Newsroom

June 10, 2020

The Pacific Council has launched a new platform for our member-written commentary and analysis. We are unveiling the Pacific Council Magazine, where you can find pieces written by our members on local-to-global topics, plus member spotlights and recaps and recordings from our events. Bookmark the new Pacific Council Magazine at pacificcouncil.online.

All previously published Newsroom articles are available below in the Newsroom Archive.

Please note that all upcoming events will still appear at our main website, pacificcouncil.org, or by visiting the Activities menu above.

May 20, 2021

CONTINUING OUR COLLABORATION ON FOREIGN REPORTING WITH USC

September 17, 2020

A GUIDE TO CALIFORNIA'S LOCAL-TO-GLOBAL BALLOT MEASURES

September 21, 2015

The Navy's Hidden Crisis: It's Too Small - and Getting Smaller

Robert C. O'Brien expresses concern over the decreasing number of American ships and its impact on the ability of the U.S. Navy to secure the oceans.

August 17, 2015

To Iran and Back Again: A Debrief with Dr. Jerrold D. Green

Jerrold D. Green reflects on his recent trip to Iran on the heels of the nuclear accord struck with the United States and five other world powers.

July 27, 2015

7 Facts You Need to Know About Homelessness in L.A.

More people are displaced in L.A. today than in 2013: Los Angeles is the third most homeless city in the world.

July 2, 2015

Human Trafficking in Los Angeles: A Global Crisis

One of the worst hubs of human trafficking in the world is Los Angeles. Here's why that matters.

July 1, 2015

Fact-Finding: Global Water Policy Visit to Washington, D.C.

A Pacific Council national delegation reports back on their June meetings with leaders of organizations at the forefront of U.S. efforts to mitigate global water challenges.

June 5, 2015

U.S. Tax Law Has Unintended Global Consequences

Colleen Graffy asks if the era of banking secrecy is finally over thanks to globalization, technology, and a new U.S. law called FACTA.

June 4, 2015

L.A. Leads the Way with Minimum Wage Increase

Los Angeles has become the largest city in the nation to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour from $9.

May 20, 2015

Los Angeles, California Break Tourism Records in 2014

A record-breaking 44.2 million people visited Los Angeles in 2014 and contributed nearly $30 billion to the city’s economy.

May 13, 2015

Prime Minister Abe’s U.S. Visit Focuses On California

Jonathan Beutler reflects on PM Abe's visit to the United States and highlights the bonds that tie the economies of Japan and California.

May 12, 2015

Los Angeles: The New Art Capital of the World?

Los Angeles – with its internationally recognized museums, galleries, and artists – is well on its way to becoming the new art capital of the world. How did this happen?

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