Howard Fine
Reporter (Engineering, Infrastructure, Education, Construction and Architecture)
Howard Fine is a 19-year veteran of the Los Angeles Business Journal. He has covered public policy issues, energy companies, transportation, economic development, banking and finance and various special assignments. He has won several awards, including Best Body of Work for a single reporter from the Association of Area Business Publications and Distinguished Journalist of the Year from the Society of Professional Journalists.
A Los Angeles native, Howard graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in English from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. Howard obtained a master of science degree in journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism in Evanston, Illinois. Prior to joining the Business Journal, Howard spent seven years as Staff Reporter at the Orange County Business Journal and before that, as Orange County Bureau Chief for City News Service.
Regulation and Policy is a biweekly column that keeps business leaders apprised of new city, county and state regulatory issues that may affect their businesses.
Phone: 323-549-5225 Extension: 227
Recent Stories
Edison Transmission Tower Probed as Cause of Saddleridge Fire
A Southern California Edison transmission tower in Sylmar is coming under investigation as a possible cause for the 8,300-acre Saddleridge Fire.
LAX Traffic Flattens Out
AIRPORTS: Annual growth could be slowest since 2009
2019 could be the slowest passenger growth year at LAX since the Great Recession.
Work Starts on Police HQ
New airport facility will consolidate operations
Officials at LAX break ground on new airport police headquarters.
LAX and Metro Boost Employment
Infrastructure jobs drive year-over-year gains
Beacon Economics’ outlook shows construction sector is driving L.A.’s employment growth.
LAX to Ban Curbside Ride-Hailing Pickups
Los Angeles International Airport is set to ban curbside ride-hailing pickups starting Oct. 29.
Filling the Gap
Promising Metro pilot program seeks ‘last-mile’ solution for commuters
A look at Metro’s partnership with Via Transportation to provide last-mile connections for commuters.
Mercury to Pay $41 Million to Settle Legal Fight with California
Mercury Insurance Co. agreed to pay $41.2 million to the state to settle a 20-year legal dispute over fees charged to auto policy customers.
Placido Domingo Resigns from LA Opera Amid Harassment Allegations
Placido Domingo stepped down from his leadership role with the Los Angeles Opera on Oct. 2 and withdrew from scheduled performances amid allegations of sexual harassment.
Tetra Tech Wins Contract
Government enlists firm to fight ocean pollution
Government enlists firm to fight ocean pollution
LAX Delays Cargo Facility
Airports: Major project pushed back by two years
Airports: Major project pushed back by two years
