Donna Littlejohn

San Pedro

Southern California News Group staff writer covering LA Harbor Area, the Los Angeles-Long Beach ports; [email protected]; 310-433-8757

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Rehabbed brown pelicans released at San Pedro’s White Point Beach

1 week ago | dailybreeze.com | Donna Littlejohn

Fifteen rehabilitated California brown pelicans were released into the wild at White Point Beach in San Pedro on Wednesday, May 28, following treatments for starvation and injuries. Since March, International Bird Rescue has admitted more than 250 brown pelicans to its San Pedro facility. The influx began at the Los Angeles Wildlife Center and soon extended to Northern California.
LA Fleet Week draws great weather, kudos for cutting down wait times

1 week ago | dailynews.com | Donna Littlejohn

Old Glory flies over LA Fleet Week in San Pedro on Saturday, May 24, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer) UPDATED: May 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM PDTMilitary themed event moves beyond 10-year milestone Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To log in, click here.
LA Fleet Week draws great weather, kudos for cutting down wait times

1 week ago | dailybreeze.com | Donna Littlejohn

With the 10th annual LA Fleet Week over, it’s time for all the planners and organizers to take stock — and start planning for next year. Among the take-aways was a new ship-tour system that organizers said Tuesday, May 27, cut down on lines and wait times. “We moved a lot of people,” said David Canfield, chief information officer for the Battleship Iowa, adding this year’s four-day LA Fleet Week saw between 15,000 to 16,000 tours of the four visiting ships.
Three More Years of Clean Truck Fees Approved at Port of LA

1 week ago | ttnews.com | Donna Littlejohn

Government Business Technology Fuel Logistics TCA May 27, 2025 1:13 PM, EDT Commissioners May Review Policy in Future Trucks at the Port of Los Angeles. (Richard Vogel/Associated Press) [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] The Port of Los Angeles will continue to collect a $10 clean truck fund fee for the next three years.
Photos: Memorial Day service brings Fleet Week to a close

1 week ago | dailybreeze.com | Donna Littlejohn

A Memorial Day ceremony on the USS Battleship Iowa brought a stirring conclusion to LA Fleet Week on Monday evening, May 26. The local celebration of the U.S. armed forces provided an apt setting for a tribute to those who gave their lives in defense of the nation. Chaplain Lt. Fredy Villamil delivers the invocation at a Memorial Day ceremony at L.A. Fleet Week on Monday, May 26, 2025, in San Pedro.
Memorial Day service brings Fleet Week to a close

1 week ago | pasadenastarnews.com | Donna Littlejohn

A Memorial Day ceremony on the USS Battleship Iowa brought a stirring conclusion to LA Fleet Week on Monday evening, May 26. The local celebration of the U.S. armed forces provided an apt setting for a tribute to those who gave their lives in defense of the nation.
Photos: Memorial Day service brings Fleet Week to a close

1 week ago | whittierdailynews.com | Donna Littlejohn

LA Fleet Week spent the past four days honoring the nation’s seafaring military branches — and on Monday, May 26, it also memorialized service members who died while in uniform. Fleet Week closed out its four-day run in San Pedro with a Memorial Day Observance on Monday evening, with the presentation of colors and a keynote speaker among the highlights of the ceremony, which occurred in front of the USS Battleship Iowa.
Esports teens turn up the heat for a Navy screen challenge at LA Fleet Week

1 week ago | dailybreeze.com | Donna Littlejohn

Think of it as soccer — but with cars rather than a ball. Welcome to the newest (and maybe the loudest) game that debuted under a tent at the 10th annual LA Fleet Week on Saturday, May 24. Day 2 of LA Fleet Week kicked off with booths and demonstrations doing brisk business along San Pedro’s waterfront as gates opened at 10 a.m. Ship tours also were ongoing and festivities will continue through Monday, May 26, with details at lafleetweek.com/.
Day 1 of LA Fleet Week welcomes hundreds to celebrate nation’s service members

2 weeks ago | dailynews.com | Christina Merino |Donna Littlejohn

Attendees of the annual LA Fleet Week tour the USS Carl M. Levin, an Arleigh Burke-class Aegis guided missile destroyer in San Pedro on Friday, May 23, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG) UPDATED: May 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM PDTThe 10th annual LA Fleet Week started early Friday, May 23, with hundreds visiting active duty ships, Battleship IOWA, and more throughout the day. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To log in, click here.
Day 1 of LA Fleet Week welcomes hundreds to celebrate nation’s service members

2 weeks ago | dailybreeze.com | Christina Merino |Donna Littlejohn

Hundreds of people made their way to San Pedro’s waterfront on Friday, May 23, to officially kick off LA Fleet Week, the largest Memorial Day weekend event in Southern California — which honors the nation’s seafaring military branches each year.