Los Angeles Adopts Film Incentives to Keep Productions from Moving Out of the City
Monday, March 30, 2009The Los Angeles City Council recently adopted a film incentives package aimed at keeping production in the city rather than seeing projects and jobs move to other cities within the country.
1 in 10 Californians Out of Work
Saturday, February 28, 2009According to the Los Angeles Times, after January cuts, 1 in 10 Californians are out of work. In Los Angeles County, unemployment was up to 10.5 percent in January. The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp. expects the unemployment rate in the Inland Empire to rise to 11.1 percent.
Los Angeles Dodgers Have 500 Jobs Available
Wednesday, February 25, 2009The Dodgers are hiring in Los Angeles. While they're only part-time jobs for hot dog sales and directing people to their seats, the Dodgers are one of the few employers hiring in Los Angeles these days.
Is L.A. Wasting Money on Female FireFighters?
Wednesday, January 07, 2009According to an LA Weekly article, the Los Angeles Fire Department has had it thrust upon them by elected officials and women’s groups to recruit women for firefighter jobs. However, according to the article, their efforts have failed because women simply do not want the job and few of those who do can pass the physical tests.
LAPD Uses Recession to Attract Applicants
Monday, January 05, 2009The LAPD recently advertised police officer jobs as "recession-proof careers" according to a recent article in the ContraCosta Times.