Authorities Vow To Track Down Illegal Immigrants
U.S. authorities are vowing to track down illegal immigrants at home and at work after only eight people volunteered for a self-deportation program. The nearly three-week trial for illegal immigrants who have ignored court orders to leave the country ends Friday in five cities.
via Los Angeles Times - Top News on 8/22/08
Bernard Parks calls on his rival Mark Ridley-Thomas to return $4.5 million raised on his behalf by a labor alliance that included Tyrone Freeman, who is facing an inquiry.
Controversy surrounding a powerful Los Angeles labor leader threatened Thursday to alter the landscape beneath the county's hottest political race, which has been fueled by record amounts of union spending.
Controversy surrounding a powerful Los Angeles labor leader threatened Thursday to alter the landscape beneath the county's hottest political race, which has been fueled by record amounts of union spending.
via SFGate: Top News Stories by myi@sfchronicle.com (Matthew Yi) on 8/22/08
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Thursday that the budget deadlock could last for several more weeks, a delay that would force him to call a special election. Two significant pieces of his budget require voter approval, and many state lawmakers consider...
via L.A. Times - Business on 8/22/08
JACKSON, Wyo. -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said today the financial crisis that has pounded the country -- coupled with higher inflation -- is taking a toll on the economy and poses a major challenge to Fed policymakers as they try to restore stability.
via News by editor@dailynews.com (Art Marroquin, Staff Writer) on 8/21/08
Unionized passenger service workers at Los Angeles International Airport overwhelmingly agreed to authorize a strike against their employers, officials announced Thursday.
via News by editor@dailynews.com (Kerry Cavanaugh, Staff Writer) on 8/21/08
A turf battle between two Los Angeles city employee unions hit the airwaves Thursday, as one group began running radio ads asking the mayor and City Council to investigate its rival.
via Mayor Sam's Sister City - Home of Los Angeles Politics by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Higby) on 8/22/08
The Shaw Family will return to Leimert Park this Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to gather signatures for the petition to put Jamiel's Law on the ballot. Mayoral candidate Walter Moore will be there from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. passing out yard signs and bumper stickers. There's even a rumor...
Buffett: Economy’s troubles will continue
Buffett: Economy’s troubles will continue
via MSNBC.com: Business on 8/22/08
via Reuters: Business News on 8/21/08
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Warren Buffett, the billionaire co-founder of a top private equity firm and a prominent voice for U.S. fiscal responsibility, called on the United States and its elected officials to combat the nation's fast-growing, multi-trillion dollar debt load.
via KNBC.com Video on 8/21/08
Laurel Erickson reports.Wannabe City Attorney Jack Weiss blames the media for his ineffectiveness
Councilman Jack Weiss has gambled his political future by hanging out in the Antonio Villaraigosa's back pocket for years in hopes the mayor's coattails will carry him into the City Attorney's Office despite his lackluster record of achievement and public service.via Zuma's LA Daily Blog by zumadogg@gmail.com (zuma dogg) on 8/21/08
Will someone please write Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa for this massive water wasting. I think Schwarzenegger should be on the next high speed rail from Sacramento to L.A. to yell at the mayor over...
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