PV Magazine | Issue 73 | June

2026 | June | No. 73

THE CREATIVE GENERA TION young professionals turning passion into purpose

SUMMER READING & FAMILY FUN

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Around town

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Editor’s Letter | Issue No. 73 June always feels like a season of transition.

As I sat among proud parents and families this spring watching graduations unfold, I found myself reflecting on this unique season of life. This year was especially meaningful for me as my daughter, Grace, graduated from Texas Christian University and prepares to begin her next chapter. Like so many parents, I am filled with pride, excitement, and perhaps a little uncertainty as I watch her navigate what comes next.

In conversations with friends whose children are at various stages of adulthood, I realized just how challenging this transition can be. There is so much pressure to find the “right” path, yet success looks different for everyone. For many parents, seeing a child discover independence, purpose, and happiness is the greatest success of all.

As we worked on this month’s cover story, I found myself especially drawn to several young creatives and entrepreneurs from our community who have chosen less conventional paths.

In a community often known for academic achievement and traditional career trajectories, these individuals have followed their passions, taken risks, and embraced uncertainty in pursuit of something uniquely their own.

As an entrepreneur myself, I understand that the creative path is rarely easy. It requires persistence, resilience, and hard work.

What inspired us most was not simply their accomplishments, but their thoughtful, honest, and insightful reflections. We could only share a portion of their stories in this issue, so I encourage you to visit our website to read the full interviews.

We also continue to love highlighting the incredible people and organizations featured in our Around Town section. Month after month, we are reminded of the generosity, dedication, and community spirit that make the Peninsula such a special place to call home. To the nonprofits, volunteers, supporters, and community leaders who give so much of themselves, thank you.

As summer begins, I hope you find time to celebrate milestones both big and small, embrace new adventures, and enjoy meaningful time with family and friends.

From all of us at Palos Verdes Magazine, thank you for allowing us to share these stories with you. Have a wonderful summer, and we are sending our love to you and your families.

All the Best, Kristin

Congratulations to all the 2026 Graduates!

PV MAGAZINE TEAM Kristin Borden Founder & Managing Owner 310-940-1445 kristin.borden@palosverdesmagazine.com lane bullard Creative Director lane.bullard@palosverdesmagazine.com cindy donnelly Community Calendar, Special Advertising, Content Creation cindy.donnelly@palosverdesmagazine.com melani Edelstein Writer melani.edelstein@palosverdesmagazine.com Molly McLEOD Digital Content, Production molly.mcleod@palosverdesmagazine.com Edward McClure Contributing Event Photographer mccsch@aol.com PVM Street Team Christian (Cifen) Alexander, Video Host, Editor Isabel Galvin, Video Editor

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Graduates Hadley Schmitz, Lane Flanagan, Mia Yang, Malia Conlon, Kayla Leone, Finlee Mills

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IN THIS ISSUE Issue No. 73

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Community + locale

22 Summer Reading Roundup With longer days and a slower pace, summer provides the perfect opportunity to unwind and dive into the year’s buzziest best-sellers, and check out local reading resources 32 US Coast Guard Celebration The Point Vicente Lighthouse Centennial featured a 1920s-themed celebration with live music, military presentations, and a reenactment by Beau Bridges

Around town

26 Point Fermin Lighthouse Tea Freedom 4U Futures Arise Fundraiser 27 36th Annual Seahorse Classic 28 Palos Verdes Ballet 46th Anniversary Gala

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22 Chris Lucas, national dance championship in high school

young creatives 12 Gabriella Rudy From a high school news desk to the bustling broadcast studios of New York, Gabriella proves grit and determination makes any goal achievable 14 Dilan Mistry It started with a camera, a creative eye, and a willingness to take a different path. Today, the former Palos Verdes High School student leads a global production company producing stories around the world 16 Chris Lucas At the intersection of creativity, discipline, and artificial intelligence, Chris found a way to reimagine luxury resale

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31 23 29 Peninsula Education Foundation’s Impact Celebration 31 One-in-Seven Events Young Creatives Initiative Mural

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Looking for something to do this weekend?

PV Magazine’s Community Calendar has it all!

Scan QR code to find out what’s happening around Palos Verdes and the South Bay.

Calendar Highlights

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Every Friday and Saturday through the Summer at 6pm

June 18 from 10:30am to 11:30am

Live music and epic sunsets - a signature summer event! Experience an oceanfront soundtrack at our annual concert series, and enjoy local craft beers, bites, and coastal breezes. www.terranea.com/events

Join us for a new story time, activities will include stories, rhythm, rhyme, songs, and crafts. Geared toward children 2 to 5 years old, but all are welcome. Designed for children and caregivers to attend together. Enjoy the museum and park grounds afterwards. For questions, call 310 544-5375.

Sound Series at Nelson’s at the Terranea Resort

Wednesdays 10:15a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Peninsula Seniors Bohannon Lecture Series at Scriba Family Center.

Free event for the community, enjoy a cup of coffee and thought-provoking lectures on a variety of topics, all presented by local personalities. Coffee at 10:15am, lecture begins at 10:30am. Free. pvseniors.org.

Daily from 8am to 4:30pm

Thomas Dambo’s TROLLS and SOAR Tropical Butterflies Exhibits at S outh Coast Botanic Garden

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June 10 from 11am to noon

Palos Verdes Peninsula Village Information Session at Peninsula Library

Come learn about this dynamic organization of older adults who have joined together to help one another navigate the challenges and opportunities of aging. Meet PVP Village members and volunteers and learn about the PVP Village, its enriching social and intellectual activities and volunteer support. Call 310-991-3324 or email PeninsulaVillagePVP@gmail.com for details and to RSVP.

June 12-14: Friday 5pm to 10pm, Saturday 11am to 10pm and Sunday 11am to 9pm

38th Annual PV Street Fair and Music Festival

Little Fish Tales by the Sea at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center

Friday and Saturday, June 19-20 from 10am to 5pm

Peninsula Library Friends Foundation Monthly Book Sale at Malaga Cove Library

For more than 50 years our monthly book sales have helped fund essential programs and Library services, including Sunday hours, children’s reading programs, the Teen Annex, and the expansion of the local history collection. plffoundation.org

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Malaga Cove Art on the Lawn Show

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Saturday, June 21 at Dusk

Rolling Hills Estates Presents Summer Movies in the Park “Sonic 3”

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Riviera Village Summer Festival

The Peninsula’s biggest weekend — free admission, live music, food, rides & more. Friday Teen Night Carnival. Saturday and Sunday: Carnival rides, live music, shopping and artisans, kid activities, food vendors, beer and wine garden. Palosverdesstreetfair.com

New hours on Friday when the festival opens at 12 PM! Three day street festival features over 150 exhibitors, curated arts and crafts booths, ocean view beer and wine garden with live entertainment throughout the day, international food trucks, carnival rides for the kids, and as always admission is free to attend. rivieravillage.net

Saturday, June 13 at 9:00am

Sunday, June 28 from 6:30t5o 7:30pm

Join naturalists and specially trained walk leaders to explore a beautiful trail located in this picturesque neighborhood canyon with views of the Pacific Ocean. This is a moderate walk. Sign up at: pvplc.org/calendar

About the band: With impressive individual accomplishments and a diverse musical style, Gravity180 puts on a show that everyone will love. They perform pop, contemporary, smooth Jazz, latin and more. ncpve.org/upcoming-events

Saturday, June 13 from 10:30am to 11:30am

Saturday, July 4 from 3pm to 9pm

Join us for a reptile-themed Nature Club at White Point Nature Education Center. We’ll do fun reptile activities and meet our live reptile ambassadors. Ages 3-10 years old. pvplc.org

Live country music with line dancing, beer and wine, food booths and trucks, inflatables, activities and games for the family, craft vendors. The event will end with a patriotic drone light show finale! rpvca.gov/parks

Guided Nature Walk at Agua Amarga Reserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

PVP Land Conservancy Nature Club for Kids – Reptiles

The Neighborhood Church Sunday Sounds kicks off with Gravity 180

City of Rancho Palos Verdes Fourth of July Celebration

Sunday, June 13 from 3:30pm to 6pm

Sunday, July 12 at 7pm

Treat the dads in your life with a unique experience, sail the San Pedro Bay and watch the sunset from the deck of a tall ship. You can sit back and relax or become part of the crew – your choice – and don’t forget a picnic! Adults $60/Children (12 and under) $30. Lamitopsail.org

This year we will produce one focused, high-impact play: Macbeth. It is a story about consequence, integrity and the price of unchecked desire. Few plays capture the dangers of ambition and power as vividly as Macbeth. Shakesearebythesea.org

Father’s Day Sunset Sail

Shakespeare by the Sea at Hesse Park

June 13 at 7pm

City of RPV Presents Movies in the Park “The Bad Guys”

Join us for a fun evening. Bring a blanket or low-slung beach chair.

Food truck and goodies for the family! Pre-movie activities start at 7pm, movie will begin at dusk (15 minutes after sunset). For questions email parks@rpvca.gov

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JUNE-JULY 2026

the creative generation Three Stories.

Three Journeys.

Defining Success on Their Own Terms.

Written by Kristin Bord e n

Success doesn’t always follow a traditional path. These three Peninsula creatives prove there is more than one way to build a meaningful career.

There is no roadmap for building a creative life.

For many young adults, the path after graduation is filled with uncertainty, exploration, and countless decisions about what comes next. While some follow traditional career routes, others choose to pursue ideas, passions, and creative ambitions that don’t always fit neatly into a job description.

In this special feature, we highlight three young people who grew up on the Peninsula who have forged their own paths as entrepreneurs, filmmakers, innovators, and creators.

Though their journeys are remarkably different, each shares a willingness to take risks, embrace challenges, and remain committed to their vision.

What struck us most was not simply their accomplishments, but the thoughtful reflections they shared about failure, perseverance, creativity, and defining success on their own terms.

Their stories serve as a reminder that there is no single formula for building a meaningful life.

Sometimes the most rewarding journeys begin by taking a chance on something unconventional.

We invite you to meet these inspiring young creatives and discover the paths that have shaped their success.

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chasing the story Gabriella Rudy How Gabriella Rudy followed her instincts from Palos Verdes to the fast-paced world of network news.

Earlier this year, Rudy faced another pivotal moment when an Associate Field Producer position opened at NBC News. At the time, she was working on one of NBC’s streaming programs and loved the team she was on. Still, every time she watched field producers covering breaking news, she felt pulled toward that world. The decision was not without risk. In television, leaving a role too quickly can carry consequences, especially early in a career. But Rudy understood the rarity of the opportunity and knew that if she passed on it, she could be waiting years for another chance. So she trusted herself. For Rudy, that leap reinforced something she now shares openly with other young people weighing safety against ambition.

“The regret of not trying would have followed me for the rest of my life,” she says.”The what-ifs are so much harder to carry around than the setbacks.”

That perspective feels like the emotional center of her story.

“ The what-ifs are so much harder to carry around than the setbacks.”

—Gabriella Rudy

While Rudy’s career may sound glamorous from the outside, she speaks honestly about the sacrifices that come with it: overnight shifts, extreme weather, missed holidays, long hours and very little downtime. Yet despite all of it, she says she has “never once woken up and dreaded going to work.” In a world where so many people spend years searching for fulfilling work, she believes that feeling is worth almost anything.

This year, Rudy will help cover America 250 celebrations, the U.S. Open and the Luigi Mangione trial, a story she has followed since its earliest moments. “There’s something really meaningful about following a story from its first chapter all the way to the end,” she says. In many ways, the same could be said about her own journey.

Gabriella Rudy is still at the beginning of her story, but she already carries the kind of conviction that cannot be taught. She is willing to trust herself before certainty exists, not because the path is easy, but because she would rather risk failure than spend her life wondering what might have happened if she had tried.

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Long before Gabriella Rudy was covering some of the nation’s biggest breaking news stories for NBC News, she was a Peninsula girl with a camera, a microphone and a dream she never questioned.

Today, Rudy works as an Associate Field Producer for NBC News in New York City, where in less than two years she has helped cover everything from the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial and the UnitedHealth CEO shooting to the Hudson River helicopter crash, the LaGuardia airport plane collision and Harvey Weinstein’s latest mistrial. Behind the headlines is a young woman whose story is rooted in instinct, resilience and an unwavering commitment to the work she loves. Before joining NBC News, Rudy worked in production for Good Morning America after graduating from USC in 2024 with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Legal Studies, a combination she jokes is especially useful when stories involve both a courtroom and a camera.

She credits much of her ability to thrive in highpressure environments to growing up with her three younger brothers.

“I’d be remiss not to credit a large part of who I am today to Live From 205,” Rudy says of Palos Verdes High School’s broadcast journalism program. There, she spent four formative years learning not only the mechanics of storytelling but also the importance of relationships. The program taught her early that “relationships aren’t just a nice part of the job, they are the job.” That lesson now guides her approach to journalism. In news, trust is everything. It is the sources who call when stories break, the colleagues who step in during chaos and the mentors who see something in you before you see it in yourself.

“I’ve been working toward this goal since I was 12 years old,” Rudy says. “Not once did I question whether journalism was the path I wanted to pursue.” That certainty followed her from the Peninsula to New York City, where she moved just weeks after graduating from USC and quickly found herself immersed in the relentless pace of network television. Her first role at Good Morning America included overnight shifts that often stretched well beyond sunrise. Looking back on that first summer in New York, Rudy remembers feeling completely untethered from routine. “I didn’t know when to eat, when to sleep,” she recalls. The schedule was exhausting, but Rudy says she would do it all over again because of the relationships she built and the opportunities those difficult months created. Her ability to find purpose in challenging seasons seems to define much of who she is.

Building the Vision

DILAN MISTRY How a Palos Verdes High School student with a camera turned a passion for storytelling into a global production company.

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Long before Dilan Mistry was producing campaigns for brands like Mercedes-Benz, Jeep, Apple, Sony, Corona, Rivian, and named to Forbes 30 Under 30, he was a Peninsula student with a camera in his hand and a growing fascination with people and storytelling.

Today, Mistry is the Founder and Executive Producer of NativeFour, an award-winning commercial production company creating cinematic work for some of the world’s biggest brands. But the foundation for everything he has built traces back to the creative programs and teachers who shaped him while growing up on the Peninsula.

Mistry credits much of his path to Ridgecrest Intermediate and Palos Verdes High School’s Live From 205, where he discovered not only filmmaking, but also confidence, leadership, and creative purpose. “What made that experience so special was the environment our teacher, Mr. Vela, created,” Mistry says. “We were trusted to collaborate, problem solve, make mistakes, and learn by doing.” Producing a live news show twice a week taught him storytelling, teamwork, and the value of being fully invested in something you genuinely care about. Looking back, he says those experiences “painted the first picture” of the career and life he wanted to pursue.

Even as a teenager, Mistry was already creating his own opportunities. While in high school, he launched Dilan Mistry Films, PV Tutoring Company and created the Instagram account @humansofpvhs, inspired by the idea that every student and staff member at Palos Verdes High School had a story worth telling.That instinct to connect people through storytelling still sits at the center of everything he creates today.

Growing up on the Peninsula, Mistry says he always felt supported creatively, despite the perception that communities like Palos Verdes often lean toward more traditional career paths. “I think being surrounded by people who recognized that passion in me and continuously pushed me to keep going gave me the confidence to believe there was actually a path forward in the creative world,” he says. One of the biggest early risks he took came while still in middle school,

—Dilan Mistry

when he chose to attend Palos Verdes High School specifically to participate in Live From 205, even though many of his friends were heading elsewhere. “Growing up I was naturally quiet,” Mistry admits. “It felt like a major leap to leave that comfort zone.” Looking back, he describes the decision as one of the most important choices he ever made because it completely changed the trajectory of his life. That willingness to trust instinct continued to shape his career.

Mistry started NativeFour while still in college, long before the company had global clients or industry recognition. In those early years, the biggest challenge was building credibility from nothing.

What helped him push through was a simple mindset: every project mattered. “Even when we had small projects or smaller clients, we treated every job like it was the biggest opportunity we’d ever received,” he says. “We obsessed over making each project the best thing we had ever created.” That mentality never changed, even as the company grew.

Today, NativeFour produces campaigns around the world, but Mistry says there are still moments that remind him of being back in Live From 205, making videos with his friends after school.

A scene from The Golden Hour, a commercial for FIGS filmed by NativeFour in British Columbia, Canada, featuring a mountain rescue flight physician during a life-saving mission.

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“ Talent can open the door, but it’s everything else that determines how far you go.”

While creative careers are often romanticized from the outside, Mistry speaks honestly about the work required behind the scenes. “The reality is that I’m almost always ‘on,’” he says. “There’s always another project, another idea, another challenge to solve.” Still, his passion for storytelling continues to outweigh the pressure. For Mistry, courage, grit, consistency, and determination have mattered just as much as creativity itself. “I think I was fortunate to have a natural instinct for storytelling,” he says, “but what really carried me was the willingness to keep pushing.”

Perhaps most striking is the way he talks about belief. Because he started so young, he says there was never really a Plan B. “Maybe part of the secret sauce is being just delusional enough to fully chase the dream before you know whether it’s realistic or not,” he says. For students who may feel pressure to follow a more traditional path, Mistry’s advice is simple: “Don’t ignore the thing that excites you most.”

In many ways, Dilan Mistry’s story is not simply about filmmaking or entrepreneurship. It is about trusting creativity enough to take it seriously, even before anyone else fully understands the vision. And perhaps most importantly, it is about believing that stories, and the people behind them, matter.

There is a certain kind of confidence that comes from growing up on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Not arrogance or entitlement, but something quieter. A belief that hard work is expected, ambition is normal, and excellence is simply part of the environment.

For Chris Lucas, that foundation became the launching point for a life that has already crossed industries, cities, and disciplines before most people settle into their first career.

Today, Lucas is the founder of Secondsense, an AI-powered luxury resale platform transforming how consumers shop for secondhand luxury goods. But long before Stanford, Harvard Business School, Meta, and investor meetings, he was simply a Peninsula kid balancing rigorous academics with nearly thirty hours a week of competitive dance training.

That discipline shaped everything that came next.

“The hours are different now,” Lucas says, “but the muscle is the same.”

Dance taught him endurance, repetition, performance under pressure, and resilience long before he stepped into the startup world.

In many ways, the same persistence required to perfect choreography became the foundation for building a company from the ground up.

Growing up, Lucas was surrounded by family members who built businesses from the ground up. His grandfather immigrated from Pakistan and started a real estate business.

His father built and sold Lucas Plumbing. His mother runs Real Estate Connection.

“The idea that you could build your own thing was never a leap of faith in our house,” he says. “It was the default.”

That mindset followed him through Stanford, where he studied computer science and artificial intelligence, and later to Meta, where he worked as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Instagram. But despite reaching a level many young professionals aspire to, Lucas felt pulled toward building something of his own.

That idea unexpectedly began with his younger sister’s search for a luxury handbag.

As he watched her navigate the fragmented resale market, he noticed identical items listed across multiple platforms with inconsistent descriptions, unclear pricing, and little transparency around actual value.

To Lucas, the gap seemed obvious.

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start before you’re ready chris lucas Combining creativity, discipline, and artificial intelligence to reimagine luxury resale

Chris Lucas shares insights during the “Taste in the Age of AI” panel at Columbia Business School’s Fashion Tech Conference in 2026, exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping discovery, curation, and consumer decision-making in fashion and luxury

“ The idea ThaT you could build your own Thing was never a leap of faiTh in our house. iT was The defaulT.” —chris Lucas

openly embraces uncertainty and iteration. “real companies are messy, embarrassing, and incomplete for years,” he says. “Get comfortable shipping things you are not proud of yet.”

Although his career has taken him to san Francisco, Boston, North Carolina, and New york, the south Bay continues to define his sense of home.

He misses driving along Pacific Coast Highway with the windows down, family dinners at sugarfish in Manhattan Beach, and the quiet beauty of rolling Hills.

“The south Bay will still be here when you come back,” he says.

That perspective has become part of the advice he now shares with younger students and aspiring entrepreneurs. Lucas encourages young people

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Beyond business, he has also dedicated time to mentorship and education, including stepping away from Meta to teach computer science students at an HBCU and help prepare them for technical internships.

Chris Lucas represents a new generation of entrepreneur, one who blends creativity with technology, ambition with vulnerability, and analytical thinking with artistic discipline.

For young graduates standing at the edge of uncertainty, wondering whether their unconventional interests or creative instincts can become something meaningful, his story offers a powerful reminder: you do not need every answer before you begin. you simply need the courage to start.

Parents Alya and Chris Lucas stand with their son, Chris, at his Harvard Business School gradutation in May, 2025

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yoUNG CrEATIVEs

Travel had Expedia. real estate had Zillow. Cars had Kelley Blue Book. Why didn’t luxury resale have a trusted system helping consumers understand what an item was actually worth?

That question became secondsense.

The platform now aggregates listings from major authenticated luxury resale sites and uses AI to standardize inconsistent product and condition information, helping shoppers compare luxury items with greater clarity and confidence. Lucas raised $2 million in venture capital funding while completing his MBA at Harvard Business school.

But behind the investor headlines and rapid growth is a much more human story.

“The first six months were brutal,” Lucas admits. “There is no playbook. Ninety-nine percent of things are unfigured out, and you are the person responsible for figuring them out.”

What carried him through was persistence, not perfection.

That honesty may be one of the most inspiring parts of his journey. In a generation often pressured to appear polished at every moment, Lucas

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Summer Reading Roundup A Bibliophile’s Guide to a Hot Season of Stories Written b y M e l a n i M o ro s e E d e l s t e i n

There’s something timeless about summer reading, and as someone who has spent a lifetime surrounded by books, I feel that rhythm arrive every year almost instinctively.

Maybe it’s the sight of a paperback tucked into a tote at RAT Beach, a child proudly collecting library stickers after finishing a first chapter book, or the luxury of an uninterrupted hour reading on a shaded patio while the marine layer slowly burns away. Summer has always felt different to me as a reader, slower, more indulgent, and somehow more memorable than any other season.

As a lifelong bibliophile, journalist, and middle school librarian for more than two decades, I’ve watched reading habits evolve dramatically over the years. Yet every summer I’m reminded that books still hold a unique kind of power.

Fortunately, our local literary culture is thriving.

From library reading challenges and author events to neighborhood Little Free Libraries and even a roaming romance bookstore on wheels, the South Bay offers more ways than ever to build a summer around books.

The centerpiece of summer reading on the Peninsula remains the annual Summer @ PVLD program hosted by the Palos Verdes Library District. As both a librarian and a parent, I’ve long admired the way the program welcomes everyone, from toddlers to retirees, into a shared culture of reading. Participants log reading minutes, attend events, complete activities, and earn prizes throughout the summer, but the real reward is the atmosphere the program creates around books.

Today’s libraries are about far more than checking out materials. This year’s kickoff event, PVLDCON: Into the Library-verse, transforms the library into a celebration of creativity, fandom culture, crafts, music, and community connection. The programming extends far beyond children’s story hours, with reading challenges, author talks, wellness workshops, gaming events, creative classes, and community-wide reading initiatives designed for all ages.

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doors. There’s something deeply hopeful about that continuity.

Some of the Peninsula’s most meaningful literary experiences, however, happen quietly and unexpectedly. I’ve always loved the charm of Little Free Libraries tucked beside walking trails, near parks, and along neighborhood streets throughout the South Bay. These tiny “take a book, leave a book” exchanges create connections between strangers and often introduce readers to books they never would have otherwise discovered.

During the pandemic, my husband built our own Little Free Library, and I’ve proudly served as its librarian ever since. One of my greatest joys is being able to provide a small but meaningful library service to my own community right outside my front door. For children, discovering a Little Free Library can feel like a scavenger hunt. For adults, it’s a reminder that books still travel hand to hand in deeply human ways.

Summer also offers the perfect excuse to browse the South Bay’s independent bookstores, usedbook shops, and literary gathering spaces. Younger readers are flocking to stores and book trucks specializing in manga, graphic novels, romance, fantasy, and BookTok favorites, while Friends of the Library shops remain beloved sources for inexpensive reads and hidden gems.

Perhaps that’s what excites me most about summer reading today: it no longer belongs exclusively to children carrying assigned reading lists. Reading has become intergenerational, communal, and creatively expansive. Audiobooks count toward reading goals. Graphic novels are celebrated alongside literary fiction. Parents participate in challenges with their children, and teens eagerly swap recommendations with friends.

In a season often filled with packed schedules and endless screen time, books still offer something increasingly rare: the ability to slow down.

Whether your summer reading happens at the beach, beside the pool, during travel, at a neighborhood Little Free Library, inside a cozy bookstore, or in a quiet corner of the library, the South Bay offers countless ways to turn the page this season.

And perhaps the best part of summer reading is this: there is still time to begin.

Fiction worth packing in your beach bag

Land by Maggie o’Farrell A sweeping historical novel set in post-famine Ireland from one of today’s most celebrated storytellers.

Whistler by Ann Patchett A thoughtful exploration of family, memory, and second chances from a master of literary fiction.

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John of John by douglas stuart A powerful story of family, masculinity, and identity set on scotland’s rugged Western Isles.

Enormous Wings by Laurie Frankel A provocative and timely novel about agency, identity, and the unexpected turns that reshape a life.

The Calamity Club by Kathryn stockett A character-driven story about friendship, loyalty, and the complexities hidden beneath small-town life.

The Burning Side by Heather damoff An emotionally layered novel examining memory, truth, and the lasting impact of the past.

8 Things You Might Not Know About Your Peninsula Libraries 1. it’s more than one library PVLD includes Peninsula Center Library, Malaga Cove Library, Miraleste Library, and The Annex, a flexible community and creative programming space.

2. one branch is a historic landmark Malaga Cove Library opened in 1929 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

3. your library card unlocks more than books Access eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, newspapers, research tools, and online learning resources from home.

4. borrow a state parks pass Check out a California State Parks vehicle pass and enjoy free entry to more than 200 state parks.

5. technology is Available too Borrow Chromebooks, mobile hotspots, scanners, and other technology equipment.

6. students Already have Access Many PVPUSD students automatically receive a Student Success Card with access to books, tutoring, and digital resources.

7.millions of books Are within reach Through the LINK+ network, cardholders can request materials from libraries throughout California and Nevada.

8. libraries Are community hubs Beyond books, PVLD offers events, meeting rooms, passport services, technology help, local history archives, and more.

Fun Fact: Peninsula Center Library was designed by renowned architect A. Quincy Jones, while Malaga Cove Library has served readers for nearly a century.

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A Summer of LEGO Creativity

This summer, the Palos Verdes Library district invites families to build, create and connect through Build Well Together | from A to Z, a unique interactive LEGo exhibition created in partnership with LEGo educator and community builder Jess Miller.

Inspired by a lifelong passion for LEGo that began as a child building alongside his grandmother, Miller has spent years bringing creative, hands-on experiences to communities across the West Coast. Now, he is bringing that vision to the Peninsula with a collaborative exhibit designed for ages 2 to 92. running June 11 through July 11, the living exhibition celebrates the United Nations International day of Play and encourages visitors to contribute their own creations while working together with fellow builders.

Community members can join Miller for special building sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and saturdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Whether you’re a lifelong LEGo enthusiast or simply looking for a fun family activity, this hands-on experience offers a creative way to connect with others and build community one brick at a time.

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PVPCC State of the Peninsula Breakfast

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The Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce welcomed community leaders, residents, and business professionals to Terranea Resort on Thursday, May 21, for its annual sold-out State of the Peninsula Breakfast. The event featured presentations from the mayors of all four Peninsula cities — Palos Verdes Estates Mayor Michael Kemps, Rancho Palos Verdes Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Perestam, Rolling Hills Estates Mayor Pro Tem Pam Brown Schachter, and Rolling Hills Mayor Bea Dieringer — who shared updates and insights on the future of the Peninsula and its communities.

Guests enjoyed a morning of networking and thoughtful discussion overlooking the Pacific Ocean, while celebrating the collaboration and leadership that continue to shape the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The Chamber would also like to thank Terranea Resort for hosting the lovely event, which once again brought together local leaders, businesses, and residents for an inspiring and memorable morning on the Peninsula.

Meg Walker, Lorri Mansker, Karin Conklin and Stacey Girard

2026 Chamber Chair Jocelyn Lopez

Chamber Board Members and Staff; Ryan Halvorsen, Meg Walker, Jocelyn Lopez, Suzy Zimmerman, Kristin Borden, Lindsay Altamirano, Karin Conklin, Danny Waddell, Lorri Mansker, Robert Bobich, Pete Haroun, Lauren Dennis, Julie Taylor and Kimberly Caballero

Steve Friedrich, Luke Hellinga, Eric Algeria and Meg Walker

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Michael Kemps (Mayor PVE), Bea Deringer (Mayor RH), Pam Brown Schachter (Mayor Pro Tem RHE) and Steve Perestam (Mayour Pro Tem RPV)

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Point Fermin Lighthouse Tea by the Sea & Boutique

Point Fermin Lighthouse volunteers are always busy giving tours and tending the gardens at the lighthouse. However, there are lots of other activities they engage in as well. One of the most popular special events they support is the annual Point Fermin Lighthouse Tea by the Sea & Boutique. Volunteers collaborated with LA Rec & Park Lighthouse staff to organize the event which took place on Saturday, May 9th. Most of us would agree that there are few better ways to relax and recharge than in a beautiful garden. Enjoying the lovely Lighthouse setting is a treat hard to resist and, when accompanied by tea and light refreshments, you can’t go wrong. The added attraction of a boutique of local artisans made the event all the Councilmember Tim McOsker more appealing. Our volunteer gardeners’ work hard cultivating and Lighthouse Volunteers Jeri and Cheryl the floral and vegetable landscape which local LA 15th district Councilmember, Tim McOsker, admired when visiting. He recalled his mother’s fondness for the site. To supplement Society volunteers, high school Police Cadets from San Pedro‘s Olguin Campus assisted with set-up, serving, and clean-up.

Our volunteers champion and promote the Pt. Fermin Lighthouse Society mission to preserve, protect and share this historic, architectural, maritime, and cultural resource through advocacy, education, and public access. Join us in preserving the history and beauty of the 150 + year old Point Fermin Lighthouse. We are looking for passionate volunteers to help with various tasks. Whether you have a few hours to spare or want to commit regularly, we would love to have you join us! For more information, please reach out to us at: bertelsen@cox.net

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Freedom 4U Futures Arise Fundraiser

Over 150 people showed up in support of local kids and teenagers on April 23rd, 2026, for our Futures Arise fundraiser with Hearts Respond! Our guests enjoyed an 80’s themed evening filled with friendly faces, live music, delicious food, and lively auctions, knowing that their support benefits programs that break down barriers for economically disadvantaged South Bay & LA Harbor youth, helping them discover passion and purpose.

As guests entered, they encountered the display of silent auction items, all ranging from legendary sports memorabilia, to fun family experiences, and even some vibrant Awards reception luxury goods. We are so grateful for the wonderful items donated to us from local businesses and corporations bigger than us; their generosity made our collection appealing to a great audience. Freedom4U and Hearts Respond would not exist without the community, and we awarded our outstanding members, recognizing their contributions to our programs. Our most prominent program for afterschool tutoring is giving rise to our future leaders, as teens volunteer their time to help younger kids with supplementary homework help and Featured young singers Ruby enriching arts-and-crafts activities. For his lasting impact Delgado, Faith Lytle, Genesee in the San Pedro football scene, we awarded Coach Mike Lopez, Sofia Castillo and Felicity Rowe Walsh with the Coach George Allen Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring him for 25 years as head coach.

Point Fermin Elementary School Principal Jennie Wong also received the Excellence in Education Award for her great academic contributions to our programs.

Freedom4U is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating life skills, leadership abilities and creativity in teenagers in the South Bay and Harbor Area of Los Angeles. Freedom4U strives to reduce risky behaviors in youth by providing creative, substance-free gatherings Greg Allen, Christine Allen, LA and purpose-driven volunteer missions.

City Councilmember and LA City For more info: freedomcommunity.com Councilmember Tim McOsker

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Raffle girls Aaliyah Vasquez, Estefany Ramires, Alyssia Aguilar and Savanna Dizon

Jennifer LaMarque presenting award to Dr Greg Allen from LA City Coucilmember Janice Hahn

LA City Councilmember Tim McOsker and painter Richard Rouillard, with painting won by McOsker during live auction event

Freedom 4 U Team: Collette Holmes, Jaime Markkern and Ben Bruxvoort

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The 36th Annual Seahorse Classic

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The 36th Annual Seahorse Classic was held on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Palos Verdes Golf Club, bringing together supporters for a day of golf benefiting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Guests enjoyed a lively tournament atmosphere with on-course contests, curated food and beverage experiences, and opportunities to give back through auctions and special fundraising moments. The day concluded with a festive post-round reception featuring cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment, celebrating both the competition and the cause.

The event was hosted by Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital, an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting CHLA. Founded in 1957 by a group of South Bay women, PCCH has grown to include more than 175 local families who volunteer year-round to raise critical funds for pediatric care. In addition to the Seahorse Classic, the committee also produces the Portuguese Bend National Horse Show each fall. Over the past 68 years, PCCH has contributed more than $22 million to CHLA, with proceeds supporting the hospital’s Associates Endowments, including chairs in Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine and Ophthalmology.

Founded in 1901, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is one of the nation’s leading pediatric academic medical centers, recognized globally for excellence in pediatric and adolescent health. The hospital relies on community support to advance groundbreaking research and provide lifesaving care, continuing its mission to create hope and build healthier futures for children.

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Palos Verdes Ballet 46th Anniversary Gala

For 46 remarkable years, the Palos Verdes Ballet Association has inspired audiences and nurtured generations of young dancers through its commitment to artistic excellence, education, and community enrichment. This season, the nonprofit organization proudly commemorates its 46th anniversary with a special fundraiser dinner at The Reef on the Water, celebrating a legacy of producing professional-quality ballet performances while providing meaningful opportunities for aspiring artists.

The evening honors the spring production of Les Ballets Classiques, a showcase of timeless artistry featuring the talented students of Palos Verdes Ballet alongside distinguished international guest artists. Audiences will be treated to performances by First Soloist of San Francisco Ballet, Joshua Jack Price, PV Ballet alumna Olivia Tang-Mifsud, and Julian Pecoraro, a student of Royal Ballet School, London, will join the Finnish Ballet upon his graduation.

The commemorative performances of Les Ballets Classiques will take place May 30 and 31 at the Norris Theatre, home of the Palos Verdes Performing Arts program, where audiences will experience an inspiring celebration of classical ballet and emerging talent.

More than a celebration, this fundraiser represents an investment in the future of the arts, ensuring that young dancers continue to grow, perform, and dream for generations to come. For more information, please visit palosverdesballet.org

The student dancers of Palos Verdes Ballet, performing the excerpts of “Les Ballet Classiques”

Palos Verdes Ballet Association Board member, Diane Blagojevich, and long time patrons, Mr. Philip Ross and Irene Tang M.D.

Palos Verdes Ballet Association Guild Members and their families

Palos Verdes Ballet Association Guild members

M.C. of the event, Mr. Grant Govel with the cast member, Carli Govel, a senior in Peninsula High School

Artistic Director, Sae Rom L. Strickland with students of Palos Verdes Ballet

The 46th Spring Fundraiser Dinner organizers, Mrs. Kristine Yon and Ms. Sandia Yang and their families

Students of Palos Verdes Ballet

Students of Palos Verdes Ballet

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Peninsula Education Foundation’s Impact Celebration

Set against the sweeping ocean views of the Point Vicente Interpretive Center, Peninsula Education Foundation’s Impact Celebration brought the community together for a meaningful evening honoring its Major Donors. Guests gathered to recognize the generosity that continues to shape local schools, culminating in the announcement of a $2.176 million grant supporting Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District students for the 2025–26 school year.

We are deeply grateful to our community for its unwavering commitment to excellent education. Through this support, PEF funds school counselors, STEM programs, elementary music and PE teachers, library aides, teacher grants, College and Career Center staff, and more. The evening reflected a powerful sense of connection and shared purpose, underscoring the impact we can make together for every student.

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Carla and Billy Hatler and PEF Executive Director Laura Hughes

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Kay Wardell, Nancy Cypert, and Marcia Christensen

PEF President Carlie Garber, Linda Reid, Ami Gandhi, PVPUSD Superintendent Dr. Devin Serrano, Sara Deen, Linda Kurt, and PEF Executive Director Laura Hughes

PEF Development Director Merlin David, Mary Boktor-Grisard, Kris Costa Sutton, and Devon Sutton Nancy Honda, Sara Deen, and Mark Thompson

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One-in-Seven Raises Awareness of National Kidney Month and Donate Life Month

National Kidney Month in March and Donate Life Month in April are national and international observances that raise awareness of kidney disease and the critical need for organ and tissue donation. Kidney disease affects 1 in 7 adults, translating to about 36M patients in the US alone and 850M worldwide. Kidney disease is a progressive disease without a cure. The scary part is that 90% of the patients do not know about their condition. This year, Palos Verdes High School and two professors, Drs. Janos Peti-Peterdi and Georgina Gyarmati from the Kidney Research Center at USC launched the One-in-Seven public health internship to raise awareness of kidney disease and to fund research at the center. Our 33 students learned about kidney health and disease from renowned KRC faculty, discussed the importance of scientific research and how discoveries are translated from bench to bedside with Nobel laureate Dr. Ardem Patapoutian and the president of the American Society of Nephrology, Dr. Samir Parikh. To share their knowledge about the importance of prevention and early detection in the local community, the students organized local events throughout March and April.

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One-in-Seven group photo of the 2026 USCPVHS Public Health Internship class with Dr. Samir Parikh

Lena, a senior at Palos Verdes High School showcases her art at the Art for a Cause exhibition

Art for a Cause: “Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet” art exhibition and reception at the Peninsula Center Library

Ariel photo of hundreds of PVHS students gathered Malia, Evalyn, Erin and Ahana are talking to local community members about how to protect at Sea King Park to form a kidney shape on World your kidneys at the PV Farmers Market Kidney Day

Young Creators Initiative Mural at Fred Hesse Park Young Creators Initiative (YCI) is a youth-led nonprofit organization that brings students and professional mural artists together to create meaningful public art for schools and communities. Our mission is to inspire youth leadership, creativity, volunteerism, and community connection through collaborative mural projects.

On May 16–17, YCI completed a large community playground mural at Fred Hesse Park with the help of student volunteers, local families, neighbors, and professional mural artists. Over the course of two days, volunteers worked together to transform the playground area into a colorful and welcoming space for the community.

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A classic 1920’s Classic Car welcomes guests to the 100th Anniversary of the Point Vicente Lighthouse

US Coast Guard Celebration of the Point Vicente Lighthouse Centennial Wri t t e n b y C i n d y D o n n e l l y | U . S . C o a s t G u a rd p h o t o Pe t t y O f f i ce r 3 rd C l a ss R i c h a rd B . Ura n ga

On Saturday, May 2, 2026, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) hosted a celebration of the Point Vicente Lighthouse Centennial on the Lighthouse grounds. Highlights included a living history enactment by actor Beau Bridges playing the part of the first Point Vicente Lighthouse Keeper, George L’Hommedieu, that transported attendees back to 1926. Mr. Bridges, a former member of the Coast Guard, and Amy Forte, President of the Friends of Point Vicente Lighthouse, created the script, based on available historical information, that brought George L’Hommedieu to life and provided a glimpse of what those first days at the lighthouse were like. Commander Rob Poitinger then took the stage to share the mission and history of the Coast Guard, with an emphasis on the importance of the Point Vicente Lighthouse itself. Next, a representative of Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang presented Commander Poitinger with a special commemorative proclamation to mark the Centennial.

Captain Kip Louttit, USCG Retired and a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, shared his hope for the future of the Point Vicente Lighthouse while reminiscing about the days his family lived on the lighthouse grounds. He also took a moment to thank event sponsors and to remind the crowd that the 32 | PVMagazine | June | 2026

Auxiliary hosts monthly Lighthouse Open Houses.

After the presentations, a Coast Guard Helicopter flyby added a special thrill to the event.

Many guests dressed in 1920’s period attire, and as they arrived, they were delighted by the sight of beautiful vintage cars brought in for the occasion. The history-rich Display Center was open during the event, and guests enjoyed learning more about the Coast Guard and the lighthouse.

Music by the 1st Marine Division Band from Camp Pendleton added a festive atmosphere to the occasion with patriotic music ahead of the formal presentations, followed by the Marine Jazz Ensemble with uplifting selections perfect for a celebration. The Coast Guard Culinary Specialists served a delicious variety of international dishes to savor and desserts to sample throughout the event. A photo booth was set up with 1920’s props and a backdrop of the Lighthouse, providing a fun keepsake souvenir. Guests included Coast Guard personnel, Coast Guard Auxiliary members, volunteers, and board members from the Friends of the Point Vicente Lighthouse, representatives from the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, firefighters from Fire Station 53, as well as other community members. It was a truly special evening celebrating a milestone for the beloved local landmark.

P h o t o s b y J i m S h n ee r Coast Guard Cmdr. Rob Poitinger addresses the attendees

Audience dressed in 1920’s fashion, including PV Magazine Team Member Cindy Donnelly with husband Brian

On Saturday April 25, 2026, during the annual Whale of a Day Festival, the Coast Guard Auxiliary held a special community celebration to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Point Vicente Lighthouse.

The lighthouse grounds and the Display Center were open to the public and were enjoyed by hundreds of people. Following Coast Guard tradition, commemorative cakes were cut by Coast Guard members using historic swords, and everyone present enjoyed the results. Also present was the Friends of the Point Vicente Lighthouse organization, whose mission is to restore and preserve the lighthouse for future generations. To learn more about the organization and future events visit friendsofpvlighthouse.org.

Friends of Point Vicente Lighthouse Coast Guard Cmdr. Poitinger along with members Catherine Sincich, Jean Strickland, City of Rancho Palos Verdes Mayor Paul Seo Brian Donnelly, Svein Fougner, Dan Drazan, follow a Coast Guard tradition to cut the Genevieve Baker cake with swords. They were joined by fellow council members, Coast Guard Auxiliary, scouts and community members Award-winning actor Beau Bridges portrays George L’Hommedieu, the first keeper of the Point Vicente Lighthouse, Coast Guard Capt. Kip Louttit (Ret.) seated on stage

Amy Forte, Friends of Point Vicente Lighthouse President, Rayne Sherman, Jean Pominville, Ujjwala Dheeriya

100th Anniversary Cake inspired by the lighthouse grounds

A Coast Guard Auxiliarist from Flotilla 5-9 poses for a photo dress in a WWII-era lighthouse keeper’s uniform

Mayor Paul Seo addresses attendees during the celebration which coincided with the city’s annual Whale of a Day celebration

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