Words and photos by John Clayton
Have you ever seen a movie about some historical event and then, later on, gone to the places yourself? When you got there did you find it was as you thought it’d be, or was it all totally More

by Betty Lukas
Memoirs seem to be in fashion now. Book reviewers seem to revel in the muck. So do readers. The worst parents are showing up on page after page as detailed by the most facile of authors—usually the daughters of those parents—who More

Church and medicine combine to aid underprivileged in small African village
by Paul Ero
Contributing writer to the African Times
Greatness is unachievable to those who rest on their laurels. Dr. Dapo Popoola has never been one to shy away from challenges, wherever and More

Kathy Mallon relies on her experiences to teach science at Peninsula Heritage School
by Joan Erzer Behrens
The adage that “those who can, do; those who can’t, teach” certainly does not apply to Kathy Mallon.
Mallon is a science teacher at Peninsula Heritage School, More

David Tomblin is really excited about the rain.
Not any ordinary rain, mind you, but production-value moisture due to fall onstage Sept. 24, when the Norris Center for the Performing Arts launches its 28th season with “Singin’ in the Rain,” a stage adaptation of the classic Gene Kelly film.

The essay contest, open to all public and private school students on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, is named in honor of the late Herbert Albright in recognition of his many contributions to local and civic organizations. This year’s essay contest theme was based on More

Words and photos by John Clayton

It could have been the opening for a James Bond movie, or even one of those wonderful black and white mystery movies of the ‘30s or ‘40s.

Melody and Christy Schmidt show off some of their collected prom dresses.

My sister and I have been collecting clothes, shoes, luggage for abused and neglected children since we were 11 and 12 years More

As you enter the Southwest terminal at LAX this summer you’ll be greeted by a throng of giant whirring, buzzing robots. Don’t worry; they’re friendly. Their lights flash, “Happy Landings!” “Love the shoes!” and other cordial messages. Anyway, they’re only made of paint — More

When Andy Knox stood before 1,200 Olympic athletes, civic leaders, officials and volunteers at a ceremonial dinner last year marking the 25th anniversary of the 1984 Games, he brought full circle his deep involvement in one of the most successful events in both Olympic More