Spotlight on Charity – Palos Verdes Peninsula High “Walk for Life” Raises $27,000 for cancer patients
The Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSC South Bay) was one of two beneficiaries of the annual “Walk for Life” to support cancer patients on March 16th at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School ()PVPHS). More than 800 students, faculty, staff and members of the community took part in the walk to raise a total of […]
Manhattan Beach Education Foundation Art project Unveiled
Story and photos by Jefferson Graham The members of the Manhattan Beach City Council and school board, plus other local dignitaries, gathered at Metlox Saturday morning for the unveiling of the “Seeds of Knowledge” art installation. Created by artist Betsy Schulz, the installation shows a young girl reading a book at the park, with the […]
Spotlight on Reading – PVLD Teen Annex Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting
On April 6th, the PVLD along with the Friends of the Library celebrated the grand opening of the new Teen Annex at the Peninsula Library, with a festive and well-attended ribbon cutting ceremony, orchestrated by the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. After more than a decade searching for a permanent spot, and made possible by a […]
Spotlight on Medicine – The Lundquist Institute Honors Legend David S. Cannom, M.D.
Each year, The Lundquist Institute honors outstanding researchers for their groundbreaking discoveries and commitment to finding solutions to the world’s most urgent medical problems. On April 8th at the Torrance Marriott, hundreds of physicians and supporters of The Lundquist Institute gathered to honor David S. Cannom, a retiring Los Angeles cardiologist who has co-authored 50 […]
Ask Dr. Allen – Parenting Imperatives
by Dr. Greg Allen Stay Connected to your kids: This recommendation has always been an imperative. The kids who get into trouble, or show risky behaviors are usually those who are living in a disconnected world from their parents. This is often because parents are busy with their own schedules and/or kids have a private […]
REDONDO SCHOOL DISTRICT REPORT: Exit city charter?
by Garth Meyer The Redondo Unified School District April 25 discussed whether it should exit the city charter and move its elections to November – opening a chance for no term-limits and a change from at-large seats to those by district. The item was brought for discussion by boardmember Rolf Strutzenberg. Last fall, the city […]
CITY COUNCIL – Budget projection shows reserves tapped in 5 years
Mark McDermott City of Manhattan Beach finance director Steve Charelian gave his initial budget report to the City Council Tuesday night, and it mostly showed the City in robust financial health. Revenues are up nearly across the board, enough that the City was able this year to both significantly add to its police force, further […]
“Monica” – Schmonica [MOVIE REVIEW]
There’s no way around it. This is an excruciatingly long movie on a topic that could have been interesting had it been presented less portentously. The camera opens on a close-up of Monica’s beautiful face, all perfect angles and lush lips. The next shot reveals her to be a gorgeous redhead climbing into a convertible, […]