The Los Angeles Times reports some politicos in the Central Valley are pushing Gov. Schwarzenegger for a share of the $500 million annual windfall expected from Alan Lowenthal's container fee bill, SB 974.
The 11th-hour manuever is being greeted by supporters as a last-ditch effort to upend the deal before the governor signs it (which he's indicated he would do). Lowenthal has stated strongly that after three tough years negotiating the bill now before the governor, he's not prepared to agree to last-minute changes.
Paul Eakins reports on Long Beach City Hall, and local and regional
politics. A newcomer to the Press-
Kris Hanson reports on the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles,
covering environmental issues, economic triumphs and
pitfalls and trade trends of America’s largest port.
He also writes a weekly column “On The Waterfront”,
appearing Tuesdays, and also produces an occassional video
and column titled “On The Job,” which follows the hard-working
men and women who keep Southern California’s economy humming.
Karen Robes Meeks came to work for the Press-
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