Which Way, L.A.?
A Third NBA Team for Southern California?
Anaheim has approved a $75 million bond issue to get a third professional NBA team in Southern California, but steps to move the Kings from Sacramento have been delayed.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenThe City of Anaheim has approved a $75 million bond issue to get a third professional basketball team in Southern California, but steps to move the Kings from Sacramento have been delayed. A new proposal means the NBA might get more money if the Kings stay where they are. Are professional sports franchises really a good deal? Also, a new program at UCLA for Jazz, America's original form of music. We talk with legendary guitarist and professor, Kenny Burrell. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, today's taxes and tomorrow's financial problems.
Banner image: Fans of the Sacramento Kings cheer against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 13, 2011 at Power Balence Pavilion in Sacramento, California. Photo: Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images
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3 storiesA Third NBA Team for Southern California?
Today was the day the Maloof Brothers, who own the Sacramento Kings , were set to apply for relocation to Anaheim. That would add a third National Basketball Association franchise to Los Angeles, alongside the Lakers and Clippers .
Read the story18 minGraduate Program in Jazz at UCLA
He's been called a great guitarist by other great guitarists, including George Benson and Jimi Hendrix, and played with musicians and singers including Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday and Ray Charles. He's made more than 100 solo recordings, which may be a record.
Read the story8 minTax Cuts and the National Debt
Since the days of Ronald Reagan, it's been an article of Republican faith that cutting taxes liberates money for the business investments that create jobs and increase prosperity. This day, when income taxes are due, is a good time to ask if that's true.
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