Beth Lowell

China says it’s limiting U.S. films being released there, in response to Trump’s tariffs. Hollywood has already been hit by worker strikes, streaming wars, and COVID shutdowns.

California’s nearly $4 trillion economy is heavily dependent on international trade. A tariff war could impact that significantly.

After decades of ups and downs, the Long Beach Grand Prix is hoping to capture a record number of fans for its 50th anniversary.

Unhoused people say city cleanups destroy what they need to survive. But the movement against them has fractured.

President Trump is not backing down from imposing tariffs on all countries doing business with the U.S., including 100% or more on China. China has threatened tariffs against U.S.

Newport Beach is fighting the state of California after proposing to make offshore mooring permits more expensive.

Trump’s tariffs could cause problems for Southern California’s logistics industry, from the ports to trucking and warehouses.

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