Authors + Books
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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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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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New ‘Soundings’ Episode Explores the Invention That Built Modern San Pedro
Economist Marc Levinson joins host Aaron McKenzie to unpack how the humble shipping container remade the world—starting with ports like ours
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More Problems Developing for San Pedro’s Future
As redevelopment accelerates from north to south, residents face mounting concerns about density, traffic, and the future of our community
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San Pedro Today Launches ‘Soundings,’ a New Podcast Where Every Place Is a Crossroads
Our new podcast starts in San Pedro and looks outward—beginning with the myth and the man, Charles Bukowski
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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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Author’s Day Returns to the Muller House Museum
San Pedro Bay Historical Society celebrates local literary voices with a free afternoon event
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If Age Is Just a Number, I’m Glad Mine Isn’t Up
On turning 75, a faith milestone, and what it means to grow old in the town you love
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The San Pedro Bookshelf
No need to use Google to look up San Pedro authors and literature
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From the Docks to Deliverance
Ed Storti gave up longshoring to fight addiction—starting with his own
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Twin Magic
Sisters Jill Jaxx and Jan Bunker reflect on decades in the spotlight in their new memoir
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Keeping San Pedro Creative
Arts United San Pedro plans to keep the local arts community alive & thriving.
