LOS ANGELES-The annual report by Southern California Association of Governments says LA and five neighboring counties have done little to solve transportation, education and housing woes. The economy could be jeopardized if progress isn't made quickly.

NEW YORK CITY-Governor George Pataki made a stop in lower Manhattan today to outline a program that will re-establish PATH service to Downtown, a major step in the post-Sept. 11 recovery process.

SAN ANTONIO-Being hit by the impact of a slowing economy, the locally based restaurant chain's boss says it continues to work on a turn-around plan after taking a $5.3-million loss in the most recent quarter.

MURFREESBORO, TN-Liens totaling $215 million of the company's mortgages receivable have been released. The REIT is also paying yearly and quarterly dividends.