SPOTLIGHT

News & Notes | compiled by SPT Staff

HOMECOMING: AYSO RETURNS TO FIELD OF DREAMS

AYSO Region 6, which has been in San Pedro for nearly 50 years, is finally returning to Field of Dreams after a six-year absence. In 2017, a decision was made to remove the soccer organization from Field of Dreams after years of using the field, according to Nicole Padilla, AYSO Region 6 regional commissioner. Since then, the soccer organization has used San Pedro High School’s Olguin campus and Daniels Field. At its peak, Field of Dreams and AYSO Region 6 was the soccer home to over 2,000 families in San Pedro. Padilla and her husband, Adam Hernandez, took leadership roles in 2017 and, with the help of dedicated volunteers, have rebuilt the organization and installed a new board of directors. AYSO Region 6 teams will be formed in August, and the season starts Sept. 16. Registration is open for players ages 3-18. Register online at aysoregion6.org. spt

SAVE THE DATE: SAN PEDRO ON FILM AT THE WARNER GRAND SEPT 16

On Sept. 16, the San Pedro Heritage Museum and San Pedro Today will present an evening of fun-filled facts exploring San Pedro’s relationship with Hollywood in San Pedro on Film at the Warner Grand Theatre. While plans are still underway, the event will feature clips, discussions, and live interviews focused on San Pedro’s rich history with the entertainment industry. Popular, rare, and historical examples of San Pedro in movies, television shows, and commercials will be shown and discussed. The event, a fundraiser for the SPHM, is the first public event since the museum’s founder, Angela Romero, passed away in April 2022. The evening, scheduled on her birthday, will be in her honor. More info will be available in next month’s issue. spt

Dog Appreciation Day At Creative Pet Supply

The Dog Groomer and Fantasy Spa Mobile Grooming is celebrating Dog Appreciation Day on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 12-4 p.m., at Creative Pet Supply (305 N. Harbor Blvd.). Proceeds will benefit local animal rescues, Pedro Pet Pals, and Animals Rule. For a $20 donation, The Dog Groomer will wash, towel dry your pup, and also apply one application of flea control of your choice. “Our main goal is to inspire more people to buy their pet supplies from a local small business,” says Erica Garcia, co-owner of The Dog Groomer and Fantasy Spa Mobile Grooming. For more info, contact The Dog Groomer at (310) 832-7387. spt

ALMOST FINISHED: FINAL PHASE OF SAN PEDRO WATERFRONT PROMENADE BREAKS GROUND

On July 18, the Port of Los Angeles broke ground on the final phase of the San Pedro Waterfront Promenade. This second and final phase will connect the already finished Promenade to the north and stretch south to the southern end of the upcoming West Harbor complex, which will also see its first buildings go up this month. The cost for the second phase of the Promenade is estimated at $31.4 million, bringing the total cost to $85 million. The new phase is expected to finish in spring 2025, which is also West Harbor’s new opening target date. spt

Construction To Begin At Former San Pedro Courthouse Site

Construction is set to begin on the long-awaited redevelopment of the former San Pedro Courthouse site, which will soon be home to an eight-story, mixed-use apartment complex named Acqua Via. The development will feature 300 apartments (20% marked as “affordable), a ground floor public food hall named Union Hall, and 500 parking spots below ground. The outdoor space includes an area for live performances that can also be used for screening events and art exhibits. The complex is expected to be completed in 2025. spt