The return of the Descendents
Hermosa Beach punk band The Descendents performed in Hermosa Beach
Beach Charity – Richstone Family Center’s 21st Annual An Affair of the Heart
John Getzelman and his family and Wells Fargo Capital Finance were honored at the Richstone Family Center’s 21st Annual An Affair of the Heart
Former Dodger Eric Karros helps kids find the balance
Baseball player Eric Karros drew from his experience as a professional athlete and father for the MBX symposium, “Finding the Balance.” Photo
Endless Session, Day 299: Woman Water Hero
I’ve met a lot of surfers in my life, but I’ve never met one as energetic and downright organized as Marion Clark, daughter of surfing champion Mary Setterholm. Surfers are an interesting bunch. We crave both solitude and company; kindled by the ocean emerges a deep connection to all things Earth. Onlookers are mystified by […]
Blues in the Blood: Chicago Bluesman Wayne Baker Brooks Plays Hermosa Beach
by Whitney Youngs Like a lot of black kids born in the 1970s and growing up on Chicago’s South Side, Wayne Baker Brooks wanted to be Michael Jordan. Jordan — and by extension his brand — embodies the culture of cool, so kids familiar with Jordan’s athleticism would naturally aspire to such heights. But Brooks […]
How to be aquatic: Bryan Mineo’s journey from the lakes of Texas to the Pacific Ocean
It began in on a hot summer day in a backyard pool in Bedford, Texas. The kid wouldn’t get out of the water. His mother had come out to call him to dinner. He was hungry, but staying in the water was better. He liked to go upside down in a handstand or dive […]
Newly appointed Marymount president Dr. Lucas Lamadrid believes education is enhanced by a multinational student body
Just a few weeks into his presidency at Marymount California University, Dr. Lucas Lamadrid found himself in a dunk tank, at the urging of his neighbors. He’s living among university students in the school’s residence halls in San Pedro until his family joins him from North Carolina. “Then on Saturday I went to a gala,” […]
Palos Verdes’ Jacquelyn Smith helps team set the fastest time in the nation in the 4×800 rela
Growing up in Palos Verdes Estates, Jacquelyn Smith came to appreciate the some of the most spectacular cliffs, beaches and seascapes that Southern California has to offer. She also took advantage of the hills on the Peninsula to become one of the top distance runners in the state. Last fall, Smith led her Palos Verdes […]
Defense minded investing
Invest with a similar mindset to that of a strong amateur tennis player -– defensively Defensive-minded investing is an approach that focuses on risk first. Return is secondary. If are simply an offensive-minded investor looking to hit home runs, it’s possible that in certain market conditions your portfolio may not survive. Buying and Selling […]
Endless Session, Day 298: Bittersweet and a Little Bewilderment
There was excitement and heartache in the heavy air of 5:30am. The list for the morning – a few springsuits, a damp towel, a couple sandy bikinis, hairbrush, surfboard and sunscreen – all for the long day ahead. I of course, forgot the sunscreen. The South Bay Boardriders, the ultimate contest series for those living […]