Briefs

Another Record Month at the Port of Los Angeles

Two months into 2022, overall cargo volume has reached 1,723,360 TEUs, a 5.4% increase compared to 2021. 

4 years ago

Governor’s Briefs: No Out-of-Pocket Costs for Abortion Services; Japan Partner to Bolster Relations, Tackle Climate Change

Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation to Eliminate Out-of-Pocket Costs for Abortion Services SACRAMENTO – Amid continued attacks on reproductive freedom throughout…

4 years ago

Former Long Beach Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge of Distribution of Child Pornography

Brown was a Long Beach Police officer for 27 years. He left the force last year after his arrest on…

4 years ago

BA.2 Subvariant Increases in LA County

Residents should be prepared to mitigate the risk of increased transmission associated with this more infectious subvariant. 

4 years ago

Briefs — Help For Unhoused Residents

LA County Supervisors Back Newsom’s CARE Court Plan The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors March 15, threw their support…

4 years ago

Strike Vote Begins for Thousands of Grocery Store Workers

A bargaining committee composed of workers and union leaders negotiated with the companies for 12 days before the contract expired…

4 years ago

Residents at Elevated Risk Encouraged to Seek Out No Cost Therapeutics As Soon as Possible

These treatments work best when taken as soon as possible after symptom onset.

4 years ago

Harbor Commissioners Approve New Program Management Director

The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners March 14, approved the appointment of Tasha Higgins to lead the Program Management…

4 years ago

Long Beach City Council Makes Recall and Retention Worker Protections Permanent

Long Beach is now the first city in the nation with a permanent recall and retention policy protecting hospitality and…

4 years ago

Legislation Helps Minority and Women Owned Businesses Compete for Infrastructure Funding

Together, these bills would help agencies accomplish President Joe Biden’s new goal of increasing the share of federal contracts going…

4 years ago