Southbay Magazine - May/June 2015

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Advertiser Index Adia, LLC................................................................................................. 37, 39 Beach & Beverly.......................................................................................... 10 Beach Cities Ortho & Sports.................................................................25 Bluewater Grill..............................................................................................75 Brivic Media/Belmont Village.................................................................63 Bryce Lowe White Photography.......................................................... 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REAL ESTATE Chad Heitzler Fahlbusch – NW Real Estate................................... 147 Chris Adlam – Vista Sotheby’s........................................................... 140 Edler/DeRenzis Group – Vista Sotheby’s........................................155 Gordon Inman Team – Keller Williams.............................................144 Hunter Mason Realty..............................................................................146 Jan Rhees – The Partners Trust..........................................................149 Judith Shockley – Coldwell Banker....................................................​150 Lauren Forbes – Coldwell Banker........................................................151 LDD Longpoint Development – Terranea Real Estate...............145 Lily Liang – Stand Hill, Christie’s International RE........................142 New American Funding.......................................................................... 152 Palm Realty Boutique..............................................................................148 Rick Bender – Shorewood Realtors...................................................153

EDITOR’S LETTER

CONTRIBUTORS

Kelly Dawson WRITER “Family Matters”

As a South Bay born-and-raised local, Kelly’s pride for the area runs deep. She’s been writing for the magazine since 2011, and her work has also been featured in LivingSocial Escapes and TravelAge West Magazine. Follow her on social media: @atthecrosswalk.

Garden Variety

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did NOT inherit my mother’s green thumb. I’m more of a plant killer than a plant whisperer. That doesn’t stop me from trying, however.

I recently invested in some drought-friendly succulents (bonus, they are pretty hard to annihilate) and a very useful Meyer lemon tree that not only smells wonderful when it blossoms but also satisfies a daily need for a slice of citrus in my water. A garden that’s pretty and practical? … why yes, please. So far, all my new additions appear happy and healthy and on the way to long, beautiful lives. Fingers triple-crossed.

Whether you’re handy with a pair of pruning shears or content with a nicely maintained rock garden, a nice outdoor space makes all the difference during those extra warm weather months. Alfresco dinner parties, BBQs, lawn games, drinks under the stars … all ingredients to a perfect South Bay summer.

This issue we go back to our roots and explore a variety of outdoor options, from hosting the perfect garden gathering to edible landscapes and inspiring design ideas. Plus we take a look at one of the greatest architects of the last century, Richard Neutra, and explore some of his memorable structures here by the beach.

Speaking of the beach, our esteemed publisher, Jared Sayers, graces us with his journalistic skills, sharing details of a trip up north to the “Lost Coast.” A fun read for anyone who loves surf or unexpected adventure.

Also in this issue, we go behind the scenes at the Special Olympics as many Beach Cities get ready to host athletes for the upcoming World Games in July. And in honor of Mother’s Day, we take a look at the lives of three local moms who choose to pursue fulfilling professional careers while raising kids. There’s plenty to celebrate this time of year … get out and make the most of it.

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Kara Mickelson FOOD STYLIST “Open Air Affair”

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Christy Hobart WRITER “The Edible Garden”

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WHERE WE LIVE | Q&A

City Sip More than two decades strong, the Manhattan Wine Auction looks to again raise buckets of cash for the worthy Manhattan Beach Education Foundation. We uncorked a bottle and sat down with co-chair Ken Bush and auctioneer Greg Quiroga to discuss this year’s festivities.

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Ken, you’ve been with the Manhattan Wine Auction (MWA) since 2008. Tell us how you became involved.

Ken Bush: I was invited to participate in the auction’s Wine Advisory Board, which is a group of wine enthusiasts and collectors who donate from their private cellars all of the rare and incredible wine for our live and most of our silent auction lots. With my children thriving in the district, I wanted to get more involved—so I volunteered to do research and cataloging of the donated wine until 2011.

After three years of being involved with our amazing donors and sponsors, I learned the complexities of putting on the MWA. I offered to co-chair in 2012, and here I am now getting ready for 2015.

How many vintners and restaurants do you anticipate will be participating this year?

KB: We expect 80 world-class

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GREG QUIROGA

Excellent. Now, Greg, this is your first year as an auctioneer at the MWA. How did you get introduced to the event?

Greg Quiroga: My mentor, David Reynolds, was the auctioneer for MBWA. When he passed away in 2013, my name made it on the list of potential auctioneers.

KB: David truly had a magic touch connecting with and captivating our audience.

The 2013 auction was our most successful ever at over $330,000. When searching for our auctioneer this year, I was excited to talk to Greg as David’s partner and protégé.

He has incredible confidence and charisma, and we are confident that he will captivate our audience to encourage paddles being raised for MBEF and our endowment.

Welcome, Greg. How long have you been an auctioneer?

GQ: I’ve been a fundraising auctioneer for the past 12 years. In that time I’ve conducted over 500 events and sold everything from a vertical of Screaming Eagle to a weekend partying with Dan Kosta

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of Kosta Browne in Cabo San Lucas, to cuts in line at the buffet. I’ve done small school auctions, large wine auctions and most everything in-between.

What was your biggest event in terms of audience?

GQ: The largest auction I’ve done in terms of number of people was for the B.R. Cohn Fall Music Festival. I was the opening act for The Doobie Brothers for a few years running.

Ken, with more than 1,800 in attendance at the MWA and so many moving parts, what’s the secret to pulling off such a monumentally successful event each year?

KB: After 20 years, it’s like an orchestra … all of our amazing volunteers, sponsors and vendors know what their role is. My job is to simply keep all the parts synchronized and encourage thinking outside of the box to make their jobs easier and more streamlined.

Every year we learn from the last to improve and grow the event.

Greg, how about you? What’s most challenging about your role?

GQ: Showing up to do an auction and finding a crowd of people who have all come to watch the auction … but not bid. That’s when it becomes what my wife calls “The Greg Show,” and I wind up doing more comedy than auctioneering. My goal as the auctioneer is to make the process exciting and use that excitement to motivate people to participate. But I can’t create energy in the room; I can only act like a parabolic mirror, reflecting energy back with more focus to try and amplify it.

Do you do anything in particular to prepare for a full night at the podium?

GQ: I do a ton of preparation for every auction I conduct. I get the catalog in advance, transfer it over to my own format and then re-write each and every lot. I do a bunch of research and try to find the “story” to be told. A short story, surely, but there has to be some sort of narrative.

Ken, let’s talk briefly about the

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beneficiary of the auction: the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation (MBEF). You said you put your kids through local schools. What do you love most about this foundation?

KB: The thousands of generous donors and volunteers who have kids in the district, kids that are grown up and even young families who plan to have kids is a testament to how truly unique and fantastic this organization is. Every single one of these wonderful people want not just their own but every child in Manhattan Beach to have the best education now and forever. I love being a part of that. My most resounding MBEF moment was being part of an executive board meeting in which we allocated grants to save 26 teachers’ jobs that had been “pink-slipped.” That was truly amazing to witness.

My goal as the auctioneer is to MAKE THE PROCESS EXCITING and use that excitement to motivate people to participate.”

—Greg Quiroga

Are you both wine drinkers?

KB: Absolutely! That is by far one of the biggest “perks” to my job. At our WAB “meetings,” we share amazing wine together, and I get the opportunity to enjoy some of the rarest wine in the world.

Sounds like a fun gig. An exceptional bottle worth mentioning?

KB: 1990 Leroy Charmes-Chambertin Burgundy … enjoyed Valentine’s Day 2002 in Las Vegas with my beautiful wife and bought with money I won at the tables.

I would never have spent that kind of money on a bottle of wine.

I’ve tried many more expensive and higher-rated wines, but I truly believe the moment can make any wine truly special.

Greg?

GQ: I’m going to plead the fifth so I don’t anger any of my friends in the wine world.

Don’t miss the 21st annual Manhattan Wine Auction, June 13 at the Manhattan Country Club. For more information visit manhattanwineauction.com.

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Doorstep Dinners A new wave of home-delivered fresh ingredients and gourmet recipes makes a move on suppertime.

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I had maple-glazed salmon with fresh corn quinoa and spinach and chicken breast with herbed goat cheese and wild mushroom sauce from Chef’d. Both arrived with ingredients nicely chilled and precisely labeled.

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What distinguishes Plated is its brilliant use of technology to minimize food waste.

Typical grocery stores and restaurants have waste rates of up to 40%, whereas Plated uses predictive analytics and smart fulfillment centers to reduce waste to an alleged 2%.

With 95% U.S. market penetration and investors betting that the meal kit category will grow to $3 billion or as much as $5 billion over the next decade, Plated is poised to be huge—provided hungry Amazon doesn’t gobble them up, that is.

Plated sent me two of their most popular entrées nationally: a chicken tikka masala and cheesy beef enchiladas with avocado, spinach and black beans. Like Chef’d, the website is easy to navigate and filled with tempting choices.

A further distinction with Plated is its subscription-based business model.

While they offer free “plates” to try before you buy a subscription, the commitment to Plated means you need to be actively planning your meals in advance. That too is ultimately a time- and money-saver, but I kind of liked that Chef’d lets you simply buy what you like, when you like.

Plated also included detailed prep and caloric information, in addition to noting specific farms and places of origin for every recipe component included. Plated has a serious commitment to sustainability and carbon footprint reduction; all materials are recyclable, and all its vendors are thoroughly vetted prior to being included in a box.

It’s essentially like someone did all the healthy-eating research for you, went to Whole Foods for you, became your personal sous chef who prepped everything for you and then split—so you can play the role of the glamorous, professional chef that you aren’t.

It’s fun, it’s easy and it’s actually often cheaper than that trip to the grocery store or dinner out for four.

Meal kits are a promising innovation for families interested in eating better at home. It would be nice to see the marketing for these business models include lower-income bracket, urban families too—those who could most benefit from healthy, affordable ingredients with easy-to-follow directions at home.

For now, both Chef’d and Plated skew toward affluent families who appreciate the distinction between chard and kale and who don’t have the time to run to the store to purchase either.

Increasingly, time (and water) are the most precious of all grocery staples in this brave new world. 

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Meet Me at Metlox The popular Downtown Manhattan Beach shopping plaza welcomes some new tenants.

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Nick’s (1), already serving guests in Long Beach and Orange County, recently made its debut in the space formerly occupied by Sashi. Palate-pleasers include fresh fish dishes, buttermilk fried chicken and a taco platter. nicksrestaurant.com Waterleaf Interiors (2) branched out and opened a second space next to the original, bringing in even more beachinspired décor items for the home. It’s great to see a design operation continue to be successful in this location, considering the property’s roots as the home to Metlox Pottery for most of the 20 th century. waterleafinteriors.com Nékter (3) taps in to the juice cleanse rage, offering tasty and healthy juices, bowls and smoothies. nekterjuicebar.com Of course, there’s also Lemonade (4) across the way, if you’re looking for something a little more decadent to pair with your picnic-style lunch. lemonadela.com Plenty of Metlox staples continue to thrive, like women’s boutiques The Beehive (5), LuLu’s Nouvelle (6) and Fresh Produce Sportswear (7). Big brands like American Apparel (8) and Lucky Brand (9) also retain their coveted spots. If you’re in search of a patio lunch, you have the great Greek dishes of Petros (10), casual Le Pain Quotidien (11) or the chic Shade Hotel (12) to choose from. And there may be no better way to cap off your afternoon than with a spa treatment at Trilogy Day Spa (13), the heavenly escape next door. 

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etween track and cross-country practice and visiting prospective colleges, Megan Forbes is a typical junior in high school. But in her rare moments of free time, she created something out of the ordinary: a nonprofit called Gone With the Wigs.

Sprung from a discussion that took place around her family’s dinner table, Gone With the Wigs seeks to give cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones a national day of solidarity. In her first fundraising event for that goal, Megan is hosting a fashion show at The Belamar Hotel in Manhattan Beach on May 17.

“The models are cancer survivors or cancer patients, and they’re going to hopefully feel liberated and confident while walking the runway,” Megan says.

After her grandmother was diagnosed with lung cancer seven years ago, Megan saw how she struggled with the loss of her hair due to chemotherapy treatments. For a while she wore wigs, but she eventually decided to go without them to show the prevalence of the disease. This sparked the idea for the nonprofit.

When her grandmother died two years later and her grandfather was diagnosed and killed by the same cancer two years after that, Megan didn’t want the idea to be forgotten. She worked after school and on weekends and got help from her mother, Lauren, with legal documents. She drew the logo and created the website herself and officially launched Gone With the Wigs last fall.

“It’s been kind of a struggle, but I’ve been able to manage it and I’m thankful that I have,” Megan says.

The fashion show will feature clothes from local stores, as well as two dresses from Matthew Sarafa, a friend of Megan’s and a fellow 17-year-old who was featured on Project Runway: Threads. An auction will also take place, and prizes include box seats at a Los Angeles Kings hockey game and tickets to a USC football game.

While there is no set date for that national day of compassion when cancer patients and survivors can shed their wigs and bandanas and their loved ones can shave their heads or wear bald caps, Megan hopes that the Gone With the Wigs Day can take place in August. She also plans to develop or support a South Bay cancer awareness center in the future.

“I hope everyone can feel connected somehow, because in reality everyone has been affected by cancer,” she says. 

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For Score Golden State Pops Orchestra’s Steven Allen Fox and his journey from movie-goer to maestro.

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he conductor and artistic director for the Golden State Pops Orchestra (GSPO) urges me to imagine the shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho without music.

“It would be laughable,” he says.

By contrast, he wants me to consider Steven Spielberg’s documentary-style opening sequence in Saving Private Ryan, which runs for nearly a half-hour without music. “After the camera pans across the beach at Normandy, you hear the first note of the theme, and it’s heart-wrenching,” Steven Allen Fox says.

“That’s when you start crying.”

Steven’s passion for film music started in his native Illinois when he was 13. Halfway through the 1991 film Hook, he turned to his stepmother and said, “This is what I want to do for a living.”

As time went on, he realized that his favorite movies—Hook, E.T., Jurassic Park, Star Wars, Jaws, Indiana Jones, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Schindler’s List and Saving Private Ryan—were all scored by the same composer. “I’ve always been partial to thematic music by John Williams because it’s connected to the Romantic era of Beethoven, Wagner and Berlioz and uses the full force of a live symphony orchestra.”

Steven founded the Golden State Pops Orchestra in 2001. After completing USC’s graduate program in film scoring, he was hired by a former Disney animator to compose a pilot for cartoons in India. He scored the music for all nine, was paid for one—and the pilot never got picked up.

After looking for work as a conductor, Steven decided not to spend the next 15 or 20 years auditioning for orchestras and then being somebody’s assistant, so he founded his own orchestra to focus entirely on film music and build a business. When asked what he

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likes to conduct, his response is immediate. “If it’s got emotion and drama, I’d like to perform it,” he shares.

Examples of jobs well-done? “The theme to Schindler’s List captures our emotions, and E.T. does a phenomenal job telling the story.”

A few years after its founding, the GSPO’s repertoire expanded to include the extraordinarily rich contributions made by composers of television and video games.

Yet the orchestra’s mission has remained the same: “We believe that music is an essential part of life and that people need to be connected more to live music. Media music with its visual component of lighting and video is a great bridge to bring people into the symphonic work.”

The 2014-2015 season featured events such as “Anatomy of a Horror Score” at Sonic Fuel Studios; “A Spoonful of Sherman” celebrating music that defined the sound of Disney; “Superhero Soundtracks” at the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro; and the upcoming “Varése Sarabande Composer Celebration” this June at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.

Steven’s personal taste falls in the genre of action/adventure—“but darker,” he says. “I like what Lord of the Rings does, or Star Wars, where you’re given a palette that’s so huge you can’t ‘overdo’ the movie with music.”

As one would expect of a composer and maestro, which means both ‘master’ and ‘teacher’ in Italian, Steven follows musical developments closely. Of all the current composers, he’s most impressed by Austin Wintory—the first composer to have his video game, Journey, nominated for a Grammy.

“Journey is centered around a beautiful cello solo,” Steven says. “In The Banner Saga, Wintory used a band instead of an orchestra.

He’s pushing the art form forward.” 

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WHERE WE LIVE | OUTDOORS

Nature’s Keeper Momentum blossoms following a recent land grant to the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy.

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n all things of nature, there is something of the marvelous.”

Those words written centuries ago by the immortal Greek philosopher and scientist Aristotle aptly speak to the spirit of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy.

For more than 25 years, the conservancy has been committed to preserving open space on the peninsula and is currently the steward of more than 1,600 extraordinary coastal acres, including the recent grant of an 11½-acre easement from Donald Trump.

“Mr. Trump approached us about granting the easement, and the land conservancy now holds it in perpetuity. We are delighted that the land will remain undeveloped open space for coastal land preservation and the full benefit of the community,” says executive director Andrea Vona.

Looking toward the future, the conservancy’s staff, board of directors, donors and hundreds of volunteers share

a collective vision: to create greater awareness and transform the nature preserve into all it can be. To accomplish this, supporting wildlife and a healthy ecosystem while maintaining a quality preserve are paramount.

“We are very focused on land stewardship, including reestablishing natural habitat,” says Andrea. “Many years ago much of the land was used for farming and agriculture, which degraded the natural landscape. Now we are working to restore its biodiversity and caring for the flora and fauna for people to enjoy every day.”

The restoration of the decades-old habitat deprivation is labor-intensive and a major undertaking that requires the support of a very hands-on community.

Some of the 20,000 hours of multigenerational volunteer service provided each year is allocated to seed collection from native plants to cultivate and grow

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new plants in the conservancy’s nursery at the U.S. military Defense Fuel Support Point in San Pedro. With more than 60 species (the California sunflower, sagebrush and elderberry, to name a few), the nursery is a tremendous South Bay educational and environmental asset. Terranea Resort’s landscaping is a testimony to its importance, as many native plants thriving at the resort were transplanted from the nursery.

Key to the preservation of the reserve (which includes the 1,000 contiguous acres of the Three Sisters, Filiorum, Portuguese Bend and Forrestal reserves) is the recently formed volunteer trail watch program. Local volunteers help monitor nearly 40 miles of trails, including some that are designated for hiking, horseback riding, biking, dog walking and other pedestrian activities.

“They are the eyes and ears of the preserve for the land conservancy and the city of Rancho Palos Verdes,” says Andrea.

“They note what they see and also engage with people to help educate them about nature preserve consideration and etiquette.”

With education and fundraising at the forefront of the charity’s day-to-day operations, numerous workshops, field trips, special

We are very FOCUSED ON LAND STEWARDSHIP, INCLUDING REESTABLISHING NATURAL HABITAT. Many years ago much of the land was used for farming and agriculture, which degraded the natural landscape. Now we are working to restore its biodiversity and caring for the flora and fauna for people to enjoy every day.” events and other community activities are calendared every year.

An especially notable event is the annual Palos Verdes Pastoral garden-to-table fundraiser and moonlit dining experience at Terranea Resort, which will be held October 18.

The conservancy also launched an annual “Beauty of Nature” film series in 2014. Past screenings on the peninsula and in San Pedro have included More than Honey about the plight of the disappearing honeybee population, Yosemite: A Gathering of Spirit celebrating the 150 th year of U.S. national parks and a surfing film entitled Riding Giants.

The 2015 film presentations run through November and will include screenings of Renoir, about the life of renowned plein-air painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir (June 13), and Chasing Ice, a photojournalist’s story about the world’s changing glaciers (July 19).

As it reaps the benefits of great community support, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy sows immeasurable gifts of kindness to the earth, beautification, partnership, experiential education, scenic enjoyment and enhancement of property values in return. More than 100,000 preserve visitors annually revel in year-round nature walks, an immense outdoor classroom, empowerment through volunteerism, and nourishment for the mind and soul that can only be found in the solitude of nature.

To volunteer or donate, visit pvplc.org. 

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n the far corner of a long room, Kimberly is working quietly on a homework assignment that’s testing her vocabulary. Her favorite subject in her fifth-grade class is language arts, and she’s confidently filling in the blank spaces on the page.

Surrounding kids are hunched over their assignments at other round tables, while adults and older children seek out those who may be stuck on a question. For now, Kimberly says she’s fine.

Aside from a few exclamations and giggles, the place is quiet—or as subdued as a room with dozens of children can be. Set inside Richstone Family Center in Hawthorne, a nonprofit offering aid for child abuse and domestic violence, Kids Club is a haven for first- to eighth-graders who may or may not be facing hardships at home.

Volunteers can decipher a tricky math problem or advise on the vegetables growing outside. Many of these helpers are students themselves, and they often come in after school from more affluent cities in the South Bay. As they teach they also learn, and the miles that separate their lives shrink into a collaborative space.

“Richstone is like a family. We take care of each other,” says Mike, a 12-year-old who has been coming to Kids Club for two years.

Past the vegetable garden closest to the club and down the sloping pathway engraved with the names of some well-known donors sits the small building where Richstone began 40 years ago. Since that time, its staff has grown from fewer than 10 to more than 100 people, and its services are available to six school districts. Last year Richstone provided care to nearly 3,000 children and their families—the majority of their households had a yearly income of less than $17,000.

“It’s a very tough neighborhood,” says Roger Van Remmen, president and CEO of Richstone. “You have gangs; you have drunks on the streets. But they’ve been very respectful. They know we do good

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Kids Club at Richstone Family Center is a place where any child has the chance to learn something new.

things. We’ve never had any issues here, and we’ve seen it all.”

Roger was born in Manhattan Beach and has worked with Richstone for about 30 years. He has stories about a board meeting ending at the sound of gunfire, and when police escorted him into the building. When development director Allison Tanaka enters his office with news of a child receiving straight A’s after years of work, they both smile with excitement.

“I’ve been here for almost 10 years, so I’ve seen a lot of the kids grow up in Kids Club,” says Allison. “I would say that the percentage that end up wanting to go to college is much greater within the program, and that speaks to the volunteers who have come through here.”

Allison says that there are eight to 10 volunteers per week—two, on average, are new—and most fall between high school and college ages.

They come from Mira Costa High School, Manhattan Beach Middle School, Vistamar School, Sandpiper Juniors and Girl Scouts, among others, to assist with everything from long division to holiday festivities.

“It’s really fun. You get help with your homework from people who are older than you,” says Ofelia, a second-grader whose favorite subject is math.

Olivia, a senior at Vistamar School, was a volunteer at Richstone for 1½ years before becoming its student ambassador. She’s given lessons on geography and multiplication with her mom, and she tutored two girls on her own. She’s also played her guitar for the kids.

“I live in Manhattan Beach, and those girls live a few miles from me, and maybe they live in a different culture,” Olivia says. “But you realize that just because they live in a different culture, they’re not different from you. I think that being around them for so long made me realize that life is not this little bubble, and people are kind wherever you go.” 

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INSIDE OUT Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it’s no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Like all of us, Riley is guided by her emotions: Joy (Amy Poehler), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling) and Sadness (Phyllis Smith).

Although Joy—Riley’s main and most important emotion—tries to keep things positive, the emotions disagree on how best to navigate a new city, house and school in this humorous offering from Pixar.

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HUCKLEBERRY: STORIES, SECRETS, AND RECIPES FROM OUR KITCHEN

By Zoe Nathan with Laurel Almerinda, Josh Loeb and Matt Armendariz “Everything in generosity” is the motto of Zoe Nathan, the bighearted baker behind Santa Monica’s favorite neighborhood bakery and breakfast spot, Huckleberry Bakery & Café in Santa Monica.

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Sierra Calling If you already love Lake Tahoe, you might be surprised to see what’s happening in nearby Reno.

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espite a less than stellar snow season, Lake Tahoe is already gearing up for an amazing summer. As spring arrived a bit earlier than normal, guests at the Ritz-Carlton in Truckee were already trading their ski pants and the slopes for swimsuits and the pool.

Snow or no snow, Tahoe might be one of the most breathtaking places in either California or Nevada—and more reason to pack your bags for a warm weather vacation. Only a short 15 minutes from King’s Beach on the Northstar California property, the Ritz-Carlton offers privacy and a lush mountain setting while staying conveniently close to the lake.

During the summer months, Northstar offers a family-friendly playground with the region’s best mountain adventure. Families and their four-legged friends will love hiking the easy loop to Sawmill Lake.

In the evenings, guests can gather around the fire pit with the RitzCarlton’s “marshmologist” for complimentary s’mores, enjoy cocktails on the resort’s heated outdoor terrace or enjoy a game of bocce in the backyard. For a real treat, don’t miss a reservation at the hotel’s signature restaurant, Manzanita, for sumptuous wines and a creative blend of California fare with a regional mountain resort influence.

The resort also offers a variety of activities and water sports on Lake Tahoe, just 15 minutes away, with daily kayak and stand-up paddleboarding excursions led by the professional guides at Tahoe Adventure Company. tahoeadventurecompany.com Preferred tee times can be enjoyed at two nearby championship golf courses: Gray’s Crossing, certified as an Audubon International Gold Signature Sanctuary, and Old Greenwood, a Jack Nicklaus signature course.

13031 Ritz-Carlton Highlands Court, Truckee, 530-562-3000, ritzcarlton.com On to Reno. Yes, Reno. If you think “The Biggest Little City in the World” is all about gaming and crumbling casino-centric hotels, you’re in for a big surprise. Reno is on the move, and recent years have welcomed a bevy of new attractions in the downtown and mid-town areas.

One of the pioneers of this urban modern movement is dining entrepreneur Mark Estee. A Boston native, he headed west and worked in Lake Tahoe before setting his sights on Reno. Since his arrival, he’s opened a series of eateries, including popular Campo, a neighborhood restaurant that promotes local farmers, ranchers, regional products, produce and food education, and Reno Provisions, a new marketplacestyle cafeteria serving everything from sandwiches and baked goods to crafted cocktails. camporeno.com and renoprovisions.com Another one of his operations is French-inspired chez louis at the magnificent Nevada Museum of Art. This intimate, but powerful museum housed in a nicely-designed, layered modern structure, offers a wellrounded permanent collection of locally-inspired art and correlative exhibitions, like a current one on Western Australian aboriginal painting.

In August, the museum welcomes an all-encompassing, six-month long exhibition celebrating the art and history of Lake Tahoe, the most comprehensive ever displayed. 160 West Liberty in Reno, renoart.org If you need to decompress after a full day discovering Reno’s many highlights, you can always unwind at Spa Toscana at the Peppermill Resort and melt away with one of their indulgent treatments. spatoscana.com 

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BREATH OF FRESH AIR, top to bottom: Thomas Hill, Sugar Loaf Peak, El Dorado County, 1865, oil on canvas; bocce ball at the Ritz-Carlton in Truckee; typical evening at Campo in Reno; works on display at The Nevada Museum of Art.

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Girls Night Out

This year Southbay magazine’s fashion event comes to Downtown Manhattan Beach in support of the Special Olympics World Games. 6 to 10 p.m., Civic Center Plaza. oursouthbay.com May 16

Bite at the Beach

Enjoy culinary delights from around the South Bay along with the many local craft breweries. Guests receive a plate and glass at the entrance and may enjoy as many tastes from the paired restaurants and breweries as desired. 3 to 6 p.m., MBS Media Campus. manhattanbeachchamber.com June 8

Autism Wine Event

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A four-course brunch paired with wine in support of the Ride for Autism in August.

11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., The Chart House in Redondo Beach. rideforautism.org

April 24 to May 10 Cats

2 p.m. and 8 p.m., norriscenter.com

17 Pier-to-Pier Walkathon 8 a.m., MB Pier richstonefamily.org

May 17 Tour de Pier

9 a.m. to 1 p.m., MB Pier tourdepier.com

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Above: Girls Night Out ladies with a look. Right: Sampling the wares at Bite at the Beach.

18 Providence Little Company of Mary Golf Classic Palos Verdes Golf Club california.providence.org

20 American Heath Association Go Red Luncheon 11 a.m., Manhattan Beach Marriott southbaygored.ahaevents.org

29 VERTE: Grades of Green Annual Fundraiser 6:30 p.m., MBS Media Campus gradesofgreen.org

June 6&7 Palos Verdes Street Fair and Music Festival

10 a.m., Norris Center and Deep Valley Drive pvstreetfair.com

7 Celebrate Chefs & Cellars Private home in Palos Verdes pvartcenter.org

28 Celebrate Wellness

3 to 7 p.m., South Coast Botanic Garden cancersupportredondobeach.org

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April Release Party

Southbay magazine celebrated their April issue release with Plaza El Segundo. The evening kicked off at Salt Creek Grille’s beautiful outdoor courtyard and was complete with delicious bites, cocktails, live music and great company. A special thank-you to our partners Penta Water and Floret Cadet.

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Mark Anello and Denise Anello

Monroe Alvarez and Ezekiel Duran

Victor Pnoce and Jenna Wigman

Joe Shifrin and Jordon Shields

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Go Red For Women Private Shopping Fundraiser

A beautiful evening of shopping, wine and giving was hosted

by Lisa Garey, chair of the Go Red For Women Campaign.

Trina Turk donated 20% of the evening’s sales to the campaign.

Uncorked poured wine, and Tin Roof Bistro provided hearthealthy light bites while VOX DJs played the tunes.

Juli Vega and Jackie Balestra

Rebo McFadden, Lisa Garey, Evan Matthews, Jessie Kozar, Jerry Nuñez

Lisa Garey with Sarah Kjellberg and her daughter Scarlet

Affair of the Heart Gala

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Richstone Family Center and Audi Pacific/LAcarGuy welcomed more than 400 guests to one of the South Bay’s largest sit-down dinner events, courtesy of Bristol Farms.

A wine reception included 18 wineries, followed by a dinner catered by local favorite Petros Restaurant.

Peter Vallianos and Carole Wagner Vallianos

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Larry Wolf and Lynn Wolf

Caroline Payne, Glen Payne, Talia Frederick, Paul Frederick, Valerie Mellinger, Paul Mellinger

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Bowl-A-Thon

Walk With Sally’s annual fundraiser invites teams to sport costumes and knock down a few pins in support of a worth cause.

Jim McFarland, Jennie Collins, Sandra Shustak, Gary Richardson

Chris Richardson and Lily Liang

Strand Hill Properties’ Manhattan Beach Grand Opening Party

In celebration of Strand Hill Properties, Christie’s International Real Estate’s opening in the South Bay, Strand Hill Properties threw a grand opening party at their downtown Manhattan Beach office on March 19.

Lily Liang and Eileen Lu

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Circle of Hope Soirée

Cancer Support Community-Redondo Beach held the first annual Circle of Hope—A Masquerade Soirée to celebrate cancer survivorship in young people.

Sporting feathered and bejeweled masks, 200 guests enjoyed an evening of intrigue, inspiration and fun. The event generated nearly $20,000 in proceeds, which will be directed to CSC-RB’s free support programs for kids, teens and young adults who have been affected by cancer.

Russ Lesser, Charlotte Lesser, Andrew Werts, Jonna Werts

Adam Goldberg, Debbie Goldberg, Judith Opdahl, Heath Gregory, Lisa Garey Kyle Kazan, Sara Krish

Kristin Conforti, Judith Opdahl, Portia Cohen

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Kelley Matthews and Pamela Martis

Lisa Garey and Angela Nawar

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Leah Levine, Nicole Sillers, Sara Krish, Colleen Angeles

Debbie Goldberg, Jen Mulol, Michael Greenberg, Adam Goldberg, Stephanie Dryer

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Annual Embassy Dinner

Laura Khouri, Jacky Glass, Michael K. Hayde, Terri Warren

Dr. Ira Byock, Yvonne Corbeil, Pat Modrzejewski

Andrea Sala and Lynn Taylor

James Zapp and Beth McGlynn

Ed DeRenzis, Nancy Siskowic, Barbara Roberts, Tony Arminio

Providence TrinityCare Hospice celebrated with more than 100 longtime friends and donors. The Glass Family Award for Philanthropy, Leadership and Service was bestowed upon Michael K. Hayde and Laura Khouri from Western National for their 25-year commitment to the programs and services of Providence TrinityCare.

Dr. Glen Komatsu and Joyce Komatsu

Tony D’Errico, Michelle Cormack, Farnaz Flecher, James O’Callaghan, Mark Burton

Shannon Mora, Kevin Rosen, Nicole Rosen, Linda Rosen, Lauren Hall, Denise Austin

Friendship Walk Check Presentation

SKECHERS president Michael Greenberg presented record-breaking checks to The Friendship Circle and six education foundations as a result of the 2014 SKECHERS Friendship Walk. More than $1 million was distributed, making it the largest donation total in the history of the walk.

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Michael Greenberg, Matt Morris, Dennis Moloney, Larry Wolf, Yossi Mintz, Roger Herman

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Sandpipers 23rd Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon

Kristina Durkin, Allison Addante and guests

Featuring designer Karen Millen, more than 500 women from the South Bay and Los Angeles area gathered for a day of fashion and fun. The event also included live and silent auctions and boutique shopping.

The event raised more than $70,000 for Sandpipers’ philanthropic programs.

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South Bay Plastic Surgeons

Bobbi Cotton and Laura Lull

Laurie Wisniewski and Nancy Banach

Karen Millen design team

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Bo Kaemerle, Scott Schuler, Pat Kilroy

Linda Perry, Kevin Templeton, Rick Mayer

Vistas for Children Under the Tuscan Sun Golf Tournament

Larry Branam, Pam Branam, Don Skinner, Bryan Fried

Alan Bergland, Nico Garcia, Bob Vallee, Jr., Matt Cua

Under the Tuscan Sun, a fun-filled event that raised funds for Vistas for Children, saw 75 golfers playing the Palos Verdes Golf Club course and featured a Fiat 300e, an auction of adventures to Italy, Italian wine tasting, dinner and awards. Vistas raises money to support South Bay children in need and their families.

Surfers’ Walk of Fame Induction

The city of Hermosa Beach inducted four new individuals into the Surfers’ Walk of Fame, including Spyder Surf founder, Dennis Jarvis, along with Chris Barela, Mike Benavidez and Derek Levy. The honorees join fellow inductees and surf legends Greg Noll, Dewey Weber, Hap Jacobs, Dale Velzy and many more.

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Local chefs and patrons alike crave the tasty treats that summer brings. Experience the South Bay’s hottest eateries—featured on the following pages. Read about the history and ambience of the restaurants and the culinary journey and cooking style of the chefs. And try some of these delicious recipes right in your own home!

KINCAID’S EXECUTIVE CHEF RAMON FERNANDEZ

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classic American grill, Kincaid’s has been serving the South Bay since 1999. Featuring a farmto-table “scratch kitchen,” the culinary team—led by executive chef Ramon Fernandez, sous chef Rosa Martinez and general manager Reggie Thomas—grills meats with seasonal woods to bring out the most unique flavors and creates fresh, innovative seafood dishes.

Located on the world-famous Redondo Beach Pier, the restaurant’s ocean view adds a unique element to the dining experience it offers. Guests enjoy Kincaid’s for holiday meals, wine dinners, date nights, family gatherings, business functions and special events on the patio—including weekend brunch and Bloody Mary bar. The eatery also features happy hour seven days a week and a latenight menu from 9 p.m. until close.

Kincaid’s has earned a five-star ranking for both food and service. Owned by Restaurants Unlimited, Inc., Reggie and his team have enjoyed relationships with local corporate giants such as Toyota, Boeing, Honda and DIRECTV, as well as the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau and other local chambers.

Reggie is a 20-year veteran of the restaurant industry and has been at the helm of Kincaid’s for the past four years.

He got his start in the kitchen helping his grandmother make some of her famous family dishes—never working from a recipe. Picking veggies from the garden and hunting and fishing for food led him to a somewhat fearless approach to cooking.

He enjoys keeping his family’s recipes alive at Kincaid’s.

Chef Rosa has worked with Kincaid’s since it opened. She learned to cook by

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helping her mother in their kitchen while growing up in Zacatecas, Mexico. Coming from a large family of 10, Rosa had plenty of practice and learned to perfect numerous soups that were her mother’s specialty.

Like Rosa, Chef Ramon also comes from a large Mexican family and learned to cook under the artful watch of his mother, who created the many flavors of Mexican cuisine that are uncommon here in the states. While he received no formal

culinary training, Ramon has devoted himself to 30+ years working in the industry.

He first started working with Restaurants Unlimited as a dishwasher and moved through the ranks to his current position as executive chef. As his way of paying it forward, he enjoys developing other cooks into chefs.

“I wanted to cook,” says Ramon about his days working as a dishwasher, “so I figured that I had to show the chef I was willing to work so he would

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500 Fisherman’s Wharf Redondo Beach 90277 310-318-6080 kincaids.com

recipe:

CHEF’S SURF & TURF Serves 2 Our little twist to an all-American classic dish 1 (6- to 8-ounce) flat iron steak 1 teaspoon Kincaid’s steak salt 1 (4- to 6-ounce) lobster tail 1 teaspoon garlic butter 3 spears crispy asparagus buttermilk panko breadcrumbs vegetable oil 1 baked potato bacon 1 grilled lemon 1 teaspoon crème fraîche

give me a chance to cook. Once I got on the line, everything fell into place. I was good at it, liked the pace, liked learning, creating and teaching. So it was and continues to be fun.”

Prior to joining Kincaid’s, Chef Ramon also worked at Cutter’s in Santa Monica, Steps in Downtown LA and Palomino Restaurant in Westwood.

When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, including his grandkids. He also is passionate about creating new recipes.

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“I love playing around with different salsa combinations,” he says. “Right now we’re featuring a grilled mahi mahi with a berry salsa. We have a lot of events on our patio, so I do a lot of tapas-style pairings with cocktails, beer and wine. I’m playing with some lobster recipes, and I have several different marinades and butters I’ll be using this summer for meats on the grill. Last year we did a chili coca ribeye with bourbon butter, and the guests really loved it—so we’ll have to try to top that this year.”

Season meat with steak salt and grill to desired temperature.

Season lobster tail and grill to 120º. Baste with garlic butter. Place asparagus in buttermilk; coat with panko. Fry in oil until golden brown. Scoop potato from skin and form into two balls. Crust with panko, wrap with bacon and fry approximately 3 minutes or until golden brown. (Use toothpicks if necessary to hold bacon in place.)

Serve steak and lobster with potato cakes. Top with crème fraîche and garnish with grilled lemon.

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JACKSON’S

FOOD + DRINK OWNER & CHEF SCOTT COOPER

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2041 Rosecrans Avenue El Segundo 310-606-5500 jacksonsfoodanddrink.com

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ant an alternative to pricey chain restaurants? Try Jackson’s Food + Drink in El Segundo— a chef-run, small restaurant offering a mix of contemporary comfort food and farm-to-table dishes. The ambience is casual yet classy and features an indooroutdoor patio with a cozy fireplace.

Most of the menu is made daily in-house, and owner/chef Scott Cooper emphasizes a variety of flavors, textures and temperatures to keep his customers’ taste buds happy. He considers himself something of an authentic ingredient “nut.”

While in college Scott spent a great deal of time enjoying the cafés of Berkeley, learning that in-season, farm-fresh products need very little adornment when served. While working in Santa Monica for a French master chef—during the early days of the California cuisine movement (now called farm-to-table)—Scott realized he wanted to own a restaurant.

The experience working so closely with French cuisine also inspired him to become a self-taught saucier, studying the science behind those miraculous mixtures. “I fell in love with the sauces; I can still taste them in my mind today,” he says. “It became an obsession to try to replicate them at home.”

Scott considers himself a tireless student of cuisine and spends time researching foods that are new as well as timeless recipes. What’s most rewarding about his work in the restaurant industry? “When I hear a customer rave about a dish in exactly the way I had envisioned it,” he says.

When he’s not working Scott enjoys tennis, movies, the Dodgers and a 20-year obsession with his Fantasy Baseball league, which he enjoys with his two sons—who also work as part of his team at Jackson’s Food + Drink.

recipe:

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH ROBUST CITRUS Serves 1–2 as an appetizer 2 tablespoons olive oil 5 ounces cauliflower florets 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon pine nuts, toasted pinch each, salt & pepper ½ pinch chili flakes 2 teaspoon fresh mint 3 ounces citrus mixture (orange juice—35%, lemon juice—50%, lime juice—15%)

Heat olive oil in oven-safe sauté pan until shimmering (very hot).

Add cauliflower; move around to get nicely browned. Place mixture (still in pan) in 350º oven. Roast for 5-6 minutes until cauliflower is just tender. Remove from oven, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

Add pine nuts, salt and pepper, chili flakes, mint and citrus mixture. Heat through another minute.

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EXECUTIVE CHEF BERNARD IBARRA

erranea Resort invites guests to explore its eight dining destinations, which feature fresh coastal fare served in warm, inviting atmospheres with spectacular ocean views. Led

by Executive Chef Bernard Ibarra, Terranea’s culinary team is dedicated to sustainability and celebrates the natural surroundings of the resort by using Meyer lemons, produce and honey grown and cultivated on its nearby farmland and in the onsite herb and vegetable gardens.

Chef Bernard also gathers and harvests sea salt in salt beds with water from the Pacific Ocean along the property.

Bernard brings more than 30 years of culinary and hospitality experience to Terranea. Born and raised in the French side of the Basque Country, he became interested in pursuing a career as a chef early on. After earning his culinary associate degree at College Technique La Citadelle, Chef Bernard worked in a variety of locations internationally and across the U.S. His global travels and exposure to various cuisines inspired his cooking

philosophy: “One must respect the ingredients and the cultures, feel the passion and live your life like you are cooking a great dish.”

Chef Bernard is a proud father of daughter, Kayla, and son, Keita, with whom he enjoys cooking. In his free time he enjoys scuba diving, underwater photography, surfing, sailing, cycling and flying. His passion extends to gardening, wines and—of course—cooking.

Giving back to the community is an important focus for Chef Bernard and Terranea. He donates his time to many philanthropic and charitable endeavors on behalf of the resort.

Terranea shares proceeds from its exclusive bimonthly Chef’s Table Dinner Series with local charitable organizations. These chef-led, intimate dinners provide guests with an interactive culinary experience featuring a three-course meal and wine pairings. This spring Terranea will launch a culinary package that includes VIP access to the dinner series, as well as interactive workshops, tastings and other epicurean activities.

SMOKED AND SEARED HALIBUT Serves 4 10 ounces applewood chips 4 (6-ounce) halibut steaks 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon coarse salt 1 teaspoon pink peppercorns, crushed 2 ounces Meyer lemon juice 1 tablespoon boquerones (Spanish white anchovies) 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped 1 cup cured black olives 2 cloves fresh garlic, chopped 1 ounce extra virgin olive oil Soak wood chips in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain, and place under broiler. Mix brown sugar, salt and peppercorns. Place halibut on a rack and sprinkle with sugar mixture.

Place in a box/smoker underneath a tray of ice cubes. Place smoking wood chips in smoker; leave halibut in box for 10 minutes. Pull fish out and chill. In a food processor, pulse remaining ingredients until coarse.

Spread mixture over fish,and refrigerator, covered, for 3 hours. Preheat oven to 375º. Drizzle fish with ½ ounce olive oil and roast for about 7 minutes.

100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes | 310-265-2800 | terranea.com

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CAFÉ PACIFIC AT TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB

EXECUTIVE CHEF JEAN-PIERRE VINCENT

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hen Donald Trump bought Trump National Golf Club in 1999, his vision was to offer food, décor and service of the highest caliber and to cater to the needs of all guests. Reflecting that vision for Café Pacific restaurant at Trump National is executive chef Jean-Pierre Vincent.

Originally from Venezuela—with a French father and Cuban mother—the chef’s culinary talents have been greatly influenced by his travels. He has cooked throughout the United States, Europe, the Mediterranean and North Africa.

He fondly remembers spending time in his grandmother’s kitchen in Paris when he was a small child. He relishes the memories and aromas of her “classic French cookery.” Now his travels involve getting to know different cultures and pairing them with the food he loves to cook for guests of Café Pacific.

Chef Jean-Pierre’s cooking style is Mediterranean-inspired and rustic. He uses fresh, local, seasonal and housemade ingredients and recipes whenever possible, like the favorite summer menu item featured here: Lobster Tempura with Coconut Curry Sauce.

This year Trump National LA is hosting the PGA Grand Slam of Golf, October 19-21. This event, which provides Jean-Pierre an opportunity to showcase his diverse culinary talent to thousands, will draw spectators from all over the world to this amazing property.

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recipe:

LOBSTER TEMPURA WITH SWEET COCONUT CURRY SAUCE Serves 4 4 lobster tails (4-5 ounces), shelled (reserve shells) store-bought tempura batter mix vegetable oil fresh ginger shredded napa cabbage sweet red peppers sesame oil Coconut Curry Sauce (see recipe below)

Place lobster tails in batter mix.

Fry in vegetable oil at 350º and cook until golden brown. Fry shells separately until red. Saute ginger, cabbage and peppers in sesame oil.

Place cooked cabbage mixture on plate. Arrange lobster tails on top, drizzle with curry sauce and add shells for garnish.

COCONUT CURRY SAUCE: ½ cup coconut milk ½ tablespoon curry powder ½ tablespoon soy sauce ¼ cup honey

Place all ingredients in pot and reduce by half. Season to taste.

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DARREN’S RESTAURANT

CHEF AND OWNER DARREN WEISS

recipe:

AHI FURIKAKE Serves 4 16-ounce sashimi-grade ahi tuna Aji Nori Furikake (found at Asian markets) oil 2 cups corn ¼ cup pickled ginger 3 tablespoons sweet Thai chili sauce 1 bunch cilantro, steamed/chopped 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons roasted jalapeño 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons lime juice

Combine mayo, cilantro, jalapeño and lime juice. Mix well. Set aside.

Season ahi with salt and coat with Furikake. Sear in pan with oil for 10 seconds per side. Set aside and let rest for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, in the same pan, cook garlic for 5 seconds.

Add corn and ginger; toss well.

Add cilantro and sweet chili sauce; mix well.

Slice ahi thinly. Place corn mixture on plate and top with sliced ahi. Drizzle with sauce.

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n upscale fine-dining experience in a beach-friendly atmosphere awaits guests at Darren’s Restaurant, where chef and owner Darren Weiss showcases his menu of local and exotic flavors—including American, Mediterranean and Asian. Fully renovated in 2014, Darren’s welcomes diners celebrating a milestone or just wanting to enjoy a beautiful meal.

Darren attended the The Culinary Institute of America and then relocated to Hawaii where he worked in the kitchens of several top restaurants. In 1998 he moved to Santa Monica and took a position at Rockenwagner restaurant. After two years, he left to open his first restaurant, Café Catalina, which enjoyed a successful fiveyear run. He then served as executive sous chef at the Horseshoe Bay Resort in Texas, followed by a stint at the Ritz Carlton Dallas, before returning to the South Bay in 2007 to open Darren’s.

The restaurant’s general manager, Bart Thompson, has worked for more than two decades in the hospitality industry. His guiding principle is: “Only exceptional food, only exceptional service, only friendly and knowledgeable people.”

As Darren’s in-house sommelier, Nadia Pavlevska has built the restaurant’s boutique selection of international wines. She is a Certified Sommelier (CS), among a variety of other oenophile-related certifications and memberships, and she recently received the designation of a French Wine Scholar with highest honors.

Johnathan Dahl runs the restaurant’s cocktail program, which he built from scratch with GM Bart Thompson more than five years ago. On a nightly basis he handcrafts more than 50 custom cocktails, improvising layered, made-to-order drinks that suit each guest and complement Darren’s cuisine.

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L TO R: Killer Shrimp owner Kevin Michaels & partner Brett Doherty

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recipe: FISHERMAN’S STEW Serves 4 2 tablespoons cooking oil 24 large roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 head garlic, minced 1 small onion, diced salt & pepper 1 cup beer 2 cups each, shrimp stock & clam juice 1 teaspoon crushed chili pepper flakes 4-ounce filet each, salmon, mahi & cod, cut into ½-ounce pieces 12 (21/25) shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 large scallops, cut in half ½ cup calamari, cleaned, cut into 1-inch pieces 8 snow crab legs 12 each, clams & mussels 6 large basil leaves, torn 2 tablespoons butter In a large pot over medium heat add oil, tomatoes, garlic and onion; sauté about 8 minutes, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper. Add beer and cook 8 minutes. Add stock, clam juice, chili flakes and a touch more salt; bring to a simmer. Add all seafood and cook 20 minutes. Finish with basil and butter.

KILLER SHRIMP OWNER KEVIN MICHAELS

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iller Shrimp customers line up night after night to enjoy the secret family recipe for fresh shrimp cooked to order. In business for more than 25 years, the company operates Killer Shrimp and Killer Cafe in Marina del Rey along with Killer Shrimp and The Mermaid in Hermosa Beach. In addition to seafood, the restaurant offers steaks, salads, soups, desserts, signature cocktails and appetizers for lunch, dinner and daily happy hour.

Kevin Michaels has been involved with Killer Shrimp since he was 15. He created one of the first popup restaurants on the Westside to much fanfare, leading to the first Killer Shrimp restaurant location. He has worked in every aspect of the business, from the front of the house to the kitchen to managing multiple restaurant locations. Kevin opened Killer Shrimp Hermosa

Beach in August 2014.

The signature Killer Shrimp recipe is a guarded secret of the Michaels family—which sets the brand apart from other culinary establishments.

Killer Shrimp has a secret spice room that only Kevin plus one person who makes the spice packages have access to. Kevin and his father are the only people who know the secret recipe, and they’ve worked very hard to keep it that way.

All of the dry spices are packed for each individual order in the secret spice room and then combined with other natural ingredients and simmered for 10 hours to create the spicy shrimp sauce. Every order of Killer Shrimp is made fresh; when customers place their order, the fresh shrimp are added to the sauce and cooked quickly, then served with a large bowl of sliced French bread for dipping.

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MANHATTAN MARGARITA

BEVERAGE ENTREPRENEUR STEVEN BROWN

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everage entrepreneur Steven Brown had a dream: to create the first super premium, top shelf, all-natural premade margarita on the market. Today that dream is a reality.

Manhattan Margarita was inspired by the sunand-surf town of Manhattan Beach and is based on Steve’s original kitchen recipe of six juices blended with silver agave tequila.

“Every time I went to the market looking for a high-quality premade margarita, I couldn’t find one. It seemed so obvious, but nobody had done it,” he says.

In 2013 Steve joined forces with partner Jin Ishimoto to raise the initial seed money to start the company—with an added emphasis on international marketing and a strategic

expansion plan for Asia. Last summer they launched Manhattan Margarita simultaneously n California and Japan. It is available in fine dining and drinking establishments, as well as retail stores.

A California native, Steve had an early career in industrial design, and then produced film and television for many years. He found a lot of similarities making Manhattan Margarita. As he explains, “It’s the same skill set, only a different kind of product.”

Steve enjoys life in the South Bay with his young family and the strong sense of community.

When he’s not working he hits the beach—the very essence of which is captured in every glass of Manhattan Margarita.

CITRUS BOOSTER Serves 1 1 slice each of orange, lemon & lime dash agave nectar 6 ounces Manhattan Margarita Muddle fruit and agave nectar. Add ice and Manhattan Margarita and shake. Double-strain over fresh ice in a tumbler and garnish.

POMEGRANATE SPLASH Serves 1 4 ounces Manhattan Margarita pomegranate grenadine orange twist Pour Manhattan Margarita over ice and stir. Coat a martini glass with grenadine; pour out excess. Strain Manhattan Margarita into glass.

Garnish with orange twist

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riginally opened in 1987 across the street as a much smaller venue, H.T. Grill expanded to a larger property in 2006 and evolved into an upscale, eclectic, chef-driven concept. One of 17 restaurants owned by Paul Hennessey and Hennessey Taverns, Inc., H.T. Grill is a rustic American bistro located at Riviera Village and serving lunch and dinner daily.

The restaurant keeps guests coming back with its weekend brunch, complete with build-your-own Bloody Mary bar; live acoustic music; private chef’s tasting room; two separate patios; banquet room for special events; and weekly Monday Night Wine Dinners.

Executive Chef Nael Taki grew up in small Ohio town and started his culinary career as a dishwasher. Working in a variety of restaurants and learning from various chefs, he developed a keen sense flavor profiles and innovative cooking techniques.

Chef Nael moved to California and, after meeting Paul Hennessey, became sous chef at H.T. Grill. From there he helped open The Wine Bistro in Dana Point before moving into his current position as executive chef for H.T. Grill.

“I never thought I would be a chef and make it to where I have today,” he says, “but I’m so grateful for my success.”

When he’s not at work, Nael enjoys paddleboarding, working out, and spending time at the beach and with family and friends. He also enjoys cooking at home and putting his own twist on classic dishes—”New School Comfort Food,” as he calls it.

Some of his favorite dishes involve light, summer fare: grilled whole snapper with a mango salsa and cilantro over quinoa; burrata salad with tangerines, arugula, feta, saltroasted baby beets and a sweet potato vinaigrette; and grilled peaches with bleu cheese ice cream and salted caramel sauce.

recipe:

SCALLOPS Serves 2 6 cups of water 1 bay leaf kosher salt 2 cups red quinoa 1 fennel bulb, shaved thinly ½ cup Champagne vinegar freshly ground black pepper 1 grapefruit 8 (U/10) scallops blackened seasoning olive oil

Bring water, bay leaf and a pinch of salt to a boil. Add quinoa and bring to a slight boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cover until water has evaporated.

Cut off the top of fennel and shave paper-thin with a mandolin. Place in a bowl with vinegar and a pinch each of salt and pepper; mix lightly. Peel and segment the grapefruit; mix with fennel and quinoa.

Place mixture on plate.

Clean scallops and pat dry with a paper towel. Lightly coat with blackened seasoning.

Heat olive oil in a pan until very hot; sear scallops on both sides. Place on top of quinoa mixture and serve.

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BLUEWATER GRILL recipe:

BLACKENED SWORDFISH WITH ROASTED CORN & AVOCADO RELISH Serves 4 4 (8-ounce) swordfish steaks ¼ cup blackening spice ¼ cup canola oil

Preheat a large saute pan. Coat fish on both sides with blackening spice. Saute in oil on each side for approximately 3 minutes until dark and cooked through. Serve with rice and top with relish.

ROASTED CORN & AVOCADO RELISH 8 ears corn 2 jalapenos (minced) 3 avocado (small dice) 8 ounces red onion (fine dice) 5 ounces red bell pepper (fine dice) 2 ounces garlic (minced) 5 ounces olive oil 5 ounces red wine vinegar 1 bunch cilantro (chopped) 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Shuck corn and roast on grill; let cool. Grill jalapenos until skin is charred; let cool. Cut corn off of the cob. Peel and remove seeds from jalapenos and dice. Mix all ingredients together in bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

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luewater Grill has been a part of the Redondo Beach community since opening in 2001. A classic fish house, the restaurant prides itself on serving the highest quality seafood in a friendly, casual atmosphere. The management and staff are proud to be locals serving locals, and the restaurant is truly representative of the Beach Cities lifestyle.

The restaurant specializes in rustic, sustainable seafood. Fresh fish, oysters, San Francisco cioppino and the popular New England clam chowder are favorites on the menu. The founders are fishermen, and Bluewater Grill’s own custom-built commercial fishing boat delivers fresh swordfish to the restaurant during the summer swordfish season. The menu also offers steaks, burgers and pasta.

Lunch and dinner are served daily, as well as brunch on Sundays and happy hour Monday through Friday. For special events, the restaurant has two harbor-view rooms that can seat from 20 to 120 guests.

Before joining Bluewater Grill, Chef Nick Padilla traveled around the country doing freelance catering and working at the Sundance Film Festival. His passion for cooking started in high school when he worked at a local burger stand.

Since then, Chef Nick has worked in kitchens all over Southern California including Wolfgang Puck Café, Il Fornaio, House of Blues, Patina Catering and The Standard Hotel. He is an avid fisherman and when not at work, he enjoys spending time on the water and with his wife, Sophia, and their two daughters.

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Spring has officially sprung (did we even have a winter?) ‌ time to dust off the patio furniture, perk up the garden and get that great outdoor party started. Take a look at our warm weather roundup of seasonal ideas, from alfresco entertaining to edible landscapes to inspiring getaways. Let the sun shine in!​

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Ready to entertain … alfresco? Contributing stylist and Culinary Creative Group owner Kara Mickelson offers three helpful tips for the perfect outdoor party.

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Prepare the Space

• Mentally walk through the event in your mind as if you were a guest.

• Wash outdoor furniture and touch up with paint, polish or wood oil at least a week before the event. Or take your indoor furniture out. Turn off sprinklers the night before and set up guest tables. Wipe down furniture the day of the party.

• Create directional signs pointing out the backyard entrance (if not obvious) and guest restrooms.

• Eliminate tripping hazards, such as garden hoses, uneven areas of grass, gopher holes, rocks or planter beds in high-traffic areas. Mark off areas with strategically placed furniture and/or add lighting where needed.

• Use hearty floral arrangements that will hold up under the elements.

• Prevent pests by covering trash cans, topping drinks with coasters and investing in plate covers or screens Place fans and citronella candles around the perimeter and use pest-resistant plants on guest tables. Also try setting up an irresistible “minibug buffet” insect pleasing foods to lure pests away from the party space.

• Prepare for wind gusts, hot sun and temperature changes.

Provide heaters or umbrellas for shade if needed.

• Always have an inclement weather backup plan.

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Set the mood

• Provide live entertainment or put on your favorite playlist. Keep volume at easy conversation levels.

• Add decorative and functional lighting for evening events.

• Create comfortable seating around the party space.

• Set up “help-yourself” stations for selfserve items like beverages, extra utensils,

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glassware, napkins, paper towels, etc. Add a basket with some outdoor essentials like bug spray, sunscreen, a few first aid items, sunglasses, hats, flip-flops, blankets/wraps and towels.

• Add candles. Keep in mind that batteryoperated ones are safer and won’t blow out.

Citronella candles also minimize bugs but come with a strong fragrance.

• Skip a full-length table linen if your area is prone to wind and opt for heavy, mat-style runners or placemats.

• Put together or purchase a few signature mixed drinks for guests to sample with ease, as it will cut down on the need for a full bar.

• Invest in some outdoor games, such as croquet, badminton, cornhole, lawn bowling or pool toys.

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Plan the Meal

• Minimize your shopping stress and have farm-fresh groceries delivered.

• Par-cook items and finish in the oven or over indirect heat to avoid smoke from the grill and save cooking time during the event.

• Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold and practice basic food safety.

Refrigerate perishable food within two hours (one hour when the temperature is above 90°).

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• Foods that can be served cold, “room temperature” or hot off the grill are best. Use hardy greens for salads, like cabbage and kale, that won’t wilt.

Slaws and chilled cooked vegetables are good options. Add delicate garnishes or micro-greens just before serving.

• Rent full place settings and glassware or consider elegant disposables for easier cleanup.

• For family-style service

such as food platters on the table to pass, make sure ahead of time that everything fits with all the place settings and any centerpieces. Have your serving utensils ready to go with each dish. If needed, add an extra table for larger platters.

• Keep items covered and temperature-safe until ready to serve.

• Help your guests with a menu card at each place setting. 

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South Coast Botanic Garden, southcoastbotanicgarden.org

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French Farmhouse, frenchfarmhouseredondobeach.com Classic Party Rentals, classicpartyrentals.com Choura Events, chouraevents.com The Vintage Table Co., thevintagetableco.com Flowers by Magical Blooms, magicalblooms.com Custom menu cards by Kellie at Kraftz & Kreationz, kraftznkreationz@gmail.com

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FarmBox LA, with spring menu recipes

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Garden Edible WRITTEN BY CHRISTY

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here was a time when Southern California gardens got by on good looks alone. A lush backyard oasis brimming with glossy, tropical ferns and flowering hibiscus lured us in. A perfectly tended rose garden filled with prized varieties was a source of envy. An expanse of deep green lawn was a must. But now, with water becoming more and more precious (and expensive), these kinds of gardens just don’t make sense. It’s time to rethink our backyards.

Why not incorporate plants into your landscape that earn their keep, that give back something in return for the nutrients and water—and love and attention—we give them? A rose is a lovely gift, but apricots plucked from a shade tree are even better. A bay laurel hedge is just as efficient at defining a space as a common ficus—plus it smells divine and keeps you from making a last-minute run to the market. A pot of geraniums, however vibrant, comes up short when compared with the colorful—and edible—stalks of Swiss chard.

Landscape designer Miriam Rainville, often in collaboration with urban farmer Andy Vaughan, has been replacing “passive” plantings with “active” gardens for years, both in common spaces within affordable housing developments and on large, individual properties.

“Gardens can be ornamental as well as functional,” she says. “When you walk next to a row of fruit trees this time of year, they’re absolutely beautiful. The citrus is fleshing out, and the leaves are all shiny green. The smell of an orange tree in full bloom, with all the white flowers, is one of the greatest olfactory experiences ever. Plus you can pick a dozen oranges from it and have fresh juice for breakfast.”

A garden filled with edibles does require some advance planning, however. “All soils are not created equally,” Miriam notes. Soil in South Bay gardens is—not surprisingly, given their proximity to the beach—sandy.

Before planting fruits and vegetables, you’ll want to mix a healthy amount of rich, organic mulch into your soil. Miriam likes the Black Gold brand, available from Amazon. “Good amendment is critical,” she stresses. “Sandy soil is like a sieve. Added organic matter will slow the percolation of water and nutrition so roots can grab them.” Plus, of course, it saves water and money.

Vegetables in pots can thrive with attentive hand-watering, but if you’re planning on something more extensive, consider installing drip irrigation lines—a smart choice for water conservation because they bring water right to the roots rather than sprinkling it down on the plant’s leaves. They can be moved to accommodate changing plantings, and some come with adjustable heads that release just the right amount of water to individual plants.

Once you have the prep work done, the fun begins. Following are Miriam’s top ideas for bringing edibles into a South Bay garden.

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“There are many varieties of vegetables that look just plain cool,” Miriam says. She uses some—like the Lolla Rosa red lettuce and the Buttercrunch green lettuce as borders.

“The red and green looks amazing in mass— and you can eat them!” Others brighten up vegetable beds and pots.

Some of Miriam’s favorites for their exquisite flavors and good looks: Banana peppers Elongated, 6-inch peppers turn scarlet when fully ripe but stay sweet and mild. Expect amazing yields along our coast.

Black Zebra tomato This heirloom-cross between a black tomato and Green Zebra produces deep purple fruit with green streaks. You’ll be tempted to leave this beauty on the plant, but pluck it.

The rich, almost smoky flavor is exquisite.

Fairy Tale eggplant Tender, plump and sweet, these lusciouslooking mini marvels are little jewels of delicious creamy flavor.

Garden Peach tomato This unique heirloom looks like a small peach, complete with slightly fuzzy skin.

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ESPALIERED TREES

Surround your property or delineate a part of the garden with an edible hedge.

Espaliered trees will cover a wall or provide a living fence in the garden. Plant one that provides fruit, and you’ll be able to pluck off something delicious too. Keep in mind that these trees are deciduous, so in the winter months they’ll shed their leaves to reveal their lovely branch structures.

Blueberries Miriam uses several varieties for hedging: Sharpblue Southern Highbush Blueberry is a favorite for its intensely flavored, dime-sized, dark blue fruit.

The plant is nearly evergreen in mild winter climates and bears fruit most of the year. It’s a vigorous plant that can grow to 6 feet tall.

O’Neal Southern Highbush Blueberry produces large, especially sweet fruit and grows to 5 or 6 feet tall. It’s self-fruitful, but plant it with another variety for largest crops.

One of the more unusual blueberries to come to the market here is Pink Lemonade Northern Highbush Blueberry. Translucent, white berries mature to a luscious, bright pink.

They’re wonderfully sweet and have a firm texture. Cooks will want to plant them for the unexpected color and flavor they bring to a dish, while gardeners will plant them for their beauty alone.

Pineapple guava The dense, grey-green leaves of the pineapple guava, or Fejoia sellowiana, make a dense screen that’s punctuated with spectacular flowers and tasty fruit. Plant several seedlings in a row to make an attractive, evergreen hedge. Guava jam is a known treat, but pineapple guavas are just as tasty right off the tree. Slice in half and scoop out the sweet center with a spoon. The spring petals are a nice addition to mild salads and desserts.

Kumquat The Nagami dwarf kumquat, which grows up to 8 feet high, is a lively hedge choice because of its dense foliage and pops of bright orange fruit.

Kumquats, which originated in China, have a sweet rind and tart flesh, making them a favorite for jellies, marmalade and crystallizing. Their unique flavor lends itself to many dishes, from salads to main courses to desserts.

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Apples Three apple varieties do especially well along the coast: the Anna, the Dorsett Golden and the Early Dawn—producing sweet and crisp fruit, perfect for snacking or cooking. Although the Anna will produce fruit when planted alone, Miriam suggests planting it with a companion apple tree for cross-pollination and greater yield. Plant all three varieties for a show of beautiful pink and white blossoms starting early in the year and a profuse harvest from June through early October.

Figs There are two great fig varieties for espaliering along the coast: the White Genoa with large, green-yellow skin and reddish pulp and the White Adriatic that has medium fruit with yellow-green skin and reddish pulp. Pluck when perfectly ripe for unrivaled sweetness.

Pears Try the Baldwin variety, which has light green skin and a buttery flesh with a mellow pear flavor. The Flordahome, which produces attractive, yellow-green fruit with juicy, sweet flesh, is

another good option. Other pears that do well without a frost are Fan-Stil and Hood. For proper pollination, different varieties of pear trees must be planted together. Try the Baldwin with the Fanstil and the Flordahome with the Hood. Or try all four.

Kaffir Lime The Kaffir lime tree, a more unusual—but gorgeous—choice for an espaliered fence, is known for its aromatic leaves and the rind of its rough, green fruit (it produces little juice), used to flavor many Asian dishes. When deciding where to plant, keep in mind that the branches are thorny.

Grapes Many ancient European grapes, such as Muscat of Alexandria, Ladyfinger types and Thompson Seedless, have made their way to the United States and grow particularly well in our climate. Also worth considering are some outstanding new varieties like Flame Seedless and Perlette.

Lettuces Colors can range from light green to speckled red to bronze to almost black. Leaves can be frilly, floppy, upright or jagged. The taste of homegrown lettuce will have you swearing off bagged mixes for good.

Purple bell peppers These sweet peppers start out green and turn purple, and then red. These are great for salads or for stuffing.

Round zucchini Fruit from the various varieties of these compact and prolific plants range from almost white to a speckled light green to dark green.

Purple Ruffles basil Some green leaves will pop up among the frilly, 3-inch purple leaves.

Turmeric The flowers of the turmeric plant, known for health properties, are stunning and bring a lush, tropical aesthetic to gardens.

Rainbow chard As the name suggests, the plant is colorful.

Tender leaves with brilliantly colored ribs.

Rattlesnake beans The light-purple flowers of this prolific heirloom go on to produce speckled, green-andpurple streaked pods. The tasty beans inside— to be eaten fresh or dried—are speckled brown and tan.

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Terranea’s Chef Bernard Ibarra will take the farm-to-table experience to the next level this spring, when guests are invited to explore both land and sea with an immersive culinary journey at the resort.

A three-day, two-night package will include VIP access to the Chef’s Table Dinner Series, interactive workshops highlighting the Catalina View Garden farm tour, sea salt and honey harvesting, a sommelier-led wine tasting and much more. The next culinary immersion happens June 10-12 and will resume in August, October and December.

For more information, visit terranea.com.

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A legendary architect enjoys a romantic renaissance thanks to the Palos Verdes Art Center.

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he Palos Verdes Art Center (PVAC) knows a thing or two about legendary home design.

Not only are they currently featuring an exhibition on famed Hollywood Regency designer and architect John Elgin Woolf, but they happen to be giving away one of his amazing homes as part of their annual Dream House Raffle. This year they set their sights on Palm Desert and reveal a vacation home so tempting, it just might be a mid-century mirage.

With impeccable grounds, lush fairways and stunning views of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains, the Marrakesh Country Club is one of the most desirable gated communities in the desert.

Nestled in the compound is this sumptuously appointed home designed by Woolf, dubbed “The Architect to the Stars” for his 1960s luxury style that perfectly blended classic French and Greek Revival design with modernist touches.

The two-bedroom, twobath desert retreat has been meticulously updated

by Hadrien Coumans, creative director of Bureau de Decoration. Bright, airy and artfully

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PALM SPRINGS POP True to its worthy benefactor, the vacation getaway has been sprinkled with artful touches throughout.

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tasteful, the space is full of masterful touches.

The living room features James Mont chairs and lamps, a Kerstin HörlinHolmquist sofa, a German modern mosaic table, a checkerboard treatment on the floor and a colorful mural

by PVAC’s own Joe Baker.

True to its Moroccan roots, the kitchen is lined with patterned tiles in a playful mosaic. Michael Epps photography and Billy Haines décor pepper the house, with a section of dramatic wallpapers in both bathrooms.

Living spaces open to courtyards, patios and perfectly manicured gardens.

Imagine yourself entertaining in this exquisite home? PVAC will continue to sell $150 raffle tickets through May 15, and only 25,000 will be sold. The drawing will be held at the center on May 29 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds from the raffle help fund the center’s exhibitions and educational programs. For tickets and information, visit pvartcenter.org.

If you’d like to view more of John Elgin Woolf’s design work, the exhibition at PVAC will run until May 29.

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The ultimate in indoor/ourdoor experiences. Local designer Sara Balough created this charming alfresco bedroom for a client in Redondo Beach. Designed as a comfortable respite for work or play, outdoor living never looked so elegant.

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IN THE SOUTH BAY Modernist architect Richard Neutra leaves a lasting impression in Palos Verdes and beyond.

here is one name in a long line of modern architects that unarguably warrants instant awe-factor: Richard Neutra. But what some South Bay residents might not know is the Vienna, Austrian-born architect—whose projects range from Kaufmann House in Palm Springs (1946) to Painted Desert Community Complex in Arizona (1958) and the nowdemolished concrete and glass Cyclorama Building in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (1962)—designed furniture, such as the woven, slingback “Boomerang” chair as part of the Channel Heights Housing Project in the 1940s. He also designed more than a dozen buildings, schools and private residences throughout Palos Verdes, Torrance and Manhattan Beach.

“Every community that is lucky enough to have one of his gems is reminded that universally good design is simple, thoughtful and elegant, with timeless lines that transcend trends, pop culture and real estate sensationalism,” says Patrick Killen, AIA, principal of Studio 9 one 2 architecture firm in Manhattan Beach. “It speaks quietly while remaining humble and true to its roots—true indoor/outdoor living with a ‘less is more’ attitude.

We build too big and have little or no regard for the importance and value of exterior space, versus adding yet ‘just another room.’”

One such project that remains a prominent example of his attention to detail and harmonious indoor/outdoor design is Palos Verdes High School (600 Cloyden Road, Palos Verdes Estates), designed in 1961 by Richard and architect Robert Evans Alexander. Located near Paseo del Mar, the 37-acre, mid-century-inspired high school comprises a series of grassy, outdoor courtyards (lockers line the inside of many of these courtyards), red clay tiled roofs, wood-andstucco buildings and spider-leg-shaped metal support frames.

In 1991, due to declining enrollment, Palos Verdes High School closed, consolidated with Rolling Hills High School and was renamed Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, with a first graduating class of approximately 900 in 1992. The high school operated as Palos Verdes Intermediate for several years before reopening once again in 2002.

“We had done many schools for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) in the past, including Emerson Junior High—now Emerson Middle School, and [Palos Verdes High] was one of the earlier, larger projects that my dad did,” recalls Richard’s second oldest son, Dion Neutra, a Silver Lake, California–based architect and preservationist.

“The first one that he ever did for LAUSD was the Corona Avenue School in the 1930s, which was the

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ACADEMIC INSTINCTS Palos Verdes High School, Neutra’s 1961 collaboration with Robert Evans Alexander

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first bilaterally-lighted, single-loaded classroom school that was ever done. So that was a kind of pioneering effort. We had a chance to make an addition to that in the late 1960s, so that was nice to come back to the same campus.”

Dion, who worked with his father (the two teamed up in 1965), explains that while he didn’t work on the Palos Verdes High School project himself, he was aware of some of the building restrictions, including one key design element: tile roofs.

“During the partnership of Neutra and Alexander, we did a school out at UCLA, Seeds University Elementary School, and this opportunity came up about Palos Verdes,” he explains. “I didn’t happen to be the architect on that project, so I didn’t work on it myself that much, but of course I am familiar with the fact that they had these restrictions of tile roofs there. And so designing some of the major, larger structures with tile roofs was a huge additional cost. Normally we would have found a less expensive way to do it, but they forced us to follow that all the way through. It’s interesting. I doubt if there are many buildings of that size with tile roofs on them there.”

Dion also explains that after his father designed the first private residence in Palos Verdes in the late 1930s for longtime clients Dr. Grant and Mildred Beckstrand, he became familiar with the area and “loved it” and “would always enjoy doing any project there.” But he attests that Palos Verdes High School remains the major project they did in that area.

Dion adds that this project, along with others his dad designed, is all about creating a valuable user experience and a connection to nature. “We’re trying to create an atmosphere that enhances the experience of the user, whether it be the teacher or the student,” he says. “If you can create an atmosphere that enhances learning, what could be better? That’s the whole purpose of architecture. It’s not just about putting in a roof over your head; it’s about trying to make that process be more productive and more effective. One of the major ways to do that is to put yourself in contact with nature. That’s what we came from, and we’re used to that and that’s engrained in us and you cannot wipe that away. That’s just a basic need.”

NEUTRA, THE BACKSTORY

Born in Vienna, Austria, on April 8, 1892, Richard Neutra was the youngest of four children: three boys and a girl. He studied at the Vienna University of Technology and the University of Zurich and later

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worked for landscape architect Gustav Ammann in Switzerland.

He served in the Austrian cavalry for two years, and in 1922 he met and married Dionne Niedermann (her father was an architect) in Hagen, Germany. There he worked with architect Erich Mendelsohn.

The Neutras came to the United States in 1923 and briefly settled in New York. He worked in Chicago and Wisconsin with Frank Lloyd Wright before opening his own practice in Los Angeles in 1926. The Lovell House, built in 1929 for naturopath Dr. Phillip Lovell, was one of his early commissions.

Richard graced the cover of Time magazine (1949), designed more than 300 projects and became one of the most prolific figures in modern architecture. In 1970 he died of a heart attack at age 70 while on a photo shoot in Germany.

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Richard Neutra also placed his stamp on the South Bay with numerous projects and private residences including the Riviera Methodist Church in Redondo Beach and the 1940 Beckstrand House (1400 Via Montemar, Palos Verdes). This three-bedroom, fourbath residence in Malaga Cove features large-paned glass windows to highlight the view of the Pacific Ocean and was originally commissioned by oncologist Dr. Grant Beckstrand and his wife, Mildred.

Richard also designed a medical center in Long Beach for the couple, as well as a lodge in Utah. Other projects include the Coe House in Rolling Hills (1949) and the Dailey House in Palos Verdes (1961) with a doublesided fireplace.

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Today Richard’s projects remain integral to the California landscape, and his influence is easily recognized by architects and students around the globe. “The recently restored Dailey House in PV is a good example of a building with great bones having the ability to be restored and brought back to its original grandeur,” adds Patrick Killen. “We need to adopt this attitude more often; we are running out of landfills.”

Now Dion, who resides in the original Neutra built in Silver Lake (The Reunion House, listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places), is still his father’s biggest advocate. He debuted the Neutra Institute Museum & Gallery in Silver Lake, has authored books including The Neutras: Then & Later and dedicated much of his time and effort in preserving Neutra projects.

“I always like to get people to try to express what it is about the architecture that gives them joy or makes them feel better,” says Dion.

“And sometimes it’s hard to put it in words, but most people can come up with something or some feeling of what they remembered about it, or experienced about it, or whatever it might be.”

But, he adds, it’s his duty to help preserve modern architecture in general and not just his father’s beloved buildings. “People are very loathe to do anything which limits their options,” he says. “And that’s one of my other projects that I work on, is trying to convince these people that if we’re going to save these buildings, it’s worth it to really try and have some teeth to make it happen and not just hope that it’s going to happen. Unless you have solid protection, there’s no guarantee.” 

PROLIFIC BY DESIGN Neutra on the August 15, 1945 cover of Time; Neutra desk that originated in the Beckstrand home; Taschen’s Neutra: Complete Works

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Mother Three South Bay women prove you can have it all: a home, kids and a rewarding professional life.

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n a half-empty restaurant at 1 p.m. on a Wednesday, Erin D’Angelo orders her lunch, sits back in her chair and lets out a sigh of relief. It’s the first moment of peace she’s had since she woke up this morning, got herself and her 2-year-old son, Luca, fed and dressed and out of the house before heading to the office.

For Erin, Saatchi & Saatchi’s integrated business affairs manager, this is a typical weekday and a morning routine that, depending on its success, has the power to make or break her day. In the world of moms, mornings are everything.

“I start my day at 5 a.m.,” says new mom and Coldwell Banker Realtor Taya DiCarlo, who goes on to describe her “power hour” of self-reflection and positive visualization.

“The only way I’ll get this time to myself is if everyone else in my house is asleep,” she says, referring to her husband, Vinnie, and their 9-month-old son, Giovanni.

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ou have to create time for yourself,” says Denise Chyette, doctor of physical therapy at The Wellness Bank in Manhattan Beach.

As the mother of two young boys, Esai and Tanner (only 13 months apart), as well as a wife and a business owner, time is a precious commodity for Denise. “I always wish I had more time,” she says—a sentiment most mothers can relate to.

While they may be wishing for a few extra hours in the day, each one of these women sees their professional lives as an enhancement to their role as mom—not an opposition to it. It’s a joint responsibility that requires a unique juxtaposition of structure and flexibility … a strong sense of balance and a willingness to ask for help when it’s needed.

“Before I had Luca, I was a perfectionist,” explains Erin. “Becoming a mom has taught me when I need to let go.”

Becoming a mother ignited the flame that led to Erin’s swift professional advancement. Rather than informing her employer of her pregnancy with the details of her maternity leave, Erin instead proposed a promotion, stating, “I want to grow; what can I do?” At four months pregnant, Erin received her promotion.

She also received earned time off from the previous four years rolled into four months of maternity leave. After her leave was over, Erin’s fiancé, Grazi, contributed greatly to their son’s at-home care, keeping Luca at home until he was 13 months old.

Even with her promotion, Erin wanted more. “I hit a ceiling at work and began interviewing with other companies,” she explains. Soon the family of three moved to Redondo Beach to support Erin’s new position at Saatchi & Saatchi LA. With all her strides toward professional growth, Erin’s devotion to Luca never faltered. Despite a demanding workload, Erin structured her day around her son’s needs. She also maintained a rigorous nursing and pumping schedule for nearly two years.

“I would nurse Luca before work, pump in the morning, come home at lunch to nurse, and then nurse again immediately after work,” Erin explains.

At 13 months, Luca began partial days at day care.

“We thought it would be good for him,” Erin says. “He was curious, smart and ready to learn. We thought interaction with other children was important.”

According to Erin, daycare contributed to Luca’s sense of independence, “It gave him a world outside of our home,” she explains. “If he wasn’t happy there, it would be a different story, but it works for our family.”

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For Taya, at-home childcare made the most sense, though she’s found—depending on whom she talks to—that the word “nanny” often arouses an adverse response. “[It’s] like it’s become a bad word,” she explains, particularly when they learn what she does for work.

“People view it as a luxury,” she says. “I often hear, ‘Oh you’re a Realtor; that must be great for you. You can see your little one whenever you want.’” But as her own boss, Taya demands a lot from herself—a consistent schedule included. Her progress relies on it.

“It only makes financial sense if I’m successful,” she says about the cost of childcare. “I don’t get paid for my time; I get paid for my results.”

Whatever she’s doing, it’s working. Never really taking a complete leave from work, Taya closed on a deal when Giovanni was only 3 weeks old. In fact, the most successful year in her professional career was the year she had her son.

“I always knew I wanted to be a mom. I dreamed

We thought it would be good for him.

He was CURIOUS, SMART AND READY TO LEARN. We thought interaction with other children was important.” of being a mother before I began dreaming of a wedding,” Taya explains. But she had other dreams too, like being on television. The only problem: “I had terrible stage fright.”

But Taya worked to overcome her fear, majoring in journalism and hoping to one day becoming a newscaster. She began acting in commercials, as a regular on a web series for TBS and eventually as host for Best of the Bay. “A part of me was fulfilled,” says Taya. “I did what I said I was going to do.”

While building her on-screen resume, Taya was also working as an assistant to a high-end Realtor on the Westside, learning the ropes of the industry. In 2006

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she got her real estate license. Taya’s father told her, “You’re a great salesperson. Trust me, this will come in handy.”

When Taya and Vinnie learned they were expecting their firstborn, there was never a question as to whether or not Taya would continue working. “I do better when I have a lot on my plate,” she says.

Raised by a working mom, Taya was, in many ways, inspired by her mother’s hard work. “I felt like she could do anything,” she notes. But it is through her experience—both as the daughter of a mother who worked and now as a working mom—that Taya understands the importance of keeping both worlds separate.

“I do my best to not let the two overlap,” she explains. “When I’m with my son, I want to be with my son. That means putting my phone away, eliminating distractions.” For Taya, “having it all” includes being a fully present parent, in addition to working toward professional success.

Of course no one is suggesting this separation of goals is easy. “Having balance is really important,” explains Denise, “but sometimes finding balance is difficult.” In her case, the balance of career and family was always part of the plan. “I was going into parenthood as a single mom. Whether or not I would work was never a question.”

As the owner of The Wellness Bank, Denise loves her work. But for as long as she can remember she always wanted to be a mom, a role she felt comfortable pursuing as a single woman. At age 35 Denise made the decision to adopt, hoping to bring home a child from Democratic Republic of the Congo.

“Growing up, you have all these ideas of what life is going to be like. My decision to adopt greatly affected my feelings of how things should be—marriage included,” she explains.

Despite her readiness to raise a child as a single mom, life had a different plan for Denise. After beginning the adoption process in May 2011, Denise met the love of her life, Eric, six months later. On their second date, during a discussion as to whether or not Denise had ever been married or wanted kids, Denise surprised Eric by saying she was about to be a mom. When Denise joked that he should run out the back door, Eric said, “I’d rather build a second story on the house.”

In January 2012, Denise received the first photograph of her son, Esai. In May 2012, she and Eric were engaged, and the next month the couple found out they were pregnant with their second son, Tanner.

Today, as part of a family of four, Denise hasn’t skipped a beat. In addition to her work at The Wellness Bank, she continues her devotion to the nonprofit Elusive Arts & Entertainment, an organization “dedicated to inspiring developing communities and minds through film and the arts.”

Moved by a trip she took with her mother to a township in South Africa, Denise founded Elusive Arts & Entertainment in 2009 to “help inspire

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developing minds.” She explains, “Through creativity you can find inspiration.”

With everything on their plate, Denise and Eric still try to incorporate time alone together, though Denise says with a smile, “We’re trying to do more.” When they do manage a sans-baby rendezvous, however, they do their best to make it special. “We do secret date nights,” taking turns planning evenings for each other so the night is always a surprise for one of them.

Erin and Grazi also make date nights a priority, enjoying at least one a week. Taya and Vinnie, the selfproclaimed “homebodies,” enjoy cooking together once baby Gio is down for the night.

They come from different backgrounds and have different careers with varying schedules and demands, but each one of these women shares

Growing up, YOU HAVE ALL THESE

IDEAS OF WHAT LIFE IS GOING TO BE LIKE. My decision to adopt greatly affected my feelings of how things should be— marriage included.” incredibly powerful commonalties. Each values the support of her partner and has a strong sense of self and an immense respect for the importance of balance. Underneath their warm dispositions is great strength and a drive that enables them to succeed in accomplishing a magnitude of responsibilities they may not have even been completely aware they were taking on prior to becoming a parent.

Much like the abstract perception of how much you’ll love your child, which is dissolved once you actually experience firsthand the immeasurable amount of affection you feel after holding your baby in your arms, nothing fully prepares you for the scale of commitment that comes with being a parent.

Being a working parent—mom or dad—comes with its own set of rewards and challenges. But there are challenges that are specific to working moms, including how they are viewed as mothers based on how much they devote to their professions. While men who work long hours and strive toward career advancement are praised as excellent providers, women who do the same are often suspected of putting their careers before their family.

But what Erin, Taya and Denise so gracefully demonstrate is that, while difficult, starting a family does not have to mean the end of professional aspirations. They show us that being a mom doesn’t require you to fall into a specific mold but rather to find what works best for you and your family— whether that means working or not. 

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of Honor South Bay cities open their doors to Special Olympic athletes in anticipation of this year’s World Games.

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or nine days this summer, Los Angeles will host the Special Olympics Summer World Games.

The United States is the birthplace of the Special Olympics movement, yet it has not hosted a Summer Games in 16 years.

Americans from coast to coast and especially Angelinos are buzzing with anticipation as preparations are eagerly made to welcome the athletes and the world back to the U.S. This summer’s Special Olympics World Games will be the largest global multi-sport and humanitarian event of 2015, as delegations from 177 countries—from Albania to Zimbabwe—converge in Southern California to celebrate competition and the transformative power of sports to foster acceptance and inclusion.

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FIRST STOP: SOUTH BAY One especially impactful and legacy-forming program of the Special Olympics World Games is the Host Town program. The athletes and coaches of the 177 participating countries will arrive in Los Angeles on July 21. For many members of these delegations, this will not only be their first time in California but likely their first visit to the U.S. Beyond having time to rest, acclimate and prepare for competition, the athletes will want time to interact with the community and experience the local lifestyle and culture of their host city. To ensure these remarkable athletes have the ultimate Olympic experience, 100 Southern California towns and communities from San Diego to San Luis Obispo have volunteered to serve as Host Towns. The Host Town

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program, running July 21–24, is entirely funded by each local community, and the agendas and accommodations for their international guests are individually planned and tailored by each of the Host Town committees.

Among the 100 Southern California Host Towns communities, four South Bay cities are proud participants in the Host Town program and will welcome their own international Special Olympics delegations.

El Segundo will host delegations from Barbados, FYR Macedonia and Uzbekistan; Hermosa Beach will welcome Belgium and Belize; Manhattan Beach will host Hungary and Nepal; and the delegations from Benin, Haiti and Suriname will be guests of Redondo Beach.

Each of the South Bay Host Towns has formed its own organizing committee to make the arrangements for their delegations and secure the needed funding to provide transportation, room and board, and local activities during the program. Host Town committees have been actively securing support through a variety of fundraising initiatives, generous donations—both financial and in-kind— from individuals, and numerous sponsorships by local businesses, charities and social organizations.

Each of these Beach Cities has its own distinct events and activities planned to provide its Special Olympics delegates with a uniquely local and once-in-a-lifetime experience—tailored to provide the best of what each city has to offer. From a visit to the mall, pier, a museum or the local fire station to enjoying a pancake breakfast, picnic or barbeque, the athletes and coaches will see firsthand what makes each town of the South Bay truly unique. Unsurprisingly, every South Bay Host Town has multiple activities planned at their beaches, which for delegates hailing from landlocked countries such as Hungary, Nepal and Uzbekistan, may be an especially enjoyable experience.

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As a perfect finale to the three days of Host Town activities, before each athlete departs to their Olympic Villages and the opening ceremony the mayors and committees of the four South Bay Host Towns will join together at a unifying all-beach-town event for a celebratory send-off of all 10 South Bay hosted delegations.

A MOVEMENT IN THE MAKING Years before the first international Special Olympics Summer Games were held in 1968 at Chicago’s Soldier Field, the roots of the Special Olympics movement formed through the personal experience, empathy and love of a devoted sister. Eunice Kennedy Shriver was the middle of nine children in the Kenneday family—America’s equivalent to royals.

The Kennedys were wealthy, attractive, athletic, charismatic and powerful. To the outside world they seemed to have it all. The family endured many public tragedies, including the death of the oldest son, Joseph Patrick Kennedy, Jr., during World War II. But the Kennedys kept some personal hardships private. Their third child and eldest daughter, Rosemary, named after her mother, Rose, had a mild intellectual disability. Rosemary and Eunice grew up swimming, sailing, skiing and playing a variety of sports together with their active family.

But Rosemary’s options and opportunities were limited, especially in that era. Eunice saw firsthand how individuals with intellectual disabilities were excluded, marginalized and neglected … and commonly institutionalized.

Through her deeply personal experience with her own sister, Eunice recognized that each person with an intellectual disability still had talents, potential and gifts to offer. And early on she realized

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that through the miraculous power of sports, the lives and spirits of those with intellectual disabilities could be greatly enhanced.

In 1946 the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation was established to “do good works” and shortly thereafter began focusing its efforts on addressing the issues of intellectual disability (ID). From disseminating information on ways to prevent its root causes to dealing with how society treats those with ID, the foundation was dedicated to improving the lives of those with ID. In 1947 Eunice was appointed a trustee of the JPK Jr. Foundation, and in 1957 she became its director. While the JPK Jr. Foundation was donating millions of dollars toward scientific grants and funding a research laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital, President John F. Kennedy, Eunice’s brother, announced the establishment of a “President’s Panel on Mental Retardation” (a term commonly used at that time to describe those with ID; it is no longer considered appropriate terminology).

In June 1962 Eunice and her husband, Sargent Shriver, invited dozens of young people with ID, ages 6 to 16, to their home in suburban Washington, D.C., for a summer day camp they affectionately called “Shriver Camp.” In July a second day camp opened in D.C., the first of a series of JPK Jr. Foundation-funded day camps for children with disabilities. These summer day camps were the precursor to what would become the Special Olympics.

Then on September 22, 1962, Eunice Kennedy Shriver penned an article for the Saturday Evening Post entitled “Hope for Retarded Children.” In the article she revealed to the nation and the world that the Kennedy family had a sister with an ID. This brave and candid admission had a monumental impact on the way our nation and others around the globe would view and respond to those with intellectual disabilities from that moment on.

It was especially significant because one the Kennedys was the sitting president of the United States. If President John Kennedy could have a sibling with an intellectual disability, anyone could. Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s article altered the future course for those with ID, and with her courage, honesty and pen, a movement had begun.

Over the course of the next several years, empirical research reaffirmed the scientific community’s theories on the benefits of physical training and activity for those with intellectual disabilities, including the “dramatic” improvement of learning skills. Under both the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, bills were signed and funding was put in place for the care, treatment and special education of those with ID. Then in July 1968 the Kennedy Foundation and the Chicago Park District held the first “Olympic” games for children with intellectual disabilities. Following the success of the games, Eunice Kennedy Shriver pledged that they would be held every two years in a “Biennial International Special Olympics.”

In 1971 the U.S. Olympic Committee gave the Special Olympics official authorization to use the name “Olympics” in the U.S., making it one of only two organizations authorized to do so. In 1977 the first Special Olympics Winter Games were held in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, with 500 athletes competing and all three major networks

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THE GAMES: BY THE NUMBERS

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Today the Special Olympics World Games are held every two years in odd years, alternating between winter and summer, just as the Olympic Games are held.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s dream of inclusion, understanding, respect and acceptance for those with intellectual disabilities is a reality. The Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in 32 Olympic-style events to 4.4 million children and adults around the globe who have ID. LA 2015 The 2015 Special Olympics Summer World Games will take place July 25 to August 2, with opening and closing ceremonies held at the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. A staggering 7,000 athletes, ages 8 to 80, plus their 3,000 coaches from 177 nations, will be in attendance. Olympic villages near USC and UCLA will house the athletes.

One-half million spectators are expected to attend events, including 80,000 at the major ceremonies. Venues throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan area—from Encino to Long Beach—will host 25 different Olympic-style sporting events, supported by more than 30,000 volunteers. The games will air on ESPN, the official broadcaster of the LA 2015 Games.

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Like a scene from the ‘80s buddy film Stand

By Me, a handful of dads seek adventure and the unexpected far up in Northern California.

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s a 30-something-year-old male with a wife, two boys, a career and somewhat of a social life, it’s easy to slip into a certain type of life rhythm. And I think most of us will agree, that rhythm is good.

There I was, mid-rhythm at the park, early in the morning on a Saturday, pushing my firstborn on the swing with a vice-like grip on my oversized cup of coffee—attempting to shake off the social life from the night before. The dialogue with my two-year-old, combined with the hypnotizing back-and-forth of the swing, was enough to slip me into a trance-like state.

The trance was suddenly broken when I saw a familiar face across the playground: another dad and son, park regulars with whom we recently became acquainted. Naturally we strike up the cordial dad dialogue, like “Yo, where you been?” and “What’s been goin’ on? How’s the wife? How are the kids? How’s work?”

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ll questions that stay very much within a life rhythm that is what we know and are comfortable with. And consequently all the answers are ones that you would’ve guessed before even asking.

But then the fellow park dad asked, “Got any trips planned?” I was slightly caught off-guard. I don’t have a canned answer for this one. So I paused, thought, and said, “You know what? Yes! Yes, I do have a trip planned.”

It was a quick guys getaway up to Northern California to Marin, just outside San Francisco. Link up with some old friends, maybe surf, maybe mountain bike, maybe just go where the wind blows. Park dad’s eyes lit up.

“Surf up north?”

“Yeah,” I said. “Possibly.”

“Well if you’re going that far up you might as well look into going a little further and surfing the Lost Coast of California.”

It was like a 2x4 to the side of the face.

“The lost coast of what?” I asked myself. I’ve surfed my entire life and have never heard of such a place.

The Lost Coast of California is a stretch of coastline around the Humboldt/Mendocino area that is only accessible by foot. It is home to a few point breaks that are very good with the right conditions and swell direction … and more importantly, not crowded. A total anomaly these days.

Just like that, my life rhythm was disrupted, and so many new questions began to percolate. How did you hear about this place? What was it like? Did you drive? Can you fly? Where do you stay? Are the waves really that good?

Are there sharks? Has anyone died?

And oddly enough, all his answers continued to pique my interest and had me inquiring further. That was it. The tipping point. My current life rhythm and comfort zone were instantaneously disrupted, and the obsession began.

I was going to the Lost Coast of California.

It was February, and I had just landed in San Francisco to meet up with the crew of guys who had committed to seeing this stretch of coastline together. All part of a very closeknit group who, self-admittedly, has a screw loose somewhere. But that’s why we enjoy each other so much.

Anticipation levels were at an all-time high, and after months of research, planning, email chains and convincing our wives that we were somehow serving the greater good, the time had finally come. We were doing it … out to explore what was total uncharted territory for us.

We had all the necessities that would get us through a 10-mile hike in and an overnight camp: surf gear, food, water. And if anything went wrong, it would be okay

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because we had beer.

We loaded everything into our buddy’s ’91 Westfalia, and off we went—embarking on a six-hour drive further up the coast, even though we were leaving three hours behind schedule. But who cares? We had thoroughly disrupted our typical life rhythms, and for now it felt good.

After more like a seven-hour drive, we arrived at our final destination: a sleepy little beach town on what feels like the middle of Mars. A few small homes were perched on the cliff with a small inn where we figured we should go poke around and possibly gather some valuable local knowledge for the trek ahead.

We were greeted by an old salty dog at the front desk who looked at us like we were a bunch of city kids filled with overly zealous hopes and dreams—which, looking back, we were. We inquired about the hike, and he looked at us with disgust.

We were greeted by an old salty dog at the front desk who looked at us like we were a bunch of city kids filled with overly zealous hopes and dreams—which, looking back, we were.”

Apparently the entire hike consists largely of walking seven or so miles north in soft sand up the coast to where the cliffs meet the rocky coastline and then proceeding to rock-hop for about another three miles before the incoming tide sweeps you out to sea. The salty dog claimed they suffer about three casualties every year for those who don’t time the tides correctly.

Was he attempting to deter us? Because it was working. But we were determined. We knew at the end of the journey there were waves—good waves, with no one around, and that was enough for us to press forward.

Plus, if anything went wrong we would be fine. We had beer. So the packs went on, boots got tied up and we were off.

Mile 1 … This is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen.

Mile 2 … Stream crossings prove tricky with the heavy packs, but out of it comes a newfound confidence once complete.

Mile 3 … Walking in sand with this stuff on

my back is beginning to test my good cheer.

Mile 4 … Should we stop for a beer break?

Mile 5 … We are collectively in the zone.

Feet hurt, back hurts, but we press forward.

We know there is a looming incoming tide, and time is our enemy.

Mile 6 … Shit, maybe we should break up the trek over two days.

Mile 7 … Break time. Need food, need water.

Miles 8, 9, 10 … A true test of one’s mental and physical limits. All of us are in good physical condition, but we never anticipated the weight of our packs to be as heavy as they were. Combined with deep sand hiking and toenails starting to fall off, things were getting dicey.

Then we were met on our right by a 100foot cliff with nowhere to go. To our left, the Pacific Ocean. Normally a welcoming sight, but with only a 20-foot-wide asteroid field as our path to the promised land, that was quickly disappearing with the incoming tide.

We had to move fast—a true test of agility, because at this point, this far in, a rolled or broken ankle would have been catastrophic.

We now found ourselves in a very different rhythm than that of a month ago in the park on a Saturday morning.

This was something different—part of which is a little unnerving … but also feeding something inside very primal. In a sadistic sort of way, it felt good.

Squeaking by the incoming tide, we arrived at our final destination. A very large, flat piece of greenery overlooking a right-hand point break that was hosting a diminishing swell, but enough to enjoy … without a soul in sight except for the friends I had come with and the deer walking the beach.

The water was cold, and the kelp was thick.

If this stretch of coast was known to have bears, deer and coyotes on land, one can’t help but think what could be under the water.

You try not to think about it, but it seems inevitable there is a very large fish somewhere close by.

Anxiety builds, and then the first set shows out the back. You paddle toward the horizon, ignoring all your brain’s natural cues telling you to paddle the opposite direction toward land and safety. Senses heightened, aware, present and never more alive.

I realized months after: It wasn’t about waves. Rather it was about the process, the people and finding new life rhythms that help us keep our lives on an even keel, ensuring we excel at all facets of life.

That next Saturday morning—back at the park, pushing my son on the swings—it was like the first time. Time slowed, I became aware, present. And once again, I had never felt more alive. 

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Finance & Wealth Management Money makes the world go ‘round … with the help of financial experts who help you keep, grow and share what you’ve earned. You deserve the peace of mind that comes with having a team of professionals in place to help you meet today’s challenges. The South Bay wealth management professionals on the following pages can help you can identify and meet your financial goals—for now and for a lifetime. Read on to learn about some of our community’s most trusted minds in the field of money management.

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126 DENISE M. GUZMAN

Guzman Law Group, PC

133 SHANNON RYAN Ryan Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

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134 KÄRIN L. FRASIER Waddell & Reed Inc.

130 GINO R. STUMPO Stumpo Wealth Management Group/ UBS Financial Services, Inc.

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Tortuga Wealth Management 138 MCDONALD WEALTH

ADVISORY GROUP

OF WELLS FARGO ADVISORS, LLC 139 GRUVER WEALTH MANAGEMENT

OF WELLS FARGO ADVISORS, LLC

136 VICKIE ADAMS Vickie Adams, CFP®, A Wealth Management Firm

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oss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC helps families and business owners meet financial goals, make informed decisions and integrate their financial, investment, tax, estate, insurance, real estate and charitable giving into their plan. The firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of Moss Adams LLP, one of the largest accounting firms in the nation. Jim Schlager is one of more than 260 partners at the firm.

Jim grew up in Seattle and started his financial career in his early 20s after graduating from Washington State University. Over the years he completed his master’s degree in financial planning and earned the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Life Underwriter (LUTCF) and Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) designations. He also holds series 6, 63, 65, 7 and 24 securities licenses.

Jim moved from Seattle to the South Bay in 2000 to open the firm’s Los Angeles wealth management practice. After falling in love with the community, he decided to raise his family here. Jim and his wife, Lisa, married 10 years ago and have one daughter, Maddie, and one son, Cooper.

He enjoys coaching his children’s sports teams and he recently served on the board of the Manhattan Country Club.

What trend is changing the financial industry?

“While technology isn’t new, DIY financial websites, programs and apps are becoming everyday tools. Although these are great for managing a budget, they can be misleading when it comes to effective planning. It’s best to have a professional opinion from someone who isn’t emotionally attached to your finances and will give you honest and professional guidance.”

What is the biggest benefit your clients gain from working with you?

“Peace of mind—so they can stay focused on the work they do to build their worth and what matters to them. We help busy entrepreneurs and executives define and achieve their financial goals, which can help alleviate the stress that financial issues sometimes cause.”

What would you like potential clients to know about you?

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must take calculated risks to succeed. Weighing those choices takes time and requires practical experience. We can help you define and achieve your financial and life goals by making wise, planned decisions that encompass the complexity of your priorities, timing and dreams.”

How do you tailor your services to each client?

“Every client is unique in respect to their personal and business situation, as well as where they are in their personal or business life cycle.

This necessitates having customized financial and investment plans based on their goals. The common denominator in all of our client relationships is having a well-defined personal plan that’s aligned with that of their business needs.”

JIM SCHLAGER, CFP®, MS, CLU, CHFC, CTFA Principal

Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC L TO R: Rich Friedland, Curt Abramson, CPA, Jim Schlager, Jason Romano, CFP®, AIF®, Aimee Kwain, JD

What’s the most common mistake people make with their money?

“Often we see people making decisions in a vacuum—without regard to their goals or other financial factors, such as their business or potential influxes of future wealth. This can cause significant impacts to one’s finances that may not be felt for years. On the other hand, integrating all aspects of your financial life through a personal and—if necessary—a business financial plan allows you to understand the implications prior to making a decision and be methodical and proactive in planning.”

Give us your opinion on today’s economy and how it impacts your customers.

FAST FACT Moss Adams opened an office in Manhattan Beach to help local residents and business owners better meet their unique needs.

“Obviously our economy is ever-changing, and markets are and will continue to be volatile.

While technological advances will continue to help us, the regulatory environment will continue to slow things down and make things more complicated. Planning, along with strategic and tactical family decision-making, must be dynamic and consistent within this context.”

How does your firm give back to the community?

“Moss Adams Wealth Advisors understands the importance of community, and we’ve been a corporate sponsor and silent auction sponsor of the Manhattan Wine Auction supporting the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation for the past several years.”

Who are your typical clients?

“Our clients here in the South Bay are just like me, and I relate to them on so many levels. I am fortunate enough to see them every day—walking with our families, at a community meeting or at one of the baseball, softball or football practices. These personal connections establish a level of trust and open dialogue that is a real advantage as we work with our clients to help them plan their financial futures.”

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uzman Law Group acts as in-house corporate counsel focusing on owners of closely held businesses, from start-ups to multi-million dollar corporations in all industries, ranging from manufacturing to entertainment. Founder Denise M. Guzman is a noted business, estate planning and trust attorney. She has been serving the South Bay for more than 30 years.

Who should do financial planning?

Denise M. Guzman: “Everyone needs a financial plan, whether an individual or family or a family-owned business or closely-held company. For individuals or families, a sound financial plan is important to have in place for important life events, like college, weddings and retirement, and for estate planning and asset protection. For businesses, a strategic business plan allows for the company’s growth for the future as well as contemplation of an exit strategy, such as planning for the sale of the business.

With family-owned businesses, given their special needs, we emphasize the need to create a corporate succession plan for the next generation to succeed in taking over and managing the family business.”

How do you differentiate your firm from others in wealth management?

Denise M. Guzman: “Experience. I have seen a lot of successful and unsuccessful structures in estate planning and corporate succession planning. I use that experience and knowledge to guide clients.”

How do you tailor your services to each client?

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and decisions that could impact our clients’ financial well-being. While certain state and federal employment laws apply differently to smaller business, many apply uniformly to larger businesses. Ignorance is no defense. At the Guzman Law Group we make sure all of our business clients avoid being caught off-guard as a result of these ever-changing employment laws.”

What is the biggest challenge facing your clients today?

Richard A. Luftman: “Keeping up with everything they face in their daily lives. Many of our clients are busy with work and family, so they look to us to guide them with their estate planning and wealth management issues. We strive to give them peace of mind so they can focus on their lives while at the same time know that their family will be well cared for in the future.”

George G. Romain: “State and federal employment laws are complex and always changing. While change is ordinarily brought about by legislative enactment, our state and federal judiciary can bring about change by interpreting how the laws apply. Despite our clients’ success or sophistication, they cannot be expected to navigate and keep current with a myriad of new laws that affect employers and employees. At the Guzman Law Group we take it upon ourselves to stay current with applicable employment laws as interpreted and applied by the courts, in order that our business clients remain in regulatory compliance.”

What is the biggest benefit that your clients gain from working with you?

Richard A. Luftman, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Attorney: “This is not a ‘cookie-cutter’ area of the law. Every client has their own unique set of circumstances, and we use our experience to tailor a custom solution to each client’s specific needs and goals.”

Edward Powell, Business Attorney: “Practicing business law allows me to become an integral part of my clients’ successes. Anticipating, acknowledging and addressing the interests of all the parties to a transaction not only protects my clients’ particular legal interests but also ensures that the business relationship is on sound footing and a positive experience for everyone.”

George G. Romain, Business Litigator and Employment Lawyer: “From the beginning of every client relationship, we take time to understand where our clients have been and where they intend to go with respect to their business operations.

With that understanding, we then work to put in place protective measures that anticipate and minimize the inherent legal risks associated with employment actions

George G. Romain: “The greatest value our clients gain from working with the Guzman Law Group is peace of mind. As result of our hard work and expertise, our clients can trust in our recommendations on any given point. ‘Protecting the needs of each and every client’ is not only the cornerstone of our philosophy and practice but also the reason why our clients continue to turn to us.”

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ignature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC® (SEIA) is an independent Registered Investment Advisory firm offering wealth management and financial planning services to affluent individuals, families and business owners. SEIA and its affiliates manage more than $4.5 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2014. SEIA has received acknowledgement from top financial publications including being named to the 2014 Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers list, the 2014 Forbes Top 50 Wealth Managers in the U.S. list and the 2014 Los Angeles Business Journal list of top money management firms.

With a combined 44 years of wealth management experience, Vince DiLeva, Eric Pritz and Kathleen Adams are proud residents and supporters of the South Bay community. Backed by the advanced resources of the firm, the South Bay team offers portfolio management, retirement planning, estate and legacy planning as well as philanthropic and family foundation management. Vince, Eric and Kathleen have earned multiple advanced degrees and financial designations over the years.

Who is your typical client?

“We have a diverse client base, but most of our clients are successful professionals who have worked hard and saved well. Our clients tend to be determined to live an active, fulfilling lifestyle and want to make sure their money is positioned so they can live life and not worry about day-to-day money management.”

What is the biggest benefit your clients gain from working with you?

“We try to add ‘Advisor Alpha’ to every client relationship using a multitude of tools and strategies.

A process identified by The Vanguard Group, Advisor Alpha takes a varied approach to wealth management on a client-by-client basis, rather than just making efforts to beat the market. Investors typically view portfolio performance versus the market or some arbitrary index as the best way to determine the worth of an advisor. Although hard to quantify, Vanguard believes advisors can add an additional three percentage points through advice on asset allocation, portfolio rebalancing, spending strategies for drawdowns, cost-effective investment guidance and behavioral counseling. We strongly believe in these principles, and our clients have benefited from this knowledge and expertise. We believe the guidance, peace of mind and discipline

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that we provide through behavioral coaching and understanding the tendencies of the emotional investor adds the most value over time (especially in times of crisis).”

What’s the most common mistake people make with their money?

“The continued bull market of the last six years has led many investors to question the need for active management in their portfolios. ETF/index funds have outperformed in certain efficient areas of the market, such as U.S. large, mid and small cap.

However, as we enter a more complex economic environment with fewer opportunities, we believe there remains a definite need for active management in portfolios, especially in international, fixed income and alternative strategies. Having a stringent, consistent investment manager analysis process as well as using ETFs is something we place a major emphasis on at SEIA.”

What is your best piece of investment advice?

“Don’t believe the hype. Investing by its very nature requires optimism in the future, yet the negative 24-hour ‘news’ cycle has no vested interest in making you a better investor. We are very optimistic about the future. Being a successful long-term investor requires one to remove themselves from the day-to-day and utilize patience, discipline and strategic foresight. Last year we discussed the inherent long-term risks in the bond market, which are still apparent. In 2015 we are addressing valuation risks in the U.S. equity markets and exploring international equities and alternative investments for pockets of opportunity.

International markets have recently performed well, but given the U.S. economic growth—and thus U.S. dollar strength—returns have been muted for U.S. investors. Reducing the currency risk by hedging out the dollar strength is an additional diversifier to consider for 2015 and beyond.”

How do you give back to your community?

“As a community-based firm, we spend time in our own altruistic endeavors—donating our time and monetary support to organizations from local education foundations to the Be The Match Foundation, the LA25 Foundation for the Arts, Rotary and Mira Costa athletic support.”

Disclaimer: Registered Representative/Securities offered through Signator Investors, Inc. Member FINRA, SIPC, 2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1600, Los Angeles, CA 90067 (310) 712-2323. SEIA, LLC and its investment advisory services are offered independent of Signator Investors, Inc. and any subsidiaries or affiliates. VAD CA INS. LICENSE # 0B84300 and ECP CA INS. LICENSE # 0E55966 KAA CA INS. LICENSE # OC76833. Opinions expressed here are the authors’ and do not necessarily represent the opinions of SEIA. Source: Francis M. Kinniry Jr., Colleen M. Jaconetti, Michael A. DiJoseph, and Yan Zilbering, 2014. Putting a value on your value. Quantifying Vanguard Advisor’s Alpha.

FAST FACT SEIA’s Signature Fund for Giving has raised more than $222,797 for local nonprofits since inception.

Vince A. DiLeva, MS, CFP®, AIF®, Senior Partner; Kathleen A. Adams, CFP®, CPWA®, Senior Associate; Eric C. Pritz, CFP®, CMFC, Partner

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ino R. Stumpo and his team, the Stumpo Wealth Management Group, have built a practice assisting high net worth individuals in the South Bay area in need of financial and investment planning. His group is part of UBS Financial Services Inc. and performs like a boutique wealth management family office. He manages approximately $210 million in client assets as of March 2015.

With more than 15 years of experience assisting clients in creating quantified retirement plans, Gino has earned the designations CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ as well as Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM. He focuses on managing portfolios in excess of $1 million in investable assets.

When he’s not at work, Gino enjoys golfing, fishing and body boarding. He and his wife, Ana Maria, enjoy traveling, watching standup comics, discovering new restaurants and hiking through Crystal Cove.

Who is your typical client?

“My typical client has accumulated their wealth through hard work and prudent saving, rather than personal investment expertise. They understand the value of entrusting a professional who can guide them to set specific goals, develop a plan and stay on the right path. This relationship can help investors acquire the confidence necessary to avoid emotional investment decisions or succumbing to the seduction of the market during times of fluctuation.”

How can investors prepare for market fluctuation?

I see many prospective clients making the mistake of being overly aggressive while the market is performing well. When the markets are high, individuals tend to be ‘pro-stock’ but are ‘anti-stock’ while markets are low.

I believe in buying straw hats in the winter. Individuals should avoid making sudden changes to their overall asset allocations. For example, bonds have been avoided like the plague over the last few years because the stock market has been performing well and many fear rising interest rates by the FED. However, the reality is that a portion of bonds within a portfolio can help lower the standard deviation (i.e., risk) and enhance the income it generates.”

Give us your outlook on today’s economy and how it impacts your clients.

“I think we have reached a ‘new normal.’ Companies appear to be operating more defensively to manage the bottom line, and I feel they will likely continue to operate in this fashion because economies around the world (including our own) have yet to experience a robust recovery. If economic data does not improve in the years ahead, companies may choose to remedy costs on multiple levels. Pension plans adjustments, medical coverage, hourly schedules and even layoffs are all possible outcomes during times of vulnerability.”

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Tell us about the importance of “cash flow.”

“During retirement many individuals focus primarily on growth, and cash flow becomes an afterthought. Some may continue to withdraw from their portfolios without fully understanding where the funds derived from (principle versus income). In my practice I emphasize the importance of making cash flow an imperative step when nearing or entering retirement. Social security cannot cover all of our expenses in retirement, and with rising inflation I feel that investment income will become even more important.

When investing for cash flow, investors must know and understand credit risk. Remember that not all stock dividends and bond interest are the same, so understanding the associated risks is a must.”

What differentiates you from other advisors?

“I take great pride in delivering added value to my clients and consider myself a very proactive advisor. I keep close relationships with clients through frequent conversation, in-person meetings, financial plan updates, communication with their other professionals (such as CPAs and estate attorneys), meeting with their children and hosting educational events.”

What’s the next step for prospective clients?

“Whether you need someone to assist you in planning for retirement or you’re already working with a financial advisor, I’m here to help you prepare for the next step. Obtaining a second opinion on your current investments could settle your uncertainties. Exclusively focusing on fees can be another mistake made by consumers. After all, fees only become an issue in the absence of value. Investors should stop and ask themselves what value they are receiving for the fees they paid. I am happy to offer complimentary consultations to those seeking guidance and can provide you with a personalized financial analysis and a review of your current investments with no risk or obligation.”

Disclaimer: Gino R. Stumpo is a Financial Advisor with UBS Financial Services Inc. Any information presented is general in nature and not intended to provide individually tailored investment advice.

Investing involves risks and there is always the potential of losing money when you invest. The views expressed herein are those of the author and may not necessarily reflect the views of UBS Financial Services Inc. Neither UBS Financial Services Inc. nor its employees (including its Financial Advisors) provide tax or legal advice. You should consult with your legal counsel and/or your accountant or tax professional regarding the legal or tax implications of a particular suggestion, strategy or investment, including any estate planning strategies, before you invest or implement. The value of the portfolio will fluctuate based on the value of the underlying securities. Two main risks related to fixed income investing are interest rate risk and credit risk. Typically, when interest rates rise, there is a corresponding decline in the market value of bonds. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of the bond will not be able to make principal and interest payments. As a firm providing wealth management services to clients, we offer both investment advisory and brokerage services. These services are separate and distinct, differ in material ways and are governed by different laws and separate contracts. For more information on the distinctions between our brokerage and investment advisory services, please speak with your Financial Advisor or visit our website at ubs.com/workingwithus.

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Stumpo Wealth Management Group UBS Financial Services, Inc.

FAST FACT Gino Stumpo has been featured in such publications as Forbes magazine and the Long Beach Business Journal and was nominated for Registered Rep. magazine’s Outstanding Advisor award in 2007 and 2008.

301 E. OCEAN BLVD., SUITE 1600 | LONG BEACH | 562-495-5529 | UBS.COM/TEAM/STUMPO

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P Wealth Advisors is an independent investment management, financial planning and wealth advisory firm with more than $1.9 billion in client assets, as of February 28, 2015.

In what ways is your relationship with your clients a partnership?

“First and foremost, our clients can count on us to invest the necessary time with them to understand what they find meaningful in life— to see their goals through their eyes. This enables us to help them plan and invest from the perspective of their partner in the quest to deepen that meaning.”

Who are your typical clients?

“Individuals and families who have achieved a reasonable degree of financial success but

who also recognize that perhaps the most valuable asset of all is time. By helping manage their financial lives, we enable them to invest their time where the yield is highest for them personally—whether that’s in their business or profession, their family or social causes or any combination.”

How do you differentiate yourself from others working in the wealth management industry?

“We recognize that ultimately it’s not about money; it’s about life. It’s true that few advisors focus exclusively on being ‘fee-only’ and creating an appropriate portfolio—and that’s important.

But we take a more comprehensive approach that develops each portfolio in the context of the important things our clients care about most: kids, getting kids through college, weddings, grandkids, retirement and transfer of wealth.

We help plan for that, help simplify the process, and advise on the asset classes appropriate to meeting those goals. The essence of EP Wealth is that we’ll be there every step of the way.”

FAST FACT EP Wealth has helped hundreds of South Bay residents develop effective financial plans.

What is your best piece of investment advice?

“Life, no matter who you are, can be complex.

If you create a sound financial plan, it can minimize the complexities of your life and help prevent you from making bad decisions during difficult situations. It may seem paradoxical, but process and planning is what makes for a simpler, happier life.”

How do you give back to your community?

“The South Bay is a vibrant, unique place, and we’d like to keep it that way—which is why we donate time and efforts to local education foundations, athletic associations and nonprofits so the South Bay will stay that way for generations to come.”

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What trend is defining the financial industry today?

“We are living longer, and our retirement savings are not what they should be. This could cause our unprepared retirees to run out of money sooner due to poor planning, investment timing and risk exposure. I have found most of us have a number that we feel will be enough to retire and live the retirement we desire. What I do every day is help people look at the big picture: inflation, investments, medical cost and total needs to achieve their goals. Everyone’s ‘number’ for retirement is different and unique to them.”

How do you differentiate yourself from others working in the wealth management industry?

“My passion for financial literacy and building financial strategies. To accomplish your financial goals you have to know why and what you are investing in. You also have to consider taxes, liquidity, estate planning and risks you will face on the path to your goals.”

FAST FACT Shannon is a Manhattan Beach Rotary board member, a Girl Scout Troop leader, a member of the Leadership Manhattan Beach class of 2011, and she volunteers with Special Olympics.

What is the biggest benefit your clients gain from working with you?

“Wealth can complicate your life; complex financial issues can be better handled with an experienced advisor. Creating a financial strategy helps my clients make the best financial decisions for their families.”

SHANNON RYAN, CFP(R) Senior Vice President–Investments

Ryan Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, member of SIPC

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inancial Advisor Shannon Ryan has worked with individuals, families and businesses for more than two decades. She is a Certified Financial Planner, author,

public speaker and blogger on financial literacy. She also enjoys giving back to her community through her service on various boards and committees for local nonprofit organizations.

What is your best piece of investment advice?

“Know what you own and what you want to achieve financially. I find that over the years clients end up with many accounts— 401K, IRA savings, stock—often creating exposure to a higher level of risk than they are comfortable with and not looking at investments on the whole vs. individual accounts.”

Tell us about your family.

“My husband grew up in Manhattan Beach, and I moved to the South Bay after we were married 25 years ago. I cannot imagine a better place to raise my children than this amazing community.”

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KÄRIN L. FRASIER Financial Advisor

Waddell & Reed Inc.

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riginally from Colorado, Kärin Frasier moved to the South Bay in 1986 and worked in the banking and payroll industry prior to joining Waddell & Reed in 1996. As a financial advisor for the firm—one of the most enduring asset management complexes in the nation—she assists clients in identifying and solidifying their financial goals in a sometimes volatile market environment. Kärin spent 10 years splitting her time between her planning practice and mentoring advisors as a district manager. Since 2008 she has devoted 100% of her energy to her clients.

What would you like potential clients to know about you?

“I personally work with each of my clients.

I take the time to get to know them and what is important to them. I have access to a wealth of resources through Waddell & Reed for a depth and breadth of solutions to meet my clients’ needs.”

FAST FACT Waddell & Reed is one of the oldest mutual fund companies in America. They celebrated their 75th anniversary in 2012.

What is the biggest benefit your clients gain from working with you?

“A good financial advisor is not just the person who ‘reviews your portfolio’ but is actively involved and understands what makes you tick.

I take working with my clients very seriously but believe we can still have fun and enjoy the process. It is an honor and a privilege to be invited into someone’s life as deeply as is necessary to do what I do.”

What is the biggest challenge facing your clients today?

“Proper asset allocation. The financial markets are dynamic and at times quite unpredictable.

However, with an understanding of a client’s objectives and their true risk tolerance combined with the time horizon for each objective, I help my clients keep their eye on their goals and filter out the noise created by the media.”

What’s most rewarding about your work?

“Working with entire families and assisting with their individual goals and issues. I have been with clients long enough to help them save for their kids’ education, then see them graduate, get married and have children of their own for whom we are now saving for college.”

What are your activities outside work?

“I’m quite active in my church, the chamber of commerce and nonprofits I am also a Rotarian. I feel blessed and believe giving back in my community is important.”

Waddell & Reed, Inc., Member SIPC

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expertise of our network of attorneys, accountants and other professionals to provide a wide-ranging, 360-degree view of our clients’ financial circumstances.”

arris Financial Advisors, Inc. is an independent wealth management firm, celebrating 23 years in the South Bay. As feebased advisors (no commissions), our advisory team partners with clients to design, manage and monitor customized, low-cost, diversified investment portfolios.

What is your process with new clients?

What makes you different from other wealth management firms?

“Separating or divorcing couples often face a major emotional and financial transformation.

Two households are now required to survive on the same resources formerly supporting just one household.

Typically, if financial planning takes place at all, it’s post-divorce, when individuals take stock of their finances and begin moving forward. At Harris Financial Advisors, we believe divorce planning should take place at the beginning of the process, when costly mistakes can be

“Our clients have direct, personal access to a team of Certified Financial Planners™, a Chartered Financial Analyst and a Certified Divorced Financial Analyst. Collectively we bring more than nine decades of experience to our clients and their unique situations. As a fiduciary, we have a legal responsibility to put our clients’ needs ahead of all others. In addition, our team draws upon the invaluable

“Once portfolios are in place, we begin the in-depth planning process to answer the key question: ‘Will the money in my portfolio allow me to meet my unique goals during my lifetime?’ We then develop strategies with our clients to ensure the greatest opportunity for success.”

How do you meet the needs of divorcing individuals?

FAST FACT WEALTH MATTERS @ Harris Financial 2015 programs include: • Women & Money: Can We Talk?

• Maximizing Retirement Income • Saavy Social Security Planning identified and avoided.

With early entry into the process, we help clients set priorities, develop reasonable expectations and guide them through the difficult choices ahead. This allows clients to take control of the divorce process from the start and provides a meaningful and clear understanding of their financial picture.”

Does Harris Financial Advisors provide educational opportunities?

“Friends have requested educational programs, and we are responding with our live on-site learning sessions called WEALTH MATTERS @ Harris Financial. We host these informal events on a variety of critical financial topics, where the choices you make can have a major impact on your financial well-being.”

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ickie Adams began her career on the trading floor of a major brokerage firm. She went on to manage the personal portfolios of several high net worth individuals.

Realizing the need for that caliber of personalized service and expertise on a local level, she opened her own boutique wealth management firm in 1991. Vickie and her team offer full-service financial planning, specializing in strategies for all financial implications of divorce as well as taxation. As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ as well as a Certified Financial Planner ™ (since 1992), Vickie helps clients make smart divorce settlement decisions and develop workable financial scenarios for life after divorce.

FAST FACT Vickie hosts monthly not-for-profit divorce workshops for women, partnering with family attorneys, therapists and mediators to provide legal, emotional and financial information and support.

In what ways is your relationship with your clients a partnership?

“Clients often come to us in crisis or in transition (such as divorce or widowhood). And they stay with us. We assist clients in making critical decisions and objective solutions during emotional times to secure their financial future. While each client is unique, there are predictable financial stages most are likely to experience at some point in their lives. I want to know every client well enough to help them anticipate, understand and plan for each phase as it comes to the forefront.”

How do you differentiate your firm from others in wealth management?

“Through service beyond expectation and training that exceeds industry standards. Being an independent financial planner means being clientcentered, not product-driven. We offer impartial, objective investment advice based on your preferences to complement your financial lifestyle.”

How do you tailor your services to each client?

“We are dedicated to remaining a boutique firm so each client feels like our only client.

We define and plan for incremental and milestone goals through frequent and proactive communication to refine their 360º vision.”

What’s the most common mistake people make with their money?

“Not seeking professional advice early on.

Missed opportunities, lack of tax-efficient planning and even small mistakes can have a huge cumulative effect on lifestyle. Divorce is the largest single financial transaction most people will make, yet few engage a divorce financial

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strategist to optimize their outcome.”

How do you give back to

your community?

“I volunteer mediation services for lowincome families. I also speak to groups on financial literacy to educate women on critical issues, including divorce.”

Disclaimer: *Securities offered through H.D. Vest Investment ServicesSM, Member SIPC, Advisory services offered through H.D. Vest Advisory ServicesSM, 6333 N. State Highway 161, Fourth Floor, Irving, TX 75038, 972-870-6000. Vickie Adams, CFP®, A Wealth Management Firm is not a registered broker/dealer or independent investment advisory firm.

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partnership because it wouldn’t work effectively without both parties participating. We expect our clients to do ‘homework,’ as we like to joke. This includes getting us their budget or statements or retirement benefits packages in a timely manner so we can help devise their plans. We tell our clients that the relationship is dynamic and will continue to grow and evolve.”

What is your primary objective with your clients?

“To help our clients and future generations pursue financial independence. We aim to address their needs or find them the other professionals necessary to work toward their goals.”

Tell us about social responsibility as it relates to the field of finance.

“Put your money where your mouth is! There is no better way to live out this expression than investing in the companies that resonate with your belief system. We definitely have clients who prefer to stay away from certain types of companies, and we work with them to abide by those preferences.”

What is the biggest benefit your clients gain from working with you?

“They get a team approach to their investments and planning. We are also very selective about the clients that we take on, which results in a better client experience.”

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ANGELA PARK SHELDON, CFP® & KEVIN BIDENKAP, CFP®, CLU, CHFC Wealth Advisors & Co-Founders

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ortuga Wealth Management is an independent, private wealth planning and asset management firm that provides a custom-tailored plan for each client for the various stages of life. Angela Park Sheldon and Kevin Bidenkap started the company in 2010 and

have a combined experience working in the financial industry of more than three decades.

In what ways is your relationship with your clients a partnership?

“Our relationship with our clients is truly a

Angela volunteers on committees for Torrance Memorial Medical Center and TrinityCare Hospice and advises Alpha Chi Omega college students at UCLA. Kevin volunteers for the Sigma Chi Fraternity, Leadership Hermosa Beach and American Red Cross.

What are most of your clients seeking?

“Some sort of income from their investments, since the interest rate environment is still so low. Most clients are also seeking advisors with a CFP® who can work with them on a consulting basis, fee-based or commission-based.

They want flexibility. They also want unbiased advice—not a sales pitch for a product.”

Disclaimer: Kevin Bidenkap and Angela Park Sheldon are registered representatives with and securities offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Tortuga Wealth Management, a registered investment advisor and separate entity from LPL Financial.

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he McDonald Wealth Advisory Group advises a select group of individuals, families, businesses and foundations to build, manage, preserve and transition wealth. The team’s roots began in the South Bay in 1966 with Jack McDonald. His son, Jay McDonald, joined him in 1972. Kathleen Hogan joined the team in 1988; Ian McDonald followed in 1993; and Shelley Church came aboard last year.

What do you believe is the biggest benefit your clients gain from working with you?

“Because life and the markets change over time, clients need an investment plan that helps them know exactly where they stand—now, tomorrow and in the years to come. We manage

our practice with integrity and take the time to understand our clients’ financial aspirations while maintaining a high level of service.”

What is the biggest challenge facing your clients today?

“Longevity. As life spans increase, we can expect to spend more years in retirement than previous generations. Ensuring your assets last throughout retirement requires careful planning now, to determine how inflation, rising health care costs and other factors may affect your financial success.”

What’s the most common mistake people make with their money?

“When reviewing a new client’s existing portfolio, often we find that their ‘investment plan’ boils down to cookie-cutter investment mixes and generalized guesswork regarding their financial needs. Our process custom-tailors a comprehensive blueprint for clients to invest wisely and plan effectively, and it helps to keep them on course to meet their financial and life goals.”

Who are your typical clients?

“Our clients are advocates for our business, some of whom have been with us for more than

FAST FACT The McDonald Wealth Advisory Group has combined experience in the financial services industry of more than a century.

40 years. The majority of our clients are successful entrepreneurs, retired professionals and long-time South Bay families. They appreciate the added value that our trusted advisory team brings to their financial success.”

What are most of your clients seeking?

“Our clients are looking for a trusted advisory team that has integrity, experience, knowledge and is dedicated to working with them to achieve their life goals. We partner with them in defining and prioritizing their goals and objectives, reducing their exposure to risk and framing their investment strategies around them.”

Disclaimer: Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC, is a registered broker-dealer and a separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company.

Investment and Insurance products: NOT FDIC-Insured • NO Bank Guarantee • MAY Lose Value

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| Finance & Wealth Management | L to R: Natalie Broderick, Senior Registered Client Associate; Shawn V. Gruver, CFP®, Managing Director – Investments & Senior PIM Portfolio Manager; John Szymura, Financial Advisor

FAST FACT In 2013 Shawn was recognized as one of the “Top 35 Under 35” advisors in the entire UBS Financial Services organization.*

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in Hermosa Beach, where he enjoys playing beach volleyball. He spends his free time traveling the world and is an avid freestyle skier.

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ruver Wealth Management is part of the full-service financial firm Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, which offers high-end wealth management and investment planning services. Managing Director, Senior Portfolio Manager and Los Angeles native Shawn Gruver attended the Marshall School of Business at University of Southern California and graduated as a Renaissance Scholar.

Prior to his current position, he was a Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager at UBS, an Associate Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Morgan Stanley, and a Financial Analyst at Paine Webber, where he began his career in 2001. Shawn lives

Why do you believe clients choose you?

“Clients hire us because we focus on the importance of who they are and what they are trying to accomplish; assume the burden of the day-today work necessary for the successful achievement of their financial goals; have an unyielding work ethic and 22 years of cumulative wealth management experience; and we earn their trust once—and work every day to keep it.”

What’s the most common mistake people make with their money?

“We believe too many people are willing to accept the status quo with their advisor. We see too many portfolios where inertia turns one year of mediocrity into five years of poor performance. We know that money is hard to make and harder to keep, so we help make sure it is managed properly.”

What is your process?

Our process includes four steps for all clients.

(1) Developing Your Wealth Strategy: We learn and define your goals and objectives and then construct a detailed investment plan with multiple solutions that addresses your key wealth management issues. (2) Presentation: We present, review and refine your investment plan and solutions. (3) Implementation: We complete paperwork, fund accounts, explain mailings/statements, and set up online access.

Most importantly, we ensure that you understand each step and are comfortable throughout the entire process. (4) Communication and Reporting: On a monthly basis we review and update performance; summarize economic outlook and review investment strategy; and contact you to address any outstanding administrative issues. Each quarter we conduct an inperson comprehensive review of your financial and investment allocation.” *These awards are based on production. The award is not a recommendation or testimonial, and is not necessarily reflective of the past or future performance of the advisor, or of client satisfaction.

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Monte Malaga 6 bdrm/7ba estate with nearly 6,000 sq ft that was custom built in 1993. With details and quality in mind, you will enjoy the free flowing open floor plan in the main living areas. Beautiful Queen’s Necklace and City Lights’ views are enjoyed from the formal living room, dining room, family room and master suite. The kitchen offers a great open space with top of line appliances.

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Panoramic ocean/Catalina/coastline/sunset views from all major rooms. Redesigned and renovated in 1993, great opportunity to make it your dream home.

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Spacious master suite with cathedral ceilings, a sitting area, walk-in closet, and the master bath has a 2 person Jacuzzi tub and a separate shower with body jets. All bedrooms are generously sized with a view of either the ocean or the garden and the guest bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. Plenty of outdoor entertaining options with ocean view balconies, private backyard, spa, and a gazebo with a gorgeous panoramic ocean view. This fantastic home is located within walking distance to PV award winning schools and parks.

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Fantastic open floor plan with a great room concept.

The formal living room has a fireplace, and the formal dining room flows into the huge family room with built-in shelves, a fireplace and overlooks the lushly landscaped backyard. Gourmet kitchen with beautiful wood cabinetry, top of the line appliances and a huge center island. With French doors that open to the backyard, the master suite has a fireplace, walk-in closet and spacious master bath with a Jacuzzi tub. Tremendous outdoor entertaining areas with a big grassy yard, impressive outdoor fireplace, large sitting area, fabulous pool and spa, built-in bbq/ sink, and a terrace. Rare opportunity to find such a turnkey one level home in the exclusive upper Lunada Bay!

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Outstanding architectural design and quality workmanship throughout. Built on 3 levels with 8,000 sq ft (taped). One-of-a-kind Tuscan Villa with 5 bdrm/9ba provides a spacious master suite with luxurious bath and dream closet, unique wine room with a fabulous viewing tower, maid’s quarters, huge family room with fantastic views, and gourmet chef’s kitchen. Escape to the lower level to be entertained with a fully wired theater, gym, pool & indoor spa. The backyard enjoys an outdoor fire pit, sitting area, outdoor kitchen, and large grassy area, home is fully fenced and gated. A true masterpiece in architecture design!

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Our very own Bo Bridges of Manhattan Beach, known for his epic outdoor adventure photography, recently went on assignment to the set of coming summer blockbuster Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation. Tom Cruise plays Ethan Hunt in this continuation of the film franchise from Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions.

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Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance is proud to be named one of America’s

100 Top Hospitals® by Truven Health Analytics — for four years running. We are also ranked, once again, among the Top 5% in the Nation by Healthgrades®. These prestigious awards represent our continued commitment to providing excellent care to the community we serve. And we’re happy to share these honors with all of you.

To find out more or for a free physician referral, visit us online at providence.org/torrance or call us at 888-HEALING (432-5464).

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