Ben Tracy
Ben Tracy is a CBS News correspondent based in Los Angeles and covers the western United States for the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric and The Early Show. Follow Ben on Twitter at http://twitter.com/benstracy
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CBS News video: Christmas Spirit on a Budget - Local officials in many areas have gotten creative with public Christmas trees and decorations in these tough economic times. Ben Tracy reports from Concord, Calif.
Samarra Semanczyk
Samarra Semanczyk
Your story, Ben, was one of those heart-warming features that makes your reports so marvelous.
December 25, 2009 at 1:01pm
Ben Tracy
Ben Tracy
Thanks Samarra...that's very kind.
December 25, 2009 at 1:22pm
Ben Tracy

Ben Tracy Merry Christmas folks!

December 25, 2009 at 9:49am
Martin Reyes
Martin Reyes
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! May 2010 be filled with all the achievements from our hard-earned goals!
December 25, 2009 at 11:28am
Jeremy
Jeremy
Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2009 at 12:00pm
Ross D. Mankuta

Ross D. Mankuta Good to see you last night. Merry Christmas! Hopefully not too long until we see each other again.

December 25, 2009 at 9:10am · Report
Ben Tracy
Ben Tracy
was very fun...have a Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2009 at 10:02am
Ben Tracy

Ben Tracy Merry Christmas Eve folks! If you have some time, tune in tonight for the CBS Evening News. My piece is the last one in the show and about a rather funky Christmas tree one town ended up with after they cut back on the decorating budget.

December 24, 2009 at 8:53am
Judy

Judy Merry Christmas, Ben!
(from your KGN P.E. teacher!)

December 24, 2009 at 8:28am · Report
Ben Tracy
Ben Tracy
Merry Christmas to you as well! I am working but it still feels festive and I am missing all that snow you are getting. Enjoy!
December 24, 2009 at 8:49am
Judy
Judy
The snow is very pretty!
I'm having a great time on Facebook with Matthew, Tim and Shannon.......
I predict you'll be ANCHOR some day soon!!!!
December 24, 2009 at 8:54am
Judy
Judy
Sorry!!! And your brother, John, too!
December 24, 2009 at 8:56am
Ben Tracy

Ben Tracy Tune in Christmas Eve for a fun story about how some cities and towns are cutting back on holiday decorations with some hilarious results. Think Charlie Brown

December 23, 2009 at 3:07pm
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CBS News video: Tough Times for Small Business - Nationwide, small business bankruptcy filings are up 44 percent. As Ben Tracy reports, California has been hit particularly hard.
Jay
Jay
If I could "unlike" I would. This make me sad. I need to refill my Vodka/Fresca.
December 23, 2009 at 3:13pm
Ben Tracy
Ben Tracy
True...not happy news. Many small businesses really need some help. Tune in tonight for a slightly more uplifting piece. Well...at least it's funny.
December 24, 2009 at 8:51am
Ben Tracy

Ben Tracy Tune in tonight for a piece on how small businesses are struggling in the down economy.

December 22, 2009 at 3:13pm
Martin Reyes
Martin Reyes
i believe it.
December 22, 2009 at 3:15pm
Bobby
Bobby
UMM YEA! I should freakin say so! Taxes are WAY to high!...
December 22, 2009 at 4:19pm
Ben Tracy

Ben Tracy An amazing piece of journalism by a friend of mine from WCCO in Minneapolis. A great reminder of the amazing sacrifice made by military families

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CBS News video: A Military Family's Sacrifice - With the holidays approaching, many American service members will not be coming home. One military family, with a loved one overseas, speaks about the price they're paying.
Lori
Lori
Thanks Ben! Great nat sound piece. Loved the transition with the seatbelt and shoes! Tell your friend from CCO way to go. Keeping our Military and their families in our prayers!
December 21, 2009 at 10:36am
Martin Reyes
Martin Reyes
After watching the movie "Brothers" I respect our armed forces more than ever! My heart goes out to their families, and all their effort.
December 23, 2009 at 8:07am
Bobby

Bobby merry xmas; tracy! god bless you guy; and ur doing great! How are you?...

December 18, 2009 at 3:39pm · Report
Ben Tracy
Ben Tracy
Thanks! All is well. Enjoying a sunny and warm Southern California Christmas. I am working all week so I should pop up on the show at some point. Happy Holidays!
December 21, 2009 at 9:48am
Ben Tracy

Ben Tracy The most "important" events of 2009 in Auto Tune

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The Year 2009 in Auto Tune. Auto-tuning the best celebrity moments!
Ben Tracy

Ben Tracy researching a story about cities cutting back on holiday decorations this year...anybody know of any good examples?

December 7, 2009 at 2:43pm
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December 7, 2009 at 2:59pm
Ben Tracy
Ben Tracy
Thanks guys!
December 8, 2009 at 2:00pm
Ben Tracy

Ben Tracy Went to the LA Auto Show....look for a piece on Friday night's show about how American automakers are launcing sub-compact cars to compete with the Japanese automakers.

December 3, 2009 at 1:46pm
Martin Reyes

Martin Reyes Snow in Los Angeles? Where?

November 30, 2009 at 5:36pm · Report
Ben Tracy
Ben Tracy
fake snow at The Grove shopping mall. You can see it at the link below. That's as close as we get here. Being from MN, it doesn't quite cut it!
November 30, 2009 at 8:09pm
Ben Tracy

Ben Tracy Take a look if you want to see "snow" in Los Angeles

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