The following is the seventh 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.
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Pets have been a part of human life for centuries. They provide companionship, love, and support, and they can have a positive impact on our physical and mental health
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Our little corner of the world is very rich in history, even if it’s only been tracked for a couple of hundred years. The Palos Verdes Historical Society schedules regular programs promoting the appreciation of local history as well as their efforts to find a home for a large collection of artifacts from the Peninsula.
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As we approach the holidays, instead of stressing ourselves because of social obligations and family drama, let’s instead focus on changing our habits.
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“Why are you staring at the freezer?”
“The orange juice says ‘concentrate’”
Are you ready to be happy, strong and joy-centered anywhere and any time– even in a traffic jams, on hold, in a stressful meeting or while waiting in a long line at the grocery store? Then give yourself a break.
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Although the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919 and brought an end to the World War that was supposed to be the “War to end all wars,” an armistice was declared seven months earlier on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month between the forces of Germany and the Allied nations that brought a temporary halt to the hostile actions by all parties.
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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.
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Join Us in a Tribute to Our Heroes
You are cordially invited to a heartfelt celebration honoring our esteemed Veterans. Let’s come together to show our appreciation for their dedication and service.
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Since 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.
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I’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.
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The 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.
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A 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.
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Every 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.
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Published 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.
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The 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.
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Fifty 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.
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"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.
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Winter 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:
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