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APRIL 2007

April 30, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  LA World Trade Week Observance Kicks-Off
               m  Amid challenges, cross-border plan being ‘fine tuned’
               m  No Mayday holiday for Los Angeles Port
               m  Union tries to block programv
               m  Truck firms fume over cleanup plan
               m  Deadly algae, overfishing linked
               m  Feelings mixed as marches near
               m  The Migrant Trap, and the Migrants’ Way Out
               m  Immigrant Activists Plan Work Protests
               m  LA to Feds: Secure our Seaports
               m  NYFD drill at ground zero tests L.A. corp’s wireless technology
     l  Port of Long Beach:  Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  Employment Opportunity: Government Affairs Analyst - Harbor
     l  Port of Los Angeles: Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  Nation’s leading containerport is “steppin back in time” to celebrate Centennial

April 29, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  Trying to retain a fading San Pedro tradition
               m  Cargo costs set record as world runs short of ships
               m  Stanford U: Ethanol vehicles pose significant risk to health, new study finds
               m  Funding of Stanford University E85 Ethanol Pollution Study Disputed
               m  South Bay Briefs
               m  Neurotoxin kills more marine mammals off California coast
               m  Deadly algae blamed for seal, dolphin deaths
               m  More marine animals sickened by acid
               m  Top 20 Polluters in L.A. County
               m  FISH COUNT

April 28, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
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               m  Troqueros Declare Victory!
               m  Port of L.A. celebrate Arbor Day with 71 new trees in Wilmington
               m  California warns against eating poisened seafood
               m  Algae bloom kills sea birds, other sea life in So. California in record numbers

April 27, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: G
               m  California Ports: Smoke on the Water
               m  Fire Department Headquarters to Move
               m  City Leaders Mourn Congresswoman
               m  Crude oil leaks into Long Beach Harbor
               m  Crews stop underground pipeline leak in Long Beach
               m  Crude Awakenings
               m  EPA is put on legal notice by LA Environmental Justice Pioneer
               m  Port plan a win-win for clean air, jobs
     l  Port of Long Beach:
               m  Notice of Special L.B. Harbor Commission meeting, 3PM April 30, 2007
               m  Agenda of Special L.B. Harbor Commission meeting, 3PM April 30, 2007
     l  Port of Los Angeles:
               m  Notice of Wilmington Waterfront Development Subcommittee, 5:30PM May 1.
               m  Notice of Air Quality Subcommittee meeting, 4:30PM May 2, 2007

April 26, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: G
               m  Port of Los Angeles: Responsible Marina Program
               m  2007 L.A. Harbor Film Festival starts today
               m  Playing with fire on trade
               m  Queen’s Seaport Development receives $41 million bid
               m  League officials still searching for permanent ball field site

April 25, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: G
               m  Port of Los Angeles EIR Process Flowchart
               m  US share of global container throughput falling
               m  Residents target rail plans
               m  SBE/VSBE Training Forum: “Opportunities with the Port”
               m  Port pollution experts praised
               m  Police seek help in finding suspect in San Pedro attack
               m  Body found off Catalina believed to be missing boater
     l  Collegiate Rowing: Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  USC Prepare for UCLA

April 24, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: G
               m  Ports have lost a Capitol ally
               m  City mgm’t proposes counter-measure against green airport & neighborhood 
                    protection programs
               m  BLOG: Free Trade in Peril
               m  Baja Fish Market: Tacos to make baby Jesus cry
               m  Grand Power expands operations in China and Los Angeles
               m  OOCL wins CIFFA Forwarder’s Choice Awards 2007 for Outstanding Ocean Service
     l  Collegiate Rowing: Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  USC Crew Returns to Form
               m  USC Crew Third Quarter Report
               m  2007 Annual USC Crew Banquet Local Trojans are welcome to join the Team on May 10.

April 23, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  Project cargo expert warns of vessel shortage
               m  Spotlight increases on port security
               m  Trade pacts nearing collapse
               m  A preservation reality
               m  California Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald
               m  Seattle flush with cruise ships
               m  FISH REPORT

April 22, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  Officials rethink port filming
               m  Evergeen’s “green” mega ship, Ever Strong, makes maiden call at Port of L.A.
               m  Influence or a major conflict of interest?
               m  Term limits for city officials may change
               m  Firefighter to end 63 years of service
               m  LAFD battalion chief: ‘I’ve been a fireman my whole life’
               m  Santa Catalina, oasis in the sea
               m  FISH REPORT

April 21, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  Film agents’ gripes delay port pact
               m  Investigators look into L.A. Harbor fuel spill
               m  Threat delays cruise departure
               m  Nothing found on cruise ship after bomb threat
               m  Leaders of port emissions program meet

April 20, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  Restoring, growing wetlands back to priority status
               m  New fees could help clean up ports
               m  3 men linked to seabird deaths charged
               m  Men charged for roles in bird deaths
               m  3 face charges in deaths of nesting baby birds
               m  TernGate charges filed at long last
               m  Rail festival at the Port of Los Angeles
               m  China traffic controls world port growth
               m  Man sets himself on fire inside Long Beach City Hall
               m  Man sets himself ablaze in Calif. City Hall
               m  2 hurt in city hall scare
               m  Port’s environmental expert receives leadership award

April 19, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  Port traffic expected to break record in July
               m  A split on container fees
               m  Diplomats talk trade
               m  Charges expected in deaths of terns
               m  Scientists: Ethanol would cause more pollution than gasoline
               m  Three more Socal LNG projects work their way through system
               m  Times wins Pulitzer for series on ocean pollution
               m  Thoughts on the Pulitzer

April 18, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  Health benefits fuel port diesel truck cleanup
               m  Clearing air around ports
               m  Port Trucking: Today’s unsustainable status quo
               m  LA emergency drills continue with simulated attacks
               m  Rockefeller, Tejon Ranch developing new warehouses at TIC
      l  Port of Los Angeles Security: Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  To enhance access controls within its waters, the Port is creating Controlled Navigation
                    Areas (CNAs) in the vicinity of commercial areas -see map and related Daily Breeze story

April 17, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  Railroad plan to add double track across Southern Arizona has its critics
               m  Emergency drill in L.A. raises concerns
               m  Disaster Preparedness Excercises to Begin in L.A.
               m  Big Boats vs. Small Boats - No Comparison
               m  Major Disaster Drill Under Way in Los Angeles
               m  New security facility at Port of Long Beach
               m  Matson Global Distribution Services makes its debut
               m  Esperanza holds out hope for LNG
               m  It’s not over yet, says BHP as California throws out gas project
               m  Harbor group favors port fee
               m  Exit exam leaves fewer behind
               m  Tejon Ranch warehouse timely
               m  Study will probe Sonar’s effects on fish
               m  LA/LB Port program will reduce pollution by 80%
     l  Port of Long Beach Harbor Commission: Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  Minutes of the April 9, 2007, regular meeting of the Harbor Commission.

April 16, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  Long Beach’s hidden treasure
               m  The Box is King
               m  Historic train engine to steam into the Port of Los Angeles
               m  Certificate programs help students climb to high-paying jobs
               m  Bourdais recovers by ruling Long Beach Grand Prix
               m  Grand Prix notebook: Servia makes the most of his opportunity
               m  LB Grand Prix: Racers join the Walk of Fame
     l  Port of Los Angeles Community Advisory Committee: Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  The scheduled PCAC Water Quality Subcommittee meeting for April 19, 2007, has  
                   been cancelled. For the Subcommittee Chair’s report click here

April 15, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  Port to limit boat access to some areas
               m  California officials issue warnings on aging gas, oil terminals
               m  An epic harbor cleansing
               m  Fish Counts

April 14, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  Ports of L.A., Long Beach outline clean-trucks plan
               m  2 L.A.-area ports aim to slash diesel exhaust
               m  Ports Propose Clean Trucks Program
               m  Long Beach Grand Prix: Qualifying report
     l  Port of Los Angeles Harbor Commission: Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  Agenda of the April 19, 2007 Harbor Commission regular meeting at 8:30AM.

April 13, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  Port terminals vulnerable to spills
               m  Disasters ‘Waiting to Happen’
               m  California bill would tax port containers
               m  Tree City Title May Root Here
               m  Coastal panel rejects natural gas terminal
               m  LNG project on life support after state panel rejection
               m  Large California ports supportive of Punta Colonet plan
               m  Foss to build first-ever hybrid tugboat
               m  912 Commissioners may collide over Brown Act modifications
     l  Related News from Other Ports: Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  State port business slowly slips south 
               m  Ship loaded with cargo runs aground
               m  Denmark seeks biofuel solutions
               m  Firm lets up on ConocoPhillips on environmental proposal
               m  Democrats chide Bush administration over delays in port security plan
               m  Report: Army Corps needs major overhaul
     l  Port Tourism: Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  Dive into Nemo’s world at SoCal aquariums 
               m  An easy going escape to Santa Catalina Island
      l  Port of Long Beach Harbor Commission: Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  Notice of the April 16 Harbor Commission special meeting at 9:30AM.
               m  Agenda for the April 16 Regular Harbor Commission & Committee meeting at 1PM.

April 12, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  Port tracker report points to July for a new volume record
               m  Old marine terminals seen as a danger
               m  California officials warn about aging gasoline and oil terminals
               m  Drawbridge to reopen this afternoon
               m  BHP weighs LNG decision; other gas projects could test California
               m  Celebs sink BHP’s Malibu move
               m  State Panel Cuts LNG Adrift
               m  Port of LA reaches an agreement over new San Pedro live bait barges
               m  Long Beach: Pre-race notes, quoteboard
     l  LA/LB Joint Board of Harbor Commission: Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  Agenda for the April 17 “Electrification of the LA Harbor” Committee meeting.
     l  Port of L.A. Community Advisory Committee: Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  Minutes of the March 7 Air Quality Subcommittee meeting.

April 11, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  Job hunt was ethics violation, panel says
               m  BHP weighs LNG decision; other gas projects could test California
               m  Energy giant mulls options after vote
               m  New bait barge operator selected at the Port of L.A.
               m  Grand Prix of Long Beach News & Notes
     l  Other Ports: Geraldine Knatz heads Port LA
               m  Port of Vancouver first in Canada to entice ships to go green
               m