Life + Culture
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Where Every Cat Gets Another Chance
The Pedro Pet Pals Cat Lounge blends compassion, community, and creativity to help felines find their way home
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America’s Monument Maker
His Rosa Parks is in the Capitol, and his Harry Bridges is on the waterfront. Eugene Daub has spent five decades turning American history into sculpture—much of it from his San Pedro studio
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The Sweets Environment
An unexpected reunion in Nashville revealed the real secret to getting fit again—and why most of us have been looking in the wrong place
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The Corner Store: A Neighborhood Treasure for Generations
From a 1940s market to a modern community hub, each owner has helped preserve the charm San Pedrans grew up with
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Where Goodness Lives Now
When no leader, artist, or institution can hold the role of ‘the good,’ morality has only one place left to go—inward
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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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The Designer Behind the Brand
Heli Swensson has spent a career turning ideas into images—and in San Pedro, she’s found her most meaningful work yet
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Battleship IOWA Lands $500,000 Gift to Build Engineering Career Track
With a landmark gift from the Timken Foundation, the historic warship takes on a new mission: building the next generation of maritime engineers
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The Names That Built a Town
When plaques were stolen from San Pedro’s Fishing Industry Memorial, Kris Ursich-Pielago stepped forward to ensure the town’s fishing families would not be erased
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Love in the Liminal Space
Valentine’s Day acts as a mirror for modern relationships caught between closeness and commitment
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From Future Leader to Future Doctor
Zeuz Islas’s journey from a Future Leaders of San Pedro honoree to a medical school graduate reflects the lasting power of early recognition and determination
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The Majestic Returns
Four generations, one name, and a port town’s long memory—how the Tranis Rebuilt a family legacy inside one of San Pedro’s most historic buildings
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Proud Son
Watching my parents commit to their health reminded me that it’s never too late to change your life
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Remembering Mexican Hollyood
Once a vibrant waterfront barrio, the long-lost San Pedro neighborhood lives on through stories, pride, and a new city landmark honoring its legacy
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To Gym or Not to Gym
The biggest risk isn’t getting hurt in the gym—it’s never walking through the door
