Lodi Wines and Wineries: Tasting - Markus Wine Co – 2018 domo, Carignane Blend By Wine Aficionado and Founder of California Corks John Krause

Swiss-born Markus Niggli was brought on by Steve Borra in 2006 to handle the cellar for Borra Vineyards, but Markus steadily climbed the ladder to winemaker in 2010. Markus was an early believer in natural winemaking with a goal of expressing the vineyard and each vintage as authentically as possible, resulting in his first releases of critically successful fresh and racy whites

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Roam the Wilderness: June 2023 Event Schedule for Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

SPECIAL EVENTS  

Guided Nature Walk at Sacred Cove – Abalone Cove Reserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, June 10th, 9am.  Situated in the Abalone Cove Reserve and located between Portuguese Point and Inspiration Point, this secluded cove features wonderful rock formations edged with tide pools and a channel into a sea cave.  Moderate to strenuous. RPV. Sign up at: pvplc.org/calendar 

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A TransPacific Celebration of Spring and Cultures: The City of Torrance Celebrates Its Annual Cherry Blossom Festival By Photographer and Contributor Steve Tabor

With the unending string of winter storms tracking across California, many of us were looking forward to the first signs of Spring.  Among those sights are the Cherry Blossoms that bloom  throughout the South Bay.  Beginning in 2001, the City of Torrance received an annual donation of cherry blossom trees donated by Soka Gakkai International (SGI), a global community-based network of individuals who practice the philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism.  Over time, the number of cherry blossom trees has expanded to over 200 individual trees that have been planted at parks and the City of Torrance Civic center in the City of Torrance. 

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Why Palos Verdes Pulse Reigns as the Ultimate Read: Embracing the Digital Magazine Revolution

As we increasingly pivot towards digital lifestyles, a growing trend is the shift from traditional paper magazines to their digital counterparts. This transition is largely attributable to several compelling factors, including the unparalleled convenience, cost-effectiveness, and most importantly, the environmental sustainability of digital magazines.

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Wayfarer's Chapel: Celebrating 72 Years of Architectural Brilliance By Photographer and Contributor Steve Tabor

Long considered as an iconic symbol of the Peninsula, the Reverend Dr. David Brown and the Architectural Resources Group (ARG) are determined to gain national recognition for Wayfarers Chapel and its architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, Jr., commonly referred to as Lloyd Wright (Wright), as a National Historic Landmark (NHL).

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From Vine to Beverage: How to Make Fresh Tomato Juice and Elevate Your Bloody Mary Game By Ecological Farming and Sustainability Expert, Rick Perillo

Every home gardener grows tomatoes for good reason. Stores often sell tomato varieties that ship well and look pristine with taste as an afterthought. They arrive at the store after a long journey in a refrigerated truck that turns their flesh mealy and their true taste undeveloped. A tomato from the garden however, has a firm texture and pops with flavor. 

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Life Lessons from Betty White: How to Live a Joyful and Purposeful Life By Writer Patty Sullivan

 Betty White’s award-winning career spanned seven decades.  From the early days of television on the game-show circuit to her unforgettable roles on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Golden Girls, and Hot in Cleveland, she was the First Lady of Television.  With her irreverent wit and comedic timing, she was a force of nature forever cherished by fans young and old

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The Palos Verdes Golf Club Becomes the Stage for an Exciting Finish as the LPGA Wraps UP the DIO Implant LA Open By Photographer and Contributor Steve Tabor

The Palos Verdes Golf Club (PVGC) hosted the Ladies Professional Golf Association’s (LPGA) for the 2023 DIO Implant LA Open from March 27th to April 2nd.  Competing for the $1.75 million purse were 144 golfers including sixteen of the top twenty golfers on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings (RWWGR), major championship winners, multiple winners on the LPGA tour, and notable alumni from UCLA, USC, and Pepperdine University. 

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Empowering Young Female Hockey Players: The Story of Estela Rivas Bryant and The Empowerment Effect By Writer and Contributor Maileena Faaita

In a world that may seem scary, nerve racking, or uneasy, it is important for people to find their happy place. It is important that we have a safe space to be ourselves whatever that may look like. Estela Rivas Bryant is someone who has been able to offer this to young female hockey players through a local non-profit program.

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Putting a 21st Century Twist on a Centuries Old Profession- Fire Grazers Returns to the Peninsula By Photographer and Contributor Steve Tabor

Michael Choi and his brothers, Aaron and Joseph, owners of Fire Grazers, Inc. have returned for their annual brush clearance activities across the Peninsula.  To many Peninsula residents and residents of surrounding areas, they have become local celebrities along with their herd of 700 goats.

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LOVE On 4 PAWS: Animal-assisted Therapy Organization Seeks Pets to Help People in Need By Contributor and Artist, Lynn Attig

Therapy Dog Maya recently visited a group mental health session for teenage girls at Torrance-based Del Amo Hospital. As she worked her way around the circle, each of the troubled teens had a chance to pet, scratch or hug her. Maya lingered a moment with one 15-year-old girl, who turned to Maya’s handler, Jim, and said quietly, “This is the happiest time I have had since I’ve been here.” Then she smiled.

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