Letters to the Editor 1-23-25
Rebar, not barbed wire Dear ER: I read with sadness that Thelma Greenwald passed away last October. Though I didn’t know Thelma well, we had a lot in common — the house in Hermosa Beach at 9th and The Strand; and yes, it was my dad who put that coiled rebar (it wasn’t barbed wire) […]
World Surf League QS surfers dominate Dive N’ Surf contest
Photos by Steve Gaffney (SteveGaffney.com) The offshore winds that drove flames from the Pacific Palisades highlands to the sea at the north end of Santa Monica Bay, destroying over 6,000 homes, created ideal conditions for the nearly 200 surfers who competed in the Dive N’ Surf/South Bay Boardriders contest. The contest was held on Saturday, […]
Spotlight on Community: Peninsula Parade of Lights
On the evening of December 7, The City of Rolling Hills Estates joined neighboring cities at El Pollo Inka to commemorate the community while guests enjoyed visits with Santa Claus and a delicious South American buffet dinner. Sponsors of festivities included staffs from UCLA Health, Malaga Bank, Promenade PV, Rolling Hills Dental Group and Waste […]
Spotlight on Charity: “A Very Gatsby” The Roaring ‘20s Winter Fete
Palos Verdes Junior Women’s Club, celebrating their 67th year of service to the South Bay Community, held their annual holiday luncheon and boutique, themed “A Very Gatsby “on December 8 at the Marriott in Torrance. This special event of shopping, plated luncheon, and fundraising was in true PV Junior style and elegance. The funds raised […]
Spotlight on Medicine: Torrance Memorial Medical Center Holiday Festival of the Trees Gala
The 41st Annual Holiday Festival Gala at Torrance Memorial was an extraordinary evening of giving, raising $2.1 million to support the hospital’s Emergency Department expansion. Held in a beautifully decorated 23,000-square-foot tent, the event featured gourmet dining, live and silent auctions, and 32 dazzling holiday trees. A highlight of the night was the announcement of […]
Spotlight on Medicine: Studio 24 Gala Shines Bright
A Night of Glamour and Generosity On November 9, Terranea Resort sparkled with excitement as the community boogied the night away in support of Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Centers. Terranea’s Studio 54 provided an inspiring backdrop for the signature gala, which featured cocktails with a gorgeous ocean sunset backdrop, chef-prepared fare and electrifying […]