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Food + Drink
Built One Taco at a Time
At SP Tacos, family tradition, entrepreneurial grit, and fast, flavorful Mexican food have created a San Pedro favorite
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Food & Dining
Saigon Oi Café: Worth the Wait
After a long search for the right space, Bernard and Phuong Hoang have finally opened their doors in Downtown San Pedro
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Food + Drink
Piccini Means ‘Little Ones’—But the Flavors Are Anything But Small
The Giuliano family brings fast-casual Italian with serious South Bay roots to Western Avenue
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Arts + Entertainment
From the Archive: Pieces of Us
Julie Bender’s 25th Street Mosaic Mural, which illustrates the stories of San Pedro, is ready for its close-up
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Podcasts
San Pedro Today Launches ‘Soundings,’ a New Podcast Where Every Place Is a Crossroads
Our new podcast starts in San Pedro and looks outward—beginning with the myth and the man, Charles Bukowski
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Cover Stories
What Lies Beneath
As Cabrillo Marine Aquarium celebrates 90 years, a multi-million-dollar infrastructure overhaul reveals what it takes to keep the beloved institution alive
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News + Community
Don’t Fence Off Downtown
Why the courthouse site should help revitalize San Pedro
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News + Community
Uncertain Days at Ocean View
Residents say former Little Sisters facility has changed dramatically, and fear another sale could force them out entirely
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News + Community
Celebrating San Pedro’s Finest
From longtime institutions to community champions, this year’s Chamber Business Award honorees embody the spirit of San Pedro
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Life + Culture
There Is A Lot of History Around Here: Read About It
Plenty of books available on what makes San Pedro a special place
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Uncategorized
The Designer Behind the Brand
Heli Swensson has spent a career turning ideas into images—and in San Pedro, she’s found her most meaningful work yet
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Cover Stories
A Century of Belonging
Inside the Dalmatian-American Club’s 100-year story of immigrants, resilience, and community in San Pedro
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Pedro Perspectives
Line Drawn in the Sand
Questions remain in purchase of Little Sisters of the Poor site by Fred Brown Recovery Services; Plus: more SP book recommendations
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Pedro Perspectives
Rooted in Recovery, Built on Dignity
Before the debate over Little Sisters, meet the organization behind it—and the lives it has changed
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Arts + Entertainment
No Walls, No Limits
After losing its Warner Grand home, fINdings Art Center has reinvented itself as a pop-up, community-driven force in San Pedro’s arts scene
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Real Estate
Don’t Let the Inspection Kill Your Sale
In today’s market, the home inspection is where most transactions fall apart—here’s how to prepare before you list
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News + Community
A Life of Service
Louis Dominguez served in Vietnam, served his community for 50 years, and never stopped. Now, a veteran resource center bears his name
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News + Community
Forty Years and Still Hitting the Spot
The Sandwich Saloon’s four-decade run is a testament to one family’s dream and San Pedro’s loyalty
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Uncategorized
How Two Women Are Growing a Small Business Community
Born from a pandemic friendship, Small Business Shop Talk is creating space for Harbor Area entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, and grow
The San Pedro Chamber of Commerce is honoring the businesses and organizations that continue to shape our community.
This year’s San Pedro Chamber Annual Business Awards recognize SoCalGas (Business of the Year), Harbor Area BusinessSource Center (Small Business of the Year), Harbor Community Health Centers (Bold Vision Award), Dalmatian-American Club (Nonprofit of the Year), Sandwich Saloon (Restaurant of the Year), and Kris Ursich-Pielago (Leadership Award).
Learn about this year’s honorees at the link in our bio.
‘Celebrating San Pedro’s Finest’
Writer: Elise Swanson
#sanpedro #sanpedroca #pola #sanpedrocalifornia #downtownsanpedro
San Pedro’s waterfront has changed names and routes over the decades, but behind every street is a story. Sampson Way once honored Harbor Commission president C.S. “Bob” Sampson, a civic leader whose legacy helped shape the harbor we know today.
With the Harbor Boulevard realignment in 2019, that name quietly disappeared from the map, but the history behind it remains.
Read more about Sampson Way’s quiet disappearance and the story of the man, the street, and the shifting waterfront at the link in our bio.
This story originally appeared in the November 2019 issue of San Pedro Today.
‘Sampson Way’s Quiet Disappearance’
Writer: Angela Romero
#sanpedrowaterfront #pola #sanpedro #sanpedroca #sanpedrocalifornia
You know you’re from San Pedro when …
Which one is your favorite? What comes to mind for you? Let us know in the comments!
#sanpedroca #sanpedro #sanpedrocalifornia #pola #southbayla
A longtime senior home built on faith and stability is changing, and the people who depend on it don’t know if they’ll be able to stay in the place they thought would be their final home. Find out more at the link in our bio.
‘Uncertain Days at Ocean View’
Writer: Jennifer Marquez
Photo: Jennifer Marquez and John Mattera
#sanpedro #sanpedroca #sanpedrocalifornia #pola #southbayla
90 years of history. A major upgrade behind the scenes. And it all comes back to the sea life that calls Cabrillo Marine Aquarium home. Full story at the link in bio
‘What Lies Beneath’
Writer: Aaron Mckenzie
Video Clip: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
#sanpedro #sanpedorca #sanpedrocalifornia #cabrilloaquarium #southbayla
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News + Community
Cover Stories
What Lies Beneath
As Cabrillo Marine Aquarium celebrates 90 years, a multi-million-dollar infrastructure overhaul reveals what it takes to keep the beloved institution alive
News + Community
Don’t Fence Off Downtown
Why the courthouse site should help revitalize San Pedro
News + Community
Uncertain Days at Ocean View
Residents say former Little Sisters facility has changed dramatically, and fear another sale could force them out entirely
Life + Culture
Life + Culture
Where Goodness Lives Now
When no leader, artist, or institution can hold the role of ‘the good,’ morality has only one place left to go—inward
Authors + Books
There Is A Lot of History Around Here: Read About It
Plenty of books available on what makes San Pedro a special place
Education
Battleship IOWA Lands $500,000 Gift to Build Engineering Career Track
With a landmark gift from the Timken Foundation, the historic warship takes on a new mission: building the next generation of maritime engineers
Arts + Entertainment
Arts + Entertainment
San Pedro Today Launches ‘Soundings,’ a New Podcast Where Every Place Is a Crossroads
Our new podcast starts in San Pedro and looks outward—beginning with the myth and the man, Charles Bukowski
Authors + Books
There Is A Lot of History Around Here: Read About It
Plenty of books available on what makes San Pedro a special place
Authors + Books
Author’s Day Returns to the Muller House Museum
San Pedro Bay Historical Society celebrates local literary voices with a free afternoon event
Food + Drink
Food + Drink
Built One Taco at a Time
At SP Tacos, family tradition, entrepreneurial grit, and fast, flavorful Mexican food have created a San Pedro favorite
Dining
Piccini Means ‘Little Ones’—But the Flavors Are Anything But Small
The Giuliano family brings fast-casual Italian with serious South Bay roots to Western Avenue
Food + Drink
A Hidden Gem at the Harbor
Express Grill at the Catalina Express terminal delivers surprisingly crave-worthy wraps, breakfast bites, and waterfront views
Sports
Sports
Pirates Out for Redemption
After back-to-back heartbreaks in the City finals, SPHS’s girls flag football team sets its sights on finally bringing home a championship
Education
Youth Times: A One-Stop Hub for SP Families
From sports to after-school activities, the San Pedro Youth Coalition is making it easier for parents to discover opportunities for their kids
Sports
Pirates and Stars Ready for Takeoff
After deep playoff runs last year, San Pedro High and Mary Star reload with veteran talent, big expectations, and tougher schedules