Wet Beef Sandwiches at the Original Trani’s Restaurant — Jim Trani
Jim Trani tells the story of how his grandfather, an Italian immigrant, started the original Trani’s as a pool hall that had an American themed menu.
Story of WWII Family Displacement from Terminal Island — Warren Furutani
Former California State Assemblyman Warren Furutani tells the epic story of how his family was displaced from Terminal Island during World War II and put into internment camps, only to later return to San Pedro where a son was born.
Dad Playing Piano at the Hacienda — Mona Dallas Reddick
LA Harbor College professor Mona Dallas Reddick fondly recalls her father playing the piano bar at San Pedro’s mid-century modern hotel, the Haceinda….the posh hangout of its day.
Legendary San Pedro Politician Vincent Thomas — Louis Dominguez
Longtime San Pedro community leader, Louis Dominguez talks about legendary San Pedro politician, Vincent Thomas.
Starting Clean San Pedro — Steve Kleinjan
Steve Kleinjan recalls how having a few beers ahead of the San Pedro Holiday Parade led to the start of a non-profit that has kept the Harbor area town’s streets clean for over 15 years.
Racial Strife on the Docks in the 1950s — Dave Arian
Former ILWU President Dave Arian discusses racial discrimination against African American workers on the docks in the 1950s.