Fogo de Chão in El Segundo – Two restaurants in one
At fine tables in the 1800s, there were two competing models of how to make a meal special: Service Francais, where a table is set with all the ornamentally prepared dishes of a meal arranged so diners could admire them, and Service Russe, where servers bring each dish from the kitchen individually portioned for one […]
LEGAL AFFAIRS – CA Supreme Court rejects Manhattan Beach Short-Term Rental ban
by Mark McDermott The City of Manhattan Beach’s long legal fight to uphold its ban on short-term rentals in neighborhoods near the beach was dealt a third and final blow last month when the California Supreme Court declined to take up the case. The short-term rental ban, enacted by the City Council in 2019, will […]
Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation – From overseas battlefield to homefront
Photos by Ken Pagliaro (KenParliaro.com) Last fall, the Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation (JMMF) began surf therapy sessions for frontline health workers overwhelmed by the pandemic war. JMMF CEO Andy Dellenbach compared the health workers’ stress to the post traumatic stress disorder experienced by the Wounded Warrior Battalion Marines that JMMF works with at Camp Pendleton. […]
Rare Wednesday vote for Obagi, Jr. recall, cannabis in Redondo Beach
by Garth Meyer The Zein Obagi, Jr. recall and cannabis initiative to go before voters Oct. 19 will be a rare Wednesday election in Redondo Beach. The date was proposed by Mayor Pro-Tem Nils Nehrenheim and passed with votes from Todd Loewenstein and Obagi. “There has not been a Wednesday election in the time that […]
Spotlight on art – Palos Verdes Home Tour and PVAC fundraiser
The Circle of the Palos Verdes Art Center hosted a magical evening at David’s and Ann Buxton’s private residence on May 21. All of the proceeds from a silent auction of small art pieces, went to benefit the PVAC while proceeds from the larger art pieces were split between the artist and the PVAC. The […]
Man fires at cars from balcony, turns gun on self
by Garth Meyer A man allegedly fired shots at nearby cars from a second-floor balcony on North Irena Avenue and Vincent Street Saturday afternoon, July 23, before going back inside and fatally shooting himself. Police responded to a “shots fired” call at 12:52 p.m. and cordoned off the area. The man in his 50s used […]
“Resurrection” – From life [MOVIE REVIEW]
As “Resurrection,” written and directed by Andrew Semans, opens, one is immediately struck by Rebecca Hall as Margaret, the focus of this hybrid of psychological horror. She is a commanding presence and it is difficult to imagine another actress dominating the screen like she does. Her Margaret is beautiful, confident, accomplished, and loving. The very […]
How to Build a Career in a Loan Company
Do you want to know how to become a loan officer? This comprehensive career guide will tell you everything you need to know about the job, including the qualifications, skills, and experience required. Loan officers are responsible for assessing loan applications and approving or declining loans. They work in a variety of settings, including banks, […]