Serenity Campus Project Updates
Summary of Issue:
South Shores is currently facing an unprecedented crossroads that will affect its future: the proposal to convert the former Little Sisters of the Poor campus into a 5+ acre Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center. The location is at 2100 S. Western Ave, San Pedro.
LSOP Project – Recent Update from Councilman McOsker
Recent Update from Councilman McOsker 5/29/2026 Recent Update from Councilman McOsker Read current statement from your Councilman regarding the future of the Little Sisters of the Poor property. Read the Letter
LSOP Project – ABC News Report
ABC News report on LSOP project – Click image to watch ABC News report on LSOP project – Click image to watch An addiction recovery center could soon take the place of a home for the elderly in San Pedro. The five acre property is located on Western Avenue. People…
LSOP Project – Update from Councilman McOsker
Update from Councilman McOsker 5/26/2026 Update from Councilman McOsker Read current statement from your Councilman regarding the future of the Little Sisters of the Poor property. Read the Letter
LSOP Project – BHCIP Letter – Muratsuchi
BHCIP Opposition Letter from Al Muratsuchi 4/23/2026 BHCIP Letter from Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi In an effort to prevent the Fred Brown Recovery Servics organization from moving forward with their plan to take over the Little Sisters of the Poor Campus in South Shores, the following letter was drafted by Assemblyman…
LSOP Project – Town Hall Meeting – Recording
Town Hall meeting recording of Little Sister of the Poor campus matter 4/27/2026 Recording of Town hall on proposed plan for LSOP Fred Brown Recovery Services seeks to transform the 6-acore property into a recovery center, drawing opposition from local officials and residents. On April 14, 2026 a Town Hall…
LSOP Project – SSCA Resolution on Opposition
Resolution on Opposition to Award Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 2 Unmet Needs Grant to
Fred Brown Recovery Services
LSOP Project – People to Contact
Looking for Next Steps? Here is a list of organizations you can contact. 4/24/2026 Councilman McOsker list of contacts regarding the Little Sisters of the Poor project Fred Brown Recovery Services seeks to transform the 6-acore property into a recovery center, drawing opposition from local officials and residents. On April…
Serenity Project – Town Hall Meeting draws hundreds
News Article on Little Sister of the Poor campus 4/15/2026 Town hall on Fred Brown proposal draws hundreds in San Pedro Fred Brown Recovery Services seeks to transform the 6-acore property into a recovery center, drawing opposition from local officials and residents. On April 14, 2026 a Town Hall meeting…
Serenity Project – BHCIP Opposition Letter
BHCIP Opposition Letter from Sen. Richardson 4/13/2026 BHCIP Opposition Letter from Sen. Richardson. In an effort to prevent the Fred Brown Recovery Servics organization from moving forward with their plan to take over the Serenity Campus in South Shores, the following letter was drafted by Senator Laura Richardson. Read the…
Serenity Project – Protest News Article
News Aricle on Little Sister of the Poor campus 4/12/2026 Local Protest Event draws large crowd Nonprofit Fred Brown Recovery Services seeks to transform the 6-acore property into a recovery center, drawing opposition from local officials and residents. Reaction to this development from the South Shores and San Pedro commmunity…
Serenity Project Updates – Some facts
Current Facts regarding the Serenity Campus Project April 9, 2026 County records state that 9 Gem Capital Group, LLC bought Serenity Village from Grace Meracdo on June 20, 2024. Arrangements for your residency there at Serenity Village at this time is under their supervision. In November 2025 Fred Brown Recovery…
Town Hall Announced – News Article – DB
News Aricle on Little Sister of the Poor campus 4/2/2026 Town hall on San Pedro recovery center proposal set for April 14th. The Fred Brown organization’s proposal, relying on grant funding, has generated debate in the community and does not currently have the support of Council member McOsker, who represents…
Little Sisters of the Poor – News Article
News Aricle on Little Sister of the Poor campus 3/17/2026 Former Little Sisters of the Poor campus in San Pedro eyed for $100M recovery facility. Nonprofit Fred Brown Recovery Services seeks to transform the 6-acore property into a recovery center, drawing opposition from local officials and residents. Link to BHCIP…
Little Sisters of the Poor – Senate Bill 1060
Community Alert: Update on Little Sisters of the Poor property 12/30/2025 SB-1060 is a California Senate bill that was recently introduced by Senator Vallardes. This bill proposes to ban the operation of any substance abuse rehab center within 1000 feet of a public or private school or daycare center. This…
Neighborhood Council Meeting – Proposed Sober living development
CSPNC March 2026 Meeting March 2026 The Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council (CSPNC) is having a meeting coming up on March 7th. On the agenda is the proposed sober living development at the property formally owned by Little Sisters of the Poor located on Western Ave. If you are interested…
Little Sisters of the Poor – New Owners
Community Alert: Update on Little Sisters of the Poor property 12/30/2025 Greetings, It has recently been brought to the attention of the SSCA that there are new owners in the property formally operated by Little Sisters of the Poor on Western Ave. Neighbors have raised some concerns about the new…