Ronald D. White
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Ronald D. White was a reporter for the Los Angeles Times from 1993 to 2024. His work on the Business desk included leadership profiles, innovations in manufacturing, retail and business trends. White did stints as a reporter for the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot and as a reporter and then as a staff writer, assistant editor and editorial writer for the Washington Post before joining The Times.
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June 23, 2024
Steve Barajas is a mechanical engineer on NASA-JPL’s Europa Clipper 2024, the mission looking for an ocean beneath the icy surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa.
Feb. 26, 2024
The San Pedro ports had a busy January as they rebounded from last year’s labor troubles and picked up cargo redirected because of Suez and Panama canal troubles.
Feb. 14, 2024
Southern California’s twin ports could see more freight business as shippers seek new routes away from problems at the Suez Canal and the Panama Canal.
Jan. 12, 2024
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The Israel-Hamas war has sparked an increase in harassment, but Palestinian Americans also report shows of support for their businesses.
Nov. 15, 2023
Ever wonder what a baseball broadcaster does? Inside the booth with Mike Lindskog, the voice of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes of the Dodgers’ minor league team system.
Oct. 10, 2023
The ILWU recently ratified a labor agreement with West Coast shipping companies. But a lawsuit at the Port of Portland has the union filing for bankruptcy.
Oct. 7, 2023
The EEOC is suing Tesla for “widespread and ongoing” racial harassment in its workplace, adding to other race discrimination legal actions against the company.
Sept. 28, 2023
Inland Empire workers strike at GM and Stellantis parts distribution centers, in a widening labor action that could affect consumers’ ability to get car repairs.
Sept. 26, 2023