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.
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Recent Stories
FDA Gives Kite Cellular Drug Therapy Fast Track Designation
The FDA must decide within six months whether to approve the drug, known as KTE-X19
Float Could Fly Soon in LA
Air commuter service nears DOT approval
After months of delays, L.A.’s first air shuttle service for local commuters appears close to getting off the ground.
Xencor to License Food Allergy Drug
Deal with Aimmune could bring up to $400 million before royalties
Monrovia-based biopharmaceutical company Xencor Inc. announced it has granted a license to Bay Area-based Aimmune Therapeutics Inc.
Molina Expects Positive Results Ahead
Managed care insurer projects $17 billion in revenue for 2020
With the release of fourth-quarter and full-year 2019 earnings, Molina issued a forecast of premium revenue growth for this year of 7.4% to about $17.4 billion.
Puma Shares Soar 81% Over 2 Days
Biotechnology company stays quiet amid speculation about run-up
After a year of lackluster and disappointing performance, shares of Westwood-based biopharmaceutical company Puma Biotechnology Inc. mysteriously shot up 81% Feb. 4 and 5 on some of its heaviest trading volume in years.
Ares Partners on Projects
Firm plans NY battery effort
Century City alternative asset management firm Ares Management Corp. has agreed to partner with Atlanta-based Dimension Renewable Energy to further develop large-scale battery energy storage projects in New York state.
Tetra Tech Gets Government Boost
Firm benefits from stable federal budget process
Sometimes one of the biggest things executives pray for is a lack of drama in their businesses. That's what Tetra Tech is experiencing now with the federal government.
Rail Project Picks Teams
Companies selected to bid on Sepulveda Pass work
Five teams have qualified to bid for the contract to build a rail line through the 405 Freeway’s Sepulveda Pass, officials with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced late last month.
Arrowhead announces 'promising' clinical trial results
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced Feb. 5 that it had achieved “promising” interim results from early clinical trials for two of its drugs
LA County Construction Employment Expected to Grow 6% Over Next 5 Years
The construction sector in Los Angeles County will add nearly 9,500 jobs over the next five years for a growth rate of 6%, according to a new forecast.
