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Thursday, October 2, 2008
Credit freeze puts businesses on thin ice
Business |
October 2, 2008
Janet Hildreth is gearing up for Black Friday at her San Francisco flooring company. Read more
Sunday, September 7, 2008
The peaks and valets of parking in Culver City
California | Local |
September 7, 2008
By dinner time on most nights in downtown Culver City, a steady flow of traffic fills the city’s three public parking garages and scores of metered spaces, spilling out into residential streets. Read more
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Video game night becomes networking in Hollywood
Business |
August 26, 2008
It was dark and drizzling when screenwriter Justin Marks did what many in Hollywood have fantasized during their bleakest career moments: He attacked his agent with a chain saw. Read more
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Residents see downside of downtown
California | Local |
August 19, 2008
On the worst days, Keith Kang’s commute from his home in Corona to his graphic design business in Fullerton could almost equal a quarter of the workday. Read more
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Sponsors’ splash diluted by rogue marketers
Business |
August 12, 2008
When former Chinese gymnastics champion Li Ning ascended on a high wire to the top of the Olympic stadium Friday to ignite the caldron, it was a magical finale to a dazzling opening ceremony. Read more
Monday, August 11, 2008
Business budgets bode ill
Business |
August 11, 2008
Pat Dahlson’s wholesale flower business was blooming last year. Read more
Monday, August 4, 2008
BOOKMARKS
Business |
August 4, 2008
Looking for the right place to open a store or set up a company? Read more
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Green energy financing OKd
California | Local |
July 23, 2008
Berkeley and Palm Desert may be poles apart when it comes to politics. Read more
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
An unwanted long weekend
World |
July 15, 2008
Another brief footnote to the absurdity of daily life in Iraq: On a recent Thursday, the Rafidain Bank in the southern city of Amarah was not serving customers, though employees were inside and it was not a holiday. Read more
Monday, June 16, 2008
Now it’s a piece of cake
California | Local |
June 16, 2008
Not too long ago, Rena Puebla and Ellie Genuardi had a hard time getting distributors to carry their unique cake toppers – porcelain-like figurines that interchange to make gay, straight and interracial couples. Read more
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Baghdad florist’s business is wilting like a thirsty rose
World |
May 13, 2008
Love is in the air in Yousif Mohammed’s shop. Read more
Monday, May 12, 2008
Diversity is a selling feature
Business |
May 12, 2008
Dear Karen: My company is certified as disadvantaged and minority- and woman-owned. Read more
Friday, April 25, 2008
Santa Monica suspends ban on fast jets
California | Local |
April 25, 2008
Santa Monica officials on Thursday suspended a ban on high-speed jets at the city’s airport until a federal court decides whether the controversial restrictions are legal. Read more
Monday, April 21, 2008
Hollywood as a teaching tool
Business |
April 21, 2008
The idea that Hollywood has something to teach corporate America about good business practices might sound like the inspiration for a new comedy movie. Read more
A private autopsy
Health |
April 21, 2008
1-800-AUTOPSY
When Sharon Waldorf’s mother died, the Los Angeles County coroner suggested she call 1-800-AUTOPSY.
“I laughed, ‘Are you kidding?’ Read more
Friday, April 11, 2008
Venezuela seizes sugar plantations
World |
April 11, 2008
Venezuelan armed forces occupied 32 sugar plantations Thursday, the latest in a wave of takeovers that some say is a bid by President Hugo Chavez to regain political momentum and reverse his recent slide in the polls. Read more
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Mayor chides ICE for workplace raids
California | Local |
April 10, 2008
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has asked the federal government to review its immigration enforcement priorities, warning that work-site raids on “non-exploitative” businesses could have “severe and lasting effects” on the local economy. Read more
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
China marches into outsourcing
Business |
April 8, 2008
In the foothills of Yuelu Mountain here, a young Mao Tse-tung found inspiration in nature for his political aspirations. Read more
Monday, April 7, 2008
From postmortems a livelihood springs
Business |
April 7, 2008
Vidal Herrera has heard every joke about death. Read more
