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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.
GM signs deal to sponsor Manchester United
Christopher Werth May 31, 2012
General Motors announced today a major Chevrolet sponsorship deal with the popular English soccer team, Manchester United.
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.
Astrodome could get $270 million fix-up
Mitchell Hartman May 24, 2012
Once touted as the Eighth Wonder of the World, the futuristic stadium might have a future as an events venue.
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.
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.
Tracing the history of the ball
Kai Ryssdal May 17, 2012
In "The Ball," author John Fox looks at why we play, and how we play, through the titular object.
Bigger, faster, stronger: The rising cost of youth sports
Tess Vigeland May 24, 2012
Tess talks to author Mark Hyman about the arms race to give our kids an advantage on the playing field.
Small Talk: Birthday clown, the oldest booze cruise?
Brendan Newnam May 14, 2012
The news that didn't quite make the headlines. This week: 'Official' Dodgers fan ganja, recreating the world's oldest beer and Dominic Deville, the scary Swiss birthday clown.
