The contributions of Black Americans to victory in World War II, long overlooked, is the subject of a new book by San Pedro’s Peter Gravett, retired Army major general. The aptly titled […]
As a child, Jennifer Coppa liked to go fast. Her father would take her to skateboarding events and frequent a skate park in Simi Valley where she would compete with mostly boys, […]
Inspiration can come from various places in our lives. Whether it’s a story about someone who has overcome adversity by committing everything they had to achieve a particular goal or someone who […]
San Pedro is a town built by people who weren’t afraid of rolling up their sleeves, working hard, and getting dirty. Be it whaling, moving cargo, building ships, commercial fishing, or canneries, […]
I first met Windy Barnes Farrell several years ago when I was producing the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July commemoration at the Korean Bell. She sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” […]
Last month, I had a lot of meaningful discussions with folks around town about all of the activity occurring in San Pedro. So many things are happening at once. Some good, some […]
Having skipped a year and being reconstituted as a biennial event, the San Pedro High School Athletic Hall of Fame returns November 2 at the Dalmatian-American Club with another star-studded class of […]
In 2013, with a single plot of land in East LA, ALMA Backyard Farms co-founders Erika Cuellar and Richard Garcia started with the small goal to help feed five families that included […]
Without a doubt, teens are the most at-risk and underserved subset of children ages 5–18. This is not just a local problem but is evident throughout the City of LA, our state, […]
A new year always makes me feel like I have another chance to make a difference, discover a new place to visit, accomplish a new goal, or just finish one that carried […]
Adrienne Wade is a multi-disciplinary artist and naturalist who has created all her life. From her celebrated San Pedro Waterfront Arts District murals to her Venice street art happenings, with art on […]