Growing up on Catalina — Perri Ross Veganes
San Pedro hair and make up artist Perri Ross Veganes shares her warm memories of growing up on Catalina Island with fun adventures such as surfing the backside of the island, abalone diving with her...
The Peck Park Giants — Anthony Pirozzi
LA Harbor Commissioner talks about his dad immigrating from Italy on the Andrea Doria and the many ways he promoted Italian heritage in Los Angeles after he arrived, including starting a soccer club, co-hosting an...
Lost At Sea In Croatian Islands –Jack Baric
SOLAHA partner, local filmmaker and founder of San Pedro Magazine, Jack Baric tells stories of his summers spent on his parent Croatian islands -- such a common occurrence in San Pedro that the town's population...
Italian Side of the Family — June Burlingame Smith
San Pedro community leader June Burlingame Smith tells the story of how her late husband did not understand why she talked differently about her Italian side and English side of her family until he met...
Working for the Vanderlips — Christina Jalomo Wilson
Holy Trinity teacher and lifelong Harbor Area resident Christina Jalomo Wilson tells the story of how her Mexican immigrant grandfather worked for the wealthy Palos Verdes family, the Vanderlips, and his role in building Holy...
Buying Mrs. Carroll’s House — Tim McOsker
AltaSea CEO and San Pedro community leader Tim McOsker tells the funny story of buying the home of the lady whose son was his wife's prom date. A great small town San Pedro story!
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