Cleaning the Port of LA — Camilla Townsend
Former LA Harbor Commissioner Camilla Townsend tells the story of the tumultuous fight to deindustrialize the West Channel of the Port of Los Angeles and create a plan to clean the harbor’s environment.
Wild Times at Peppy’s — Rick Pielago
Longtime San Pedro community leader Rick Pielago’s dad was the owner of legendary Harbor Area restaurant Peppy’s. Rick tells the hilarious story of how a waiter’s paperclip that accidentally clipped a customer’s blouse caused a crazy moment that left the waiter, the customer, and Rick’s dad all red-faced (for different reasons).
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.