San Pedro: Quick Facts

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Nov. 14, 2026

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Update: Nov. 12 - 2.5 magnitude earthquake detected near San Pedro, CA • Nov. 13, 2026, 5:08 PM ET (The Sacramento Bee)

Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro closes for 16 months tonight at midnight • Nov. 7, 2026, 12:21 AM ET (CBS)

California style pizza chain with crunchy crust opening another Tarrant location • Oct. 22, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Court won't order AZ to study if San Pedro basin needs groundwater management • Oct. 20, 2026, 12:02 AM ET (Arizona Daily Star)

Vincent Thomas Bridge to close for 16 months, raising fears of traffic and pollution • Oct. 16, 2026, 6:00 AM ET (Los Angeles Times)

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