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Vote of Confidence
ADVERTISING: Engage elected to work for free to assist an Eric Garcetti PAC in order to score future contracts. Engage: BDR campaigned for future political gigs by working for free on Eric Garcetti’s mayoral campaign. June 10, 2013 midnight $$ ShareLos Angeles City Council Approves Plastic Bag Ban
The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday approved a ban on plastic bags at grocery stores and other retailers that sell perishable food items.
State Sells Downtown L.A. Parcel to City
The California Department of General Services on Monday said it had sold a vacant 1.9-acre parcel in the Los Angeles Civic Center district for park development.
If You Say It, You’ve Got to Play It
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Ben M. Davidson’s friends were surprised to see him quoted in Bloomberg Businessweek’s cover story last month about the collapse of global law firm Howrey.
Hard Lessons on Development
OP-ED: Governor’s approach to funding schools underscores importance of other kinds of economic intervention.
Kofi Sefa-Boakye laments the loss of Community Redevelopment Agencies.
Toll Roads Pay Off Over Long Haul
OP-ED
Matthew Click hopes to steer California toward more toll lanes to drive down traffic.
Clang Clang Clank
Backers split over type of trolley for Miracle Mile rail line
Miracle Mile business interests in conflict over what kind of trolley to use as they prepare to punch the ticket for a new line.
Rival Business Lobbyists? Oh, Brother!
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L.A. personal injury attorney and liberal Democrat Brian Kabateck has long been at political odds with his younger brother John, a Republican who heads the California chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business.
Attorney, Heal Thyself
COMMENT
Don’t kill the state law called Micra: It has been a life saver for California’s medical industry, Charles Crumpley writes.
New Mayor May Reshape L.A. With Help From Old One
COMMENTARY
Dan Schnur thinks Richard Riordan and Eric Garcetti might elect to shake up the city of L.A.’s budget status quo.
FAA May Crack Down on Helicopter Noise in L.A.
The Federal Aviation Administration will look at modifying helicopter routes and having the aircraft fly at higher altitudes in certain areas as a way to address noise complaints from L.A.-area residents.
Shipping Routes Changed to Save the Whales
To reduce freighter collisions with whales near the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association announced Friday it is changing routes.
L.A. To Create Consolidated Planning Department
The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday approved creation of a new Department of City Planning & Development.
Survey Says Businesses Don’t Love L.A.
Business owners and executives in Los Angeles County are less optimistic about the local economy this year than last year, according to a survey from the Los Angeles County Business Federation.
Aecom to Oversee College District’s Building Program
The Los Angeles Community College District this week awarded Aecom Technology Corp. a contract to oversee the final phase of the district’s $6 billion capital program.
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