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San Pedro Neighborhood Council candidates forum set for Tuesday
A candidates forum will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday for those interested in running for a seat on the Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council.
Audit: LAFD’s response time to medical emergencies has slowed since cuts
The Los Angeles Fire Department’s response to medical emergencies slowed by 12 seconds citywide – and even more in San Pedro – since budget cuts closed some fire companies, Controller Wendy Greuel reported Friday.
USS Iowa scheduled to begin trip south on Sunday
After years of planning, the USS Iowa heads for local waters on Sunday. And getting an early jump on the widespread tourist interest, the San Pedro Convention & Visitors Bureau is booking a May 26 boat trip out to see the World War II battleship while it will still be anchored offshore
USS Iowa gets final lease approval for Port of L.A. berth
Saying it has the potential to transform San Pedro’s waterfront, Los Angeles harbor commissioners today approved the final lease agreement to bring the USS Iowa battleship to the port this summer as a permanent, interactive Naval memorial.
San Pedro man with shotgun arrested on suspicion of domestic violence
SAN PEDRO – A 40-year-old man armed with a shotgun was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in San Pedro today, but it was unclear if he ever fired the weapon, police said.
Firefighters help save Fish and Game boat from sinking in San Pedro
SAN PEDRO – Los Angeles firefighters helped stop a roughly 40-foot Department of Fish and Game boat from sinking in San Pedro Wednesday.
Trutanich is the clear choice: Letters to the Editor for Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The editorial chastising Carmen “Nuch” Trutanich is not only misleading, but a joke. Trutanich’s aggressive stance as the city attorney has benefited the city of Los Angeles not only monetarily, but he has upgraded the position from a do-nothing office to one of substance. — Kenneth M
Bi-coastal dog custody battle breaks out over Knuckles
A bi-coastal dog custody battle is playing out in San Pedro, where a judge today tentatively denied a motion to have the dog seized and returned to New York.
Challenging Angels Gate Lighthouse renovation completed
Like a lot of remodels, the makeover of San Pedro’s Angels Gate Lighthouse proved more challenging than planned. Rusted and battered by wind and surf, the 1913 landmark required $1.8 million and a Herculean effort to bring the exterior back to life.
Challenging Angels Gate Lighthouse renovation completed
Like a lot of remodels, the makeover of San Pedro’s Angels Gate Lighthouse proved more challenging than planned. Rusted and battered by wind and surf, the 1913 landmark required $1.8 million and a Herculean effort to bring the exterior back to life.
Small quake rattles San Pedro, Harbor Area
SAN PEDRO – A small earthquake apparently rattled the San Pedro area Sunday, according to preliminary reports from automated seismographs.
Founder of San Pedro’s Townee Tours started by taking a walk
Angela Romero loves San Pedro. Really loves it.
Man on death row for killing Japanese students gets death again for jail killing
A man already on death row for killing two Marymount College students in a San Pedro supermarket parking lot was sentenced to death again Friday for killing a fellow jail inmate while awaiting trial in the double slaying. | POLICE NEWS | BLOG: SOUTH BAY CRIME, COURT NEWS | FACEBOOK
Death Row inmate faces additional death sentence
LOS ANGELES – Sentencing is scheduled today for a man who killed a fellow jail inmate in 2005 while he was awaiting trial for the shooting deaths of two Marymount College students in the parking lot of a San Pedro supermarket.
Services to be held Saturday in San Pedro for Joseph Mardesich III
Services will be Saturday for Joseph Michael Mardesich III, a member of one of San Pedro’s leading fishing industry families who went on to establish a wine company in San Carlos.
San Pedro artist Tom Phillips dies at 63
For most of his career as an artist, Tom Phillips didn’t have a permanent gallery – or even a website. He traveled through San Pedro in an old blue Volvo station wagon. A collection of black-and-white images stored in an old wooden trunk provided him with much of his inspiration.
L.A. Councilman Garcetti to hold public meeting in San Pedro
Los Angeles City Councilman Eric Garcetti, who is running for mayor in 2013, will meet with the public for coffee at noon Saturday in downtown San Pedro.
San Pedro business improvement district now in hands of property owners
Forming a business improvement district to spruce up Gaffey Street is now in the hands of property owners who attended an informational meeting this week to learn about the potential benefits.
Taste in San Pedro to be held near Ports O’ Call Village
This year’s Taste in San Pedro will be moved to an open grassy area near Ports O’ Call Village, chamber officials announced Tuesday.
San Pedro Red Car line to close for 6 weeks due to construction
San Pedro’s vintage electric Red Car line that runs along the waterfront will be closed for six weeks beginning Monday as a safety precaution while construction continues on a water inlet cut next to the Los Angeles Maritime Museum.
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