PORT BREAKS GROUND ON $152 MILLION WILMINGTON AVALON PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND PROMENADE GATEWAY PROJECT | |
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With shovels in hand, federal, state and City of Los Angeles officials joined Los Angeles Harbor Commissioners, Port of Los Angeles officials and community leaders to mark the start of construction on the $152 million Avalon Pedestrian Bridge and Promenade Gateway project in Wilmington.
The community-focused project will create unprecedented public access to the Wilmington Waterfront Promenade via a new signature 380-foot-long bridge, which will also connect to a new open space public recreation area -- the Avalon Promenade Gateway -- also being built as part of the project.
Photo renderings of the project are available here and a video here.
| | 'PORT OF LOS ANGELES HARBOR CUP' INVITATIONAL SAIL RACE RETURNS THIS WEEKEND: MARCH 6-8 | The Port of Los Angeles Harbor Cup - one of the preeminent intercollegiate sailing events in the nation - will return to Los Angeles waters March 6, 7 and 8, 2026. Ten teams from across North America will compete in this prestigious one-design keelboat regatta hosted by Los Angles Yacht Club (LAYC), the Port of Los Angeles (POLA), and California Polytechnic State University Maritime Academy (Cal Poly Maritime). | | PACIFIC HARBOR LINE'S OTIS CLIATT II HONORED WITH 'BLACK HISTORY MONTH TRAILBLAZER OF THE CENTURY' AWARD | Congresswoman Nanette Barragán honored Otis Cliatt II, president of Pacific Harbor Line (PHL), with the Black History Month Trailblazer of the Century Award in recognition of his leadership and commitment to a more sustainable San Pedro Bay region. The award was presented during the Congresswoman’s Annual Black History Month Commemoration, celebrating 100 years of Black History Month. | | LA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GATHER ON USS IOWA IN SAN PEDRO IN CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH | |
Highschool students across the Los Angeles area gathered aboard the USS IOWA to celebrate their 13th annual Black History Month, Gravely Celebration Experience, which honors the career of Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Admiral Gravely was the first African American to take command of a U.S. Navy combatant ship and be promoted through the ranks to vice admiral.
| | THE INTERNATIONAL BIRD RESCUE OF SAN PEDRO NAMES THE ELEGANT TERN THEIR 55TH ANNIVERSARY BIRD | |
As International Bird Rescue of San Pedro marks its 55th year of taking action for birds in a changing world, they proudly selected the Elegant Tern as their anniversary bird. This lesser-known seabird's pivotal story helped shape the future of the International Bird Rescue.
The Elegant Tern can be spotted along West Coast beaches, and can be mistaken for a small gull in flight at first glance, until a distinctive high-pitched call stands out and a black-capped, sleek silhouette glides by.
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PORT OF LA HOSTS
12TH ANNUAL LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL
WITH FLYING COLORS
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The Port of Los Angeles' 12th Annual Lunar New Year Festival was held on Saturday, February 21 at CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles, from 3 - 7 p.m., attracting over 1,600 festival-goers who helped welcome in the "Year of the Fire Horse".
After the performances, the first-ever Lunar New Year drone show wowed guests as three-dimensional images of Angel's Gate Lighthouse, a cargo ship, the Port of LA's logo, a running horse, and other Chinese zodiac animals came to life in the sky.
| | VINCENT THOMAS BRIDGE AND
SR 47 INTERCHANGE PROJECT
OVERVIEW AND UPDATES | |
GENE SEROKA JOINS PANEL DISCUSSION
ON THE VINCENT THOMAS BRIDGE
DURING TPM 2026 CONFERENCE
| On Tuesday, March 3, six panelists reviewed a 16-month redecking closure of the Vincent Thomas Bridge proposed by Caltrans, and discussed the multi-agency plan to minimize cargo disruption at the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex. Speakers included Bill Mongelluzzo, Senior Editor, Trans-Pacific, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global; Alan McCorkle, President and CEO, Yusen Terminals; Osama Megella, Assistant Division Chief-Program / Project Management and Principal Engineer, Caltrans District 7; Matt Schrap, Chief Commercial Officer, Forum Mobility; and Gene Seroka, Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles. A detailed review of schedules, detours, technology deployments, operational contingencies, and a parallel exploration of a privately financed replacement bridge were all addressed. While challenges are expected, forecasted delays will be measured in minutes, not days. | | |
WEST HARBOR PREPARES TO
WELCOME THE WORLD AS AN OFFICIAL
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™ FAN ZONE
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SECOND ANNUAL 'ARTS OPEN' EVENT
RETURNS TO SAN PEDRO APRIL 25-26
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Free Weekend of Open Art Studios, Live Performances
and Citywide Discovery
The San Pedro Arts & Cultural District invites the public to experience Arts Open San Pedro 2026, a free, two-day celebration of the city’s dynamic creative community, taking place on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26.
Spanning the waterfront, downtown corridors, and historic neighborhoods, Arts Open offers rare access to more than 100 working artists across San Pedro’s studios, galleries, and creative spaces. Visitors will explore live art-making, musical performances, and curated exhibitions that reflect the rich cultural fabric of this California Arts & Cultural District.
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CANCELED
Thurs., March 12, 2026
Regular meeting begins at 10 a.m.
BANNING'S LANDING COMM. CENTER 100 E. WATER STREET
WILMINGTON, CA 90744
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Thurs., March 19, 2026
Special meeting begins at 10 a.m.
BANNING'S LANDING COMM. CENTER 100 E. WATER STREET
WILMINGTON, CA 90744
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The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commission meetings are currently held at
Banning's Landing Community Center
100 E. Water Street, Wilmington, CA 90744
and until further notice.
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