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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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Podcasts
New ‘Soundings’ Episode Sets the Record Straight on L.A. Punk
Music industry veteran Tom DeSavia joins host Aaron McKenzie to explain why the real story of Los Angeles punk runs straight through San Pedro
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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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Podcasts
New ‘Soundings’ Episode Dives Into the Global Fishing Crisis—From the Port That Started It
British journalist Rose George joins host Aaron McKenzie to explain what the collapse of the world’s fish populations means for the ocean, the people who work it, and everyone who eats from it
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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
A New Class of Pirate Greats
The San Pedro High Athletic Hall of Fame inducts its 2026 honorees, plus the final SP book installment
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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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News + Community
Water Taxi Between San Pedro and Long Beach Possible for 2028 Olympics
But funding remains unresolved, Metro report finds
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Cover Stories
America’s Monument Maker
His Rosa Parks is in the Capitol, and his Harry Bridges is on the waterfront. Eugene Daub has spent five decades turning American history into sculpture—much of it from his San Pedro studio
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Health + Fitness
The Sweets Environment
An unexpected reunion in Nashville revealed the real secret to getting fit again—and why most of us have been looking in the wrong place
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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
Olympic sailors from around the world are already here, quietly making San Pedro their home as they prepare for LA28. You may have even spotted some of them around town without realizing it. ⛵️
See how San Pedro is becoming part of their journey to the Olympic Games at the link in our bio.
#SanPedroCalifornia #SanPedroCA #LA28 #OlympicSailing #CabrilloBeach
The August issue of San Pedro Today is out now!
On the cover: Bad Cop / Bad Cop, the all-women punk band that’s quietly called San Pedro home for most of its fifteen years. Writer Aaron McKenzie caught up with them for a story about the near-breakup that nearly ended the band, the friendship that pulled it back from the edge, and a new album that finally let them tell the truth.
Also in this issue:
* World Cup Unites San Pedro — Sanam Lamborn on packed halls, sold-out watch parties, and a first look at West Harbor
* The Olympians Next Door — Olympic sailors already training in our harbor for LA28
* SPEF Pedro Pen Winners — three local seniors share what this town taught them, in their own words
* A New Class of Pirate Greats — San Pedro High’s 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame honorees
* Recycling, Redemption and Reality — Lee Williams on the proposed CRV center on Gaffey that has the town asking questions
* The Perfect Cup — how SteffenMarkkus is turning San Pedro into a specialty coffee town
…plus August events, the crossword, and much more!
Grab a copy from your driveway or around town, or read the whole issue online use the link in our bio.
Cover photo: John Mattera Photography
#sanpedro #sanpedroca #sanpedrocalifornia #sanpedrotoday #southbayla
San Pedro on the Big Screen: Take 5 🎬
From “Starsky & Hutch” to “Shameless,” San Pedro is still a top filming location.
Which ones did you not know about? We’ve posted five of these so far. (Scroll our profile for the others.) What have we missed? Comment with any films, TV shows, or commercials filmed in San Pedro below (especially recent ones).
#FilmedinSanPedro #ExploreSanPedro #SanPedroCalifornia #LosAngeles #pedro
Every cat deserves another chance. 🐈❤️
At Pedro Pet Pals` Hyla`s Heart to Home Cat Lounge, rescued cats are given the time, care, and compassion they need before finding their forever families. From senior cats to playful kittens waiting to be adopted, every story is one of hope.
Read Jennifer Marquez`s full story at the link in our bio.
‘Where Every Cat Gets Another Chance’
Writer: Jennifer Marquez
Photo: @pedropetpals
#sanpedro #sanpedroca #adoptdontshop #catlounge #southbayla
More housing, fewer lanes. As San Pedro weighs major projects like the Rancho San Pedro expansion and the future of the former county courthouse site, concerns are growing over traffic and infrastructure. Meanwhile, Gaffey, Pacific, Western, and Harbor Boulevard have all seen vehicle lanes removed to make room for bike infrastructure.
Read Steve Marconi`s full column at the link in our bio.
‘More Problems Developing for San Pedro’s Future’
Writer: Steve Marconi
#sanpedro #sanpedroca #sanpedrocalifornia #pola #southbayla
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News + Community
Business
The Perfect Cup, One Neighbor at a Time
San Pedro’s SteffenMarkkus treats coffee as a tasting experience
News + Community
A New Class of Pirate Greats
The San Pedro High Athletic Hall of Fame inducts its 2026 honorees, plus the final SP book installment
News + Community
The Olympians Next Door
Olympic sailors have arrived in San Pedro, quietly preparing for LA28
Life + Culture
Food
World Cup Unites San Pedro
Tournament brought sold-out halls, packed bars, and a first look at West Harbor
Business
Where Every Cat Gets Another Chance
The Pedro Pet Pals Cat Lounge blends compassion, community, and creativity to help felines find their way home
Arts + Entertainment
America’s Monument Maker
His Rosa Parks is in the Capitol, and his Harry Bridges is on the waterfront. Eugene Daub has spent five decades turning American history into sculpture—much of it from his San Pedro studio
Arts + Entertainment
Authors + Books
New ‘Soundings’ Episode Dives Into the Global Fishing Crisis—From the Port That Started It
British journalist Rose George joins host Aaron McKenzie to explain what the collapse of the world’s fish populations means for the ocean, the people who work it, and everyone who eats from it
Arts + Entertainment
Hidden in Plain Sight
San Pedro artist Fran Siegel on the Metro murals, the Fulbrights, and why art is “learning and sharing”
Arts + Entertainment
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
Food + Drink
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
Food + Drink
The Corner Store: A Neighborhood Treasure for Generations
From a 1940s market to a modern community hub, each owner has helped preserve the charm San Pedrans grew up with
Sports
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
Events
West Harbor’s First Reveal
After years of construction and curiosity, the World Cup Fan Zone offers a rare chance to walk the site and see the future taking shape