Feature Archive

Good Vibrations

50 years ago, a surf culture phenomenon started right here along our coast with five beach boys from Hawthorne providing the soundtrack. Native Kirk Silsbee remembers the music that got the South Bay, Southern California and, ultimately, the entire nation harmonizing

Written by Kirk Silsbee

Withstanding the Elements

Former musician and painter Bradford Stewart introduces a new art collection designed entirely for outdoor display.

Written by Darren Elms

Learning Curve

For the LA foster children and teens who encounter the non-profit Center for Educational Opportunity, a private education is more than making the grade. It’s a chance to alter the trajectory of their lives.

Written by Preston Ames • Photographed by James Acomb

Entertaining New Ideas

Written by Darren Elms and Photographed by Luke Gibson

Summer Splash

Photographed By Jeff Berting and Styled By Emily Mcdonald

G+ and the A-List

All high-end restaurants, clubs and hotels are not created equally. Some simply rise to the top and stay there. Others fade into the past like a romantic comedy that goes straight to DVD. There are countless reasons for this reality. But one thing is for sure. A smart way to keep a hot spot hot is to guarantee it gets high marks in the areas of architecture and design.

Written by Melinda O'Brien

New Dogs, Old Tricks

Man’s best friend: the dog. From following on the heels of presidents in the White House to easing the ways of the world for homeless people on city streets, dogs have deservedly found a special place at the center of our American culture and in many of our hearts with their steadfast loyalty and unconditional love.

Written by Diane E. Barber and Photographed by Stephan Cooper

Under Water

California Governor Jerry Brown may have eased recent drought restrictions, but Los Angeles County’s water woes are far from over. Michele Garber goes knee deep into the H2O dilemma and asks how our thirsty region will satisfy its water needs in years to come.

Written by Michele Garber

Creative License

Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Art is the path of the creator to his work.” For these local visual and performing artists, there’s a personal journey behind every audience ovation. For these local visual and performing artists, there’s a personal journey behind every audience ovation.

Photographs by Monica Orozco

Home Improvement

Hermosa Beach residents for more than 10 years, Kari and Dennis Doody replaced their original shelter with a brand new, entertaining-friendly, Spanish revival home.

By Darren Elms • PHOTOGRAPHS BY LUKE GIBSOn & JEFF BERTING