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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.
The best cities for cheapskates
Jeremy Hobson May 4, 2012
Where are the best places in the U.S. for cheapskates to live?
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.
Teachers reflect on state worker pension reform
David Gura Apr 23, 2012
Many states are cutting back on benefits promised to public employees, sparking a political debate.
Los Angeles hosts a 10-mile-long block party
Eve Troeh Apr 24, 2012
CicLAvia, an event that brought 100,000 people out on their bikes, got people to linger where they usually don't.
Bringing fresh food to everyone in New Orleans
Tess Vigeland Apr 13, 2012
It's been six years since Hurricane Katrina, and grocery chains are still hesitant to return to New Orleans. Actor Wendell Pierce is trying to fix that by launching his own grocery store chain.
Building business skills in New Orleans' music industry
Zoe Sullivan Apr 12, 2012
New Orleans has long been a music Mecca, but it has surprisingly little infrastructure for the business side of the industry. To help fill this gap, two hip-hop entrepreneurs have been sharing the gospel of copyright and licensing with local musicians and producers.
The regional differences in the U.S. job market
Frank Newport Apr 5, 2012
Are some cities doing better than others when it comes to recovery, and a positive outlook for jobs in the near future?
