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
England-based Tesco may sell Fresh & Easy grocery chain
Tesco, the British parent company of Fresh & Easy, may sell the grocery chain and exit the U.S. market. Fresh & Easy launched in the U.S. in 2006.
Tentative LA Port agreement to end strike means loss of 51 jobs
The 450 ILWU clerical workers will vote on a tentative agreement with their employers, which provides some layoff protection while allowing 50 open positions to go unfilled.
UPDATE: Union reps, employers reach deal to end port strike
LA Mayor Villaraigosa announced Tuesday night that union officials have agreed to put an end to the week-old strike that has crippled the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Federal mediators brought in on port workers' strike
Federal mediators will try to negotiate a deal to end the clerical workers strike that's idled the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Los Angeles County Arboretum displays art from windstorm debris
The Los Angeles County Arboretum hosts a three-day art show by artists who turned the wood from fallen trees in last year's windstorm into art.
UPDATE: Negotiations resume in Port of LA strike
A prolonged strike involving hundreds of clerical workers at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach could put thousands of jobs in jeopardy, a port official says.
Shoppers expected to spend a record $1.5B on Cyber Monday (timeline)
Shoppers are expected to spend $1.5 billion or more in a record-breaking Cyber Monday, according to research firm comScore.
World's tallest thermometer in Baker is busted
The world’s tallest thermometer isn't working and businesses in Baker say sales are down as a result. Is a spaceship hotel the next icon for this small desert town?
Workers protest ultra-early Black Friday store openings
Some retail workers are protesting the Black Friday store openings on Thanksgiving night.
Shoppers will spend more on Black Friday, analysts say
Retail analysts predict a more lucrative Black Friday this year than last.
Pasadena City Council to discuss if NFL can play at Rose Bowl
The Pasadena City Council will discuss on Monday whether it will allow the Rose Bowl to host NFL games by increasing the number of large events at the venue.
Children's Hospital LA sucks up Twilight fan blood donations
Twilight fans donated blood to Children's Hospital Los Angeles before watching the epic finale. The hospital said the drive helped them reach younger donors.
Union to hold protest at LAX on Wednesday
A union representing Los Angeles International Airport workers said it plans to hold a protest on Thanksgiving eve, one of the busiest travel days of the year.
USC-UCLA football game 2012: Tips for a hassle-free day
Headed to the big USC-UCLA football game on Saturday? We have helpful hints, tips and links to help you prepare for the big event.
Starbucks to buy Teavana for $620 million
Starbucks purchases Teavana for $620 million, in a bid to expand its tea business. Teavana has about 300 stores in the U.S. and Mexico.
