Two Good San Pedro Brothers — Ann Menard
Ann (Good) Menard tells the story of how her dad and uncle started San Pedro’s iconic business, Joe & Mike’s Automotive.
Becoming Honorary Mayor — Kathy Carcamo
Longtime San Pedro High School teacher tells the story of how an evening of drinks in downtown San Pedro sparked the idea and campaign for her to become the Honorary Mayor of San Pedro.
Backyard Farms & Fishermen’s Fiesta Growing Up — Annette Ciketic
Annette (Kaloper) Ciketic reveals how the building of new (c. 1958) Mary Star of the Sea Church was funded by “ton of tuna” tithing of mostly Italian and Croatian local fishermen inspired by her father’s idea; and the immense connection to the sea represented in the artwork and icons within and outside of the church.
Starting POLA High School — Camilla Townsend
Longtime San Pedro community leader Camilla Townsend tells the story of how the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce played a key role in launching Port of Los Angeles high school in downtown San Pedro.
Role of African American Church – Mel Lindsey
One of San Pedro High’s most successful graduates, Mel Lindsey, grew up going to Mt. Sinai Baptist Church on Mesa in San Pedro. He explains how African American churches have played a great role in providing leadership roles for Blacks throughout United States history.
A San Pedro Family History in Food & Drink –Rick Pielago
Rick Pielago tells the story of how his grandfather opened a bar in San Pedro in 1934, right after prohibition ended — and how a Mary Star traveling softball team led his father to discover a steak house in Arizona that provided the inspiration for Peppy’s, a legendary restaurant in mid 20th Century San Pedro.