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NOVEMBER 2024
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ART DIRECTION
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ON THE COVER: James Brown and Jason Welke, partners in Port Town Brewing Company. (photo: John Mattera Photography)
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NOVEMBER 2024
Every Friday – SAN PEDRO FARMERS MARKET (396 W. 6th St., corner of 6th and Mesa), 10a-2p. –Pick up essential fruits and vegetables from certified, small family farms. Get a head start on weekend meals with so many delicious and fresh options. For more info, visit sanpedrochamber.com/san-pedro-farmers-market.
Every Tuesday, Friday, & First Thursday Evening –OPEN GARDEN at Feed and Be Fed (429 W. 6th St.), Tuesdays 10a-12p, Fridays 10a-1p, & First Thursday evenings. – San Pedro’s own urban farm opens its downtown garden space every Tuesday and Friday and on First Thursday evenings. Organic produce is for sale at the San Pedro Farmers Market (corner of 6th and Mesa) on Fridays 10a-2p. For more info, visit feedandbefed.org.
Every Friday – LAFD HARBOR MUSEUM at Old Fire Station 36 (639 S. Harbor Blvd.), 10a-3p. – The LA Fire Department Historical Society invites you to tour and experience San Pedro and Wilmington’s fire protection and rescue history with vintage fire apparatus and displays. Come to visit or to
volunteer. FREE admission. For more info, visit lafdmuseum.org/harbor.
7 (Thurs) – FIRST THURSDAY in Downtown San Pedro, 6p. – The popular First Thursday ArtWalk is back in the historic core of Downtown San Pedro. The redesigned First Thursday will feature guided ArtWalk tours, open galleries, outdoor dining, and live music on the corner of 6th and Mesa streets.
9 (Sat) – SAN PEDRO GARDEN CLUB YARD SALE (1923 Cumbre Dr.), 10a-1p. – Jumpstart your holiday shopping! Discover treasures in clothing, plants, jewelry, and other surprises. All proceeds to benefit our scholarship and various local programs.
9 (Sat) – MONTHLY GUIDED NATURE WALK at White Point Nature Preserve (1600 W. Paseo Del Mar), 9a. – Celebrate Veterans Day walking through restored coastal sage scrub habitat and stop at a former WWII gun emplacement to learn about the military history of the area. Don’t miss the Nature Education Center with activities for the whole family. Easy to moderate. Presented by the Palos
Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Sign up at pvplc.org/calendar.
10 (Sun) – MONTHLY GARDEN MAINTENANCE GATHERING at 25th Street Mosaic Mural (1322 W. 25th St.), 11a-2p. – Volunteers are needed to help maintain the garden space in front of the mural. Monthly volunteer gardening days are held on the second Sunday of each month, any time between 11a and 2p. For more info, contact lynndee.conley@yahoo.com.
15-24 (daily) – CHRISTMAS BAZAAR at The Norwegian Seaman’s Church (1035 S. Beacon St.), Monday thru Saturday 11a-4p and Sundays 12-4p. – Join us for this multi-day event, a cozy Scandinavian Christmas bazaar with beautiful crafts, Norwegian and Swedish Christmas decorations and food, traditional pastry, gifts, raffle, and much more!
20 & 23 (Wed & Sat) –PECK PARK CANYON HIKES at Peck Park (560 N. Western Ave.), 9a. –Exercise walks are led on the third Wednesday of each month at 9a and last 1 to 1½ hours. Nature walks are family-friendly and led on the fourth Saturday of each month
at 9a. All walks leave from the trailhead in the lower parking lot at Peck Park, just behind the Community Center.
21 (Thurs) – GHOSTS OF PANAMA BOOK SIGNING FUNDRAISER FOR DANA STUDENTS at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (3720 Stephen M. White Dr.), 5:30-7:45p. –Empower future leaders: Help send Dana Middle School students to the United Nations in NYC! Join us for a book signing fundraiser with authors Mark Harmon (NCIS, NCIS: Origins) and Leon Carroll, Jr., NCIS special agent (ret.) and Rotarian. General admission ($70) includes a pre-signed book and access to the panel discussion at 6:45p. A limited amount of VIP tickets ($125) will include a VIP meet and greet at 5:30p, refreshments, personalized books, and premium seating for the panel discussion. Presented by the Rotary Club of San Pedro. All proceeds will go to fund the student trip. For tickets and more info, visit eventbrite.com/e/ empower-future-leaders-send-dana-studentsto-the-united-nationstickets-1042559111367.
21 (Thurs) – ANNUAL INTERFAITH SERVICE
at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (1648 W. 9th St.), 7p. – Presented by the San Pedro Faith Consortium. All are welcome!
23 (Sat) – ILWU LONGSHORE BROTHERHOOD 4th ANNUAL TOY DRIVE at the Boys & Girls Club (100 W. 5th St.), 10a-4p. – Join us for this FREE event featuring a live music show, vendors, food trucks, and a classic car and motorcycle show. Guests are encouraged to bring a toy to donate. All donations will get a raffle for a TV.
24 (Sun) – JUNIOR MAKERS MARKET at CRAFTED at the Port of LA (112 E. 22nd St.), 11a4p. – Join junior artists, artisans, and makers showcasing their talents in a creative environment! Makers must be 17 or younger (12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Hosted by Homemade by the Hays. Sign up @homemadebythehays on Instagram at the link in bio. spt
Events deadline for Dec. 2024 is Friday, Nov. 15.
Email events@sanpedrotoday.com to place a listing. Find more events at sanpedrotoday.com.
EUGENE DAUB
Portraits, Medals and Monuments
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 6PM - 7:30 PM
Angels Gate Cultural Center
3601 S. Gaffey Street, San Pedro, Bldg. G
Join us for a discussion with renowned figurative sculptor Eugene Daub as he traces the path of his journey bringing sculpture and American history together in the LA Harbor and across the nation. With guest panelist artist Michael Davis. Moderated by Aldolfo Nodal.
In 2013, President Barack Obama unveiled the statue of Rosa Parks at the National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol.
Eugene Daub works on the clay model of Rosa Parks in his studio in San Pedro.
SP OTLIGHT
BY SPT STAFF
SAN PEDRO GEARS UP FOR 44TH ANNUAL SAN PEDRO SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAYS
PARADE
San Pedro’s most anticipated holiday tradition, the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce’s annual San Pedro Spirit of the Holidays Parade returns on Sunday, December 1, from 1 to 3 p.m. The two-hour extravaganza is expected to draw more than 12,000 spectators to the historic downtown district, continuing a cherished tradition that has become a cornerstone of the commu-
nity’s holiday celebrations. This year’s honorary grand marshal is City of LA Mayor
Karen Bass
“The parade represents everything that makes San Pedro special—our diversity, our community spirit, and our dedication to creating lasting memories for generations of families,” says John Bagakis, San Pedro Chamber of Commerce parade chair.
The spectacular lineup will feature the region’s finest high school marching bands, local youth sports
Annual Holiday Charity Event
Saturday, November 16, 2024 – 3:00pm - 6:30pm YWCA Harbor Area – 437 W. 9th St., San Pedro, CA 90731
Tickets:
• Wine – Beer Tasting
• Savory – Sweet Bites
• Entertainment
• Silent Auction
General $100: Member $80: Sponsorships $500 to $25,000 Proceeds go towards Programs - Workforce Development – Healthy Futures.
Tickets available at ywcawinetasting.org
More information at sbailey@ywcaharbor.org or 310 547-0831 xt2 ywcawinetasting.org - ywcaharbor.org
teams, scout troops, equestrian units, and student organizations showcasing vibrant young talent.
The parade route will start at 13th and Pacific Avenue, turn right on 6th Street, and end at Palos Verdes Street. Families can enjoy the festivities at three live commentary stages located at 13th and Pacific, 6th and Pacific, and the Crowne Plaza. Local restaurants will offer parade-day dining specials.
For those looking to support this beloved tradition, the San Pedro Cham-
ber Nonprofit Association, a 501(c)(3) organization, welcomes tax-deductible donations of any size.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses wanting to increase their community involvement and visibility during the holiday season. Donations can be made at spholidayparade.com.
For more information, contact the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce at (310) 832-7272. spt
San Pedro Spirit of the Holidays Parade.
(photo: John Mattera Photography)
CRIME & PUNISHMENT
Pair of 1970s murders with San Pedro ties subject of new streaming shows
BY STEVE MARCONI
Twomurders
involving San Pedro are the subject of three film productions, two on Netflix and one on Peacock.
One is The Serpent, a miniseries on Netflix from 2021 dramatizing the notorious 1970s serial killer with that nickname. The Serpent is also the subject of Peacock’s World’s Most Notorious Killers series, which first aired in September. The third program is a onehour documentary, part of the Homicide: Los Angeles series, titled “Murder at the Beach” that debuted in July.
The death of Wilmington resident Teresa Broudreaux, 20, was big news locally when her body was found on Malaga Cove Beach in Palos Verdes Estates on March 4, 1980. A pregnant newlywed, she had died from a blow to the head. A rape kit was not conducted, and with no leads, the murder sat in the cold case files for 33 years. It was not until 2013, when the case was reopened, that DNA testing finally led to the arrest of San Pedran Robert Allan Yniguez. The program details efforts to find and arrest Yniguez, which finally hap-
pened in 2017, along with the haunting ordeal of Ronnie Fematt, Broudreaux’s husband of five months, and Broudreaux’s four-year-old daughter. Yniguez eventually confessed to the murder in 2018, and in 2019, at age 67, was sentenced to 15 years to life.
San Pedrans are probably less familiar with the Serpent story only because his first victim, Teresa Ann Knowlton, had been living in Seattle before her death in Thailand. But Knowlton was born and raised in San Pedro and attended San Pedro High before moving north.
In October 1975, at age 21, she was in Thailand on her way to Kathmandu, Nepal, to study Tibetan Buddhism and become a nun. It was in Bangkok where she met Frenchman Charles Sobhraj, and on October 18, her body was found floating in the Gulf of Thailand.
Her death was initially determined to be an accidental drowning, but seven months later, forensic results determined the drowning was a murder.
Besides being featured in the miniseries, Knowlton is featured in two of Sobhraj’s biographies, Serpentine (1979) by Thomas Thompson and The Life and Crimes of Charles Sobhraj (1980; reissued as On the Trail of the
Serpent) by Richard Neville and Julie Clarke.
Sobhraj is believed to have killed at least 20 people in Afghanistan, India, Thailand, Turkey, Nepal, Iran, and Hong Kong, making friends of mostly young Western backpackers along the “hippie trail” in Asia before drugging, robbing, and murdering them.
Sentenced to life in prison in 2004 in Nepal, he was released in December 2022 because of poor health.
I’ve seen the miniseries and Homicide episode on Netflix, and both are riveting. As for the Peacock show, I personally have no interest in listening to a convicted killer tell his side of the story.
Knowlton is buried at Green Hills Memorial Park. Fematt has recently retired after a long career as a longshoreman.
AROUND THE HORN
A trio of San Pedro High Hall of Fame athletes made the news over the summer— or would have if we had a local newspaper.
Victoria (Brucker) Ruelas (1994) was feted in Williamsport, Pa., as the first female to play in the Little League World Series when San Pedro’s Eastview team competed there in 1989. She became a star for the Pirates in softball, soccer, and swim-
ming. Today, she is a teacher and swim coach at Kalani High in Honolulu.
Steve Taylor (2004) was named head baseball coach at his alma mater. Taylor was a standout in baseball and football at San Pedro High, entering the HOF with his volleyball-playing sister, Samantha, in 2019. He is currently a member of Northrop Grumman’s space flight production team.
Ashley Esparza (2004) will become the 10th Pirate inducted into the LAUSD Hall of Fame at the April 2025 ceremony in Granada Hills. Esparza, inaugurated into the SPHS Hall of Fame in 2015 after an illustrious softball career, joins alumni Willie Naulls, Louise Figlewicz-Quick, Cardte Hicks, Frank Endo, Tony Dobra, Garry Maddox, Ben Agajanian, Lillian Faralla, and Bruce Thomson. Esparza works for APM Terminals on Terminal Island.
By the way, tickets remain for this year’s SPHS Athletic HOF event on November 2 at the Dalmatian-American Club. Email sppirateboostersclub@gmail.com or call (310) 701-9357. spt
Steve Marconi can be reached at spmarconi@ yahoo.com.
The Serpent. (photo: Netflix)
EVERY JOB MATTERS
Employment at the port is an opportunity for a better quality of life
BY LEE WILLIAMS
Lookingout the window of my home office, I can see a couple of cruise ships along the waterfront, a containership making its way under the bridge to WBCT, and another offloading at Evergreen. Where some folks just see ships, I see economic activity, opportunities, and jobs that feed our community.
I have a constant reminder of what the Port of Los Angeles means to San Pedro. It is the number one job creator and a source of pride for local families who helped build the port into what it is today.
Last week, crane 7 came down at Evergreen. It was especially painful to see because it was a crane my father-in-law, Frank Gas-
perov, used to drive when he was a longshoreman for almost 45 years. He recently passed, and it was one of my daily connections with him as I looked out this window.
A friend salvaged the stick before this old crane was demolished. I’m looking at it now and thinking about all the drivers who used it. Even more, it’s a reminder of how many families have prospered because of the women and men of the ILWU.
Every job created at the Port of Los Angeles is an opportunity for a better quality of life. With the middle class gradually shrinking, it’s crucial to have livable wage jobs that can provide for individuals and families to strengthen our community. These important jobs provide for our local businesses and restaurants.
John Bagakis of Big Nick’s Pizza can donate to so many
local charities because of the business he gets delivering to Terminal Island and around town during lunch hour. The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor benefits from a fundraising lunch organized by the ILWU and PMA, and even more of our local charities, from Pedro Pet Pals to Maria’s Closet, benefit from the individual donations made by our longshore workers.
There is an increased level of community pride from folks who live, work, and play here. City of Los Angeles jobs are available on the port website (portoflosangeles.org/about/ employment) with opportunities for targeted local hire, paid internships, student worker programs, and career paths that present bright futures. Many of these are union jobs with great pay and benefits you can actually live on.
organizations, and participate in cleanups at Cabrillo Beach. They care about what happens in San Pedro. Many bring a trash bag to keep UTRs clean for their brothers and sisters, some join Paddle Out Plastic on Saturday mornings cleaning within the breakwater, and many sweep in front of their homes to keep trash from going down storm drains. That’s local pride. Phillips 66 recently announced the closure of their refinery at the end of 2025. This is going to hurt our community immensely when it comes to jobs. There are about 600 union and 300 contractor jobs that will be impacted.
Why am I so focused on jobs? Because as a harbor commissioner for the Port of Los Angeles, I am keenly aware of the economic benefit these jobs provide for our community. Port workers spend their money locally; equally important is the time they donate to the organizations that improve our community.
Many volunteer as coaches at our schools, support our arts, theatre, and dance
We all celebrate the environmental gains we’ll see in transitioning this property to a much cleaner operation, but it will take time to figure out a future use and a decade to make it happen. My heart goes out to those affected, and I remain committed to the various training efforts at the port in the clean energy sector and elsewhere. Every local job is one worth fighting for. spt
Lee Williams leads The Lee Williams Real Estate Group at REAL Broker and is a LA harbor commissioner. He can be reached at lee@ lamove.com.
The operating stick from Evergreen’s crane 7. (photo: Lee Williams)
YOUR TURN TO HELP
BY AMBER SHEIKH
Oneof the many reasons our San Pedro community has effectively supported solutions to end homelessness in our region is 1.) our ability to work together, 2.) learn from what we’ve done, and 3.) improve our efforts moving forward. This sentiment underlies Measure A, which is on your ballot for this election.
Many of you frequently ask me what you can do to help. This month, I’ve made it easy.
As many of you know, in 2017, voters passed Measure H to help address LA County’s homelessness crisis. Also known as the “Los Angeles County Plan to Prevent and Combat Homelessness,” this measure created a quarter-cent sales tax to fund homelessness services and short-term housing.
People ask me all the time why this money hasn’t
solved homelessness. Well, our current homelessness crisis wasn’t made in a decade—and it won’t be solved in one either. But the fact is that we’ve housed and served more individuals experiencing homelessness than ever before because of this funding. We are making an enormous dent in the crisis every single day.
For instance, Measure H has supported our region’s ability to bring more than 120,000 people off the streets, permanently house 42,000 of them, and really dig into the things that do and don’t work in our region. And yet, this funding doesn’t address the root causes of homelessness or prevent people from falling into homelessness. For every 100 people we house in LA today, 125 become homeless.
That being said, Measure H was written with our knowledge at the time, so while we’ve saved many lives, we’ve also learned some valuable lessons.
We know we need more resources to prevent our community’s families from becoming homeless. We know we need to dedicate more funding to the growing homeless populations: seniors and families with young children. We need more robust mental health care. We know that once folks are housed, they need more support than we have been offering to keep them housed. Bottom line: We have a better idea of where to allocate public funding.
of), and ensures we don’t do what we know doesn’t work.
Measure A would replace Measure H’s quarter-cent tax and replace it with a halfcent sales tax, so yes, we’d pay a little more for what we buy. However, Measure A answers most of the challenges our homeless service sector has faced over the last decade.
In short, Measure A helps us do even more of what we know works, fills in gaps that we didn’t know existed (or didn’t realize the extent
And more so, if we don’t pass it, estimates are that homelessness could rise by 28 percent across LA County, and 57,400 individuals would lose the housing and services that keep them safe today. Homelessness might seem intractable, but here in San Pedro, we know better than anyone that we can make a meaningful dent in the problem if we pull together as a community. Measure A is a bold new approach to the crisis our region has aimed to solve. We’ve been working magic as a region with limited resources. What could we accomplish with more? spt
Amber Sheikh is a San Pedro resident, mother of two, community advocate, and owner of Sheikh/Impact, a nonprofit consulting firm.
Make sure to vote by November 5. (photo: Glenn Gritzner)
ON THIS VETERANS DAY
The author recalls his time serving homeless, addicted, and incarcerated Veterans
BY MATT DAVISON
SPECIAL TO SAN PEDRO TODAY
Ididn’t always serve our homeless, addicted, and incarcerated Veterans.
After active duty in the U.S. Air Force, I struggled with my own addiction, became a professional actor, and spent time in advertising. It was fun and paid well, but at the end of the day, it didn’t mean anything. My soul was running on empty. I thought about my fellow Vets, men and women. How could I serve those who suffered after serving their nation? The only way to know would be to jump in and try to make a difference. Ease the suffering. End the pain. I joined a San Pedro nonprofit agency as a lead coordinator serving homeless, addicted, and incarcerated Veterans. My first day on the job began with a desperate-looking man who
struggled up the stairs and into my office.
He was homeless, hooked on crack cocaine, and was alienated from his family. He told me he didn’t care if he lived or died. I rushed him to the VA Medical Center in Long Beach, got him enrolled, and set him up with a peer support specialist to address the addiction.
Meanwhile, I found him transitional housing and got him into a computer class where he created his résumé. With the addiction under control and a safe place to live, he found work in a South Bay hospital relatively quickly. The next thing you know, he was driving his own car and even had a credit card. Most of all, he was reunited with his family.
He still calls me his guardian angel. I just smile and quietly thank “He who makes miracles.” The last I heard from my friend was a phone call inviting me to his
college graduation. He had come full circle and chose life.
But what about women Veterans? Who speaks for them? I was asked from time to time to meet with homeless women Veterans and offer whatever assistance I could.
One of the women housed in this nonprofit home for women Vets was dealing with a wall of depression and was removed from the others. I noticed her sadness and asked if I could do anything to brighten her spirits.
She asked me if I knew what MST stood for. “Military sexual trauma,” I answered. It turned out that she served as an Army nurse in Germany when she was kidnapped and assaulted time and again. Her tormentor was arrested for murdering a fellow Veteran, and she was released from service.
Her civilian days turned into a haze of alcohol and drugs. Her depression got so bad that she considered suicide by cop. She had a pistol but no bullets. It didn’t matter. After setting it up, the cop came by, laughed at the lady with the pistol,
took the gun, and left. She couldn’t even do that right. I told her that she needed to rid her mind of the demons within. I recommended she write her story as a release. She followed my suggestion and found that it not only helped but made her want to develop a career as a writer. That realization and a first-rate VA psychiatrist have put this lady Vet in a good place.
There are so many ways to help those who served and sacrificed. Just ask your local VA or Veteran Service Organization.
A prisoner in Elmore prison in Alabama sent me a beautifully painted football depicting an American Veteran inside a North Vietnam tiger cage. On the stand was my name and “thank you.” I give thanks for this gift every day, especially on Veterans Day. spt
Matt Davison is a Harbor Terrace Retirement Community resident and a proud Veteran who continues to enjoy his time with other Veterans.
A homeless Veteran. (photo: courtesy National Alliance to End Homelessness)
ANOTHER CLASSIC BATTLE
San Pedro High football holds on to a 34-33 overtime triumph over Banning in Harbor Classic BY
JAMAAL K. STREET
InSan Pedro and Wilmington, we call it the Battle of the Harbor. But to everyone at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Friday, October 18, 2024, it was called the Harbor Classic. On this night, San Pedro High School and Banning High provided both—a battle and a classic. It all came down to the final play.
Once Banning scored their overtime touchdown, everyone in the vicinity knew the Pilots would not settle for the casual kick between the uprights. It was “no guts, no glory” time.
However, San Pedro called for a blitz package on the two-point conversion to stall Banning’s standout senior Steven Perez’s designed quarterback draw.
San Pedro held and celebrated a 34-33 triumph that earned the Pirates their first Marine League victory of 2024 and all but guarantees a berth in the CIF-Los Angeles City Section Open Division playoffs.
It was San Pedro’s sixth time playing in the home of the USC Trojans, improving their Coliseum lifetime
record to 4-1-1.
San Pedro (6-3 overall, 1-2 league) started the extra session on offense. On a fourthand-four situation from the Banning six-yard line, senior quarterback Marcus Jeronymo instinctively found junior wide receiver Elias Redlew for the go-ahead touchdown.
Sophomore kicker Dylan Moreno perfectly split the uprights for a 34-27 San Pedro edge, but as always in this rivalry, Banning (4-5, 0-3) quickly provided a rebuttal.
Junior QB/MLB Noah Tuvalu struck for a 10-yard touchdown pass to senior WR/DB Adrian Guzman. It brought the Pilots to within a single point, prompting the coaching staff to immediately put two fingers up, signifying they were going for the win.
It was a direct snap to Perez, but the Pirates’ defense, sparked by a surging senior RB/LB Pete Eneliko, junior linebacker K’Shawn Davis, senior linebacker Blake Spanjol, and senior defensive lineman Lorenzo Saluzzi, stood their ground for the game-winning stop.
Starting the game, both teams traded punts on their opening possessions, but San Pedro struck first with Eneliko’s 18-yard touchdown run for a 7-0 lead. Banning responded quickly with Perez’s 20-yard touchdown pass to Guzman to knot the score at 7 apiece.
Right as the first quarter ended, a high punt snap by San Pedro provided the Pilots a bonus red zone opportunity, which they cashed in with Perez’s 10-yard quarterback draw run for a 13-7 lead on the first play of the second quarter but missed the extra point.
San Pedro’s offense then countered with an 8-play, 80-yard drive, regaining the lead at 14-13 on Jeronymo’s nine-yard touchdown strike to Redlew.
Perez’s goal-line jump pass touchdown to sophomore RB/LB Kody Galloway created another lead change. Still, Eneliko’s twoyard touchdown run capping off a 14-play, 90-yard drive gave San Pedro a 21-20 lead at halftime.
Senior cornerback Abe Radisic’s interception to
start the third quarter led to a 27-yard field goal by Moreno, increasing San Pedro’s advantage to 24-20. On Banning’s next possession, senior OL/DL Krishna Moore made a pivotal stop on fourth down in San Pedro territory for a turnover on downs.
Moreno’s second field goal of 31 yards once again boosted the Pirates’ lead to 27-20, but with 6:41 showing on the fourth quarter clock, Tuvalu’s first of two touchdown strikes to Guzman evened things up again at 27.
San Pedro appeared to have retaken the lead on the ensuing kickoff with sophomore WR/DB Jaxon Brown’s 96-yard return, but offsetting penalties on both schools forced a do-over. Neither team threatened the other offensively for the remainder of regulation play.
San Pedro has won the last three meetings with Banning, and four out of the last five since the pandemic shutdown, now breaking ahead in the series at 44-413. spt
HARBOR CLASSIC 2024 (l to r): RB/LB Pete Eneliko (4) dives for a touchdown; SPHS Pirates pre-game intro; senior quarterback Marcus Jeronymo (3). (photos: John Mattera Photography)
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PORT TOWN BREWING COMPANY OPENS ITS DOORS
BY JOSHUA STECKER
James Brown only had one answer whenever someone asked when Port Town Brewing Company would open. The conversation usually went something like this:
“When are you opening?”
“The first.”
“The first of what?”
“The first chance we get.”
He said it so much that people would repeat the punchline with him.
While it always got a laugh, Brown wasn’t joking. Of course, he and his business partner, Jason Welke, not to mention a slew of local investors, wanted the new microbrewery to be open, but until this year, Brown didn’t have an answer.
Fortunately for all involved, Port Town Brewing Company finally opened its doors on Memorial Day weekend earlier this year, celebrating its grand open-
ing during LA Fleet Week.
“Thank God I don’t have to say that again. Right?” says Brown.
LIBERTY LIBATIONS
The idea of opening a second craft beer brewery in Downtown San Pedro to
complement the original San Pedro Brewing Company on 6th Street was born nine years ago in a conversation between Brown and Welke, who’s been the brewery’s full-time brewer since 2006.
“Jason’s won many awards
for brewing here,” says Brown. “He’s also married with three sons, and I started thinking about longevity for him. So, I asked him about having ownership in something else.”
While Welke enjoyed working at the Brew Co., the Wisconsin native wanted to do something more. When Brown presented him with an opportunity for ownership and the ability to scale up his current beer production, he was all in.
“I wanted to get my beers out to the community because things go so fast here that you can’t sell kegs to other places. The Brew Co. wasn’t big enough,” says Welke.
“We make great beer here, but we have such a small brewery, we can’t really sell it [wide],” adds Brown. “We saw an opportunity to put a nice, big brewery over there.” They both liked the old
James Brown and Jason Welke, principal owners of Port Town Brewing Company. (photo: John Mattera Photography)
Inside Port Town Brewing Company. (photo: John Mattera Photography)
Liberty Auditorium on 7th and Centre streets.
The historic 1918 building, purchased by Alan and Liz Johnson in the 1990s, was once a former dance hall and then an auto garage but had sat vacant for 20 years.
“I went to Alan and Liz and asked them about opening an event space and bigger brewery with a tasting room for this great corner location, and they liked the idea,” recalls Brown.
The partners knew this project would cost money, so they formed an investment group of longtime friends and Brew Co. regulars, and raised enough capital to make the new, bigger brewery a reality.
After zoning complications delayed the project for more than two years, the first public announcement of Port Town Brewing Company was made in September 2017, with an opening date scheduled for the
following year. That didn’t happen.
After the announcement, the build-out process became a back-and-forth with the City of LA, dealing with permits and approvals, which lasted nearly seven years.
“We went through fundraising, design, and a long build-out,” recalls Brown. “We took two years off during COVID because we couldn’t get our contractors to finish it. And we finally opened this year. It was a long, drawn-out process, but we’re happy to be open finally.”
NEW COMMUNITY HUB & EVENT SPACE
The partners hope Port Town Brewing Company can become a vibrant community hub.
The brewery features 10,500 square feet of space, which includes the new brewery tanks and equip-
22ND ST. LANDING SEAFOOD GRILL & BAR
ment on one side and a large bar and open drinking space on the other.
The rustic wood furniture and décor complement the historic hall’s original design, while three flatscreen TVs line the walls, giving everyone inside a great view of the game.
The brewery is now open seven days a week and regularly hosts ten craft beers on tap. Although they do not serve food, a different food vendor is set up outside nearly every night they’re open.
“When we don’t have food trucks, we encourage folks to bring in food from other Downtpwn San Pedro restaurants,” adds Brown.
Port Town is also San Pedro’s newest event venue. The space can host up to 180 people for private parties and special events.
“We have a lot of events booked for the fall and winter, and we know that is a
real key there,” says Brown. “This is a beautiful spot. We won’t make it with just the tasting room. We need events, too.”
This was a big year for Brown and his Brew Co. team. In addition to Port Town opening, the San Pedro Brewing Company celebrated its 25th anniversary in October with a large party full of friends, family, and past and present employees.
“One of the things I love about San Pedro are the people,” says Brown. “We’re a small town that really looks out for each other. That party was such a great celebration and a reminder of all the wonderful times we’ve shared on 6th Street the past 25 years.” spt
Port Town Brewing Company is located at 285 W. 7th Street in Downtown San Pedro. For more information, visit porttownbrewingcompany.com.
(Left) Brown and Welke with several of the local investors behind Port Town Brewing Company; (right) Welke pours a pint at the bar. (photos: John Mattera Photography)
FESTA ITALIANA A look at this year’s Little Italy event
BY SANAM LAMBORN
Did you go to the Festa Italiana last month?
I did, and I thought it was the best one yet. But first, allow me to set the scene before I explain why.
As someone who grew up in Italy and has lived in the United States for three decades, I often find myself navigating this imaginary line that separates those of us who are first-generation immigrants and multigenerational natives.
For example, Italy does not have beloved Italian-American staples such as chicken Alfredo, chicken parmesan, spaghetti with meatballs, and multi-meat stacked sandwiches. What we consider representative and/or nostalgic food-wise is slightly different.
An impressive number of vendors lined 6th Street between Centre and Beacon for the all-day event. This year, the representation of Italian food and entertainment stood out. There was a nice balance of San Pedro-based and out-of-town eateries who participated.
Local Italian-American-owned businesses like
Buono’s Pizzeria, San Pedro Fish Market, and Trani’s Dockside were there. Additionally, Ischia native and San Pedro resident Giovanni Di Iorio, owner of Ciao Bella Mobile Pizza, was slinging pizza for a long line of hungry customers.
Like Di Iorio, some of the out-of-town businesses allowed the chefs to showcase their native region of Italy’s cuisine. Chef Antonello Zito (Palmina by Puglia, Puglia Italian Restaurant) represented Puglia, Vincenzo Porcu (Carasau Ristorante) brought a taste of the island of Sardinia, Michelangelo Glionna (LA LA Lasagna) highlighted his hometown of Bologna, and food truck Call Me Supplì brought beloved Italian street food goodies from the capital city, and my hometown, Rome.
San Pedro Brewing Company provided wine and beer in the beer garden, while NIO Cocktails poured mixed drinks. The dessert options were sweet treats by Gelato and Angels and homemade Italian cookies by Cosi Dolci. Of course, an Italian event must have coffee; as such, Serratti Coffee and Lattes Inc. were on hand to help with caffeine needs. Tucked in between the
food booths were different Italian-themed merchants and organizations. One that stood out to me immediately was Impastiamo’s handson cooking class. Small groups of attendees huddled around a large table and were guided in making fresh pasta.
Musical performances were flowing most of the day. The high-energy sets by the band Maledeo Live Show, who flew in from Italy to join the event, kept the crowds entertained while they sang and danced along with the musicians. An unexpected surprise was the midday flyover by the Tiger Squadron, who circled San Pedro several times.
Overall, the Little Italy of Los Angeles Association (LILAA) organized a fantastic
event that felt representative of not only native Italian Americans, but also those of us who are first-generation immigrants. Additionally, it was a fantastic representation for non-Italian attendees to experience our culture and flavors. There was something for everyone to walk away feeling that they attended a fun cultural event in San Pedro. I look forward to LILAA organizing more events like this in our town that are enriching and delicious. spt
Sanam Lamborn created the Eat in San Pedro Facebook group and Instagram in April 2020 to entice people to patronize San Pedro’s eateries.
Eats and treats from this year’s Festa Italiana. (photos: Sanam Lamborn)
EVERYTHING CROATIA SINCE 1974
Adriatic Travel and Tours celebrates its 50th anniversary
BY JOSHUA STECKER
For the past five decades, Niko and Luci Hazdovac have been helping travelers plan their dream vacations to Croatia.
“If you can make it 50 years in the travel business, you are doing something right,” says Niko.
Since opening Adriatic Travel and Tours in 1974, the Hazdovacs know all too well how to navigate the ever-evolving travel industry.
The couple has weathered it all through the years. From the rise of the Internet, the war in Croatia in the 1990s, and the aftermath of September 11, 2001, not to mention the recent global pandemic, the travel industry has always been affected by forces beyond its control.
“A lot of ups and downs, but we stuck together,” adds Luci.
Although both are from the Dubrovnik area of Croatia, Niko and Luci met in Northern California in the early 1970s. Niko had just finished six years with the
Merchant Marines and wanted to start his next chapter.
Struggling to find a career path, a Croatian friend in New York had a travel agency and offered him an opportunity to join him and learn the ropes. After a year, the agency decided to open an office in Downtown Los Angeles, which didn’t work out as planned.
“Many people said, ‘Why don’t you come to San Pedro? There are a ton of Croatians! The older guys don’t even go on the freeway. They are not going to come to Wilshire Boulevard to see you. You must see them.’ And that’s when we decided to come to San Pedro in 1975.”
And, as they say, the rest is history.
Now known worldwide as the “Croatian specialists” (they even own the 1-800-CROATIA phone number), customers from all over the country seek them out when planning a trip to the Adriatic Coast.
“We decided we were going to take a niche and be the Croatian specialists,” says Niko. “That ended up being kind of our outlet to survival.”
Croatia has become a popular vacation spot in recent years. Being a coastal country with beautiful water and weather like Southern California, it’s no surprise so many vacationers are discovering what many Croatian San Pedrans already knew.
“When people start exploring Croatia, and most Americans are summer travelers, they want to be where there’s beautiful water. They want to be on a coastline somewhere. And Croatia checks a lot of those boxes,” says Niko.
With 50 years behind them, the Hazdovacs can’t help but feel grateful for the support the San Pedro community has shown to their family-run business.
“We’re very grateful to our community,” says Niko. “They show loyalty and support, and we can’t thank them enough.”
He adds, “Thanks to our son, Peter, the agency is doing better than ever and the future as a niche travel specialist looks promising.” spt
Adriatic Travel is located at 777 W. 9th Street. For more info, call (310) 548-1446 or visit adriatictours.com.
(Top) Luci and Niko Hazdovac, owners of Adriatic Travel and Tours, on a recent trip to Croatia; (right) the couple in the 1970s. (photos: Hazdovac family)
FIRST THURSDAY
ARTWALK TURNS 27
Recalling how it started by those who were there
BY LINDA GRIMES
OnNovember 7, San Pedro will celebrate the 27th anniversary of the First Thursday ArtWalk.
In the U.S., the history of the First Thursday ArtWalk evolved organically across different cities, often starting as grassroots events where galleries and artists opened their doors to engage with the public. These events have grown into prominent cultural happenings, blending art, community, and commerce.
Our First Thursday ArtWalk began in 1997. It was initiated by a group of artists, restaurateurs, and urban planners with the goal of revitalizing Downtown San Pedro by attracting locals and visitors to the area through arts and culture events. The ArtWalk centers around Pacific Avenue and stretches between Harbor Boulevard and 9th Street.
The event has grown over the years, evolving from a gallery-centric affair into a vibrant community gathering, including live music, food trucks, and other cultural activities.
San Pedro, with our scenic waterfront setting and relatively relaxed atmosphere, has become a hub for both established and emerging artists. Our ArtWalk continues to function and evolve
as a platform for artists to display their work while fostering connections with the local community and visitors.
Present at the birth of San Pedro’s First Thursday ArtWalk were local artivists—Liz Schindler Johnson, Andrew Silber, Robin Hincliffe, Marylyn Ginsburg Kaus, David Meffert, John Fentis, Liz and Jerry Fagan (Lad ‘n Lassie), Warren Gunter, and Alan Johnson, to name a few. I asked some of them to recount this history:
What was your role in the initiation of this event?
Alan Johnson: It grew out of an effort of the first BID, the Merchant BID. I was president and wanted to engage our downtown arts community to celebrate downtown artists and the fact we were a naturally occurring, decades-old arts district. I convened a group of artists, property owners, and merchants. We talked about a lot of possibilities, like public art, murals, etc., and settled on a monthly art walk.
Andrew Silber: By the time the first gathering of more interested parties occurred, there were about eight or ten people involved. The meeting took place in The Whale & Ale at the two tables with bench seats in the window.
Liz Schindler Johnson: I joined the formation committee and at my first meet-
ing, they were talking about the poster and branding. I got involved and helped select the poster by David Meffert who had an advertising and graphic design business in town at the time. In the early days, I also assisted with getting the area cleaned up, trash cans emptied, etc., so our arts district would look presentable.
Why was this important for San Pedro?
Silber: There was concern of the image of Downtown San Pedro being dangerous in the evenings for families or couples to go strolling, shopping, or dining. Alan suggested that a successful evening art event taking place each month would soon dispel these fears and change San Pedro’s anachronistic Beacon-Street-atits-worst image. I suggested First Thursday, as more seats/tables are available for filling in all our eateries than on any given Friday night.
Schindler Johnson: It was important because, although people in the arts community knew San Pedro was home to many artists, the ArtWalk had the effect of making it known throughout [the] Greater Los Angeles area. This has brought more positive attention and support for San Pedro’s artists over the years.
How do you feel about the ArtWalk now?
Johnson: It has evolved as
things need to do to survive. The addition of the food trucks really kickstarted attendance, and turned it into a community-wide event, rather than folks simply interested in art. But the two can coexist.
Fast-forward to the current day, and our First Thursday ArtWalk is now supported and promoted by the artists, galleries, arts organizations, the San Pedro PBID, and the Waterfront Arts District. It’s a delicate balance between letting it be an organic self-creating entity each month and keeping the event going.
Tocelebrate the 27th anniversary, the Waterfront Arts District will be transforming the historic Arcade Building (479 W. 6th St.) into an art and artisan’s marketplace. A donor reception will take place at 5:30-6:30 p.m. with food and wine, and then it’s open to the public 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Please consider joining us and get a jump on your holiday shopping, and remember, art is a great gift.
To donate and join the celebration, use the QR code in our ad on page 6. spt
Linda Grimes is the executive director of the San Pedro Waterfront Arts District and can be reached at 55lindagrimes@gmail.com.
San Pedro’s First Thursday ArtWalk. (photo: Michael Justice)
LEARN TO LOVE YOUR PAIN
Giving thanks for the challenges that shape us
BY SOPHIE SCHOENFELD, MFT
Manyestab-
lished holiday traditions have come under scrutiny in the era of inclusion and reparations, Thanksgiving being one of them. The idea of pilgrims and Native Americans sharing a meal and giving thanks for the abundance of food and safe arrival was certainly not where the story ended.
Colonization, disease, and genocide—which paved the way for the America we live in now—are still in many ways in the process of healing and defining itself in the face of its turbulent past. And yet, come the end of November, supermarkets will run out of turkeys, and happy children will slather their plates with mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce. We will not talk about the injustices committed. Instead, we will perhaps say a prayer and express gratitude for our loved ones, the roof over our heads, and the beautiful meal we will share with one another.
But should gratitude
always be given for the blessings? Aren’t the curses of history and challenges in our lives responsible for shaping the development of our future more so than the blessings for which we are grateful?
Perhaps this Thanksgiving, we can contemplate the importance of training our minds to be grateful for things that have been hard and painful.
We attempt to avoid uncomfortable truths at all costs, without which we learn nothing. The human mind at rest seeks a reductive, simplified reality for the simple fact that it is easier to navigate.
For example, all cats have four legs. Thomas is a cat; therefore, Thomas has four legs. This distilled and logical proposition allows for a very settling sense of clarity in which we find comfort. Yet, in this comfortable simplicity, something terrible happens. We end up missing all cats that have lost legs; we no longer perceive limping cats because they cease to be cats. And if they cease to be cats and we have not identified them, they no lon-
ger belong to our conscious experience.
In the words of the great German philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, “That which cannot be expressed, cannot be experienced.” And this is how the genocide of the Native people was erased from the experience of white Americans for generations, as they celebrated Thanksgiving in their blissful yet delusional state of gratitude. To feel blessed and grateful is a pure state of being. It is, in essence, an all-good state of being. The human condition, however, is a murky business.
Our world, our history, and our internal experience are in a constant state of change and, therefore, ambivalence. We have conflicting feelings—things are exciting and terrifying at the same time, we love and dislike each other frequently, and we need our loved ones and yet want to be separate.
In the soup of this confusing mixture of emotion, thought, and sensation, we commit terrifying, tremendous, heroic, and monstrous acts.
The discipline to always
hold such a complex experience in one’s mind requires dedication and practice. It is, however, arguably the most important practice for the growth of our humanity. Without recognizing these dichotomies, we exist in a delusional state of black and white. While missing all gradients of gray in the middle, we become blind to the suffering of others. We stop relating to one another and seeing reflections of ourselves in others, thus losing connectivity to the greater whole.
This Thanksgiving, I invite you to practice giving thanks for all the pain and struggle within and around us. This suffering illuminates the path toward betterment, forces us to see things as they are, and allows us to discover the edges of our human potential.
Discomfort is the greatest catalyst for change. spt
Sophie Schoenfeld, MFT is a local marriage and family therapist. For more info, visit sophiemft.com.
“The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth,” from 1914, by Jennie Augusta Brownscombe.
WHY STUDENT ATHLETES NEED STRENGTH TRAINING
Reasons include injury prevention, better performance, and a speedy recovery
BY DR. JA’NAE BROWN, PT, DPT SPECIAL TO SAN PEDRO TODAY
Inphysical therapy, injuries are a common occurrence. Athletes— whether on the field, in matches, or during practice—are continually at risk. While getting injured is an inevitable part of sports at any level, the crucial question remains: Why do athletes get injured?
Here are a few key reasons:
1. Bad accidents – Some injuries occur due to unavoidable collisions or accidents. Athletes might collide with each other with such force that injury is inevitable.
2. Undertraining – Athletes who jump back into high-intensity training too quickly risk injuring their unprepared bodies.
3. Overtraining – The body can only handle so much repetition of certain activities. For instance, rules like pitch limits in baseball help prevent overuse injuries.
Despite these inevitable risks, there is one critical strategy to reduce the likelihood of injury: strength training.
BENEFITS OF STRENGTH TRAINING
Strength training makes athletes less prone to injuries. A strong body is more resilient and can withstand forces that might otherwise cause harm. For example, a strong soccer player is less likely to tear an ACL from a blow to the knee if they can control their hips and knees. Similarly, a strong dancer is less likely to sprain an ankle upon landing poorly, and a strong runner is less likely to suffer from overuse injuries like plantar fasciitis or calf strains.
I recommend that every athlete engage in strength training two to three times a week during the off-season and one to two times a week in-season. Maintaining strength throughout the season is essential for longterm athletic health.
Why Strength Training is Crucial for In-Season Athletes:
1. Injury Prevention – a.)
Strength training develops balanced muscle groups and strengthens tendons and ligaments, reducing the risk of injuries, b.) Enhanced conditioning: well-conditioned muscles can better
handle the physical stresses of competition, preventing strains and sprains.
2. Performance Enhancement – a.) Strength training improves muscle power and explosiveness, which are vital for sports performance; b.) Building muscular endurance helps athletes maintain high performance levels throughout the season.
3. Recovery and Maintenance – a.) Regular strength training improves overall conditioning, allowing quicker recovery from intense training and games; b.) In-season strength training helps maintain muscle mass and strength, which might otherwise decrease due to high volumes of sport-specific activities.
4. Skill Development – a.)
A stronger, more stable body can enhance athletic technique and skill execution; b.) Strength training enhances neuromuscular control, leading to better coordination and movement efficiency.
5. Mental Toughness – a.)
Achieving strength training goals boosts an athlete’s confidence and mental resilience; b.) The structured nature of strength training fosters focus, discipline, and a strong work ethic.
OVERCOMING OBSTACLES
The biggest obstacles to strength training often include a lack of knowledge and access to proper training programs. Beginning strength training from a young age is crucial to ensure a long, successful career with minimal injuries. With kids specializing in sports as early as 11 or 12, starting early is essential. Don’t wait for summer break to begin strength training—the time is now. If you’re unsure how to start or don’t have access to a program, seek recommendations. If you’re in the San Pedro area, I have designed a program specifically for our community. We train two times a week year-round. Check out our website, Facebook, or Instagram page @ physicaltherapysanpedro for more information.
Get strong, San Pedro athletes. You’ll thank me later. spt
Dr. Ja’nae Brown is the owner and founder of Physical Therapy San Pedro, bringing 19 years of expertise as a Doctor of Physical Therapy. For more info, visit physicaltherapysanpedro.com.
San Pedro High versus Banning, October 18, 2024. (photo: John Mattera Photography)
HH COASTAL ANNUAL
TOY DRIVE RETURNS
Supporting two great local charities
BY MIKE HARPER & PETER HAZDOVAC
In2018, we formed the Harper|Hazdovac Real Estate team, and it was that same year that we began supporting two prominent local charities during the holidays with our annual toy drive. It’s been seven years, and what a great experience it’s been to watch our community come together every year to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor and the LAPD Helping Badge Toy Drive.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the LA Harbor, formerly known as the Boys Club of San Pedro when it opened in 1937, has over 20 sites throughout the Harbor Area and boasts service to over 2,600 youths per day.
If you’re from San Pedro, you most likely have met, know of, or are friends with
Mike Lansing, who is in his 30th year as the organization’s chief executive officer. Lansing, who is retiring at the end of this year, has been a fixture in our community, working with local youth and youth programs for as long as our memory serves us.
Although we will miss Mike, we look forward to working with his successor, Pete Settelmayer, who is already making an impact in the Harbor Area.
LAPD Helping Badge Toy Drive, which has been going strong for 22 years, is another excellent local charity we have enjoyed supporting. Helping Badge is organized by the LAPD Harbor Division and serves approximately 450 youths in the San Pedro, Wilmington, and Harbor City areas. Officer Jim Biazevich, a San Pedro native very involved with LAPD Youth/ Community Relations, does a fantastic job of organizing
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and promoting this successful annual event.
For our part, we have tapped into our real estate database and social media influence to promote and support these two worthwhile charities for the past seven years. Through our efforts, we have come to truly appreciate the generous and giving community we live in. Having friends, family, and clients stop by to fill our office with over 300 toys annually is highly gratifying.
How can you get involved and contribute to these great charities? Beginning Monday, November 18, through Thursday, December 12, we will be collecting unwrapped toys and/or gift cards (for kids ages 3-12) at our office (779 W. 9th Street) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
We are also hosting a one-day drop-off event on Saturday, December 7, at the South Shores Elementary School parking lot from 9
a.m. to noon.
You may also donate to these charities directly by dropping off an unwrapped toy or gift card during business hours at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the LA Harbor (1200 S. Cabrillo Ave.) or the LAPD Harbor Community Police Station (2175 John S. Gibson Blvd.). The Boys & Girls Clubs and the LAPD Helping Badge will accept gifts through Friday, December 13.
We have always strived to support our local businesses and charities. If there is a local charity that you would like us to consider supporting in the future, please shoot us an email at info@ hhcoastal.com. Thank you for your support. spt
Mike Harper and Peter Hazdovac are co-owners of HH Coastal Real Estate, an independent local brokerage. For more info, visit hhcoastal.com.
Donate new, unwrapped toys and gift cards to the HH Coastal Real Estate office from November 18 to December 12. (photo: courtesy HH Coastal)
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