San Pedro

Reps. Barragán, Lieu Introduce Bill to Transfer Ballfields on Federal Land to Cities of Los Angeles and Lomita

In June of 2020, the Secretary of Defense issued a memo stating that the Department of Defense or DoD would…

1 year ago

Gone in 60 Seconds at 50, A San Pedro Car Movie Classic

Along with the usual sweeping shots of the port, the film shoots our town as itself rather than a stand-in…

1 year ago

Celebrating 150 Years: The Point Fermin Lighthouse Through the Eyes of Martha Austin McKinzie

The lighthouse has seen many changes over the years. Built in 1874 with lumber from California redwoods and a Fresnel…

1 year ago

Breaking Barriers, Changing Narratives

Capt. Shannon White, the first African American woman to lead the LAPD Harbor Division, draws inspiration from her father to…

1 year ago

McOsker’s Clean 15 Celebrates One Year and 26,503 Tons Removed

Recently, the program expanded to include two dedicated support teams, in partnership with the Coalition for Responsible Community Development, one…

1 year ago

Al Murray Shoes To Close After 101 Years

J.C. contacted his landlord who knows he’s leaving; now, they said they want him to stay. He said it's too…

1 year ago

Port Briefs: Buttigieg Hails ‘America’s Green Gateway and POLA Posts Strong June Volume

In recognition of the facility’s importance to the future of the U.S. supply chain, the Port of Long Beach has…

1 year ago

Barragán Leads Letter to Urging President Biden to Issue Executive Order to Reduce Pollution from the Maritime Industry

" ... We strongly urge your Administration to make this Executive Order effective, actionable, and equitable by including specific, time-bound…

1 year ago

Dollar Tree Takes Over Former 99 Cents Only Locations, Including Gaffey Street in San Pedro

This week, Rosie Knight writes about Dollar Tree's acquisition of 170 former 99 Cents Only stores, including the Gaffey Street…

1 year ago

At Terminal Islanders Picnic, Growing Calls to Save Historic Tuna Street

This week, Emma Rault reports on the 51st Terminal Islanders picnic, where attendees voiced strong opposition to the proposed demolition…

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