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Hahn to Open S.P. Campaign Office Thursday

Rep. Janice Hahn is opening a campaign office in downtown San Pedro Thursday. The May 3 event takes place from 6 to 8 pm in conjunction with the monthly First Thursday artwalk and street festival.

Candidates Interview for Newspaper Endorsement

Hahn and Richardson interviewed with the editorial board of the San Fernando Valley-based LA Daily News, the flagship newspaper in the chain that includes the Daily Breeze. Each made their case for endorsement, and, by extension, election to the newly drawn 44th Congressional District. The candidates’ arguments are summarized in “Rep

Happy Birthday, Janice Hahn

Friday, March 30 is Rep.

A Bridge Well-Traveled

One of my earliest childhood memories is my family taking the ferry across to Terminal Island to visit friends and family in Long Beach and beyond. These infrequent excursions were an adventure to a five-year-old boy as we would drive the family car onto the ferry and then I would run to the front to check out the crossing before we disembarked.

By Any Generation’s Standards, ‘Bombing’ is Dumb

A few weeks ago, I was driving at night down Alma toward Paseo del Mar when our headlights suddenly caught a bunch of kids on skateboards zooming downhill just in front of us, in the middle of the street. They acted as if they didn’t know or care that there was a car right behind them. Dark clothing, no helmets.

On The Fritz

Promising calm skies, light traffic and a serious case of laughter, Fritz Coleman does his stand-up performance, On the Fritz. Proceeds from this concert go to Scalawag Productions, Grand Vision Foundation’s youth musical theater program

Space Oddity: A Tribute to David Bowie

From rock and roll space alien Ziggy Stardust to pop/rock legend, Bowie look-alike/sound-alike, DAVID BRIGHTON and his all star SPACE ODDITY band bring this unique musical journey to the stage. For tickets visit www.grandvision.org.

‘Night Mother at Little Fish Theatre

Jessie is fed up. With no job, a failed marriage, and a runaway son, she decides that life is just not worth the trouble anymore

Panache at Little Fish Theatre

When a Scarsdale socialite meets a Brooklyn fry-cook because of a mix-up by the DMV, unlikely things are bound to happen.

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.

White House Asks: What Makes Your Hometown a Great Place to Visit?

San Pedro civic boosters, take note. The White House this morning asked Americans to brag about their hometowns

Hahn to Hold ‘Congress on Your Corner’ Saturday

Rep. Janice Hahn will hold open-air office hours Saturday in coastal San Pedro.

Holidays, Unwrapped

After another showdown, Congress passed the payroll tax bill on Dec. 22 and adjourned until mid-January. Legislators returned to their districts and the president jetted to Hawaii

Hahn District Office Opening Thursday

Hahn is opening a district office at 140 W. Sixth St. in downtown San Pedro on Jan.

Happy Holidays

We’ll return to political news next week. Right now, the most important government agency is NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, and critical Santa-tracking mission.

San Pedro District Office Opening

Hahn is opening a district office at 140 W. Sixth St. in downtown San Pedro on Jan

Talk to the White House

On Dec. 2, the White House is hosting a public conference call

Voting with Dollars to Support Small Businesses

Hahn marks nationwide Small Business Saturday with shopping tour of local communities Hahn makes a point of signaling her support for small business. Newsradio interview at Village Garden in Redondo Beach, as the owner toils in the background at left. Fringe Home Furnishings and Boutique in Redondo Beach.