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February 2010 “San Pedro Today” Magazine Now Available
San Pedro Today Magazine’s February 2010 Issue Online Now!
Pin-Up Fashion
The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles is staging a fashion show Sunday at the Warner Grand Theatre, featuring pin-up looks of the 1920s to 50s. Half of proceeds from ticket sales will go towards the theatre. Details in the Daily Breeze story and at the Grand Vision Foundation.
IMPORTANT: Storm and Flood Referral Sheet
Storm and Flood Referral Sheet (provided by the office of Councilwoman Janice Hahn)
Civic Calendar
Only one entity submitted a proposal to operate San Pedro High School under the Public School Choice system, instituted for low-performing schools. That entity is an alliance of teachers and parents of the school itself. Attend a public meeting Wednesday to hear a presentation on the proposal. The meeting takes place on Jan. 20 at 5 p.m. at the school auditorium, 1001 W. 15th St. The 128-page proposal can be viewed here. The Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council meeting is a week later due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. It will be held on Jan. 25.
Arts News
Little Fish Theatre Co. is staging Pick of the Vine, nine short plays that earned four stars in the Daily Breeze review.
Speed Reading
Quick news for your Saturday morning. Tie your shoes and scoot out of the house for today’s opening of the 22nd Street Park. Speechifying with Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Councilwoman Janice Hahn, the Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council and others is at 11 a.m., followed by free lunch. Find more background information in this week’s Daily Breeze story. And/or, take your precinct-walking shoes over to the Stammreich for State Senate kickoff today in Torrance. The Arcade Building in downtown San Pedro celebrated its 85th birthday this week. In case you were wondering how business is doing at the twin ports, the Los Angeles Times reports they are “fight[ing] to stay dominant,” noting “the port complex has been handling less cargo as competitors in Mexico, Canada and other parts of the U.S. draw more traffic.” The Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council will hear a presentation on the USS Iowa at its Tuesday meeting. The Jan. 12 meeting takes place at the Croatian Cultural Center, 510 W. Seventh Street, beginning with refreshments at 6 p.m. and the meeting at 6:30 p.m. The regular monthly meeting of the Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council is Monday, Jan. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Peck Park, 560 N. Western Ave. A new issue of Random Lengths News is circulating in print and online, with a cover story on the top local stories of 2009.
January 2010 – Digital Issue
San Pedro Today, January 2010
Civic Notes
Councilwoman Janice Hahn has officially entered this year’s Lt. Gov. race. Read the press release at janicehahn.com. Local Republican Party leader and former Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council board member John Stammreich is running for state Senate, 28th District. Stammreich is challenging incumbent Jenny Oropeza (D-Redondo Beach) for the seat, which represents portions of San Pedro and other South Bay communities. (Click here to find out your state legislative districts). A kickoff rally is taking place in Torrance next Saturday, Jan. 9. Details at stammreich4senate.org. A new issue of San Pedro Today is circulating in print and online, with a cover story on businesswoman Rae Gates.
Arcade Building Birthday Party at First Thursday
The monthly downtown San Pedro artwalk is this Thursday, Jan. 7. The Arcade Building on Sixth Street is marking 85 years with a daylong celebration that includes seminars, birthday cake and a mixer. Details at thearcadebuilding.com. Check the First Thursday website early next week for additional highlights.
Seaside News
There’s an oceanic theme to this week’s news. Will the last WWII warship find a home in San Pedro? Read about your possible new neighbor, the USS Iowa. The Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur is overflowing with distressed animals. Whale watching season has begun and cruises are running daily through March. The new issue of Random Lengths News has a cover story on the port news of 2009. The print edition is out but the online version is not yet posted. The port is sending holiday greetings electronically … and rather comically. The “12 Days of the Port of LA” e-card trumpets everything from “7 clean trucks hauling” to “5 mega-ships!” to “3 Least Terns.”
Locally Crafted Holiday Gifts
So, you’ve been voting with your dollars and shopping locally this holiday season. That’s the spirit! In addition to your favorite stores, shop these special sales for locally made arts and crafts: The Corner Store is hosting a series of art shows and sales this month
Robert Mohle: Pearl Harbor Survivor
San Pedro Today premiered its video series with the story of Robert L.
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