Official Candidate’s Statement: Occupation: Incumbent Commitment to the residents of Palos Verdes Estates: Our city offers a unique environment for our residents and I am a strong supporter of preserving and protecting the quality of life that we enjoy. I am committed to fiscal responsibility, safety for our residents and local control of our city. My experience as a member of the City Council for the past twelve years demonstrates[…]

Official Candidate’s Statement: Occupation: Physician Education: Bachelor of Arts, New York University; MD, State University of New York, Buffalo Fellow American College of Surgeons U.S. Public Health Service Veteran Years in Palos Verdes Estates: 40 Family: Wife Joan, former PVPUSD School Board member Three children PVPUSD graduates COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Trustee Palos Verdes Library District Physician serving Palos Verdes Estates residents Coach AYSO, PVBA, PV Softball Chair UCLA Medical School Admissions[…]

SUPPORT OUR FIRE & PARAMEDIC SERVICES Fire and paramedic protection in Palos Verdes Estates needs your “YES” vote at the March 7 election. Fire and paramedic services both are now paid for with a Parcel Tax that was approvedby 87% of the City’s voters in 2001 ard 2007. Authorization for this tax expires on June 30,2017. The PVE City Council appointed a Fire and Paramedic Funding Citizens Committee to explore financing[…]

Please note:  If you are not familiar with the PVHA issues, and don’t have time to study the issues, the LBHOA recommends that you simply return your ballot without marking any selection.  That way, your vote of “No Preference” will count towards a quorum. Our friends at the Malaga Cove Homeowners Association have provided us with Personal Statements received from the candidates.  For Bios and Personal Statements from the candidates,[…]

Residents on two different occasions reported the following:   Business gets a call from suspect claiming to be from Southern California Edison and states the business is seriously delinquent. Victim is asked to call 844-388-3482 and provide a check number. Response from SCE: “We have submitted a report based on the information you provided. In the future, please have the SCE customer contact us direct with the details of the[…]

Neighborhood Watch is a national organization dedicated to establishing neighborhood networks to foster community safety and cooperation between residents and our PVE Police Force. Our annual Neighborhood Watch National Night Out is traditionally on the first Tuesday of August, when these networks get together with a Block Party for a night of celebration and collaboration.   PVE Neighborhood Watch is a community participation program committed to educating our residents on[…]

Special Events   Wild & Scenic Film Festival at Warner Grand Theatre, Sunday, January 22nd at 4pm.  An exciting selection of adventurous and inspirational films about nature.  You’ll be moved, transfixed and energized to make a difference in our world. Second event, February 12th at Hermosa Beach Community Center. Tickets $15 at the door, $10 at www.pvplc.org.   Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at White Point Nature Preserve,[…]

The project was presented to the Parklands Committee on September 10, 2015, which thanks Bill Ailor and his team for a well thought out plan that would greatly enhance the city. That approval opened the door to an application to the City, which was formally proposed at the September 22, 2015 City Council Meeting. At that meeting, the City Council also lauded the team and voted to approve inclusion of[…]

DeBraal & Rau are the local choice for all your real estate needs. Both chose real estate as a second career because of their genuine desire to help people with the difficult but rewarding task of finding and selling a home. Robin and Cheryl know the local communities like few others do. Their understanding of the Peninsula’s past and present real estate market gives them an excellent vantage point to[…]