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FEBRUARY 5, 2026

PORT OF LOS ANGELES AWARDS RECORD $1.85M IN COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANTS

PACIFIC CRUISE TERMINALS, LLC SELECTED TO DEVELOP NEW CRUISE TERMINAL

The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved an unprecedented $1.85 million in grants to support 47 non-profit organizations undertaking initiatives benefiting the communities of the Los Angeles Harbor area through the Port of Los Angeles Community Investment Grant Program. 

The Port has announced that Pacific Cruise Terminals, LLC (PCT), a joint venture between Carrix, Inc. and JLC Infrastructure, has been selected as the developer and operator of the future Outer Harbor cruise terminal. PCT will also take on redevelopment and operation of the existing Cruise Center.

CHRIS CHASE APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF CARGO MARKETING AT THE

PORT OF LA

PORT OF LA UNVEILS NEW COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS

Maritime and cruise industry veteran Christopher Chase has been named Director of Cargo Marketing at the Port of Los Angeles, the nation’s busiest port. In his new role, Chase is responsible for managing a team of professionals who promote America’s Port® – North America’s largest trade gateway for container volume, which generates Port revenue and thousands of jobs in the region. Chase replaces Eric Caris, who recently retired.

Applications for the Port of Los Angeles Community Investment Grant Program are now being accepted via an all-new online application system launched today. The Port plans to award up to $2 million in non-taxpayer-funded grants for the upcoming 2026/27 fiscal year. 

Fiscal year 2026/27 Community Investment Grant Applications are due by 4 p.m. Pacific, Monday, March 16, 2026.

PACIFIC BATTLESHIP CENTER'S COASTAL AMMENITIES PERMIT APPROVED

PORT OF LOS ANGELES RELEASES DRAFT EIR ON TERMINAL ISLAND FACILITY

The Los Angeles harbor commission approved a coastal permit that will usher in the long-awaited Freedom of the Seas Park and Pavilion at Port of Los Angeles Berth 87 – next to the Battleship Iowa, 250 S. Harbor Blvd. This new development will include a 17,161 square-foot visitor center and some 50,000 square feet of adjacent park space. 

The Port of Los Angeles has released a Partially Revised and Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report (RDEIR) for the proposed Terminal Island Maritime Support Facility Project, located in the Port complex at 740 Terminal Way in San Pedro.

LOS ANGELES RENEWS MOU WITH

SINGAPORE ENTERPRISE

Mayor Karen Bass announced a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Los Angeles and Enterprise Singapore, a government agency under Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry, on Jan. 16.

VINCENT THOMAS BRIDGE AND 
SR 47 INTERCHANGE PROJECT 
OVERVIEW AND UPDATES

SR 47 PROJECT UPDATES:

• NEW ON-RAMPS AT I-110 ARE NOW OPEN.
  
• NORTHBOUND SR 47 INTERCHANGE ON/OFF RAMPS

AT HARBOR BLVD. ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED DURING

NEXT PHASE OF CONSTRUCTION.


LATEST DEVELOPMENTS

For ENGLISH-SPANISH event flier pdf click here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Join the City of LA in

Commemorating a Century of Black History

LOCALLY SOURCED

LA SICILIANA: A SLICE OF SICILY 
IN DOWNTOWN SAN PEDRO

"La Siciliana"  was opened in 2020 by owners Rita and Mario from Sicily. They not only brought their incredibly delicious recipes to San Pedro, but also imported their Sicilian hospitality. From their tasty cannoli to their mushroom risotto and osso buco, both meat lovers and vegetarians will be delighted by the menu options. The most important ingredient, found

in every dish, is a genuine passion for authentic, homemade Sicilian-style family cuisine.

This is a wonderful spot for Valentine's Day. Be sure to check out the incredible dessert menu!

La Siciliana is located at 347 W. 6th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731.

2026 LOS ANGELES BOARD OF

HARBOR COMMISSIONERS

UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE

Thurs., February 12, 2026

Regular meeting begins at 10 a.m.

BANNING'S LANDING COMM. CENTER 100 E. WATER STREET

WILMINGTON, CA 90744

Thurs., February 26, 2026

Regular meeting begins at 10 a.m.

BANNING'S LANDING COMM. CENTER 100 E. WATER STREET

WILMINGTON, CA 90744

2026 LA Board of Harbor Commission Meeting Schedule

The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commission meetings are currently held at

Banning's Landing Community Center

100 E. Water Street, Wilmington, CA 90744

and until further notice.