RSSArchive for February, 2012

Lifeguards rescue kayakers near San Pedro breakwater

Los Angeles County lifeguards pulled three young adults from an overturned kayak just inside Angels Gate in the breakwater off of San Pedro today.

MAX bus line wins one-year reprieve

A rush-hour bus line from San Pedro and Torrance to El Segundo has won a yearlong reprieve as expected, with the commuter service now set to end in its current form on July 1, 2013.

San Pedro art studio exhibit to celebrate golden retrievers

On Thursday night, San Pedro artist Debbie Marr’s Lazy Dog Studio at 361 W. Seventh St.

Feb 29 – San Pedro Days of Dialog Event for Council District 15

To be held at Fire Station 112, Ports O Call Berth 86, 444 South Harbor Blvd San Pedro, CA. Space is limited to the first 35 guests. Day of Dialogue Website

Newly formed Congressional Ports Caucus to hold first meeting

The new Congressional Ports Caucus, created by Reps. Janice Hahn, D-San Pedro, and Ted Poe, R-Texas, will hold its first meeting on Wednesday.

Recovery house opens in San Pedro thanks to Beacon House donor funds

A new home for recovering addicts opened in San Pedro on Monday, thanks to a donation from a longtime supporter of the Beacon House Association.

Vladovic asks Brown to probe gas facility near San Pedro school

Los Angeles school board Vice President Richard Vladovic has written a letter to Gov.

Feb 27 – Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council Meeting

Meetings held at: The Cabrillo Marina Community Building, Cabrillo Plaza, Berth 28 San Pedro CA For more information go to: www.cspnc.org/ View Larger Map

Feb 26 – San Pedro Knit and Crochet Club at the Muller House Museum

San Pedro Knit and Crochet Club will be guests at the Muller House Museum. Last opportunity to see our Gary Norton paintings and our informational display on our Archives. $3 donation suggested

Feb 26 – Complete Whale Watch with the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

Join us on a fun-filled adventure that begins with a fun and educational slide show, presented by Larry Fukuhara, Programs Director at the Aquarium. Then board a whale watch boat in search of the migrating Pacific gray whale.

Welcome to the City Council, Joe

SAN PEDRO: Buscaino celebrates inauguration among hometown friends and his new colleagues.

Feb 25 – Councilman Joe Buscaino Community Swearing in Ceremony at the Warner Grand

There will be a community swearing in ceremony for Counciman Joe Buscaino open to the public at the Warner Grand Theater. Warner Grand Theatre warnergrand.org 478 West 6th Street San Pedro CA 90731 View Larger Map

Feb 24 – Swing PEDRO: dance!-swing!-dance! at the Grand Annex

Coming back for more, Barry Anthony and his SWING OF THINGS friends bring their swingin’ tunes to the heart of San for the second month in a row! 7-8pm is swing instruction and then the floor is open! Let’s get the dance going in San Pedro! Grand Annex Vouchers not accepted. The Grand Annex www.grandvision.org/grand-annex.asp 434 W. Sixth Street San Pedro, CA 90731 310-833-4813 View Larger Map

Feb 24 – Surviving and Thriving in the Economic Recovery Congresswoman Janice Hahn

Rep. Janice Hahn presents Surviving and Thriving in the Economic Recovery. Accessing Capital for the Entrepuerner and Small Business Owner, at the Toyota Meeting Hall in Torrance Click here for flyer Toyota Meeting Hall Torrance Cultural Arts Center 3330 Civic Center Dr.

Feb 24 – Rob Klopfenstein & Guests at the Whale and Ale

Every Friday Night…

Feb 24 – Farmers Market

Come join the fun. Great food.

San Pedro to hold swearing-in ceremony for Buscaino

San Pedro will celebrate the recent election of Los Angeles’ newest City Council member with a public swearing-in ceremony Saturday.

Hahn Small Business Workshop Friday

Rep. Janice Hahn is hosting “Surviving and Thriving in the Economic Recovery: Accessing Capital for the Entrepreneur and Small Business Owner” Friday. The free workshop is taking place on Feb

‘Congress on Your Corner’ Notes: SP Video, Live in Wilmington Saturday

Here’s a video of Hahn’s “Congress on Your Corner” event in San Pedro last month. The congresswoman will visit the corner of Avalon Boulevard and East Opp Street in Wilmington Saturday for another such gathering. Constituents are invited to meet and talk with Hahn on Feb.

Buscaino Community Swearing-in Saturday

Newly minted Harbor Area Councilman Joe Buscaino is holding a community swearing-in ceremony Saturday. The proceedings begin with a 10 am prayer service in Watts, followed by a 2 pm community ceremony at the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro. Details and RSVP information are here.