Ask Dr. Allen: The parent as a coach, or whose kid is this?
How many parents have asked themselves, “Who is this person living with me? They’re like strangers! They’ve become someone else. I don’t even recognize them.” After puberty, kids change. They are flooded with hormones that awaken their DNA. They feel more than they have ever felt. They think thoughts they haven’t thought before. Their mind […]
Spotlight on sports: Portuguese Bend Beach Club hosts PV Youth Basketball League
Volunteers from the Palos Verdes Youth Basketball League gathered at the Portuguese Bend Beach Club on March 17 to mark the end of another successful season. Attendees were thanked for the thousands of volunteer hours they collectively logged to support the league, which has grown to serve over 1,500 local kids by giving them the […]
Spotlight on education: PEF Wine Auction Event Donations of reserve & library wines
Peninsula Education Foundation (PEF) parents gathered at the private residence of Whitt and Tracey Lee, to donate a 95 point wine or higher to the foundation that will be auctioned off at their highly anticipated Spring fundraiser. Parents enjoyed homemade appetizers and a wine and nonalcoholic beverage bar at the February 25 evening. The Dr. […]
April 2024 Peninsula Calendar
Ongoing: Through Saturday, April 27 Art exhibit featuring The Artists’ Studio of PV Works of local artists well known on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Colorful paintings in acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, and graphite, as well as ceramics and wall hangings. Founded in 1998, The Artists’ Studio of Palos Verdes is a professional artist co-operative affiliated […]
Police Beat: Garage burglaries, vehicle burglaries, catalytic converter thefts
by Liz Mullen “The biggest trend we are seeing is property crimes,” Hermosa Beach Police Chief LeBaron said in a recent interview. “The smash and grabs are highly publicized. But although they are serious, they are not as frequent.” “We see a lot of bicycles stolen from garages,” LeBaron said. “People have got to realize, […]
Spotlight on Community: Black & Gold Affaire Peninsula High athletics benefit
The Peninsula High School Booster Club hosted a hugely successful fundraiser at the Palos Verdes Golf Club on March 8. With hundreds of guests in attendance and cheerleaders selling raffle tickets for big prizes, guests were enthralled with the sheer volume of silent and live auction items. They included a stunning Playa Del Rey mansion […]
Frontier Justice: Redondo Beach Rotary fundraiser
Victim Deputy Drinksalot is on the floor surrounded by Schott O’Whiskey, Casey Coalburner, Dewdrop Pinn, Maverick Bullock, Sheriff Tinstarr and Patty Petticoat at the Redondo Beach Rotary’s Murder Mystery fundraiser March 24 at R10 Social House. The event raised $31,000 to support community services, youth activities and international programs. Guests concluded that the bartender was […]
BCHD campus plan at risk by zoning fracas
by Garth Meyer The Beach Cities Health District’s proposed Healthy Living Campus could be stopped from ever being built because of a provision in the Redondo Beach draft General Plan update. The item, known as Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.), determines how many square feet may be built on public land. The General Plan draft was […]
How to Help a Loved One Struggling with Addiction?
Seeing a loved one struggling with addiction of any type is challenging and not a good sight. But it also gives you a chance to help them get better. The problem with addiction is that most people do not see they have a problem until it is too late. Sure, a heart-to-heart conversation can initiate […]