Have you heard the news? 

In Celebration of our Grand Opening - HDP is hosting a Grand Opening Gala and Silent Auction (recognizing San Pedro merchants, services and artistic talents) on Friday, September 28th - beginning at 5pm 

Our event will take place at the NEW Olguin Campus of SPHS (32nd Street off Gaffey) ... and dinner will be catered by Neils Pasta and Seafood!…

Many of you may have seen the large black plume of smoke coming out of the Harbor Area today. The source was the Phillips 66 refinery in Wilmington where a non-emergency flaring operation was conducted following a loss of power to the plant. The LAFD said no response was required from them. 

"At approximately 2pm Saturday, there was a complete loss of…

I'm not a political person. I don't think like one or act like one. Maybe that's why I have such a hard time understanding the nature of the game. Be it family politics, corporate politics or government politics, I'm still baffled to this day by the need, of some, to lie, cheat, steal and orate their way to a better position in life.

But, I guess that's just human nature.

Where do…

California State University, Dominguez Hills posted the fifth straight year of steady fundraising growth, with $4.12 million raised for the university through corporate, foundation and individual giving and pledges in fiscal year 2011-12.

The year (July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012) saw a nearly 25 percent increase in overall donations from the previous year, and a 60 percent increase in alumni giving. In fact, it was the fifth year in a row the university’s fundraising efforts have…

Forget politics for a moment, and marvel in Rep. Giffords' courage!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEuWuqZigD4

Shane Goldmacher of the National Journal reports it was no accident that Janice Hahn, former San Pedro City Councilwoman for Los Angles and current South Bay US representative, got…

Regarding the 18-year-old suspect arrested in San Pedro 'door-kick' burglaries, Councilman Joe Buscaino posted on FaceBook:

"Please join me tomorrow (Wednesday) at 6pm at the LAPD Harbor Community Police Station 2175 John S. Gibson Blvd, where we will talk about strategies to fight property crime. One of…

Another good article on temporary work, with tips on converting to full time.

http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/2012/08/21/making-the-move-from-temp-to-full-time/

We have a new title! Super Temp!!! Seriously, a very good article on the value and popularity of companies utilizing the great skills of temporary workers, now often referred to as Interim Workers.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505125_162-57446933/on-the-job-here-come-the-supertemps/

"When I play, I have left the planet".... one woman's experience while playing the violin, in the Congo.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18560_162-57409952/music-in-the-heart-of-the-congo/

California State University, Dominguez Hills has received the first award of a three-year $749,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program to offer professional development and support to algebra teachers in middle and high schools in predominately…

Hydrangea Hippo is art, classes & crafts. Jennifer is amazingly talented and a great person. See her at Crafted at the Port of LA. Booth# A120. Here's a video tour (pre-opening day) of her space:

Residents - I know most of you know this, but some of our friends and relatives need to be reminded!  There is a slow return of door to door magazine sales and contractors pitching their "wares".

I just spoke with a neighbor Jo who had lengthy conversations with both. A young girl, (once again saying what they all do, that she lives "up the street")  just sold another neighbor Em, a bogus magazine subscription that "goes to a veteran". By the time the other neighbor Jo tipped her off,…

Persied Meteor shower August 11-13, late night or early morning. I believe I got up and saw this a few years ago. It was QUITE impressive!

http://www.space.com/16915-perseid-meteor-shower-2012-history.html

Delia Marsellos-Traister of Phoenix Magyk, is in space A114 at Crafted.She makes fabulous jewelry and is a Certification Instructor with PMCC (precious metal clay).

She recently joined our San Pedro Crafters group on FaceBook, and we love what she does! Take a look at her video and check out her website.…

I really hate putting this on my page, but my friend Tracey who recently lost her job is moving next weekend, creating a need to adopt out her cat. Please let me know ASAP if you know someone who can at least foster the cat for now! Thank you!

8/1/2012 - That's right, Wine Tasting from [REVISED TIMES] 4pm til 7pm on Fridays!! And San Pedro Brewery is being brought back for Beer Tasting "First Sunday"s, 2-6pm.

AND THIS JUST IN - Starting Friday, Crafted will be offering "THREE FREE FRIDAYS" for you! Show up with 3 people in your car and you park for FREE on FRIDAYS!!

Thanks to Heart & Soule for these…

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Over the years I have found that San Pedro has many places that are very eye catching and pleasing. These are really good places for people to get pumped and do a nice workout. Places like the area between Point Fermin and the White Point Nature Preserve offer so much inspiration for a beginning jogger like myself. It's a good length strip next to the street with a view to the  ocean, surrounding trees and grass. This is a good place for a beginner to challenge themselves to make it from one…