Eighty-five years ago, author Upton Sinclair led a free speech fight in San Pedro. Today, it’s remembered as the birth of the Southern California ACLU

ILLUSTRATION by JOE MCGARRY
It was out of the darkness that Upton Sinclair trudged up San Pedro’s Liberty Hill, a tiring climb past an assembly of cheering dockworkers and a squad of [...]

Pathway to Success: Councilman Dee Andrews hosts a job fair for the Sixth District. There’ll be opportunities for all ages, and as Councilman Andrews writes: “I can’t legislate a job, but I can help bring people together. If we find one person a job it will be a success.” 9am-Noon.
ST. MARY’S MEDICAL CENTER 1050 Linden [...]