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
Port of LA offers grants to replace old motors in small boats
Small boat owners could qualify for a grant to replace the old motors with more environment-friendly new ones.
LA's classic hip-hop station KDAY sold for $19.5 million
"Old school" hip-hopper KDAY 93.5 FM could be facing a format change to a Chinese-language programming.
Rhythm and Hues and Prana Studios affiliate close deal
Visual effects firm Rhythm & Hues is bought by 34X118. A key component of the deal is keeping core business and employees in Hollywood.
FAA delays tower closures until June 15, but Fullerton Airport prepares
The FAA's delay of closures of air traffic control towers due to sequestration gives Fullerton and other small airports more time to prepare.
'Pulse of the Ports' will quicken steadily in 2013
A forecast says The Ports of LA and Long Beach will see more containers in 2013 as the housing market recovers and the US economy grows.
PHOTOS: Dodger Stadium gets makeover in time for opening day
During the off-season, Dodger Stadium has undergone a major renovation that features new scoreboards, new restrooms and more concession areas.
FAA announces list of air control tower closures; 11 in CA (Photos)
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Friday which smaller air traffic control towers it’s closing due to sequestration. FAA towers in Fullerton, Riverside, Lancaster and Oxnard are among the 11 that will close in California.
FAA is deciding which small airport control towers to close
As the FAA considers closing towers due to sequestration budget cuts, officials at smaller airports worry about impact on safety and the economy.
After Leiweke, what does future hold for NFL in LA?
With AEG no longer for sale, and CEO Leiweke out of the game, what's the NFL's future in L.A.? There are plans, but no shovels breaking ground, and no team.
UPDATE: Anschutz: AEG no longer for sale; fate of NFL team uncertain
Billionaire Philip Anschutz has pulled AEG off the market, but he says building a downtown football stadium next to L.A. Live remains a priority.
California corrections officials catch parolee after 32 years
Parolee Richard Bradford eluded California corrections officials for 32 years, but they finally caught him in Monrovia over the weekend.
UCLA forecast: US economy slowly ramping up
The UCLA Anderson Forecast said growth is slow this year, but the U.S. economy is "ramping up" for faster growth next year, and in 2015. California is expected to outpace the U.S.
Looking for techs: AT&T is hiring in California
Telecommunications giant needs 500 techs to expand its digital network to handle more cell phones, tablets and TVs.
Air travelers: check flight status before flying east
The winter storm has moved to the east coast. If you're planning to travel there, keep close tabs on the status of your flight.
Police seek male suspect in shooting of poll worker outside South LA school
A polling place at an elementary school in South LA becomes scene of a shooting. The victim, a poll worker, did not sustain life threatening injuries.
