Give Archive

Giving Tree

With the help of a few thousand evergreens, Scotty Claus breathes new life into a holiday tradition.

Written by Diane E. Barber Photographed by Marisa Guzman Aloia

Environmentally Educated

Grades of Green puts eco efforts directly into the hands of South Bay youth.

Written by Suzanna Cullen Hamilton

Beauty Bus

Giving Hope Through Beauty

Art of Giving

The South Bay’s Dr. Murad lends his artistic talents to a unique charity event.

Written by Lee Roberts

White Hot

Photographed by Michael B. Harrington Styled by Emily McDonald Makeup by suzie Moldavon

Stop Talking, Start Walking

A local mom leaves a “green print” on her community, one step at a time.

Written by Darren Elms

To Fund, or Not to Fund?

Across the state of California, public schools are facing a huge budget crisis. In order to address the budgetary shortfall, drastic cuts have already been made in music and visual and performing arts, and more are being considered. Many people think this is a logical place to make cuts because they believe that the arts contribute little to students’ academic success. Still others take the opposite view; they believe that arts instruction is vital to formal education. When interviewed about the option to cut visual and performing arts programs in South Bay schools, residents were opposed to the idea of eliminating arts education, though their reasons differed.

Written by Covi Brannan, an 8th grade student from Palos Verdes

Dining for a Cause

For longtime Manhattan Beach residents and high school sweethearts John and Carol Shafer, a spirit of giving has guided them through 42 years of marriage.

By Darren Elms

Firmly Planted

The dedicated people behind Tree People are building a greener future for Los Angeles, one seedling at a time.

By Marlene Stang

Back on Board

March 25, 1996 did not begin unusually for Jesse Billauer — morning surf at his local break in Zuma Beach, California.

By Marlene Stang