Julian Jimenez was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project in Los Angeles, California. Julian Jimenez was born in Los Angeles on December 8, 1939, and grew up in the East Los Angeles area, specifically in Lincoln Heights. His parents migrated from Oklahoma during the Great Depression. Julian graduated from Cathedral High School in 1959 and initially worked various jobs, including shoe sales, before eventually joining the City of Los Angeles' Department of Recreation and Parks. The interview provides a detailed account of Jimenez's career trajectory, focusing on his work with the city's parks department, ultimately leading him to the harbor area. His familiarity with the harbor stemmed from his passion for fishing, which he often indulged in at Ports O'Call. His career took a significant turn when he was appointed as the landscape maintenance supervisor at Point Fermin. This position required him to live in the historic Point Fermin Lighthouse. Jimenez shares memories of living in the lighthouse, describing the structure’s architectural features, the challenges of maintaining the park, and his experiences during various storms that affected the area. He also reflects on the community’s involvement in preserving the lighthouse, the wildlife that inhabited the park, and the social dynamics surrounding local establishments like Walkers, a well-known biker hangout. The interview also touches on the history of the Point Fermin Lighthouse, including its decommissioning during World War II and the subsequent efforts to restore and preserve it as a historical site. Jimenez recounts his role in the restoration process and the eventual return of the lighthouse’s original Fresnel lens, which had been missing for decades.