Driver speeds through Hermosa Ave. stop signs, lunges at police after head on crash
by Teri Marin A driver speeding south in the northbound lane of Hermosa Avenue Wednesday morning blew through stop signs at Gould Avenue, and 22nd Street. And then, at the 16th Street stop sign, crashed head-on into a BMW. The impact was so powerful that the BMW crashed into a car stopped behind it. This […]
‘Flip’ Coca turned Lakers fandom into a career
by Will Watson For over 20 years, Phillip “Flip” Coca served as Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss’ personal assistant. Although he retired from the Lakers in 2013, Flip remained close to the Lakers family, and was presented his final Championship Ring in 2020. A 2001 Los Angeles Times article about Buss notes that […]
National Public Lands Day
This is an annual event that is celebrated on the fourth Saturday of September. Entrance fees waived at national parks and public lands, and thousands of volunteers come out to help restore public lands across the country. In celebration of National Public Lands Day locally, volunteers came out in droves to eradicate invasive weeds at […]
Las Candalistas Treasure Troving
After losing a 30 year lease on a large storage trove of holiday decor, arts and crafts supplies, party goods, fabric household items and garden supplies, Las Candalistas hosted a one-time Hidden Treasures Sale on October 2 at the Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall. The proceeds from the sale will support Las Candalistas’ many charities, […]
Casa de los Angelitos
On September 11, a special fundraiser was hosted by Adriana and Luigi Schiappa, at their charming Tuscan famiglia estate, to raise funds for Casa de los Angelitos, a non-profit maternity home helping women in crisis since 1986. Guests enjoyed a beautiful Italian feast, on red and white checkered tablecloths and under umbrellas while listening to […]
Brazilian in, Trinidadian out, good news for vegetarians, and other dining updates
Faith In The Future: There have been plenty of stories about gloom and doom in the restaurant industry, thanks to rising produce costs due to drought, a labor shortage, and other woes. All the same, very few restaurateurs are leaving the industry, and the lease rates for anyplace with a kitchen have trended up, not […]
The playing fields of Chadwick
by Jake Safane Chadwick School’s new Lichtenstein Family Field stands out as one of the most beautiful prep baseball and softball facilities in the South Bay. The credit goes in large part to businessman and philanthropist Warren Lichtenstein, who contributed $1.5 million towards the new fields, and to Chadwick’s new Center for Innovation and Research. […]
Using Lawn Tractors Safely: Important Rules
Every lawn care season is accompanied by a rise in emergency room visits. On average, 37,000 Americans get injured annually, according to The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission estimates. Do not let accidents ruin your summer if you are not sure on how to use the correct equipment, visit Lawngonewild and ask for help. The […]