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Want To Save Money In LA? Get A Roommate

Heidi Cuda — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:31:00 EDT

The rental experts at "Lovely" did the math on how much money renters can save by living with roommates. The findings may make you happy.

California Foreclosures Drop To 7-Year Low

Heidi Cuda — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:27:00 EDT

A DataQuick research firm report shows good news for California's housing market, as default notices drop to a 7-year low.

Saving the California Dream: 'Parent Trigger' Profiles

Heidi Cuda — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:58:00 EDT

In December 2010, under a then, new state law, parents united in the city of Compton and signed a petition for change at a failing elementary school. The move was part of California's "Parent Trigger" law.

A Historic 'Parent Trigger' Vote

Heidi Cuda — Tue, 9 Apr 2013 21:42:00 EDT

There were piñatas and face painting, balloons and lots of laughter as parents cast a vote for change at 24^th Street Elementary School in Los Angeles.

Money Shell Game? Potholes or High Speed Rail

Pablo Pereira — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:04:00 EDT

At last week's California High-Speed Rail Authority hearing, Chairman Dan Richard remarked that bond interest would be paid with vehicle weight fees.

Ex-LA Mayor Backs Jobs Training For At-Risk Kids

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:41:00 EDT

Former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan and his best friend Win Rhodes have teamed up to help fund a jobs training program for at-risk youth

Disadvantaged Workers Program

Patrick OBrien — Mon, 4 Mar 2013 22:20:00 EST

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is taking some heat for its plans to hire disadvantaged people to work on the $68-billion dollar bullet train project.

Rental Prices Spike In Los Angeles County

Patrick OBrien — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:35:00 EST

Driven by foreclosures, a lack of new construction and an influx of tech jobs, Los Angeles County's rental market is spiking.

Southern California Home Prices Going Up

Pablo Pereira — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:32:00 EST

Southland housing prices are up 10.2 percent year-to-year over 2012, but as investigative producer Heidi Cuda reports that's good news for sellers but tough on the average buyer.

Another Governor Comes a'Poaching

Pablo Pereira — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:16:00 EST

Texas Governor Rick Perry just left California after a business recruiting trip and now Iowa Governor Terry Branstad is on his way.

High-Speed Rail: What You Think

Patrick OBrien — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:00:00 EST

CalTrans is holding open houses throughout the state to get public input on California's $68 billion dollar High-Speed Rail Project.

Protestors Upset Over Rick Perry Recruiting Trip

Pablo Pereira — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:41:00 EST

Governor Rick Perry just wrapped his three-day visit to California, all part of a recruiting trip to pitch his Texas' business climate to California companies.

Taxed! A FOX 11 California Dream Special

Pablo Pereira — Sat, 9 Feb 2013 02:26:00 EST

We take a look at all the new taxes Californians are now paying, thanks to the passage of Prop 30. How does it affect your pocketbook, and the state's economy as a whole? Is it good to shore up the state's finances? Or better to unleash job creating entrepreneurs? You decide!

State Audit Reveals Employee Fraud

Heidi Cuda — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:12:00 EST

Bribery! Fraud! Abuse! All detailed in a new report by California State Auditor Elaine Howle, who investigated whistleblower tips and found $622,000 in misuse of state funds.

Tax & Pension Survey

Heidi Cuda — Wed, 5 Dec 2012 11:41:00 EST

According to a new survey by the Center for the Study of Los Angeles out of Loyola Marymount University, Angelenos are not keen on new taxes.

Fiscal Cliff By the Numbers

Heidi Cuda — Tue, 4 Dec 2012 10:18:00 EST

Investigative producer Heidi Cuda gives us the impact here in California of the "fiscal cliff" by the numbers.

Economic Blessing

Pablo Pereira — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 01:53:00 EST

Investment Consultant Neeraj Chaudjary tells series producer Heidi Cuda four reasons California may thrive in 2013.

The Latest Proposition Poll Numbers

Pablo Pereira — Mon, 5 Nov 2012 10:21:00 EST

Still undecided on our state's ballot initiatives? You're not alone. Our investigative producer Heidi Cuda gives us the most up-to-date poll results on such key measures as Prop 30, 32, 34, 37 & 38.

Both Sides On Prop 30 Debate Hash It Out

Heidi Cuda — Fri, 2 Nov 2012 15:02:00 EDT

Just days before the election, Proposition 30 backers and opponents are rattling their sabers.

Brown's Prop 30 Push

Pablo Pereira — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:38:00 EDT

Our investigative producer Heidi Cuda spotlights Governor Brown's Good Day L.A. push for his tax increase initiative, Proposition 30. But opponents tell her, don't believe the hype.

Google's Billion Dollar Snafu

Heidi Cuda — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:10:00 EDT

Investigative producer Heidi Cuda looks into Google's bad day, the result of an early release of its quarterly report. She also explains why #pendinglarryquote is the new internet meme du jour.

Riordan on Rail

Pablo Pereira — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:05:00 EDT

Former Los Angeles mayor Richard Riordan tells investigative producer Heidi Cuda the state would be better served if legislators took the six billion they're spending on the first segment of high-speed rail and put it toward education instead.

Mayor Riordan on Pension Reform

Heidi Cuda — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:57:00 EDT

Former Los Angeles mayor Richard Riordan pays a visit to our investigative producer Heidi Cuda to explain why he's pushing for pension reform for L.A. city employees.

Unemployment Numbers Being Manipulated?

Heidi Cuda — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:06:00 EDT

Our investigative producer Heidi Cuda deciphers the fuzzy logic of unemployment math with the help of former Los Angeles mayor Richard Riordan.

Riordan Fires Up Pension Plan

Heidi Cuda — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:27:00 EDT

Former Mayor Richard Riordan tells our investigative producer Heidi Cuda that his pension reform plan cuts deeper and goes farther than the City Council's plan.

The Prop 30 vs. Prop 38 Smackdown

Heidi Cuda — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:19:00 EDT

It's the tale of two tax initiatives: Prop 30 vs. Prop 38. Both promise they've got the goods to save education.

Proposition 34 - A Closer Look Into Abolishing The Death Penalty

Heidi Cuda — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:34:00 EDT

California's former finance director says there's no guarantee abolishing the death penalty under Prop 34 will save the state money. Investigative producer Heidi Cuda has this report.

Prison Realignment - A Year Later

Heidi Cuda — Tue, 9 Oct 2012 14:44:00 EDT

Public safety advocates and state officials met today to rally against AB 109, our state's prison realignment program. Investigative producer Heidi Cuda takes a look at the realignment's first year.

FilmLA Reports Production Down But Webisodes Up

Patrick OBrien — Tue, 2 Oct 2012 22:07:00 EDT

Our Saving the California Dream series producer Heidi Cuda reports FilmLA's new numbers for the third quarter of this year compared to last year are grim, with the production of all major film and television categories down overall. The report notes, however, that "webisodes" saw a huge surge and that TV sitcom production is up.

A Southern California Assemblywoman’s Plan to Curtail Rail

Heidi Cuda — Tue, 2 Oct 2012 11:18:00 EDT

Assemblywoman Diane Harkey (R-Dana Point) says she plans to introduce legislation in January aiming to defund any remaining portions of the high-speed rail bond.

Prop 30 Slips in Poll

Heidi Cuda — Mon, 1 Oct 2012 10:43:00 EDT

An L.A. Times/USC Dornsife poll finds support slipping for Prop 30, Governor Brown's tax initiative.Our investigative producer Heidi Cuda has this report.

Fresno Fights Rail & A Look at the Costs

Heidi Cuda — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:09:00 EDT

Phil Shuman reporting from Fresno says members of its business community fear California's High-Speed Rail could shutter multiple businesses, harming Fresno's economy. But some feel it'll create jobs and opportunities. And our investigative producer Heidi Cuda looks at the Rail Authority's business plan, noting a wide gap between the project's low-end cost of $68 billion dollars and its high-end cost of $79.7 billion.

Farmers Score Victory Over High-Speed Rail

Pablo Pereira — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 21:54:00 EDT

Sacramento judge allows coalition of Central Valley farmers to seek a preliminary injunction to stop the rail project.

Feds Sign Off on Portion of California High-Speed Rail

Heidi Cuda — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:52:00 EDT

The Federal Rail Administration signs off on the Fresno-Merced section of California's high-speed rail, and some central valley farmers call that decision "irresponsible."

A Look at the 2013 Ford Fusion

Heidi Cuda — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:23:00 EDT

‘Saving the California Dream' series producer Heidi Cuda interviews Mark Fields, Ford's President of The America's, about the new 47-mpg hybrid Ford Fusion.

High-Speed Rail Update

Heidi Cuda — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:28:00 EDT

In our interview with Dan Richard, the chairman of California's High-Speed Rail Authority, he says he's confident he will be able to attract additional money for the project, including federal money.

Beachmint Rocks 'Silicon Beach'

Pablo Pereira — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:40:00 EDT

‘Saving the California Dream' series producer Heidi Cuda interviews two technologists, who employ celebrity designers to drive their brands.

Governor Brown Signs Sweeping Pension Reform

Heidi Cuda — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:52:00 EDT

Although he says there's no such thing as perfect in politics, Governor Brown was in Los Angeles today to sign pension reform into law. Our "Saving the California Dream" producer Heidi Cuda crunches the numbers.

Farmers Voice Concerns Over High-Speed Rail

Heidi Cuda — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 23:11:00 EDT

Although California signed off on the environmental impact report for the first segment of the high-speed rail, a stretch from the town of Madera to Fresno, the Federal Rail Authority has yet to sign off. At recent hearings in the Central Valley, farmers pleaded with federal representatives to rethink the project.

High-Speed Rail Series Preview

Pablo Pereira — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:48:00 EDT

Farmers affected by the high-speed rail, California's $68 billion pubic works project, tell us their biggest concern: it might all be for nothing.

New Tech Startups

Pablo Pereira — Tue, 4 Sep 2012 03:37:00 EDT

Two of the latest companies to launch from the tech incubator, MuckerLab, are Retention Science and Wallaby Financial. And just in time for Labor Day, both companies are hiring.

High-Speed Rail Lawsuit

Heidi Cuda — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:25:00 EDT

A lawsuit filed in Sacramento over California's high-speed rail alleges multiple violations of Proposition 1A. ‘Saving the California Dream' series producer Heidi Cuda has this story.

Silicon Beach Is Making Waves

Heidi Cuda — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:42:00 EDT

"Saving the California Dream" producer Heidi Cuda takes our viewers on a hot tour of "Silicon Beach," where young entrepreneurs are making waves.

L.A.’s Tax & Pension Proposals

Pablo Pereira — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:08:00 EDT

To plug up a $250 million shortfall, the city's top administrative official Miguel Santana says L.A.'s got to raise taxes and reform its pension system.

Lessons from Jersey

Heidi Cuda — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:42:00 EDT

Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey scored a major victory when he recently signed bipartisan teacher tenure reform into law.

Cap and Trade

Heidi Cuda — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:00:00 EDT

Critics blast California's cap and trade program as a business killer, but a spokesperson for California's Air Resources Board tells our producer he thinks the new program will drive innovation.

Caltrans Out of the Landlord Biz?

Pablo Pereira — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 02:11:00 EDT

The California State Auditor released a report that reveals Caltrans squandered millions on unnecessary, over-priced repairs on homes it owns around the 710 freeway.

Pension Reform on the Ballot?

Pablo Pereira — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 21:31:00 EDT

Former L.A. Mayor Richard Riordan and local business leaders take on City Hall by threatening to spearhead a ballot measure campaign that would put pension reform in the hands of voters.

Stop Runaway Production

Heidi Cuda — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:52:00 EDT

The latest victim: one-hour dramas. Producer Hedi Cuda has details.

Senator Alex Padilla's Fight

Heidi Cuda — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:21:00 EDT

Investigative producer Heidi Cuda interviews Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), whose bill to expedite the firing of teachers embroiled in misconduct cases was defeated by the Assembly Education Committee.

City Manager Payout

Heidi Cuda — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:04:00 EDT

The former city manager of Buena Park negotiated a nearly $500,000 payout to retire early and will take in about $192,000 annually for life.

Parent Trigger: Adelanto School Board Holds Emergency Meeting

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:50:00 EDT

The Adelanto School Board called an emergency meeting to determine whether or not they're going to appeal a judge's decision allowing parents to reform the failing Desert Trails Elementary School.

Parent Trigger: A Compton Pastor's Reflections

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:50:00 EDT

Pastor Kerry Allison helped Compton parents form the city's first-ever charter school after their attempt to reform a failing elementary school was blocked by the district. He offers his reflections.

A Tale of Two Cities

Heidi Cuda — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:49:00 EDT

Fiscal fires are burning in Jurupa Valley and Duarte, two cities that blame Sacramento for raiding its coffers.

Partisan Reality Check

Pablo Pereira — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:48:00 EDT

A Legislative Audit Committee vows bi-partisan support as it probes the books of state's Parks & Recreation, which recently revealed it was sitting on $54 million in hidden funds.

You Decide 2012: Political Ads Reality Check

Heidi Cuda — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 11:05:00 EDT

As Mitt Romney attacks Obama's "Welfare" policy in an ad that states the President is gutting the welfare-to-work program, the Obama camp attacks Paul Ryan in an ad.

Two Different Views of Tax Hikes

Heidi Cuda — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 10:49:00 EDT

"Saving the California Dream" series producer Heidi Cuda shares more from her interview with California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom and former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm.

Mayor Tell All!

Pablo Pereira — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 23:35:00 EDT

Buena Park's Mayor Jim Dow says cities have been running "double payroll's" over the last decade and time's running out.

Follow the Money… Wait, What?

Heidi Cuda — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:32:00 EDT

With the California State Parks embroiled in fiscal scandals, we learn there's also a $2.3 billion accounting discrepancy between the state controller's office and the state department of finance.

Parent Trigger: Lessons from Compton

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:18:00 EDT

Lead attorney Mark Holscher tells producer Heidi Cuda lessons from Compton—a city where parents were the first to test the "Parent Trigger" law—are behind the Adelanto success.

Parent Trigger Scores Big Court Victory

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:51:00 EDT

A Superior Court judge ruled in favor of Adelanto parents, who exercised their right under California's "Parent Trigger" law to petition to demand changes at Desert Trails Elementary School.

Instacanvas Is 'On The Climb'

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:31:00 EDT

Instacanvas made its debut 16 weeks ago from the tech hotbed of L.A.'s Silicon Beach, and CEO Matt Munson tells our producer Heidi Cuda his company has already a million in revenue.

Muckerlab Boosts 'Silicon Beach'

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:32:00 EDT

Muckerlab, a company that invests in and nurtures web-based upstarts, is helping the economy of 'Silicon Beach,' the nickname of L.A.'s thriving tech scene.

CalPERS Bad Year

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 11:33:00 EDT

The California Public Employees' Retirement System, known as CalPERS, reported a lousy one percent return on its investments for the latest fiscal year.

Unions Want Pension Reform

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:14:00 EDT

Our series producer Heidi Cuda interviews Barbara Maynard, the spokesperson for Californians for Retirement Security. Maynard says our public sector union employees want to see an end to pension abuses.

No Pension Reform? No Tax Hike

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:13:00 EDT

Political consultant Aaron McClear tells our 'Saving the California Dream' series producer Heidi Cuda that voters may shun Governor Brown's tax increase initiative this November for two key reasons.

Homeowner Bill of Rights

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:44:00 EDT

Governor Brown signed California's "Homeowner Bill of Rights," touted as the nation's toughest foreclosure protection law.

High-Speed Rail Leaves The Station

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:09:00 EDT

The state Assembly and Senate approved the initial $8 billion funding to begin construction of California's high-speed rail.

Scuttlebutt on Pension Reform

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:59:00 EDT

Anchor Liz Habib and 'Saving the California Dream' series producer Heidi Cuda hash out the latest scuttlebutt on the plans our Sacramento lawmakers have to tackle pension reform.

Governor Brown Signs State Budget

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Mon, 2 Jul 2012 15:25:00 EDT

Governor Brown signs the state's budget in the dark of night, but is it a house of cards? By factoring in his tax initiative passing in November, budget critics say, the math is still jinky.

Texas Report Part 3

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:07:00 EDT

'Saving the California Dream series producer Heidi Cuda makes a stop at the Texas state capital to interview Governor Rick Perry on how he's turned his state into an economic powerhouse and his hope for

Texas Report Part 2

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:58:00 EDT

In this second Texas report from "Saving The California Dream" producer Heidi Cuda, she interviews Pike Powers, a legendary power broker in Austin credited for driving the city's tech boom. In four decades,

Texas Report

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:50:00 EDT

In a first of a series of reports from Texas, "Saving the California Dream" producer Heidi Cuda interviews Michael Cox, the director of the O'Neil Center at the Cox School of Business at SMU.

Lifecrowd.com and Muckerlab

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:44:00 EDT

Series producer takes viewers inside Muckerlab, a Silicon Beach company that accelerates the debut of tech upstarts.

Open Letter to Governor Brown

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:40:00 EDT

Series producer Heidi Cuda interviews Grant Cardone (grantcardone.com), a California businessman who wrote an open letter to Governor Brown on why the governor's tax proposal has prompted him to leave.

The Working Village

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:29:00 EDT

Series producer Heidi Cuda interview Lew and Diane Maler, a husband-and-wife team who created The Working Village ( workingvillage.com ), a Santa Monica communal office space that caters to the thriving

California Is 'Bad For Business'

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:22:00 EDT

Saving the California Dream: Heidi Cuda interviews Congressman Tom McClintock. Chief Executive Magazine just listed California as the worst state to do business for the eighth year in a row.

John Chiang's Reality Check

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:05:00 EDT

'Saving the California Dream' series producer Heidi Cuda interviews state controller John Chiang, who says if California doesn't get a grip on its debt, our ballooning public pension and health care costs

Foreclosure Rescue Scams

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:56:00 EDT

The national non-profit group, the Homeowner's Preservation Foundation, reports a 60 percent increase in foreclosure rescue scams over last year.

Green Jobs for Vets

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:50:00 EDT

Airstreams Renewables (air-streams.com) is a California company that offers job training for returning veterans in the wind and energy industries.

Spotlight On Innovators

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:42:00 EDT

'Saving the California Dream' series producer Heidi Cuda takes you inside Roozt, a socially conscious website founded by Brent Freeman, a 26-year-old USC grad who got the attention of a Steve Schimmel,

Epic TARP Failure

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 13:06:00 EDT

The Inspector General issued a report today detailing the failure of the "Hardest Hit Fund," a nearly 8 billion dollar treasury fund that was supposed to help distressed homeowners.

LA's Fiscal Fixes

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:57:00 EDT

Heidi Cuda has a chat with Ron Galperin, an attorney who chairs LA's Committee on Revenue Efficiency. Galperin, who is running for city controller, says his committee found $450 million.

Union Fight

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:20:00 EDT

California Access Scaffold, a two-week-old company with a 23-year history reemerged after bankruptcy as a non-union shop and workers say, they've been intimidated and harassed by their own carpenters union.

Taxpayers Lose in Statewide I.T. Debacle

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:13:00 EDT

'Saving the California Dream' series producer Heidi Cuda investigates California's Court Case Management System (CCMS), after California's Judicial Council pulled the plug on the two billion computer system.

Why California Needs to Fight the Texas Jobs Exodus

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:08:00 EDT

Studio 11 LA series producer Heidi Cuda brings us more from her interview series with economic forecaster Christopher Thornberg, the founding partner of Beacon Economics (beaconecon.com).

Mercury Insurance's George Joseph

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:29:00 EDT

Mercury Insurance founder George Joseph talks about doing 50 years worth of business in California. Studio 11 L.A. series producer Heidi Cuda interviews George Joseph, the 90-year-old founder of Mercury

Tax Reality Check

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:03:00 EDT

In light of Governor Jerry Brown's latest tax initiative revisions, Studio 11 LA series producer Heidi Cuda interviews tax attorney Bill Weintraub, who says upper income earners talk with their feet.

Governor Brown Tweaks His Tax Initiative

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:59:00 EDT

Saving the California Dream series producer Heidi Cuda reports on Governor Brown's last-minute changes to his tax initiative, which merges his original initiative with the California Teachers Federation-backed Millionaires Tax Initiative.

What Foreclosure Crisis?

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:41:00 EDT

Studio 11 LA investigative producer Heidi Cuda interviews economist Christopher Thornberg on the foreclosure crisis.

Proposition 13 Controversy

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:54:00 EDT

Saving the California Dream Heidi Cuda investigates the latest attempt to reform Prop 13, the tax revolt from the ‘70s which put a lid on taxes for many.

The City Of Stockton Declares Bankruptcy

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:30:00 EDT

Optimism, bad investments and unsustainable employee benefits, just a few ingredients that put the city of Stockton on the brink of formally declaring bankruptcy.

The Pension Pot Boils

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:41:00 EDT

From the OC to DC, citizens and government agencies are clamoring for more transparency on public pensions. As management attorney Robert Millman (littler.com) tells series producer Heidi Cuda, the scrutiny has begun because we're broke.

California Budget Terms

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:06:00 EDT

As Democrats and the Governor agree on what to cut to correct our state's $15.7 billion dollar deficit, budget analyst Tim Cavanaugh tells our "Saving the California Dream" series producer Heidi Cuda -don't believe the hype.

A Supreme Court Union Blow

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:28:00 EDT

Based on a California case, the Supreme Court today landed a blow on public employee unions in a decision that states unions cannot automatically collect fees for political purposes from non-member employees.

California State University Salaries

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 10:32:00 EDT

In part two of her interview with Senator Leland Yee, series producer Heidi Cuda investigates salary report discrepancies and what Yee calls a culture of excess on our CSU campuses.

University Of California Pension Crisis

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:29:00 EDT

With thousands of UC retirees earning $100k plus pensions and more than a hundred thousand nearing retirement, the campuses are facing about $10 billion in unfunded pension liability.

Short Sale Tips And The Latest Government Modification

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:05:00 EDT

Studio 11 LA investigative producer Heidi Cuda interviews mortgage consultant Michael Reed for tips on short sales vs. foreclosures and the latest info on the government home modification HARP 2.0 (Home Affordable Refinance Program).

Pension Spiking

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:02:00 EDT

Steve Malanga, who authored the book, "Shakedown: The Continuing Conspiracy Against the American Taxpayer," is a national advocate for pension reform, who says California can't tax its way out of this one.

Buddy Roemer

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:22:00 EDT

In 2008, Roemer restructured the loans for his mortgage customers to avoid foreclosure. He says, America needs to do the same.

Foreclosure Crisis Part 2

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:09:00 EDT

Consumer advocate Martin Andelman, whose blog "Mandelman Matters" is gaining national momentum for its roll in helping homeowners through the mortgage and foreclosure crisis.

The Latest Budget Kerfuffle

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 13:28:00 EDT

Series producer Heidi Cuda and Studio 11 anchor Liz Habib hash out the details of the state budget, which was technically passed on Friday but leaves lots of room for interpretation.

California Film Commission Asks Sacramento For Incentives

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 10:41:00 EDT

As the California legislature votes on the state budget today, the executive director of the California Film Commission tells our "Saving the California Dream" producer Heidi Cuda she'd like to create more jobs here in California.

Despite Revisions...California Budget 'D-Day' Looms

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:18:00 EDT

With 92 billion dollars of taxpayer money at stake, there needs to be less closed-door dealings and more transparency on the budget talks.

More California Budget Chaos

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:10:00 EDT

Day three of budget watch is filled with numbers-crunching chaos, with protestors arrested and education demonstrators utilizing a hearse to make its point.

The Big Budget 'What-If'

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:04:00 EDT

Our "Saving the California Dream" series producer Heidi Cuda is on "budget watch" this week, as legislators angle to meet the June 15 deadline.

The Budget Blues Countdown

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:24:00 EDT

With the June 15 date looming for California legislatures to turn in a balanced budget, support for Governor Brown's tax initiative is flagging, as are his approval numbers. California lawmakers are fairing even worse.

Sevenly.com Spurs Micro-Giving Trend

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:14:00 EDT

Sevenly.com, a year-old "social good" tech company from Fullerton, is part of a growing California trend where consumers become philanthropists with every purchase.

Foreclosure Toolbox: Part 5

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:01:00 EDT

Studio 11 L.A. investigative producer Heidi Cuda interviews consumer advocate Martin Andelman, who's blog "Mandelman Matters" has been read by more than six million homeowners and offers sage advice to those fighting to save their homes.

Saveup.com Puts Americans Back 'In The Black'

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 11:20:00 EDT

Saveup.com helps Americans get out of debt and save money by offering financial incentives, even a chance to win two million bucks.

Pension Reform Victories

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 11:10:00 EDT

California voters spoke at the polls on Tuesday as they overwhelming passed measures in San Diego and San Jose to cut pensions for city workers.

Pension Reform Nowhere to be Found on this November’s Ballot

Thu, 7 Jun 2012 14:40:00 EDT

Despite Governor Brown's recent call to action on pension reform, legislators only have till June 28 to get a measure on the ballot for November.

'The Tax Refugee Blues'

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 13:26:00 EDT

New numbers from the Tax Foundation show California's high taxes have encouraged migration to other states with lower taxes.

Surfair.com - More Excitement From LA's 'Silicon Beach'

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 15:46:00 EDT

'Saving the California Dream' series producer chats with Wade Eyerly, the CEO & founder of SurfAir.com, a Silicon Beach tech upstart with a singular goal of revolutionizing in-state travel.

'Austin Power!!'

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 14:25:00 EDT

"Saving the California Dream" series producer Heidi Cuda interviewed Gary Farmer, the unofficial mayor of Austin, and the chairman of the Greater Austin Economic Development Corporation and Operation Austin.

Producer Interviews CEO Who Left California To Work In Texas

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Mon, 4 Jun 2012 14:14:00 EDT

In more from her Texas road trip, "Saving the California Dream" producer Heidi Cuda interviews Eric Loeffel, the president and CEO of Compass Learning, an educational software company.

New Trend With Business Leaders Is 'Going Mobile'

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Fri, 1 Jun 2012 15:15:00 EDT

Business Leaders say California needs to face the economic fact that global competition and global migration have been game changers in recent years.

Austin's Young Turks

Fri, 1 Jun 2012 14:21:00 EDT

"Saving the California Dream" producer Heidi Cuda interviews Austin business leader, Tim Taylor, who says about a decade ago the economy of Austin, Texas, was in the dumps.

Texas Governor Rick Perry's Advice - Part 2

Thu, 31 May 2012 16:14:00 EDT

"Saving the California Dream" producer Heidi Cuda shares more from her interview with Texas Governor Rick Perry on jobs and the economy.

Texas Governor Rick Perry's Advice - Part 1

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Thu, 31 May 2012 16:04:00 EDT

"Saving the California Dream" producer Heidi Cuda traveled to Texas to learn what tools the state's using to boost its economy.

The Impact Of High Taxes And A Tough Regulatory Environment

Thu, 31 May 2012 01:16:00 EDT

"Saving the California Dream" half-hour special, with hosts Carlos Amezcua and investigative producer Heidi Cuda, and special live guests Legalzoom & Shoedazzle founder Brian Lee, and Leasestation CEO Robert Parker.

Saving The California Dream: CA vs. Texas

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:39:00 EDT

Saving the California Dream: Studio 11 LA investigative producer Heidi Cuda spotlights the Governor Brown and Governor Perry Smackdown.

Saving The California Dream: Precision Optical

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:38:00 EDT

Precision Optical is a 52-year-old Orange County company that manufactures high-end optical prisms for the aerospace, defense and biomedical industries.

Saving The California Dream: CA's Tax Burden

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:29:00 EDT

California is near the bottom of states with greatest tax burden. A new report by the Tax Foundation says California ranks 48th out of 50 states for the worst tax climate.

Saving The California Dream: Ventura-Based Company - All About In-Sourcing

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:03:00 EDT

Two cousins who own the high-end optical company, Frieze Frames, are all about insourcing: bringing jobs back from overseas to California. They say, they're just doing their part.

Saving The California Dream: Insourcing

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:57:00 EDT

A look at the "Insourcing" trend. We showcase Frieze Frames, an optical company bringing jobs back to California by making the commitment to begin manufacturing in Ventura, rather than overseas (note: audio is missing for...

Saving The California Dream: Going Green

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:57:00 EDT

We spotlight OriginOil, an L.A.-based company going green with algae, transforming it into energy and selling its technology worldwide

Saving The California Dream: Environmental Lawsuits

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:16:00 EDT

A hard look at how environmental lawsuits are hammering rural America, and some say, doing virtually nothing to help save species. In fact, farmers tell us they're the endangered species.

Saving The California Dream: Dogfight Over Jobs

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:16:00 EDT

We take a look at the California and Texas dogfight over jobs, as well as a new state regulation that some say is killing innovation in the most innovative state in the country

Saving The California Dream: Foreclosure Study

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:16:00 EDT

Studio 11 L.A. investigative producer Heidi Cuda reveals a shocking new foreclosure study from Orange County's "Aequitas Compliance Solutions."

Saving The California Dream: Mortgage and Foreclosure Tool Box

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:16:00 EDT

"Saving the California Dream" - we kick off our mortgage and foreclosure tool box with an interview with Walter Hackett, a former banker turned attorney who offers tips to homeowners in crisis.

Saving The California Dream: Mortgage Crisis Tool Box

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:16:00 EDT

Studio 11 L.A. producer Heidi Cuda interviews top bankruptcy attorney Erik Clark of Borowitz & Clark, who gives us information on what options homeowners have if they are in crisis.

Saving The California Dream: Foreclosure Tool Box Part 3

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:16:00 EDT

Studio 11 L.A. investigative producer Heidi Cuda gets straight talk from Prosper Law attorneys Deborah Gutierrez and Gordon Dickson, who explain who's really paying in this mortgage crisis.