Point Vicente Chapter’s National Society Daughters of The American Revolution (DAR) is pleased to announce their 2020 - 2021 Good Citizens Essay Contest and Scholarship winner, Kapilaksha ‘Kapil’ Dheeriya from Palos Verdes High School, has not only won at the District, State and Southwestern Region levels, but his essay continued on to compete at the National level.
Read MoreThe artistic style of Impressionism can be considered the beginning of modern art. It developed in Paris in the 1860’s with the artists Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, and PIerre-Auguste Renoir. These artists rejected the official government-sanctioned salons/exhibitions, and were consequentially shunned by the powerful art institutions.
Read MoreSummer is here and we’ve been given the green light to return to recreation. After over a year without access to theatres, clubs, amusement parks, sporting events or indoor dining, we’re eager to embrace IRL experiences once again.
Read MoreWherever we go with Lambchop folks walk past and say, “Cute dog!”
Then -- wait for it -- “What kind of dog is that?”
Read MoreThe Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital (PCCH), in conjunction with the Palos Verdes Art Center (PVAC), announced the winners of their annual Portuguese Bend National Horse Show (PBNHS) poster contest on May 11, 2021.
Read MoreSouth Bay-based Strand Boards ride the wave of outdoor showers right into gardens, yards and compounds
Read MoreHappy Merry-Go-Round Day! | From the Grapevine
Despite the continued existence of fanciful merry-go-rounds, we do live in a modern age. Of course, every generation can lay claim to modernity.
Read MoreAntique Chinese slippers, a grandfather clock, beautiful linens, a Lalique bowl, china, silver, fine and costume jewelry….you can find all these and more at The Circles Collected Treasures Estate Sale, a curated collection of special items at special prices.
Read MoreCookie Monster and Chef Gonger Learn about Harvesting Sea Salt from the Pacific at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
Read MoreWhile 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.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreI'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.
Read MoreAn 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.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreNational 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.
Read MoreWouldn’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.
Read MoreThroughout 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.
Read MoreBefore 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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