Stars at Peppy’s — Rick Pielago
Rick Pielago recounts the various stars who came through the doors at Peppy’s, his dad’s legendary restaurant in San Pedro.
Becoming Wilmington Chamber CEO– Dan Hoffman
Longtime Harbor area community leader Dan Hoffman tells the story of how he became the CEO of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, advocate for community how that boosted his own spirit and inspired youth.
Prison to Community Leader — Angel Montes
We all make mistakes, some big, some small. Angel Montes’ mistakes cost him ten years in prison, but the owner of Los Tres Cochinitos restaurant and Wilmington community leader used the time behind bars to get his life straight and learn everything he could about the restaurant business so that he could help with his mom’s place when he got out. Angel served his time and came out a new man who emerged as a leader in his community.
Italian Immigrant Christmas Story — Ann (Good) Menard
Ann (Good) Menard tells the quintessential American immigrant story of how here dad and uncle came to the U.S. from Italy and warm remembrances of their first Christmas in San Pedro as young boys.
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Immigrating to San Pedro from Croatia — Kathy (Vidovich) Carcamo
Former honorary mayor of San Pedro Kathy Carcamo tells the stories of how both her parents immigrated to San Pedro from Croatia.
All Girls Mary Star — Annette (Kaloper) Ciketic
Annette (Kaloper) Ciketic recounts attending all girls Mary Star of The Sea High School (class of 1966) and watching the new school being built, what great athletes the girls were; and continuing her education at Immaculate Heart College mentored by Sister Corita Kent