I’m a small business owner, and like most Americans, I believe in capitalism. There’s no better economic system for taking advantage of every person’s ability to create value for society. Also, like most Americans, I believe in democracy: government by and for the benefit of all citizens; that grants every individual the opportunity to strive for life, liberty and…

As soon as we got to the ocean from scenic Alamitos Bay we found a pod of long-beaked common dolphins on last year’s See the Sea, Si? trip aboard the 118-foot RV “Challenger.” Soon we were surrounded by dozens of leaping dolphins.

As fun and exciting as a dolphin encounter is, the experience was not difficult to top during the remainder of the three-hour trip. We pulled up many different species of very…

The Electric Lawn Mower Exchange Program allows residents to turn in their working gas-powered lawn mower and purchase a new cordless rechargeable electric mower at a discounted price. Using a typical gas mower for one…

How did you hear of the assassination of Osama Bin Laden?



I experienced the news via Twitter!



White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer tweeted just after 9:45 p.m., "POTUS to address the nation tonight at 10:30 PM Eastern Time."



10:30 p.m. on Sunday night? I feared that it could be one of those "there is an astroid headed for Earth" kind of press conferences.



I turned on CNN to hear Wolf…

MAY 5, FIRST THURSDAY IN SAN PEDRO

FREE GUIDED ARTWALK TOUR

The May 5 tour will continue the exploration of the diverse range of art available in San Pedro galleries. The one hour free tour will leave from the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, 390 W. 7^th Street, at 6:30 p.m.  The tour usually stops at three galleries/studios.

Studio 345 artists Pat Woolley and Gloria Lee will be showing a variety of their own acrylics and watercolors.…

 An ongoing outreach  of a group of San Pedrans to art schools in the area over the last few years can already report a success story with the Marymount College collaborating with the Grand Annex. The students come down for classes in a real stage environment and even put up a life performance at the Warner Grand Theater.  Read the great article by Donna Littlejohn in the Daily Breeze last week:…

April 10, 2011

Fifth Sunday of Lent: Ez 37:12-14; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45

Today at Mass we hear the story of the Raising of Lazarus.  On a surface level this is the story of Jesus raising to life a friend who had died. Jesus is notified about the illness and eventual death of a dear friend and after a short delay, decides to go to visit the family.  His…

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is coming to our neighborhood and we're all invited.

One of Southern California’s most cherished and engaging weekend celebrations kicks off its 16th storied year in a new home on USC’s University Park campus April 30 and May 1, 201.

Here are…

The San Pedro Chamber of Commerce

and The Port of Los Angeles Present

The 23rd Annual “Taste in San Pedro at the Port of Los Angeles”

The 23rd Taste will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 5th, 6th and 7th, on the Waterfront

at the Port of Los Angeles. The venue will offer panoramic harbor and ocean views, and will be…

Unfortunately, I  missed the train arrival, You can't be in two places at once.  Thanks to the video I saw the arrival of these three fabulous band.  Wish I could have been at both. The energy on stage was infectous, these bands love to play together,it's evident how much fun they have and how much they really like each other. A night I'll never forget.  Thanks Again for the great video.…

Starting Monday the Gaffey Street Bridge will be closed for renovation for 60 days, according to Councilwoman Janice Hahn and the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce.

Use alternate crosswalks on Santa Cruz Street or 1st Street.



On Saturday, April 30, 2011 and Saturday, May 7, 2011, there will be a full closure of the 110 South Gaffey Street exit from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. to work on the bridge. Use alternate routes, such as the Harbor Blvd. or Channel Street freeway…

23^rd annual Taste of San…

Thanks to everyone who thinks Think Prime is their favorite San Pedro restaurant.

While it is a great restaurant, it is not in San Pedro. Like Green Hills Cemetary, Think Prime is in Rancho Palos Verdes.