1980s Elk’s Family Nights – Lora Caudill
Lora Caudill, third generation San Pedran recounts “family night” every Thursday at The Elks Club and learning to dance Over 20 years ad educator/teacher/administrator Lora has had numerous positions throughout the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). She...Grandfather emigrated to USA from Croatia – Augie Bezmalinovich
Grandfather emigrated to USA from Croatia Interesting familiar story about his grandfather who emigrated from Croatia to USA c. 1920 eventually settling in San Pedro where he raised his family of three children and was a cook at Goodfellas (grill & bar). Lifelong...Story of Kanaster Men’s Shop – Judi Kanaster Haase
Judi (Kanaster) Haase shares story of her grandparents arriving in San Pedro (SP) and the origin of Kanaster for Men haberdasher, known for classic suits and elegant style, in (historic) downtown San Pedro (SP)that her father Lou and Uncle Harry maintained for many...Growing up & Giving Back to Wilmington — Rudy Mendoza
Rudy Mendoza, the Regional South Director for the LAUSD, tells the story of growing up in Wilmington and giving back to the community through education programs at his alma mater, Banning High School. .
Modern Muffler to ILWU — Joshua Stecker
San Pedro Today publisher, Joshua Stecker tells the San Pedro worker’s story of his grandfather owning a muffler shop and later going down on the docks to get an ILWU union job as a longshoreman.