The October issue of San Pedro Today is out now!⁠
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On the cover: October 3 marks the 50th anniversary of the Korean Friendship Bell’s official dedication. Read about how a 17-ton gift from South Korea became one of San Pedro’s most beloved landmarks. ⁠
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Also in this issue:⁠
-Saying goodbye to Senfuku⁠
-The future of Cabrillo Beach Aquatic Community Center⁠
-Behind the scenes of the Marine Exchange⁠
-October events and much more!⁠
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Grab a copy from your driveway or around town, or read the full issue online at www.sanpedrotoday.com.⁠
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Cover photo 📸: @johnmatteraphotography

After more than four decades in Downtown San Pedro, Senfuku Japanese Restaurant has closed its doors. 🍣⁠
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Opened under Chef Yoshi and Helen Kikuchi in the early 1980s, Senfuku became a beloved local restaurant known for its sushi, family atmosphere, and generations of loyal customers.⁠
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In the October issue of San Pedro Today, Sanam Lamborn looks back at the Kikuchi family’s story, Senfuku’s place in the community, and the memories left behind as the family begins a new chapter.⁠
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Read “Arigato and Sayonara, Senfuku” in the October issue of San Pedro Today at the link in our bio.⁠
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Starbucks was the first sit-down retailer to open at West Harbor, but why did a national coffee chain beat everyone else to the finish line?⁠
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While other West Harbor tenants continue working toward opening their doors, Starbucks had some key advantages that helped it get there first.⁠
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Find out why at the link in our bio.⁠
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`Why Starbucks Got There First`⁠
Writer: Lee Williams⁠
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Sirens is coming to AltaSea. The longtime Downtown San Pedro coffee shop has officially broken ground on Sirens by the Sea, with plans to open by the end of 2026.⁠
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But the road to this new location hasn’t been simple. Owner Yolanda Regalado shares what led to the move, what’s planned for the new space, and what’s next for Sirens.⁠
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Read the full story at the link in our bio.⁠
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Trash in the Port of Los Angeles doesn’t just disappear. Plastic, bottles, and other debris collect in local marinas, and now robotic vessels by Clean Earth Rovers are being used to clean it up.⁠
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Since January, they’ve collected about 2.25 tons of debris. But pulling it out of the water is just the beginning of where this trash ends up.⁠
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Read more at the link in our bio.⁠
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`Roomba of the Sea`⁠
Writer: Jennifer Marquez⁠
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