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2006Steelers win the Super Bowl. The Miami Heat win the NBA Championships. Florida is crowned college football champs. Dick Cheney shoots his friend in a hunting accident. And Britney calls it quits with K-Fed.

We were dying for substance amongst the mediocrity in 2006. But alas! A diamond in the rough! 2006 marked the beginning of an epic journey known as Moon Tide Media, and thus the story of Southbay magazine was born.

I joke, but in all truth it has been an adventure and a ride that I have thoroughly enjoyed, continue to enjoy and one I would not change for the world. The opportunity to be able to publish a magazine for the community I grew up in and to have this community take it, embrace it and make it their own is something I would have never imagined in my wildest dreams. Sounds a bit clich, I know, but its the truth.

We can dissect the intricacies and business model until we are blue in the face, but where I continue to come back to is very simple: Our job as publishers is to engage our local audience at a higher level by simply celebrating the community in which we live and the people in it who make it such a unique and special place to call home.

Doesnt get much cooler than that, so now is a perfect opportunity to say, THANK YOU. Thank you to the readers who have made this such a fun ride. Thank you to the advertisers for their continued support and partnership. And thank you to the team over here for being the best in the business and making this media platform a local leader for the last 10 years.

Finally, thank you to the women at Hamilton Butler Jewelers for sponsoring this beautiful issue. The ladies have just opened their show-room right in the heart of downtown Hermosa Beach. They specialize in fine jewelry of their own design, plus featured artisans, engagement rings, repairs and restorations. They encourage you to bring in your retired jewelry and let them create a new piece youll wear and enjoy. So this summer, be sure to give them a visit on your way home from the beach or on the way to dinner and drinks to see their merchandise and meet a team of wonderful women.

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48 Nature El Segundo Blue Butterfly50 Media Lifes a beach52 As You Were Manhattan Beach Badminton Club54 Datebook South Bay events calendar56 Seen

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66 Old Bones, New LifeA historic El Segundo residence gets a fresh and modern rehab with nautical-inspired touches.

72 The Peoples CourtTracing nearly 50 years of 4-man volleyball tournaments in the South Bay.

78 Just Getting StartedAs Moon Tide Mediapublisher of Southbay magazine celebrates a milestone, a look back at our first 10 years serving the community and where were headed next.

86 On the MoveAfter outgrowing digs in Hermosa Beach, Moon Tide Media transitions to a sleek new space in El Segundo with extra elbow room to grow.

90 The Long GoodbyeBefore Toyota two-steps out of Torrance, we check in with the families, the businesses and a city confronting a new meaning of the slogan Lets Go Places.

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EDITORIALCopy Editor | Laura Watts

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CONTRIBUTORS Preston Ames, Michele Garber, Linda Grasso, Clay Jackson, Amber Klinck,

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s I read through the first draft of our cover story celebrating the first 10 years of Moon Tide Media, memories of working on the early issues of Southbay began to flood my memory. I remember when it was only three of usTodd, Emily and myselfworking out of our homes and

making those initial connections with our readers and clients. In hindsight, I like to think we knew exactly what we were doing and what we were going to accom-plish in the years to come, but I think that would be doing a huge disservice to our history. Much of who we are today evolved over time through conversa-tions with our readers, our clients and each other.

We learned to collaborate, to bring outside talent in the form of writers, photographers, sales experts, art directors and more to fill out our little team and make us better. Weve watched the South Bay evolve over a full decade and listened to what the community thought about those changes and what they want their children to inherit in years to come.

We saw new businesses arrive and others say goodbye. We witnessed the debut of Terranea Resort, the 100th birthday celebrations of most of our Beach Cities and a tenuous fight over oil drilling. We welcomed new leaders and residents to our community and made tearful farewells to several local legends.

One of my favorite writers, Christopher Isherwood, who spent many of his years here in the LA area, once wrote, I am a camera with its shutter open, quite passive, recording, not thinking. In many ways I think that sentiment holds true for Southbay. Much of what we do, and will continue to do, is observe. To record our history, past and present. To discuss our future and make sure all voices are heard. To celebrate those local individuals who especially deserve recognition for their work and make way for the influencers arriving next.

We love nothing more than being a lens for our community. We hope our next 10 years will continue a tradition of thoughtfulness, integrity, passion and authenticity. We cant do what we do without your support and readership. So thank you for taking this journey with us. Were humbled and honored.

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Michele GarberWRITERThe Long GoodbyeA self-proclaimed information junkie, Michele has a penchant for history, news and trivia. Family and friends teasingly say Im a vast wealth of useless knowledge, she says. Yet her eternal fascination with researching new subjects serves her well as a features writer.

Laura WattsCOPY EDITORLaura has been a writer and editor for more than two decades, working with national and regional magazines. She has been Moon Tide Medias copy editor for the past five years, and she writes the business profiles for the companys various magazines. She is also a professional musician and mom to a 9-year-old son.

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Sam Savalbarro and her mentor, Danielle Aiello

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Sam Sovalbarro and Danielle Aiello met on Halloween. Sam had just turned 8, Dani-elle notes. Shes going to be 15 this year, and shes already taller than me.

Sitting in Sams living room, Danielle was introduced to the 8-year-old with Sams mom, Geor-gina, and her older brother, Patrick, serving as a buf-fer. For added backup, Danielle brought two orange plastic pumpkins full of candy for the kids to enjoy.

I was sort of nervous because I was meeting some-one new, explains Sam. But after a while, Danielle made me feel really comfortable. Sam and Dani-elles pairing was put together by Walk with Sally, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free mentoring support programs and services to children of parents, guardians or siblings who have cancer or have succumbed to cancer.

The desire to team up with the organization was instant for Danielle. I had been introduced to Walk with Sally about six months prior to meeting Sam through a good friend of mine who was a volunteer on the board, she explains. I thought it was amazing and wanted to be a mentor. So that summer I went to training, and a couple months later they told me they had a match.

Danielle, who lost her own mother to cancer in 2000, understood the value and support a men-tor could offer a child coping with having a parent diagnosed with cancer. Its weird to talk to someone who doesnt know what youre going through because they dont know what to say, Sam explains. Having someone to talk to that has gone through the same

thing is really helpful because we can talk about our feelings together.

Guiding Sam through her mothers illness and serv-ing as a source of strength after her passing, Danielle has provided Sam with a level of support made pos-sible only by her own experiences. I lived through my mom getting sick, going to the hospital with her, watching her go through chemo and then being there when she passed, Danielle notes. It was a very sad time; its still sad. But thats what Sam was going through, and I wanted to give back and help.

What perhaps Danielle didnt expect was how much her time with Sam would help her cope with her own loss. There are things you suppress that are painful and that you dont want to think about, Danielle explains. But being there for Sam helped me deal with that.

Guiding them both through the process was Sams mom, Georgina. With our match, Georgina was very involved, Danielle notes. It really was a double match because she and I were so close in age, and we became friends too.

With such a multilayered relationship that has solidified its bond over the years, its no surprise that Danielle and Sam are being honored with the Lifetime Friendship Award at this years 10th annual White Light White Night event in July. The event, which raises money and awareness for Walk with Sallys cause, has been the organizations largest source for fundingthough individual contributions can also be made at Walk with Sallys website, walkwithsally.org.

Walk This WayThrough their shared experiences of loss, a Walk With Sally mentor and an 8-year-old girl solidify a six-year relationship

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Plaza Bank will also be honored with the Beacon of Light award for their long-standing financial contributions and support. And Linsey Godfrey will be celebrated as a celebrity honoree.

With 62 current matches of mentors and mentees, Walk with Sally has clearly made an impact on managing the grief of our local youth affected by cancer, but theyre not done yet. Our goal is to reach 75 by end of the year, says Page Sacks, Walk with Sallys community relations and special events manager.

Now a high school student, life has gotten pretty busy for Sam, with her goals for the future at the forefront. I was kind of thinking about getting out of California for college, she says. Maybe New York; Id love to try something new. Id like to be an ER nurse, so thats what Im focusing on now.

And while Danielle and Sam dont spend as much time together now as they did when Sam was younger, their bond continues to grow. I think this [is a friendship] that will last a long time, Sam says. We get along so well, and we always have some-thing to talk about.

When asked to share her thoughts about Walk with Sally as an organization, Sam takes a moment and says, This program helps a lot of people, a lot of kids. I think I would like to be a mentor one day. By easing even one childs pain through the love, support and experiences of another, Walk with Sally is certainly making a lasting mark on the hearts of its community.

Its weird to talk to someone who doesnt know what youre going through because they dont know what to say. Having someone to talk to that HAS GONE THROUGH THE SAME THING is really helpful because we can talk about our feelings together.

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My dad still refuses to believe that tacos can be made with fish. Hes a lover of the classic American ground beef taco, ideally with that crispy corn Ortega shell. I, on the other hand, have lived in California long enough to have become a full-on fish taco snob. Bat-

tered or not? Native fish or anything goes? Cabbage or lettuce? And finding the sauce most likely to singe my esophagus has become a special mission.

Hermosa Beach Fish Shop has a lot going for it, most especially in the taco department. Its also got a great location. While Id prefer to eat said yummy tacos right on the beach, this restaurant is located at Pier and PCH in a shopping complex with loads of parking.

Have you tried parking around the pier lately? I vote tacos at HBFS and a stroll down Pier with your gear instead. The dcor is kind of a mlange of various nautical themes, as is the menu.

I dont think you need to try to do real New England clam chow-deror Manhattan if youre keen for tomatoesin California. Jason

Neronis version at the now-shuttered Catch & Release in the Marina was pretty amazing, but even so why eat deadly chowder unless youre in Nantucket shivering in the mist? Chowder feels heavy and out-of-place in sunny Hermosa, and its not very bikini-friendly.

What I liked most about HBFS was what many folks do not, i.e., the DIY approach to ordering. When you arrive, you must make three crucial decisions: which fish, which marinade and which presentation.

The fish choices run the gamut and include a very nice ahi tartare that Mr. Sexton, a sushi junkie, wolfed down in two bites. Marinades include things like chipotle glaze, lemon butter and Cajun blacken-ing. Presentation options include sandwich, salad, plated or rolled up in taco form.

The folks in line in front of us just couldnt figure this out, despite whimsical and helpful blackboards plastered everywhere. They just wanted fish tacos, and wanted someone to decide for them. If this is you too, simply cut to the chase and order their signature TKO Taco, which features mahi-mahi with cabbage and tropical salsa. I could have eaten 17 TKO tacos, but two is likely ample.

Other nice notes on Hermosa Beach Fish Shop include the dog-friendly patio. As weve recently rescued two pups, this is all of a sud-den critical. Know thy dog, however. As much as I love our family canines, I think there was too much kid debris on the patio for them to have behaved. I was glad we didnt bring them, but if your dogs are more mellow than mine, its lovely to have the option to bring them along.

Ditto on the excellent kids menu, which is far too often an after-thought. While my kids will eat fish, its nice that they offer it here in smaller portions and without the spicy seasoning that Mommy

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Wines, however, are sadly corporate and totally boring, all massive production wines from a big distributor and available at the grocery store right around the corner. The glass of white I ordered was corked too, and neither the server nor the manager knew what to do about it. They kept offering to pour new wine onto the corked wine, as if this would make it taste better.

They also werent very nice about replacing what was an el cheapo $7 glass and a crappy one at that. Someone needs to do some training there. Next time I will take advantage of their minimal corkage fee and bring along a nice bottle of Mosel ries-ling to go with those fantastic TKO tacos.

HBFS is one of three outlets, and I think their food concept is fantastic. Whats not to love about healthy, fresh fish served the way you like it? If Chipotle can modernize the burrito, E. coli hiccups notwithstanding, then these Fish Shop folks may well bring Baja to the masses too. The South Bay is lucky to already have this great restaurant right in our hood.

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Pet Shop BoysA popular Los Angeles pet store barks up a new tree in the South Bay.

INTERVIEWED BY MICHELE GARBERPHOTOGRAPHED BY SHANE ODONNELL

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Healthy Spot co-founders Mark Boonnark and Andrew Kim epitomize the innovative spirit that is synonymous with entrepreneurial Southern California. Since opening their first upscale pet care outpost in the spring of 2008, these Cal fraternity brothers turned business partners have barely

been able to keep up with demand for their niche pet lifestyle business. But the intention behind their business was mostly personal.

The pet food recall happened in 2007, says Andrew, who had adopted his shih tzu mix, Maya, during that time. When looking into her foods, a lot of the foods recommended to me had been recalled. Mark and I talked about it. We thought our pets deserve better and felt there were a lot better products and options out there for customers and that we could do it better.

Mark, who adopted his Parson Russell terrier, Roscoe, lost another dog to cancer right after college. He lived a long life 13 years, he shares. But I always fed him recognizable brands. They were more expensive, and I thought they were healthy. I never educated myself or looked into the ingredients. The pet food recall made people question what they were doing and actually look at the ingredient panel. Thats what really moti-vated us, being pet owners ourselves.

While pet nutrition and the products they sell are central to Healthy Spot philosophy, the guys also championed small dog day care and grooming spas. For them, pet health is holistic and not just the food put in a dogs bowl. Dogs are naturally pack animals, and socialization is important, says Andrew. Grooming for a lot of the breeds is important to maintain their health and comfort. We looked at it in the same way that we approached foods.

To provide services with a level of care that they would want for their own pets, they designed the daycare in a glass-enclosed space so custom-ers could see everything going on and know that their dogs are in good care. We always preach transparency, says Mark. Its literal and figura-tive in our store. You can see everywhere that your pet is being taken care of. There is really nothing for us to hide, and were proud of itbecause of the intimate care that we provide, the cleanliness of the facilities. We want to show it off. Its our doggie in the window concept.

From their initial store, Andrew and Mark expanded quickly, open-ing eight stores in eight years. This summer they will open their latest Healthy Spot right here in Manhattan Beach. But why the South Bay?

Even though were part of larger Southern California, we try to focus on communities that have an identity, and the South Bay really has a strong identity, says Andrew. We like to be part of the community and be able to tap into that to make a difference. That is really exciting for us. We would have liked to be here much sooner, but it was finding the right opportunity.

Equally important, both partners stress the value of a community that is socially aware, cares about health and fitness and enjoys being eco-friendly. Dogs are the social enabler, Andrew says. They create real interaction. We have (dog) events hikes, pawtys, yappy hours people come together. We are literally able to connect with a community through their animals.

While the duo are mostly focused on the successful opening of the Man-hattan Beach location, they still find time to give back to the communities they serve in other ways. Were proud that our growth translates to the impact were able to have, says Andrew. Through our roundup (custom-ers can round up their bill and donate the extra change), we were donating $100 a month. Now because of our growth were donating thousandsapproaching $200,000 in donations through that program.

These funds helped facilitate the adoption of thousands of dogs and cats through the stores. For me, Im proudest that weve been able to make a positive impact and stay true to our values through all the changes, growth cycles and challenges that have come our way, Andrew says. Were no lon-ger just an endeavor of Mark and Andrew. Were powered by our team.

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Barbecues. Beach days. Road trips. Summer brings many of our favorite activities. You can help Fido and Whiskers enjoy them too by taking some simple precautions.

HOT STUFFEven in the South Bay heatstroke can be a concern for some dogs, especially older dogs and brachy-cephalic dogs [dogs with a short head and snout, such as bulldogs], says Jennifer Bailey, DVM, a veterinarian at Bay Animal Hospital in Manhattan Beach. Keep pets indoors during the hottest part of the day and make sure they have ample water.

Signs of heatstroke in cats and dogs include excessive panting, labored breathing, lethargy, fever, drooling and vomiting. If your pet appears to have heat stroke, apply cool wet towels to his head, neck and chest and offer him cold water. Take your pet to the vet to be checked.

Beware of asphalt and hot sand. We see animals with thermal burns and blisters to their foot pads, says Mike Zareski, DVM, owner and clinical director of Western Veterinary Group in Torrance. Try to walk your dogs on grass when possible.

HIKES AND HOLIDAYSWhen you go walking and hiking in this area, your dogs may pick up foxtails and other things that can get stuck between their toes or in their ears, says Dr. Zareski. Check your dogs paws and feet to make sure no plant material has hitched a ride.

Fireworks can frighten animals. Know your pet and what triggers anxiety, says Dr. Zareski. Anxious dogs can seriously hurt themselves and do damage to your home. We can give pills for short-term seda-tion to dogs under our care if necessary.

ADDRESSING ALLERGIESAllergies often plague pets during the summer. If your pet is scratch-ing his ear or skin, it may signal an infection from a plant or pollen allergy, or from a flea allergy, says Dr. Bailey. Seasonal allergies cant be prevented, but consistent flea control can help you avoid flea-related allergies. See the vet if you notice abnormal hair loss, bumps or redness, chewing and licking or scratching. Treatment might include flea medication, antibiotics for infections, antihistamines for itching or allergy testing.

BONE APPETITKeep that barbecued chicken leg to yourself. Bones can easily splin-ter, causing mouth and gum damageor internal injuries if swallowed.

HIGHTAILING IT OUT OF TOWNFor car travel, offer your pets frequent stops (every two to three hours) and keep them in crates, travel-safe beds or harnesses. NEVER leave pets unattended in the car. Not even for two minutes while you take a restroom break, warns Dr. Zareski. Even with the car running and the air conditioner on, temperatures can soar inside the car.

Both vets advise against sedating pets during travel.When it comes to taking care of pets during the summer or

throughout the year, says Dr. Zareski, Take the same precautions with your animal that you would take for yourself.

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The Redondo/Hermosa Border (by the Chart House) Second best surf spot in the South Bay.

Redondo Beach Pier Forever in need of a makeover but with a few gems like Old Tonys and its legendary Fire Chief drink.

Hermosa Beach Pier My tour points out the lifestyle, dining and drinking options including happy hours,the history of the adjacent old Biltmore hotel (did you know a measure to rebuild it in the 90s lost by a single vote?) and the tribute area to the Challenger shuttle and astronaut who lived in the South Bay.

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What makes the Terranea property perfectly situated for the activities and expeditions you provide? Terranea is a land not so far away. I love that we are in Los Angeles County, but as soon as you step foot on our property you instantly feel like you are very far away from everything. In my opinion, the property is on some of the most beauti-ful coastline in Southern California. We have a beach cove that is perfect to launch kayaks and stand-up paddle-boards out of. The kelp for-est right off our coast is now a thriving ecosystem that you can watch right from your paddleboard or kayak. We are right down the road from Abalone Cove, which is one of the best places to explore the tide pools. Our

native plant trails are per-fect for hiking.

Is there an expedition or activity youre particularly fond of at Terranea? My favorite activity that I lead through pointe discovery is the Tide Pool Adventure. The Tide Pool Adventure allows guests to explore Abalone Cove Preserve and not only hike but explore deeply! Because it is a protected area, guests are able to see what the Palos Verdes coastline truly looks like. Another favorite activity of mine is the Stand-Up Paddleboard Tour. I went during the gray whale migration last year and was able to get up close and personal with a gray whale right outside the kelp forest! It was magical.

You often get the opportunity to share your passion for nature with children. What is the best part about working with kids? My favorite part about working with kids is that they are honest. Kids usu-ally dont pretend to be hav-ing fun, so you know when they are truly enjoying an activity! I love answering all of their questions and instilling a love of nature in them. I believe that if

you love something, you will truly want to protect it. I also love getting kids outdoors and off technol-ogy. My favorite thing to experience is when kids are shocked that they can have so much fun outside in nature.

With so many exciting adventures and beautiful times to enjoy at Terranea, what recommendations do you have for families looking to make the most of their time at the resort? I highly recommend book-ing their adventures in advance to make sure they are able to experience as many as possible! Depend-ing on the season, Terranea offers a different experi-ence. The winter provides smaller crowds, beautiful sunsets and beautiful green-ery along the native plant trail. The spring is won-derful because of the gray whale migration and bloom-ing flowers. The summer is an obvious choice with great weather and longer days. For some reason, the fall has to be my favorite. The crowds die down a little bit, the weather is almost always a perfect sunny day, and the ocean water is the warmest of the year.

As someone who likes to explore, is there anything that gives you pause, or are you one of those people who jumps into adventures with full gusto? The one thing that I am ter-rified of is spiders. One time I was in Mexico and our tour guide was about to take us into a cave, but he warned us that huge spiders lived on the walls. Needless to say, I did not go into the cave. Im pretty much open to any other adventures that dont involve spiders.

Whats your most perfect day at Terranea (aside from it not involving spiders)? My perfect day at Terranea would be leading a morning hike, an afternoon Tide Pool tour and an afternoon bike ride. On the morning hike we would walk around the prop-erty, head toward the light-house, whale-watch from the Pointe Vicente Interpretive Center and then hike back to Terranea. The afternoon bike ride would start on property and head up the coastline toward Lunada Bay and return along the same route. I love busy days that keep me active.

Visit pointe discovery at Terranea Resort for a full list of daily activities.

Call of the Wild

Growing up along the beautiful shores of Redondo Beach might give anyone an appreciation for the outdoors. For Lauren Bergloff, it was her family road trips to visit her grandparents in Montana with stops at national parks along the way that really inspired her love of nature. This love eventually led her to taking a perfectly tailored job as a naturalist and leisure experience concierge at Terranea.

Get on board with Terranea Resorts nature nurturer, Lauren Bergloff.

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My favorite part about working with kids is that they are honest. Kids usually dont pretend to have fun, so you know when they are truly enjoying an activity!

WHERE WE LIVE | NATURE


Daily, thousands of passengers on hundreds of westbound planes pass over a fenced-in area of beach dunes directly west of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), adjacent to Dockweiler Beach. These air travelers, in addition to office workers in high-rise buildings along the 105 and Sepulveda Boulevard corridors and the 17,000+ residents of artsy, business-friendly El Segundo, are for the most part oblivious to the insect celeb-

rity in their midstthe El Segundo blue butterflydespite the fact that it appears on local murals, in at least one logo and is the namesake for a local coffee shop.

The El Segundo blue is found in a special butterfly preserve in the dunes bordering LAX and at a few other patches of restored habitat south and north of the airport but nowhere else. Because of the insects limited range and its specialist ways, relying exclusively on seacliff buckwheat for egg-laying and food, it was among the first insects to be listed on the Endangered Species Acta dubious distinction it has held since 1976.

Travis Longcore, PhD, science director of a Los Angeles conservation organization Urban Wildlands, has been studying and working to save the El Segundo blue for the better part of two decades. How many are there? is a question he gets a lot. He says the numbers at LAX are in the order of tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands.

The important thing is we have all these little sites that have butterflies at them, that are spread-ing the risk out, Travis explains. There was always, historically, occupation at the El Segundo refinery, there was occupation in the backyards of some folks at RAT (Right After Torrance) Beach and leading up to Malaga Cove, and we know now that there are some on the cliffs of Palos Verdes.

Travis is optimistic about the blues long-term prospects citing ongoing coastal restoration pro-grams as well as the airport taking an active stewardship role on its LAX Dunes property. The airport has really taken over and run with it the last 10 years or so, he says.

Travis continues: One of the reasons I am optimistic is because it is one that is pretty easy to help out if you give it the right plants it responds really well. I dont think with any natural area in an urban environment that you can put a fence around it, walk away from it and expect the bio-diversity to be maintained. You do need stewardship. There are [El Segundo blue] restorations up and down the coast that each have their group, organizations, people, etc., that are associated with them. In general, as long as we dont drop the ball, we should be good on this one.

BLUES TRAVELERDESCRIPTION: These thumb-sized beauties are blue dorsally, with grey undersides sporting black squares and an orange swatch toward the rear of each wing.

WHEN: The El Segundo blue butterfly becomes active in July and August, with the peak day being July 15.

WHERE: Good areas to see blues include some restored dunes north of Miramar Park on The Esplanade in Redondo Beach; in season at Dockweiler Beach at the north end of the park-ing area between the lot and the road in some areas replanted with seacliff buckwheat; the Chevron Refinery visitor parking area on the north side of the refinery, where you can walk right up to the fence and see butterflies right along it; and an area at the Snack Shack in Torrance between two ramps that is restored seacliff buckwheat habitat. According to Travis, You can open your car door and have butterflies fly past you at the park at the top there.

Wing and a PrayerThe El Segundo blue butterflys outlook improves, thanks to dedicated people restoring its natural habitat.

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BEACHESBy Gray Malin 150 pages, hardcoverHarry N. Abrams

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PET SOUNDSBy The Beach BoysStereo LP, Capitol Records

The Beatles adored it, and the Rolling Stones took out an ad in the Brit-ish music papers urging everybody to buy it: Pet Sounds is not only the Beach Boys best album but also one of the undisputed classics of the 60s. Now enjoy it again on original vinyl in celebration of the albums 50th anniversary.

NATE THE GREAT AND THE BORING BEACH BAGBy Marjorie Weinman Sharmat and Marc Simont, 80 pages

Random House Childrens BooksOlivers boring beach bag is gone! This is a perfect case for Nate the Great and his trusty dog, Sludge. But there arent many clues in the sand and surf. Which trail should they follow?

TENDER IS THE NIGHTBy F. Scott Fitzgerald320 pages, Scribner

Published in 1934, Tender Is the Night was one of the most talked-about books of the year. Set on the French Riviera in the late 1920s, the book follows the tragic romance of young actress Rosemary Hoyt and the stylish Ameri-can couple Dick and Nicole Diver. A brilliant young psychiatrist at the time of his marriage, Dick is both husband and doctor to Nicole, whose wealth goads him into a lifestyle not his own and whose growing strength highlights Dicks harrowing demise. A profound study of the romantic concept of char-acterlyrical, expansive and haunt-ingly evocative.

LOST OCEAN: AN INKY ADVEN-TURE & COLORING BOOKBy Johanna Basford80 pagesPenguin Publishing Group

With this coloring book for adults, Johanna Basford invites color-inners of all ages to discover an enchant-ing underwater world hidden in the depths of the sea. Through intricate pen and ink illustrations to complete, color and embellish, readers will meet shoals of exotic fish, curious octopuses and delicately penned seahorses. Visit coral reefs and barnacle-studded shipwrecks, discover intricate shells and pirate treasure. Secret Garden and Enchanted Forest fans and newcom-ers alike will welcome this creative journey into an inky new world.

THE SOUL OF AN OCTOPUSBy Sy Montgomery272 pages, Atria Books

The intelligence of dogs, birds and chimpanzees was only recently accepted by scientists, who now are establishing the intelligence of the octopus, watching them solve prob-lems and deciphering the meaning of their color-changing camouflage techniques. Montgomery chronicles this growing appreciation of the octopus but also tells a love story. By turns funny, entertaining, touching and profound, The Soul of an Octopus reveals what octopuses can teach us about consciousness and the meeting of two very different minds.

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If you associate the game of badminton with outdoor leisure and backyard barbeques, think again. In reality the sport itself, and the competition sur-rounding it, is incredibly intense.

The bird goes over 200 miles per hour, explains Kenneth Schwartz. Its an extremely intense, highly athletic, extraordinarily ballistic game.

As a member of the Manhattan Beach Badminton Club, Kenneth gets a front row seat to watch some of the worlds best in action.

Founded in 1936, the club is celebrating eight decades in the South Bay, serving as an iconic venue in the badminton world for over 75 of those years, Kenneth notes. Hosting national tournaments, Olympians and players from all over the world, the Manhattan Beach Badminton Club is the oldest club on the West Coast completely dedicated to the sport.

But theres more to the club than its highly competitive spirit. Theres a social element that has solidified its role in the South Bay community. In addition to the trophies and awards displayed in the main hall, there are walls lined with photos from various social eventsthe whos who of the town as well as a num-ber of club members, many of whom didnt even play badminton.

The whole idea of the club having this incredible sport element mixed with a social environment makes it very unique, explains Kenneth. What tells the story of this club to me is the logo. You can see the badminton component, but theres also a jester coming out of a martini glass.

On the weekends, the BBQ and bar area next to the pool bustles with club members enjoying their time with family and friends. Members have enjoyed cocktail-filled soirees, costume parties, luaus and dances during the clubs 80-year stretch.

During the 50s, when Manhattan Beach was flooded with pilots and flight atten-dants, and the 60s, when the South Bay became a hub for engineers, the club has maintained its balance of sport and play. However, it has evolved immensely since its origin in 1936. What began as a tiny space on Marine and The Strand developed into three courts and a clubhouse on 18th Street and Ardmore.

The move was a result of the efforts made by a small group of members who raised money by doing a comedy and music routine at the Pier Avenue School. The money enabled them to buy seven lots for $255 each, explains club mem-ber Peter Steinbroner. During the 40s, other than the occasional summerhouse, the club was the only structure there.

In 1951 the pool was built; in 1967 the lounge that exists today was con-structed. In 1969 the original three courts were torn down, making way for the 1970 construction of the five current courts. The courts are unique in that theyre wood, Peter notes, rather than the portable courts with the mat-like surface.

The club has changed in many ways and served many purposes since its origin, including housing the U.S. Army after the start of WWII. (The officers stayed on the courts, and the artillery and tents were on 19th Street.) But it has consistently been a source of pride for its members, who have served as Man-hattan Beach ambassadors to the many international players who have trained on the clubs courts, as well as during their own international travel.

To have players come from this club and play at the world level says a lot for the coaching that goes on here and the growth of the sport nationally and inter-nationally, says Kenneth. Whether utilizing the resources available to maximize their ability as players or simply enjoying the social scene, the members of the Manhattan Beach Badminton Club have everything they need tucked away in the heart of town.

Whats the Racquet?Celebrating 80 years of sport and socializing at the Manhattan Beach Badminton Club

WRITTEN BY AMBER KLINCK

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July 23White Light White NightCelebrating 10 years, Walk With Sallys annual fundraising event brings out crisp attire to a cool alfresco scene as guests party the evening away and enjoy local bites, beverages and a tempting auction. All proceeds go to Walk With Sallys mission to mentor kids affected by a loved one with cancer. Top of the Plaza at Continental Park in El Segundo, walkwithsally.org

August 4-7International Surf Festival

Torrance hosts the 55th annual event promoting the four South Bay Beach

Cities, the worlds best lifeguard service and the physical fitness of more than 1,000 participants. The three signature eventsthe Judge Taplin Lifeguard Medley Relay, the Dwight Crum Pier-to-Pier Swim and the Charley Saikley 6-Man Volleyball Tournamentwill attract both local and international competitors. surffestival.org

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4Village Runner 4th of July 5K8 a.m., Riviera Villagevillagerunner.com

10Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds7 p.m., Hollywood Bowlhollywoodbowl.com

Louis CK8 p.m., LA Forumfabulousforum.com

1517South Bay Greek FestivalSt. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Redondo Beachsbgreekfestival.com

16Champion for Children 5K Run/Walk7 a.m., South Coast Botanic Gardensbchc.com

1617PVAC Art Lawn Show10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Malaga Cove Plazapvartcenter.org

17Celebrate Chefs4 to 7 p.m., Catalina View Vineyardscelebratechefs.com

20Team Golf ChampionshipThe Links at Terraneaterranea.com

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57Hello Dolly!2 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday) and 8 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center3dtshows.com

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4th Annual Tour de PierThis stationary cycling event benefited three cancer charities: the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, the Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach and the Uncle Kory Foundation. The Tour de Pier broke records by raising more than $1.1 million for cancer research.

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Spring GALAHosted by the PHS Parent Association, this success-ful event brought Peninsula Heritage parents, friends, trustees, teachers and administrators to a large private space at Brouwerij West in San Pedro. Parent Association co-president and GALA chair Tristen Mof-fett, along with her numer-ous committee chairs, presented an extensive silent auction, a superb New York Food Co. dinner and a vigorous live auction, raising funds for Peninsula Heritages athletic facilities. Rick Edler, Dee Edler, Eric Gutierrez Alicia Yarak, Tony Drockton, Patricia Hogan

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3rd Annual South Bay Beer and Wine FestivalThe Rotary Clubs of El Segundo, Palos Verdes Pen-insula and South Bay Sunrise presented the third annual South Bay Beer and Wine Fes-tival featuring many wineries, breweries and restaurants, live music, plus silent auction and opportunity drawing.



Trina Turk Finding Dory Fashion ShowIn celebrating Dorys return to the silver screen this June, Trina Turk has collaborated with Disney Pixar to cre-ate a capsule collection for the entire family!

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South Bay Go Red For Women LuncheonThe American Heart Associations South Bay Go Red For Women Luncheon drew close to 300 people and raised more than $200,000 in support of the fight against heart disease and stroke. The AHA honored StubHub general manager Katie Pandolfo, Four Daughters Kitchen owner Kori Clausen and actress Regina Hall. Providence Little Company of Mary chief executive Mary Kingston chaired the event.

Kori Clausen with daughters Hailey, Leila, Sophia and Sloan

Shawn Cassey, Russ Lesser, Charlotte Lesser

Luncheon emcee Hetty Chang Katie Pandolfo and AJ DeLaGarza Burgandie Onekea, Mary Kingston, Bob Lundy

A World of FlavorLas Candalistas celebrated their 48th spring event fund-raiser, A World of Flavor, at the beautiful Catalina View Garden in Rancho Palos Verdes. Chef Bernard Ibarra from Terranea led the Culinary Speaker series. Guests enjoyed lunch, shop-ping and the incredible ocean view. Proceeds benefited Pediatric Therapy Network, TrinityKids Care Hospice and Communitys Child.

Chef Bernard Ibarra and Chef Jonathan De La Cruz

Janie DiBenedetto, Hollidae Brown, Anne St. Cyr

Karen Stockbridge, Irene Almeida, Debbie Sampson, Tracey Peffer

Janie Woodburn and Janie Hasselman Pramila Dugel

Nanci Browning Hodge, Sachie Olson, Sue Elliott



Sandpipers 24th Annual Fashion Show and LuncheonFive hundred guests were treated to a runway show by Los Angeles-based Ella Moss, a shopping boutique, and silent and live auctions. The event raised more than $105,000 for Sandpipers philanthropic programs.

Tiffany Quick, Susan Kellogg, Rachel Bosma, Pamella Protzel-Scott, Jen Buchsbaum

Jacqueline Pomahac and Rachel Goad

Top: Michelle Mason, Jennifer Barry, Cara Hagemeister, Hilary Perkins, Laura Mueller, Stacey Clarke. Bottom: Jen DeClark, Maili Bergman, Jennifer Buchsbaum, Lori Ford, Kathi Evans.

Everything is GroovySouth Coast Botanic Garden Founda-tion (SCBGF) celebrated their Nature Connects exhibit with a silent disco at the garden. The exhibit connected the South Bay community to their garden, reminding them of the important role open spaces play in our lives. All pro-ceeds went back to SCBGF to help the garden grow for generations to come.

Tom Cyr, Suzy Cyr, Kathy Kellogg, Adrienne Nakashima

Lily Huante and friends South Bay garden members get their groove on.

Jack Farmer and Emerald Monzon

Janet Marott, Pete Olpe, David Hadley, Adrienne Nakashima

Adrienne Nakashima and Betsy Brien

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27th Annual Seahorse ClassicPeninsula Committee Childrens Hospital held its 27th annual golf tournament at Palos Verdes Country Club on April 25. All proceeds benefit the Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. Players enjoyed a fun-filled day that included lunch, golf, special contests, dinner, silent and live auctions, and raffle.

Wally Durham, Dennis Towle, Peter Kelly, Dave Dennee

Val Kelly, Kate Cocke, Meredith Edwards

Carey Romer, Patty Ochi, Karen Miller Jim Denver, JJ Holen, Joe Blatchford, Eric Jarvey

Jim Cook, Al Walsh, Jeff Maclean, Dave FarrellJim Deutsch, Deborah Deutsch, Craig Knickerbocker, John Whitcombe



37th Annual Providence Little Company of Mary Golf ClassicThe front nine at Palos Verdes Golf Course is one of the few courses to be called a perfect nine, because there are no two con-secutive holes with the same par. Proceeds from the tournament benefited the Cardio-vascular Center of Excellence at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center.

Larry Wolf and Jim HunterRob Moore, MD, Laird Hayes, Peter Cotton, Colleen Moore

Fred Carr, Leon Artzner, Jo Vournas, Will Conrad Greg Halvorsen and Tom Jankovich

Sean Armstrong, Jacky Glass, Steve Morikawa, Sister Terrence Landini, LCM, Hazel Breen

Co-chairs Ed Fountain and Rich Severa

Las Ninas Fashion Show 2016: Un Jour Aux Champs ElyseesLas Madrecitas, an auxiliary of the Charitable Childrens Guild of the Orthopaedic Institute for Children (OIC), hosted its annual fashion show on Saturday, April 23 at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes to benefit OIC and honor its 2016 Las Nias senior class for their community service.

Nicole Shearin, Madison McAuley, Jessica White

Leilani Emnace, Lisa Navarro, Jean Zwarg, Dee Scott

Dr. Jennifer Beck and Kelly Merda

Claire Mihm, Alissa Messenger, Sophia Khoury, Madison MacAuley, Nicole Shearin, Shanaya Pudumjee

Isabella Sanders, Alissa Messenger, Jordan Munsell

Jeanette Oka, Debra Hart, Dr. Mina Maher, Sophia Suhr



Shade Hotel 2nd Annual Kentucky Derby PartyStylish derby attire and mint juleps at Shade Hotel made for a fantastic event to watch the exciting action at Churchill Downs! At Shade Hotels second annual Kentucky Derby party, guests enjoyed G.H. Mumm Champagne, derby-inspired cocktails and small plates, along with fun contests and prizes! A portion of the pro-ceeds benefited Richstone Family Center.

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Manhattan House cooks prepping the restaurants famous Carrotology dish

GrowingGreats Farm-to-Table Benefit DinnerManhattan Beach executive chef Diana Stavaridis pre-pared a farm-fresh, gluten-free dinner for guests attend-ing the benefit, which raised funds for GrowingGreats food education initiatives and honored the chefs work as founder of the GrowingGreat Jr. Chefs Program.



Bluewater Grill Passport to RedondoBluewater celebrated its 20th anniversary with a passport tour to showcase the new waterfront patio and remodeled private rooms.

Childhelp Old Hollywood FundraiserThe special event at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel featured a fine wine auction, live auction, VIP photo opportunities and big band music by The Lauren Koval Band.

Jim U. with the management team and guests Nancy Robson and Paul Robson

Maryann Guthrie and friends Kace Endo and friends Deanna Sarro, Lato Salazar, Vida Dye



The Peninsula Education Foundations Main Event 2016This years Saturday Night Live theme made for night full of laughter. The live auction featured Micato Luxury Safaris, a New York Fashion Week/BCBG experience, Grammy Awards experience, a Ferrari for a weekend from Ferrari South Bay, Terranea Spa member-ship and more. A raffle drawing for a gorgeous new Lexus RX 350 completed the night.

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Stacy Fuchino, Michael Moore, Robert Ruiz, Jeff Greenwood Dan White, Beth White, Jama Maxfield

Danielle Yamaguchi, Lynn Kim, Miles Loo, Jenny Vuong-Loo

Roma Mistry, Tracy Underwood, Christine Byrne

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A couple with New England roots reinvents a historic El Segundo residence with fresh and modern, nautical-inspired hints recalling Cape Cod and Nantucket. WRITTEN BY JENNIE NUNN | PHOTOGRAPHED BY LAUREN PRESSEY

Old Bones, New Life


Old Bones, New Life

Three years ago Santa Monicabased couple Anne and Dave Collard set out to find the ultimate fixer-upper for their growing family of three children. We wanted to be in the South Bay, and someone mentioned El Segundo. So we ended up coming down and going to

different parks and meeting with different families, explains Anne, an interior designer who works as a buyer for Waterleaf Interiors in Manhattan Beach and also owns a design firm. We ended up meeting with a Realtor, and she asked, What are you looking for? I said, I grew up on Nantucket, and Im trying to find a New England sort of Cape Cod fixer-upper.

Dave, who grew up in Boston, is a screenwriter who works in Los Angeles. I told her, The more work, the better, he shares. Within weeks the Realtor sent Anne an email with a listing for a historic home in El Segundo.

The next morning I piled all the kids in the car and drove down to see it, says Anne, a former buyer for Shutters on the Beach and Casa del Mar in Santa Monica. I immediately knew from the outside that this was the house for us.

But this wasnt just any ordinary South Bay dwell-ing. The Cape Cod-style home, the oldest on record in El Segundo, was built in 1906 for the foreman of Standard Oil Company.

The Collards bought the house knowing it needed substantial work. They went through the arduous pro-cess of pulling necessary permits and exactly two weeks later learned they were expecting their fourth child.

It was not livable, explains Anne of the house that remained relatively untouched by the previous homeowner, who raised five children there. All the plumbing had seeped into the walls, and honestly the only thing thats still existing is the fireplace and, of course, the front of the house. I wanted to really keep the authenticity of it.

For the transformation and restoration, the Collards looked to contractor and good friend Mike Sheerin of Sheerin Construction, who helped achieve a sophisti-cated, coastal feel.

We pretty much took everything down to the studs, explains Anne. The extensive project consisted of raising the downstairs ceilings to create an open, flowing floor plan; situating the stairs to code; and adding a bedroom, nursery and laundry upstairs. They also converted the existing garage to serve as Annes design studio and added a large deck, a vegetable garden and a playhouse.

I was so excited, and the real estate agent was like, Are you sure you want to do this? I couldnt wait to get my hands on it. I wanted it to be really comfort-able, functional and kid-friendly, so the kids would be able to ride around on their scooters. And I wanted it to flow well. Theres a lot indoor/outdoor flow.

For the crisp, clean interiors, Anne used an all-white palette as the backdrop and added subtle punches of color with artwork and a blend of collected and new furnishings from her parents home in Nantucket, flea markets and thrift stores. Its very simple, coastal, minimalist, and theres a lot of white, says Anne, also

Its very simple, coastal, minimalist, and theres a lot of white.


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COASTAL LIVING An all-white kitchen is anchored by a stove from Antique Stove Heaven, custom cabinets, Ceasarstone counters and floormats by Kiss that Frog. The master bedroom is outfitted with a headboard from Ballard Design topped with a duvet by Matouk and pillowcases by Yves Delorme. The space features a pair of side tables culled from a thrift store, a custom bench and curtains from Pottery Barn.


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a painter who studied fine art at University of Colorado at Boulder and Boston University.

She frequents Long Beach Flea Market and stores such as Rooms & Gardens in Santa Monica for objects and accessories for her designs. When people come into the house, they say they feel like they are in Nantucket, she shares. I like to mix old with new and used furniture that meant a lot to me growing up on Nantucket. Everything in the house means something to me and has a story to it.

In the sunny sitting room with fireplace, Anne outfitted the space with an upholstered love seat and ottomans in Serenity Linen from Best Slipcovers, a coffee table and side table by Annette Tatum, a lamp from Waterleaf Interiors and a painting by Nantucket artist Illya Kagan. She also placed two of her own original paintings of pears and a small seascape on the mantle.

I love the sitting room, explains Anne. Its a really peaceful place to have coffee in the morning.

Anne designed the kitchen around a refurbished Wedgewood stove she found at Antique Stove Heaven in Los Angeles and paired the center islandtopped with Caesarstonewith modern chairs from Design Within Reach and pendant lights by Juliska. She also added a fruit still life painting by Barbara Van Campen from South Wharf Gallery on Nantucket.

I wanted people to see the stove right when they walked in the

house, and I centered everything around the stove. Its really pretty, and its something that everyone comments on, adds Anne, who along with Dave spends a lot of time in the kitchen making pizzas, crepes and pancakes.

The couple enjoys hosting friends in the space. Its a really good entertaining house, and Dave also really loves that. We have a lot of parties with friends that have kids, and its a super-easy house to entertain in. We cook all the time.

The kitchen shelves and pantry also carry a piece of the homes storied past: salvaged mason jars found in a crawl space. During construction we found bins and bins of mason jars, and I use them all for storage for oatmeal. They have art deco shapes to them.

But perhaps the homes most recognized feature is the front door, painted a bold hue of Admiralty Blue by Benjamin Moore. I got the idea on Pinterest, and initially I was going to do a red door but decided on blue, says Anne. It brings me to back to New England, and I grew up in a traditional Eas

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