Despite the recession, banking on the Valley's future

Ken Jeffries talks with Daily News business writer Greg Wilcox about the plans of several San Fernando Valley businesspeople as they try to start a bank designed to help small businesses — and are doing so in spite of the economic downturn.

Also, Daily News entertainment writer Rob Lowman gives a "thumbs up" to the new Cirque du Soleil show at the Santa Monica Pier. He adds, however that tickets are rather pricey.