Economy
'Leaning In' or Leaning Back?: Women Finding a New Definition of 'Success'
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg has been both lauded and panned for telling women to "lean in" at the workplace. And some women are finding that "having it all" is not all that's worth having. » continue reading
Record Wall Street Gains May Take a While to Reach Main Street
The stock market is soaring and Wall Street is celebrating, but is the economic recovery real for the rest of us? Economist Chris Thornberg gives Madeleine his prognosis for the ailing economy. » continue reading
TaskRabbit CEO Leah Busque, the 'New Mark Zuckerberg'?
Leah Busque is the CEO of the web startup Task Rabbit, and she is being called "the new Mark Zuckerberg." » continue reading
Progress Hard to Find for Iraq's Dumpster Children
For some Iraqi children, survival lies in the rubbish they find in garbage dumps. CNN's Arwa Damon takes a look at an ugly side of Iraq's rebuilding. » continue reading
Why the Sequester Will Not Ruin Your Life...Yet.
The sequester is here: $85 million in budget cuts go into effect at midnight. But how damaging will this seemingly impossible fiscal fallout be? » continue reading
How Will the Sequester Cuts Affect California?
Jason Sisney of California's Legislative Analyst's Office joins Val from Sacramento and outlines the effects of the federal sequester cuts on the Golden State. » continue reading
OC's Great Park: A Work in Progress or a Great Disappointment?
Irvine's Great Park was supposed be the Central Park of the West Coast. But after ten years and hundreds of millions of dollars spent, some say the result is greatly underwhelming. » continue reading
Bill Boyarsky: What Cities Should Be Doing for the Homeless
As Costa Mesa continues its struggle to address the needs of its homeless population, what should other cities be doing? » continue reading
With Reverse Migration, Children of Immigrants Chase 'American Dream' Abroad
Children of immigrants are heading back to their parents' homeland, and they're finding opportunities for fame and fortune. » continue reading
Oysters May Offer Insight Into Our Changing Oceans
The California seafood industry supports thousands of jobs, bolsters the economy, and brings us delicacies such as Pacific oysters. But it's all at risk. » continue reading
End of the World Is Big Business for Shelter Builders
The Mayan Apocalypse. Zombies. Nuclear fallout. While some consider these conspiracies, doomsday bunkers are big business. » continue reading
How to Do the Most Good with Your Charitable Donations
How do you know your donated dollars are doing the most good or helping the most people? New York Times columnist Tina Rosenberg shares some insights. » continue reading
'Lost Angels' Takes a Closer Look at Life on Skid Row
Thomas Napper's documentary explores the often frightening but misunderstood world of those living on Los Angeles' Skid Row. » continue reading
In Heart of Orange County, City Struggles to Handle the Homeless
The affluent city of Costa Mesa has found a way of dealing with its homeless population, but activists say it's just wrong. » continue reading
Microloans Fulfilling Business Owners' Dreams in L.A.
Microloans have helped people around the world achieve economic success. Now, they're doing the same for some L.A. business owners. » continue reading
Made in L.A.: City of Angels Still a Leader in Apparel Manufacturing
L.A. Magazine's Linda Immediato tells Val and Madeleine why L.A. is still the country's leader in apparel manufacturing. » continue reading
A New Face of Hunger in the Land of Plenty?
Even in the wealthiest nation in the world, millions of people still wonder where they'll get their next meal. The recession has made food insecurity a growing problem. » continue reading
Rising Tuition and Growing Food Insecurity Make Free Food Pantries Vital for Some Students
Val Zavala talks to Genevieve Riutort of the Westside Food Bank about its work providing UCLA students in need with free food. » continue reading
Is Southern California Real Estate in for a Boom or a Bust?
Madeleine talks to economist Chris Thornberg about Southern California's recovering real estate market. » continue reading
With Prices Sizzling in the Southland, Housing Market Looking Up
There are signs that the housing market has rebounded. That's good news for sellers, but if you're buying, you better get in line. » continue reading
Need a Job? There's an App for That
Brian Rooney takes a look at how the un- and under-employed are finding ways to make money using their smartphones. » continue reading
Tiny Houses
Val Zavala examines the growing movement of people choosing to live in tiny spaces. » continue reading
Courting Disaster: Budget Cuts Take Heavy Toll on L.A. Courts
We take an exclusive look at the L.A. County Family Court system - overburdened amid severe cutbacks -- and those most affected by it. » continue reading
Ghost Clinics
A look at one L.A.-based "ghost clinic," how crooks swindle Medicare out of billions of dollars each year, and why authorities aren't doing much to prevent it. » continue reading
Contraptions and Curios from the Kickstarter Case File
From the serious to the outlandish, the miniature to the monumental, here are a few projects that got our attention. » continue reading
Start Me Up: Crowd Funding Gives Entrepreneurs a Boost
Entrepreneurs increasingly are turning to crowd funding for their start-up cash. We take a look at one company brokering the deals. » continue reading
The Great Green Rush: Desert Solar Energy Leaving Tortoise in the Dust?
Correspondent Judy Muller travels to the Mojave Desert to witness the "green rush," where the endangered desert tortoise is in a race to survive. » continue reading
Minimalist Math: A (Brief) Guide to Living Small
Six (or maybe five) quick rules to help you minimize your life. » continue reading
Data: The Rising Tide of Medical Debt
Medical debt can lead to delays in care and even bankruptcy, and it's on the rise. How bad is it? We look at the numbers. » continue reading
Your Money or Your Life
When it comes to medical debt, some patients cannot afford to wait to pay their bills. » continue reading
Extended Interview: Bill Moyers
Moyers on crony capitalism, Occupy Wall Street and Obama's own contribution to the economic crisis. Plus, a deeply personal story about his son. » continue reading
Moyers: The Biggest Story of Our Time
Val Zavala speaks to legendary journalist Bill Moyers about the state of our economy, a broken government, and the changing body politic. » continue reading
Government Gone Wild: In the Hot Seat
Ken Simmons is no longer the CEO of HACLA, but he still had to face the wrath of a City Council outraged by the agency's spending. » continue reading
Government Gone Wild: Update
Big changes at L.A.'s Housing Authority. Watch the latest fallout from our revelation of lavish expenditures. » continue reading
Show Me the Money: Government Gone Wild
We continue our investigation into L.A.'s Housing Authority; new details of $100,000 on employee incentives and $7,000 steak dinners. » continue reading
