RBUSD prepares for tight budget
The Redondo Beach School District is gearing up for a worst-case scenario for next year’s budget, one that could result in a $3.77 million trigger cut if the state and the school district’s proposed tax initiatives do not pass during the November election. “Future years become more and more difficult as the states budget woes […]
Palos Verdes “Angel” Extends Her Wings
by Myrna Lynn H.E.L.P honorees are an inspiration Palos Verdes Estates resident Jacqueline Glass has been an inspiration to many on the Palos Verdes Peninsula and throughout the South Bay. Now she will be officially recognized for that special quality when she is awarded the Inspiration Award by the Healthcare and Elder Law Programs Corporation, […]
Above and Beyond
Kevin Allen is the principal everyone wished they had Kevin Allen doesn’t just know the names of all 421 students at Soleado Elementary School in Rancho Palos Verdes where he’s served as principal for the past seven years. He knows the names of every parent and every car associated with each child. There isn’t […]
‘Psychosocial behavior’ a key to HIV treatment
PV’s Dr. Eric Daar and LA BioMed pioneer HIV/AIDS care HIV/AIDS is no longer a death sentence. Just ask Dr. Eric Daar. “I’ve been treating HIV/AIDS patients since very early in the epidemic, when we spent most of our time just helping people die comfortably, until now, a period when we’re giving people hope. The […]
Mira Costa students receive $24,000 in scholarships
The Manhattan Beach Coordinating Council gave $24,000 in scholarships to six Mira Costa High School graduating seniors. The students honored were Austin Ahn, Julia Bakerink, Ella Banach, Ryan Daly, Austin Phillips, and Elias Rivas. “They all have bright futures ahead of themselves, and we are proud to be able to help fund their college educations,” […]
A Reason to Believe
Photojouralist Annie Appel documented “Occupy Los Angeles” – but that just inspired her to keep going Right now, I’m thinking that the best friend an activist-for-change can have is a sympathetic photojournalist. Last October, Annie Appel grabbed her Rolleiflex camera, stuffed her pockets with black and white film, reached for her black journal, and headed […]
She speaks from experience
Cancer Support Community’s Judith Opdahl knows her busines Back in 1994, in the middle of a wide-awake moment during a restless night, Judith Opdahl knew what she wanted to do with the rest of her life. And not long after, her prescience came true. She was selected as executive director of the South […]
The Nightlife: How to Look Hot so You Can Hook Up.
“Health and Fitness in the Land of Drinking” or “How to Look Hot so You Can Hook Up.” My 10 lbs of column weight has got to go. All of this gorging and imbibing, just so I can tell my readers what’s worthy, has put me into the chubby club. Although I still fit into […]