Feature Archive
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The Other SouthlandExploring New Zealand’s Enchanted South Island |
September-October 2012 |
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Perfect MedleySince 1936, members of lifeguard services throughout Southern California have gathered at sunset for the Judge Irving Taplin Medley Relay. Under special lights near the Hermosa Beach Pier, these friendly competitors test their endurance in a race that consists of two runners, four swimmers, four paddlers, one surf ski paddler and four two-person dories. The result: 40-minutes of pure adrenaline and sustained excitement … pushing even the fittest lifeguard to his or her physical limits. This year, a team from Victoria, Australia competed against our lifeguards. the winning team, LA County Central Section “A,” got the honor of holding the “Taplin Bell” perpetual trophy until the following year’s race. |
September-October 2012 |
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Pledging AllegianceIn a fiercely competitive campaign year, South Bay volunteers and organizers rely on grassroots volunteers to get their candidates elected. Meet five tireless workers, each with an enthusiastic eye on November. |
September-October 2012 |
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On The VergeAt the cusp of fall, edgy silhouettes and an energizing palette put South Bay women in charge and in style this season. |
September-October 2012 |
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A Tale of Two IstanbulsFrom LAX to IST With Love |
July 2012 |
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Stylish StaycationWe’ve arrived. Beautiful Terranea in Palos Verdes provides the perfect backdrop for resort fashions available at the chic marea boutique. |
July 2012 |
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HOT WHEELSBefore the Prius, the 105 freeway or Carmageddon, the South Bay inspired many auto enthusiasts to devote themselves to a successful life on four wheels. Meet three local figures who, through their own unique contributions, helped steer the South Bay car culture into the history books. |
July 2012 |
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Coastal CallingSerendipity swoops in to create a Balinese masterpiece in Manhattan Beach. |
July 2012 |
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Renaissance In RedondoEveryone loves a makeover. Whether it’s a person or a place, those dramatic “before” and “after” images can be inspiring examples of transformation. A recent visit to King Harbor to survey the revitalization efforts revealed the vast scope of the project. From improvements already underway at the Pier to plans for new construction, the scale of King Harbor’s makeover, not unlike its history, is truly grand. |
May-June 2012 |
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Southern ComfortsA painter recreates the insouciant Carolina Low Country in a tucked-away section of the South Bay. |
May-June 2012 |
