October is the month when the autumn echoes the cornucopia of the harvest, fall foliage in rust and umber, “Indian Summer”, Halloween tricks and treats, romantic night skies. A prelude to “holiday” season with Thanksgiving and Christmas on the horizon.
Read MoreSignature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC® (SEIA) is a leading, independent Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) with an office nearby in Redondo Beach’s Riviera Village. The firm offers wealth management and financial planning services to affluent individuals, families, and business owners, and the company is proud to have been recognized by many well-respected financial publications including Barron’s, Financial Times, RIA Channel, and LA Business Journal.
Read MoreOne would think that surfers, in general, are independent souls, open to trying new things and not reflex followers of the crowd. Actually there is a strong surfer culture that engenders conformity. There are even unwritten rules that we follow. For example, you don’t drop in on a surfer who is cutting across a wave. You just don’t cut off another surfer. There is also conformity in regards to cloths, personal style, and even the way we talk, “Dude”.
Read MoreSitting in a closet in my home is a shoebox full of membership directories from the past. I recently inherited this shoebox and a “President's box” when I became Co-President of the New Neighbors Club of Palos Verdes Peninsula. The lid on the shoebox says: Welcome Wagon Club of Palos Verdes Peninsula 1964-1989, Wagoneers Club of Palos Verdes 1970-1993, and New Neighbors Club of Palos Verdes Peninsula 1989-2020.
Read MoreCounty and state fairs are very American. You will not find a county fair in Europe, Australia, or Asia, but you will find one in almost every state of the U.S. and many counties. Europe took on the World by creating exhibitions that invited the World while the U.S. stayed local.
Read MoreOne of the points along the bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula is one of the most scenic places on the entire Southern California coastline. Before Terranea was a popular destination, there was a beloved aquatic theme park called Marineland, a 102-acre site.
Read MoreMy sister will tell you that I’m always late, but that’s not true. I’m a stickler for time and I do my darndest to be on time in every aspect of my life whenever humanly possible. Yes, on rare occasions, I’ve run almost 15 minutes late to a family gathering when I had to juggle preparing the food, getting dressed, loading the car and the family and our dog, and then picking up my mother in Beverly Hills for the 45-minute drive out to my sisters in Calabasas, but the majority of the time you can count on me to be prompt with bells on!
Read MoreThe re-launch of the iconic Ruby’s Car Show in Redondo Beach July 2nd was a H U G E success with over 350 cars on display. This fun event will happen every Friday afternoon this Summer from about 3-6 pm in the parking lot where Ruby’s used to be – on Harbor Drive across from what is now the Sonesta Hotel – used to be the Redondo Sheraton.
Read MoreDo you feel tired and achy after working at your computer? The human body can usually absorb short-term awkward postures as we go about our day-to-day activities. Our bodies restore to full health when we nourish and hydrate, resume normal posture, move a little, and get quality rest.
Read MoreIn mid-July the South Coast Botanic Garden has created a magical event appropriately named DiscOasis presented by Constellation Immersive an affiliate of the creative artist agency (CAA). It is as if a disco paradise has emerged from within the beauty of the south coast botanic garden.
Read MoreOn a recent mid-July weekend, the South Bay skies were filled with about two dozen war birds conducting formation training missions. Members of the Red Star Pilots Association (RPA) and several competition aerobatic pilots were hosted by the Torrance-based Tiger Squadron for a formation flying clinic at Zamperini Field.
Read MoreLen Hirsh is a proud resident and supporter of the South Bay community. He works as a Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) for Signature Estate & Investment Advisors (SEIA), an independent Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm offering wealth management and financial planning services to affluent individuals, families, and business owners.
Read MoreThe re-launch of the iconic Ruby’s Car Show in Redondo Beach July 2nd was a H U G E success with over 350 cars on display. This fun event will happen every Friday afternoon this Summer from about 3-6 pm in the parking lot where Ruby’s used to be – on Harbor Drive across from what is now the Sonesta Hotel – used to be the Redondo Sheraton.
Read MoreRoute 66. It started in Chicago and ended in Santa Monica. It’s an icon known throughout the USA. What lots of folks don’t know is if you have a beer in Zermatt, Switzerland, home of the Matterhorn mountain, you might see a Route 66 sign on the wall of the bar.
Read MoreDo you think; “I could do that?” …Well …YES YOU CAN!
Here’s your game plan that gets you smiling at the finish line.
1. TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT; WHAT YOU REALLY, REALLY WANT!
Read MoreThe re-launch of the iconic Ruby’s Car Show in Redondo Beach last Friday afternoon was a H U G E success with over 350 cars on display. This fun event will happen every Friday afternoon this Summer from about 3-6 pm in the parking lot where Ruby’s used to be – on Harbor Drive across from what is now the Sonesta Hotel – used to be the Redondo Sheraton.
Read MoreFamily Nature Club - Birds, Saturday, August 7th, 9am. Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for the next Virtual Family Nature Club as we fly into the exciting topic of birds! Learn about local birds on the Peninsula, how to be a birdwatcher and enjoy a fun bird craft.
Read MoreCountry-folk say, “If you’re cold, grab another dog.” Such attitudes go far into history. Ancient Aztecs specifically bred small “tehichi” pups as practical “bed warmers.”
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