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Los angeles
How Iran's election could affect an LA tech entrepreneur
May 5, 2017
The founder of "the Persian equivalent of Reddit" talks to us about doing business with Iran from afar.
Why construction workers in LA make less than they used to
by
Kai Ryssdal
May 1, 2017
Here's where we talk about diminished unions and immigration.
LA homeless survey helps service groups plan and budget
Apr 17, 2017
Agencies need to know who the people are as well as how many.
What Trump's plans for small business could do to this pie shop
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bridget Bodnar
Feb 6, 2017
In Los Angeles, the owners of The Pie Hole are waiting to find out about the president's plans for small businesses.
What Trump's trade policies could mean for the high-end jeans business
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bridget Bodnar
Feb 1, 2017
Peter Kim is the founder and CEO of Hudson Jeans, a high-end denim company based in LA. He talks about how he made his company and what this new administration might mean for his business.
Downtown Los Angeles becomes a giant construction zone
by
Reema Khrais
Jan 26, 2017
The city hasn't seen a building boom like this since the '20s.
Mayor Eric Garcetti wants to bring more tech jobs to Los Angeles
by
Molly Wood
Jan 26, 2017
HE believes L.A. is a prime location for tech companies to grow.
For public good, not for profit.
Los Angeles plans for spending $1.2 billion to help homeless
Jan 16, 2017
Priority for much of the housing money will go to people who’ve been on the streets for a long time, with no respite. But some think more of the money should go to help homeless families.
5 economic takeaways about the Chargers’ move to Los Angeles
by
Andy Uhler
Jan 13, 2017
It’s the nation’s second-largest media market. What does that mean for the former San Diego team?
How one infrastructure project impacts the economy
by
Reema Khrais
Nov 15, 2016
Donald Trump plans to use infrastructure spending to boost jobs and the economy.