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‘Dude, Where’s My Airplane?’

AVIATION: ILFC sues insurer over loss of aircraft in Russia.Jet lessor ILFC seeks insurance payment for a plane lost in Russia.

By Ryan Faughnder May 13, 2013 midnight   $$ Share

Wesco Awarded Airbus Contract

Valencia aerospace parts supplier Wesco Aircraft Holdings Inc. has received a contract to supply European aircraft manufacturer Airbus SAS with fasteners and hardware components.

Bellisio Foods to Buy Overhill Farms for $81 Million

Bellisio Foods Inc. on Wednesday said that it has agreed to buy Vernon frozen foods supplier Overhill Farms Inc. for about $81 million in cash.

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Lawyers Reap Prop. 65’s Rewards

Special Report: Toxic Prop

Proposition 65 attorneys take lion’s share of payouts in some settlements.

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Hoteliers Find Rooms in L.A.

HOSPITALITY: Developers check into projects amid recovery.

Hoteliers have shed their recessionary reservations to move forward on a host of projects.

Mercury Casualty Loses Battle Over Rates

Mercury Casualty Co. has lost a court battle to immediately block state Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones’s order to lower its rates by 8 percent for 270,000 homeowner policyholders.

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Read Their Lips

Kiss duo helps tune up eatery chain

Kiss members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons say their Rock & Brews restaurant project has the right makeup.

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Ad Business Hopes to Stand Out by Blending In

INTERNET: Nativo styles ‘native content’ to match websites.

Ad firm Nativo looks to go “native” online with promotional content that blends in with a website’s style and tone.

Edison Reports Strong Earnings

Edison International on Tuesday reported strong first quarter earnings that beat street estimates as its electric utility subsidiary profited from higher power rates that kicked in this year.

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Food Trucks Running Risk

INSURANCE: Operators moving faster than coverage.

Food trucks can face problems with policies that fail to cover their use as mobile kitchens.

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Asian Accents

TOURISM: Hotels and shops offer cultural comforts to serve wave of Chinese visitors.

L.A.-area businesses look to add services that speak to a rising tide of Chinese visitors.

Online Postage Company Finds Way on Wall Street

INTERNET: Stamps.com’s stock surges after beating earnings expectations.

Online postage company Stamps.com delivers on Wall Street with strong earnings.

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Bread Maker Doesn’t Loaf On Nostalgia

La Brea Bakery giving away hometown trip in grilled-cheese contest.

La Brea Bakery seeks to get a rise out of customers with a grilled-cheese sandwich promotion.

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L.A. Scores Shoots

PHOTOGRAPHY: Production sector soars in first quarter with boost from automobile and fashion advertising.

L.A. shoots rose in a flash during the first quarter with an assist from auto and fashion advertising.

Redondo Beach Moves to Shore Up Hotel Options

HOSPITALITY: Hilton and Marriott projects to add 319 total rooms to city.

Springtime in Redondo Beach has brought new life to the hotel industry in the beachside city.