Cookie Monster and Chef Gonger Learn about Harvesting Sea Salt from the Pacific at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
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While dogs are often considered man’s best friend, cats seem to be women’s loyal companions. Canines lead the way in early film appearances, but cats are now catching up, perhaps thanks to their frisky, funny personalities.
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As most people know, settlement in Palos Verdes began in the 1920's with the creation of the Palos Verdes Project, a vision of Frank Vanderlip to create an exclusive residential enclave on the Peninsula. He hired Frederick Law Olmsted, son of the designer of New York's Central Park, to create the overall plan.
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I've always loved hiking and exploring Palos Verdes due to the beautiful scenery, mesmerizing cliffs
and gorgeous sea. It wasn't until 2 years ago that I attempted to dive their finally and it was amazing. I
had no clue there was so much plant and fish life along the cliffs. And my favorite Harbor Seals are there
in abundance.
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An old principle of journalism is that journalists write the stories without becoming part of them. But times have changes, and today the journalist is the story.
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I can’t draw to save my life, so I totally admire those who can! Enter my niece Nicole. She is a very sweet 24 year old who can draw, and draw very well.
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National Trails Day at Abalone Cove Reserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, June 5th 9am – 12pm. Join us to celebrate America's trails with a volunteer day outdoors to beautify this scenic coastal reserve with trails down to the beach. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
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Wouldn’t it be great to have a 21st century version of Marineland in Palos Verdes? Marineland of the Pacific opened in Rancho Palos Verdes in 1954, one year before Disneyland, ten years before SeaWorld in San Diego and forty-four years before the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach.
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Throughout Hollywood’s Golden Age, many animals appeared in films and delighted audiences all over the world. In the case of man’s best friend, many beloved canines also happened to capture the hearts of moviegoers of all ages.
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Before WWII was over, it was clear that an attack from the sea by battleships was no longer a threat, and, therefore, coastal defense by means of large fortifications with large caliber guns, places like Fort MacArthur, were no longer needed.
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Earth Day’s theme this year of Restoring our Earth carries the important message of the world’s need to restore ecosystems, conserve and rebuild soils and save wildlife populations.
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A herd of about 300 goats arrive for their annual buffet of wild brush. Getting his, her and my goat takes on a very special meaning every year in the city of Rancho Palos Verdes when a herd of about 300 goats arrive for their annual buffet of wild brush.
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Everyone knows that April showers bring May flowers and what more perfect gown from my collection to represent this than the famous flower ballgown worn by Marge Champion in “Lovely to Look At” (1952).
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There were singing career, promoted by Arthur Godfrey, a contract with Dot Records, TV shows, ABC TV, Chevy Show (In the mid-1950’s), and films at 20th Century Fox. He came on the scene about the same time as Elvis Presley. They talked many times about their differences! Pat was known for his wholesome pop hits in the 1950’s. His first hit was “Two Hearts, Two Kisses” in 1955. Who can forget his milk commercials?
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Pollinators such as bees, butterflies and hummingbirds play a substantial role in maintaining nature’s critical balance. SOAR, the butterfly exhibit at the South Coast Botanic Garden (Garden), pays tribute to these beautiful, fragile creatures and provides visitors with a unique opportunity to have a close up look at their world and the role they play in ours.
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Margaret Chadwick founded Chadwick, the private school that sits atop Academy Hill on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, back in 1935.
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From tiny acorns, big oak trees grow. Or is it cherry trees… From a little idea, a cultural exchange for students and a sister city program grew. Miraleste social studies teacher, Maylynn Chetanna decided, after her college graduation to teach in Japan for a year.
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