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Vietnam revisited- Photographer Tom Sanders launches a project documenting the faces and stories of Vietnam veterans

Vietnam revisited- Photographer Tom Sanders launches a project documenting the faces and stories of Vietnam veterans

Tom Sanders became interested in the plight of war veterans while working on a class project in college. He was photographing veteran Lt. Randall Harris when he showed Sanders a six-inch scar across his stomach. He revealed to Sanders that [...]

Seven hopefuls take on Henry Waxman in 33rd District Congressional race

Seven hopefuls take on Henry Waxman in 33rd District Congressional race

Regardless of the outcome of the impending Congressional election, a new face will represent the South Bay next year, thanks to the California Citizens Redistricting Commission’s newly drawn 33rd District, which encompasses Agoura Hills and Malibu, and stretches through the [...]

Kelp Klippings: Diving in Palau

Kelp Klippings: Diving in Palau

By Dave Jensen, Body Glove dive master If you are a diver and have read articles about the top 10 places to dive, then Palauhas been on the list. These groups of islands are part of Micronesia. Traveling to Palau [...]

Moon passes sun, Venus is next

Moon passes sun, Venus is next

Sunday evening’s new moon contributed to a stunning solar eclipse that began about 5:30 p.m. The moon was at its apogee, the furthest point in its orbit from the earth on the day before the eclipse. Passing clouds enhanced the [...]

LiveWell Tots teaches respect, nutrition

LiveWell Tots teaches respect, nutrition

A bowl of beans sat in the center of a round child-size table. Bright green peas punctuated the dark red of the kidney beans and the speckled pinto beans. Taupe chickpeas were innumerable and black beans darkened the pot. “Do [...]

Hundreds gather at Manhattan Beach pier for historic photo

Hundreds gather at Manhattan Beach pier for historic photo

Hundreds of Manhattan Beach residents gathered at the pier on Sunday for a historical centennial photo. Photographer John Post, planted in a helicopter flying overhead, shot the photos as community members waved from the pier and the sand.

Lundquists promise $1 million for El Segundo schools

Lundquists promise $1 million for El Segundo schools

In his final act as chair of the El Segundo Education Foundation, Richard Lundquist announced a $1 million gift to the foundation from him and his wife Melanie. Lundquist announced  the $1 million gift Friday evening during the foundation’s annual [...]

Manhattan Beach Centennial Parade photos

Manhattan Beach Centennial Parade photos

Hundreds flocked to Manhattan Beach Boulevard on Saturday, parking their lawn chairs and picnic blankets on the street to watch 98 community groups – more than 2,000 people – participate in the city’s Centennial Parade.