The City of Rancho Palos Verdes was incorporated in 1973, the last of the 4 cities on the Palos Verdes Peninsula to incorporate. The major driving force for incorporation at the time was zoning and density which, when it was just part of LA County, gave the residents little say. When 20 story condos a la Santa Monica were proposed along PV Drive South, that was the last straw. The Palos Verdes Bay Club, built in 1964 and while only 3 stories high, was the first (and last) of these.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor has a rich and storied history dating back to the 1930s. As One of the oldest Boys & Girls Clubs in California, over the past eight decades, it has evolved and expanded its reach to positively impact the lives of countless young people in the San Pedro, Wilmington, and Harbor Gateway regions.

Under a canopy of Pepper and Redwood Trees, Rolling Hills Estates Mayor, Britt Huff, leaned into the microphone to get everyone’s attention as Girl Scout Troops 12345 and 7055 presented a Flag Salute and then led the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) in the Little Tokyo section of downtown Los Angeles currently is housing a unique piece of American history, the Ireichō, informally referred to as the Book of Names. 

September is a busy month for the Point Vicente Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution! First, they were delighted to meet the new Executive Director of the Peninsula Friends of the Library, Merlin David

The Symbolism of Angels

Angels are spiritual beings who serve God in various capacities. They are often depicted as messengers, guardians, and protectors. In many cultures, angels are also seen as symbols of hope, love, and light.

Slightly less than a decade ago, Geraldine Knatz, former Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles, asked Leonard Aube, former Executive Director of the Annenberg Foundation, to evaluate and seed fund a proposal of moving the Southern California Marine Institute (SCMI) to the Port’s City Dock No. 1.

I believe that an individual's passion is contagious, and I was left inspired after getting to know Joey Jennings. He is a 26-year-old south bay native who grew up on the peninsula in Palos Verdes. Joey has led by example when thinking about what it means to give back to our community. Joey recalls being involved in sports at the age of three, specifically surfing and skateboarding.