The year is 1942. It is February 6, a Friday evening—the dead of winter, perhaps, but that doesn’t mean much in Southern California. The evening is warm, and a gentle breeze is blowing onshore from the Pacific Ocean.

In 2012, the vaquitas — the most endangered marine mammals — were on the brink of extinction. Grim predictions about these small porpoises found only in a narrow habitat in the northern Gulf of California and Mexico indicated that the species would likely be extinct by 2015.

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Earth Day Beauty of Nature Film Presentation of Giants Rising Sunday, April 21 at 4 pm.  Giants Rising is produced in partnership with the Redford Center and is narrated by musician Michael Franti. 

I grew up on the mean streets of Palos Verdes Estates, surrounded by colorful peacocks, black and white skunks, rattle snakes, green landscapes and the blue Pacific Ocean.  I loved it…still do.

The office of Winkworth Wealth Management, Sandro John Winkworth, Founder and President, was transformed into a creative and beautiful gallery scene in Malaga Cove Plaza last Sunday, February 25, 2024, during the FRESH VOICES

Local artists are showcasing their vibrant paintings, transforming the gallery into a kaleidoscope of colors and creativity.

The Palos Verdes peninsula’s near-perfect climate makes it possible for gardens in general and succulents in particular to be vibrantly beautiful year-round…providing their owners heed a few timely and important tips.

Episode 11 of “LA’s Own Marineland,” follows the lives of killer whales Orky and Corky after they were moved from Marineland to SeaWorld San Diego in 1987.

Evelyn Schmitt has become a beloved local photographer, even having one of her photographs of the Manhattan Beach pier featured by the Manhattan Beach City Council in February.

In 2024, the world of gardening continues to evolve, reflecting a diverse range of influences from environmental consciousness to cultural aesthetics.

The South Bay is home to many creative people, who draw inspiration from the sights and sounds of things we experience daily.  One of these talented people is local artist, Robin Jack Sarner

Introduction: Aquamarine, the radiant gemstone adorning the month of March, possesses a captivating allure that transcends its aesthetic beauty.

In Palos Verdes, we are accustomed to seeing dolphins, porpoises, whales and other marine life just off the coast of the Palos Verdes cliffs and beaches.

Each month, a small but passionate group of rock enthusiasts centered in the Palos Verdes Peninsula area gathers at the Peninsula Center Library to gain and exchange knowledge about rocks, minerals, gemstones and geology.