San Pedro has always been a hard-working town. From whaling to boat building and from tuna to moving America’s cargo, we are a workforce that adapts to the demands of the day. […]

In a world where we women are finally able to provide for ourselves and our children, have a voice in our governance, and choose our purpose and direction in life, California (one […]

Operator, well could you help me place this call? –Jim Croce, 1972 Well, I’ve finally done it — I cut the cord. I said goodbye to my telephone landline, one of the […]

Since Californians can no longer go out to eat, it’s no stretch to imagine there’s been a huge uptick in home cooking. I know for myself I’ve worn out three microwaves since […]

For the last year, a group of San Pedro residents has been finding comfort and hope by sharing items they no longer need with others in their neighborhood, often strangers. The Buy […]

While we expect ourselves to be consistently happy, the reality of cultivating happiness is a skill one must acquire throughout life experience. Happiness is not a given, and by no means is […]

For obvious reasons— fishing — thousands of immigrants came to San Pedro at the beginning of the 20th century, most of them from Japan, southern Italy (including Sicily), and the Dalmatian Coast, […]

Located on a dirt lot in between two buildings in Downtown San Pedro, a garden and urban farm is thoughtfully growing organic produce under the gaze of a large dinosaur statue. For […]

I remember last year around this time thinking how fast we were heading into a new decade, 2020. For my family, 2020 had some special milestones planned, such as my sons Antonio […]

As the holidays are upon us, all is quiet like never before. No overpriced trips in decorated hotels, no frosted Disneyland for some Christmas cheer, no drunk relatives from out of state, […]