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Group issues health report card for Southern California beaches
Southern California beaches had overall good water quality last year, with most receiving good to excellent ratings, an annual report by Heal the Bay said.
Members of Occupy San Fernando, among them five of six people arrested in November following a confrontation with police during an appearance in Pasadena by former Mexican President Vicent Fox, claim they were struck by baton-wielding officers outside the event.
Man who jumped from Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro identified
A man who jumped to his death from the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro has been identified as Brad Dean Dodd, 47, of Long Beach, coroner's officials said Thursday.
Joe Buscaino helped deliver Harbor Area vote to new Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
That would be hard to say, political analyst Allan Hoffenblum said Wednesday when asked about the aggressive campaigning that Buscaino, the Los Angeles cop turned councilman, did on behalf of Garcetti.
Teacher Kathy Carcamo wins San Pedro honorary mayor title
San Pedro High School teacher Kathy Carcamo has won the San Pedro honorary mayor title after raising more money for charity than her competitors.
Bike lane critics, supporters meet on San Pedro street corners
A rally protesting San Pedro's new bike lanes at the corner of Westmont Drive and Western Avenue in San Pedro.
Man jumps to his death from Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro
A man drove up to the apex of the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro Sunday night, scaled the security fence, and jumped to his death, a Port of Los Angeles official said.
L.A. mayoral candidates Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel pound the pavement
The two candidates vying to become Los Angeles' next mayor made the most of Sunday with a frenzy of appearances across the city as they headed into the final stretch of a race that shows they are nearly neck in neck with voters.
Trinty High student's research project wins award
A seventh-grader from Holy Trinity School in San Pedro recently won the 2013 award for Academic Excellence from the Southern California Paleontological Society for his research project.
San Pedro care center flooded by influx of sea lions opens its doors Sunday
Increasing numbers of sea lion pups stranded on local beaches has kept the staff and volunteers busy at the Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro.
USTA National Senior Women's Hard Court Tennis Championships Results
It will be a day filled with Championship matches at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis club as the singles finals of the Women's 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s Divisions will all be played on Friday at the USTA National Senior Women's Hard Court Tennis Championships.
Small quake strikes area south of Los Angeles
A small earthquake has shaken a coastal area southwest of Los Angeles, but there are no reports of damage or injuries.
Los Angeles County awards grant to marine mammal center for sea lion care
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a $7,000 grant to care for local sea lion pups found severely dehydrated and malnourished.
Criticism mounts over San Pedro bike lane changes
Still seething over the elimination of traffic lanes to make way for new bikeways, members of the Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council will ask that a task force be formed to assess the impacts and look for alternatives.
What Office Trailers Can Teach Us About Los Angeles
Outside every building construction site, there's a box on wheels that's around 8 feet wide by 20 feet long.
Deepwater Heavy Lift Crane Orders for Cargotec
Cargotec's MacGregor contracted by Hornbeck Offshore Services Inc. to deliver 4 AHC cranes for 4 multi-purpose supply vessels .
Rotterdam Expands Intermodal Container Service
Rotterdam expects to see container flows triple in the next 25 years. Due to the growth in world trade, the favourable geographic location and the increase in very large container ships, each with a capacity in the region of 20,000 units.
Ports America to Operate Port of LA Cruise Terminal
The Port of Los Angeles contract Ports America to provide operation, management & maintenance of the Port of Los Angeles Cruise Terminal at Berth 90-43 in San Pedro, Calif.
Riding the wave of the future: Cities plan sprawling nework of bicycle lanes
Now, a cycling revival of sorts is sweeping across America's cities, especially among adults seeking a healthier alternative to the automobile.
Marymount College Sees Revitalization
Marymount College in Rancho Palos Verdes has gone through a revitalization over the past several years, according to an article in last weekend's Daily Breeze .