March 18 - March 24, 2012
Friday, Mar. 23
Here's a news flash: They're not soaring anymore. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Reed introduced a paywall in early 2010, which no doubt resulted in losing readers $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Retailer got all the needed approvals in advance of council vote. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
First four seasons get the once over. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Who knows where the this horrible story will lead, but there's no denying its resonance. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The long-awaited 7.6-mile connection will be up and running on April 28. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
February's 11.8 percent rate is still very high - nearly a full percentage higher than California's jobless rate of 10.9 percent (also unchanged from January). The U.S. unemployment rate in February was 8.3 percent. Somewhat better news: the separate payroll survey shows that L.A. gained 28,900 jobs in February; in all of California, the increase was 4,000. Here's the EDD release.... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
He happens to be the biggest shareholder of Lions Gate Entertainment. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Investor confidence is up, B of A tests foreclosure alternative, council to consider Chinatown Walmart, and how L.A. could save $350 million. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Thursday, Mar. 22
There's not much to understand: Local unions don't like it and some councilmembers are taking note. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Financing remains the top problem faced by many business owners. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
This tells you a lot about income divisions in Los Angeles. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
They include Pat Lynch, the former general manager. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Harold Simmons believes the president is "the most dangerous American alive." $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Governor's proposal to raise taxes would not go to K-12 school and community colleges. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Jobless claims hit 4-year low, mortgage rates top 4 percent, huge advance sales for "Hunger Games," and efforts to block Walmart in Chinatown. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Wednesday, Mar. 21
Lettuce, cabbage, and tomatoes are practically steals. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The issue is inaccurate pricing at checkout stands. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
It's part of a national expansion of the high-end burger chain, which is half-owned by nightclub/hotel impresario Sam Nazarian. The plan is to reach more than 20 locations by the end of the year. From Bloomberg: Nazarian sees his premium restaurants and burgers as apart from the pack. Umami serves up hand-chopped ahi tuna with wasabi flake, and offers wine and martinis in some locations. These are the latest evolutionary twist on the Southern Californian... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Crews are on site at the Grand Avenue location. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Another step in the evolution of the gaming business. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Recession pushed many people into business ownership. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Drilling doesn't mean lower prices, iPad is too fast for your own good, pushing more exports from L.A., and TV connected to the Internet. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Tuesday, Mar. 20
Why do Costco and Trader Joe's have plenty of employees and still make money?
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Students in California tend to drop out a lot more frequently than in other parts of the country - and that means lower skill sets, which almost guarantees that these kids won't find a decent job. All of which puts pressure on business owners to find qualified people. And unless voters approve a ballot initiative to raise taxes, educators could be faced with still more budget cuts. Available at kpcc.org and podcast (Business Update with... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
If this were a business, they would have somebody's head. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
How the career of a high-ranking Morgan Stanley executive came tumbling down. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Oil prices dropping, small pickup in L.A.'s Latino population, Cal State plans enrollment freeze, and fading interest in law school. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Monday, Mar. 19
"This American Life's" retraction program hits upon a larger question. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
It's actually a complicated problem. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Meanwhile, Disney is tallying the losses for its megaflop, "John Carter." $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Why do you think? They're not men. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Not a pretty picture if you drop it face down. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Alaska Airlines will operate out of Terminal 6 instead of Terminal 3. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Apple to pay dividend, gas prices nudge lower, L.A. billionaire to enter Dodgers fray, and non-legacy carriers get high marks. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
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