Author: Reggie Jue

The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) has announced a program aimed an helping homeowners in the area reduce their carbon footprint by installing solar and other green technologies. 97% of climate scientists believe that man-made climate change is real, and on course to inflict severe economic and environmental harm.  Those of us that afford to reduce our carbon footprint and to do our part in expanding this relatively[…]

Proposition 60 has information concerning the one-time tax benefit in which persons over 55 may be able to transfer their current tax base when they sell their current residence to buy a new residence.   The purchase price, if within the same year, must be equal to or less than the sold property. Proposition 60 applies only to the sale and buy within the same county. Proposition 90 applies the same[…]

Special Events Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Beauty of Nature Film Series: The Big Year, Sunday, July 9th, 5pm – The Big Year (2011; 100 min), a high-flying comedy about the escapades of a trio of competitive bird watchers who vow to win a contest by spotting and recording as many avian species as humanly possible. Cast includes Owen Wilson, Steve Martin, and Jack Black.  Peninsula High School Theater, 27118 Silver Spur[…]

The City of PVE has requested the support from residents regarding two California state bills currently making their way through the legislature: Assembly Bill 1250 would place restrictions on cities seeking to establish personal services contracts.  In a new reality in which the city is facing a budget crisis, limiting the ability to contract work rather than hiring employees would make the situation worse. Senate Bill 649 would limit the city’s ability[…]

LBHOA has assembed another great season of music, dance, and fellowship for our 2017 Summer Concert Series. Date Band Genre Sponsor Comment 6/4 Hollywood U2 U2 Cover Band Porsche South Bay Ceremony honoring Joe Sherwood starts at 4:30 pm 6/18 No concert. Happy Father’s Day! 7/9 Peninsula Symphonic Winds PV Symphony PV High Quad 7/23 Manuel the Band Jazz/Pop/Rock CHASE, Lunada Bay Branch Free Food starts at 4pm 8/6 Susie[…]

Special Events Nature & Me Storytime: Stories, Songs, Rhythm and Rhymes at George F Canyon Nature Center, Friday, June 9th, 9:30am-10am. Share the joy of reading with your children and introduce them to the beauty of our natural surroundings. Geared for 2-5 years.  For reservations visit www.pvplc.org. George F Canyon Docent Training at George F Canyon Nature Center, Saturday, June 10th, 9am – 12pm. This charming nature center needs docent assistance to[…]

As you probably know, the City of Palos Verdes Estates is facing a 21.5% structural deficit in the budget for fiscal year 2017/2018. The shortfall is due to the failure to pass Measure D during the recent municipal elections, which resulted in a loss of 27% of the budget. Part of that shortfall has been made up through one time budget decisions, but the remaining 21.5% shortfall will result in[…]

The LBHOA Board of Directors have submitted a position paper representing the Board’s position regarding the need for supplemental taxes to support the city finances.  To see the letter, please click here.