February is the month of love in all of its manifestations. Someone I feel fortunate to know and love is Lisa Williams, who recently retired from her tenure as the pastor of […]
As February rushes in, red roses line corners of busy streets. Plastic hearts shimmer through the window panes, and Cupid’s cards sell out on shelves of every store. We shuffle through the […]
Times are tough for small businesses. I’ve been reluctant to write about Walker’s Café for many reasons. The main one is it’s not my fight. As someone who has worked in the […]
Two developments at opposite ends of town fill me with dread for the future of San Pedro. I’m referring, of course, to Ponte Vista, the housing project on North Western Avenue across […]
A group of volunteers has transformed the area in front of the mosaic mural on 25th Street. Two years ago, the city parkway in front of the mural was filled with weeds, […]
Since Fred and I spend most of our time together, I’m fascinated by how married artists balance the call of their creativity, the demands of everyday life, and how they got together […]
San Pedro residents have been paying it forward for decades. Efforts include a San Pedro resident who checks on their elderly neighbor and offers her a cooked meal, a man who cleans […]
As we begin another year, there are so many somewhat small and much larger things to be hopeful about. While “hope is not a plan,” there is always a reason to hope. […]
The “Things to Do in San Pedro” edition has always been my favorite issue of San Pedro Today. It’s not just a guide for new people to explore and enjoy San Pedro. […]
As I began to think about themes for the year ahead, I wanted to explore what sustainability or “earth care” throughout my life would, or could, look like. Someone who has made […]
The holidays are that special time of year when we make it a point to celebrate with loved ones. It’s a time to thank God for all he has provided, to reflect […]