San Pedro Memories of WWII – Donna Erdahl

Longtime San Pedran Donna (Harlan) Erdahl tells the story of how she and her family first learned Japan had bombed Pearl Harbor and USA officially entered World War II Her siblings worked in the shipyards, launching ships, how patriotic all citizens were in the war...

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...

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.