Last year/earlier this year Rascal had digestive issues stemming from dry cat food, his allergy to ingredients such as wheat/gluten, and were 99% resolved by switching him to wet only, low carb canned cat food.

Since then he has gained back his weight (he had lost quite a bit from being sick a lot), his digestive problems are rare, and sandbox issues are better than ever.

So when he got sick this past week, and didn’t recover shortly afterwards, we knew something was…

It was only 364 days ago when the San Pedro High football team traveled 220 miles in four hours and 33 minutes to Morro Bay for their 2013 opener, a game which the defense carried them to a 21-0 victory.

This time, Morro Bay…

The 2014 prep football season will be the kind of year where youth will definitely be served for the Mary Star High football team, as they lost 21 seniors from last year's team, including their entire starting offensive line, quarterback Tyler Sestich (Harbor College) and tight end Neven…

The San Pedro High football team began the 2013 season with a journey never taken before... a four-hour, 33-minute trip to Morro Bay for their first season opening road game in 18 years, and the Pirates would conquer the trip with an impressive 21-0 victory.…

In early spring, Southland residents had an opportunity to register and get up to 75 percent in savings on a new electric lawn mower with the South Coast Air Quality Management District's popular Lawn Mower Exchange Program. This week, SCAQMD announced the program has been extended to include a fifth and final event this year in San Pedro on Sept. 6. 

Now in its 12th year, the program helps the wallet and air 

quality by trading residents’ used, highly polluting…

Sarah Tuft’s renown and unforgettable play ‘110 Stories’ will be presented in commemoration of the 13th anniversary of the events of Sept. 11, 2001, in Los Angeles Sept. 11th at The James R. Armstrong Theater, it was announced today by Arleigh E. “Gene” Dotson and Al Han, executive producers of JAG Productions.

A love letter to New York City and the courage of its citizens and first responders, 110 Stories shares the stories and perspectives of those who lived through…

Hey, want two free tickets to Tall Ships LA? Consider volunteering for a 4 hour shift between Aug. 20-24, 2014. You'll also get a free t-shirt, parking, meet baby Duck and Big Mama Duck and two free tickets to the event. Click on www.tallshipsfestivalla.com apply and get on board for this event. Plenty of positions still available.

PS: if you have any experience in sailing,…

San Pedro Crafters, Bella Lili Bowtique, Handmade in Southbay and Marlene's Designs are looking for crafters of hand-made items to join us in an online auction on Facebook, with portions of the sales donated to the Save the Honey Bee Foundation.

Yesenia Antimo of Bella Lili Bowtique has put together the vendor sign up page on Facebook and will do her best to answer questions…

During a strenuous summer, Port Of Los Angeles High softball senior-to-be Nicolle Miranda continued to search for a college to play for and showcase her all-around skills both in the circle, and at the plate.

The search is…

(LONG BEACH --- July 24) --- A class to teach you where you are and how to get to where you're going while boating is scheduled to be taught starting Friday (Aug. 15) at the historic Long Beach Fire Station No. 8 in Belmont Shore.

"This is a great course to backup your GPS (global positioning satellite) navigation with the tried and true plotting skills," said Bob Vatz, a U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary instructor who's set to teach the eight-week class.

Classes will…

(LONG BEACH --- July 24) --- A class to teach you where you are and how to get to where you're going while boating is scheduled to be taught starting Friday (Aug. 15) at the historic Long Beach Fire Station No. 8 in Belmont Shore.

"This is a great course to backup your GPS (global positioning satellite) navigation with the tried and true plotting skills," said Bob Vatz, a U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary instructor who's set to teach the eight-week class.

Classes will…

Mayor Eric Garcetti, in partnership with Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent John Deasy, JPMorgan Chase & Co., The California Endowment, and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, have launched of the Los Angeles Summer of Learning program, a citywide initiative to keep youth engaged in learning this summer. 



Los Angeles youth…

There is not too many young female student-athletes out there that can balance schoolwork with juggling two extra-curri…

Everything you need to know about safe boating is scheduled to be taught in a U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary class starting Thursday (July 10) at the Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Los Alamitos.

"Too many people take for granted many factors involved and overestimate their skill, often resulting in unplanned adventures of a terrifying nature," said USCG Aux. instructor Doug Conwell, who's scheduled to teach the course.

The Boating Safety and Seamanship classes…

Three of San Pedro's finest in prep softball were chosen to the 2014 Cal-Hi Sports All-State Softball team for all Small Schools on Monday.

Mary Star High softball junior…

It's not often where there is any kind of travel sports team that will feature student-athletes from San Pedro, Port Of Los Angeles and Mary Star Of the Sea High School all in one, much less compete in something that's prestigious.…

When Tony Dobra started his high school softball coaching career in 1981, not many expected what would follow, no one knew how long it would go, and many wouldn't even come close to predicting how successful that career would be.…

International Bird Rescue regularly cares for seabirds seriously wounded by fishing hooks in the San Pedro area. But this case may be a tragic first.

On Monday, IBR's San Pedro center received an adult Elegant Tern with a chick. Both were found at Terminal Island snagged together by a fishing lure with three…

In their first year together playing high school softball, the Vitalich sister combination of Marina and Amanda continues to make their mark on Mary Star High School sports history with every passing year.

The George…

The prep boys volleyball scene in San Pedro had never been hotter, and the 2014 season provided plenty of promise for San Pedro, Mary Star and Port of Los Angeles High.

Two players in particular established themselves early…