Finance + Legal Services

Mastering the Long Game

How Vahram “V.” Amayakyan Brings Discipline, Focus, and Commitment to Every Client. Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Provided Before Vahram Amayakyan—known simply as “V.” to his clients—ever analyzed tax returns or structured complex loans, he learned how to prepare, how to focus, and how to show up—day after day—on a basketball court. “I used to sleep with my basketball,” he said. “It was my escape.” That level of devotion carried him far beyond local gyms. As a player for...

Entertainment

Investing in the Next Generation

How Springfest Empowers Students and Creates Memories that Last for Generations. Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Joy Daunis Spring has always been a season of renewal, and in Redondo Beach, that renewal arrives each year in the form of Springfest — a carnival that has grown into one of the community’s anticipated traditions. As the primary fundraiser for the North Redondo Beach Business Association (NRBBA), the event blends classic carnival fun with a mission: supporting students...

Finance + Legal Services

Protecting Your Greatest Investment

Managing Estate Planning Up and Down the Family Tree. Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Provided Estate planning isn’t just about documents — it’s about protecting the people and life you’ve worked hard to build. Estate planning attorney Seth Bier helps families move forward with a clear, compassionate approach. Here’s what everyone should know now to safeguard their future.   REDONDO BEACH CITY LIFESTYLE: Many people delay estate planning. How do you help clients move past that...

Home + Design

The View from Above

Local Artist Kerry Stitt Turns Coastline Perspectives into Art for the Home. Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Kerry Stitt Hovering hundreds of feet in the air, Kerry Stitt’s drone reveals a version of the coastline most of us never see—water saturated with color, waves caught mid-motion, and quiet stretches of shoreline sometimes hidden from footpaths below. “I was just hooked to see the ocean from a different perspective. I just fell in love with photography again.” That...