Brian Watt Business and Economics Reporter
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Brian Watt is KPCC’s lead Business and Economics Reporter. He joined the KPCC news team in 2007. Prior to that, he worked as a producer at "Marketplace," where he filed a number of his own stories and even filled in some mornings as host.
Brian holds degrees in Theater from Yale University and the Sorbonne, and has worked as an actor in France, Italy, Brazil, Hungary and Hollywood. He appeared in a few television shows, including "The West Wing," "Judging Amy," and "The District."
Stories by Brian Watt
Rankings: It's cheaper to fly out of the Long Beach Airport
Recent rankings show domestic flights out of the Long Beach Airport are the second lowest in the U.S. at $234.
UPDATE: Student in custody in Santa Monica, East LA college threats
Police are holding a suspect for questioning after an anonymous threat shut down local schools and sent parents and the news media into a panic Thursday.
Dodger Stadium to host Kings-Ducks face-off next January
Dodger Stadium will transform part of its baseball field into a hockey rink next January 25th for the Freeway Face-off between the Kings and Ducks.
Port executives from around world attend Los Angeles conference
Los Angeles hosts biennial conference of the International Association of Ports and Harbors, bring executives from ports around the world to LA.
Residents fear they'll be priced out of redeveloped Boyle Heights apartment complex
Residents of an apartment complex in L.A.'s Boyle Heights neighborhood are worried they'll be priced out when a developer replaces it with a new building.
UPDATE: Camarillo Springs Fire at 8,000 acres, only 10 percent contained (photos)
Two agricultural buildings that burned Thursday afternoon have caused concerns that pesticides and other harmful substances could make their way into the air.
Filming fees at LA's Grand Park lowered, but it's still not a cheap shoot
LA County Supervisors lower fees for filming in downtown's Grand Park, but the head of the group that coordinates location shoots thinks they're still too high.
SEC accuses city of Victorville and others of fraud
The SEC charges city of Victorvile, its airport authority, and bonds underwriting firm with inflating property values to finance airplane hangars.
CHART: 4 downtown LA skyscrapers would change owners in proposed deal
New York-based Brookfield Office Properties moving on up with $430 million deal make to own four of the tallest downtown L.A. office buildings in proposed acquisition of MPG.
UPDATE: College football semifinal game means Rose Bowl green
When the Rose Bowl game becomes a College Football Playoff semifinal, new fans could show up in Southern California ready to spend money.
Up to 30 new jobs at battery maker Quallion's new Santa Clarita plant
Sylmar-based Quallion opens a new materials plant in Santa Clarita expected to create up to 50 new jobs.
Updated: LA's KCET lays off 22 in reorganization
KCETLink said Friday it is laying off 22 people and not filling five vacant positions in a major reorganization. KCETLink was formed when KCET-TV and Link Media merged.
Boeing to lay off 250 in its Southern California satellite business
Boeing's satellite manufacturing business needs fewer workers in a more streamlined operation. It's asked for volunteers as it plans about 250 layoffs.
Movie ratings to come with more prominent descriptions
The MPAA launches campaign to encourage parents to 'check the box' below a movie's rating for more prominent descriptions of its content.
A good stretch in the Jackie Robinson business
A major motion picture and major league celebration of Jackie Robinson's legacy means fans buy more tickets and merchandise.
