Dr. Ken Wright, a pediatric ophthalmologist, has helped revolutionize the field of eye surgery over the course of his career. He has become world-famous in his field through writing breakthrough papers and bestselling books about how to conduct eye surgeries to correct issues such as double vision, crossed eyes and eye misalignment.
Read MoreAlthough 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.
Read MoreVeterans 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 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 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 MoreUnder a canopy of Pepper and Redwood Trees, Rolling Hills Estates Mayor, Britt Huff, leaned into the microphone to get everyone’s attention as Girl Scout Troops 12345 and 7055 presented a Flag Salute and then led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Read MoreThe Japanese American National Museum (JANM) in the Little Tokyo section of downtown Los Angeles currently is housing a unique piece of American history, the Ireichō, informally referred to as the Book of Names.
Read MoreSeptember is a busy month for the Point Vicente Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution! First, they were delighted to meet the new Executive Director of the Peninsula Friends of the Library, Merlin David
Read MoreThank you! Thank me! Being grateful sets me free.
An attitude of gratitude celebrates your every experience as a precious lesson learned and becomes a stepping stone to higher ground. Especially when you navigate a rut or setback, your great-full-ness becomes a shock absorber that makes even the bumps smoother.
Read MoreBiofields Forever By Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas, PhD - International Hypnosis Federation President, Author, Artist and More
(Includes excerpts from “Spiritual Counselor’s Secrets” by Stockwell and Kenedi, available at 310 541-4844 or email ihf@cox.net)
Read MoreThe Symbolism of Angels
Angels are spiritual beings who serve God in various capacities. They are often depicted as messengers, guardians, and protectors. In many cultures, angels are also seen as symbols of hope, love, and light.
Read MoreWhen I dedicated my life to professional photography, I had no idea the amount of hard work that was actually entailed. When I have time to shoot for myself, I do what I can to take as much happiness from it as possible, because the next wave of demand is right around the corner.
Read MoreImagine yourself sitting on a couch with a heavy duty strap twisted across your lap like a seatbelt. You, the couch, and your entire living room are anchored to a 2,500 pound platform made of welded steel, and you’re in free fall over the desert. Five thousand feet above ground and approximately 20 seconds before impact, you release the strap, but it doesn’t move. You look down to see the twisted webbing in your lap and begin to untangle it. Five years ago, I put a good friend into this exact predicament.
Read MoreSlightly less than a decade ago, Geraldine Knatz, former Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles, asked Leonard Aube, former Executive Director of the Annenberg Foundation, to evaluate and seed fund a proposal of moving the Southern California Marine Institute (SCMI) to the Port’s City Dock No. 1.
Read MoreI've always been fascinated by water, ever since I was a child in
Australia I've been a Water-Baby, and the feeling of floating underwater
has been my happy place my whole life.
I believe that an individual's passion is contagious, and I was left inspired after getting to know Joey Jennings. He is a 26-year-old south bay native who grew up on the peninsula in Palos Verdes. Joey has led by example when thinking about what it means to give back to our community. Joey recalls being involved in sports at the age of three, specifically surfing and skateboarding.
Read MoreExperiencing a truly intimate connection with Earth and the natural world is something most humans dream about at some point in their life.
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