Articles by Lee Williams
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Ships, Sailors, and 250 Years of America
LA Fleet Week 2026 brings 100,000 visitors, tall ship tours, galley wars, and a free waterfront music festival to San Pedro over Memorial Day weekend
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San Pedro Has a Seat at the Table
From animal services to the Port of LA, San Pedrans are shaping city policy from inside LA’s commission system
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Gateway to the World
A modern cruise terminal aims to boost the local economy while strengthening the LA Waterfront’s identity as a global gateway
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A New Chapter at Warehouse 9
With expanded offerings, renewed programming, and a community-first approach, the former brewery space is reintroducing itself as San Pedro’s newest gathering place
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San Pedro Goes Electric
New electric trolleys connect harbor, downtown, and coast
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San Pedro’s Pets Need Us Now
With shelters overwhelmed and families forced to surrender beloved animals, our town’s compassion may be their last lifeline
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Bridging the Bay, the Old-Fashioned Way
Supervisor Hahn’s push for a San Pedro–Long Beach water taxi revives a historic idea that could redefine harbor transit ahead of the 2028 Olympics
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All Aboard the Haunted Harbor Hop
The S.S. Lane Victory sails into spooky season with sci-fi thrills, live music, and ghostly fun on October 4
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Two Nights, One Purpose
Supporting San Pedro students through music, mentorship, and community
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Raising the Bridge, Raising the Stakes
Why lifting the Vincent Thomas Bridge could secure San Pedro’s future—but not without serious planning
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Back with a Bang!
After last year’s drone experiment, fireworks return to Cabrillo Beach for the 75th anniversary celebration of San Pedro’s iconic Independence Day tradition
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Give Where You Live
San Pedro’s nonprofits are struggling; now’s the time to rally around the organizations that keep our community strong
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San Pedro Rides Wave of Innovation
Eco Wave Power brings the nation’s first onshore wave energy project to the Port of L.A., launching a new era in clean energy and the blue economy
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JEDI Zone Brings Fresh Momentum to Pacific Avenue
San Pedro’s beloved corridor poised for comeback with economic incentives and community collaboration
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Empowering San Pedro: Neighborhood Councils
From fostering civic engagement to advocating for community-driven solutions, neighborhood councils connect residents to local governance and the future of their neighborhoods