Steven Rosenberg: October 2009 Archives

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.

Staples Center in downtown L.A. is 10 years old today, and Ken Jeffries takes a walk down memory lane and looks at the venue's high points, from concerts and Laker championships to special events.

Also, Ken talks with Auto Club spokeswoman Elaine Beno about a special event today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Santa Clarita for teenage drivers ... and he chats with Daily News tech columnist Steven Rosenberg on how this podcast is put together.

Ken Jeffries asks people in Woodland Hills if they're prepared for today's big storm. And the Auto Club says it's time to check your windshield wipers and tires. And slow down on slippery road surfaces.

Ken also chats with United Way of Greater Los Angeles spokeswoman Christine Marge who points to a new report that says it would be much cheaper to provide public housing for L.A.'s vast homeless population that it would be to leave them on the street where they're more likely to be injured or arrested.

Ken Jeffries talks with Daily News City Hall reporter Rick Orlov, who says Mayor Villaraigosa is telling the neighborhood councils that this time the city is serious about budget-cutting. Also: the final days of the LAPD's Parker Center and police Chief Bratton.

Ken Jeffries talks with Daily News staff writer Bob Strauss about the 13th annual Los Angeles Latino Film Festival where Spanish director Pedro Almodovar will be presented with a lifetime achievement award.

Ken Jeffries talks with Glendale Harley-Davidson dealership owner Oliver Shokouh about the cancellation of this year's Love Ride motorcycle fundraiser due the poor econony. Also, L.A. County health officer Dr. Jonathan Fielding talks about the H1N1 vaccine and Daily News staff writer Kevin Modesti discusses how fire season and ski season are seemingly coming together in the local mountains.

Ken Jeffries talks with Profiles in History's Joseph Maddalena about that famous glove and more Michael Jackson memorabilia up for auction in Calabasas. Also, the City Council votes for a plan to keep film and TV production in L.A., and you can find "Leave It to Beaver's" Eddie Haskell at the VFW in Sunland.

Ken Jeffries talks with Daily News sports columnist Tom Hoffarth about the Dodgers' and Angels' chances in the playoffs, and with City Hall reporter Rick Orlov on the latest with outgoing DWP chief David Nahai's controversial compensation.

Ken Jeffries talks with Daily News City Hall reporter Rick Orlov about a potential consulting windfall for recently resigned DWP chief David Nahai.

Ken Jeffries talks with Daily News reporter Bob Strauss about L.A. Councilman Richard Alarcon's multi-pronged effort to keep so-called "runaway" film and TV production from leaving the city.