Since it started in 1975, The Circle — a local women’s support group — has worked behind the scenes of the Palos Verdes Peninsula community to promote the arts.
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Judith Haron is an artist based in Laguna Beach, but she isn’t a conventional painter. She works with a unique medium called egg tempera to craft illuminated manuscripts reminiscent of Medieval Times artworks.
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The phrase "dog days of summer" often conjures images of scorching heat, lazy afternoons, and the peak of summer's intensity.
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August is a unique month for gardening in the South Bay area of Greater Los Angeles. With its Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters
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Peridot, a vibrant green gemstone, is the traditional birthstone for August.
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The starfish, with its unique beauty and intriguing characteristics, has long captivated the imagination of many cultures around the world.
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For the past decade, Linda Grimes, the executive director of the San Pedro Waterfront Arts District, has been working to promote art in San Pedro.
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Harbor seals (Phoca vitulina), known for their expressive eyes and playful demeanor, have captivated human imagination for centuries.
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Monthly Guided Nature Walk at Vicente Bluffs Reserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, August 10th, 9am. Follow the bluff top from Point Vicente to Oceanfront Estates.
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I’ve always loved butterflies, but even more so after reading about their lifecycle and paying several visits to the butterfly pavilion at the South Coast Botanic Gardens.
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The ruby, renowned for its fiery red hue and captivating brilliance, is the birthstone for July.
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”It’s A Small World After All” was the major theme song of the Disney Pavilion at the 1964 World’s Fair, the year I made my first visit to the Empire State with our family after attending (my late) brother’s commencement at The Lawrenceville School (L’ville) near Princeton, NJ.
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Ray Kinman, originally from San Pedro, now runs his own independent woodcarving business in Grass Valley in Northern California.
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Living in the South Bay we often find ourselves looking out over Santa Monica Bay mesmerized by its tranquil waters under an umbrella of blue skies.
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Encountering a rabbit as it crosses your path is not just an adorable moment of wildlife observation; it’s a phenomenon rich with cultural significance, embedded in ancient superstitions and modern interpretations.
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Twenty years ago, Barbara Winkler stumbled upon Quilts of Valor, a national nonprofit organization that honors veterans with quilts, online.
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Torrance-based photographer, Patrick Smyth, has been honing his skills in photography for decades.
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Palos Verdes Blue Butterfly Recovery Partners released captive-bred butterflies onto restored habitat on the Defense Fuel Support Point in San Pedro on May 23, 2024 during LA Fleet Week
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