Articles by Aaron McKenzie
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His Town, His Records, His Rules
Steady Beat’s Luis Correa has been a DJ, a label owner, a promoter, and a survivor of the Napster apocalypse. Opening a record store in San Pedro was the only thing left to do
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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
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The Majestic Returns
Four generations, one name, and a port town’s long memory—how the Tranis Rebuilt a family legacy inside one of San Pedro’s most historic buildings
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Taking Care of Business
Elise Swanson reflects on the invisible work, difficult tradeoffs, and deep responsibility of leading the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce
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Keeper of Wonders
Blending film-world fantasy with old-world artifacts, Thomas Monauni’s Wunderkammer transforms a San Pedro warehouse into a world of imagination
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Mirrored Vision
Fueled by heritage, hustle, and punk rock, this trio is carving a disciplined path through LA’s music scene
