On April 14, 1926, mariners plying the waters between Catalina Island and Palos Verdes were greeted by a new and long needed aid to naviation; a powerful light from the new lighthouse at Point Vicente.
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In the flickering glow of Hollywood's eternal spotlight, where dreams are scripted and stars are born from auditions and ambition, a new enigma has emerged—not with a dramatic monologue or a red-carpet strut, but with the silent precision of code.
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Of the 531 Victory ships that were built during WWII, only three remain, the SS Red Oak Victory, in Richmond, Ca., the SS American Victory, in Tampa, Fl., and the SS Lane Victory, right here in San Pedro, Ca.
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For the past two decades, Bill Ailor has been on a mission to help the world prepare for a meteor crisis…
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In the wee hours of the morning John Martinis wife took the call that would lead to the most extraordinary day of their lives. On the phone was the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to announce her husband’s Nobel Prize Awards in Physics 2025, along with his team members, John Clarke and Michel H. Devoret.
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True to his South Bay style and strong social conscience, Rotarian David Henseler entered Starbucks for our interview wearing his signature Hawaiian shirt and shorts
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At this year’s Blue Hour event set at AltaSea’s campus at the Port of Los Angeles, attendees snacked on tasty treats inspired by the blue economy as they perused the most recent twists in ocean innovation.
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When Vladimir Khomyakov sits at the piano, time seems to stand still. His performances—equal parts technical mastery and emotional depth—have captivated audiences on stages across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
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🌟 November 2025 Horoscope: “Magic in the Midst of Change”
The stars are stirring their celestial cauldrons this month, sprinkling equal parts clarity, curiosity, and chaos.
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What would this haunting Halloween season be without our favorite monsters, Munsters and ghouls?
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Boris Karloff and Béla Lugosi are horror film legends, but few know them as union activists and founding members of the Screen Actors Guild. Between 1933 and 1937, both actively recruited actors and actresses to join the as-yet-unrecognized union – a delicate and risky business.
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Universal Studios had a hammerlock on the horror genre during Hollywood’s studio era. Their stable of stars, directors and writers understood the very nature of putting the face on a memorable monster. An eerie remote locale…dark and desperate situations…flawed characters (including a fair share of assorted loathsome ghouls), and a script tinged with wicked humor; this was the recipe for success.
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Point Vicente Lighthouse Palos Verdes, CA
Situated at Point Vincente, Palos Verdes, this 185 foot tall structure offers some of the best views of the California coastline around. As well as being a scenic, relaxing spot favoured by tourists and romantics alike; this lighthouse also has a darker side... and its very own ghost...
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"The only way to do great work is to love what you do.", Steve Jobs once said. This is truly fitting for Don Orsillo, who won his 7th Emmy in June for Outstanding Play by Play Announcing for the San Diego Padres
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Merlin David is the Executive Director of the Peninsula Friends of the Library, a non-profit dedicated to supporting the Palos Verdes Peninsula library system and dedicated to connecting the library with the community!
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Peninsula High School will have a new face on campus when school begins on August 20th, 2025. Dr. Kyle Garrity assumes the position of Principal
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In one of the most arguably significant movies of our times, “Citizen Kane,” Charles Foster Kane flippantly said, “I think it would be fun to run a newspaper.”
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