For many decades the ocean habitat off the Palos Verdes coastline has fallen victim to manmade and natural disasters. The disappearance of our giant kelp, fish populations and natural rocky reefs were caused by the dumping of toxic DDT and PBCs as well as a number of substantial landslides that have occurred over time.
Read MoreFANCY HATS, JEWELS & TEA
Date, Sunday, August 14, 2022
Time: 1:00 -4:00PM
Location: Palos Verdes Art Center
Cost $95
Read MorePalos Verdes is one of those places that’s beautiful up close, but even more beautiful from a distance on the ocean. The luxury houses that dot the hillside become little squares of color, and the bluffs that surround the peninsula lend it an otherworldly quality that makes the ocean seem even more vast. It’s a go-to destination for everyone who has the means to get out on the water, and you’ll see a lot of surfers, kayakers, and boaters dotting the water from the shoreline.
Read MoreHave you ever adopted a pet of somewhat unknown age and been assured that he or she was 2-3 years old? Boy, I have heard that a million times and have had to estimate reality as everything from 2 months old to over 10 years old!
Read MoreRead MoreHere's my Lemon-Lime Picnic Dessert using the limes from a California farm.
If you are interested in finding a volunteer opportunity which is community-based and focuses on our local environment in the Palos Verdes Peninsula we invite you to discover Los Serenos de Pointe Vicente.
Read MoreAbout ten years ago and easily 100+ trips out on various whale watching boats, I first heard about a Bottlenose dolphin that was white and pink and grey and beautiful. ‘What are these people talking about?’ I’d question. So it began: my hunt for this elusive dolphin nicknamed Patches.
Read MoreOutdoor enthusiasts often flock to northern California to see the redwoods, but there’s still scenic nature walks to be had in LA if you know where to find them. The nature preserves in Palos Verdes have numerous hiking trails along the coast, close enough to the city to be convenient for tourists, but far enough away to feel like a respite from the bustle. The towering bluffs of the Palos Verdes coastline lend the trails their unique grandeur, winding up around the clifftops and down towards the water, where hikers can explore tidal pools and coves.
Read MoreBeing a fan of Art Deco, I am often drawn to Myrna Loy and the many films in which she starred, as so many of her screen portrayals were in front of beautiful Screen Deco backdrops. Additionally, she was the perfect sidekick to William Powell throughout their many on-screen pairings, equipped with a wry wit shrouded in glamour.
Read MoreOn October 26, 1869 the first railroad in the Los Angeles area and indeed the first railroad in Southern California began commercial operations. The 21-mile long Los Angeles and San Pedro Railroad extended from Wilmington to its new station at the southwest corner of Alameda and Commercial Streets in Los Angeles.
Read MoreMovies are “roaring” in the month of August known much for symbolism of fifth sign of the Zodiac “Leo” (July 23-Aug. 22) that exemplifies, courage, intelligence, warmth and strength and often passionate intensity.
Read MoreThe Purple Heart is the oldest active military award in the United States and, like the country it represents, has gone through many changes.
What now is known as the Purple Heart began as the Badge of Military Merit, established by George Washington on August 7, 1782. At that time, and for many decades afterwards, there were very few awards that common soldiers could receive in service of their country.
Read More“Abstract art is not the creation of another reality but the true version of reality”
Piet Mondrian.
If a person were a living canvas, Beth Bowen would be the art, painted with the brush of her astounding personal and professional transformation that grabbed her by surprise, and invited her to a party of immense gratification.
Read MoreCogniview - Organize Your Life and Manage Your Statistics
There’s an old saying, “figures don’t lie but liars figure.” One could note a rising graph of ice cream sales, then lay on top of that a rising trend of homicides, and come to the wrong conclusion. Vaclav Smil has made it his life’s work to demystify figures. Son John and I are reading Smil’s Numbers Don’t Lie and comparing notes via WhatsApp. We can’t resist telling you about it.
Read MoreIn August 1962, Bob Seaman ran the mile in 3:58 at Whitesbridge Stadium in London, England, becoming the first, and to this date the only, Valley-born athlete to beat what, at that time, was the magic mile mark. Seaman had a remarkable track career as a competitor, assistant, and head manager of United States Olympic women's teams and as an official at track and field events.
Read MoreThe Sunset Series aims to feature unique entertainment each week, from live music to nature tours and more. Learn more at southcoastbotanicgarden.org
TRue Blue is the Bluegrass wing of the @woodandsteellive music co. 🎻 Southern California
Read MoreSunday, July 10, saw a meeting of the SouthBay AutoClub at the beautiful new Rolling Hills Country Club. There was everything from a couple dozen Ferraris to a good representation of Porsches, an Aston Martin, a rare and exotic Konigsegg, a right-hand drive Ford GT 40 (the car Ford used to beat Ferrari),
Read MoreYou, like everyone else, assign value to things and experiences. Perhaps, for sentimental reasons, you cherish a toy from childhood yet, someone else may see it as junk.
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