Horseless Carriage Club of So Cal holds Their Annual Tour of Pasadena By President of the Palos Verdes Historical Society Dana Graham

The last Saturday of each year the Horseless Carriage Club of So Cal holds their annual tour of Pasadena, San Marino, and environs. You must have a 1932 or older car to participate. The rain this year held attendance down to about half of normal -- some of these cars don't even have tops.

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The History of the Goose and the Crane By Author Geraldine Knatz, Ph.D.

No, this isn’t a post about two big birds. The Goose in this story is the largest wooden plane ever built officially known as the Hughes H-4 Hercules, but nicknamed the “Spruce Goose.” In 1943, the U. S. government commissioned Hughes Aircraft Company to build a large flying boat to move soldiers during the War. Because steel was in short supply, Hughes built the plane mostly out of birch (with some Spruce).

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Four Legged Friends Around the Peninsula and Maybe a Little Bit Beyond By Photographer and Contributor Dianne Gowder

I meet a lot of lovely dogs on my daily walks, some have become my friends, others I just meet in passing. Many don’t keep still long enough to have their photo taken but all of them seem to share my joy of being outdoors in this beautiful area.

I thought I might introduce you to a few.

I met this guy close up and personal through a fence. I think he makes a good cover model.

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Astra Lumina: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars Shining a New Light on the South Coast Botanic Garden By Photographer and Contributor Steve Tabor

The South Coast Botanic Garden has joined with the Moment Factory, and Fever, a ticketing outlet, to present their multi-media light and sound spectacular, Astra Lumina: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars.  Along the cosmic inspired pathway, guests are treated to an experience that transforms the Garden’s exhibits into an immersive display of light and sound. 

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