Business

Union Rallies Against Patriot Environmental Over Labor Disputes

The union maintains a collective bargaining agreement with Patriot Environmental Services (PES), but claims the company has repeatedly violated it…

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Insufficient Press Coverage on the Big Data Surveillance Complex

Many Americans do not realize that the United States is one of the few advanced economies without a federal data…

1 year ago

California Awards over $15M to Apprenticeship Programs Connecting Youth to High-Paying Jobs

California has expanded apprenticeship opportunities for young people and continues to boost training programs for firefighters, paramedics and other health…

1 year ago

Port of Long Beach Adopts $833 Million Annual Budget

The Port of Long Beach plans $3.2 billion in infrastructure improvements over the next 10 years. 

1 year ago

Hahn Honors Long Beach Drag Icon Jewels Long Beach

Jewels produces and hosts dozens of events, shows and fundraisers around Southern California but is best known for her work…

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Grocery Workers Launch Practice Pickets Ahead of Potential ULP Strike at Ralphs, Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions Across Southern California

Stores remain open during these practice ULP strikes, but workers are using the picket lines to engage with shoppers, who…

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LA County Advances Motion on Workforce, Economic Impact of Federal Immigration Sweeps

Immigrant Angelenos continue to make significant contributions to the region’s economy. In 2019, immigrants contributed about $115 billion to the…

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Board Rejects State Ban on Youth with Asthma in Firefighting Rehab Program

Pine Grove is California’s only fire camp for incarcerated youth, providing young men between the ages of 18 and 25…

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Ports Briefs: POLA Cargo Drops, Wharf Restoration at Berths 177–182 Completed

Port of Long Beach Sees Cargo Decline for May LOS ANGELES —Trade moving through the Port of Long Beach declined…

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Port of LA Adopts 2025–26 Budget

  LOS ANGELES — June 12, 2025 – The Los Angeles Harbor Commission June 12 approved a 2025/26 fiscal year…

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