Revenue from parking citations spike in Manhattan Beach
Your parking ticket costs a little more money today than it did in 2006, but city officials say the citation cost increase alone does not account for a spike in revenue from parking citations that has increased almost 58 percent over the past five years. The revenue Manhattan Beach has received from parking citations has […]
Hermosa Beach police news: intruder and foiled car jacking [UPDATE]
A large dance event at 705 Pier Avenue led to a fight involving multiple subjects at about 1:40 a.m. Sept. 30, police said.
Trudy Park heard the call to service and she heard it early
This charter member of the Peninsula Committee Los Angeles Philharmonic was among about 30 young matrons recruited in 1952 to help a struggling Los Angeles Symphony (its then name) pay its bills. And she’s been with the Committee ever since, serving as president in 1956-1957, and subsequently filling any tasks she was assigned with […]
LA Phil Peninsula Committee Tea [PHOTOS]
[scrollGallery id = 478] Patrons, Sustainers and Inactive members were invited to a lovely September afternoon tea at the Miraleste home of Donna Broderick. Many of the guests were active in the committee from before and during the first Music Fair fundraisers supporting the LA Philharmonic. This year’s Music Fair II takes place Sunday October […]
Peninsula PVAC’s Celebrate Chefs [PHOTOS]
[scrollGallery id = 476] The Associates, a support group for the Palos Verdes Art Center, held their very popular Celebrate Chefs & Cellars event in late July at an elegant ocean view residence in Palos Verdes Estates. The 2012 Celebrate Chefs and Cellars, an epicurean journey to benefit the Palos Verdes Art Center, featured a […]
Palos Verdes AAUW honor Rowie Wolf [PHOTOS]
[scrollGallery id = 475] The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Palos Verdes Branch recently honored Rowie Wolf with its 2012 Status of Women Award. Every year, the Palos Verdes Branch recognizes the significant contributions of one community woman. Rowie’s outstanding and dedicated service to AAUW and to the community includes Membership Treasurer, Vice-President for […]
Toberman Auxiliary summer get together in Palos Verdes [PHOTOS]
[scrollGallery id = 477] Members of the Toberman Auxiliary gathered last month in the Peninsula garden of Diana and Ray Martin for a fun afternoon of western burgers and dogs, some country music and line dancing. Their annual Parade of Christmas Trees Luncheon, boutique and fashion show is set for November 2 at the Torrance […]
Chamber Orchestra of South Bay Patron Event in Palos Verdes [PHOTOS]
[scrollGallery id = 479] Major donors to the Chamber Orchestra of South Bay gathered at the home of Myla Azer for a late afternoon musical salon featuring members of the COSB and guest pianist Rufus Choi. Followed by an update on this coming year’s concert schedule at the Norris by Bob Miller and Francis Steiner. […]
Palos Verdes Peninsula’s Norris Center Encore Circle celebrates 30th anniversary [PHOTOS]
[scrollGallery id = 480] Members of the Encore Circle, the premiere group of supporters for the Norris Center for the Performing Arts, gathered at the Norris Pavilion in mid September for an evening of libations, gourmet dining and entertainment in honor of the upcoming Norris Center 30th Anniversary theatre season. For information on the 2012-2013 […]
Palos Verdes Peninsula Symphony’s Board of Director installation [PHOTOS]
[scrollGallery id = 481] The Peninsula Symphony Association conducted its Annual Board Installation Luncheon on Saturday, July 21st, 2012 to kickoff the Symphony’s 46th season. This fund raising event was hosted by Marion Ruth, Chair of the Receptions & Venue Committee, at her beautiful home in Rolling Hills. Incoming & Outgoing Presidents, John Williams & […]
Portuguese Bend National Horse Show evening barbeque [PHOTOS]
[scrollGallery id = 482] The Peninsula’s Portuguese Bend National Horse Show committee hosted an evening barbeque. The show benefits Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles.
Hermosa Beach skateboarder rides wave of 405
Cindy Whitehead wasn’t feeling so well over the weekend, so she cancelled a trip to San Diego and wasn’t sure she would follow through with plans to skateboard on the 405 Freeway while it was shut down for widening. But the lifelong Hermosa Beach resident and former professional skateboarder woke up at 5:30 a.m. Sunday […]
Beach Cities Sports: Beach tennis, running, track and field, volleyball and more
Track and Field: Former All-American and longtime UCLA coach Anthony Curran has started a youth track and field program for kids ages 10-14. First sessions will be held Friday at Redondo Union High School. The program is an extension of Curran’s current pole vault club “No Limit Sports.” Pole vault clinics will be held in […]
Prep cross country runners on pace for successful seasons
Cross country teams from Redondo Union High School lived up to their title as the Sea Hawks proved they can run with the best in other states while competing in the 27th Annual Roy Griak Invitational at the University of Minnesota. Redondo’s girls team finished second in the field of 44 teams competing in the […]