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Editorial: Time to tackle NFL deaths — Honest discussion of game’s health risks needed
It’s hard to talk about the suicide of a robust young man who had a lot to live for. But the worlds of sports and medicine must continue their difficult conversation about the tragedy of Junior Seau, the former USC and professional football star who shot himself last week in Oceanside.
Mar 2 – Kristin Korb & Bruce Forman Trio featuring Jeff Hamilton at Alvas Showroom
Artists: Kristin Korb – vocals, bass Bruce Forman – guitar Jeff Hamilton – drums Show Info: Alvas Showroom presents Kristin Korb Trio with Bruce Forman on guitar and Jeff Hamilton on drums. Kristin is not just a singing bassist; she is a premier singer with a personal approach and a deep sense of swing.
Bank robbery statistics fall, but colorful bandit nicknames abound
The Explosives Threat bandit leaves a device made up of electronic components and shouts, “I have a bomb! The Interleague Play Bandit wears sunglasses and baseball hats with various sports team logos. The Make it Quick bandit, who has hit twice in San Pedro, is, well, in a hurry.
Spirit of San Pedro Holiday Parade set for Sunday
The event features bands, drill teams, schools, sports teams, elected officials and other participants.
Editorial: Sports enrich city, not other way around
The National Basketball Association labor dispute capped a rough year for people who misstate the place of sports in society.
In Brief
Not much to report about Congresswoman Janice Hahn this issue. Hahn and Oregon Rep.
Sportswalk enshrines new members
Six local sports figures, including John Matesich and Pat Haden, are inducted into San Pedro’s Sportswalk to the Waterfront in Monday’s ceremony.
Oct 10 – 2011 Sportswalk to the Waterfront
This years inductees include : Jack Bogdanovich – A celebrated high school basketball player and community college coach, Jack Bogdanovich was the San Pedro Athlete of the Year and made the All L.A.
6 to be inducted into San Pedro Sportswalk
Athletic directors of USC and UCLA will be among the sports figures honored Monday.
Sep 11 – 25th Senate District School Readiness and Health Fair
Senator Roderick D. Wright 25th Senate District & Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas County of Los Angeles, District In conjunction with National Family Life & Education Center Present 25th Senate District School Readiness & Health Fair. Join in a discussion of current legislation and issues.
Jul 4 – 4th of July V.I.P. Tickets at the Corner Store
Tickets $50.00/person Children 12 and under $25.00 (Free parking for the purchase of 4 or more tickets) Tickets include Buffet, Bands and Entertainment, and front row seats for the John Olguin Memorial Fireworks Show Tickets sold at the Corner Store.
Still rooting for Dodger Blue
Either the MLB takeover will serve as a boost for professional sportsdom, or it will further the slide into cynicism and apathy.
San Pedro woman awarded $2.4M in wage dispute with sportswear firm
A San Pedro woman was awarded $2.4 million in punitive damages Tuesday over a wage dispute with an action sportswear company.
Jan 23 – Golden State Pops Orchestra International Influences at the Grand Annex
GSPO will dedicate this Chamber Music Concert in honor of John Olguin. We invite you to join us and share your stories.
Forget the ideal, LAUSD, and give the kids a break
In an ideal world, the Los Angeles Unified School District wouldn’t need to tap corporate sponsors to pay for sports programs, Academic Decathlon or field trips.
Letter of the day: Focus efforts on bringing the Chargers to L.A.
Two more sports teams in L.A.?
"Greatest Heavyweight Boxing Champion" Jim Jeffries Trains in San Pedro
James J. Jeffries, considered by many to be the greatest heavyweight boxing
Jul 2 – George Allen book signing at Williams’ Bookstore
George Allen (former Virginia Governor, former United States Senator and son of late football coach George Allen) will discuss and sign his book . “What Washington Can Learn From the World of Sports” . About the Author: George F.
Presidential Visits to the Los Angeles Harbor area
The following is part of an article I wrote that was published in the More San Pedro edition of the Daily Breeze on 2/2/08: Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan was no stranger to San Pedro and the harbor area.
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