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Donna Littlejohn

Donna Littlejohn received a bachelor's degree (double major) in journalism and political science from California State University, Long Beach, and began her career in daily journalism with the San Pedro News-Pilot, transferring to The Daily Breeze staff in 1998 after the San Pedro publication closed.

Location: Los Angeles, California, USA

The Port of Los Angeles cargo ships, container ships Wednesday Sept. 25, 2024 (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)

Tariffs causing stress on smaller retailers, LA business owner says

July 15, 2025 at 10:44 a.m.

It is the small and medium-sized businesses in the United States that are becoming "collateral damage" in the U.S. tariff wars, said the president of a family-owned Los Angeles company

A dual-engine, zero emissions container ship produced by A.P. Moller Maersk is visiting the Port of Los Angeles on Aug. 26-27. (A.P. Moller-Maersk)

Rep. Garcia, Sen. Padilla reintroduce bill to end greenhouse emissions from large ships

July 17, 2025 at 7:22 a.m.

The Clean Shipping Act, if it becomes law, would set a path to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from large ships doing business in the U.S. by 2050.

Thirty-one workers, aided by rescuers, made it out safely after a stretch of tunnel under construction collapsed in Wilmington on Wednesday night, July 9, 2025. The employees were removed and received medical assessments, but none had visible injuries, said Brian Humphrey, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Fire Department. (Photo courtesy KABC7)

Work stops and probe starts on tunnel that partially collapses in Wilmington — prompting rescue of 31 workers

July 11, 2025 at 6:20 a.m.

More than 100 firefighters, including members of the urban search and rescue team, responded.

David Porter, President ILWU Local 98, Columbia River, escorting Paul Zuanich of Huntington Beach into town. (Photo Courtesy of ILWU Walk the Coast Committee)

Huntington Beach resident bike rides 1,750 miles to help dockworker union fight childhood cancer

July 3, 2025 at 2:04 p.m.

Former dockworker Paul Zuanich is nearing the end of a 1,750 mile, 38-day electric bicycle ride to fight childhood cancer.

California National Guard members protect the Federal Building following protests triggered by immigration raids, in Los Angeles, on June 9, 2025. Police ordered the public to disperse from downtown Los Angeles on June 8 after further unrest, with cars torched and security forces firing tear gas at protesters, in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to America’s second-biggest city. Protests in Los Angeles, home to a large Latino population, broke out on June 6, triggered by immigration raids that resulted in dozens of arrests of what authorities say are illegal migrants and gang members. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

Business, civic leaders condemn recent military response to LA protests

June 10, 2025 at 2:49 p.m.

A group of business, civic, government and nonprofit leaders criticized the ICE raids in LA and the White House's response to protests.

Old Glory flies over LA Fleet Week in San Pedro on Saturday, May 24, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

LA Fleet Week draws great weather, kudos for cutting down wait times

May 28, 2025 at 11:09 a.m.

Among the take-aways was a new ship-tour system that organizers said Tuesday, May 27, cut down on lines and wait times.

Marine Sheldon Gordon is one of two buglers playing Echo Taps at a Memorial Day ceremony at L.A. Fleet Week on Monday, May 26, 2025, in San Pedro. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

Photos: Memorial Day service brings Fleet Week to a close

May 26, 2025 at 9:03 p.m.

A Memorial Day ceremony on the USS Battleship Iowa brought a stirring conclusion to LA Fleet Week on Monday evening, May 26. The local celebration of the U.S. armed forces...

The Downey Vikings lock arms after defeating the Franklin Panthers in early action in the Navy’s inaugural Esports Challenge at LA Fleet Week on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in San Pedro. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

Esports teens turn up the heat for a Navy screen challenge at LA Fleet Week

May 24, 2025 at 4:28 p.m.

Esports warriors join LA Fleet Week in this year's challenge

Attendees of the annual LA Fleet Week tour the USS Carl M. Levin, an Arleigh Burke-class Aegis guided missile destroyer in San Pedro on Friday, May 23, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

Day 1 of LA Fleet Week welcomes hundreds to celebrate nation’s service members

May 25, 2025 at 10:41 p.m.

The 10th annual LA Fleet Week started early Friday, May 23, with hundreds visiting active duty ships, Battleship Iowa, and more throughout the day.

The USS Carl M. Levin arrives at the Port of Los Angeles’ Berth 46 ahead of this weekend’s LA Fleet Week in San Pedro on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

Ships begin arriving in San Pedro ahead of LA Fleet Week

May 20, 2025 at 4:05 p.m.

The USS Carl M. Levin – an Arleigh Burke-class Aegis guided missile destroyer -- arrived at the Port of LA on Tuesday, May 20.

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