December 13, 2008 8:12 am Retail Sales Remain in a Slump There’s more and more evidence that the economy is likely to get worse before it gets better. Retail sales dropped last month for the fifth consecutive month. 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