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Logistics has been an economic lifeline for the Inland Empire for decades. Now that the industry is hitting a downturn, the region is feeling the pain.

The East Coast's busiest port complex has periodically proclaimed itself the nation's largest for container cargo. The myth could cost California foreign trade jobs.

My brief, stressful life as a warehouse tempo in Southern California’s Inland Empire, the beating heart of America’s online shopping beast.

The university's arrangement with Beacon Economics to produce research as the Center for Economic Forecasting and Development garnered sharp criticism from some UC faculty.

As toxic emissions from diesel traffic choke the air, activists are calling for a moratorium on new warehouses and for the governor to declare a state of emergency.

As toxic emissions from diesel traffic choke the air, activists are calling for a moratorium on new warehouses and for the governor to declare a state of emergency.

From the peaceful vantage point of Angels Gate Park, high above San Pedro Bay in San Pedro, Calif., a huge floating traffic jam of cargo ships was clearly visible when it reached its peak of 109 vessels in January, stranding toys, clothing, semiconductors, cars and a long list of items headed to stores, factories and online shoppers doorsteps.

The Los Angeles and Long Beach ports move a total of $469 billion worth of freight a year and employ 175,000 workers. But if the industry continues to favor East Coast ports, the impact on Southern California ports could be devastating.

Retailers and manufacturers have shifted cargo away from the L.A. and Long Beach ports, threatening local jobs. The ports vow to bring that trade back, but it won't be easy.