The Banning Museum’s stagecoach (Challenge) is a reproduction of a coach that was built in Wilmington in 1867 for Phineas Banning. Banning used stagecoaches like this one to transport passengers and mail between Wilmington and Los Angeles and then on to other destinations around southern California.
Read More“If you won 10 million dollars, tax free, what would you do?”
“What changes would you make?”
“How would you spend your time if you only had 6 months to live?”
Read MoreThe Pacific Ocean along the western United States is cold. The result of the frigid near-Arctic currents flowing south from Alaska unlike the warmer gulf stream waters off the eastern seaboard. As a result, colder oceans tend to produce more drab colored marine life, so not make themselves a target for predators, except Mother-Nature did not get the message when it came to these particular red-orange colored sea creatures whose females of the species are known to eat their own eggs.
Read MoreI think about my father every now and again. I will hear one of his favorite songs in an elevator or see something that would have made my dad laugh and I smile. He died 10 years ago of emphysema – from smoking. Here, alone, treading water at night in the dark off the California coast, waiting for the dive boat to pick me up, makes me think about a lot of very odd things. The dive boat is late and I bob up and down offshore watching the lights of Redondo Beach appear as I crest a wave and then disappear as I drop into a trough. In the solitude I think of sharks, drowning, and my dad. I try and focus on my dad.
Read MoreIn the past few issues of Palos Verdes Pulse I have described the revolution in the life sciences brought about by the discovery of the DNA structure, the genetic code and the human genome. DNA sequencing is uncovering the genes with mutations that cause disease and disability.
Read MoreLas Candalistas Presents "A Night at the Ranch...Under the October Moon" October 30
Read MoreSee’s Candies and Rombauer Vineyards – what’s a more iconic pairing than a delicious California chocolate and wine? To celebrate National Wine Day, the two California companies came together to share delicious pairings
Read MoreHere’s a little quiz for you.
What do the British rock ‘n roll duo Chad and Jeremy, Beverly Hillbillies, and stranded millionaire Mr. Howell from Gilligan’s Islands have in common?
They all performed at CBS-TV’s “Marineland Carnival” in 1966.
Read MoreLos Angeles County’s South Bay and environs are home to several landmarks connected to the Spanish colonial, Mexican, and Californio periods. Visits to these vestiges of a bygone era provide a chance to immerse oneself in an era when cattle ranching was king, neighbors were few and far between, and Spanish culture dominated.
Read MoreSouth Bay families and horse lovers alike came out in masse to enjoy the sunshine, elite competition and old-fashioned hometown festivities offered up once again by the Portuguese Bend National Horse Show (PBNHS), back after a year’s hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreBeginning with a flyover by the South Bay’s own Tiger Squadron, the Luxury Rally Club, in cooperation with the Rollings Hills Country Club, transformed the facility’s driving range into a scenic background to display over 100 classic and unique cars and provided spectators with a variety of wine and food selections as well as an opportunity shop for luxury lifestyle items.
Read MoreOctober 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 MoreWhen I saw the fully-installed show for the first time it was one of those dream-come-true moments. I’m referring to “Are You Thinking What I’m Thinking?” which opens at the Palos Verdes Art Center on Saturday, Sept. 25, with a 6 to 9 p.m. reception. Now, let me explain what I mean.
Read MoreHappy Birthday Rolling Hills Estates! Founded September 18, 1957
Read MoreThere are two things that we attribute See’s 100 years of success to: our team makes the best candy on planet. And we do that to take care of our dedicated customers. Since 1921, our motto has been Quality Without Compromise. Our candies are made right here in California with the finest and best ingredients and no preservatives added. And of course we wouldn’t be here 100 years later if it weren’t for our customers. They are the reason we are so focused on making the highest quality candy, continue to innovate, and expand to new locations. We love being part of their traditions and seeing multi-generational families come into shops together. I’m always so thrilled to see the customer reaction to our product and the experience of shopping with See’s.
Read MoreIt appears these days that not many folks know what the Constitution does for American citizens and how important it is, but the Point Vicente Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has been regularly sponsoring a display dedicated to the Constitution at the Peninsula Center Library during Constitution Week, which is held September 17th through the 23rd
Read More64 years of City incorporation!
Saturday, September 25
9am-3pm
Empty Saddle Club
39 Empty Saddle Rd
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
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