Cat Lovers Make Fundraiser out of Mysterious Cat Stencils
Two local residents and cat lovers have decided to turn the mysterious cat trail into a fundraiser to help real-life cats at the Harbor Animal Shelter.
Restaurants Mark 30th Anniversary by Donating to 30 Charities for 30 Days
For the next month, a pair of Southern California restaurants – The Newport Rib Company in Costa Mesa and Naples Rib Company in Long Beach – are celebrating their 30th anniversary by generously donating 20 percent of all dine-in and take-out checks to 30 local charities.
Halloween Trick-or-Treating Tips for Youngsters, Families
In order for everyone to have a safe and fun Halloween, children and their families are encouraged to follow these tips.
Where did San Pedro’s Halloween Pop-up Stores Go?
As the countdown to Halloween gets down to the final 24 hours, San Pedrans are scrambling to find last-minute costumes for their frightful festivities.
The Beacon Crime Blotter: Oct. 22-28, 2013
Crime: For the period of Oct. 21 through Oct. 27, the Harbor Division reported that arrests were made in the following categories: 10 for narcotics, 9 for driving under the influence, nine for miscellaneous unspecified violations, eight for petty theft, seven for moving traffic violations four for assault with a deadly weapon, four for drunkenness, four for assault, three for larceny, three for shoplifting, three for assault with a deadly weapon, three for receiving stolen property, two for forcible rape, two for grand theft auto and one for sex-related violation. San Pedro Blotter: Residential burglary on Oct. 23 at 2…
Landslide Committee Votes to Restore Broken Highway
Almost two years after a 600-foot stretch of Paseo del Mar slid into the ocean, severing a main artery for coastal San Pedro and one of the town’s most scenic routes, an advisory committee voted Tuesday in favor of a $28.8 million plan to rebuild the road and install a retaining wall.
Weekly News Roundup – Oct. 28, 2013
Al Gore Skypes with POLAHS Students Speaking via Skype, former Vice President Al Gore addressed Port of Los Angeles High School students assembled at the Warner Grand Theatre on Mon. Oct. 21. The Nobel laureate was greeted by a cheering audience of teens that he encouraged to be leaders in countering climate change. Gore also praised both the City of Los Angeles and the Port for efforts to curb carbon emissions. Attended by Congresswoman Janice Hahn and Councilman Joe Buscaino, the event took place one day before the start of the third annual 24 Hours of Reality broadcast, an initiative…
Hollywood Composers Conduct Spooky Soundtracks at Warner Grand
Movie music fans came from far and wide to the Warner Grand Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 19, for a one-of-a-kind concert of horror film music performed by the Golden State Pops Orchestra and conducted by some of Hollywood’s top composers.
The Beacon Crime Blotter: Oct. 15-21, 2013
Crime: For the period of Oct. 15 through Oct. 21, the Harbor Division reported that arrests were made in the following categories: 14 for vehicle theft, 13 for petty theft, 12 for narcotics, 10 for driving under the influence, seven miscellaneous unspecified violations, four for drunkenness, four for assault, three for larceny, three for moving traffic violations, three for shoplifting, three for assault with a deadly weapon, two for receiving stolen property, two for grand theft auto, one for homicide and one for sex-related violation. San Pedro Blotter: Theft from vehicle on Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. on the 600…
Weekly News Roundup – Oct. 21, 2013
Works Begins on Peck Park Skatepark Work is underway on the future skate park that will be constructed on the edge of Peck Park. While ground was officially broken on the site in February, a crew has recently begun work removing dirt for the $800,000, 7,600-square-foot skatepark that will feature a variety of surfaces for skaters of all levels of experience. The City has been working on plans for months with input from members of the San Pedro Skatepark Association, which runs the Channel Street Skatepark. When construction begins on the 110 freeway near Cannel Street, the 11-year-old skatepark will…
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