Briefs

Hahn Releases Statement on Upcoming Vote to Transfer Bruce’s Beach Property to Bruce Family

It is well documented that the real reason behind the eminent domain process was racially motivated with the intention of…

4 years ago

County And State Focus On Gun Safety, Prevention

The committees passed legislation creating a private right of action to limit the spread of illegal assault weapons and ghost…

4 years ago

Environmental Briefs: Wetlands Restoration, County Contracts With Sterigenics On Hold and Clean Car Waiver Gets Automakers Support

A multistate coalition joined the U.S. EPA to defend the waiver from the new lawsuits.

4 years ago

Divestment from Fossil Fuels Bill Does Not Receive a Public Hearing

The bill would have significantly advanced state climate goals by requiring California’s two largest public pension funds to divest over…

4 years ago

Half a Billion Dollars for Housing and Services for People Experiencing Severe Mental Illness and Substance Abuse

(This) is part of a $2.2 billion effort to expand mental health housing and services across California, especially for people…

4 years ago

Port Briefs: Sister Ports Host Sustainability Conference; POLA’s May Cargo; POLB’s Cordero Appointment

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has appointed Port of Long Beach executive director Mario Cordero to the Maritime Transportation System…

4 years ago

POLB Briefs: Gerald Desmond Bridge Demo; Second Busiest Month; Joins Green Shipping Corridor

This Green Shipping Corridor will be a big step toward decarbonizing shipping between the busiest ports in China and the…

4 years ago

Board of Supervisors Appoint New Department of Children and Family Services Director

Director Nichols, who had been serving in the role of interim director since April, indicated that his primary areas of…

4 years ago

Local Port Officials Meet with Biden on Supply Chain

President Biden, Cordero and Neal addressed how higher prices in logistics and transportation are contributing to inflation, ongoing efforts to…

4 years ago

Highly Infectious Omicron Variants Fueling COVID-19 Case Increases

The current seven-day average test positivity rate, at almost 5%, continues to be higher than it was a month ago…

4 years ago