Despite efforts to save the historic building, the Union Pacific will be dismantling the 120-year old machine shop at their Sparks, NV rail ramp. Structural integrity and the need for expansion are the reasons for the demolition.
While losing a bit of history may be disappointing, the Union Pacific will be saving the bricks and making them available to the public. You can pick up yours between February 3rd and March 15th at Cottonwood Park.
The above video was posted to social media outlets earlier week by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It demonstrates their determination not to "kneel down" to US pressure for a trade agreement as well as try to gain support from their citizens and other nations....
The marine terminals in Oakland will be closed today in recognition of May Day (ie, International Workers' Day). The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) repurpose their monthly stop-work meeting (normally held the second shift of the third Thursday of...
As we previously reported, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) withdrew their waiver request with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) rule. The good news, without a waiver, CARB cannot enforce the rule. The bad news, the...
Between May 1 and December 31, the ocean shipping industry participates in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) voluntary speed reduction program to protect the whales off of California's coastline. Hats off to Yang Ming and all participants.
Happy Mother's Day to all the beautiful ladies out there. Whether you are a mother or an important motherly figure to someone, you deserve to be celebrated. Enjoy your day on Sunday, May 11th. We hope you are able to enjoy what you love with those you love.