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Sports
2026 Prep Football Preview: Pads On, Pedro
A record-setting Pirates offense and a fearless Mary Star squad kick off the 2026 high school football season
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Real Estate
End of Summer Refresh
Simple steps to boost your home’s first impression
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Life + Culture
F.A.I.L.
A lesson on confidence, support, and the difference between failing and quitting
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Food + Drink
The Perfect Cup, One Neighbor at a Time
San Pedro’s SteffenMarkkus treats coffee as a tasting experience
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Arts + Entertainment
Hidden in Plain Sight
San Pedro artist Fran Siegel on the Metro murals, the Fulbrights, and why art is “learning and sharing”
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Cover Stories
Fifty Years with the Bell
How a seventeen-ton gift from South Korea became one of San Pedro’s most beloved landmarks
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Redevelopment
The Future of the Cabrillo Beach Aquatic Community Center
With $10 million committed and LA28 ahead, the goal is bigger than simply reopening the doors
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Arts + Entertainment
Taking Root at Angels Gate
A group show of 38 Native and Indigenous artists honors a heritage that remains present and active today
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Arts + Entertainment
Fixed in Time
Stephen Levey named his series for a nostalgia no one can actually remember; a near-fatal wreck gave the name new weight
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News + Community
Why Starbucks Got There First
Turn-key plans and 75 million app users explain how a coffee shop beat everyone to West Harbor’s finish line
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Cover Stories
The Accidental Mayor
How a kid from Connecticut fell for San Pedro, married into it, and quietly reinvented what it means to be Honorary Mayor
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Life + Culture
News-Pilot Wasn’t Perfect, But It Was San Pedro’s
Local daily newspaper high on list of things social media can’t replace
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Arts + Entertainment
Come Walk the Art
After 14 months, a new artist-designed crosswalk at 6th and Mesa honors San Pedro’s Japanese American fishing heritage
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News + Community
Siren’s Next Chapter
The San Pedro coffeehouse plants roots at AltaSea’s blue economy campus, with doors set to open by end of 2026
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News + Community
Roomba of the Sea
Small robotic vessels are quietly skimming trash from the Port of LA’s marinas and giving it a second life
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Podcasts
New ‘Soundings’ Episode Looks Past the Icon to Find the Writer Joan Didion Actually Was
LMU journalism professor Evelyn McDonnell joins host Aaron McKenzie to strip away “the Cult of St. Joan” and rediscover the disciplined reporter underneath
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Cover Stories
Bad Cop Bad Cop: Just Getting Started
Fifteen years, one near-breakup, and a new album—how the band found its voice in San Pedro
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Redevelopment
Recycling, Redemption and Reality in San Pedro
A proposed CRV redemption center has neighbors divided, but maybe we’re asking the wrong question
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Pedro Perspectives
The Olympians Next Door
Olympic sailors have arrived in San Pedro, quietly preparing for LA28
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Pedro Perspectives
A New Class of Pirate Greats
The San Pedro High Athletic Hall of Fame inducts its 2026 honorees, plus the final SP book installment
Located in San Pedro’s Little Italy, Buono’s has been serving generations of San Pedrans with family-owned Italian cooking since 1965.
We stopped by to indulge in favorites, including the eggplant rolls, fresh caprese, Margherita pizza, and more.
Get $10 off your visit with the coupon in this month’s San Pedro Today! Use the link in our bio to find a copy near you.
#sanpedroca #sanpedrocalifornia #downtownsanpedro #southbayla #italianfood
The October issue of San Pedro Today is out now!
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.
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!
Grab a copy from your driveway or around town, or read the full issue online at www.sanpedrotoday.com.
#sanpedro #sanpedroca #sanpedrocalifornia #pola #southbayla
Cover photo 📸: @johnmatteraphotography
After more than four decades in Downtown San Pedro, Senfuku Japanese Restaurant has closed its doors. 🍣
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.
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.
Read “Arigato and Sayonara, Senfuku” in the October issue of San Pedro Today at the link in our bio.
#sanpedro #sanpedroca #sanpedrocalifornia #downtownsanpedro #pola
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?
While other West Harbor tenants continue working toward opening their doors, Starbucks had some key advantages that helped it get there first.
Find out why at the link in our bio.
`Why Starbucks Got There First`
Writer: Lee Williams
#sanpedro #sanpedroca #sanpedrocalifornia #westharbor #portoflosangeles
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.
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.
Read the full story at the link in our bio.
#sanpedro #sanpedroca #sanpedrocalifornia #altasea #southbayla
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News + Community
News + Community
The Future of the Cabrillo Beach Aquatic Community Center
With $10 million committed and LA28 ahead, the goal is bigger than simply reopening the doors
Home + Garden
End of Summer Refresh
Simple steps to boost your home’s first impression
Cover Stories
The Accidental Mayor
How a kid from Connecticut fell for San Pedro, married into it, and quietly reinvented what it means to be Honorary Mayor
Life + Culture
Cover Stories
Fifty Years with the Bell
How a seventeen-ton gift from South Korea became one of San Pedro’s most beloved landmarks
Dining
Arigato and Sayonara, Senfuku
After more than four decades, the beloved downtown sushi restaurant has closed
In Memoriam
News-Pilot Wasn’t Perfect, But It Was San Pedro’s
Local daily newspaper high on list of things social media can’t replace
Arts + Entertainment
Arts + Entertainment
Fixed in Time
Stephen Levey named his series for a nostalgia no one can actually remember; a near-fatal wreck gave the name new weight
Arts + Entertainment
Taking Root at Angels Gate
A group show of 38 Native and Indigenous artists honors a heritage that remains present and active today
Arts + Entertainment
Come Walk the Art
After 14 months, a new artist-designed crosswalk at 6th and Mesa honors San Pedro’s Japanese American fishing heritage
Food + Drink
Dining
Arigato and Sayonara, Senfuku
After more than four decades, the beloved downtown sushi restaurant has closed
Business
The Perfect Cup, One Neighbor at a Time
San Pedro’s SteffenMarkkus treats coffee as a tasting experience
Food
World Cup Unites San Pedro
Tournament brought sold-out halls, packed bars, and a first look at West Harbor
Sports
Sports
2026 Prep Football Preview: Pads On, Pedro
A record-setting Pirates offense and a fearless Mary Star squad kick off the 2026 high school football season
Food
World Cup Unites San Pedro
Tournament brought sold-out halls, packed bars, and a first look at West Harbor
News + Community
The Olympians Next Door
Olympic sailors have arrived in San Pedro, quietly preparing for LA28