Briefs

POLB Welcomes its Newest Advisory Committee Member: Hilda Delgado

LONG BEACH — The Port of Long Beach community grants team Oct. 7 welcomed Hilda Delgado to the community grants…

3 weeks ago

TRAA Responds to the Explosion and Fire at the Chevron Refinery

While we are glad to hear there have been no reported injuries or deaths, the incident reminds everyone in the…

3 weeks ago

Supervisor Hahn Stands Against Catalina Mule Deer Eradication Plan

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn has announced her strong opposition to the Catalina Island Conservancy’s new…

3 weeks ago

Governor’s Briefs: Newsom Rejects Landslide Bill, Confirms New Local Appointments

The city and impacted residents have faced difficulty securing disaster assistance, as state and federal agencies have largely deemed RPV’s…

4 weeks ago

Port of Long Beach CEO to Chart New Course at Year’s End

It was during his time on the Harbor Commission that he proposed the Green Port Policy, a commitment by the…

4 weeks ago

Transforming Immigrant Affairs: Solis Champions a Creative Vision

Embedding this role is critical toward a more responsive, inclusive government that centers the lived experiences of immigrants and their…

4 weeks ago

California Just Slashed Its Cannabis Tax to Save Its Dying Industry

California’s cannabis industry employs hundreds of thousands and generates millions in revenue, but sales and tax receipts have plummeted in…

4 weeks ago

Arts United San Pedro Awards $45,000 in Community Arts Grants to Fuel Local Creativity

Selected from a competitive pool of applicants, the funded proposals include visual arts, performances, public installations, and youth engagement, each…

4 weeks ago

Gaza Aid Flotillas Defy Israeli Blockade to Bring Medicine and Food to Palestinians

Denying Gazans humanitarian aid, impeding ships in international waters and arresting at gunpoint those onboard are vicious, illegal acts by…

4 weeks ago

Gov. Newsom Issues Executive Order to Address Economic and Insurance Fallout from Climate Crisis

The California Earthquake Authority or CEA, as the wildfire fund administrator, will evaluate and prepare a report on reforms to…

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