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Man, 91, Accused Of Stealing His Own Car Sues Insurance Company For Rejecting Claim

Clinton Hutchison told CBS2 News he used his 2004 Buick Regal for daily visits to see his wife of 68 years, who is suffering from Alzheimer’s, in a rest home until it was stolen in January from right outside his residence.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/06/12

Hermosa Beach City Council Approves Study Of Oil Drilling Proposal

On Tuesday the council unanimously approved an environmental impact report for the oil drilling project proposed by E&B Natural Resources Management Corp.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/30

‘Child Rapists’ Among Arrestees In Raids On Unlicensed Contractors

A registered sex offender and several people with arrest warrants were among those targeted in a multi-city sting operation aimed at unlicensed contractors.

2013/03/15

SoCal BBB Chapter Kicked Out For Pay-To-Play Scheme

The Southern California chapter of the Better Business Bureau was forced to resign from the national organization after an internal investigation found higher ratings were awarded to businesses that paid for membership status.

2013/03/12

Iowa Governor Plans To Lure Calif. Businesses To Hawkeye State

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad will visit California Tuesday to convince Golden State businesses to move to the Hawkeye State.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/02/18

Gov. Brown: Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s Radio Ad ‘Barely A Fart’

Gov. Jerry Brown Tuesday compared a radio advertisement that criticized business in the Golden State released by Texas Gov. Rick Perry to…flatulence.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/02/05

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LAX Ranked Among Worst Airports For Connecting Flights

A new survey finds Los Angeles International Airport is considered by business travelers to be among the worst airports for connecting flights.

2013/01/30

It Pays (Literally) To Impersonate Santa Claus

Many people wonder why an actor would choose to don a white beard and red suit to impersonate Santa Claus every holiday season. Turns out, he’s paid quite a sum to do it.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/12/24

OC Gun Shop Sees Increase In Business Since Conn. Tragedy

People have been crowding gun stores across Orange County following the Conn. elementary school massacre.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/12/19

UCLA Forecast: Slow Job Growth, Unemployment To Linger Into 2013

A sluggish economic recovery, recession risks in the global economy, and the passage of Proposition 30 may keep the state unemployment rate from dropping next year.

2012/12/05

Businesses File Eleventh-Hour Lawsuit As Cap-And-Trade Takes Hold

Business leaders statewide are voicing strong opposition to a landmark cap-and-trade auction program that took effect on Wednesday.

2012/11/14

More Than 100 Jobs Available At AEG

Los Angeles-based AEG, the world’s largest sports and entertainment company, has more than 100 job openings waiting to be filled all over Southern California.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/11/08

Mayor Extends Tax Holiday To Draw New Businesses To LA

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa extended the welcome mat to prospective new businesses in Los Angeles through 2015.

2012/10/05

Metro Promotion Offers Discounts At Local Businesses For ‘Carmageddon 2′

More than 300 businesses across Los Angeles are offering discounts at their stores during this weekend’s 405 freeway closure.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/26

Comcast Plans To Take 1,000 Jobs Out Of Calif.

Cable provider Comcast says it is closing its three customer call centers in Northern California and moving the 1,000 jobs they provide to Oregon, Washington and Colorado.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/25