jun. 2
The landmark Century City property is being sold for $366.5 million. No word on what the new owners have in mind.
L.A. is near the top of the pricing chart, although a little relief might be near.
Fire doesn't impact Universal schedule, SATC's up-and-down weekend, Hilton raids Starwood, and Semel goes after IMG.
Sunday, Jun. 1
Why on earth is the former president spending so much time with the Bev Hills playboy?
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