South Bay Boardriders’ contest showcases young, new surf stars
by Kevin Cody The future of South Bay surfing was showcased last Saturday, at 42nd Street in Manhattan Beach, and he is a she. Marlo Harris, 11, a Beach Cities native, now living in wave rich Dana Point, won the combined boys and girls division (14 and under), and the open women’s division at the […]
She keeps them on their toes: Tita Boulger and the Peninsula School of Performing Arts
story by Bondo Wyszpolski and photographs by Richard Horn Some people have a calling, almost from birth, and they not only pursue it but stick with it. Tita Boulger appears to fit into this category. She’s the founder and director of the Peninsula School of Performing Arts. She opened her studio in 1985. For those […]
Malaga’s mission – Malaga Bank credits its success to its local focus
by Stacey A. Morse The people at Malaga Bank take the title “community bank” seriously, using their time, labor and money to support the area’s students, small businesses and numerous nonprofits, while turning around loans for community members in short order. Last month, those efforts were recognized at the Palos Verdes Chamber of Commerce’s Salute […]
Out front with Jim Lindberg of Pennywise
Off the beaten path Jim Lindberg sounds off on his solo album, “Songs from the Elkhorn Trail” by Bondo Wyszpolski Pennywise singer and songwriter Jim Lindberg needs little or no introduction, since the band (with Fletcher Dragge, Randy Bradbury, and Byron McMackin) has been a hard-rocking local—and national—sensation since the 1990s. On his just released […]
Spotlight on Education – Iconic La Venta Inn is Venue for Peninsula Education Foundation’s Major Donor Party
A big heartfelt Thank You by Peninsula Education Foundation went out to the hundreds of major donors who were recognized for supporting Palos Verdes Peninsula schools in a significant way. Major Donors who give $2,500 or more during the school year have the satisfaction of helping PVP schools and are invited to special access events. […]
“Nights of Cabiria” – Timeless [MOVIE REVIEW]
Tapping into and going beyond the Italian post war Neorealism film movement that had a more politicized vision of the poor with an emphasis on injustices inflicted on them, director Federico Fellini homed in with a razor-sharp lens on individuals from the lower fringes of society and their struggles to survive. “Nights of Cabiria,” which […]
Spotlight on Business – Citizens of the Year-Non-Profit of the Year Business Excellence Awards
The annual Salute to Business and Citizens of the Year signature lunch celebrated the resilience of community on November 18th at Trump National Golf Club. Hosted by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, there were many honorees. Malaga Bank, Medawar’s Fine Jewelers and PVP Association of Realtors were awarded the 2021 business honorees. The […]
The race for the NBA title
We have now completed a quarter of the season. Sensations and surprises should already be passed. This will allow us to draw our first conclusions about two of the best teams this season. It is possible and even probable that one of these named teams will become champions after the final round. If you want […]