Recently added articles from Los Angeles Business Journal:
Market has builder thinking small: KB Home cuts sizes, prices for housing line.(CONSTRUCTION)(Kaufman and Broad Home Corp.)(Company overview)
Oct 12, 2009; ... When KB Home was known as Kaufman & Broad, it had the reputation of selling fairly modest, affordable homes to the masses during the postwar era's long suburban growth. But during the recent housing boom, the company's revenue and profits soared along with the size of its ...
Driven away: ports' clean air program shuts down some truckers.
Oct 12, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RANDY Thomas has spent the last four decades proudly running his South Los Angeles trucking firm, which services the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. As the ports ballooned to become the largest trade complex in the country, Thomas' ...
Applebee's grows fat on discounts: chain bucks sector slowdown with deals.(HOSPITALITY)(Applebee's International Inc. Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar)
Oct 12, 2009; ... Diners at Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill in Norwalk had to wait 20 minutes for tables on a recent Sunday evening. Standing amid signs offering dramatic meal discounts, they seemed content to bide their time. Emerging later fully sated, several said it was well worth the ...
Driving up sales with Latinos: Chevron revamps gas stations to appeal to Hispanic customers.(UP FRONT)
Oct 12, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A bag of Sabritos chips dangles next to the checkout counter. Jalapenos are featured prominently alongside the hot dog roller. Signs proclaim "Prepared to Your Taste" in Spanish. Customers can get a copy of La Opinion with their coffee in the morning. ...
Links to Dodgers memories: new Farmer John's hot dog ads seek to tap fans' nostalgia.(UP FRONT)(Brief article)
Oct 12, 2009; ... There's at least one L.A. company that has more than a passing interest in whether a struggling Manny Ramirez can power the Dodgers to victory in the Fall Classic. It's Farmer John, the local meat packer that grinds out millions of Dodger Dogs each season. Farmer ...