The Gardners’ stone garden on the Palos Verdes Peninsula
by Stephanie Cartozian Near the end of 2012, Catherine and Dennis Gardner were in escrow on a house on Sweetbay Road. When that fell through, they entered escrow on a vacant lot on upper Cinnamon Drive. “We were going to bite the bullet, build our dream house, and get a view,” Catherine Gardner recalled. “Then […]
Spotlight on cars
Photos by Craig Hymovitz Although Peninsula Cars and Coffee is not officially back until next month, a number of auto enthusiasts couldn’t wait. They gathered at the Promenade on the Peninsula on Saturday, April 3 with some of the Peninsula’s finest show cars. Peninsula Cars and Coffee is hosted by the Palos Verdes Concours d’ […]
School board member Frankel remembered for commitment
by Stephanie Cartozian Close friend Jeannie Hahn said of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School Board member Jeffrey Frankel, “He was a tireless board member who did not give up till a job was finished. He used to say, ‘One act of kindness, sparks another act of kindness.’ And that sparked him.” Frankel passed away, at […]
Hermosa Beach schools receive big gift from Kiwanis Holiday Tree Lot sales
The Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club is donating $40,000 in proceeds from last year’s Holiday Tree Lot sales to school programs and for college scholarships. Among the recipients is the Hermosa Beach School District counseling program, which received a $10,000 check last Thursday. The donation followed a talk to the club by superintendent Jason Johnson about […]
Hermosa Beach Council candidate Jackson wants more nimble city government
by Dan Blackburn “We’re a small city,” said Hermosa Beach council candidate Raymond Jackson this week, “and one would think we’d be more nimble in our ability to get things done. It’s a source of frustration for residents and business owners, alike.” Jackson said he wants “to try and help the city figure out where […]
Five Unique Father’s Day Gifts
Finding the perfect gift for the person you love can be hard. So it’s best to check out some great retired and rare Limoges items here to find a truly impressive gift for your loved ones! With the past year we’ve had, everyone deserves a lot more than your run-of-the-mill present. I’ve decided to make […]