Food + Beverage

Serving Up Local Love

Residents Share Their Favorite Go-To Spots in Redondo Beach. Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Provided In Redondo Beach, love shows up in everyday moments—bumping into a friend at the grocery store, walking the dog along the Esplanade, Sunday brunch by the beach, bike rides on the Strand, and sunsets that never get old. It also shows up at the neighborhood restaurants that make those moments even better. For this Love Local feature, we asked residents to share their go-to dining...

Professional Services

Love, In Full Bloom

Inside the Mother-Daughter Bond at the Heart of J Flowers. Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Lesley A. Rollo, J Flowers When Jenny Kim bought J Flowers, the name meant very little. It was practical. Simple. Years later, it would come to represent something more personal: a mother and daughter working side by side, bound not just by a shared initial, but by trust, sacrifice, and a business they would build together. Jenny was born in Korea and moved with her husband and two young...

Sports + Recreation

Setting Higher Goals

How a Redondo Beach Girl Dad is Helping Young Athletes Believe in What’s Possible. Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Provided Billy Hansen took to soccer from a young age and built a life around the game. He played high school, college, and professionally in Brazil—an experience that widened his world beyond the South Bay bubble and deepened his love for the sport. Years later, that same passion found new meaning when Billy became a father to three daughters. “I started coaching my...

Health + Wellness

The Harmony of Health

Bridging Traditional Chinese Medicine with Modern Wellness. Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Provided Growing up in suburban Chicago, Jillian Wang was always on the move. “I was very much into sports,” she said. From swim and track teams to gym class, staying active was just part of Jillian’s life. Along the way, she picked up an early fascination with the human body. “I think it’s so cool, just the way that everything works.” After studying kinesiology and psychology at the...

Wellness

Making the Right Adjustments

How Dr. Dibagohar’s Passion for Chiropractic Care is Changing Perceptions. Article and Photography by Lesley A. Rollo At The ProActive Clinic in Redondo Beach, chiropractic care isn’t just about realigning the spine—it’s about making the right adjustments for the whole body, supporting long-term wellness, and changing how people think about chiropractic care. For Dr. Aryan Dibagohar D.C.—known to patients as Dr. Diba—this approach reflects both technical skill and human compassion. “I’ve...

Health + Wellness

Running Toward the Lion

Setting Goals, Facing Fear, and Believing In What You’re Meant To Do. Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Provided Some people move through life with an almost instinctive willingness to step toward the things that scare them. For Dr. Manju Dawkins—dermatologist and co-founder/CEO of Thimble—this courage didn’t come from never feeling fear. It came from learning to act despite it, trusting the inner voice that tells her what she’s meant to do. Her personal journey with fear became...

Finance + Legal Services

Financial Moves to Wrap Up 2025

Practical Guidance for Individuals and Business Owners to Consider. Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Provided As 2025 winds down, Sean Mounce, Wealth Management Advisor at WestPac Wealth Partners, shares his take on financial moves to consider before year-end. From tax strategies and retirement contributions to charitable giving and planning for major 2026 milestones, he offers insights for closing this year and starting the next one with a coordinated financial plan. REDONDO...

Life + Culture

Local Autism Warriors

One Mother’s Mission to Help Parents Navigate Uncharted Waters. Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Katy Jackson & Surfers Healing When Katy Jackson learned her two-year-old son, Hendrix, was diagnosed with autism, she felt overwhelmed, suddenly facing a world of acronyms, therapies, specialists, and decisions she never expected. “I know it’s a big community and I’ve known autistic people my whole life, but I never really knew how challenging it is. There are no directions given for...

Shopping

A Few of Our Favorite Things

Your Holiday Gift Guide to Support Small Businesses in the South Bay. Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Provided We love the South Bay—especially our local artists and businesses—so we hand-picked a few to feature in our first Holiday Gift Guide. From distinctive jewelry and art to eye-catching ornaments, cozy coffee, and a must-read author, here are local favorites for your holiday list. Holiday Ornaments, Fringe Step into Fringe in the Riviera Village and you’ll immediately...

Health + Wellness

Thankful for Friendship

How Pam Pannacci and Lyssa Uchida Built Amie House, a Place Where Care and Connection Go Hand in Hand. Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Provided If laughter were medicine, Pam Pannacci and Lyssa Uchida of Amie House would be the best healers in town. When you sit down with them, their laughter is contagious, their energy uplifting, and their friendship instantly puts you at ease. Spend an hour with them, and you’ll walk away with sore cheeks from laughing too much and a heart that...