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In this episode I am joined by Cindy Bradley owner of San Pedro City Ballet and Julianne Thompson owner of The Dance Factory.   We discuss the rapidly changing climate for small businesses and the need for continued adaptation.  Due to the pandemic more and more small businesses are closing every day, but Cindy and Julianne have found that the best way to move forward is together.  LINKS: San Pedro City Ballet Website: http://www.sanpedrocityballet.org/ The Dance Factory Website https://www.dance-factory.net/ Cindy Bradley's Previous Episode: Apple Podcast link https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hello-san-pedro/id1437670990?i=1000423897295 Anchor Link  https://anchor.fm/hellosanpedro/episodes/E8-Cindy-Bradley---The-Ballet-Teacher-Behind-Misty-Copeland-e2jb3h

It's been a minute since our last Pedro & Corona episode edition of the podcast. In this episode, Joshua Stecker and I catch up on recent Coronavirus changes and updates.  We emphasize how important it is that we maintain social distancing and wear our masks.  In our conversation we discuss what schools might look like when they reopen as well as imagine what the holidays might look like in the near future.  As mentioned in the episode, today is First Thursday and though there have been no art walks due to the pandemic, Josh will be featured on this week's virtual ArmChair,  put on by the San Pedro Waterfront Arts District. He. will discussing his career as writer and the most recent issue of San Pedro Today (August 2020 Issue) that pays tribute to 100th birthday of the late Charles Bukowski (links below).  Stay safe everyone!  Shop local, maintain social distancing practices and wear yo mask! LINKS:  Register for ArmChair virtual event August 6th, 2020:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/armchair-artwalk-tour-tickets-105300793508?fbclid=IwAR0AYoYY0Y8LIi-wtFMR3z8j-r-TUfoUSpRrI3tvtA8YBLIc2Z_yi4LxSo0 SPONSOR:  San Pedro Today https://sanpedrotoday.com/

Hi Friends!  I'm out of town this week but no worries, I promise you'll love my amazing co-hosts subbing in for me.    Amber Sheikh-Ginsberg, an LA based non-profit consultant who has years of experience working with and advocating for our homeless community, sits down with (virtually) Lee Williams, the Board of Directors Chairman for the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce.  In their conversation they give the community important updates about the new Bridge Home that has just opened here in San Pedro, how it will function, and the safety measures being taken to protect the new residents during this pandemic.  This has been long process, at times an uphill battle, that has often been met with some resistance among local residents. It's here now, ready to be of much needed service to our homeless community members.  Check out the links below for a video tour and where to donate resources.  Big thank you to Amber and Lee for this amazing podcast takeover! I couldn't have asked a better dynamic duo to fill in while I'm away.  LINKS:  Video Tour of new Bridge Home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvsDZ_vLYG0&fbclid=IwAR2vdPBWu21-hURfoVxx17XuTWQf-h69yCo8l0DvnZVl-zcx9Z7OqFnjec8 Feed & Be Fed - Harbor Neighborhood Relief Fund  https://www.feedandbefed.org/harbor-relief-fund Contact Info:   HarborNeighbor@gmail.com San Pedro Chamber of Commerce https://www.sanpedrochamber.com/ Shelter Needs list: http://Lovesanpedro.com/shelter-wish-list SPONSOR:  https://sanpedrotoday.com/

June flew by, we're now in July, what happened to PRIDE? That was my little Dr. Seuss moment but in all seriousness, did we really skip PRIDE? A year ago San Pedro held its very first PRIDE On the Port event right on Harbor Blvd, in front of our beloved Battleship USS IOWA. But this year, due to the pandemic and civil unrest, PRIDE across the nation has taken a back seat. Today on the show, now two-time guest, Ryan Blaney, Secretary of the Board of Directors for Bridge Cities Alliance, invites us to this year's virtual PRIDE On the Port event taking place on July 25th online from 6 - 9 p.m. LINKS: Get tickets to Pride On the Port - Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pride-on-the-port-of-los-angeles-tickets-110222959840 Bridge Cities Alliance Website: https://www.bridgecitiesla.com/ Ryan Blaney's previous episode on the podcast: https://anchor.fm/hellosanpedro/episodes/E25-Ryan-Blaney---SPs-Growing-Tech-Hub-w-Local-Technology-Lawyer-e3f2r5 Outro song: Mask. Gloves, Soap, Scrubs - Todrick Hall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WYA6dE8QPk SPONSOR: San Pedro Today https://sanpedrotoday.com/

Happy 4th of July weekend everyone!  Today on the show Joe of Joe's Vegan Shop is telling his story. Hear how he has overcome personal health problems by changing his water, his diet and lifestyle. His amazing health journey inspired him to share his food with others in hopes of helping others in their health journeys.  Now he is the most popular vegan food pop-up shop currently occupying the kitchen at The Sardine.  LINKS:   Joe's Vegan Shop - Website https://www.joesveganshop.com/ Joe's Vegan Shop - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joesveganshop/?hl=en The Sardine - Website http://www.sardinepedro.com/ 1101 S PACIFIC AVE, SAN PEDRO, CA 90731 SPONSOR:  San Pedro Today https://sanpedrotoday.com/

In today's episode of Hello San Pedro's "Pedro & Corona" edition of the podcast, Joshua Stecker joins me in discussing Phase 3 reopenings.  We catch up on life during the pandemic and how crazy of a year 2020 has been and we're not even half way through.   SPONSOR:  San Pedro Today  http://sanpedrotoday.com/

In this episode I bring on local leader, Chairman of the Board for the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce and repeat guest, Lee Williams. Together we discuss the events that spark a national and global wave of protests in support of Black Lives Matter (BLM) and how San Pedro responded.  Some key topics? Big Nick's apology, "All Lives Matter", White Privilege and this past weekend's Unity March put on by NAACP in partnership with Council. District. 15 and LAPD Harbor Division.  SPONSOR:  San Pedro Today http://sanpedrotoday.com/

Over the weekend, protests and riots broke out across the nation over the death of George Floyd.   In the intro I give some context to all that followed his death and address how it has impacted us locally. I've turned to spiritual leaders in the South Bay community for some guidance in the midst of this chaos, Pastors Josh & Bunmi Canales, senior Pastors of Mission Eben-Ezer Family Church. LINKS:  Mission Eben-Ezer Family Church  https://www.missionebenezer.org/podcast 415 W. Torrance Blvd  Carson CA 90745  (310) 329-9128 SPONSOR:  San Pedro Today  https://sanpedrotoday.com/

On today's episode Joshua Stecker and I check in with each other to see how we are doing.  Josh is still recovering from deadline week with the magazine but on the bright side the June issue of San Pedro Today is out and ready to be read! Our local economy is slowly opening up and we ask that everyone supports their local businesses. We also go over. the current case numbers for our community and while it seems like the number of coronavirus cases keeps growing, in actuality it's likely that we can expect that the most have recovered.  We get into sports, or lack thereof, family gatherings,  2020 graduates and even our high school reunions.  We give shout outs to local restaurants in the San Pedro Today May issue's "Take-Out and Delivery Guide" which can be found on the back page of the May issue.  SPONSOR:  San Pedro Today https://sanpedrotoday.com/

Hi everyone, on today's episode I invited local sports podcaster and journalist Chris Camello.   On the show,  he shares with us a little about his Pedro upbringing, what led him to start a sports podcast and he also helped shed some light on how this pandemic has affected global, national and local sports communities.  As I know nothing about sports, I contributed to this conversation by talking about my favorite sports movies.  We give a word of encouragement to high school and college athletes who are missing out on opportunities to hone their skills and show them off for the community. We are sorry and we are still rooting for you!  I hope you enjoy this episode with Chris Camello and be sure to check out the links below!  LINKS:  Follow Chris on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ccamello1/?hl=en Listen to Camello's Corner on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-end-of-a-dynasty/id1459350965?i=1000475119997 Listen to Camello's Corner on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/camelloscorner SPONSOR: San Pedro Today Magazine https://sanpedrotoday.com/

Hi friends!  In today's episode we talk about almost everything except for the Coronavirus! From the latest season of "Dead To Me", a Netflix show strongly connected to San Pedro, to the idea of Drive-In Movie Theaters coming back into our lives, and everything in between, such as the future of buffets.   We feel like everyone is just about over all the pandemic news, and that's how we feel too.  That being said, after the break Josh shares his experience of getting tested for Covid-19.  SPONSOR:   San Pedro Today https://sanpedrotoday.com/ Thank you to Tim Guzman of SpinQ Studios for use of their podcast studio. 

Hi friends and listeners, today on the show I have invited Sanam Lamborn, friend, local San Pedran and English Professor at Marymount California University, to talk about a fun new project she's started called "Eat in San Pedro". Right now it exists as a facebook group, Instagram and YouTube channel with the goal of supporting our San Pedro Restaurants.   Listen to how she was inspired to start this, how it works and why it's important, more now than ever, to support our local cafes and restaurants.  LINKS:   Eat in San Pedro Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/900836117032717/ Eat in San Pedro Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eatinsanpedro/?hl=en Eat in San Pedro Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP4BpHT8GOJqZ5JCGhVUZWA Order from Baramee Thai Restaurant https://www.barameethai.com/ SPONSOR: San Pedro Today Magazine https://sanpedrotoday.com/

Hello everyone! Sorry for dropping this episode a little later than usual. I got distracted with all the food talk!  On today's edition of "Pedro & Corona" Josh and I catch up about what we've done this week and what we aspire to do before things go back to normal. He later has a conversation with John Bagakis, our repeat guest about a fun project he's involved with called "Quarantine Kitchen", a project put on by Little Italy of Los. Angeles Association.  Please check out all the links show some love to our restaurants!  LINKS:  Little Italy of Los Angeles Association  https://www.facebook.com/LittleItalyofLA/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARD366FiOKJkbw2AgcDdiceuhN-WIC4caiVZT4QQ5ih14P7ayBE0MF7_yTQA1BB5g1IHT2W6Bi_aNoFm Quarantine Kitchen - Episode 1  https://www.facebook.com/LittleItalyofLA/photos/a.766013540468293/989742398095405/?type=3&theater Order from Big Nick's Pizza https://bignickspizza.com/ Order from La Siciliana https://eatlasiciliana.com/ Order from Sebastians https://www.sebastiansmc.com/ Order from San Pedro Brewing Company https://sanpedrobrewing.com/menu SPONSOR:  San Pedro Today  https://sanpedrotoday.com/

Please see *** UPDATE **** regarding cases in San Pedro. Hey everyone! Happy May 1st! This episode of Pedro & Corona Josh and I talk about how we've been filling our time during this pandemic and discuss the weird feeling of normalcy we are experiencing now that we are all well into the second month of the stay at home order.  We go over the local positive coronavirus case numbers for San Pedro which went up significantly since we recorded, which I cover in the intro.  We still have yet to determine if the Terminal Island Prison positive case numbers are overlapping with the San Pedro positive case numbers. We will clarify as soon as we know. *** UPDATE*** “The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed, in a Friday afternoon email, that 439 of the 527 confirmed San Pedro cases were reported from the Terminal Island prison.” - Daily Breeze clarified in an update published on Friday, May 1st at 5:30 pm. Please send in your voice memos to hellosppodcast@gmail.com so we can share it on the show.  Tell us:  1 - Your name 2 - How you're filling your time 3 - A silver lining you've experienced since the pandemic has begun  Hope to hear from you! SPONSOR:  San Pedro Today https://sanpedrotoday.com/

On today's episode, we talk about an incredibly relevant topic these days, especially during this Stay At Home order here in LA, which is domestic violence. The truth is it's only safer at home for some. In today's show Elizabeth Eastlund, Executive Director of Rainbow Services sheds some light on this issue and tells us about Rainbow services, a local organization working to help those who suffer from domestic violence.  I hope you learn a lot from our conversation and please be sure to check out the links below to support Rainbow Services.  PS - *LISTENERS* Don't forget to send in your voice memos so we can play it back on the show, instructions below:  Using your Voice Memo app or another recording app on your phone, please tell us:  1 - Your name 2 - How you are filling your time during this pandemic 3 - A silver lining you're experiencing during this time Send to hellosppodcast@gmail.com LINKS:  https://rainbowservicesdv.org/ Need help now? Call our 24-hour English-Spanish hotline at:  (310) 547-9343 Donate to Rainbow Services:  https://rainbowservicesdv.networkforgood.com/projects/55186-join-rainbow-in-ending-the-cycle-of-domestic-violence Contact Rainbow Services: 453 West 7th Street San Pedro, CA 90731  (310) 548-5450 SPONSOR:  San Pedro Today https://sanpedrotoday.com/

Today on the show Josh and I go over shows we're watching and podcasts we're listening to as well as the local coronavirus related updates.  Joining us on the show is now 5-time guest, Angela Romero, Founder of the San Pedro Heritage Museum and local historian.  She's been actively capturing how this pandemic has affected our community since things really escalated back in March. Her photo of empty grocery shelves landed the cover of San Pedro Today's April Issue because of its historical significance. We ask her what prompted her to take the initiative and get on the frontlines of capturing these historical events.  She also tells us what we can expect from the museum in the coming weeks. Please visit the museum's website for more info.  LINKS:  http://www.sanpedroheritage.org/ https://www.instagram.com/sanpedroheritagemuseum/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thatssopedro/?hl=en SPONSOR: http://sanpedrotoday.com/ To send in your stories, email: contact@sanpedrotoday.com

On today's show we get an update from one of our favorite guests about some of the most vulnerable during this pandemic, our homeless neighbors.  Amber Sheikh Ginsberg is an LA based non-profit consultant that has been heavily involved with making resources known to our local homeless community. From resourcing and dropping off tents to sitting with the Mayor to brainstorm solutions she is in the thick of it.  Please listen to this episode and consider donating to this cause. HARBOR NEIGHBORHOOD RELIEF FUND To provide immediate support and resources to the most vulnerable populations in the Harbor area. The Harbor Neighborhood Relief Fund is a centralized resource formed in order to respond to the immediate needs of the most vulnerable populations in the LA Harbor area — especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Donations will pass directly though Feed and Be Fed (FBF), a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit, and administered by the San Pedro (SP) Chamber of Commerce’s Quality of Life Committee (QoL). QoL will be made up of: Current QoL Committee members and San Pedro Faith Consortium members (including FBF representation). The SP Chamber and Faith Consortium will solicit contributions from their communities — people and entities that would like to address the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations in our communities. Funds would, for example support: Those unemployed and/or at risk of losing housing as a result of COVID-19 Homeless populations Residents living in temporary housing Seniors or medically vulnerable populations with limited access to basic necessities Contributions would be made directly to — and accounted for by — FBF, with the assistance of the SP Chamber.  No administrative costs/fees will come from the fund. One hundred percent of the fund will pass through to the community. Additionally, the Harbor Neighborhood Relief Fund will provide In-kind donations and pro-bono services to vulnerable populations and the community-based organization’s (CBO) that serve them. LINKS: https://www.feedandbefed.org/harbor-relief-fund Contact information: HarborNeighbor@gmail.com SPONSORS: San Pedro Today https://sanpedrotoday.com/

Hello, everyone. In this episode Josh and I talk about the jump in cases from our last episode which was originally 55 cases (over 20 case jump from last week) but the day after we recorded, that number jumped to a total of 70 cases! That means that there's been approximately a 40 case jump since our last Pedro& Corona episode.  This just means we all have to continue doing our part and stay at home. We also focus on the things we miss and look forward to during our time of isolation.  Josh suggests everyone take a break from the screens and listen to some music. I couldn't agree more.   Don't forget to send your Mask Selfie to contact@sanpedrotoday.com with 75 words or less describing how your life has changed during the pandemic. Have you been more creative? Have you started cooking more? Working out? Maybe taken up a new hobby? Send in your submissions for a chance to be featured on the cover of San Pedro Today Magazine.  SPONSOR:  San Pedro Today https://sanpedrotoday.com/ Send Mask Selfies to: contact@sanpedrotoday.com

Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well and staying safe at home!  Today's guest is Linda Grimes, the Co-founder and Managing  Director of the San Pedro Waterfront Arts District. First, she tells us how she's holding up during this time of Staying At Home. She tells us about the San Pedro Waterfront Arts District, how it came about and what the goals are for it's future. Currently, in response  to the pandemic they've started a "Pay It Forward" Initiative hoping to raise money for the organization but also support local small businesses.  LINKS: San Pedro Waterfront Arts District Website  http://sanpedrowaterfrontartsdistrict.com/ Pay It Forward Info  http://sanpedrowaterfrontartsdistrict.com/donate SPONSORS:  San Pedro Today https://sanpedrotoday.com/ To send in  your stories for the May issue email:  contact@sanpedrotoday.com 

Hey everyone! This is  the first episode of our new weekly sideshow dedicated to Coronavirus updates. In today’s show we give you an update on the number of cases in San Pedro as well as other surrounding communities. We also share our reaction to the Mayor asking everyone to wear a mask in public. Our first guest on the show is Shannon Ross, the creator of  the “Pedro Updates and Resources  - Covid 19” local facebook group which is dedicated to providing verified and accurate information related to resources for our community. She’s even put together a public spreadsheet with a list of restaurants open and whether they are doing take out, delivery, curbside pick up or all three. The spreadsheet also covers local grocery store hours, and other helpful resources. Shannon is currently putting together a tribute to local essential workers and asks the community’s help to send pictures of these workers. Links below. Also joining us in the show today is John Bagakis, Owner of Big Nick’s Pizza. He’s incredibly involved in the community and has really stepped up in these crazy times as a leader and beacon of hope. He tells us about how the Coronavirus and the Safer At Home order is affecting our local restaurant industry, and his business specifically. Big Nick’s is open for Take-Out and Delivery. Links and more info below. LINKS: “Pedro Updates and Resources - Covid-19” Facebook Group Send pictures of local essential workers to Shannon Ross for her tribute project via the facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/550043088964455/?ref=group_header Big Nick’s Pizza Available for Pick Up or Delivery 1110 N Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 732-5800 Menu -  https://bignickspizza.com/menu SPONSORS:  San Pedro Today https://sanpedrotoday.com/ Tell us how Coronavirus is impacting your life, send your stories to:  contact@sanpedrotoday.com For more info visit our Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/sanpedrotoday/ San Pedro Today Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sanpedrotoday/?hl=en