“All buildings are not created equal.” Someone said that recently in a conversation about historic preservation and it really stuck with me. It’s true, but it’s a truth that’s hard to keep […]

What do you get when you mix dirty harbor water, an oddly-shaped paint blotch on a blank wall, and a 12-pack of beer? If you’re artist and contractor Dave Butkus, you end […]

With International Woman’s Day celebrated in March, what perfect timing for a celebration in San Pedro. On March 14, the inaugural Descendants of Italy Women’s Dinner, held at Michael’s Tuscany Room, will […]

“Do you prefer buildings to people?” That’s a line from the musical Mama Mia that I always find myself thinking about while researching a tour or story. I must say, the buildings […]

A couple of years ago, I had the opportunity to be an elder buddy to my friend’s grandmother, Miranda Mussa. It seemed like a win-win situation – Miranda would get out twice […]

January 3, 1543 – Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo died. He was the first European to navigate the coast of California. He was a native of Portugal who had gone to New Spain (Mexico) […]

There’s a famous photo of the ceremonial marriage of San Pedro and Los Angeles, taken at the Harbor Day Celebration on July 4, 1908, an event sponsored by pro-consolidation interests. In the […]

2019 brings new beginnings, new changes, and new perspectives. This New Year, we’re reminded to take a look around, and find value in our surroundings and local community. We asked San Pedro […]

I was a very odd child. I went through so many phases growing up. My favorite was the Halloween I dressed up as a “beatnik” and wore a striped shirt and black […]

This holiday season, we’re highlighting three local gift shops that are hidden gems in the community. Whether you’re looking for that perfect present, a special token of appreciation, something for the kids, […]