Cover Stories
Temple Beth El at 100: Relevant & Thriving
Founded in 1922 by a group of local women, one of L.A.'s oldest Jewish congregations celebrates its centennial by focusing on the future.

An organization turning 100 years old isn’t so unusual in civic-minded San Pedro. But being a vibrant 100-year-old entity with more than a pulse is something else.  There’s a small Reform synagogue […]
A Century of Service
The Rotary Club of San Pedro celebrates one hundred years of contributions to the community.

In September, the Rotary Club of San Pedro celebrates its 100th anniversary, marking a century of service, not only here in our community but throughout the world. “We are proud of this […]
The Corner Store’s Next Chapter
The beloved neighborhood market celebrates its 75th anniversary with new owners, a new patio, and more changes ahead.

On January 14, 2022, Peggy Lindquist took one final stroll around The Corner Store, the neighborhood market and café she and her husband Bruce have owned for the past 16 years, and […]
Rough Waters, Smooth Sailing
With a new lease on life, Jonathan Williams, president and CEO of the Battleship Iowa Museum, looks back on ten years in San Pedro.

One of the first things you notice when you walk into Jonathan Williams’ modest office aboard the Battleship Iowa Museum is a large frame holding a certificate that reads in decorative lettering: […]
Remembering Romee: Sharing San Pedro
A look back on Romero's work and legacy (September 16, 1978 - April 8, 2022).

Baristas develop a sort of internal facial recognition software with people and their drink orders. Even though it’s been eight years since I worked at Starbucks, when I’m out shopping and see […]
Remembering Romee: Angela’s Heartbeat
Her younger sister reflects on Romero's loyalty, dependability, and fearlessness (September 16, 1978 - April 8, 2022).

It’s 1989. I’m eight years old; Angela is eleven. Our mother has made us wake up at 5 a.m. on a Saturday, yet again. Our father works nights at Todd Shipyard. Our […]
Remembering Romee: ‘I Just Want People to Care’
Celebrating the life and legacy of San Pedro historian, Angela Romero (September 16, 1978 - April 8, 2022).

San Pedro Today: What inspired you to pursue such a lofty goal of walking every block in San Pedro? The simple answer is history. I was doing some research on the Warner […]
The New San Pedrans
Affordability? Location? Our (peculiar) culture? What is it about San Pedro that is attracting people from near and far to move to our port town?

Mitch Riggin wanted an ocean view.  The 51-year-old director and his wife, Korina, a camera operator, both in sports television, were moving to Los Angeles from Bend, Oregon, in early 2020 for […]
Downtown’s Lucky Charm
The Whale & Ale switches flags as new owners Martin and Susan O'Sullivan bring the luck o' the Irish to Downtown San Pedro. 

On November 16, 2020, the day Martin and Susan O’Sullivan took ownership of The Whale & Ale, Andrew Silber, the restaurant’s now former owner, removed the Union Jack that had hung in […]
122 Things To Do in San Pedro

This list is about reconnecting. The last two years have taken a toll on all of us. We’ve been working from home more instead of commuting. Ordering in instead of dining out. […]
Keep San Pedro Cozy
As Old San Pedro makes way for New San Pedro, what will happen to the town's charm and authenticity?

San Pedro is changing? San Pedro is changing.  SAN PEDRO IS CHANGING! Eleven years ago, I felt this unfamiliar shift in the air. I didn’t know what it was, and it felt […]