Community Voices
The California Exodus Hits Home in a Big Way

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 […]
Exceptional Artists Shine at Art Center

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. […]
What’s Next for Pacific Avenue?

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, […]
Seeking the ‘Impossible’

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 […]
What’s the San Pedro Waterfront Arts District All About?

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 […]
McOsker is the Best Choice

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 […]
Why You Should Vote for Tim McOsker

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.  […]
San Pedro Lifeguard Remembered for Love of the Ocean

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 […]
LAPD: Building Trust Through Community

The Los Angeles Police Department Harbor Division has worked for years to include the community in its efforts. Created in 1993, the Community-Police Advisory Board (C-PAB) has provided community members with a […]
Mazel Tov All Around on Seventh Street

By sheer coincidence, as this month’s issue celebrates the centennial of Temple Beth El, another San Pedro congregation is celebrating 100 years of existence. Technically, Trinity Lutheran, which happens to be right […]
Sports are Back, Coaches Needed!

With COVID restrictions falling by the wayside and students back in school, one significant opportunity available to our youth this year will be youth sports leagues. The pandemic limited or postponed these […]