Television coverage of the 123rd annual Tournament of Roses Parade ended with the final floral float, before the last entrants in the spectacle made their official debut. An estimated 5,000 “Occupy” movement protesters are following the last float, with a Pasadena Police escort. more › Visit link: Estimated 5,000 Occupy the Rose Parade Protesters Following Last Float
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Consumer Confidence Is Up, Survey Says
A new survey shows that consumers have more confidence in our economy. But, despite signs of improvement, it’s still unclear which way our economy will turn. NBC4′s Stephanie Elam reports. See the original post: Consumer Confidence Is Up, Survey Says
Police Increase Security for Rose Parade
How Will The City Cover Occupy L.A. Costs? Budget Cuts.
Occupy haters may have another reason to oppose the global movement following the news that costs surrounding the local occupation will spur more budget cuts. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa says budget cuts will be necessary to offset the costs of Occupy L.A. more › View post: How Will The City Cover Occupy L.A. Costs? Budget Cuts.
"Family Guy" Writer Recounts Occupy LA Arrest
A writer for “Family Guy” has garnered attention from a blog he wrote detailing the forceful actions of police when he and other demonstrators were arrested during LAPD’s raid on the Occupy Los Angeles… Read the original: “Family Guy” Writer Recounts Occupy LA Arrest
Did LAPD Overcharge LAX for Airport Security and Misuse Those Extra Funds?
The Los Angeles Police Department may have misused funds paid to them by Los Angeles International Airport to provide security at the facility, and now a federal probe aims to get to the bottom of the allegation, says KTLA . Millions of dollars are in question, per the complaint. more › The rest is here: Did LAPD Overcharge LAX for Airport Security and Misuse Those Extra Funds?
Occupy LA to Rally at City Hall Today for Responsible Banking
Occupy L.A. and Good Jobs L.A. are rallying the 99% again today to call on City Council to pass the Responsible Banking Ordinance. Over 200 activists will represent the 99%, including those of Occupy L.A., Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE), LA Voice PICO, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and Good Jobs L.A. more › Read more: Occupy LA to Rally at City Hall Today for Responsible Banking
LAPD: Occupy L.A. Costs Could Have Been Higher
Occupy LA Targets Foreclosures, Bank Execs, Ports & Golf
Occupy L.A. will shift its focus to a national moratorium of foreclosures. Brief encampments may pop up at city neighborhoods, banks, the homes of bank executives, golf courses and country clubs. The Occupy movement has also coordinated national and regional actions. more › Originally posted here: Occupy LA Targets Foreclosures, Bank Execs, Ports & Golf