At Thanksgiving time (or any time), many of life’s most joyous occasions occur around the table. Family and friends gather, food is prepared or purchased, and everlasting memories are made. With the tone properly set and the elements painstakingly in place, all that is remaining is how to properly navigate your way around the table and elegantly bring the food into your mouth.
Read MoreKP Publishing has announced the presale release of The Rockaway Chronicles, a nostalgic and deeply personal new book by longtime writer and storyteller Jackie Balestra. In this vivid memoir, Balestra invites readers into six decades of summers spent on the Rockaway Peninsula—a place that shaped her childhood, her family’s history, and her enduring love for coastal life.
Read MoreOf the 531 Victory ships that were built during WWII, only three remain, the SS Red Oak Victory, in Richmond, Ca., the SS American Victory, in Tampa, Fl., and the SS Lane Victory, right here in San Pedro, Ca.
Read MoreFew wine regions in the world feel as effortlessly inviting as Santa Barbara wine country. Here, the coastal fog rolls in like a soft morning whisper, the Pacific breeze carries hints of salt and sage, and vineyard rows stretch across valleys shaped by ancient uplift and ocean-carved geology
Read More“Paris is always a good idea”* and apres the 69th BFI London Film Festival, where I was press delegate in October (since the 46th) that will be featured in December “At The Movies….”
Read MoreThanksgiving is a time for gratitude, delicious food, and quality time with loved ones. Hosting the ultimate Thanksgiving party requires careful planning, creativity, and a dash of warmth and hospitality. In this article, we will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to host the most memorable Thanksgiving gathering that your guests will cherish for years to come.
Read MoreHere in the South Bay and along the Palos Verdes Peninsula, sunsets carry an extra kind of magic
Read MoreI had a date with Danielle to do some Christmas shopping. I relished times alone with my one and only four-year-old granddaughter…
Read MoreJoin the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for these wonderful December events!
Read MoreA Santa visit at the beach captured by founder and photographer Mark DeJohn may be South Bay’s most unique celebration of the holidays.
Read MoreThe Atrium of Palos Verdes Art Center shimmered with gold streamers and gold and black table dressings and sparkled with illuminated hydrangea floral centerpieces, an exquisite atmosphere created to celebrate the 50th Anniversary Gala of The Circle of Palos Verdes Art Center.
Read MoreFor the past two decades, Bill Ailor has been on a mission to help the world prepare for a meteor crisis…
Read MoreLara Marmelstein had been a highly ranked (5.0) tennis player for more than 30 years when a buddy introduced her to a new racquet sport with a silly name: pickleball. The 54-year-old nurse from San Juan Capistrano was instantly hooked.
Read MoreWhen Lisa Solomon first stepped onto a Megaformer in Los Angeles around 2008, she had no idea that a friend's recommendation would transform not just her own fitness journey…
Read MoreIn the wee hours of the morning John Martinis wife took the call that would lead to the most extraordinary day of their lives. On the phone was the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to announce her husband’s Nobel Prize Awards in Physics 2025, along with his team members, John Clarke and Michel H. Devoret.
Read MoreIn today’s digital world, kids are surrounded by screens from the moment they wake up to the time they go to bed. Between online classes, TV, and mobile games, many children are missing out on something incredibly important– hands-on, sensory play. But there’s real science behind why simple, tactile play things like squishies or plush toys can have lasting benefits for development, learning, and emotional health.
Read MoreIn the summer of 1965, on Bainbridge Island, Joel and Joan Pritchard created a game meant to bring people together. It was a blend of tennis, badminton, and family laughter, a sport born from simplicity, connection, and joy.
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