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The American Years: Guillaume Zuili’s Cinematic Vision of the West

Zuili called the contrast of scenes between the urban landscape and Joshua Tree, the yin and the yang. “It's a good opposition and it represents the west, California. It's very emblematic. I will always continue the urban and the desert landscapes but it may be elsewhere.”

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Art, Authenticity vs. Hypocrisy Why the Arts Matter to Downtown Communities

It is far past time for the SPPOA, the San Pedro Chamber, and the LA City Council to fund the arts at a sustainable level and for the landlords to understand basic market principles of supply and demand — quit gaming the rents! And while the city seeks a means to fund the arts, perhaps a special tax on vacant properties would be an incentive.

Editorials

“Is ICE Planning My Deportation? A Citizen’s Crisis in a Post-Constitutional America”

The terrifying irony is that, as a U.S.-born citizen, I now fear the agency originally created to expel those without lawful presence may be leveraged against those who possess too much constitutional fidelity.

Unburying the Truth

David Calloway’s “If Someday Comes” Traces America's Unfinished Reckoning With Its Past Retired film and television producer David Calloway, a San Pedro resident for more...

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“Is ICE Planning My Deportation? A Citizen’s Crisis in a Post-Constitutional America”

The terrifying irony is that, as a U.S.-born citizen, I now fear the agency originally created to expel those without lawful presence may be leveraged against those who possess too much constitutional fidelity.

San Pedro News

Art, Authenticity vs. Hypocrisy Why the Arts Matter to Downtown Communities

It is far past time for the SPPOA, the San Pedro Chamber, and the LA City Council to fund the arts at a sustainable level and for the landlords to understand basic market principles of supply and demand — quit gaming the rents! And while the city seeks a means to fund the arts, perhaps a special tax on vacant properties would be an incentive.

Many Winters Gathering of Elders

The MWGOE plays a vital role in the Native community of greater Los Angeles, with the participation and support of the original peoples of the land. The vision of the Gathering is to host a sacred space for people to come together, with the intention to listen, learn from and support Indigenous communities, and to inspire a healthier future for all people.

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Community ALERTS: Join “No Kings” in Your Community

In June, millions of Americans peacefully took to the streets and declared America has no kings. Since then, Trump and his authoritarian allies have increased...

Art, Authenticity vs. Hypocrisy Why the Arts Matter to Downtown Communities

It is far past time for the SPPOA, the San Pedro Chamber, and the LA City Council to fund the arts at a sustainable level and for the landlords to understand basic market principles of supply and demand — quit gaming the rents! And while the city seeks a means to fund the arts, perhaps a special tax on vacant properties would be an incentive.

Many Winters Gathering of Elders

The MWGOE plays a vital role in the Native community of greater Los Angeles, with the participation and support of the original peoples of the land. The vision of the Gathering is to host a sacred space for people to come together, with the intention to listen, learn from and support Indigenous communities, and to inspire a healthier future for all people.

Gal Pals & Pet Pals: Storytellers & Rescuers Unite for a Night of Community

In 2024, GIF students turned their cameras toward their own community, creating a documentary project titled Compassion In Action, which spotlighted Pedro Pet Pals. Through interviews with founder Theresa Sardisco, the short film chronicled PPP’s early beginnings and ongoing impact. The piece highlighted the importance of animal rescue, but also proved how young filmmakers can create work that inspires empathy and change

Ai Weiwei’s Turandot

The revolutionary artist and iconoclastic activist’s selection of this opera, once banned in China, aligns with his challenging of norms. The film follows Ai Weiwei as he infuses the opera with a contemporary perspective, bridging the past and the present. His incorporation of installation art, performance art, and conceptual art resulted in an original and immersive experience.

Parallel Process Explores Lingering Wounds of Vietnam War at Odyssey Theatre

The conditions depicted in Parallel Process are reflected today in the development of the “About Face” organization of Iraqi and Afghani war veterans coming home and now organizing to support each other, fight U.S. military aid for Israel, the illegal use of the National Guard in U.S. cities’ streets violating human rights and aiding the horrendous, racist acts by ICE agents sent by President Trump, against the will of local elected officials and every city’s population.

Taco Cheat Codes, Tricks of the Taco Trade

It goes well on steak, eggs, salad, sandwiches, veggie side dishes, and basically anything savory. Or pour it into a glass, where it’s drinkable as a $20 bottle of wine.

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