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Peace at the Grocery Store
Today, it appears the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have avoided a strike that had the potential for widespread economic repercussions. More directly important to consumers was last weekend’s deal between Vons, Ralphs, Albertsons and the grocery workers. On Reporter’s Notebook, will Felix the Cat be bad for business in downtown Los Angeles?
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenToday, it appears the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have avoided a strike that had the potential for widespread economic repercussions. More directly important to consumers was last weekend’s deal between Vons, Ralphs, Albertsons and the grocery workers. On Reporter’s Notebook, will Felix the Cat be bad for business in downtown Los Angeles?
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3 storiesMayor Under Scrutiny for Ethics Violation in Universal City Development Deal
Does Antonio Villaraigosa ’s love affair with a Telemundo reporter have any affect on his duties as Mayor? Neighbors of Universal City say maybe so. Telemundo is part of NBC-Universal , which is planning a three billion dollar development project over the next twenty years.
Read the story4 minNew Grocery Workers Contract Regains Benefits
It appears that one of LA’s major economic engines will not be shut down by a labor dispute as shipping companies and the Longshore and Warehouse Union reached a tentative agreement today. If it’s ratified, that’s good news for the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.
Read the story13 minFelix the Cat Becomes Permanent Fixture in L.A.’s Cityscape
Rome has the Coliseum, Paris the Eiffel Tower and Washington the memorials to various presidents. Last week, LA history buffs were delighted when the Cultural Heritage Commission designated Felix Chevrolet a cultural monument—because of the rooftop sign featuring the comic character Felix the Cat.
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