Spotlight on Education: Educator of the Year Awards Hosted by the PVP Rotary Club
The 43rd Annual Educator of the Year dinner was hosted by the Palos Verdes Rotary Club recently at the Palos Verdes Golf Club. Co-Chairs Joan E. Behrens and David Rowe and Club President Julia Parton introduced the nine teacher honorees, who talked about their influences, and their gratitude for their families, colleagues, and students. The […]
Frontier Justice: Redondo Beach Rotary fundraiser
Victim Deputy Drinksalot is on the floor surrounded by Schott O’Whiskey, Casey Coalburner, Dewdrop Pinn, Maverick Bullock, Sheriff Tinstarr and Patty Petticoat at the Redondo Beach Rotary’s Murder Mystery fundraiser March 24 at R10 Social House. The event raised $31,000 to support community services, youth activities and international programs. Guests concluded that the bartender was […]
Spotlight on history: 9th Pennyroyal Production have donated $190K to charity
photos by Tony LaBruno The timely Pennyroyals played at the Torrance Main Library located at 3301 Torrance Blvd. The Pennyroyals bring their guitars, banjolele, harmonica, dulcimer and percussion in their story-telling musical portrayal about women’s suffrage. They saluted 27 historical women who dared to fight for their right to vote. Anne Destabelle, local PV resident […]
Residents hearts open for kids at Hearts of Hermosa
Hearts open for kids at Hearts of Hermosa photos by Jennifer Faulk Photography (JenniferFaulkPhotography.com) Hermosa residents opened their hearts and their wallets Saturday evening, March 23, for the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation’s annual Hearts of Hermosa. The annual gala was held under a tented casino in the Community Center parking lot. Nearly $400,000 was raised […]
Hermosa Beach Valley School Empty Bowls Dinner
by Elka Worner Hermosa Valley School students served soup in handmade bowls at the Second Annual Empty Bowls dinner on Feb. 29. The event helped raise awareness of local, national, and global hunger. During the dinner guests enjoyed music by the school band and a performance by the drama students. The ceramic bowls in various […]
About Town Redondo: Tulita benches for Averys, Artesia store opening
Benches dedicated for Avery children at Tulita Two benches were approved for Tulita Elementary School by the Redondo Unified school board Feb. 11 in honor of two siblings, former students who lost their lives to brain cancer last year. Kalea and Noah Avery were the daughter and son of Duncan and Nohea Avery. Nohea addressed […]
Redondo Beach Mayor Bill Brand: His public service in photos
Redondo Beach Mayor Bill Brand passed away Friday, February 9, following a four-year battle with stage four lung cancer. He was 65. According to a statement from the City of Redondo Beach, he died at home surrounded by his wife, Diedre, and family and friends after a “sudden turn of health” in the few days […]
A time to come, and a time to go for Hermosa restaurants
Young charges
Photo by Garth Meyer Joshua Banzuela inspects the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Corps, South Bay Coastal Division, at the Redondo Beach Elks Lodge Jan. 21, before outdoor physical fitness. The 35-member group is sponsored by the Navy and Coast Guard. They train one weekend per month at Elks Lodge #1378. Sea Cadets range from age […]
Spotlight on Education: The City of Rancho Palos Verdes celebrates a New Year 2024 ahead
The City held a civic holiday party at the historic Point Vicente Interpretive Center on December 4th to reign in the New Year. Musical artist Mark Fitchett serenaded guests on the guitar while Entertaining Friends provided a luxe spread of different food stations representing a variety of different cultures including a taco and pasta bar. […]
The Art of Argentine Barbecue: A Guide to Mastering Parrilla Grill Cooking
Argentina stands out for several reasons. The main one is the rich and diverse culture, including tango music and dance. The country is also famous for its natural beauty, which includes the stunning landscapes of Patagonia and the Andes Mountains. But for most culinary enthusiasts, Argentina is synonymous with delicious meat (beef) dishes. In particular, […]
Young man killed News Year’s Day in Manhattan Beach identified
The man shot early New Years’ Day in Manhattan Beach has been identified as Andrei Gianan, 24, of Torrance. Gianan died January 4 from a gunshot to the head,” according to Lt. Omar Camacho, of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Department Homicide Department is investigating the death. Manhattan Beach Police found Gianan […]
Strategic Growth for Your Trucking Business: Long-Term Prosperity and Community Integration
Navigating the road to strategic growth for your trucking business is akin to planning a cross-country journey. It requires a well-oiled machine, the right roadmap, and an understanding of the local terrain. To ensure long-term prosperity, you’ve got to be as savvy about your spreadsheets as you are about your shipping routes. But it’s […]
St. Cross Christmas play a four generation Hermosa tradition
by Elka Worner Heralding a message of peace and love, angels, shepherds, and preschool singers shared the stage with Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus at the annual St. Cross Episcopal Church Christmas Pageant on Sunday, December 17. The production, which features parish children and teenagers, has been an annual church tradition since the 1950s. “The […]
TRAVEL: Christmas in Japan
Christmas doesn’t just belong to Dickens and Coca-Cola. In Japan, despite the language barriers, the same customs exploited by American marketers are alive and well in the Land of the Rising Sun. Department stores have holiday displays in the windows, people stand on long lines to buy boxed holiday packaged chocolates and those endless Christmas […]
See Manhattan Beach Fireworks Highlights
The 35th Annual Skechers Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks Festival show went off without a hitch on the Pier Sunday night, with thousands of fireworks sent off into the skies over a 17 minute period that drew thousands to the area. You can watch a highlight reel here: Additionally, the Easy Reader spoke with the organizer […]