West Coast port operations to continue if no labor agreement is reached by July 1 deadline—which is likely
The current agreement expires 5 p.m. July 1, but a joint statement from both parties said neither is planning for a strike or lockout.
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Biden talks inflation, supply chain and infrastructure at Port of Los Angeles
President Biden’s speech comes as the country sees its highest inflation rate since 1981.
ICE in Long Beach to monitor illegal Super Bowl sales
“ICE’s operations related to Long Beach are solely Super Bowl specific,” a spokesperson said. “It has nothing to do with immigration enforcement or anything like that.”
COVID-19 continues to intensify nursing shortage
For a decade, the United States has faced a critical nursing shortage, which is expected to grow through 2030. The challenges caused by the shortage, though, continue to be exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic as it surpasses the two-year mark.
Citing backlog progress, Long Beach and LA ports again delay fines for idling containers
The fee, which charges companies for shipping containers that sit too long on the docks, has already been delayed numerous times.
Fern’s Garden in Belmont Shore to close after 17 years
You might not find what you’re looking for at Fern’s, but you’d almost certainly find what you weren’t looking for.
Long Beach Airport to receive $6 million from infrastructure bill
Long Beach Airport will receive $6 million to modernize its facilities and improve travel experience.
Business in Downtown Long Beach is slowly rebounding
Despite some residual hesitation to gather in large crowds—and businesses’ troubles finding workers to serve drinks, bus tables or ring up sales—business in Downtown Long Beach is slowly rebounding after the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s newly released annual retail snapshot.
A look at Solita, the Mexican restaurant that will replace Rock Bottom Brewery
The Long Beach Solita will be the biggest incarnation of the chain, moving into the cavernous Rock Bottom site of more than 9,000 square feet, with seating for more than 300 customers.
Army Corps recommends deepening channels at Port of Long Beach
Deepening the waterways, in some cases by as little as 4 feet, would allow some ships to enter and exit the Port of Long Beach much more quickly, ultimately lowering national transportation costs.