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Port of Los Angeles dock worker hospitalized

October 2, 2014

October 2, 2014

A dock worker fell into the hull of a cargo ship at the Port of Los Angeles early today and...

Port of Los Angeles fire extinguished after 32+ hours of firefighting, no injuries reported

September 24, 2014

September 24, 2014

The stubborn wharf fire that prompted authorities to temporarily close container terminals at the region’s twin ports was fully extinguished...

Wharf fire at Port of Los Angeles burns on, causes temporary terminal closure

September 23, 2014

September 23, 2014

  A stubborn wharf fire at Port of Los Angeles prompted authorities to temporarily close container terminals today, as firefighters...

Fire at Port of Los Angeles still smolders

September 23, 2014

September 23, 2014

  A fire at the Port of Los Angeles, continued to smolder early today, with firefighters hopeful it could be...

Port Truck Drivers Plan to Strike for Third Day

July 9, 2014

July 9, 2014

  Truck drivers serving the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach plan to strike for a third day today...

Truck Drivers Begin Protest at Port of Los Angeles

July 7, 2014

July 7, 2014

  Truck drivers protesting alleged unfair labor practices — the insistence by the companies they work for to treat them...

Port of Los Angeles to Raise Crane Heights

June 24, 2014

June 24, 2014

  An effort is underway at the Port of Los Angeles to raise the height of some cranes to accommodate...

Gene Seroka Chosen as New Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles

June 11, 2014

June 11, 2014

  The Los Angeles City Council today confirmed Gene Seroka as executive director of the Port of Los Angeles. The...

Budget Approved to Improve Port Infrastructure

June 6, 2014

June 6, 2014

  A panel overseeing the Port of Los Angeles approved a $938.8 million budget today that includes almost $350 million...

2020 Commission Presents Recommendations to City Council

May 7, 2014

May 7, 2014

A private commission’s recommendations on how to fiscally stabilize Los Angeles and spur job growth drew a mixed reaction from...