Wilmington 2014 Business Directory by Atlantic West Publishers, Inc.

CONTENTS

A Look Inside… WELCOME Heart of the Harbor ........................................3 History ............................................................4 Map ................................................................5

OUR HOME TOWN Learning ........................................................6 Healing ..........................................................7

Parks & Recreation ........................................8 Wilmington’s Beautification Programs ..........8

BUSINESS/INDUSTRY Doing Business in Wilmington......................12 Professional Services ..................................16

COMMUNITY RESOURCES General Information......................................10 Government Officials....................................11 Wilmington Chamber Board of Directors ........................................11

VISITING Sightseeing ..................................................18 Local Restaurants ........................................19

A GREAT PLACE TO DO BUSINESS Buyers’ Guide......................................................20 Membership Directory ........................................27 Index to Advertisers ............................................28

ON THE COVER: Wilmington Waterfront Park Photo Courtesy of Port of Los Angeles

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Wilmington: Heart of the Harbor

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churches and is home to one of only two community colleges located in the South Bay and Harbor Areas, which is Los Angeles Harbor College. It is also the home to nine cultural monuments, the two most widely recognized are the Banning Residence Museum and the Drum Barracks, which draw visitors from around the world and all nine monuments, are located within a one mile radius. Wilmington is home to the 9-hole “Harbor Park” course at the Harbor Park Golf Course facility which features 3,200 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 37. The course rating is 35.2 and it has a slope rating of 115. Designed by William F. Bell, ASGCA, the Harbor Park golf course opened in 1957. This is a beautiful tree-lined course right next to Harbor College and offers easy access from the 110 Harbor Freeway. Wilmington is located at the center of the Port of Los Angeles, which handles more containers than any other port in the United States in terms of cargo volume and value. The port supports more than 830,000 regional jobs and Wilmington Chamber of Commerce

35 billion dollars in in annual wages and tax revenues. Through the Clean Air Action Plan the Port has significantly reduced emissions. The Ports’ 2012 Air Quality Report Card, demonstrates reduced Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) by 79%, Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) by 56% and Oxides of Sulfur (Sox) by 88% when comparing these emissions to 2005 levels. Your Chamber has been operating since 1904 and our mission is to promote, support and enhance a positive business environment and improve the quality of life in the community. The Wilmington Chamber supports business in many ways including collaboration with other business organizations like the South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce, the Los Angeles Business Federation and strategic business partners such as Future Ports and the Harbor Association of Industry and Commerce. We have many partners that we work with to provide services to Business such as the Harbor Business Source, The Work Source Center, The Small Business Development Center, Pacific Gateway, SBA and this list is not exhaustive. Your Chamber also works closely with the

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offices of your elected representatives. Most importantly, if you want to start a business, contact your Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. We can help! 310.834.8586 or visit our website at www.wilmington-chamber.com. Many of our Chamber members support the community through significant contributions of their time, talent and resources to numerous community organizations, and through their generosity your Chamber provides additional support through direct contributions and programs. The Wilmington Chamber has donated more than $170,000 over the last nine years, much of that going to programs to help community youth through Banning High School, the Boys and Girls Club, our YMCA and a number of other ways. Your Wilmington Chamber also Sponsors Wilmington Day with the LA Galaxy, Wilmington Day with the Dodgers, The Cinco De Mayo Street Fair, Fiestas Patrias Street Fair and Heart of the Harbor Holiday Parade. We could not do this without the support of our Members, The Council Office and our Supervisor. 3

WELCOME

History The town of Wilmington, a site of commerce and industry, reflects the nature of its founder and early resident, Phineas Banning. Remembered as the “Father of the Los Angeles Harbor,”

Phineas Banning was a family man, an entrepreneur, a Brigadier General and a State Senator. He founded the town of New San Pedro on September 25, 1858 and changed its name to Wilmington in 1863, after his hometown in Delaware. Wilmington’s early development and growth was due to a combination of factors. It was geographically advantageous, sited six miles closer to Los Angeles than old San Pedro, and possessed a protected inner channel and lagoon. Due to Phineas Banning’s Unionist leanings, it became a base for Union Army activities during the Civil War. Camp Drum was established in 1861, and Drum Barracks was built in 1862-63. After the Civil War, Phineas Banning and his town played major roles in the development of the harbor and establishment of transportation in the region. In 1869, Wilmington became the terminus of the first railroad in Southern California, the Los Angeles & San Pedro Railroad. In 1872, Wilmington was incorporated as a city, and in 1871 and 1873, Phineas Banning received money from the federal government to build a breakwater and improve the harbor. Phineas Banning lobbied to have Wilmington declared a port of entry in 1874. In 1876, the fortune of Los Angeles changed with the arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad. The SPRR connected Los Angeles to the transcontinental railroad, and Wilmington served as the terminus of its trunk line, which provided the railroad with access to the harbor. In the 1890s, Wilmington and San Pedro figured prominently in the Free Harbor Fight, as Stephen Mallory White and the Los Angeles Times campaigned for a “Free Harbor for a Free People.” In 1909, Wilmington and San Pedro were annexed by the City of Los Angeles to provide the growing metropolis with the necessary link to the harbor.

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Learning

October 24, 2013, Los Angeles Harbor College celebrated the grand opening of their $60 million Science Complex, which is LEED Platinum certified.

If you were to explore the educational opportunities available in Wilmington, you would probably be surprised by what you discovered, and not just because of the institutions. Wilmington offers an array of options, from preschool to adult learning and specialized certification programs. What isn’t immediately apparent is the level of dedication and passion for educating offered at each one of these institutions. Wilmington is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The District is made of a total of eight Local Districts; Wilmington representing the Eighth District. The public school system in Wilmington is comprised of the following institutions, Broad Avenue Elementary, Fries Avenue Elementary, Gulf Avenue Elementary, Hawaiian Avenue Elementary, Wilmington Park Elementary,George De LaTorre Jr. Elementary and the newest edition, Harry Bridges Span School. Beyond elementary, Wilmington offers its very own Wilmington Middle School and Banning High School. Banning High School is unlike any other high school around, as within its facility, you will find the International Trade Academy. This offers the students a variety of specialized learning in a smaller classroom setting, with current active professionals involved in their learning. Also available on the Banning High campus is the Banning Adult School for 6

those needing to complete high school credits, wanting to learn English and so much more. If teaching is your passion, consider attending Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy at Harbor College. Students are offered the unique opportunity to complete High School with a focus on becoming teachers and earn college credits towards their teaching degree. These students commit to teaching in local schools upon earning their teaching credentials. Along with all the public schools, Wilmington also offers four excellent private schools to choose from. They include Harbor

Christian School, Holy Family School, St. Peter and Paul School and Wilmington Christian School. All of these institutions offer a range of quality educational opportunities, from preschool through twelfth grade. If it’s beyond high school education you’re looking for, once again Wilmington has it for you. The options include the Wilmington Skills Center, part of the Harbor Occupational Center of LAUSD, which offers English as a second language, computer skills and an excellent welding certification program, as well as many other courses. Or maybe you would be interested in the Los Angeles Harbor College which is a comprehensive institution of higher learning with a broad spectrum of transfer, vocational, and community services programs.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Broad Ave. Elementary 24815 Broad Ave., Wilmington......(310) 835-3118

Pacific Harbor Christian K-12th Grade – Christian 1530 Wilmington Blvd., Wilmington www.pacificharborschool.org ........(310) 835-5665

Fries Ave. Elementary 1301 N. Fries Ave., Wilmington ....(310) 834-9238 Gulf Ave. Elementary 828 W. L Street, Wilmington..........(310) 835-3157 Harry Bridges Span School 1235 Broad Ave, Wilmington (310) 522-5400 Hawaiian Ave. Elementary 540 Hawaiian Ave., Wilmington ....(310) 830-1151 George De La Torre, Jr. Elementary 500 N. Island Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 ................(310) 847-1400 Wilmington Park Elementary 1140 Mahar Ave., Wilmington ......(310) 518-7460

St. Peter and Paul Elementary School K- 8th Grade – Catholic 706 Bayview Ave., Wilmington ......(310) 834-5574 Wilmington Christian School K- 6th Grade – Christian 24910 S. Avalon Blvd., Wilmington(310) 834-1448

COMMUNITY COLLEGES Los Angeles Harbor College 1111 Figueroa Place Wilmington ..................................(310) 522-8200 www.lahc.edu; degrees offered: A.A., A.S., certificates; program Length: 2 years

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Healing

WILMINGTON COMMUNITY CLINIC 1009 N. Avalon Blvd., Wilmington _____________________________________(310) 549-5760

Since its humble beginnings as a small outpatient clinic in San Pedro in the 1950s, Kaiser Permanente South Bay has grown into a major employer and healthcare provider to more than 180,000 Kaiser Permanente patients in the Harbor, South Bay and Long Beach communities. Satellite medical offices in nearby communities offer a wide variety of additional services. Located at 1009 N. Avalon Blvd., Wilmington Community Clinic is supported by Kaiser Permanente Harbor City. Among its services are prenatal care, pediatric care/ immunizations, school/sport/camp physicals and more. The clinic is open Tuesday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Monday and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. (562) 549-5760.

Services Include: prenatal care; counseling during pregnancy; assistance with Medi-Cal applications; pediatric care/immunizations; school/sport/camp physicals; women services; mammograms; primary care. Hours of Operation:

Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. WALK-INS WELCOME

Wilmington Community Clinic is supported by Kaiser Permanente Harbor City, Equilon Enterprises LLC, Ultramar Wilmington Refinery, Tosco Los Angeles Refinery, County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services, Community Development Department, Community Challenge Grants, CA Wellness Foundation, LA Care Health Plan, First 5 LA, California Community Foundation, Annenberg Foundation, Good Hope Medical Foundation, Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, Charitable Division of Queenscare, and Health Resources & Services Administration.

KEEP YOU WORKING, STRONG AND HEALTHY

STEVEDORES PHYSICIANS GROUP

WORK INJURIES • AUTO ACCIDENTS • SPORTS INJURIES

HEALTHCARE FOR THE WORKING FAMILIES

310-549-4999 HABLAMOS ESPAÑOL 123 East F St. Wilmington (BETWEEN BROAD & AVALON)

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Parks & Recreation

Wilmington’s

General Information: Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department, Pacific Region (310) 548-7598

Wilmington Marinas Get Green Parkway – And a Better View. Unkempt landscape, port signs have been replaced with walkways, greenery and benches. By Donna Littlejohn, The Daily Breeze

Chuck Bennett — Staff Photographer

POSTED: 03/02/14

The new Drum Barracks Park in Wilmington opened Saturday, December 7, 2013. Councilman Joe Buscaino, along with Michael Shull and Mark Mariscal of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, dedicated the renovated Wilmington Athletic Complex.

Banning Recreation Center 1331 Eubank Ave., Wilmington (310) 548-7776 After School Club – pick-ups at local schools; homework assistance, arts & crafts, sports, baking and more! League athletics (sports offered dependent upon the season– call for info); summer drop-in activities. East Wilmington Greenbelt Community Center 918 N. Sanford Ave. Wilmington (310) 522-2064 After School Club – pick-ups at Wilmington Park Elementary School; homework assistance, arts & crafts, sports, baking and more! League athletics (sports offered dependent upon the season – call for info); summer drop-in activities.

Harbor Park Golf Course 1235 Figueroa Place, Wilmington www.laparks.org Designed by William F. Bell, ASGCA, the Harbor Park Golf Course opened in 1957. The 9-hole course features 3,200 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 37. Harbor Pool 1221 Figueroa Place, Wilmington (310) 835-6590 Banning Pool Avalon Blvd., Wilmington (310) 548-7420 Harbor Sports Center 1221 N Figueroa Place, Wilmington (310) 548-7728 August 10th, 2013, Ribbon cutting for $2.2 Million dollar makeover.

A chain-link fence, a hodgepodge of port signs and a tangle of unkempt bushes is what Wilmington boaters were used to seeing across the street from the marinas with live-aboard vessels. No more. Port officials are putting the finishing touches on the $1.2 million Wilmington Marina Parkway, a 3-acre stretch of landscaping with a paved walk and benches. “What a huge difference, you can’t believe it,” said Donna Ethington of Wilmington who led community members in the effort to beautify the area at Anchorage and Shore roads deep inside the Port of Los Angeles. “All the residents are going over there and walking their dogs, they’re really excited,” Ethington said. The project includes more than 200 trees and 2,500 shrubs. “Big Belly” trash receptacles with solar-powered compactors, open grass areas, benches, picnic tables and pet waste stations are also included on the site that is separated by a landscaped berm from a soil storage area on Anchorage. Eventually, a youth sailing center will be built across the street. The projects were proposed by the Pacific Unicomm Corp., a nonprofit established by Ethington, in 2008 when port officials were looking for ideas on how to spend money from a mitigation fund established after a group of environmentalists and Harbor Area residents opposed the China Shipping terminal expansion. The $2.6 million Wilmington Youth Sailing and Aquatic Center will serve youths 8 to 18 years old from throughout the region. While not as stunning as the 30-acre Wilmington Waterfront Park that opened in the summer of 2011, the small, tucked-away parkway at the marinas go a long way toward sprucing up the town’s appearance and quality of life, Ethington said. •••

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Beautification Programs Landmark Wilmington Mural Getting a Summer Makeover By Donna Littlejohn, The Daily Breeze POSTED: 06/17/13 From the time he was a child, Arnoldo Vargas was fascinated with the mural on the El Mercadito Market in east Wilmington. He would often walk with his mother to the little corner market at L and Hyatt streets in their neighborhood, passing by the giant painted figures that covered the market’s exterior. Vargas went on to study art and photography at Banning High, graduating in 1995, and then received bachelor's and master’s degrees from UCLA before returning to teach art and photography at his high school alma mater. And now that school is out for the summer, Vargas is overseeing an ambitious project to restore the beloved 1979 mural in his old neighborhood. “I was always kind of the nerdy kid in the neighborhood,” said Vargas, sporting a long braid, a straw hat and more than a few splotches of paint as volunteers worked on the mural nearby. “This (mural) was always something I went back to in my mind. This is our Sistine Chapel.” Dubbed “Chicano Heritage,” the artwork is on Los Angeles’ historic landmark murals list. The three-panel acrylic scenes depict Mexican revolutionary imagery, featuring portraits of Emiliano Zapata and Jose Maria Morelos. For years, said longshoreman D.C. Chavez of the Mural Restoration Committee, the mural has served as a message of inspiration to young people in a community that’s seen its share of gang violence. Originally painted by Javier Moreno, a Wilmington artist who died four years ago, and Mario Falcon, an artist from Mexico, the mural has fallen victim to the ravages of time, weather, and graffiti. An unauthorized single-handed attempt to fix it up in 2007 added some creative flourishes that distracted from the original piece. So under the direction of the United Wilmington Youth Foundation, Vargas is dedicating the first several weeks of his summer vacation to a community restoration of the mural, working from original photographs to bring it back to its historic accuracy and color. “It’s nerve-racking,” he said of the challenge. “I’m at home painting mini versions of it, trying to match colors.” His former Banning High art teacher, Richard Alvarez of San Pedro, now retired after 27 years in the classroom, stopped by on Tuesday to check out the project. “Restoring a mural is hard work for any artist,” he said. “It’s particularly difficult getting it to look like the original piece,” from matching the colors to capturing the “spirit of the piece,” Alvarez said. Vargas – whom Alvarez called one of his best students – has painted numerous murals, including several in the community. One of them, a tribute to family unity, is just blocks away on the Amigos Market at L and Watson streets. “And while the Chicano Heritage mural is largely historic in nature, it also transcends the Latin American

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revolutionary period, sharing messages of labor, brotherhood, peace and education that are still so relevant in today’s Latino communities,” Vargas said. “Among the most moving scenes depicted in the Chicano Heritage mural,” he said, “is one of two men fighting, blindfolds covering their eyes. In the next panel, the same men are shown shaking hands and holding books.” Sylvia Arrendondo, an organizer for the United Wilmington Youth Foundation, lives across the street from the market and said the mural's restoration means a lot to the community. Mostly, she said, people hope the artwork isn’t changed from the original. Carmen Moreno, the original artist’s mother, also was on hand Tuesday watching volunteers begin their work. The crew includes some of Vargas’ students and his family members. Speaking in Spanish, she said her son was frequently bothered by police officers in 1979 when he was painting the original piece. He would have been 21 years old at the time.

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Vargas anticipates the project will take about two weeks. While most of the materials and labor are donated, the group will still need funds to pay for final top and graffiti-resistant coats. A lemonade stand and cupcake sale will be held on the corner this Saturday. For Alvarez, Vargas’ former teacher, the project holds even a more personal meaning. He promised his student that if he continued his studies in college and returned to teach at Banning, he'd personally hand over his classroom keys. “I gave him those keys five years ago,” Alvarez said. His protege’s restored mural is guaranteed to be a show-stopper, he said. “It’s going to be brilliant when it’s finished,” Alvarez said. •••

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Community Resources at a Glance HEALTH

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Healthy Kids ................................1-888-452-5437 Gives low-cost health insurance to children, up to age 18, regardless of their immigration status

The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce 544 N. Avalon Blvd., Ste. 104 Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 834-8586, www.wilmington-chamber.com President: Patrick Wilson Executive Director: Dan Hoffman

Healthy Families Program ............1-800-880-5305 Offers low-cost health insurance for many lowincome children Children's Health & Disability Prevention Program (CHDP)..........1-800-993-2437 Offers early and regular health exams for children from low income families

Wilmington Skills Center 217 Island Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-9831 • Typing and Office Skill classes offered daily • Bilingual Instructors Available • Welding • Call for Days and Class Times

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES Domestic Violence Services............1-800-978-3600 Mental Health Services ..................1-800-854-7771 Substance Abuse Services ............1-800-564-6600 Child Abuse Hotline ......................1-800-540-4000 Alcoholics Anonymous ..................1-310-618-1180

LEGAL SERVICES

Banning Landing Community Center “A Cultural Arts Community Center” 100 East Water St., Wilmington, CA 90744 Phone (310) 522-2015

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County......................1-800-433-6251 Free help with Government Benefits, Family Law, Employment, Immigration and other legal needs Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles ............................1-800-399-4529 Free help with Government Benefits, Family Law, Employment, Immigration and other legal needs Public Counsel Consumer Law Project..................................1-213-385-2977 Provides legal assistance for a variety of concerns, including child care laws, licensing and tenant rights Housing Rights Center..................1-800-477-5977 Help for people who have been evicted from or denied housing due to race, sex, national origin, number of children, etc.

Wilmington Branch Library 1300 N. Avalon Blvd., Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 834-1082, www.lapl.org/branches/index.html • Internet Access and • Kindergarten Reading Programs (Thurs.) • Preschool Story time • Authors in the Library (call for program info and times) Mon. and Wed. – 10 AM to 8 PM Tues. and Thurs. – 12:30 PM to 8PM Fri and Sat. – 10 AM to 5:30 PM

Clean Wilmington is synonymous with Salvador Lara, who has dedicated years to helping Wilmington become a cleaner place to live and work. Salvador was interviewed by Channel 11’s Alexandra Limon. Salvador continues to clean and green the community. Clean Wilmington is a program of Pacific Unicomm. To get involved call Salvador 310.720.5249 or visit facebook.com/CleanWilmingtonCA

LAUSD SCHOOL BOARD Member Dr. Richard Vladovic District 7 333 S. Beaudry Ave. 24th Floor Los Angeles CA 90017 (213) 241-6385

DIAL 3-1-1 3-1-1 is an easy-to-remember, Citywide toll free number that provides immediate access to information and more than 1,600 City non-emergency services. Calls are answered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by 3-1-1 agents who are trained to provide information or refer calls for service to the correct City agency – the first time. In order to provide world class customer service, 3-1-1 service is available: • In English • In Spanish • To the hearing or speech impaired • In more than 150 other languages through the use of language translation services

QUE ES 3-1-1? 3-1-1 es un número fácil de recordar, y una llamada gratis para los residentes de la ciudad de Los Angeles que provee acceso inmediato a información y más de 1,600 servicios que no sean de emergencia. Las llamadas son contestadas 24 horas al día, 365 días del año por agents del 3-1-1, quienes están preparados para proveer información o referir llamadas de solicitud de servicios a la agencia correcta del ayuntamiento – al primer intento. Para proveer un servicio de primera clase, 3-1-1 está disponible: • En Inglés • En Español • Para personas con dificultades para escuchar y hablar. • En más de 150 idiomas a través de el uso de servicios de traducción.

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Government Officials CONGRESSWOMAN – 44TH DISTRICT Janice Hahn 140 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA 90731 Office: (310 )831-1799 Fax: (310) 831-1799 STATE SENATOR – 35TH DISTRICT (open) One Manchester Blvd., Ste. 600 Inglewood, CA 90301 ASSEMBLY MEMBER – 64TH DISTRICT Isadore Hall, III 2200 W. Artesia Blvd., Ste. 210 Compton, CA 90220 Tel: (310) 223-1201 Fax: (310) 223-1202 L.A. COUNTY SUPERVISOR – 4TH DISTRICT Don Knabe 302 West 5th St., Ste. 204 San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 519-6021 Fax: (310) 732-7927 CITY OF LOS ANGELES MAYOR Mayor Eric Garcetti 200 N Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 City Hall (213) 473-2388 Harbor Area (310) 732-4630 COUNCILMAN – 15TH DISTRICT Joe Buscaino 638 S. Beacon St., #552, San Pedro, Ca 90731 (310) 732-4515

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Board of Directors PRESIDENT Patrick Wilson Fast Lane Transportation pwilson@fastlanetrans.com CFO Robert F. Millar Tesoro robert.f.millar@tsocorp.com V.P. / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Kaj Palsson International Cargo Equipment kaj@icedepot.com V.P. / SPECIAL EVENTS Michael Sanborn Banning Residence Museum brm_mss@hotmail.com V.P. / MEMBERSHIP Cecilia Moreno Port of Los Angeles cmoreno@portla.org SECRETARY Mary Gutierrez Valero of Wilmington mary.gutierrez@valero.com

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Jack Babbitt California Sulpher Co. jbabbitt@calsulco.com

Elinor Lester SA Recycling elester@sarecycling.com

Jim DeWitt H.J. Baker & Bro., Inc. jdewitt@bakerbro.com

Craig Louis Louis Equipment Company Inc. craig@louis-equipment.com

Tod Diebold Rio Tinto Minerals tod.diebold@riotinto.com

Robert McKoy Individual robertpmckoy@aol.com

Linda Frame Yusen Terminals linda.frame@yti.com Nick Gombos ACX pacific southwest nickgombos@acxpacific.com Amy Grat ITEP amygrat@itepinc.org Janet Grothe Phillips 66 Janet.D.Grothe@p66.com Shawn Harper Anderson Hay & Grain Co., Inc. Shawn.Harper@ anderson-hay.com

Irene Mendoza Svorinich & Associates irene@svorinich.com Lucia Moreno Family Federal Credit Union familyfcu@juno.com Anthony Santich Vopak Terminal Los Angeles asantich@yahoo.com Ingo Werk Ingo Werk Company ingo.werk@gmail.com

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development, commercial fishing and canneries, boat and shipbuilding, oil recovery and refining, commercial services, manufacturing and the movement of cargo. Today much of Wilmington’s waterfront is dedicated to the export of goods processed in Wilmington — refined petroleum products, borates used in plastics, rubber, glass and detergents from Rio Tinto Minerals, seafood from State Fish, dry cement from California Portland Cement, sporting goods manufactured by American Soccer Company, scrap paper, plastic, glass and aluminum from Potential Industries, and scrap vehicles from the Wilmington Auto Rebuilders, Ecology Auto, Wilmington Recyclers and Pick Your Part Auto Recycling, shredded and exported by SA Recycling, some of which comes back as new household appliances, electronics, auto parts and the containers that carry them. In the East Basin, Catalina Freight transports household and consumer goods to Catalina Island, Vopak imports and exports liquid and dry bulk commodities and Pasha

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Stevedoring & Terminals imports heavy construction materials and equipment, rolled newsprint and oversized cargo. Wallenius Wilhemsen Logistics, the largest shipper of autos in the world, employs nearly 200 full-time local union workers who install accessories and customize autos to meet Southern California dealers’ requirements. The West Basin terminals, TraPac, Yang

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Ming and China Shipping import and export containerized consumer and commercial goods from a multitude of foreign and Americanowned industries worldwide. Historically a union town, Wilmington is home to many union locals — ILWU, merchant marines, electricians, iron workers, machinists, pile drivers and carpenters and host to the biggest Labor Day parade on the West Coast. 14

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Wilmington’s waterfront businesses provide local jobs for thousands of union workers. As the gateway and transportation corridor to the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Wilmington is bordered by two major freeways and the Alameda Corridor railway that links the ports to the transcontinental rail yards near downtown LA. With 50% of the goods that pass through these seaports destined east of the Rockies, the 2-mile-long cargo trains assembled by Pacific Harbor Line and hauled on the corridor by Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Union Pacific Railroad accounts for about 30% of it. More than 12,000 local truck owner-operators service the ports. Most Wilmington trucking companies contract these truckers to haul cargo from port terminals to regional distribution centers and rail yards. Some offer additional services such as Fast Lane Transportation that sells and stores cargo containers and California Cartage that provides customs-bonded warehousing and distribution. A multitude of Wilmington businesses such as Central Truck & Oil and Wilmington Truck Stop provide fuel, weigh scales, maintenance services and truck parking facilities. Wilmington is situated in the midst of the nation’s third largest oil reserve and bordered by three major refineries, Phillips 66, Tesoro and Valero that primarily serve the Southern California region. Sulfur byproducts are further processed for agricultural and feedstock uses by California Sulphur and H.J. Baker & Bros. Through the consolidation of oil extraction operations, oil wells and storage tanks that once covered much of the 232-acre Wilmington Industrial Park have been removed. In 1974, the Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency invested $10 million in infrastructure improvements transforming it into industrial www.wilmington-chamber.com

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headquarters of more than 75 businesses that includes a diverse mix of manufacturing and port-related industrial use. Juanitaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foods manufactures and distributes Mexican foods throughout the US, Canada and Mexico. Komax Systems designs and manufactures industrial mixing equipment and systems engineering for water treatment and power generation installations worldwide. Time-Warner (Comcast) maintains a television-broadcasting studio providing network cable service and local news coverage to the LA Harbor area. San Pedro Electric Sign designs, fabricates and installs neon, plastic and LED signage for commercial establishments and retail chains worldwide. R.T. Wolfenden Company specializes in industrial and commercial development and property management and has constructed a number of buildings in the park. California Glass Bending fabricates and laminates glass for a multitude of applications from high-rises to bullet resistant and custom forms. Metro Ports operates terminal facilities in both intermodal ports handling a myriad of cargos â&#x20AC;&#x201C; dry and break bulk commodities, automobiles, cruise ships, refrigerated fruit and 16

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containerized cargo. E Street Cold provides cold storage warehousing and distribution. Wilmington Woodworks manufactures wood pallets. Pacific Maritime Association operates a longshore equipment training facility. Other marine-related businesses throughout the community include Williams Clarke Company, customs brokers and freight forwarders, and J.A. Jacobson & Assoc, marine surveyors. Coordinated Wire Rope & Rigging, Demaria Electric Motor Services, Marine Technical Services and Waterman Supply provide ships’ services and equipment. Vanco Heavy-Lift provides logistical services and specialized transport of over-dimensional cargo. International Cargo Equipment repairs, stores and leases refrigerated containers, Pro Packing specializes in custom crating, refrigerated warehousing and Williamson Marine provides ships’ hull cleaning and underwater repairs. Eleven marinas occupy Wilmington’s eastern waterfront providing moorings for 1,700 boats, two boat yards including Colonial Yacht Anchorage, boat brokers, San Pedro Yacht Club, California Café and the Chowder Barge, the harbor’s only floating restaurant. Wilmington

Marine Services, Harpur’s Marine Engines, Min-Mar Marine Center, T & A Sails and Avalon Rafts provide recreational boating supplies, equipment and services. More than a thousand Wilmington retail and commercial establishments serve its residents. The Wilmington Business Improvement District encompasses more than 200 of these businesses in the heart of the retail district that enjoys the highest pedestrian traffic in the City of LA. This self-taxing organization has replaced sidewalks, curbs, trimmed and replaced trees, provides frequent street-cleaning and adorns the shopping district with festive holiday decorations. Although the residential and port-industrial mix sometimes conflict, it is due to this portcommunity codependence and the diversity, adaptability and innovation of Wilmington’s businesses that the community maintains economic vitality even in adverse business climates. Wilmington’s business partners have built elementary school libraries, funded the building and expansion of its youth centers, provide student scholarships and internships, fund Banning High’s International Trade Academy programs and regularly sponsor community organizations and events.

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Sightseeing Conveniently located in “the heart of the harbor,” Wilmington offers a wide range of sightseeing and lodging options and recreational activities for residents and visitors alike. Following is a sampling: Bannings Landing Community Center 100 E. Water Street, Wilmington Phineas Banning was a visionary with tremendous energy and love for Southern California, whose imprint on the community of Wilmington is still visible today. It could be said that the remarkable growth of this region started literally at Banning’s Landing over 150 years ago. Banning Residence Museum 401 East “M” Street (at Pacific Coast Highway and Avalon Blvd.), Wilmington Nestled near the Banning/Wrigley Historic Preservation Zone in Wilmington and just a few miles from the Port of Los Angeles, the beautiful Banning Museum is one of California’s historic gems. Built in 1864 by General Phineas Banning , the “Father of the Los Angeles Harbor,” the Banning residence is widely considered one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in Southern California. 2014 marks the 150th Anniversary of the Banning Mansion. In 2013, the residence underwent major restoration efforts to repair and paint the grand ‘ole place in time for its milestone anniversary of 150 years. Today, the Banning is completely restored and stands sturdy and tall once again to welcome all who visit to share in the history and splendor of a time gone by. Experience life as it was 100 years ago through the eyes of one of the founders of Los Angeles. For information, call (310) 548-7777; $3 donation per person, children under 12 free. Drum Barracks Civil War Museum 1052 Banning Blvd. (south of East “M” Street) Wilmington The historic Drum Barracks is the only Civil War-era U.S. Army building still standing in Southern California. The 16-room structure once

and New Mexico. The museum features many items from this era, including an operable Gatling Gun. Located in the original junior officers’ quarters, the museum displays historical artifacts and is operated by the City of Los Angeles. For information, call 310-548-7509; $3 donation per person.

stood among 19 similar buildings on 60 acres of land donated to the U.S. Army by General Phineas Banning and B.D. Wilson. Named after Adjutant-General Richard C. Drum, commander of the post, the Drum Barracks served as the main training, staging and supply depot for military operations in Arizona, Southern California

Drum Barracks Powder Magazine 1001 Eubank Ave, Wilmington Part of the 30-acre Camp Drum (a Civil War-era Union Army facility), the powder magazine housed weapons and gun powder for the soldiers. Located just a few blocks from the Drum Barracks Civil War Museum, it was constructed in 1862 with three-foot thick stone block walls. During the 1920s, a wood frame house was built around the stone building and it was hidden for about 60 years. The structure was moved in the 1980s revealing this historic relic from the Civil War days. Today it sits on a fenced-in vacant lot. St. John’s Episcopal Church 1547 Neptune Avenue, Wilmington Mary Hollister Banning (Phineas Banning’s second wife) began holding Episcopal services in the basement of the Banning Mansion in 1876 and subsequently championed the building of a stavetype church. Construction began in 1882 and St. John’s Episcopal Church was finished in 1883. Originally located at 422 N. Avalon Boulevard, the church was moved to its present site in 1943 and still holds Sunday services. The Banning family donated the altar and the bell, which came from one of Phineas Banning’s channel boats, the S.S. Amelia. In 1926, the church received the altar cross and altar rail as gifts from a

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US Navy chaplain. The cross and rail were made in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii from brass taken from a World War I German submarine. Wilmington Cemetery 605 East “O” Street, Wilmington Phineas Banning donated land for the site and constructed the cemetery in 1857 upon the death of his infant child. Banning was originally buried in the cemetery but was later moved to Rosdale Cemetery in Los Angeles. Also interred at the cemetery are Banning’s first wife, Rebbeca Sanford Banning, as well as various family members and numerous Civil War veterans and Drum Barracks soldiers. Banning Wrigley Historic District The Banning Park Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) can be found directly south of the historic Banning Residence and Banning Park, including both sides of Lame Avenue, Banning Boulevard and Cary Avenue from M Street to L Street to the south. The Banning Wrigley neighborhood was mainly built in 1927 with a few houses constructed as late as the 1950s. General Banning a native of Wilmington, Delaware, came to Southern California in 1851 where he quickly established himself as a respected businessman in the fledgling transportation industry growing around the Los Angeles Harbor. Banning owned interests in several oceangoing vessels, railroads, and stagecoaches.

Local Restaurants From family-run establishments to national chains, Wilmington has a wide range of dining options with cuisines to suit every taste and budget. Shamrock Seafoods Operated by the same family that owns the San Pedro Fish Market, Shamrock Seafoods has been serving its loyal customers a variety of Mexican style seafood since 1998. Among its popular items are fish and shrimp tacos (grilled or fried), ceviche, oysters and soups. There are daily specials – beer, wine as well as outdoor seating.

SHAMROCK Choose Your Seafood and Tell Us How to Prepare It... Tacos • Fish & Chips Fajitas • Grilled Burritos Sandwiches • Salads Quesadillas Also Featuring Soups, Chowder, Ceviche, Cocktails, Oysters, Vegetarian Dishes, Sides & Cold Beer Tuesday Shrimp Taco Special • Thursday Fish Taco Special 310-835-6671 120 W. "G" Street (at Marine) Wilmington, CA 90744

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AMUSEMENT & ENTERTAINMENT Grand Vision Foundation Elizabeth Johnson 434 West 6th Street San Pedro, CA 90731 .........................310-833-4813 See ad, page 19

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ATTORNEY Law Offices of Timothy L. Salazar Timothy L. Salazar PO Box 13426 Torrance, CA 90503............................424-263-5004

AUTOMOTIVE Jayco Transmission Javier Gomez 814 Wilmington Blvd. Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-830-1333 See ad, this page

Jose’s Auto Service Jose De Anda 1058 N Avalon Blvd Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-830-9796 See ad, page 13

Pablo’s Smog Adolfo Fermin 1742 N. Wilmington Blvd Wilmington, CA 90748-0295 ..............310-830-1537 Pick Your Part Auto Recycling Donna McGee 2931 E White Star Ave Anaheim, CA 92805.................714-385-1200 x3568 www.pickapart.com

ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE Jesse F. Moreno, CPA Mr. Jesse Moreno Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-835-1759

Tax Solutions Plus Gilberto Carrillo 119 W. Anaheim Street #5 Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-549-0861

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Harbor Federal Credit Union Juanita Paramo 1 Civic Plaza Drive Suite 101 Carson, CA 90745..............................310-816-0440 www.harborfcu.org See ad, this page

ILWU Credit Union Kimberly Galantee PO Box 445 Wilmington, CA 90748........................310-834-6411 ilwucu.org Popular Community Bank Jorge Padilla 125 E. Anaheim Street Suite A Wilmington, CA 90744 ...................310-835-9826 x4 www.bancopopular.com WELLS FARGO BANK Helen Zeledon 339 W. Anaheim Street Wilmington, CA 90744....................310-518-8520

BOAT DEALERS & MARINE SUPPLIES Louis Equipment Company Craig Louis 2401 E. Anaheim Street Wilmington, CA 90744........................562-435-4809 See ad, page 21

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Plaza Automotive Center Mitch Harmatz 990 N. Western Ave. San Pedro, CA 90732 .........................310-831-2888

Wilmington Marine Services Dominic Bilicich 801 S. Fries Avenue Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-834-1186

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Chase Steve Padilla 140 W. Anaheim St. Wilmington, CA 90744........................424-210-4073

Pasha Stevedoring & Terminals (PST) Peggy Barteske 802 S. Fries Avenue Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-835-9869 www.PSTerminals.com

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Paychecx, Inc. David Bagga 1535 Scienic Ave. Suite 100 Costa Mesa, CA 92626.......................714-425-8251

Family Federal Credit Union Lucia Moreno-Linares PO Box 190 Wilmington, CA 90748........................310-835-6132 http://familyFCU.org

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Chandlery, Industrial Sourcing, Theatrical Rentals 2401 E. Anaheim St., Wilmington, California 90744 www.Louis-Equipment.com + 1-562-435-4809

Air Products and Chemicals Chris McWilliams 700 N. Henry Ford Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744-6717 ..............310-952-9928 www.airproducts.com

CHIROPRACTORS ALTAMIRANO CHIROPRACTIC CENTER, INC. Dr. Sebastian Altamirano 601 N. Avalon STE. D Wilmington, CA 90744....................310-513-8059

Collins Chiropractic Group Tim Collins 803 N. Figueroa Street Wilmington, CA 90744 ........................310 830-0863 www.collinschiropractic.com ELITE Chriopractic & Sports Medicine Shannon Forehand 512 N. Avalon Blvd. Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-518-8777 San Pedro Health Center Miguel Antonio Guedea 302 W. 5th Street Ste. 101 San Pedro, CA 90731 .........................310-832-5818

COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT Bob E. Raine Bob Raine Gardena, CA 90247............................310-217-0196

COMMUNITY CENTER Friends of Banning’s Landing Cecilia McKenzie 100 E.Water Street Wilmington, CA 90748........................310-847-7704 See ad, page 18

Toberman Neighborhood Center, Inc Linda Matlock 131 N Grand Ave. San Pedro, CA 90731 .........................310-832-1145

CONSTRUCTION: CONTRACTORS & HEAVY EQUIPMENT Sundance Backhoe Jacob Wynn Santa Maria, CA 93456 ......................310-722-8018

CONSTRUCTION: ENVIRONMENTAL Moine Bros. Charles Moine 521 East ‘D’ Street Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-830-1570

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Infinite Paths Life Coaching Ricardo Galvan 501 E. Dolores St. Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-350-2465

Advanced Algae, Inc. Dale Hinkins Berth 203 Ste #9 Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-780-9473

CONTAINERS ConGlobal Industries, Inc. Tom Dielman 1711 Alameda Street Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-518-2850 www.cgini.com Trans Pacific Container Service Frank Pisano PO Box 1178 Wilmington, CA 90748........................310-513-7441 www.trapac.com

COURTESY MEMBERS Boys & Girls Club of the South Bay Mike Herrera 1220 W. 256th St. Harbor City, CA 90710 ........................310-534-0056 Broad Ave. Elementary School Debra Evers-Ellen 24815 Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-835-3118 Charlie Rico Charlie Rico Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-834-5689 San Pedro.Com Tom Dorsey PO Box 470 San Pedro, CA 90733-0470................310-831-6245 Sts. Peter and Paul Convent Lelia Clarke CA 90744 Success by Six Lupe Lopez CA ....................................................310-518-2559 Wilmington Middle School Shannon Lee 1700 Gulf Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-518-1120 Wilmington Neighborhood Council Elinor Lester 544 N Avalon Blvd Ste 103 Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-522-2013

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The Gas Company / So California Gas Co. Marcella Lowe 2929 182nd Street SC9557 CA ....................................................310-605-4194 www.socalgas.com Southern California Edison Mr. Scott Gobble 505 Maple Ave. Torrance, CA 90503............................310-783-9386 www.southerncaliforniaedison.com WesPac Energy Group Ben Thomson 2355 Main Street Suite 210 Irvine, CA 92614 ................................949-222-1014 www.safeenergyla.com

ENERGY: GAS AND PETROLEUM Warren E&P, Inc. Jessica Bradley 100 Oceangate Suite 950 Long Beach, CA 90802.......................562-590-0909

ENERGY: OIL & NATURAL GAS Plains All American Pipeline, LP David Wright 5900 Cherry Ave Long Beach, CA 90805.......................562-728-2800 www.paalp.com

ENTERTAINMENT Vegas Nite Casino Rentals Ron Gonzales 142 S. Diamond Bar Blvd #111 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 .....................800-870-6648

EQUIPMENT Toshiba Business Solutions Michael Wiltsie 1411 W. 190th St. Gardena, CA 90248............................310-621-4779

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ACX Pacific Northwest, Inc. Aya Kitamura 920 E. PCH Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-241-6229

Parsonex Securities, Inc. Ray Sampaga 1401 N. Batavia St. #201 Orange, CA 92867..............................310-753-2727

PSW Hay LLC Peter Kim 633 Sanford Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-522-3800 Williams Clarke Company Roger Clarke PO Box 785 Wilmington, CA 90748........................310-834-6458 www.williamsclarke.com

Commissioner Elenor Montano Elenor Montano Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-835-5838 Congresswoman Janice Hahn Mary Bautista Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-831-1799 Council Office 15th District Gabriela Medina San Pedro, CA 90731 .........................310-732-4515 Supervisor Don Knabe Rebekah Kim San Pedro, CA 90731 .........................310-519-6021 See ad, inside back cover

HAY & GRAIN Anderson Hay & Grain Co. Shawn Harper 915 E. Colon St. Wilmington, CA 90748........................310-513-4230

HOTELS & MOTELS Cresent Inn Sanjay Bhakta 1104 W. Pacific Coast Hwy. Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-830-9898 Crowne Plaza L.A. Harbor Sandra Sooklal 601 S. Palos Verde Street San Pedro, CA 90731 .........................310-519-8200 Double Tree Hotel / DoubleTree by Hilton San Pedro Irene Fitting 2800 Via Cabrillo Marina San Pedro, CA ...................................310-519-2783 www.sanpedro.doubletree.com West Coast Inn Ray Bakta 1129 W. Pacific Coast Hwy. Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-518-4324

C.R. Gregg C.R. Gregg Wilmington, CA 90748 Jesse Marquez Jesse Marquez Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-834-2016 Raul O Gonzales Mr. Raul Gonzales Harbor City, CA 90710 ........................310-530-7222 Roger S. Hunt Company Roger Hunt PO Box 3087 Redondo Beach, CA 90277 .................310-789-7926

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPERS Acme Development Inc. Venus Veatch 13650 Del Monte Drive 4A Seal Beach, CA 90740........................562-431-7577

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPERS: SHIP REPAIR Marine Technical Services Mickey Hawke PO Box 1510 San Pedro, CA 90733 .........................310-549-8030 www.marinetechser.com

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Ek & Ek LLC John EK 461 W 6th Street Suite 223 San Pedro, CA 90731-2678................310-732-7900

MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING California Carbon Co., Inc. Richard Liu 2825 E. Grant Street Wilmington, CA 90744........................562-436-1962 www.californiacarbon.com See ad, this page

Ingo Werk Company Ingo Werk PO Box 1600 Wilmington, CA 90748........................310-320-5666 PRAXAIR, INC. Don Medling 2300 E. Pacific Coast Hwy. Wilmington, CA 90744....................562-983-2175

Wilmington Iron Works W.C. Richards 432 W. ‘C’ Street Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-518-3213 www.wilmingtonironworks.com

MEDICAL INSURANCE Farmer’s Insurance Erika Moreno 1048 N. Avalon Blvd Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-835-1759 www.erikamoreno.com

Kaiser Permanente Tara O’Brien 25825 S. Vermont Ave. Harbor City, CA 90710 ........................310-517-4267 www.kaiserpermanente.org

James R. Zupke Insurance James R. Zupke San Pedro, CA 90744 .........................310-548-1959

Wilmington Community Clinic 310-549-5760 Fax: 310-549-1453

State Farm Insurance & Financial Services Frank Leon 727 W. Pacific Coast Hwy. Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-626-6330 www.frankleon.org

1009 N. Avalon Blvd. Wilmington, CA 90744

See ad, back cover

GCB Corporation Gary Bebee 234 E. ‘C’ Street Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-835-5651 www.gcbcorp.com

LOBBYING FIRM Carrillo Strategies Sergio Carrillo CA

INDIVIDUAL GOVERNMENT

JEWELRY Medi-Systems Tim Jackson 1210 W. 253rd Street Harbor City, CA 90710 ........................310-530-0139

UNIAMERICA Heidy Cisneros 935 N. Avalon Blvd. Wilmington, CA 90744....................310-835-3373 uniamericainc.com

Wilmington Community Clinic Dolores Clay 1009 N. Avalon Blvd. Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-549-5760 See ad, page 7

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SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1947

Computerized Eye Exams Fashion Eyewear Tinted Contact Lenses No-line Bifocals Free Laser Surgery Consultation Senior Discount Medi-Cal, Vision Plans Welcome

WILMINGTON YMCA — 1127 N. Avalon Blvd., Wilmington, CA P 310 522 2100

810 N. Avalon Blvd., Wilmington, CA 90744 310-834-5464

MEDICAL: OPTOMETRY RICHARD PETERS-OPTOMETRY Richard Peters 810 N. Avalon Blvd. Wilmington, CA 90744....................310-834-5464 See ad, this page

MINING Rio Tinto Minerals, inc. Tod Diebold 300 Falcon Street Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-522-5365

SAN PEDRO & PENINSULA YMCA — 301 S. Bandini St., San Pedro, CA P 310 832 4211

Boys & Girls Club of the LA Harbor – Wilmington Antonio Preito 1444 W. Q St. Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-549-8323

Wilmington Boat Owners Association Lisa Peterson Berth 203 #9 Wilmington, CA 90744........................951-312-2766

GAP – Harbor Area Douglas Semark 309 W. Opp Street Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-519-7233 www.gangfree.org

Wilmington Coordinating Council Shirley Atencio PO Box 7236 Wilmington, CA 90748........................310-834-4895

Harbor Community Benefit Foundation

310- 997-7116 www.hcbf.org

Collaborating to build a safe, healthy, and beautiful San Pedro and Wilmington. 150 W. 6th St. Suite 203 San Pedro, CA 90731

MORTUARY

NOTARY A Plus Fingerprinting & Notary Services Rosanna Rivera-Kettering 1312 Avalon Blvd. Suite B Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-549-6600

OIL & GAS OPERATORS & MARKETING

All Souls Mortuary Annette Barry 4400 Cherry Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807.......................562-424-8601 www.allsoulsmortuary.com

Harbor Community Benefit Foundation Mary Silverstein 150 W. 6th St. Suite 203 San Pedro, CA 90731 .........................310-997-7116

FUNERARIA DEL ANGEL MCNERNEY’S MORTUARY Patty Silva 1640 N. Avalon Blvd. Wilmington, CA 90744....................310-834-8531

Phillips 66 Janet Grothe PO Box 758 Wilmington, CA 90748........................310-952-6038 www.conocophillips.com

Harbor Community Development Ray Madrigal 707 W. C Street Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-549-0052

See ad, page 13

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION American Cancer Society Graham Allebaugh 936 Pine Ave. Long Beach, CA 90813.......................562-437-0791 American Red Cross Donya Webb 3150 E. 29th St. Long Beach, CA 90806.......................562-490-4002 AMMVMC, Inc. John Pitts PO Box 1659 Wilmington, CA 90748........................310-830-7899 Beacon House Association of San Pedro Bill Maddox 1003 S. Beacon St. San Pedro, CA 90731 .........................310-514-4940 www.beaconhouseassociation.com Boys & Girls Club of the L.A. Harbor Derald Sidler 1200 S. Cabrillo Ave. San Pedro, CA 90731 ................310-833-1322 x242 www.bgclaharbor.org

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Harbor WorkSource Center / Workforce Investment Network Negussie Zeleke .................................310-732-5700 www.worksource.ropcenter.org Pacific Unicomm Corp. Donna Ethington Berth 203 #9 Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-549-8111 See ad, page 15

PortTech Los Angeles Stan Tomsic 302 W. 5th St. Ste 201 San Pedro, CA 90731 Robert F. Kennedy Institute Dominga Pardo 544 N. Avalon Blvd., Ste.# 309 Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-834-3484 ShareFest Chad Mayer 3480 Torrance Blvd. Ste110 Torrance, CA 90503............................310-626-8106 United Wilmington Youth

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Rancho LPG Holdings LLC Dan Johansen 2110 N. Gaffey Street San Pedro, CA 90731 .........................310-833-5275 Tesoro Refining & Marketing Brissa Sotelo 2350 East 223rd Street Carson, CA 90810..............................310-847-5407 www.tsocorp.com See ad, page 14

Valero of Wilmington Mary Gutierrez – G-Lab 2402 E. Anaheim Street Wilmington, CA 90744........................562-491-6621 www.valero.com See ad, page 12

ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS LA Galaxy Rachel Valadez 18400 Avalon Blvd. # 22 Carson, CA 90746..............................310-630-2154 www.lagalaxy.com Lions Club of Wilmington Mary Gutierrez PO Box 604 Wilmington, CA 90748........................562-491-6632

BUYERS’ GUIDE ROTARY CLUB OF WILMINGTON Margaret Hernandez PO Box 8 Wilmington, CA 90744....................310-245-4621 VFW – POST 2967 Martin Chacon 1130 W. Anaheim St. Wilmington, CA 90744....................310-518-3450

Wilmington/ Carson Youth Football and Cheer Oscar Villareal PO Box 1827 Wilmington, CA 90748........................424-224-1029 www.eteamz.com/wcpilotscom YMCA of Wilmington Yolanda De La Torre 1121 N. Avalon Blvd. Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-522-2100

PROFESSIONAL

REAL ESTATE

Managed Career Solutions Philip Starr San Pedro, CA 90731 .........................310-221-0644

Del Mar Realty Irma Vasconcelos 541 W. Pacific Coast Highway Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-834-2644

NuStar Energy L.P. Ana Bertolucci 2368 Maritime Drive Elk Grove, CA 95758 ..........................916-509-3265 PACE Business Development Namoch Sokhom 1055 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 900B Los Angeles, CA 90017 ......................213-353-9400 Recovery by the Sea Ramona Drake 700 Anchorage RD, Yacht CTR CH03 Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-847-7606

See ad, page 23

YWCA/Harbor Area Silissa Uriarte Smie 437 W. 9th Street San Pedro, CA 90731 .........................310-547-0831

PHYSICAL THERAPIST Stevedores Physician’s Group Paul Krynen, D.C 123 E. F Street, Suite H Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-549-4999 See ad, page 7

Katherine Padilla & Associates Katherine Padilla 440 Tamarac Drive Pasadena, CA 91105-2145 ................626-441-9988 www.katherinepadilla.com Svorinich & Associates, Inc. Rudy Svorinich 1891 N. Gaffey Suite 221 San Pedro, CA 90731-1270................310-547-9404

PLUMBING

B & A Plumbing B&A Plumbing

PUBLIC RELATIONS Butterfield Communications, Inc. Gwen Butterfield 31234 Palos Verdes Drive West #10 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 .........310-732-1112

310-834-6898

FOR ALL PLUMBING REPAIRS Free Estimates, Drain Cleaning, Tenant Improvements, Tankless Water Heaters, Senior Discount, Garbage Disposal, Furnaces, Fixtures & Faucets. Lic # C-36-371295

1735 N Wilmington Blvd, Wilmington, CA 90744

Triple E Associates Esther Estrada EK 461 W. 6th Street Suite 313 San Pedro, CA 90731 .........................310-547-3913

PUBLISHERS & PRINTERS

Apple Graphic Danny Mansoorbakht 735 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-830-9748

Rent a Plumber Joe Vega PO Box 2015 Wilmington, CA 90749........................310-549-0631

Daily Breeze Gregg Bertness 5215 Torrane Blvd. Torrance, CA 90503............................310-543-6113 www.dailybreeze.com

PORT Port of Los Angeles Gary L. Moore PO Box 151 San Pedro, CA 90733-0151................310-732-3508 www.portoflosangeles.com See ad, inside front cover

PRODUCTION COMPANY INCO Commecial Realty Shannon Allen Long Beach, CA 90803.......................562-498-3395

Ponte Vista at San Pedro San Pedro, CA 90733 www.pontevista.com Real Estate II, Inc. Rosanna Rivera 1312 N. Avalon Blvd. Suite A Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-549-7250 Remax Exec Chris Shaw 932 King Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 ...............310-538-2756 x211 State Farm Insurance & Financial Service Eric Lamas 445 E. Anaheim St. Ste C Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-830-2388 Watson Land Company Pilar Hoyos 22010 S. Wilmington Ave. Suite 400 Carson, CA 90745..............................310-952-6400 www.watsonlandcompany.com See ad, page 4

RECYCLING Potential Industries, Inc. Dan Domonoske PO Box 293 Wilmington, CA 90748........................310-549-5901 See ad, page 1

ADVANCED PRINTING Ted & Rainey Clark 811 E. G St. Unit E Wilmington, CA 90744....................310-518-5700

B & A Plumbing Bobby Munoz 1735 N. Wilmington Blvd. Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-834-6898

See ad, page 17

Kivett Realty George Kivett PO Box 125 Lomita, CA 90717 ..............................310-784-8321 kivettrealty.com

Marine Printing, Inc. Art Rico 818 N. Avalon Blvd. Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-518-2727 Priority One One Herb Zimmer 350 W. 5th Street Suite 103 San Pedro, CA 90731 .........................310-831-8804 priorityoneprinting.com

SA RECYCLING Elinor Lester 901 New Dock Street Terminal Island, CA 90731 ..................310-221-4900 www.sarecycling.com See ad, page 9

Wastech Recycling, LLC Teresa Zelinick 1675 E. Mauretania Street Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-830-7400 Wilmington Recyclers Chuck Moine 1120 Henry Ford Avenue Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-852-9975 See ad, page 16

RELIGOUS Harbor Christian Center Don Ezell 1551 Wilmington Blvd. Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-835-5664 www.harborchristiancenter.com Saint Peter & Saint Paul Church Helen Mora 515 West Opp Street Wilmington, CA 90744 .................310-834-5215 x56

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BUYERS’ GUIDE RENTAL EQUIPMENT Coordinated Equipment Company Philip Gibson 1707 E. Anaheim Street Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-834-8535 www.ceccwrr.com

RESTAURANTS, CAFÉS, & TAVERNS Chowder Barge Susan Richmond 611 N. Henry Ford Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-830-7937

Guanajuato Meat Market Tony Vallejo 1111 N. Avalon Blvd. Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-549-1486 Ideal Foods Sherif Salen 7549 Alondra Blvd. Paramount, CA 90723 .........................562.634.0282 Juanita’s Foods Aaron De La Torre PO Box 848 Wilmington, CA 90748........................310-834-5339 See ad, page 19

Denny’s Sandy Barrientos 1440 W. Pacific Coast Hwy. Wilmington, CA 90744.........................310.834.1568

Northgate Gonzales Markets Alicia Valadez 1201 N. Magnolia Avenue Anaheim, CA 92801...............714-778-3784 x77052

El Zocalo Bruno Sarrola 900 - 902 W. Anaheim Street Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-834-5600

State Fish Company, Inc. Janet Esposito 2194 Signal Place San Pedro, CA 90731 .........................310-832-2633 www.statefish.com

Hojas Premium Tea Ignacio & Alma Ortiz 1201 N Avalon Blvd. Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-518-9454 www.hojaspremiumtea.com Los Tres Cochinitos Isaura Castaneda 803 W. Pacific Coast Hwy. Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-549-0921 Red West Pizza – Wilm. Mike Ardeshiri 614 W. P.C.H Hwy. Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-830-2550 Shamrock Seafoods John Ungaro 120 W. G Street Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-835-6671 See ad, page 19

RETAIL Costco Wholesale Milli McFadden 2751 Skypark Dr. Torrance, CA 90505............................310-891-1058

RETAIL: FLORIST Maria’s Flowers Maria Navarro 446 W. 20th St. San Pedro, CA 90731 .........................310-834-1485 See ad, page 16

Massey’s House of Flowers Lupe Massey 25929 S. Western Avenue Lomita, CA 90717 ..............................310-325-8222 www.masseysflowers.com

RETAIL: FOOD PRODUCTS Green Rancho Market Michael Chu 837 N. Wilmington Blvd. Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-834-0018

RETAIL: MARINE SUPPLIES Waterman Supply Co. Seymour Waterman PO Box 0596 Wilmington, CA 90748-0596 ..............310-522-9698 www.watermansupplycompany.com

SCHOOLS

Los Angeles Unified School District Dr. Richard Vladovic 333 South Beaudry Ave. 24th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017 ......................213-241-6389 POLYT Kevin Casey 5245 Pacific Concourse Drive Suite 100 Los Angeles, CA 90045-6905 .............310-834-2501 www.natpoly.edu Port of Los Angeles High School James Cross 250 W. 5th Street San Pedro, CA 90731 .........................310-732-4309 See ad, page 2

El Camino SBDC Star VanBuren 13430 Hawthorne Blvd. Torrance, CA 90250............................310-973-3177

Sts. Peter and Paul School Nancy Kuria 706 Bay View Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-834-5574 www.sppcatholicschool.com

Habor Occupational Center Trudy Hawkins 740 North Pacific Avenue San Pedro, CA 90731 .........................310-547-5551

SERVICES

Harbor Service Area/ Harbor Occupational Center Trudy Hawkins 740 N. Pacific Avenue San Pedro, CA 90731 .........................310-547-5551 Hawaiian Avenue Elementary School’s Education Foundation Susan Prichard 540 Hawaiian Avenue Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-830-1151 Holy Trinity School Dr. Linda Wiley 1226 W. Santa Cruz Street San Pedro, CA 90732 .........................310-833-0703 www.holytrinitysp.org See ad, page 11

International Trade Education Programs, ITEP Amy Grat 3786 La Crescenta Ave. Suite 103 Glendale, CA 91208...................818-249-6281 x103

Ace Roll Off Rubbish Service, Inc. Rick De La Torre 22022 Moneta Ave. Carson, CA 90745..............................310-518-0259 Charlie’s Auto Maintenance & ARCO Service Charlie Mulcahy 1058 N. Avalon Blvd. Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-834-0811 David’s Radiator Service David Navarro 1230 W. Anaheim Street Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-830-4013 Dempsy Bluevar Dave Cunningham 3002 Dow Avenue Ste 108 Tustin, CA 92780................................714-352-8080 www.dempseybluevar.com Water Replenishment District Tracey Burke 4040 Paramount Blvd. Lakewood, CA 90712 .........................562-273-4233 www.wrd.org

Los Angeles Harbor College Juanita Naranjo 1111 Figueroa Place Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-233-4000 www.lahc.edu See ad, page 7

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SEVENTH STREET GARAGE, INC. 24-Hour Towing

Seventh St. Proudly serving Wilmington for over 35 years!

Private towing service for commercial, residential and law enforcement agencies. 24-Hour Phone

310-856-1980 1615 E. Mauretania Street, Wilmington, CA 90744

SERVICES: AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

SPECIAL EVENT COORDINATORS

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS: THEATER

Fiesta De Carnival Ted Holcomb 11278 Los Alamitos Blvd Suite 101 Los Alamitos, CA 90720 .....................562-799-7737 www.elitespecialevents.com

Norris Center for the Performing Arts Nancy Nassimbene 27570 Crossfield Drive Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 ...........310-544-0403 norriscenter.com

STORAGE

TRANSPORTATION

Vopak Terminal Los Angeles Inc. Mike LaCavera 401 Canal Avenue Wilmington, CA 90744 .............310-549-0961 x6430 www.vopakamericas.com

Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority John Doherty One Civic Plaza Suite 350 Carson, CA 90745 .....................310-233-7480 x112 www.acta.org

SULPHUR COMPANY California Sulphur Company Jack Babbitt PO Box 176 Wilmington, CA 90748-0176 ..............562-437-0768

BNSF Railway Co. Trini Jimenez One World Trade Center Suite 1680 Long Beach, CA 90831.......................323-267-4041 www.bnsf.com FAST LANE TRANSPORTATION, INC. Patrick Wilson 2400 E. Pacific Coast Hwy. Wilmington, CA 90744....................562-435-3000

QUALITY REFRIGERATION CO., INC. R. Jeff Hawke PO Box 367 Wilmington, CA 90748....................310-549-1532 www.qualityrefrigeration.com See ad, page 25

H. J. Baker & Bro. Kevin Courtney 1001 Schley Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744........................562-436-5341 www.bakerbro.com See ad, page 15

Pacific Harbor Line, Inc. Andrew Fox 340 Water Street Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-834-4594

SERVICES: CARGO

TIRE DEALERS

See ad, page 14

Int’l Cargo Equipment, Inc. Kaj Palsson 1550 N. Eubank Avenue Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-835-0194 www.icedepot.com

Eddie’s Tire City Jose Gomez 825 W. Pacific Coast HWY. Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-830-5331

Road Transport Inc. Neri Diaz PO Box 9306 Long Beach, CA 90810.......................310-549-2588

SERVICES: JANITORIAL Amazing Janitorial Services Julio Acevedo 1840 S. Gaffey St. #428 San Pedro, CA 90731 .........................310-742-6684

SERVICES: SECURITY General Security Services Richard DeLong 633 N. Marine Avenue Wilmington, CA 90744........................323-772-7277

Union Pacific Railroad Andy Perez 2401 E. Sepulveda Blvd Long Beach, CA 90810.......................562-490-7051 www.up.com

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Drum Barracks Park & Civil War Museum 310-548-7509 www.drumbarracks.org “Exploring Our Past & Our Present.” The last remaining original American Civil War era building in the Los Angeles Area! School & Group Tours, Special Events, Museum Shop. Open Tu-Th 10-2, Sat/Sun 11:30-3:30 1052 N Banning Blvd, Wilmington, CA 90744

Global Safety & Security Dan Hittesdorf 17165 Newhope St, STE 112 Fountain Valley, CA 92708 ..................714-800-1723

Drum Barracks Garrison Susan Ogle 1052 Banning Blvd. Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-548-7509 www.drumbarracks.org

SERVICES: TOWING

Friends of Banning Residence Museum Mike Sanborn PO Box 397 Wilmington, CA 90748........................310-548-7777 www.banningmuseum.org

Seventh Street Garage, Inc. Michael Bearden 1615 E. Mauretania Street Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-856-1980 See ad, this page

SHIPPING Yusen Terminals, Inc. Linda Frame 701 New Dock Street Terminal Island, CA 90731-7535.........310-5488-232 www.yti.com

Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Charles Ferraro 3720 Stephen M. White Drive San Pedro, CA 90731 .........................310-548-7562 www.cabrilloag.org

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

310-847-4431

WWL “FACTORY TO DEALER - OR ANYTHING IN BETWEEN” 500 East Water Street, Wilmington, CA 90744

WWL Vehicle Services Americas, Inc. Dean Serr 500 E. Water Street Wilmington, CA 90744........................310-847-4431

WHOLESALERS & DISTRIBUTORS Price Transfer Inc. Rick Lorenzen 2711 Dominguez Street Long Beach, CA 90810.......................310-639-6074 www.pricetransfer.com See ad, page 17

Wilmington Historical Society Jane Osterhoudt PO Box 1435 Wilmington, CA 90748........................310-518-2938

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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

A A Plus Fingerprinting & Notary Services 310-549-6600.....................................23 Ace Roll Off Rubbish Service, Inc. 310-518-0259.............25 Acme Development Inc. 562-431-7577............................22 ACX Pacific Northwest, Inc. 310-241-6229.......................22 Advanced Algae, Inc. 310-780-9473 ................................21 Advanced Printing 310-518-5700 ....................................24 Air Products and Chemicals 310-952-9928......................21 Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority 310-233-7480 x112................26 All Souls Mortuary 562-424-8601 ....................................23 Altamirano Chiropractic Center, Inc. 310-513-8059..........21 Amazing Janitorial Services 310-742-6684......................26 American Cancer Society 562-437-0791..........................23 American Red Cross 562-490-4002 .................................23 AMMVMC, Inc. 310-830-7899..........................................23 Anderson Hay & Grain Co. 310-513-4230 ........................22 Apple Graphic 310-830-9748...........................................24

B B & A Plumbing 310-834-6898 ........................................24 Beacon House Association of San Pedro 310-514-4940 .........................................23 BNSF Railway Co. 323-267-4041.....................................26 Bob E. Raine 310-217-0196.............................................21 Boys & Girls Club of the L.A. Harbor 310-833-1322 x242 ...................................23 Boys & Girls Club of the LA Harbor- Wilm 310-549-8323....................................23 Boys & Girls Club of the South Bay 310-534-0056...........21 Broad Ave. Elementary School 310-835-3118 ..................21 Butterfield Communications, Inc. 310-732-1112 ..............24

C C.R. Gregg........................................................................22 California Carbon Co., Inc. 562-436-1962 ........................22 California Sulphur Company 562-437-0768 .....................26 Carrillo Strategies.............................................................22 Charlie Rico 310-834-5689..............................................21 Charlie’s Auto Maintenance & ARCO Service 310-834-0811 ....................................25 Chase 424-210-4073.......................................................20 Chowder Barge 310-830-7937 ........................................25 Collins Chiropractic Group 310 830-0863 ........................21 Commisioner Elenor Montano 310-835-5838...................22 ConGlobal Industries, Inc. 310-518-2850 .........................21 Congresswoman Janice Hahn 310-831-1799 ..................22 Coordinated Equipment Company 310-834-8535.............25 Costco Wholesale 310-891-1058 .....................................25 Council Office 15th District 310-732-4515.......................22 Cresent Inn 310-830-9898...............................................22 Crowne Plaza L.A. Harbor 310-519-8200 .........................22

D Daily Breeze 310-543-6113 .............................................24 David’s Radiator Service 310-830-4013...........................25 Del Mar Realty 310-834-2644..........................................24 Dempsy Bluevar 714-352-8080 .......................................25 Denny’s 310.834.1568.....................................................25 Double Tree Hotel / DoubleTree by Hilton San Pedro 310-519-2783...............................22 Drum Barracks Garrison 310-548-7509 ...........................26

El Camino SBDC 310-973-3177 .......................................25 El Zocalo 310-834-5600 ..................................................25 ELITE Chriopractic & Sports Medicine 310-518-8777.......21

F Family Federal Credit Union 310-835-6132......................20 Farmer’s Insurance 310-835-1759...................................22 Fast Lane Transportation, Inc. 562-435-3000...................26 Fiesta De Carnival 562-799-7737 ....................................26 Friends of Banning Residence Museum 310-548-7777................................................26 Friends of Banning’s Landing 310-847-7704....................21 Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium 310-548-7562.........26 Funeraria del Angel McNerney’s Mortuary 310-834-8531............................23

G GAP - Harbor Area 310-519-7233 ....................................23 The Gas Company / So California Gas Co. 310-605-4194 .................................................21 GCB Corporation 310-835-5651.......................................22 General Security Services 323-772-7277.........................26 Global Safety & Security 714-800-1723 ...........................26 Grand Vision Foundation 310-833-4813 ...........................20 Green Rancho Market 310-834-0018...............................25 Guanajuato Meat Market 310-549-1486 ..........................25

H H. J. Baker & Bro. 562-436-5341.....................................26 Habor Occupational Center 310-547-5551.......................25 Harbor Christian Center 310-835-5664 ............................24 Harbor Community Benefit Foundation 310-997-7116 .....23 Harbor Community Development 310-549-0052 ..............23 Harbor Federal Credit Union 310-816-0440......................20 Harbor Service Area/ Harbor Occupational Center 310-547-5551 ..................25 Harbor WorkSource Center / Workforce Investment Network 310-732-5700 .............23 Hawaiian Avenue Elementary School’s Education Foundation 310-830-1151..............25 Hojas Premium Tea 310-518-9454...................................25

I Ideal Foods 562.634.0282 ...............................................25 ILWU Credit Union 310-834-6411.....................................20 INCO Commecial Realty 562-498-3395............................24 Infinite Paths Life Coaching 310-350-2465 ......................21 Ingo Werk Company 310-320-5666 .................................22 Int’l Cargo Equipment, Inc. 310-835-0194 .......................26 International Trade Education Programs, I 818-249-6281 x103...................................25

J James R. Zupke Insurance 310-548-1959 .......................22 Jayco Transmission 310-830-1333 ..................................20 Jesse F. Moreno, CPA 310-835-1759 ...............................20 Jesse Marquez 310-834-2016 .........................................22 Jose’s Auto Service 310-830-9796 ..................................20 Juanita’s Foods 310-834-5339 ........................................25

K Kaiser Permanente 310-517-4267 ...................................22 Katherine Padilla & Associates 626-441-9988..................24 Kivett Realty 310-784-8321 .............................................24

E Eddie’s Tire City 310-830-5331........................................26 Ek & Ek LLC 310-732-7900 .............................................22

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L LA Galaxy 310-630-2154 .................................................23 Law Offices of Timothy L. Salazar 424-263-5004.............20

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Lions Club of Wilmington 562-491-6632..........................23 Los Angeles Harbor College 310-233-4000......................25 Los Angeles Unified School District 213-241-6389...........25 Los Tres Cochinitos 310-549-0921...................................25 Louis Equipment Company 562-435-4809 .......................20

M Managed Career Solutions 310-221-0644........................24 Maria’s Flowers 310-834-1485 ........................................25 Marine Printing, Inc. 310-518-2727 .................................24 Marine Technical Services 310-549-8030 ........................22 Massey’s House of Flowers 310-325-8222 ......................25 Medi-Systems 310-530-0139 ..........................................22 Moine Bros. 310-830-1570..............................................21

N Norris Center for the Performing Arts 310-544-0403........26 Northgate Gonzales Markets 714-778-3784 x77052 ........25 NuStar Energy L.P. 916-509-3265....................................24

P Pablo’s Smog 310-830-1537 ...........................................20 PACE Business Development 213-353-9400 ....................24 Pacific Harbor Line, Inc. 310-834-4594............................26 Pacific Unicomm Corp. 310-549-8111 .............................23 Parsonex Securities, Inc. 310-753-2727 ..........................22 Pasha Stevedoring & Terminals (PST) 310-835-9869 .......20 Paychecx, Inc. 714-425-8251 ..........................................20 Phillips 66 310-952-6038 ................................................23 Pick Your Part Auto Recycling 714-385-1200 x3568.........20 Plains All American Pipeline, LP 562-728-2800................21 Plaza Automotive Center 310-831-2888...........................20 POLYT 310-834-2501.......................................................25 Ponte Vista at San Pedro ..................................................24 Popular Community Bank 310-835-9826 x4.....................20 Port of Los Angeles 310-732-3508...................................24 Port of Los Angeles High School 310-732-4309 ...............25 PortTech Los Angeles .......................................................23 Potential Industries, Inc. 310-549-5901 ...........................24 Praxair, Inc. 562-983-2175 ..............................................22 Price Transfer Inc. 310-639-6074.....................................26 Priority One One 310-831-8804 .......................................24 PSW Hay LLC 310-522-3800 ...........................................22

Q Quality Refrigeration Co., Inc. 310-549-1532 ...................26

R Rancho LPG Holdings LLC 310-833-5275 ........................23 Raul O Gonzales 310-530-7222 .......................................22 Real Estate II, Inc. 310-549-7250.....................................24 Recovery by the sea 310-847-7606 .................................24 Red West Pizza - Wilm. 310-830-2550.............................25 Remax Exec 310-538-2756 x211.....................................24 Rent a Plumber 310-549-0631 ........................................24 Richard Peters-Optometry 310-834-5464 ........................23 Rio Tinto Minerals, inc. 310-522-5365 .............................23 Road Transport Inc. 310-549-2588...................................26 Robert F. Kennedy Institute 310-834-3484 .......................23 Roger S. Hunt Company 310-789-7926 ...........................22 Rotary Club of Wilmington 310-245-4621 ........................24

S SA RECYCLING 310-221-4900 .........................................24 Saint Peter & Saint Paul Church 310-834-5215 x56.........24 San Pedro Chamber of Commerce 310-832-7272............21 San Pedro.Com 310-831-6245.........................................21

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY San Pedro Health Center 310-832-5818 ..........................21 Seventh Street Garage, Inc. 310-856-1980 ......................26 Shamrock Seafoods 310-835-6671 .................................25 ShareFest 310-626-8106 .................................................23 Southern California Edison 310-783-9386........................21 State Farm Insurance & Financial Service 310-830-2388...................................24 State Farm Insurance & Financial Services 310-626-6330 .................................22 State Fish Company, Inc. 310-832-2633 ..........................25 Stevedores Physician’s Group 310-549-4999...................24 Sts. Peter and Paul Convent .............................................21 Sts. Peter and Paul School 310-834-5574........................25 Success by Six 310-518-2559 .........................................21 Sundance Backhoe 310-722-8018...................................21 Supervisor Don Knabe 310-519-6021 ..............................22 Svorinich & Associates , Inc. 310-547-9404.....................24

T Tax Solutions Plus 310-549-0861 ....................................20 Tesoro Refining & Marketing 310-847-5407.....................23 Toberman Neighborhood Center, Inc 310-832-1145 .........21 Toshiba Business Solutions 310-621-4779 ......................21 Trans Pacific Container Service 310-513-7441 ................21 Triple E Associates 310-547-3913....................................24

Index to Advertisers California Carbon Co., Inc. ..............................................www.californiacarbon.com ............................22 Family Federal Credit Union ....................................................www.familyFCU.org ............................20 Friends of Banning’s Landing ..........................................................................................................18 Grand Vision Foundation ........................................................www.grandvision.org ............................19 H. J. Baker & Bro. ....................................................................www.bakerbro.com ............................15 Harbor Federal Credit Union ....................................................www.harborfcu.org ............................20 Holy Trinity School..................................................................www.holytrinitysp.org ............................11 Jayco Transmission ..........................................................................................................................20 Jesse F. Moreno, CPA ..........................................................www.morenocpa.com ............................20 Jose’s Auto Service ........................................................www.joseautoservice.com ............................13 Juanita’s Foods ..................................................................www.juanitasfoods.com ............................19 Los Angeles Harbor College ............................................................www.lahc.edu ..............................7 Louis Equipment Company ..........................................www.Louis-Equipment.com ............................21 Maria’s Flowers........................................................www.mariasflowers.vpweb.com ............................16 Pacific Harbor Line, Inc. ........................................www.anacostia.com/phl/phl.html ............................14

Uniamerica 310-835-3373 ...............................................22 Union Pacific Railroad 562-490-7051...............................26 United Wilmington Youth...................................................23

Pasha Stevedoring & Terminals (PST) ................................www.PSTerminals.com ............................15

Phillips 66................................................................................www.Phillips66.com ............................13

Valero of Wilmington 562-491-6621.................................23 Vegas Nite Casino Rentals 800-870-6648 ........................21 VFW - POST 2967 310-518-3450 ....................................24 Vopak Terminal Los Angeles Inc. 310-549-0961 x6430 .........................26

Pick Your Part Auto Recycling ............................................www.pickyourpart.com ............................14

W Warren E&P, Inc. 562-590-0909 .......................................21 Wastech Recycling, LLC 310-830-7400............................24 Water Replenishment District 562-273-4233 ...................25 Waterman Supply Co. 310-522-9698...............................25 Watson Land Company 310-952-6400.............................24 Wells Fargo Bank 310-518-8520......................................20 WesPac Energy Group 949-222-1014 ..............................21 West Coast Inn 310-518-4324 .........................................22 Williams Clarke Company 310-834-6458.........................22 Wilmington Boat Owners Association 951-312-2766........23 Wilmington/ Carson Youth Football and Cheer 424-224-1029 .............................................24 Wilmington Community Clinic 310-549-5760...................22 Wilmington Coordinating Council 310-834-4895 ..............23 Wilmington Historical Society 310-518-2938 ...................26 Wilmington Iron Works 310-518-3213 .............................22 Wilmington Marine Services 310-834-1186 .....................20 Wilmington Middle School 310-518-1120 ........................21 Wilmington Neighborhood Council 310-522-2013 ............21 Wilmington Recyclers 310-852-9975 ...............................24 Wilmington Youth Sailing Center.......................................21 WWL Vehicle Services Americas, Inc. 310-847-4431........26

Pacific Unicomm Corp. ....................................................................................................................15

Port of Los Angeles..........................................................www.portoflosangeles.org ......Ins. Front Cover Port of Los Angeles High School ..................................................www.polahs.net ..............................2 Potential Industries, Inc. ..............................................www.potentialindustries.com ..............................1 Price Transfer Inc. ................................................................www.pricetransfer.com ............................17 Quality Refrigeration Co., Inc.......................................www.qualityrefrigeration.com ............................25 Rent a Plumber ....................................................................www.rentaplumber.biz ............................17 Richard Peters – Optometry ............................................................................................................23 SA Recycling..........................................................................www.sarecycling.com ..............................9 Seventh Street Garage, Inc...............................................................................................................26 Shamrock Seafoods ........................................................................................................................19 State Farm Insurance & Financial Services ............................www.frankleon.org ..............Back Cover Stevedores Physician’s Group............................................................................................................7 Supervisor Don Knabe ................................................................www.knabe.com........Ins. Back Cover Tax Solutions Plus ............................................................................................................................17 Tesoro Refining & Marketing......................................................www.tsocorp.com ............................14 Valero of Wilmington ....................................................................www.valero.com ............................12 Watson Land Company ............................................www.watsonlandcompany.com ..............................4 Wilmington Community Clinic ............................................................................................................7

Wilmington Recyclers ..............................................www.WilmingtonRecyclers.com ............................16

YMCA of Wilmington 310-522-2100 .................................24 Yusen Terminals, Inc. 310-5488-232................................26 YWCA/Harbor Area 310-547-0831....................................24

YMCA of Wilmington ........................................................................................................................23

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