We all have treasured memories of visiting a surprising, unique place — dark hot chocolate and churros in Madrid, the symmetry of town squares in Spain, holiday light shows in public gardens, […]
As we recover from another election season and get a reprieve from all of the repetitive ads, whether on television or social media, life moves forward, and our daily lives and pocketbooks […]
It’s 2023 planning season for local businesses, and now that we have a better understanding of how to navigate life after the pandemic, the future is bright. The new year will see […]
This summer, my 45-year-old son Matthew, who’s lived almost his entire life in San Pedro, upped roots and moved to Henderson, Nevada. I understand that adult children moving away is part of […]
It is easy to miss the Exceptional Children’s Foundation Art Center (ECF) building on Gaffey Street. ECF has been at this location for over ten years and in San Pedro since 2004. […]
San Pedrans often reference parts of San Pedro as “above” or “below” Gaffey. Did you know Pacific Avenue was once the main street of San Pedro with its collection of businesses, restaurants, […]
First do what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible. – Saint Francis of Assisi This quote is one of my favorites. It inspires us to […]
Since moving to San Pedro in 1996, I’ve thought of myself as a social entrepreneur, defined as a person who pursues novel applications, creating the potential to solve community-based problems. Along with […]
The upcoming midterm elections bring with them many decisions for our great nation. Voting is the most powerful statement we can make as citizens in determining the trajectory of our country. The […]
San Pedro has reached a critical time. The decisions we make today could affect us for generations. Few people know this better than Tim McOsker, candidate for L.A. City Council District 15. […]
Visitors to Royal Palms on August 21 saw a particularly large paddle out, a touching ceremony by the surfing community to honor the passing of one of their own. This seaborne memorial […]