Improving passenger counts, navigating a potentially tricky request for international flights and crafting a budget are among the priorities for newly-installed airport chief Bryant Francis. Francis, who most recently served as the director of Shreveport, La.’s two-airport system, started his… READ MORE
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Master of Ceremonies Drew Satariano welcomed the 120 guests at the sixth annual awards banquet of the Aquatic Capital of America on Jan 21 at the law offices of Keesal, Young & Logan. Following a reception and dinner filled with… READ MORE
Long Beach Council To Debate Criteria For Prioritizing Oil-Funded ProjectsA formula to prioritize capital projects in the Tidelands area could be confirmed Tuesday by the Long Beach City Council. Prioritization is necessary due to the precipitous drop in the price… READ MORE
Despite congestion that has ships lined up along the coast waiting to offload cargo, Port of Long Beach Executive Director Jon Slangerup said he is confident Long Beach can overcome its challenges and be known throughout the world as the… READ MORE
When Congresswoman Janice Hahn watched President Barack Obama give his 2015 State of the Union Address, she said one thing that caught her attention was when he talked about ports and the need to invest in transportation and infrastructure. “When… READ MORE
Craig Hofman has been involved with dining on Second Street since the day he was born in 1951 on the night that Hof’s Hut opened on Second Street. That Hof’s was long a beloved breakfast-lunch-and-dinner spot for decades and, eventually… READ MORE
Arts Council Funds Artists, Organizations Through Grants ProgramLong Beach’s Arts Council has funded five artists and 20 art organizations through its annual grants program this year. Grants are made with money provided by the city of Long Beach, and total… READ MORE
The union representing West Coast dockworkers and their employers on Monday reached a tentative agreement on a key component of the stalled labor talks that threaten to cripple cargo movement at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The… READ MORE
HER VIEW: Councilwoman Starts New YearI hope your year is off to a great start. The New Year is a great time of year because everyone is filled with a sense of optimism and hope for the many possibilities ahead… READ MORE
Long Beach’s Planning Commission voted unanimously against a recommendation last week by city staff to loosen noticing requirements for public hearings. Planning Commission Supports Maintaining Current Noticing RequirementsThe recommendation, which would have reduced the zoning regulations and costs for business… READ MORE