Palos Verdes Pulse

08/19/2024

Lets Celebrate Summer with Spectacular Sea Creatures of the Pacific Ocean. By Don Hurzeler.

Sea Creatures of the Pacific By Photographer and Contributor Don Hurzeler

08/15/2024

Do You Love Old Hollywood, The Golden Age of Hollywood? Do You Like Glamour? Do You Like a Formal Tea or to Pretend You're Living Like Royalty? Do You Like Hollywood History? Do You Like Art? If You Like Any of These Mark Your Calendar for the Hollywood on the Hill Social Event of the Season October 20, 2024

Hollywood on the Hill! The Palos Verdes Historical Society and The Palos Verdes Art Center are Hosting an Exclusive Tea! Purchase Your Tickets Now for October 20, 2024.

08/12/2024

It's a Medieval to Modern Monday with the Beautiful and Illuminated Art of Judith Haron.

Judith Haron is an artist based in Laguna Beach, but she isn’t a conventional painter. She works with a unique medium called egg tempera to craft illuminated manuscripts reminiscent of Medieval Times artworks.

08/10/2024

What is the Symbolism of the Star Fish? They are More Than a Resident of the Sea.

The starfish, with its unique beauty and intriguing characteristics, has long captivated the imagination of many cultures around the world.

08/09/2024

At Palos Verdes Pulse we Savor the Dog Days of Summer With our Beloved Furry Friends. They Love it when the Sun and Surf Meet the Salty Sea.

The phrase "dog days of summer" often conjures images of scorching heat, lazy afternoons, and the peak of summer's intensity.

08/08/2024

Let's Celebrate International Cat Day With Famous Felines From the Silver Screen and Historian Mary Mallory.

While dogs are often considered man’s best friend, cats seem to be women’s loyal companions. Canines lead the way in early film appearances, but cats are now catching up, perhaps thanks to their frisky, funny personalities.

08/07/2024

Hooray for National Lighthouse Day! We Also Commemorate & Celebrate the 150th Year Anniversary of Point Fermin Lighthouse.

Built on the cliffside overlooking the entrance to the Los Angeles Harbor and the Santa Catalina Channel, the Pt. Fermin Lighthouse (Lighthouse) lit its lamp in late 1874, and stands as a lasting monument to City of Los Angeles’ and California’s rich history.

08/06/2024

Come Set Sail With Mike Towle on a Trip Back in Time When He Covers the Port of Los Angeles. It's FREE, Fun & Fabulous. Friday, August 8, 2024 Park.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! A FUN, FREE & FANTASTIC LECTURE AT HESSE COMMUNITY PARK ON August 9, 2024, AT 4 PM

07/21/2024

In Search of Space Exploration. Happy Anniversary Adventurers.

“Team Apollo” was an endearing term used with love by those of us who participated behind the scenes of that first “Boot Print” on the moon.

07/19/2024

Join Us to Unlock the Secrets to the Port of Los Angeles History With Mike Towle on August 9, 2024 for a Fun, FREE & Fabulous Presentation at 4:00PM at Hesse Park.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! A FUN, FREE & FANTASTIC LECTURE AT HESSE COMMUNITY PARK ON August 9, 2024, AT 4 PM

07/14/2024

What Do the Seals of the South Bay Symbolize? See Beyond Their Sweet Puppy Eyes.

Harbor seals (Phoca vitulina), known for their expressive eyes and playful demeanor, have captivated human imagination for centuries.

07/11/2024

It's Time for Take Off With Test Pilot Jeremy Vanderhal! Don't Miss Him on Friday, July 12, 2024 at 4PM @ Hesse Community Park. Refreshments Will be Served. Fasten Your Seatbelts.

Jerome Vanderhal - Diverse Skies: Exploring Career Paths in Aviation

07/02/2024

Sharing Summer's Hottest Stories With YOU! They're Sizzling.

of the red, white, and blue!🎆🌴⛵🍍

07/01/2024

It's a Marine Mammal Care Center Kind of Monday. Go Seals! By Steve Tabor.

Living in the South Bay we often find ourselves looking out over Santa Monica Bay mesmerized by its tranquil waters under an umbrella of blue skies. 

06/23/2024

Create Harmony With Our Local Hummingbirds. They are More Magical Than Meets the Eye.

Hummingbirds, with their iridescent feathers and rapid wing beats, are among the most captivating creatures in the animal kingdom.

06/20/2024

It's Summer Soltice! Let's Celebrate the Official Start of Summer with Sunsets by Photographer & Adventurer, Dianne Gowder, Walking About Photography by Dianne Gowder.

Why do we get such stunning sunsets? It turns out that we live in one of the best places in the world to experience these wonders!

06/19/2024

It's Wildlife Wednesday. Don't Overlook the Importance and Benefits of our Masked Fur Friends.

Raccoons, with their masked faces and dexterous paws, are often considered some of the cutest animals in the wild.

06/17/2024

Don't Miss Out! Soar Through the Sky With Local Resident & Pilot Jeremy Vanderhal. July 12, 2024 at 4PM at Hesse Community Park. FREE Fun and Fabulous.

Jerome Vanderhal - Diverse Skies: Exploring Career Paths in Aviation

06/07/2024

It's Friday With the Fox...That's Steven Fox, Composer & Conductor.

Steven Fox, founder and CEO of the Entertainment in Music Association, has spent the past 22 years cultivating his professional orchestra, Golden State Pops Orchestra (GSPO), and since 2021, the Los Angeles Film Orchestra.

06/04/2024

A Tuesday Tribute to a Costume Legend and Former Marineland of the Pacific Dancer. The Many Talents of Pete Menefee.

Pete Menefee is a remarkable man with a most wonderful varied career.  Pete grew up in the San Diego area as well as Hawaii and from the age of 3 he loved to draw.

06/04/2024

Pete Menefee is a remarkable man with a most wonderful varied career.  Pete grew up in the San Diego area as well as Hawaii and from the age of 3 he loved to draw.

06/03/2024

What Does Venus Moon Foresee for You? Here's Your June Forecast.

Embarking on a journey through the celestial landscape of 2024, we aim to blend the wisdom of astrology with inspiring and affirmative guidance.

06/02/2024

Beautiful Inside and Out, Local Newscaster Vera Jimenez, South Bay Resident Makes the World a Better Place.

We never really know our celebrities. We see them on screen and can only guess at who they are, where they come from, and what's important to them.

06/01/2024

Did You Know the Month of June Has Three Birthstones? Which One Represents You?

June is one of the few months that boast three unique birthstones, each with its own distinct beauty, energy, and properties. The trio—pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone—offers a fascinating range of colors, characteristics, and historical significance, making them cherished by gem enthusiasts an...

05/26/2024

Take a Walk Around the Vietnam Wall of Remembrance with Steve Tabor, Right Here in Gardena and Serving the South Bay.

Early on an April morning a truck carrying a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Memorial) Wall, “The Wall That Heals” (Wall), arrived at Johnson Park in the City of Gardena. 

05/22/2024

Love Antiques? Vintage? Beautiful Items for Your Beautiful Home? Special Gifts for Friends and Family? Palos Verdes? Gorgeous, Serene Settings? Architectural History on the Hill? Then Let the Shopping Begin at the Saint Francis Antique Show.

Proceeds from the 3- day fundraiser support the Mission and Outreach of St. Francis Church

05/19/2024

It's a Soaring Seagull Kind of Sunday in the South Bay.

Surrounding the Palos Verdes Peninsula, where the scent of salt hangs heavy in the air and the cry of seagulls echoes across the harbor, there exists a tale as old as the ocean itself

05/17/2024

Fabulous Flowers Friday by Adventurer & Photographer, Dianne Gowder

A sight to behold! If you have never been to the Flower Fields in Carlsbad I highly recommend it

05/13/2024

Breaking...Wayfarers Chapel is in Transformation and Transition.

Exactly 73 years after Wayfarers Chapel opened its doors, city and chapel leaders unveiled their new plan to save the historic chapel, which has been closed to the public since February as a result of rapid land movement in the area.

05/10/2024

Love a Classic Sitcom? The Golden Age of Sitcoms? This One is for YOU! Let's Take a Trip Back in Time.

 Of course, I am not the only person who grew up in and around show business. Neither am I unique in that I worked in the industry – on both sides of the camera, if you will.