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Happy New Year, Palos Verdes! January is my favorite issue! The PV Magazine Team put together its third Year in Review issue. And as we revisited the 2022 stories, we are reminded of our incredible community and its generosity. Although we could not cover every story, we highlighted various ones. Events are numerous, but December 2022 was the busiest I remember. Fundraisers, parties, and family fun abounded around town. Organizations’ talented Chairs and Co-Chairs and the talented men and women who put these events together amaze me. From decor to auction items, volunteers tirelessly gave their time to make the events huge successes. I thank all those who opened your event to our magazine, especially Julia Parton Rosas! I love seeing everyone attend the events and I express my heartfelt thanks for allowing me to be a part of this wonderful community. Although we are not a newspaper, we have begun getting a few emails from community members sending us tributes about a deceased loved one. In October, we decided to include a call to action to send us your tributes and memories of anyone who passed in 2022. We received only a few but we knew we had to share them. If you have lost someone and want to remember them, we can help carry on their legacy within the community. Although I did not personally know Trisha Paddock, my daughter and Trisha’s daughter, Eden, were friends, I recently reached out to Ryan (Trisha’s husband) and his response was overwhelming. The love he shared and the message he wanted to share with the community were bigger than a mention. We mentioned her in this issue, but we have a love story coming in the February 2023 issue that will hopefully resonate and impact us to understand everlasting and universal love – a love that transcends romantic love but carries over to family, friends, and community. Stay tuned. Thank you for giving us another year to tell your stories. Please send us story ideas and recommendations. We welcome your feedback and hope that 2023 brings you and yours much joy, peace, health, prosperity, and universal love, Kristin Borden Publisher, Managing Editor & Owner PV Publications, LLC 310-940-1445 kristin.borden@palosverdesmagazine.com palosverdesmagazine.com
Congrats to 52nd What a fun afternoon with Mayor of PV Estates, Rod Winterrowd at the Jim Roos Torrance Memorial Holiday Festival Fashion Show
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PV history 39 Portuguese Bend’s Whaling History For many generations, this area had a thriving industry
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38 History Highlights Our past will always be a part of our future
37 A Winter Wonderland “Staycation”
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41 A Year of Great Taste These delectable dishes kept us wanting more all year long 43 The Real Pets of PV Snapshots of furry—and not so furry—family members
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pv calendar 11 January Highlights Fun things to do to start off the new year!
PV Professional 47 Upcoming Financial Changes Greg Becker gives sound advice knowing what is needed
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25 Time to see the Whales Peninsula locals share their special Christmas moments
30 Parade of Lights 32 PV Junior Women’s Club Event 33 The Special Children’s League South Bay PVGC’s Jim Gormley Wins! Turtle Walk 34 52nd Mayor of Palos Verdes, Jim Roos 35 PVIS Pop Up Fundraiser Riviera Village Holiday Stroll
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January 1–15 • 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Astra Lumina An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars at South Coast Botanic Garden Astra Lumina LA welcomes you to an extraordinary place, a garden right here on Earth that shares a special connection with the sky above. Come nightfall, the garden sets the stage for a phenomenal event: a visit from the stars. Event runs through January 15. Visit astraluminalosangeles.com for information and tickets.
January 2–8 • 12:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
City of Rancho Palos Verdes Presents Skating in the Park
Join the City of Rancho Palos Verdes at the Ken Dyda Civic Center for Skating in the Park. Skating is $7 for residents and $10 for nonresidents. Theme nights include “Under The Sea Skating” on January 3 and “Winter Wonderland Skating” on January 7. Registration is strongly recommended, limited drop-in availability. Synthetic ice, skates provided. Visit www.rpvca.gov/skate to register.
January 7 • 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
January 15 • 6:15 p.m.
Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay presents Claire Huangci on Piano
Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay is pleased to present Claire Huangci, winner of multiple international prizes, on piano at the Armstrong Theater in Torrance as part of it’s 40th Anniversary Season. Enjoy works by Arriaga, Mozart, Richards, and Prokofiev. Concert Preview begins at 6:15 p.m.; concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets $63 www.arts. torranceca.gov.
January 16 • 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
MLK Jr. Day of Service with the Palos Verdes Land Conservancy
Join us for MLK Jr Day of Service at White Point Nature Preserve! You will help care for the White Point Native Plant Demonstration Garden by removing invasive weeds, Free, sign up at https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com/.
January 21 • 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sensory Sensitive Saturdays at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Learn how to create gorgeous handmade book page flowers. All supplies provided! Seating is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. Best for teens, adults, and seniors. Enjoy the beautiful art exhibit Together Again while attending the class. Free, for questions email Eve Wittenmyer ewittenmyer@pvld.org
Spend quiet time enjoying the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on Sensory Sensitive Saturdays, the third Saturday of each month. Visit the Welcome Booth for sensory bags equipped with noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards and a weighted lap pad. Dedicated areas also have been set aside for those who may require a quieter environment. www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org
January 11 • 9:00 a.m.
January 22 • 2:00 p.m.
Art Class with the Paletteers! At Malaga Cove Library
PV Walkers
Meets every Wednesday at the Scriba Family Center located at the Promenade on the Peninsula for guided stretching, led by physical therapists from Providence Little Company of Mary, San Pedro, followed by walking at your own pace at the Promenade. Free, for more information call (310) 377-3003.
January 14 • 9:00 a.m.
Nature Walk at Agua Amarga Reserve in Rancho Palos Verdes
Walk the trail, enjoy the view and appreciate the results of many volunteers’ trail and habitat restoration efforts in this quiet neighborhood canyon. Moderate. Free, RSVP at www.pvplc.org or call 310 541-7613 for more information.
January 15 • 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tea Tasting with TeaWaves Peninsula Center Library
Join tea expert Michael Graney from TeaWaves as he guides us on a tasting journey of various Chinese teas. Savor your sample teas while learning about the history, cultivation, and tasting notes of teas like Jasmine and Oolong. We will close with a tea meditation to enjoy our tea even more! Free, registration required, visit pvld.org
Docent Guided Nature Walk at Abalone Cove Shoreline Park with Los Serenos
Enjoy a guided tour of Abalone Cove led by the Los Serenos Docents. Hike past the unique native flora and fauna and explore the tide pools teeming with fascinating marine life. Hiking difficulty is moderate to strenuous. Sorry, no dogs are allowed on the beach. The hike is free, and rain cancels a hike. The theme of this nature walk is “Tidepool creatures.” For additional information visit our website www.losserenos. org or call (310) 544-5375.
January 23 • 4:00 p.m.
Talewise Presents “The Dragon and the Ice Sorceress” at Walteria Park
Celebrate Science Month at the library! Talewise presents “The Dragon and the Ice Sorceress,” a fun, creative, educational, scientific and interactive program. Free, all ages welcome. Walteria Park adjacent to Walteria Library.
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2022year inreview Here are some of our favorite stories that we covered in 2022. To see all of the articles we shared in 2022 and read more about any of these, visit our website, www.palosverdesmagazine.com
Being the first public high school on the Peninsula, PV High celebrated 60 years of excellence in 2022 Photo by Brenda Cash
2022 year in review
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Local artist, gallery and studio owner Megan Mickael went from east to west coast, settling with her family in PVE. Her artistic creativity captures the moods and beauty of her subjects, whether it be people or California sunsets.
Photo by Alice Shippie
DEREK GABLE
Recently awarded Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year, this real-life Willy Wonka has worn many hats. He invented machines to make chocolate and worked on iconic toys like Hot Wheels and Barbie at Mattel. Undoubtedly, he inspires many area youths through his valuable teaching skills, all the while instilling confidence in future inventors and entrepreneurs.
Photo by Brenda Cash
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“ Look around at your whole life and find out what you have a passion for and make it your work, get creative.”
2022 year in review
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Meet young entrepreneurs Muhammad Rao and Spencer Alvin of South Bay Auto Club. The South Bay Auto Club, the most exclusive car event company in Southern California and the only one on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, brings together car enthusiasts and the right people. The company hosts incredible/entertaining events year-round.
Photo by Erik Jay
RIDETOFLY
Tucked away in the Portuguese Bend neighborhood is a special equestrian program, one that brings horses and special needs people together for therapeutic/adaptive riding. Based on everyone’s needs, Ride to Fly offers adaptive riding lessons to students with physical, intellectual, and/or psychological diagnoses, giving them the opportunity to learn horseback riding skills with the use of adaptive equipment and support. 2023 | January | PVMagazine | 17
Farnhamfountain
The Farnham Martin Park Fountain next to the Malaga Cove Library, after existing for more than 10 years in disrepair, has been restored. The Palos Verdes Estates Foundation, an independent, non-profit organization established to make a lasting community impact across generations, did the project as part of their effort of “honoring our history, securing our future.”
Photo by Erik Jay
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Living the BeachLife is as much about good music and good food as it is about good friends and preserving the culture of the South Bay. Allen Sanford, the creator behind the wildly successful BeachLife Festivals, embodies the BeachLife lifestyle he created. With two popular music festivals and a new restaurant, Sanford continues to expand the concept and invites the community to join him.
“ I am passionate about experiences. Music just happens to be the fuel.”
raceagainstalzheimer’s
When the reality of the devastating disease Alzheimer’s hit home for PV resident Philip Frengs, he turned his love of racing into the non-profit foundation Racing to End Alzheimer’s. The organization raises money to fund both care and find the cure for Alzheimer’s. Through offering sponsorships by putting names of those dealing with the disease on the race car, Frengs’ company, Legestics, sponsors money raising and awareness on a national scale.
Photo courtesy of Racing to End Alzheimer’s
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Photos by Erik Jay
These critters are not just cute! Through Michael Choi’s Fire Grazer’s, Inc., the goats are hired every year for brush clearance from Portuguese Bend to Rancho Palos Verdes and beyond. Viewing the goats graze among the canyons and crevices around the Peninsula, they connect us to the past, while providing a much-needed service to the present. 20 | PVMagazine | January | 2023
Palos Verdes artist Errol Gordon discovered his passion for art as a child but it wasn’t until after law school that the local lawyer and grandfather began to paint, sculpt and explore his talents. Today, the talented and prolific artisan is on the board of the Palos Verdes Art Center, a place he calls an asset to the community. Gordon spends his days painting and sculpting commissioned pieces. Check out his process and his work at his website. www.errolgodon-art.com
“ Although being an artist is considered a vocation, to me, it is a passion.”
Photo by Cindy Donnelly
BOBGold
elebrating a new chapter in his book of life Rolling Hills C resident Bob Gold is living his dream. As his company, Bob Gold & Associates, one of the country’s premier, independent, public relations agencies, marks a major milestone in business, Gold has attracted like-minded collaborators and purposeful opportunities in his personal life. Honoring his authentic self after losing his wife of three decades taught Gold to lead with love and open honesty.
Photo by Brenda Cash
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It’s Whale Watching Season Again! Written by Cindy Donne l l y | P h o t o g ra p h y b y E r i k Jay
Every year, people enjoy whale watching from the bluffs at The Point Vicente Interpretive Center. From the patio, visitors enjoy a beautiful view of the ocean and the Point Vicente Lighthouse. This is an amazing whale watch site, providing spectacular opportunities to view the annual migration of the Pacific Gray Whale. From this location, the American Cetacean Society conducts an annual census of the Pacific Gray Whale migration from Alaska to Baja, Mexico, and back, between December and May. Visitors are privy to volunteers on the patio and can look at their whiteboard with the latest information from this year’s count! In addition to Gray Whales, recent sightings of Blue, Fin, and Humpback Whales have been reported off the coast of Point Vicente. Unfortunately, the Point Vicente Interpretive Center lobby and museum are temporarily closed due to a recent flood. It is expected to re-open in early 2023; check the city website or call for updates. Luckily, a pop-up version of the museum gift shop opened in mid-December 2022 and can be accessed from the patio. Park and whale watching opportunities from the bluffs are unaffected by the closure, and the annual American Cetacean Society census is taking place on the patio from Dec. 1, 2022, to May 15, 2023. The Point Vicente Interpretive Center is located at 31501 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes. For updates and information call 310 544-5375.
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Torrance Memorial 2022 Holiday Festival
Torrance Memorial’s Annual Holiday Festival is a one-of-a-kind holiday event. For 39 years the event has been a beloved tradition for the South Bay community. It has evolved through the years and today includes, beautifully decorated trees, entertainment, holiday gifts, children’s activities, food court and special ticketed events featuring a fashion show and dinner gala. Located in the white tent at Skypark Drive and Medical Center Drive.
Beth Bowen and Anna Trutanich
Fashion Show Co-Chairs: Roxanne Mirhashemi, Linda Perry, Joy Theodora and Allison Mayer
Philo Chhabria and Janet Teague
Judi Bates and Carol Magee
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Rod Winterrowd
Torrance Memorial 2022 Holiday Festival The Gala was held December 2 in the big white Festival tent. Nearly 600 guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner, live and silent auctions and dancing to the live music of The Society Band. More than $1.5 million was raised through sponsorships and auction participation to support the Emergency Department Expansion and the Lundquist Lurie Cardiovascular Institute Photographer Deidre Dav i d s o n
Judy Gassner and Jessica Tsai
Brian Miura, MD, Brandie Van Zitter and Gretchen Lent, MD
Laura Schenasi, Walt Zanino and Carla Zanino
Craig Leach and Priscilla Hunt
Joy Theodora amd Kevin Theodora
Chuck Noski, Lisa Noski, Timur Tecimer, Regina Finnegan, Dan Finnegan, Janice Tecimer and Steve Lopes
Photographer Vince Rios
Dave Klein, Song Klein, Helaine Lopes, and Steve Lopes
Chan Chuang, Karen Chuang, Serena Ngan, John Ngan
Tom O’Hern and Lori O’Hern
David Chan, MD, Susan Chan, Janet Gomez, Heidi Assigal, Gerhard Eberhart, Melody Lomboy, and Tom Lowe, MD
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The Switzer Learning Center’s Speakeasy Soiree On December 3, 2022 Switzer Learning Center turned Shade Hotel into a 1920’s Speakeasy to raise money to benefit young people with special needs. Switzer Learning Center has been providing educational and therapeutic services to neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults throughout the Greater Los Angeles area for over 56 years. For more information about Switzer and their programs:https://switzercenter.org
Red carpet ready are Switzer co-founder, Judy Borck, Jann Feldman, and LInda Igo
Carol and Jerry Marcil arriving at the Shade Hotel for the Switzer Speakeasy Soiree
Alexandra Hartwell, Jeremy Deming, Connor Hartwell, and Talia Sandoval
Event Sponsor, Dr. Susan McNary Johnson
Dinner was served in the dazzling Shade ballroom
DJ Hapa brought the vibes and Speakeasy Soiree guests danced until the very last song was played
Switzer Learning Center Board Member Mistee Ruiz and guests taking a break from the dance floor
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PARADE OF LIGHTS
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PV Junior Women’s Club Event
On December 4, 2022 PV Junior Women’s Club hosted, “An Enchanted Holiday Luncheon & Shopping Boutique” at Palos Verdes Golf Club. The day included festive holiday attire, shopping, music, live auctions and raffles. Current president, Kandis Wannamaker welcomed guests and cochairs, Julie Douglass & Susan Sandler (CoChairs) led the spirited Basket Raffle and Fairy Drawings.The group raises money for local charities. For more information about membership or supported charities: https:// www.pvjuniors.org
Susan Kowalski and Susie Lines
Lynn Lavezzari, Alla Kerker, Yvonne C. Liu and Jeanne Atamdede
Kandis Wannamaker and Dora de la Rosa
Kate Cocke and Suzy Zimmerman
Edna Campbell and Carolyn Campbell
Dr. John Stoneburner and Dr. Christine Petti
Mandi Smith Leonard, Allison Phillips, Lena Miller-Horii and Kristin Curren
Ewa Marchiondo, Mary Kelliny and Monika Winkler
Sheryl Jung Brannan, Suzanne Sugano and Emily Jiang
Julia Parton, Lynn Lord and Lora Reynolds
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The Special Children’s League South Bay Celebrates a Special Anniversary with An Affair To Remember Special Children’s League South Bay celGuest speakers Isaiah Strum and ebrated their Sapphire Anniversary with “An Julie Patterson Affair to Remember” at the Palos Verdes Golf Club on November 18, 2022. The mission of Special Children’s League South Bay Committee is to support, educate and reach out to our community regarding the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy and autism.
Guests and supporters: Deb Kazamek, Barbie McKay, Marie Macey, Natasha Kalani, Hanne Ekberg, Roxanne Ellison. Standing: Laurie Bucher, Molly Holm, Jennifer Brill, Liz Broen. Back row standing: Nicole Stober, Michelle Cohen
Event chairs Suzan Fairchild, Kristin Kudrave and Claudia Levin
PVGC’s Jim Gormley Wins!
On December 11, 2022 Palos Verdes Estates resident, Jim Gormley was presented with the prestigious SCPGA Golf Professional of the Year Award by the Southern California PGA at the President’s Dinner at Newport Beach Country Club. Awarded for overall performance as a golf professional and for leadership, service, and promotion of the game of golf. Also considered is the overall performance at their facility, the level of service to the Southern California Section and the Association, as well as their image as a golf professional as stated on the PGA Southern California website. Gormley has been the Head Golf Professional at the Palos Verdes Golf Club since 2001.
Turtle Walk
P h o t o g ra p h ed b y Ro ss B o rd e n The Palos Verdes High School chapter of the National Honor Society held its 17th annualwalk to raise money for The Painted Turtle Camp which is an an innovative camp and family care center for children with life-threatening illnesses, located in Los Angeles County. The kids participated in a walk at the school and collected money for the event.
“Last year, we were able to raise over $5,600 and make a positive impact on these children.” says PV High NHS club advisor, Cari Secrist. For information about The Painted Turtle Camp: https://www.thepaintedturtle.org/ For information about PV High School’s NHS: https://pvhs.pvpusd.net/ apps/pages/academics-nhs
Cari Secrist and Bridget Gormley prepare as kids begin to walk
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52nd Mayor of Palos Verdes, Jim Roos On Tuesday December 13, 2022 Jim Roos became the 52nd Mayor of Palos Verdes Estates. He was elected to the City Council in November of 2020. He previously served as Mayor Pro Tem from December 2021 to December 2022. Jim Roos lives in Lunada Bay with his husband Carlos and his two school-age children. Residents toasted to the newly elected mayor at the Palos Verdes Beach Club.
Jim Vandever and Betty Lin Peterson
Carlos and Jim Roos
Kenny and Alicia Kao with Allison and Rick Phillips
Jim Roos and Victoria Lozzi
Merlin David is the new Community Relations Officer of the Palos Verdes Police Department. He joins the department with 24 years of experience in communications, planning large-scale music industry events and 10 years in risk management. He is also famous for his selfies. He says, “If I haven’t already taken a selfie with you, just know it will happen soon!”
Victoria Lozzi with the Roos-Ventura boys
Merlin, Garrett and Zoe Unno
Merlin, David McGowan, Victoria Lozzi and Michael Kemps
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Merlin, Monica Foran and Megan Padilla
Merlin, Jessica Brende and Jocelyn Lopez
PVIS Pop Up Fundraiser On December 3 the Valmonte neighborhood was buzzing with excited shoppers who had the opportunity to get their holiday shopping started early! The PVIS Booster Club put together a fun shopping day that started out on Via Navajo. Nine different homes were on the pop-up shopping route with over 30 vendors total. Proceeds to benefit the PVIS Booster Club.
Riviera Village Holiday Stroll A week-long rain delay didn’t stop families from coming out to the annual Riviera Village Holiday Stroll on December 8, 2022. Families came out to enjoy all of the festive fun which included a holiday carousel,a visit from Santa and the Grinch as well as lots of shopping and dining.
Dinner at Locale 90 with Jennifer and John Mentessana, Nicole Reis and friends
Joseph and Eilleen Krock with Wendy and Vinnie Rosato
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Top 1.5% Realtors Nationwide* Realtor® | DRE 01988811 holly@hollydanna.com | 310.405.2769 @holly_danna | hollydanna.com
Compass is a licensed real estate broker (01991628) in the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdraw without notice.
Holly is a proud district parent and Major Donor to Peninsula Education Foundation.
A Beautiful Collaboration Celebrate the season with breathtaking ocean views by taking a daycation to Santa Monica. Visit Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica to experience a true Southern California winter wonderland. The hotel unveiled its seasonal transformation in December with a magical evening dinner party featuring spectacular holiday décor and a pop up boutique by renowned interior designer Barclay Butera. Guests will be awed upon arrival and greeted by an illuminated coral tree wrapped in sparkling lights. A holiday glow is cast from the lush landscaping with thousands of miniature white lights courtesy of Butera’s design expertise. The Shutters entrance has been reimagined as a chic holiday wonderland, dressed in glittering décor custom-designed exclusively for the hotel. The Oceanfront lobby has been transformed into the season’s most coveted holiday lounge beckoning staycationers to visit the beachside wonderland. Pick up a holiday or new year gift, gather for a predinner drink or an evening nightcap by the fireplace in the lobby living room, accompanied by live entertainment nightly, a casual lunch at Coast or a weekend brunch at Shutters’ signature restaurant, 1 Pico.
Aileen Carreon (Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Shutters) with Sean Michael Runyon (Executive Chef of 1 Pico)
Barclay Butera with Allyson Rener (PV resident and President of Murphy O’Brien PR)
Hand Painted Nutcrackers to Reflect the Barclay Butera vibe
Shutter’s lobby christmas tree
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A Wonderland “Staycation” in Santa Monica
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Local History Center Highlights
In 2022 PV Magazine partnered with the Palos Verdes Library District Local History Center to share some of the fascinating/forgotten stories of PV Past. These are some of our favorites from the year! To read the full story and many others shared throughout the year, please scan QR code.
Rum Smuggling and Gun Fights on the Shores of Palos Verdes During Prohibition Beginning January 1920, the 18th Amendment to the Constitution banned “the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors” and Prohibition began. Not long afterward, smugglers, hijackers, and other criminals exploited Palos Verde’s rugged coastline and secluded coves to reap ill-gotten gains from forbidden cargoes of bootlegged booze.
Black Karakul Sheep Once Grazed the Palos Verdes Hills A recorded interview of a long-time Rolling Hills resident, a set of unique photographs of a shepherd with his flock grazing on the Peninsula hills, plus good old gumshoe sleuthing, all come together to bring to life the story of a man, an industry, and a unique slice of Peninsula history.
Ford Ashman Carpenter: Pioneering Meteorologist of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Months after Frank Vanderlip made his 1913 historic purchase of 16,000 acres of the Peninsula, Ford Ashman Carpenter was hired by the Palos Verdes Syndicate to conduct a weather survey of the Peninsula. Carpenter’s landmark first-of-itskind survey provided us with a rare view of the undeveloped Peninsula and a glimpse of the beginnings of the practical applications of meteorological data.
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Portuguese Bend Thrived as a Whaling Station
By D e n n i s P i o t ro w s k i & M o n i q u e S u g i m o t o Originally published in the Palos Verdes Peninsula News October 29, 2015
From the Native Americans who inhabited the area for thousands of years, to smugglers who thrived there during the Spanish, Mexican and Prohibition eras, Portuguese Bend has a storied history. The area derived its name from the Portuguese whale hunters from the Azores who operated in the area intermittently from the 1860s to the 1880s. Azorean men were known as competent hard workers who helped establish California’s first shore whaling company in Monterey in the early 1850s. Whale stations with “tryworks” (large kettles for rendering whale blubber) were established along the California coast. Small boats operating from these oceanfront headquarters pursued migrating whales within a distance of about 10 miles out from shore. The Portuguese Bend whalers primarily sought gray whales. Gray whale oil, the most common along the coast, was used for such things as rope making and leather working. Gray whale hunting was a perilous occupation. Whalers nicknamed these whales “devil-fish” due to their ferocious nature and penchant for charging small boats. One whaler compared his prior time with the famous New Bedford, Massachusetts whaling fleet with whaling off California: “whaling is a dangerous business, but it’s just nothing compared to this California gray.” He said the crew at Portuguese Bend were “afraid of the whales, but they kept at the business until so many things got smashed that [it] didn’t pay.” There were many graves along the coast from those who had been killed during whale hunts. In 1869, one of the first crews that had their station at Portuguese Bend was named the “John Brown Whaling Company.” They caught two gray whales in the first weeks of March 1869. In November 1874, eighteen other whalers arrived in Wilmington with plans to operate near Portuguese Bend. According to the Wilmington
Enterprise newspaper, they considered the Bend area one of the finest whaling points on the coast in the early 1870s. By the end of their whaling season in April 1875, the crew caught twenty-one “monsters of the deep” that yielded 700 barrels of oil. From 18741877, 2166 barrels of whale oil were taken. Whalers at Portuguese Bend had much success in 1883. They harpooned and caught thirty-five whales that rendered 600 barrels of oil. Each barrel contained sixty gallons and they earned seventyfive cents per gallon. The last known whale hunts off Portuguese Bend occurred in the first months of 1885. Thirty men manned six whaleboats in addition to yawls and rowboats and ended up catching nine whales. Lack of potable water and wood were drawbacks at Portuguese Bend. By the mid 1880s, whales were scarce along the coast. Shore whaling was thus no longer lucrative and whalers abandoned Portuguese Bend and other seaside stations. Portuguese Bend wouldn’t stay quiet for long. With the 1887 real estate boom in Los Angeles, a syndicate of businessmen and engineers descended upon Portuguese Bend determined to turn it into a harbor. The group inspected the seascape for hours. J.K. Tuffree, one of the pioneers of Orange County, and his syndicate laid out plans for wharves and two railroad lines and a steamship line to stop at the new port. The new harbor would be called “Carolina Harbor” or “Port Carolina.” Portuguese Bend would become the harbor town of Barromea with villas and a large hotel. The short lived real estate boom soon ended, however, along with the grandiose plans for the new harbor. Portuguese Bend would go on as is. Dennis Piotrowski and Monique Sugimoto are Adult Services Librarians at the Palos Verdes Library District. Article brought to you from the Palos Verdes Library District, Local History Center. For more information visit pvld.org/localhistory and/or the digital repository palosverdeshistory.org. If you have questions about local history email localhistory@pvld.org.
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Blubber Kettle at old whaling station April 4, 1915 Original Caption: “There are several of these blubber kettles at the old whaling station. They are of heavy cast iron and of unique construction. One of the kettles is in large the building, another is in the rear of the building filled with rain water, and a third is shown in the photograph.”
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GREAT TASTE Savory dishes, sweet treats, and learning the art of cooking filled this past year—and our stomachs! For all these plus more delicious recipies, scan QR code!
Fourth of July BBQ Red White and Blue Crisp
Fish Tacos with Avocado Salsa
Held at The Great American Seafood Market in Golden Cove Plaza, Lisa Boyd hosted a cooking class. Residents learned new techniques and recipes while enjoying delicious fish dishes.
Fun and healthy Halloween treats
Citrus Teriyaki Salmon
Festive Winter Salad
Lisa Boyd – Baker Boyd’s Batch • Cooking Classes – Recipes – Baked Goods Follow on Instagram: @BakerBoydsBatch • Latest info and classes: www.bakerboydsbatch.com • Contact: bakerboydsbatch@gmail.com
RYLIE NEEMA: A Baker on the Rise This local baking entrepreneur who started her own pastry business, On Pointe Pastries, has been in the kitchen since the time she could hold a spoon.
Filming Neema’s Baking Before Dark YouTube Channel
Rylie’s Lemon Pound Cake
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2022 year in review | pv palate
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Nora Hassas’ pony, Prince, gets a hug from her son Luca
Glenda Barry, Stacey Stoler, Ziggy and Snaggletooth, the four-legged stars of Legally Blonde
Turbo is a male, eight-year-old Sulcata Tortoise owned by the Gardner family
Ali Beck’s fur baby Cashmere
Happy a labradoodle enjoys an outing with the Shenasi family.
Astro and Archer, the Bhatia family’s beloved dogs.
Too Many Bunnies Rescue organization, run completely by volunteers, is dedicated to finding loving homes for abandoned domestic rabbits The Klink family’s cats, Ace and Simba, and their dog Buddy, shown on the right.
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Dr. Joseph D. Weissman A Familiar Face at the Peninsula Center Library
Those who frequented Peninsula Center Library over the past few decades smiled when they saw a certain chair taken by senior gentleman Rolling Hills Estates resident Dr. Joseph D. Weissman. After retirement, Dr. Weissman, a local allergy MD specialist, visited Peninsula Library nearly almost every afternoon and sat in the same chair on every visit. Many years ago, Dr. Weissman’s daughter Laurie Bucher and her family returned to the area and realized the importance of living near the library. Laurie wanted her children to read with her father after school. As a schoolgirl, granddaughter Rebecca sat next to “Pop-Pop” and did her independent study and reading. Rebecca went on to be a teen volunteer at Peninsula Center Library. Today, after completing her graduation from college, she is a librarian at the Design Institute of San Diego. Dr. Weissman passed away in June 2022 and his family, because the library is such a special place for both Dr. Weissman and the entire family, is exploring placing a memorial plaque. In addition
to Rebecca, Dr. Weissman had eight other grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Born in 1930 in New York, Dr. Weissman earned his MD from the State University of New York in 1955. He met his future wife Phyllis in 1951 on a trip to the Catskills and they married in 1953. Joe would always say that marrying Phyllis was the best move of his life. Sadly, she passed away shortly before Dr. Weissman. By the 1960s Dr. Weissman had established his private practice in Torrance and his family settled in Rolling Hills Estates where the Weissman’s raised daughters Jill and Laurie. What everyone will remember most about Joe is the way he poured his heart and love into his family by spending time with them. It was both his favorite hobby and pastime.
Edeltraud Frieda Geissler of Rancho Palos Verdes
With great sadness, the family of Edeltraud Frieda Geissler, a long-time resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, announce her passing on Friday, Sept.16, 2022, at age 88. Edel will lovingly be remembered by her husband of 62 years, Harry Geissler of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA; her daughter and grandson, Kristina and Harrison Farr of Palos Verdes Estates, CA, and her son Tom Geissler (Angela) of Las Vegas, NV, along with numerous other family members and friends. Beloved by all who knew her, Edel’s vibrant, funloving personality, big heart, immense kindness, happy laugh and quick wit, love of books and knowledge, and absolute devotion and affection to her family will never be forgotten and will live eternally in our hearts.
Thank you for sending your tributes and memories of loved ones who passed away in 2022. PV Magazine extends our thoughts and prayers to the families and loved ones of those shown on this page. In our next issue, February 2023, we will honor 46-year-old Trisha Paddock who collapsed and passed away at the finish line of the LA Marathon. Trisha leaves behind her husband Ryan and three children. She is remembered as having a huge heart, stressing equality and so much more. 2023 | January | PVMagazine | 45
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Recent and Upcoming Financial Changes That Will Affect Many Contributed b y G re go r y B ec ke r
I daily work with the elderly, most of whom are resistant to change. I think they will embrace the following changes. In 2023, the annual gift tax exemption rises from $16,000 to $17,000. Simply, a gift tax is a federal levy on the transfer of an asset to another person without something of equal value in return. Many of my clients like to make gifts in the applicable exemption amount. For the donor, it spends down a potentially taxable estate. For the recipient, it is an advanced inheritance that gives joy. In 2023, the estate tax exemption will increase due to inflation. The increase jumps from $12,06 million to $12,92 million per person, or $25,84 million for a married couple electing portability. Unless Congress makes estate tax provisions in the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) permanent, the law reverts to its pre-2018 level of 5 million. If you know someone who recently lost a spouse and may not have taken advantage of the deceased spouse’s exemption amount, have them speak with a CPA. The IRS will allow a personal representative to file a late return up to five years after the date of the decedent’s death to elect the portability of the deceased spouse’s exemption. This holds even if the personal representative is not required to file an estate tax return because the estate size was below the filing threshold. This may be very helpful if the TCJA reverts, and estate tax liability becomes more of a concern.
The amount that can evade the probate court’s expensive and time-consuming process has risen to $184,500 from $166,250. This new amount applies to the assets of decedents who died on or after April 1, 2022. For smaller estates, we can use a small estate affidavit pursuant to California Probate Code Section 13100 to collect the assets. While I live and practice in the South Bay of Southern California where most estates are very large, I see many assets that can be acquired through this simple, fast, and inexpensive procedure. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) 2023 conforming loan limits for Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FHLMC) loans for Los Angeles County are as follows: 1 Unit - $1,089,300 2 Units - $1,394,775 3 Units - $1,685,850 4 Units - $2,095,200 Loans that conform to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s guidelines have an established resale market. In addition to having lower rates than similar loans from private lenders, lending guidelines provide more certainty upfront and are often very flexible. It seems like yesterday when a conforming loan was $417,000 and the estate tax limit was $675,000. How times change. Good luck in 2023.
Gregory I. Becker, ESQ. State Bar License 183059 The Law Office of Gregory I. Becker 1711 Via El Prado, Suite 103 Redondo Beach, CA 90277
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Virginia and Les were privileged to represent the Buyers and/or Sellers of these homes in 2022 S = represented seller S
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630 Hightree, Santa Monica | $5,400,000
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528 Via Almar PVE | $3,300,000
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25 Coveview RPV | $3,000,000
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1108 Via Zumaya PVE | $2,800,000
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2747 Vista Mesa RPV | $1,855,000
104 Via Jose PVE | $1,700,000
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28852 Crestridge Road RPV | $3,250,000
1700 Espinosa Circle PVE | $3,052,000
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26603 Nokomis Road RPV | $2,125,000
30569 Ganado Drive RPV | $1,995,000
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2862 W. 76th Street LA | $1,600,000
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3309 Antonio, Torrance | $1,385,000
32653 Seagate #307 RPV | $1,310,000
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2005 S. Leland SP | $885,000
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21844 S. Vermont #1, Torrance | $545,000
7008 Willowtree RPV | $1,505,000
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519 S. Guadalupe RB | $1,200,000
2118 Grant Ave., #1 RB | $960,000
Yes, the market is shifting, but that means unique opportunities for both Buyers and Sellers. After 40+ years as Realtors® in PV and the South Bay, we have the experience and expertise to successfully guide you. Call us to find out how this could benefit you.
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For healthy births, Providence delivers.
Providence Little Company of Mary offers personalized support, including doulas, for expecting and new parents. At Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, our patients receive family-centered care in a peaceful, healing environment. As part of our commitment to providing parents compassionate and individualized care, we have launched a new doula program to provide mothers-to-be physical, emotional and informational support throughout the birthing process. In addition, you and your family will receive personalized care from our maternity program’s comprehensive team of experts. We offer: • Board-certified team of OB/GYNs
• 24/7 on-site OB physician support
• Doula program
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Whether your delivery is natural or high-risk, our support team is well-trained to provide expert clinical and compassionate care. When it comes to such a sacred moment in life, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance is here for you and your family.
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605 PASEO DEL MAR, PALOS VERDES ESTATES
Paired with an abundance of privacy and elegance, nearly every room offers expansive and unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean, Malaga Cove, and the Queen’s Necklace up to Malibu. “Chateau del Mar” is a rare, one-of-a-kind 18th century French Chateau inspired estate atop of the beautiful Palos Verdes Bluffs. 7 beds | 9 baths | 7,300 Sq Ft Home (approx.) | Offered for lease at $32,000/mo
12 COUNTRY MEADOW ROAD, ROLLING HILLS ESTATES Well-maintained and spacious home behind the gates at The Ranch. Light, bright & open floorplan features a living room with vaulted ceilings and a fireplace, which opens to the formal dining room. 4 beds | 3 baths | ~3,259 Sq Ft | Offered for lease at $7,500/mo
5411 REESE ROAD, TORRANCE Off-market sale: spacious mid-century modern home on the fabled “Candy Cane Lane” of Torrance. 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 1,954 Sq Ft (approx.) | Sold at $2,250,000
71111 TAMARISK LANE, RANCHO MIRAGE
A William Cody-designed retreat on the historic Tamarisk Golf Course. This artful mid-century escape features 10,000 sq. ft. of living space with gorgeous views of the golf course and Santa Rosa Mountains. 7 Beds | 7 Baths | 10,000 Sq Ft (approx.) For Sale—Call for Pricing | For Lease at $45,000/mo
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3324 CORINNA DRIVE, RANCHO PALOS VERDES
5427 REESE ROAD, TORRANCE
Mid-century pool home with incomparable, unobstructed Catalina Island views. Represented buyer. 3 beds | 2 baths | 2,081 sq ft home (approx.) 12,632 sq ft lot (btv) | Sold For $1,950,000
The sought-after “Candy Cane Lane” of Seaside Ranchos! Truly an exceptional home of 3,000 + sq ft of living space PLUS a 3,000 sq ft garage, and additional 1-bedroom ADU for income potential. 4 beds | 4 baths | 4,567 Sq Ft Home (approx.) | Sold at $2,500,000
530 THE VILLAGE #114, REDONDO BEACH Enjoy resort-like amenities in the in the very desirable The Village Seascape 3 community. 3 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,839 Sq Ft Home (approx.) | Offered at $1,599,000
717 SOUTH PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, REDONDO BEACH Office / retail spaces on PCH have great frontage and signage. All residential units are off of PCH, behind office’s commercial spaces. 2 Commercial Office / Retail Spaces + Residential Units 13 Beds | 11 Baths | 7,900 Sq Ft Building | 14,843 Sq Ft Lot | Offered at $8,500,000
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