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Monday, November 24, 2008
UC students protest proposed funding cuts
California | Local |
November 24, 2008
The undocumented student from Peru recounted a gloomy tale: She had to quit UCLA this fall because her family fell on hard times. Read more
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Friday, November 14, 2008
Fees for students may rise next fall
California | Local |
November 14, 2008
California’s two public university systems are warning that student fees could increase about 10% next year, and maybe more, if the state’s dire budget situation does not improve. Read more
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Alaska charges steep prices for state records
National |
October 18, 2008
Alaska offers no bargains to people asking for records of the taxpayers’ money at work. Read more
Monday, October 6, 2008
Get used to flying the ‘unbundled’ skies
Business |
October 6, 2008
The idea of paying a single, simple fare to fly on an airliner is becoming as quaint as stewardesses in short skirts. Read more
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Doctor accused in Congress’ probe
Science |
October 4, 2008
A prominent Emory University psychiatrist received at least $2.8 million in consulting fees from companies whose drugs he was evaluating and failed to report a third of it, congressional investigators studying medical conflicts of interest said Friday. Read more
Thursday, September 25, 2008
WaMu free checking – give or take $5
Business |
September 25, 2008
Washington Mutual Inc., which has made free checking a cornerstone of its marketing campaign, is about to start imposing a $5 fee on noncustomers who come into a branch and cash a check drawn on a WaMu personal account. Read more
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Eli Lilly to disclose payments to doctors
Business |
September 24, 2008
In an industry first, Eli Lilly & Co. Read more
Friday, September 19, 2008
In-flight service cuts touted
Business |
September 19, 2008
US Airways Group Inc., the only U.S. carrier to charge for sodas, coffee and tea, said its new policy has cut cabin congestion and the time flight attendants spend serving drinks. Read more
Friday, September 12, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Deadline nears on plan for 2 toll lanes in L.A. County
California | Local |
August 27, 2008
State lawmakers are moving to allow lone motorists to use carpool lanes on congested stretches of the 110 and 10 freeways – for a fee. Read more
Cellphone bill roams to the stratosphere
Business |
August 27, 2008
Santa Monica resident Aurelie Foucaut traveled last month to Paris with her two kids. Read more
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Utility fees sought for environmental research center
Business |
August 26, 2008
With this year’s legislative session in its final days, lawmakers Monday unveiled a bill mandating new fees from electricity ratepayers to fund a University of California-run global warming research center. Read more
Friday, August 22, 2008
Airlines’ board fees are dinging surfers
Business |
August 22, 2008
Swelling airline fees are wiping out traveling surfers’ hopes of catching the next big wave. Read more
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Fannie, Freddie will raise some fees, lower others
Business |
August 17, 2008
The two biggest sources of mortgages for American home buyers plan to raise their base fees to counter what they see as continuing “adverse conditions” in the real estate marketplace. Read more
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Port funds could be diverted
California | Local |
August 14, 2008
Money collected in Los Angeles County to clean up its polluted ports would be shared with the Central Valley under a proposal by the Schwarzenegger administration that is drawing opposition from Southern California leaders. Read more
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Fannie Mae to double lender charges
Business |
August 6, 2008
Fannie Mae on Tuesday outlined a new pricing policy aimed at helping the mortgage finance giant gird against increased credit risks and losses from home loans it buys from mortgage lenders, but the changes could end up squeezing out many borrowers. Read more
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
On JetBlue, a blanket and pillow will cost you $7
Business |
August 5, 2008
A cozy snooze will now come at a cost on some JetBlue Airways flights. Read more
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Parking rates may increase
California | Local |
July 17, 2008
Already reeling from high gas prices, motorists soon will have to pay more to park in Los Angeles. Read more
Countrywide agrees to settle payment-collection claims
Business |
July 17, 2008
Countrywide Home Loans Inc. Read more
