Veterans Day is intended to honor and thank all military personnel who served the United States in all wars, particularly living veterans. It is marked by parades and church services and in many places the American flag is hung at half-mast.
Read MoreYou are cordially invited to a heartfelt celebration honoring our esteemed Veterans. Let’s come together to show our appreciation for their dedication and service.
Read MoreSince c. 2000 I’ve been a press delegate for the BFI London Film Festival (LFF) at least a dozen times, on “hiatus” since 2019 because of the global travel issues. I was glad to return in October (4th – 14th) for the 67th annual event; and great to be back in London, England “again for the first time” to enjoy the culture and terrain my favorite city I’ve traveled to countless times, and lived in, see longtime friends and make new acquaintances.
Read MoreI’ll add more early history, but suffice to say for now that the “Palos Verdes Project”, as it was then called, was started just after World War I and did pretty well thru the ’20’s.
Read MoreThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes was incorporated in 1973, the last of the 4 cities on the Palos Verdes Peninsula to incorporate. The major driving force for incorporation at the time was zoning and density which, when it was just part of LA County, gave the residents little say. When 20 story condos a la Santa Monica were proposed along PV Drive South, that was the last straw. The Palos Verdes Bay Club, built in 1964 and while only 3 stories high, was the first (and last) of these.
Read MoreA quote that perpetually stirs my soul is: "Discover the passion that kindles your inner fire, allowing you to shine brilliantly, illuminating the world ✨." Diwali, bathed in divine radiance, offers a magnificent moment to fill our surroundings with the tender warmth of joy and togetherness.
Read MoreEvery professional engineer was once a child. In the past, kids with this proclivity had to resort to pulling apart Dad’s short-wave radio to figure out how it worked.
Read MorePublished this month, George Hurrell's Hollywood is a revised, updated edition—with 120 new images--of the 2013 Running Press book. The first edition was honored in 2022 by Esquire Magazine as Number Eleven of the “125 Best Film Books.” On October 28, it will be honored as one of “The 100 Greatest Film Books” by The Hollywood Reporter, with a star-studded ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre.
Read MoreThe Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor has a rich and storied history dating back to the 1930s. As One of the oldest Boys & Girls Clubs in California, over the past eight decades, it has evolved and expanded its reach to positively impact the lives of countless young people in the San Pedro, Wilmington, and Harbor Gateway regions.
Read MoreFifty delegates are in their final stages of preparing for the 35th annual international beauty pageant hosted by Virgelia Productions that will take place at the Redondo Beach Performer Arts Center on Nov. 18.
Read More"Here’s to all the badass women out there trying to make it in this world."
This book is to honor all the women that are succeeding, and struggling to push ahead in every industry.
Read MoreWinter can be more than dormancy and mid-term elections. There are plenty of crops that can be grown throughout the winter and they include some of the most nutrient dense ones; kale, bok choi and spinach. If you live in a climate with mild winters your winter garden can be overflowing with:
Read MoreMonika Spruch’s odyssey from a young opera enthusiast in Poland to a flourishing entrepreneur in the U.S. is woven with melodies of passion, dreams, and unwavering dedication.
Read More100th Anniversary Gala at the Palos Verdes Golf Club
Read MoreGuided Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, November 11th, 9am. Celebrate Veterans Day walking through restored coastal sage scrub habitat and stop at a former gun emplacement to learn about the military history of the area. Don’t miss the Nature Education Center with activities for the whole family. Easy to Moderate. San Pedro. Sign up at: pvplc.org/calendar
Read MoreThe South Coast Botanic Garden (Garden) is hosting a traveling exhibition created by Danish sculptural artist, Thomas Dambo, “Trolls: Save the Humans.” Dambo and these mythical Scandinavian creatures bring to life a message that people often overlook, that with a bit of creativity they can use recycled materials to create art and other practical projects used in everyday life while they reduce the volumes of waste collecting in landfills across the globe.
Read MoreOf all of the wine regions that California has to offer, there is a delightful place you will find as you travel from Sacramento toward Lake Tahoe. There you will find shops, eateries, Wineries and more to enjoy.
Read MoreThe following is the sixth article in a 12-part series covering “LA’s Own Marineland,” a podcast documentary on the history of the oceanarium produced, written, and hosted by writer-podcaster Tod Perry. The first article in the series, “The Birth of Marineland,” which takes a behind-the-scenes look at the show’s genesis and production, can be read here.
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