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Exports in China double market expectations
Rob Schmitz Jun 11, 2012
Amidst the slew of gloomy economic indicators from China over the weekend there was one bright spot: May's overseas shipments from China are up more than 15 percent over last year.
Obama to visit upper-middle-class black L.A.
Shereen Marisol Meraji Jun 6, 2012
Neighbors say they are more economically vulnerable than white counterparts.
Obama to visit 'Black Beverly Hills'
Shereen Marisol Meraji Jun 4, 2012
Black upper middle class View Park in L.A. feels connected to nearby poor neighborhoods.
A nun's take on the economic recovery
Jeremy Hobson May 25, 2012
Sister Albertina Morales works with some of the most economically destitute people in Los Angeles. And according to her, the economic recovery isn't much of a recovery at all.
Los Angeles moves to eliminate plastic bags
David Brancaccio May 24, 2012
The Los Angeles City Council has voted to phase out plastic bags at the checkout with a ten cent tax. Other cities around the country have enacted similar measures, but Los Angeles is the largest U.S. city to do so.
U.S. puts tariffs on Chinese solar panels
Rob Schmitz May 18, 2012
The U.S. believes China is dumping solar panels at below-market prices in America and has hit back with a penalty of 31 percent. That tariff is surprisingly steep and many in China are not reacting well. Could they backfire?
L.A. pro teams pull postseason hat trick
Eve Troeh May 17, 2012
The Lakers, the Clippers and the Kings all in the playoffs at the same time this year. That spells big money for the Staples Center and busy times for the people who transform the sports arena from a basketball court to hockey rink.
Growing pains in South Los Angeles
Desiree Pena May 1, 2012
South L.A. resident Everett Courtney reflects on his city's rebirth.
Reporter's Notebook: Building prosperity is still a struggle in South L.A.
Mitchell Hartman Apr 30, 2012
Twenty years after the riots, a reporter returns.
Economic mobility in South L.A., two decades later
Mitchell Hartman Apr 26, 2012
Twenty years after the L.A. riots, many residents who move up the economic ladder move out of South L.A.
