November 18, 2008 6:30 am Tech Layoffs With consumers backing away from purchasing, it’s affecting a chain reaction across all different systems of the tech workforce said Creative Strategies Analyst Tim Bajarin. US & World Videos 2:39 Two men start dumpster fire outside Casa Vega restaurant in Sherman Oaks 1:27 LA chef creates reimagined soul food 2:45 Workers fight to keep beloved Long Beach diner open 2:57 Tesla's diner and drive-in theater under construction in Hollywood 2:36 The Village at Orange Mall to close at the end of January