Palos Verdes Land Conservancy- Sights on the future
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy prepares for a gala event next month as the organization switches gears When supporters of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy toast glasses next month at Terranea Resort they’ll be celebrating some important milestones for the non-profit that’s been able to secure more than 1,600 acres of open space […]
Letters to the Editor: AES pro and con, LA Kings, Manhattan’s alcohol zone, and more
Location, location, location Dear ER: As a mother of two who lives downwind of the AES power plant, I am very disturbed by the misleading brochure the AES Corporation recently mailed to many of us, claiming their new plant was going to be “cleaner.” In fact, their new plant will dramatically increase air pollution to […]
Afghanistan children find solace in Redondo Beach
A six-year-old girl laughs and jumps in the waves at Torrance Beach, while she tries to keep the bandages on her head from getting wet. The little girl’s name is Arefa. She is from Afghanistan. Arefa is a burn victim from a bombing in Afghanistan who is in Los Angeles area getting skin grafts. Even […]
The Falconers of Terranea [PHOTOS]
What began as a bird abatement program turned into an attraction From a guestroom balcony at Terranea Resort, a young family gets an up-close look at one of nature’s most spectacular flyers. A Peregrine Falcon skirts the tops of palm fronds that surround the resort’s swimming pool and comes to rest on a nearby railing. […]
On Local Government: Two very different kinds of bankruptcy
These past few weeks have given us many opportunities to shake our heads in bemusement at the activities of others. As a long-time football fan, I rooted for thePennStateteams fielded by Joe Paterno because they seemed to exemplify what was good about the collegiate athletic experience. The coach was an erudite leader who seemed to […]
Second coming for Second City: the resurgence of a signature El Segundo restaurant
Restaurants are volatile things, and when one manages to remain both consistent and creative it is a marvel. The loss of a pivotal staff member, or worse, burnout on the part of someone who stays, can destroy the delicate balance. Restaurants that start out aiming high often go down one of two roads; they retreat […]
Palos Verdes ice skating teens bring joy to kids
Cheryl Douglass and Tara Innab have been friends since they were toddlers. Growing up in Palos Verdes, the sixteen-year-olds met through ice-skating and both have been competing in the sport since they were 9. Next year, the two will travel to Spain to compete for an international title on behalf of the Los Angeles Ice […]
Community Calendar
Friday, August 3 “School House Rock” musical The pop culture phenomenon “School House Rock” is coming to the Norris Theatre stage August 3-11. Based on the Emmy Award-winning 1970’s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math and more through clever, catchy songs, the musical follows Tom, a nerve-wracked school teacher, who is watching […]
Norris Act II
Norris Act II Fashion Show Act II, a support group of the Norris Center for the Performing Arts, presented its annual fashion show and luncheon, “Spring into Spring” This past May at the Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion. This year, the show featured legendary and historic fashions from the past, present and future provided by The […]
St. Francis Episcopal Church
St. Francis Episcopal Church Antiques Show & Sale Francis Episcopal Church hosted their 44th Annual Palos Verdes Antiques Show and Sale, its annual fundraiser, that began with their traditional Gala and Sale Preview the evening prior to the public opening May 31 for three days. The event featured exhibitors from Northern and Southern California, Nevada, […]
H.E.L.P.
H. E.L.P. A Royal Affaire The local non-profit Healthcare and Elder Law Programs (H.E.L.P.), education and counseling center which is dedicated to empowering older adults, their families and caregivers to make better eldercare choices, held their annual Celebrate Summer fundraiser this past June at Trump National Golf Club. This year’s event took on a British […]
A Regency Tea
A Regency Tea Benefiting the Norris Center for the Performing Arts One of the sign up parties at last February’s Norris Valentine Ball was a formal afternoon tea at the fabulous Palos Verdes Estates home of Myla Azer. Guests were encouraged to come dressed in costume from the period of English novelist Jane Austin. The […]
51st Annual Palos Verdes Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration
51st Annual Palos Verdes Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration The sounds of Jim Sitterly’s SousaPalooza Band playing patriotic music began the start of this year’s 4th of July celebration with hundreds of kids lining up for the Children’s Patriotic Bicycle Parade on the grounds of Malaga Cove School. The morning included the annual Apple Pie […]
The Main Event
The Main Event Cirque by the Sea The Peninsula Education Foundation 30th Annual Main Event toke place again at beautiful Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes this past May. Guests were greeted at the entrance by acrobats leading to the terrace for cocktails and silent auction bidding. Following an elegant dinner served in the ballroom, the […]
Palos Verdes Assembly
Palos Verdes Assembly Seniors of the Class of 2012 from The Palos Verdes Assembly, a non-profit, social and philanthropic organization, celebrated their Presentation Ball at the Millenium Biltmore Hotel on Saturday, May 19, 2012. The night awarded seniors with a Medallion to represent the over 80 hours of volunteer service each Assembly member performed and […]
Las Candalistas
A Day in the Garden Las Candalistas after years of presenting Walk on the Wild Side came up this year with a new one-day event and new location. Renamed “A Day in the Garden… Entertaining and Gardening. with Style,” Las Candalistas members moved to South Coast Botanic Garden this past May. The day included a […]