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Port businesses fear they are falling behind in obtaining federal security clearances for their workers.
New Kid on Block Spurs Touch Up
Glendale Galleria gussies up with glitzy shops to counter the draw of its new neighbor, Americana at Brand.
Profits Hit Nadir At Zenith Corp.
Falling workers’ comp premiums and increasing competition are crunching business insurer Zenith National Insurance.
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Updated: 5/8/2008 8:17:40 PM

Janitor Talks to Continue
Building owners and union leaders will continue talks through the weekend to settle a janitors' strike, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced Thursday.
L.A. Chamber Endorses Bernard Parks
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday endorsed L.A. City Councilman and former L.A. police chief Bernard Parks for county Supervisor.
Visitor Growth Boosts Six Flags
Six Flags Inc., the company that owns Magic Mountain amusement park, said its first-quarter loss narrowed as revenue increased.
Live Nation Narrows Loss on Strong Sales
Live Nation Inc. said it narrowed its first quarter loss thanks to increased sales at its venues.
Activision Posts Strong Q4
Activision Inc. reported strong earnings that beat Wall Street’s estimates after nearly doubling sales.
AEG To Buy Stake in Golden Boy
AEG said Thursday that it will acquire a stake in Los Angeles-based boxing promoter Golden Boy Promotions, Oscar De La Hoya’s company.
Warner Shares Slip on Increased Q2 Loss
Shares in Warner Music Group Corp. dropped as much as 25 percent Thursday after the record label reported a wider second-quarter loss – forcing it to suspend its quarterly dividend.
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Developer Set to Build in Tejon Ranch
A coalition of environmental groups and a developer have agreed on a landmark plan to conserve 90% of the largest chunk of privately owned wilderness remaining in Southern California.
Amgen CEO Optimistic About Future
The beleaguered chief executive of biotech giant Amgen Inc. confronted an often testy group of shareholders Wednesday, his first annual meeting with investors since the company's fortunes took a hard turn last summer.
Studios Get $111 Million in Piracy Case
Viacom Inc.'s Paramount Pictures and other studios were awarded $110.9 million by a U.S. judge in a case over pirated films distributed through the Dutch file- sharing Web site TorrentSpy.com.
 
    

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