This isn't news to anyone, unless you've been under a rock. It's on every media channel, and in every paper.

Here's one of many sites where you can check for the most current prices at stations per zip code you select.

http://www.losangelesgasprices.com/GasPriceSearch.aspx

Concerns in the Middle East, California refinery closures, and oh by the way, summer is not too far off.

This will effect the…

Thanks to Anna on FB for providing another method of reporting graffiti. You can opt to get an email or phone call back, or for a confirmation.

"They are out there in 2 business days!"

anti-graffiti.lacity.org

(What I like about this system, is that you can put into your OWN words…

Sr Lead Officer Wight, for lower San Pedro, has been in contact with members of local Neighborhood Watch groups. (Contact Officer Wight for photos recently obtained of one of the individuals in question).

One person told Officer Wight that they had been scammed this way a couple of years ago:

The Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) for the Clearwater Program has been released today. The extended public review period begins today and ends on April 10, 2012. In a nutshell, the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County wants to build a new onshore tunnel and ocean outfall so that the current tunnels can be inspected and repaired if necessary. Construction would begin in 2016.

There are four alternatives being…

The annual HOA matters were taken care of between approximately 6:30pm and 7:00 pm.

Afterwards a Deputy Engineer for the city gave a brief summary of the status of the slide on Paseo Del Mar. They are still monitoring the slide and adjoining area. The rep was asked by a homeowner just what "options" there might be for repairing the damaged area, but no answer is available yet. Many homeowners felt that the city will just go with the cheapest option, which is nothing. The group…

The reported “Frisbee Ban” is actually a misunderstanding, somehow perpetuated by social media, news sources etc… It appears that the intended rule or change to rules, was to allow officials/lifeguards etc, to designate areas at any given time for Frisbee tossing and other sports, based upon conditions at the beach.

The Daily Breeze has the corrected information in their paper today and on their website.

Please read:

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Commencing March 1, the Ft Mac Giant Voice system will be tested every Thursday @ 11 a.m. weekly, according to Peggy E. Hodge of the USAF.

The test will coincide with the Giant Voice test on LAAFB proper. The Command Post may adjust the date for conducting system-wide testing. 

"Lack of testing is one of the factors of the…

Visit the Maritime Museum tomorrow at 1pm and hear author Glenn Gordinier describe his decades of surfing experiences that led to his book, "Surfing Cold Water: A New Englander's Off-Season Obsession".  The book signing is free, and the book will be available for sale in the Museum shop for $16.95 (museum members receive a 10% discount).



Learn more about Glenn and watch his surfing action…

My neighbor had a visitor over the weekend, who left his car unlocked. With his laptop and check book in sight. Needless to say it only took a couple of minutes for someone to come by and take them. 30 minutes later the thief was already attempting to cash one of his checks for a hefty amount!

*NOTE* - the "victim" says he is pretty sure this was a young female (as he saw a female near his car) and that the thief is a smoker,…

Being concerned about our kids skateboarding, and wondering what the rules & laws are for drivers, I asked an LAPD Sr. Lead Officer, for our area, to offer her insight. (Please be mindful that a driver should NEVER leave the scene of an accident, even if the driver is not at fault. I believe that is a serious violation of the law.) - MB

“As far as what protections the driver's have if they hit a skateboarder, it is of course always dependent on the nature of…

If you've ever lost a pet, and needed to check at the local animal shelter (and this could happen to ANY pet owner) you will want to read this, mentioned on tonight's news: (here's how to contact the governor's office: http://gov.ca.gov/m_contact.php)

From ABC News, Sacramento:

“SACRAMENTO - Governor Jerry Brown is planning to strip the $23 million dollars given annually to California animal shelters to compensate them for holding…

It was my pleasure to be on hand to welcome Misty Copeland, soloist at the American Ballet Theater in New York, back to San Pedro High School on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012.

She spoke to the students about her experiences and I was honored to present her with a Certificate on behalf of the City.

I had the opportunity to attend the the Presentation of Encore Entertainers presentation of Annie at the Warner Grand Theater in San Pedro on Friday. The musical runs from Feb 2-5, and I recommend you check it out. I got to go back stage right before the performance and meet many of the child actors. They are all fantastic. 

Thank you, Councilman Buscaino for helping get the word out about dangerous Skateboarding practices in San Pedro.

Please let's help Joe promote this video!... MB

"Following two tragic deaths of teen skaters in San Pedro, most recently Caleb Daniel Simpson on Saturday, I took advantage of the visit of skating and television superstar Rob Dyrdek to City Hall today to ask him to speak directly to San Pedro teens who…

Following two tragic deaths of teen skaters in San Pedro, most recently Caleb Daniel Simpson on Saturday, January 28, 2012, Councilman Joe Buscaino took advantage of the visit of skating and television superstar Rob Dyrdek to City Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 1, to ask him to speak directly to San Pedro teens who are "bombing" city streets at speeds of up to 40mph in hopes of reaching them and getting them to be safe when they skate.…

San Pedro’s 1st Thursdays Art Walk features 30 some galleries, whose range of work includes contemporary and textile art. Start at 6th and 7th streets at South Pacific Avenue. Walk the loop and soak in the beauty.

San Pedro Art Association proudly announces

Portraiture and Figurative Artist Loretta McNair at the Croatian Center,  7^th and Pacific Ave. 6 PM

Multi talented…

It was a wonderful day Tuesday for me and my family as I was sworn in as the newest Councilmember representing the 15th District including San Pedro. 

My first Council meeting will be Wednesday, February 1, 2012. I am very much looking forward to taking my seat at the horseshoe and representing all of you.