Features
Bukowski in Bronze: An Update

 I had big plans for August 16, 2020.  Huge, monumental plans with a weekend full of festivities to celebrate the unveiling of the new Charles Bukowski statue in honor of the writer’s […]
Bukowski’s Lionhearted Neighbor

A friend of mine lived next door to Charles Bukowski. Years later, I ran into her and asked her why she never mentioned it. Growing up, she had no clue that he […]
Phase III: The Cost of Beauty
As the state allows hair salons to reopen, local owners go above and beyond to make sure their clients’ return is a safe one.

Editor’s note: The reopening of Los Angeles County continues to evolve. Please check covid19.lacounty.gov for the latest information on which types of businesses are reopening. Subterranean Hair’s Mitchel Wilson was in the […]
Learning Italians

If you’re a regular reader of this column, you’re probably well aware that I went back to school to pursue a degree in history. Studying at Cal State Long Beach has really […]
Let’s Put the ‘We’ in Wednesdays
San Pedro Heritage Museum goes virtual with 'Heritage at Home'

When we decided to create the San Pedro Heritage Museum, we knew that we were building for longevity and not speed. This meant slow and sustainable growth with a virtual presence. Back […]
Pedro & Pandemic
A look back at how San Pedro handled the 1918 Influenza Pandemic

When the World Health Organization classified COVID-19 as a global pandemic, it seemed much scarier to me than any of the more recent viral threats like SARS or H1N1. There are a […]
Why Bukowski Matters to San Pedro
The famous writer brought our port town to the world, a bronze statue is well-deserved.

Growing up, I always wondered how a lot of adults could be so clueless about celebrities that I couldn’t know enough information about. Would I ever be that clueless? Yes. It’s happening […]
Cleaning San Pedro’s Waterways by Kayak

On a brisk Sunday morning, I kayaked with a group called Paddle Out Plastic. Five of us launched our kayaks from the Cabrillo Beach boat ramp. We headed to the inside of […]
Rossi’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Circus
Former tour manager for Fleetwood Mac & other legendary rock bands recalls his decades on the road in new memoir.

Leo Rossi still has plenty of stories to tell.  The former rock ‘n’ roll tour manager, who’s worked with such legendary bands as The Who, The Beach Boys, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, […]
Incredible First Year for the San Pedro Heritage Museum

2019 was an amazing debut for the San Pedro Heritage Museum. The community has been overwhelmingly supportive of us and our mission to share and preserve San Pedro history and culture. We’ve […]
‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’
New theatre company launches with premiere production of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth.'

Bringing one of William Shakespeare’s most ambitious tragedies to the stage is no easy feat. Having it be the first production by your brand-new theatre company makes the task doubly impressive. For […]