Home + Design

Love Where You Live

Custom Design & Construction Helps South Bay Homeowners Tell Their Story Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Provided Every home has a story. It's where birthdays are celebrated, children take their first steps, holidays become traditions, and the moments we cherish become lifelong memories. As families grow and seasons of life change, homes often need to change with them. The best remodels don't rewrite that story; they create space for the next chapter. That understanding has been...

Beauty

Confidence Never Goes Out of Style

For Cindy Morales, transformation isn’t just what we see in the mirror—it’s how we see ourselves Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Provided Confidence has a way of changing everything. It can soften self-doubt, inspire bold decisions, and, in the hands of the right leader, become something contagious. For Glow Haus founder Cindy Morales, confidence has become the foundation of a business that is transforming more than skin. It's changing the ways in which women see themselves...

Life + Culture

Restoring Redondo’s Roots

Meet the Dedicated Team Preserving the Stories, People, and Places that Built Redondo Beach Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Provided Next to a towering Southern Magnolia tree in Heritage Court sits one of Redondo Beach's best kept secrets—the Redondo Beach Historical Museum. Managed by the City of Redondo Beach’s Community Services Department, Heritage Court preserves and shares the city’s story. Housed in the charming Queen Anne-style home that was relocated and preserved for...

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...

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...

Travel

The Journey for Lucy

How Jeff Davis is Turning His Daughter’s Diagnosis into a Mission. Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Provided For most people, cycling 2,000 miles through Europe over 21 grueling stages sounds impossible. For Redondo Beach resident Jeff Davis, the mission feels necessary. On Saturday, June 27, Jeff joins eleven other cyclists from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ireland in riding the amateur version of the Tour de France, tackling legendary mountain climbs and...

Local Services

Rediscover Redondo

An Invitation to Get Out on the Water. Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Provided For many South Bay residents, the Redondo Beach harbor has long been a familiar backdrop rather than an active destination—a place people pass by, admire from a restaurant window, or possibly visit occasionally with out-of-town guests. However, beyond the docks and breakwall exists an entire waterfront community built around one simple idea: getting people out on the water. Whether it’s sailing...

Life + Culture

Playing It Out

After an Emotional Weekend at BeachLife, Greg Gilman of Greg in Good Company Reflects on Encouragement and Perseverance. Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Provided Some stories are not about the moment everything goes right. They are about what happens when it doesn’t—and how you choose to respond. That was the feeling sitting backstage with Southern California resident Greg Gilman at this year’s BeachLife Festival. A few months earlier, Greg in Good Company had won the 2026...