community information: Palos Verdes City Managers' Update - 11/13/09 06:37 PM
Last week, I heard the City Managers from all 4 cities on the Palos Verdes Peninsula speak at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Association of Realtors meeting. Here is a synopsis of their update:
Joseph Hoefgen, City Manager of Palos Verdes Estates, told us that the PV Dr West stabilization near Bluff Cove begins in a couple … (0 comments)
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community information: Palos Verdes School Distrct High Credit Rating - 11/12/09 01:20 PM
The Palos Verdes Unified School District received a AA+/Aa2 credit rating from Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investor Services. This is one of the highest ratings that a California school district can get and there are only 16 public school districts in California that have a AA+ or better.
Owners … (1 comments)
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community information: Palos Verdes Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off - 11/11/09 06:08 PM
Owners of Palos Verdes real estate have several options to dispose of their household hazardous waste. There is the permanent collection center in San Pedro - S.A.F.E. Collection Center, 1400 N. Gaffey Street which is only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. but does not accept … (0 comments)
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community information: Palos Verdes API Scores - 11/09/09 08:44 PM
Palos Verdes Schools again had API (Academic Performance Index) scores above 900 for the 2008-2009 school year. The district had an overall score of 908 which was up from the 2007/2008 base of 901.
The 10 elementary schools all scored well above 900 with Cornerstone receiving the highest score … (0 comments)
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community information: Updated Bluff Cove Road Repairs - 11/08/09 08:21 PM
Red pylons have adorned the Bluff Cove area of Palos Verdes Drive West for so long that I actually don't see them anymore. The repairs to the road above Bluff Cove are scheduled to finally begin October 26 and the City of Palos Verdes Estates hopes to have it completed … (0 comments)
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community information: 2009 Palos Verdes Concours - 09/24/09 04:23 PM
On Saturday morning, September 12, we will see 100 antique and classic cars driving around the Palos Verdes Peninsula as part of the Palos Verdes Concours Tour d'Epicure Road Rallye. This year's theme is "A Tale of Two Lights", a mystery about the Point Vicente and Point Fermin lighthouses.
On Sunday, September … (0 comments)
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community information: Fires in Palos Verdes - 09/23/09 01:00 PM
Palos Verdes experienced 2 different fires within one week and owners of Palos Verdes real estate were lucky that there was no loss of life or homes. The most recent fire on Thursday (above) was caused by a single car accident on Crenshaw resulting in a fire which quickly spread uphill … (0 comments)
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community information: The Seaview Neighborhood.... - 08/31/09 12:26 PM
The Seaview neighborhood is located in Rancho Palos Verdes off Palos Verdes Drive South and above Portuguese Bend Beach Club and Trump National Golf Course. Most homes have spectacular ocean views as they are stair-stepped up the hill.
This is an intimate neighborhood of about a dozen streets that cover … (0 comments)
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community information: Tourists in Palos Verdes! - 08/20/09 03:11 PM
Have you noticed that there are more visitors in Palos Verdes? Palos Verdes Peninsula was featured in the July/August edition of Westways magazine in the Day Trip section.
After commenting on Palos Verdes real estate, the article goes on to recommend two spots to hike. Trump National Golf Club is … (0 comments)
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community information: New Prices at Terrenea - 08/19/09 02:28 PM
In addition to being a fabulous resort that you can visit for a walk on the ocean's edge, enjoy a meal or have an extended stay in one of their beautiful rooms - you can also purchase one of Terrenea Resort's exclusive villas or casitas.
There are currently 9 properties for sale at … (0 comments)
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community information: Palos Verdes Trails and Hikes - 07/01/09 01:27 PM
After being inspired by the oceanfront trails at Terrenea, I was on a quest to find other hikes and trails on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. I came across an excellent book compiled by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy entitled, "Best Hikes On The Palos Verdes Peninsula".
The book lists … (1 comments)
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community information: Palos Verdes Art Center - 06/26/09 04:10 PM
Palos Verdes Art Center is open to all, not just owners of Palos Verdes real estate. Palos Verdes Art Center is a non-profit community arts organization that provides art classes for children and adults of all ability levels. The next group of classes begin July 6, 2009 and finish August 29, 2009. Art … (0 comments)
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community information: The History of Palos Verdes - 06/25/09 01:00 PM
As part of my certification as Palos Verdes Specialist, I learned about the history of Palos Verdes Peninsula. Even though I had lived here over 25 years, some of this was new to me. In 1846, the Mexican government granted land known as Rancho Palos Verdes to the family of Don … (0 comments)
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community information: Terranea Resort Is Open - 06/22/09 01:48 PM
After spending last weekend at the new Terranea Resort, I can say that it is fabulous and I recommend it to all, including Palos Verdes residents. The views are spectacular. We took several walks along the trails at the ocean's edge. We walked down to the beach and sat on … (1 comments)
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community information: Palos Verdes Fun Facts...... - 05/13/09 11:32 AM
Palos Verdes Peninsula has a total of 67,162 residents as of 2008. The city of Rancho Palos Verdes has the largest population at 42,964. The city of Palos Verdes Estates has 14,046 residents. Rolling Hills Estates has 8,185 residents. Rolling Hills has 1,967 residents.
The Palos Verdes Peninsula measures 26.3 square … (0 comments)
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community information: South Coast Botanic Garden - 03/09/09 01:21 PM
It is Cherry Blossom Time again at South Coast Botanic Garden on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. This is the closest location for us to see the beauty and color of these trees. And when the petals fall in the breeze, it is like a silent rain. I often forget what a special … (0 comments)
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community information: The Montemalaga Neighborhood - 03/02/09 12:52 PM
The Montemalaga neighborhood is located in Palos Verdes Estates. The best thing about this neighborhood is the fabulous ocean and Queen's Necklace views (photo above) that many homes enjoy as this area is the highest elevation (up to 1380 feet) in Palos Verdes Estates.
The Montemalaga neighborhood is roughly 1 square mile in area … (0 comments)
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community information: Palos Verdes Gems - Part 3 - 02/18/09 10:35 AM
A very special place to visit in Palos Verdes Estates is the Labyrinth at Neighborhood Church. There is a memorial plaque which reads, "For the Journey of Life to Help You find Your Way." It is "Dedicated to the Memory of Miriam Levonian". As you walk the path to the center (which … (0 comments)
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community information: Update on Bluff Cove Road Repairs - 12/29/08 11:25 AM
Palos Verdes Estates City Council has selected a "combination of caissons and tiebacks to create a wall that will support PF Drive West" reports the Palos Verdes Peninsula News. The road has been affected by the landslide above Bluff Cove. The caissons will be 53 feet deep; the tiebacks are … (0 comments)
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community information: Surfing In Palos Verdes - 12/10/08 10:52 AM
Palos Verdes unique coastline with all its bays and coves makes for some great surfing spots. Both of my children's friends surf and even they do not know where all the surf breaks are. In the Fall issue of the Palos Verdes Bulletin, an article entitle "Surf Mecca" described the history … (0 comments)
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