Having just returned from two weeks in Argentina, I wanted to share some beautiful imagery of this most incredible landscape. Buenos Aires was a thrilling adventure. The city is packed with history, architecture, and its people are warm, welcoming, jocular and charming. Tango — that's a whole world unto itself! Patagonia is a vast and…
A decision made by the Manhattan Beach City Council on Feb. 17 will require that owners of historic properties who are seeking to demolish them will have to wait for 30 days before doing so. During the waiting period, it will be determined if the property in question meets the criteria for being considered a…
Many people are waiting for a recovery in the real estate industry, but California statistics are making some people worry. Los Angeles County has seen a 12.2 percent increase in median home prices. This makes it difficult for home buyers to afford moves. As sales slow, concerns spread. But is the concern warranted? CoreLogic DataQuick…
Moving to a new place can be one of the more trying tasks in life. For success, it requires a degree of physical and mental labor, both of which can benefit from a good sense of humor. Even though you may feel overwhelmed with boxes and packaging tape, there are ways to keep an even…
For more than 100 years the Redondo Beach waterfront has housed a power plant — known today as AES Redondo Generating Station — but this could soon change. On Tuesday, March 3, residents of the southern-most beach city will determine the fate of the power plant and the waterfront it sits on when they hit…
At a time when the United States housing market is sputtering back to life, the home improvement industry is dancing at the party. In the past, homeowners often sold their existing residence to buy one with the amenities that they desired. Today, many people are renovating. What’s Driving the Trend? To encourage green living, the…
Mankind may be closer than ever before to terra-forming the planet Mars, judging by the enthusiastic support of brilliant billionaire entrepreneur and technology innovator Elon Musk. As a rocket and space vehicle designer, Musk has been open about his support for making space travel viable for groups other than NASA scientists. In fact, Musk recently…
We’re just a little over one month away from the public vote on Measure O in Hermosa Beach, a ballot measure that, if passed, will lift Hermosa Beach’s decades-long ban on oil drilling. The measure has members of the beach cities aflutter with debate and conservation, and has even made its way into headlines and…
The South Bay just keeps getting better. The construction of a new shopping and dining complex in El Segundo is well under way with developers of the project planning to open its doors sometime this summer. The $80-million complex will be called The Point and is located at the crossroads of Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda…
Winters in the beach cities are usually mild, so we residents enjoy the benefits of outdoor living while the rest of the country shivers and battles the snow and cold. If you are looking to upgrade your South Bay backyard for winter relaxation and fun, consider these improvements to enhance comfort and increase the value…