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Port Briefs: POLB Sponsorships Approved and New Funding Propels Pier Wind Terminal

The awards support a diverse group of community nonprofits centered on the environment, education, social justice, the arts and historic…

11 months ago

St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach Earns Grade A for Safety and Five-Star Specialty Care Ranking

SMMC’s achievements are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. The Leapfrog hospital safety grade is a letter rating…

11 months ago

Gilbert D. ‘Gil’ Smith, Former Carson Mayor and City Founder, Dies

Under his leadership, Carson flourished, becoming a vibrant and thriving city. His vision and continuous commitment to public service has…

11 months ago

Local 56 Shipscalers Ratifies New Agreement with Ocean Blue Environmental

This victory was achieved with the assistance of ILWU Locals 13, 63, 94, the International Organizing Department, SCDC, and the…

11 months ago

Turkey Giveaways in the Harbor Region

There’s lots of hospitality going around in the Harbor Region with plenty of Turkey Giveaways for those in need.

11 months ago

An “Amphitheater That’s Not

As for the proposed waterfront “amphitheater,” it’s just a stage and a flat landscaped lawn where 6,200 folding chairs could…

11 months ago

Deal With The Devil Struck On Climate In Election Aftermath

Thus, the fossil fuel industry knew 70 years ago that it was externalizing a cost to the entire planet —…

11 months ago

City Council Confirms Tiena Johnson Hall as General Manager of L.A. Housing Department

Johnson Hall will begin her position on Jan. 6, 2025 where she will work closely with Lourdes Castro Ramirez, who…

11 months ago

Officer-Involved Shooting – Atlantic Ave. LB

The Long Beach Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting which occurred on Nov. 19, about 3:15 p.m. Officers were…

11 months ago

POLA Briefs: Port Exceeds 900,000 Container Units and signs MOU with UCLA to Advance Sustainability

The memorandum focuses on fostering collaborations with neighborhoods and communities around the port and UCLA South Bay, like San Pedro…

11 months ago