An age-discrimination lawsuit filed last October by 28 movie and television writers is on hold pending a ruling by the judge overseeing the case. But California avoids falling into a recession. A school counselor shortage leads to huge caseloads and impossible demands. There's almost no time to reach out to troubled youths. More layoffs are feared.
Supervisors express doubt about support.
Others will be dismissed to reach a target of 4,000. Wholesale inventories also climb in April. France's left-wing government extended its trademark youth jobs program for another five years, ensuring that the subsidized posts would not disappear in an election year. Despite Villaraigosa's loss in mayor's race, workers are pleased with the support he got in northeast Valley. County says it was an honest mistake.