Business

Grocery Giants Face Backlash as 63% of Shoppers Report Major Staffing Shortages at Ralphs, Vons

“The lines are so long I get pushed or shoved while trying to check out, the shelves are always bare…

4 months ago

Assessor Prang Projects Growth in 2025 Assessment Roll

With the total estimated net value of taxable property exceeding $2 trillion, the resulting property tax revenues — approximately $20…

4 months ago

POLA Sees Robust Volume in April Ahead of Tariffs Drop and POLB Has Strongest April on Record

  LOS ANGELES / LONG BEACH — The Port of Los Angeles handled 842,806 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in April,…

4 months ago

Letters to the Editor: Memories, Machines and Messages of Peace from Pedro to California

Remembering Eleanor Montano I’m a family friend of Eleanor Montano. I'm speaking on behalf of the Montano family to let…

4 months ago

Denim and Pearls 2025

Inspired by the annual Melvin Haines The Fellas Breakfast, the Denims and Pearls brunch was created to recognize and pay…

4 months ago

Tariff Tax Falls on Port Workers First

Four days later, with no ships at all coming from China due to his ludicrous 145% tariff, Trump blinked and…

4 months ago

Workers, Advocates Mark May Day in Long Beach With Demands for Justice and Equity

During the event, they celebrated labor history and advocated for stronger renter/tenant protections, permanent funding for the Long Beach Values…

4 months ago

LA Expands Resources for Justice-Involved Youth, Announces Policy Shift in Workforce Retention

.To facilitate successful reintegration and transition back to homes and communities, RAY will connect an initial cohort of 320 youth…

4 months ago

From Prison to Profession: L.A. County Backs Firefighting Career Pathway

Many earned as little as $5.80 per day, plus $1 per hour for active fire response. Despite performing critical work,…

4 months ago

Harbor Area Briefs: Reps Sound Off on Tariffs, Port Slowdown Plus Update on One San Pedro

Representatives Barragán and Garcia Respond to Trump’s Tariffs and Comments on Port Traffic Slowdown LONG BEACH  — Representatives Nanette Barragán…

4 months ago