General Motors lays off about 1,000 workers, cutting costs to compete in a crowded automobile market

An auto worker inspects finished SUVs coming off the assembly line at the General Motors auto plant in Arlington, Texas. (LM Otero / Associated Press) General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market. The workers, mostly white collar, were notified about … Read more

Saskatoon business groups express optimism about new city council

The Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce and NSBA weigh in on what the new city council could mean for local business. With a new city council elected for Saskatoon, business groups are watching.Photo by Matt Smith /Saskatoon StarPhoenix When Saskatoon’s new city council meets for the first time on Wednesday, business groups will be watching. … Read more

Commentary: L.A. new-music groups tackle election angst with a chance to let it all out

Wild Up performs a “Democracy Bardo” as part of the ensemble’s “Democracy Session” at Geffen Contemporary on Sunday. (Evelina Gabreille / MOCA) Ahead of the 1952 election. Democrats were alarmed by President Harry S. Truman’s age (66), diminished abilities and unpopularity for his handling of the Korean War, but Truman insisted on running — until … Read more

One worker killed, another injured in construction accident at Orange County high school

Street view of Villa Park High School, where one worker was killed and another injured Thursday, reportedly when bleachers in the gymnasium collapsed. (Google Maps) A worker was killed and another was injured Thursday in a construction accident at an Orange County high school, according to authorities. Two workers were reported injured around 10:21 a.m. … Read more

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