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Recent and archived news stories on: Politics, Federal, States, Local, Public Policy, Regulation, Social Services, Trade, Op-Ed/Commentary...Bill Curbing Prop. 65 Lawsuit Threats Clears Assembly
The Assembly on Friday passed a bill aimed at blocking shakedown letters to businesses alleging violations of the state’s toxic chemical notification law.
Valley Airport Curfew Gets Business Opposition
Business and aviation interests in the San Fernando Valley are organizing their response to legislation proposed by two federal lawmakers for mandatory curfews at Van Nuys and Burbank Bob Hope airports.
Santa Clarita Valley Economic Chief Resigns
Jonas Peterson, chief executive of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp., has resigned.
Business Holds Up ‘Congestion Fees’
DEVELOPMENT: Groups warn transit levies will lead nowhere.
Business leaders say the county is trafficking in a bad idea with “congestion fees” to fund transit projects.
Businesses Seek ‘Shakedown’ Relief
Special Report: Toxic Prop
A legislator and Gov. Jerry Brown both try to put an end to Proposition 65 actions that some business owners call shakedowns.
Lawyers Reap Prop. 65’s Rewards
Special Report: Toxic Prop
Proposition 65 attorneys take lion’s share of payouts in some settlements.
‘Dude, Where’s My Airplane?’
AVIATION: ILFC sues insurer over loss of aircraft in Russia.
Jet lessor ILFC seeks insurance payment for a plane lost in Russia.
BNSF Rail Yard Project Approved
The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday approved a lease agreement with BNSF Railway Co. for the construction and operation of a controversial $500 million rail yard near the Port of Los Angeles.
Give Tower Project Some Space
Leron Gubler sees criticism of two towering residential projects in Hollywood as outsized.
Council Approves Plan to Move LAX Runway
The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday voted to approve a controversial plan to move the north runway at LAX.
Kinder Morgan to Pay $13 Million to Clean Up Port Site
Kinder Morgan Liquids Terminals LLC will pay more than $13 million as part of a settlement to clean up the former site of an oil terminal at the Port of Los Angeles.
Greuel Favors Industry Zones
Special Report: The Race For Mayor
The Business Journal interviews the two contenders for Los Angeles mayor in the May 21 runoff. Next up is Wendy Greuel, 51, who has served nearly four years as city controller. Before that, she served seven years on the City Council representing the eastern San Fernando Valley.
Garcetti Hails Green, Tech Jobs
Special Report: The Race For Mayor
The Business Journal interviews the two contenders for Los Angeles mayor in the May 21 runoff. First up is Eric Garcetti, 42, who represents the Hollywood area on the Los Angeles City Council.
Too Many Dumbbells?
COMMENT
Charles Crumpley is pretty exercised about the city of Santa Monica’s proposal to make outdoor fitness classes pay big fees to the city.
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