Pedro Perspectives
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Bridge Closure Means Troubled Waters for All
The impending closure of the Vincent Thomas Bridge threatens to upend San Pedro’s traffic, economy, and daily life in 2026
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The Yin and Yang of Living in San Pedro
A road trip through town reveals much about our past and present
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San Pedro’s Pets Need Us Now
With shelters overwhelmed and families forced to surrender beloved animals, our town’s compassion may be their last lifeline
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More Than a Gym: The New Spirit of the San Pedro Y
From pickleball mornings to social nights and community partnerships, the YMCA is growing its impact under dynamic new leadership
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Dickens’ Classic Lights the Way
The annual reading of ‘A Christmas Carol’ returns, reminding us of generosity, second chances, and the importance of helping neighbors facing food insecurity
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San Pedro’s Heroes of Heartbreak Ridge
This Veterans Day, San Pedro honors the dwindling number of WWII and Korean War veterans—and two local men whose valor defined a generation
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Bridging the Bay, the Old-Fashioned Way
Supervisor Hahn’s push for a San Pedro–Long Beach water taxi revives a historic idea that could redefine harbor transit ahead of the 2028 Olympics
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Where Teens Find Their Voice in Color
Teen Mural Club gives young artists space to create, connect, and leave their mark on San Pedro’s landscape
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Fear and Loathing on Western Avenue
It’s been an endless summer of misery for drivers; just wait for Harbor Boulevard in 2026
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All Aboard the Haunted Harbor Hop
The S.S. Lane Victory sails into spooky season with sci-fi thrills, live music, and ghostly fun on October 4
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Finding Our Place in the Fight
San Pedro organizer Diane Middleton and the Harbor Area Peace Patrol remind us that change starts at home—and that hope fuels action
