Wendy Lee Business & Economics Reporter
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Wendy Lee is a Business and Economics Reporter for Southern California Public Radio.
Before joining KPCC, Wendy was a business reporter for the Star Tribune in Minneapolis and The Tennessean in Nashville. Her work has been published in The Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal and the Houston Chronicle.
A California native, Lee graduated from U.C. Berkeley with a degree in history. She likes to travel, cook, karaoke and is always ready for new adventures.
Stories by Wendy Lee
Top 10 most visited theme parks in 2012: Disneyland No. 2
Disney dominated the nation's most visited theme parks in 2012, according to a report by the Themed Entertainment Association and AECOM.
E3: Ouya game console startup fights E3's organizer in the streets
A small SoCal tech firm found a workaround instead of paying big bucks to have a booth at E3. But the firm's parking lot booth across the street drew E3's ire.
How Wal-Mart's sourcing, pricing challenges neighborhoods (poll, photos)
KPCC examines how Wal-Mart discounts produce. Wal-Mart is the nation's largest retailer and its size gives it an advantage when it buys items from suppliers.
E3: SoCal companies to get a boost from new PS4, Xbox One games (photos)
New consoles mean more video game sales, analysts said. At E3, Southern California game developers touted their new games for Xbox One and PS4.
E3: Sony's PlayStation 4 undercuts price of Microsoft's Xbox One
Sony says it will sell the PS4 for $399, $100 less than the cost of Microsoft's Xbox One. Will Microsoft lower the Xbox One's price in response?
Amazon launches online grocery business in LA
Amazon launched its online grocery service on Monday in parts of Los Angeles, which local businesses say will elevate their profile among local shoppers.
San Onofre nuclear plant closure will mean hundreds of layoffs
Southern California Edison's closure of the troubled San Onofre nuclear power plant means 900 layoffs in the coming months.
Home prices in Southern California are on the rise
Prices in the LA area soared 19 percent in April, due to low inventory and pent-up demand from buyers, according to CoreLogic.
Wal-Mart launches efforts to increase produce freshness
Wal-Mart said Monday it has launched efforts to increase the freshness and quality of the fruits and vegetables it sells in its stores.
Taiwan company extends contract with Port of LA
Yang Ming's contract with Port of L.A. will bring in additional revenues of $365 million to $525 million after the Taiwan company extended their contract.
With 'After Earth,' Sony rolls out Ultra HDTV. Will you buy one? (poll)
As more movies are filmed in 4K Ultra high definition, some analysts say that will increase the demand among consumers to buy 4K ultra high definition TVs. What do you think?
UPDATE: 'Hitler' billboard comes at bad time for JC Penney (POLL)
JC Penney has been receiving a lot of attention this week over a tea kettle, advertised on a billboard in Culver City, that some said resembled… Hitler.
Lame duck LA Mayor Villaraigosa travels to China on trade mission
LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is leading a trade delegation to China. Some question why the termed out mayor is traveling instead of Mayor-elect Eric Garcetti.
Memorial Day travel: The top destinations for local getaways
Fewer Southern Californians will travel Memorial Day weekend due to lingering concerns about the economy, according to Automobile Club of Southern California.
Unemployment rate declines in Southern California
California’s unemployment rate dropped to 9 percent last month, which analysts say is a sign that the economy is steadily improving.
