June 18, 1930 – More than 500 citizens gather on 6th Street for a momentous groundbreaking ceremony for the Warner Bros. San Pedro Theatre. The young Jack Warner, Jr. is there to […]
This is a true story, made better with a few longshoremen lagers. It all started over a beer at the Brew Co. with Paul McDonald, a former USC All-American and NFL quarterback. […]
Once upon a time, a young man from San Pedro aspired to protect his hometown. Now Manuel Jimenez is the CEO and president of Black Knight Patrol, a private security company celebrating […]
Never underestimate the ingenuity of an artist. While most small businesses in L.A. County had to quickly adapt to new rules in order to open their doors during the coronavirus pandemic, the […]
There has never been a better time to open a surf school in San Pedro. With the pandemic, children are home, away from their friends and school, often staring at a screen […]
It’s hard not to get wistful when thinking about pre-coronavirus times. For the last few years, October was the time when we got to focus on the spooky and haunted in San […]
In the midst of global uncertainty, Ten Thousand Villages is working to make a difference. The nonprofit retailer offers handcrafted, ethically sourced goods made by artisans all over the world, and now […]
Not even a global pandemic can frighten away Halloween revelers from wanting a good scare. Of course, with this particular year being what it is, instead of gathering around a firepit at […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]