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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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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 former courthouse site in Downtown San Pedro is being considered for a POLA High School expansion, as debate grows over the best possible use of this space.
Find out more at the link in our bio.
‘Don’t Fence Off Downtown’
Writer + Photo: Lee Williams
#sanpedro #sanpedroca #pola #sanpedrocalifornia #downtownsanpedro
Idemo! Croatian Independence Day 🇭🇷 this Sunday, May 24th.
Come hungry — ćevapi will be on the grill, along with domaći mostaccioli and Nona’s cookies. No worries about the calories, there’ll be plenty of kolo dancing to burn them off.
📍 Croatian American Hall, 9th St, San Pedro
⏰ Starts at 11 AM – 10 PM | Free Entry
#sanpedro #sanpedroca #croatian #sanpedrocalifornia #idemo
FLASHBACK: July 2012 – With LA Fleet Week here, we look back to our July 2012 issue when the Battleship Iowa made her grand arrival at the LA Waterfront. Read about how San Pedro was chosen as the spot at the link in bio.
From the archives: July 2012
Writer: Megan Barnes
Photo: @johnmatteraphotography
#SanPedroCA #SanPedroCalifornia #PortofLA #USSIowa #SouthBayLA
Think about something as simple as catching yourself when you trip… plyometric training helps you keep that reflex sharp. Learn more at the link in our bio.
‘Lead of Faith’
Writer: Eddie Mckenna
Photo: Cottonbro Studio/Pexels.com
#SanPedroCalifornia #pedro #SanPedroCA #SouthBayCA #pola
San Pedro’s LA Fleet Week is expected to bring 100,000 visitors over Memorial Day weekend.
Tall ship tours, galley wars, and a free waterfront music festival will take over the harbor.
There’s something about Fleet Week in San Pedro that feels bigger than just an event. The ships, the sailors, the waterfront crowds, it all reminds you how connected this town has always been to the sea and its history.
Read the full details in our bio.
#sanpedroca #portofla #fleetweek
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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
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
Cover Stories
The Names That Built a Town
When plaques were stolen from San Pedro’s Fishing Industry Memorial, Kris Ursich-Pielago stepped forward to ensure the town’s fishing families would not be erased
Arts + Entertainment
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
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
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