Real Estate

Still Feel Lucky?

Local Realtor Matt Cox Reflects on Raising Four Kids Under Six and the Year That Redefined What Matters Most Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Provided A year ago, Matt Cox, founder of COVE & KEY Real Estate, was preparing for a life-changing milestone. Already the father of Chloe and Graham, he and his wife Brittany were counting down the days until the arrival of twin girls—a surprise that would instantly double the size of their family. While family and friends congratulated...

Finance + Legal Services

The Sweetest Part of Their Job

At Sweet Lawyers, Four-Legged Companions Do More Than Brighten the Office—They Reduce Stress, Spark Connection, and Keep Employees Grounded Throughout the Day Article and Photography by Lesley A. Rollo In the office on any given day, a wagging tail might appear in a doorway, a puppy might make the rounds for attention, or coworkers might pause from their busy schedules to watch two dogs play in the hallway. For a law firm focused on personal injury cases, where emotions can run high and stress...

Local Services

I Got You

More Than Police Dogs, Redondo Beach's K9 Officers Are Partners, Protectors, and Family Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Provided When Officer Danny Haley opened the kennel door to meet Ace, the German Shepherd who would become his first K9 partner, he had no idea that moment would shape the next six years of his life—or that one day, the retired police dog would become part of the Haley family. “He was sitting in front of me, and he just puts his paw up on my shoulder,” Haley...

Education

Everything They Discover Along The Way

Local Middle School Innovators and High School Entrepreneurs are Gaining More than Awards—They're Gaining the Confidence to Change the World Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Lollipop Labs and Mike SooHoo Trophies and prize money tell only part of the story. This year, students from Adams Middle School, Parras Middle School, and Redondo Union High School earned top honors in STEM, esports, and entrepreneurship competitions, but the biggest victories weren't measured in awards. They...