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Who has the best Pizza in San Pedro?

San Pedro has no shortage of choices when it comes to deciding where to order a pizza from. Who do you think serves the best pie in town?

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Week in Review

Local law enforcement got a little stronger with the addition of 17 new officers to the LAPD Harbor Division. In port news, the Los Angeles Times ran a story on the Clean Trucks program and both the LAT and Daily Breeze reported that cargo traffic is up. The Fresno Bee covers the possibility that state Sen. Dean Florez may withdraw from the lieutenant governor race, effectively clearing the Democratic field for Councilwoman Janice Hahn. Said Florez: “Janice Hahn is formidable, no doubt.” One last opa – Papadakis Taverna will close at the end of this month. Short story and pictures from the opening of the 22nd Street Park last Saturday.

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.

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.

Coastal Council Meeting Monday

Monday’s Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council meeting will bring a mix of business and pleasure. New San Pedro High School Principal Jeanette Stevens will speak and the board will take up some bona fide motions. Then the meeting will progress to the critical agenda items involving Pavich’s Pizza and other refreshments. The meeting takes place on Dec. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cabrillo Marina Community Building, Cabrillo Plaza, Berth 28. For more information, view the agenda or call (310) 290-0049.

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