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
Person struck, killed on Metrolink tracks in Upland
A Metrolink train struck and killed a person in the city of Upland Monday morning, Metrolink spokesman Scott Johnson says.
Quiet Cerritos cul-de-sac becomes media hot spot
A neighbor of 'Innocence of Muslims' filmmaker Nakoula Basseley Nakoula says the director's family kept to itself, save for an occasional party.
Sheriff's deputies posted outside anti-Muslim filmmaker's home
The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department has posted patrol cars and deputies at the home of Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, believed to be behind a film inflaming the Middle East.
Pro hockey lockout would hurt businesses, fans
National Hockey League’s owners and players association returned to the negotiating table this week, trying to avoid a work stoppage.
More details on anti-Muslim film, but not director's name
Law enforcement says Southern California Coptic Christian Nakoula Basseley Nakoula is the filmmaker behind anti-Muslim film "Innocence of Muslims."
Air Quality officials continue to investigate smell
South Coast Air Quality Management District officials sent field investigators and collected air samples in search of sulfurous smell's source.
'Dancing With The Stars' dancer killed in fiery crash
An apparent drunk driving accident at a Studio City pizzeria killed three, including a young man who appeared on "Dancing With The Stars" as a "Champion Kid" in 2007.
Aung San Suu Kyi to stop in L.A. during U.S. visit
Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Laureate, Burmese Activist and member of Parliament plans a stop in Los Angeles during first U.S. visit in twenty years.
Rose Bowl's upgrade continues as UCLA football season starts
A tour of the Rose Bowl and the status of its renovation ahead of the UCLA-Nebraska football game at the historic stadium in Pasadena.
Beverly Hills feels two quakes in five days
A seismologist at Caltech explains the geography of Beverly Hills and why it isn't alarming to see two quakes in just five days.
PHOTOS: More than 1,100 firefighters battle Williams Fire
Crews fighting the 3,800-acre Williams Fire in the Los Angeles National Forest are battling in steep and rocky terrain as they try to contain the fire.
Chinese conglomerate takes over AMC cinemas chain
Chinese company Wanda completes its $2.6 billion acquisition of AMC Entertainment, making it the largest takeover of a U.S. firm by a Chinese company.
7 sustain minor injuries battling fire in San Gabriels (updated)
More than 750 firefighters are working the Williams Fire in the Angeles National Forest. Officials predict they could fully contain the fire by Thursday, Sept. 13.
PHOTOS: Apparel companies want it 'Made in LA'
Los-Angeles based apparel makers are discovering the advantage of bringing production work back from Latin America and Asia.
The jobs outlook in California ahead of Labor Day
California is adding jobs faster than the U.S. and most other states, but it still has one of the country's highest unemployment rates.
