Best of the Beach 2025 Winners – Retail and Services

Kids Indoor Play Facility AdventurePlex AdventurePlex is a favorite for parents looking to let their kids burn off energy in a fun, safe, and active environment. “Our mission is to make healthy habits fun because healthy habits started early last a lifetime,” said Dan Smith, Director of Communications for Beach Cities Health District. AdventurePlex offers […]
Letters to the Editor 11-21-24

HV a victory for kids Dear ER: Hermosa Beach City School Bond Measure HV passed with well over 60 Percent of those voting in the November 5 election. Passage of Measure HV by the citizens of Hermosa will give much needed investment to Hermosa Valley and to our children’s future. We were proud to deliver […]
Spotlight on Education: Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates Scholarship Luncheon

Higher Education for Kids Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates’ annual Scholarship Luncheon took place at the Los Verdes Golf Club on June 2nd. Sixteen students and their families gathered with 85 guests in the audience to share their personal goals for a better world. This year’s recipients earned a $1,000 award which focused on […]
Ask Dr. Allen: Helping kids figure it out

What forms our kids’ personalities, their outlook on life, their view on relationships, people, society, our country? Do you ever wonder who they are developing into? What experiences are sticking with them in terms of forming the adults they will become? Experiences have significance, both good and bad experiences. For difficult encounters, try as we […]
The Craftsman Brews & Bites on display

Kids often model adult behavior, and at times the result can be hilarious. When we were dining out with one of my children who was about three years old and a restaurant server came to our table, she would look at the menu solemnly and announce, “I’ll have the shrimp.” She couldn’t read but had […]
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 […]
Spotlight on the holidays – Snow

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