Eastern ports scramble to prepare for new Panama Canal era

9 February 2012, 1:00 am

WASHINGTON — All along the Eastern Seaboard, hopes for a new maritime-based economic boom are high.... Read More »

OUTDOORS: Weekly fishing report, Feb. 9

8 February 2012, 8:41 pm

The fish report is weekly. Its accuracy depends on marina operators, tackle shops and local fishermen we contact. Anglers catching large fish should send the information to Outdoor News Service, P.O. Box 9007, San Bernardino, CA 92427, or telephone 909-887-3444, so it can be included in this report.... Read More »

LANDSCAPE/URBAN DEVELOPMENT: Wilmington Waterfront Park

8 February 2012, 2:15 pm

This 30-acre park was built as a buffer between a residential community and an active port... Read More »

Donaire vs. Vazquez Jr. on Saturday on HBO; McGuigan sees Carl Frampton facing Scott Quigg in 2012

2 February 2012, 1:12 pm

GOBBLER'S KNOB, (Groundhog Day 2012) -- At approximately 7:26 A.M. ET today, Punxsutawney Phil -- the Seer of Seers, Prognosticator of all Prognosticators -- emerged from his burrow at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Penn, and proclaimed, in his native Groundhogese, that the “Filipino Flas... Read More »

Tumor found on white croaker fish mystifies Cabrillo Marine scientists

29 January 2012, 8:22 pm

A recent fishing excursion off the coast of Long Beach landed a strange find - a white croaker with a quarter-size tumor on its head.... Read More »

The Conversation: Is it sunset for state's seaports?

27 January 2012, 8:28 pm

You'll likely be hearing a lot of talk about the Panama Canal over the next couple of years.... Read More »

Democrats select candidates to endorse in state, congressional races

23 January 2012, 6:31 pm

Local members of the California Democratic Party spent the weekend selecting which candidates to preliminarily endorse for Congress and the state Legislature in November, including those planning to run in South Bay seats.... Read More »

LA Voters Go to Polls Tuesday in Council Race

16 January 2012, 3:02 pm

Los Angeles voters head to the polls on Tuesday to elect a candidate in a special runoff election between a political newcomer and a veteran politician for City Council District 15, which runs from the Harbor...... Read More »

Newcomer faces veteran in LA City Council race at the harbor

16 January 2012, 10:15 am

A new player has burst onto the Los Angeles political scene. He is LAPD Sgt. Joe Buscaino. The 14-year police veteran is running for City Council against State Assemblyman Warren Furutani, a longtime politico vying to become the second Asian American ever to serve on the council.... Read More »

Political newcomer, veteran in runoff for vacant L.A. council seat

14 January 2012, 6:35 pm

Joe Buscaino, an LAPD officer, came in first in last fall's special election and is favored to win Tuesday, but state Assemblyman Warren Furutani is stressing that he won't need 'training wheels.' Joe Buscaino is not a dockworker, and yet everyone at the longshoremen's union disp... Read More »