From Decadence to excellence [restaurant review]
Names matter. They set expectations, telling you with varying degrees of subtlety what clientele a business owner wishes to attract. Changing them is no small matter – it’s more than hoisting a new sign. So what is a business to do when their concept shifts, or they want to appeal to a different demographic? In […]
The October of his youth: three decades in a coma
We’re doing everything possible to bring you home Waking up after 28 years, a man walks outside by Bondo Wyszpolski [Author’s note: Jô Soares, Luiz Alfredo Garcia Roza, João Ubaldo Ribeira, etc, are Brazilian writers. They’re sitting at a cafe in Rio de Janeiro (in March of 2002) and telling one another their ideas for […]
Silent sea: UC Santa Barbara scientist locates thousands of DDT-filled barrels in Catalina Channel
by Donald Morrison Peninsula residents have grown up seeing “Do Not Eat Contaminated Fish” signs at local piers and beaches. The signs warn against catching and eating White Croaker, Black Croaker, Barred Sand Bass, Topsmelt and Barracuda. The signs trace back to the period between 1947 and 1982 when Montrose Chemical Corporation of California, in […]
Becker, Eaton shaped surfing
by Kevin Cody Phil Becker and Mike Eaton grew up on the Peninsula, across the street from one another, and retired near to one another on the Big Island of Hawaii. Between those periods, during the Gold Era of Surfing, the lifelong friends became celebrated surfboard shapers. Becker passed away Feb. 25, at age 81. […]
Starry Night planned for PV Art Center Chefs and Cellars
by Kevin Cody Bob Yassin, former Executive Director of Palos Verdes Art Center, adopts the persona of Vincent van Gogh during a virtual return to the Peninsula on Thursday, May 6, for the Art Center’s annual Chefs and Cellars celebration. Yassin’s talk is a prelude to “Immersive van Gogh,” which is scheduled to open May […]
First violinist Jim Sitterly was classically trained, and classic individual
by Erin Waldner Painter Dan Pinkham met violinist Jim Sitterly on the school bus when the two were growing up in Palos Verdes. “I knew him as the blonde kid on the bus who carried a violin case,” Pinkham said. “That was unusual then.” “His sister claims when Jim was six, he saw Jack Benny […]
SAGE Advice: COVID connected
by Liz Schoeben Like everyone, I have had to forgo many ceremonies, get togethers and celebrations. But as I was thinking back, I realized the pandemic forced us to be creative and find new ways to connect. In a way, it made my social circle bigger, not smaller. I feel more connected to my friends […]
Peninsula Calendar: April 2021
Wednesday, March 31 Mac Users Group Zoom meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. with Beginners Q & A, followed by a main presentation on a subject of interest to all Mac users. Free. The South Bay Apple Mac Users Group has been around for over 30 years. All Mac/iPad/iPhone users and potential users are welcome. For […]
Peninsula Spring Home and Garden Guide
Acme 5 Lifestyle Furniture Explore the bohemian modern-mid century inspired showroom and store of Acme 5 Lifestyle, located in the heart of San Pedro. They carry a full range of furniture, both interior and exterior, hand crafted by local and international artisans. Joshua Tree candles and ceramics, Moroccan cactus silk pillows, blankets from Mexico, baskets […]
Letters to the Editor, April 1: Hermosa parking, Redondo garden, Manhattan apology, Let ‘er RIP Peterson
Dining tip Dear ER: Hermosa is a parking nightmare (“Parking losing priority, drinking culture integral, consultant says,” ER Mar. 7, 2021. Our patronage has dropped substantially and we opt for business districts with more convenient parking. It will be interesting to see what the Coastal Commission will do. Public parking near the beach is a […]