Fall 2007

Discover Founders Park (Pg 2) City of Rancho Palos Verdes OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER • 30940 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD, RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275 • WEBSITE: WWW.PALOSVERDES.COM/RPV • (310) 377-0360 HELLO? HELLO? IS ANYBODY OUT THERE? Staying Connected In Case Of An Emergency

Could you survive without your cell The Peninsula Volunteer Alert of utility repairs, public health phone or blackberry or internet Network (“PVAN”) is a newly issues, evacuation routes, etc. can for one day? In the event of an established City volunteer organiza- be transmitted to PVAN operators, emergency, we assume and hope tion of 50+ members strong. PVAN so even isolated neighborhoods will our telephone landlines and wireless members operate from their homes stay informed. If phone service is networks will continue to function. with their own radio equipment, disrupted, PVAN members can However, if the phone lines are so organized neighborhoods can even help residents reach out-of- severely overloaded and internet stay connected to City Hall and town or out-of-state contacts by service is suspended, how will you emergency personnel. communicate with your loved ones, relaying messages. emergency first responders or City Alternative Community The long-term goal of PVAN is Hall following a natural or Our City and its residents are Lifeline for every neighborhood in the man-made disaster? fortunate to have two organized City to enhance its emergency networks of amateur radio When disaster strikes, PVAN preparedness and designate at least When Nothing Is Working operators working together and members communicate critical one trained amateur radio operator. with the City and other public information, such as the extent of If you are interested in learning Amateur Radio is often the last agencies to increase the City’s damages and casualties, to and more about amateur radio viable means of communications emergency response and recovery from City Hall on behalf of their communications and how to after a major incident, such as effort. The Los Angeles County neighborhoods. Early neighbor- become a PVAN member, visit Hurricane Katrina or 9/11. Volunteer Disaster Communication Service hood assessment information will amateur radio operators have (“DCS”) is responsible for deploying enable the City to best determine www.palosverdes.com/pvan or been relied on to provide vital trained volunteers to critical facilities its priorities city-wide and effectively e-mail [email protected]. communications support for such as City Hall, Lomita Sheriff manage its limited resources for Anyone over 18 years of age can emergency personnel and city Station, Fire Stations, hospitals, etc. emergency response and recovery become a PVAN member and officials because they can set up to support communications for efforts. In addition, official City training in amateur radio nearly anywhere and at any time. emergency management officials. announcements, such as the status communications is available.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT ON FRED HESSE JR. TRAFFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS COMMUNITY PARK: THE

In early September, our local schools limit is 25 MPH regardless of other PEOPLE’S PARK are transformed into giant vortexes posted sign limits if the school is inexorably drawing excited children unfenced and children are present. and frazzled parents from all Pedestrians, especially children, corners of the Peninsula. Because often do not appreciate the time schools are such busy places and and distances involved in stopping a most of the participants in this whirl vehicle. Without warning, they may of activity are children, the back-to- step into a crosswalk or dart out school season provides the perfect into the street. Drivers need to be opportunity to teach kids common on the alert for this kind of sense safety behavior and to remind unpredictable behavior. This is ourselves as motorists that driving another reason for taking extra on the streets around schools care to drive slowly in school zones. requires extra caution and attention.

Speed Limit in Designated Walking To School School Zones According to the National Safety Council, pedestrian injuries are a The prima facie speed limit in school leading cause of unintentional death zones is 25 MPH when children are among children ages 5 to 14. Here present. The City has posted signs are some tips for making the walk where school zones exist. The to school safer for your children: prima facie speed limit is applicable when approaching or passing within • Choose the safest and most A great deal of attention has been way is the center of recreation and 500 feet of school grounds. State direct route with the fewest focused in recent years on the spec- community involvement in Rancho law also indicates that the speed street crossings and walk it with tacular expansion of the Point Palos Verdes: Fred Hesse Jr. your children. Vicente Interpretive Center and Community Park. • Be alert for school crossing deservedly so. Its magnificent Hesse Park has been serving the guards. The signals and views, tremendous architecture, and social and recreational needs of RPV directions of a school crossing stimulating new exhibits truly make In This Issue and Peninsula residents since its guard must be obeyed by it a Peninsula wonder. Yet, just a opening in 1983. Named for Hello? Hello? Is Anybody Out There?...... 1 pedestrians and motorists alike. few miles up Hawthorne Boulevard Back-To-School Traffic Safety Precautions...1 is another jewel of the Peninsula Spotlight On Fred Hesse Jr. Park ...... 1 continued on page 3 that in its own quiet, understated continued on page 2 Volunteer Opportunity ...... 2 Thank You To Our Generous Donors...... 2 Founders Park: A Well-Kept Secret...... 2 Paradise Restored...... 3 City Of Rancho Palos Verdes Befriend Your Local Beaches...... 3 30940 Hawthorne boulevard Postal Customer Prsrt-STD Free Nature Walks Offered ...... 3 U.S. Postage Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Rancho Palos Verdes PAID Job Opportunities...... 4 Rancho Palos Verdes Holiday Trash Schedule...... 4 California 90275 Permit # 194

Attention Homeowners...... 4 ECR-WSS Fall Recreation Classes...... 4 Fall 2007 SPOTLIGHT ON FRED HESSE JR. PARK continued from page 1 THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS The City’s Gifts for Parks program, established in 1982, provides a means by which interested individuals, organizations, and/or businesses may contribute funds, merchandise or labor for the enhancement of the City’s Recreation and Parks facilities and programs. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes thanks the following individuals and businesses for their generous contributions.

Point Vicente Interpretive Center: • $100 from RPV Council of • $1,500 from Alan R. Lopez for one Homeowners Association (CHOA) PVIC Amphitheater plaque • $100 from Seaview Residents • $1,500 from members of the Los Association Serenos de Point Vicente and the • $100 from Sun Electric American Cetacean Society for one • $100 from Tseng-Yao Sun PVIC Amphitheater plaque to honor • $100 from Zdonek & Wolowicz Jud Goodspeed Accountancy Corporation • $100 from University of • $25 from Miraleste Hills Southern California Trojan League Community Association of South Bay • Bon Bon Island: Patriotic-themed • $50 from Congregation Ner Tamid gift items Men’s Club • Chicken Dijon: • $30 from Steven & Cynthia Dennis One $25 gift certificate • $25 from the Palos Verdes Chapter • Farmers & Merchants Bank: of the Daughters of the Revolution community leader Fred Hesse Jr., For years, Hesse Park was a tale of Four $50 U.S. Savings Bonds • $20 from Marilyn Knauer who played a significant role in the two parks; a ten-acre developed • Giorgio’s Restaurant: formation and establishment of the property with a 7,300 square foot One $40 gift certificate REACH: City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Hesse community center and 18 additional • Hallmark Peninsula Stationers: • $2,000 from Kiwanis Club of Park offers a wide array of options acres known as Lower Hesse Park Two lighted photo frames to its thousands of visitors. Inside which could charitably be described Rolling Hills Estates • Ice Chalet: One gift certificate for an its 7,300 square foot community as “undeveloped.” This all changed • $30 from Sandra London eight-week “Learn to Skate” class center, Hesse is hopping. Dozens of in 1999 when, after years of classes and activities, from Tai Chi, effort by the City and adjacent July 4th Celebration: • Jamba Juice Co.: Twenty-two mugs with free juice coupons Aerobics, and Mommy and Me to homeowners, work on Lower Hesse • $500 from J. Quinn Music N Motion, Bridge and the Park was finally complete. The Construction, Inc. • La Salsa: Seven $5 gift certificates popular Peninsula Seniors lecture wholesale improvements include a • $345 from Pacific View • Malaga Bank: series, are offered throughout the trails system, two picnic areas, and a Homeowners Association Four $25 U.S. Savings Bonds year. Three rooms and kitchen sand volleyball court. The views and • $250 from Waste Management • Marie Callender’s: Ten pies facilities are available for rent for habitat morph endlessly throughout • Marmalade Café: wedding receptions, birthday the year—it’s definitely a walk worth • $200 from S&H Disposal Co. One $30 gift certificate parties, meetings, and other events. taking over and over. Keep an eye & Recycling Services For the civic-minded crowd, Hesse peeled for California poppies, lupine, • $100 from Dance Peninsula Ballet • Massage Envy: One gift certificate for a free massage Park has the honor of hosting City scarlet flax, Pride of Madeira, lemon • $100 from La Cresta Council meetings on the first and eucalyptus, darting lizards, flitting Homeowners Association • Poquito Mas: Fifteen $5 gift certificates third Tuesdays of the month and hummingbirds and hovering, silent • $100 from MDG Associates, Inc. Planning Commission meetings on hawks. Look carefully and you’ll even • Ruby’s Diner: • $100 from Mira Verde the second and fourth Tuesdays. see some inspirational tidbits of Two $10 gift certificates Homeowners Association poetry and philosophy. • Small Wonders: Twelve assorted gift Step outside and Hesse Park is just • $100 from Palos Verdes Seacliff items for boys and girls as busy. Stay alert for frisbees, The park may be enjoyed daily Hills Homeowners Association • Tea Habitat: Nine gift certificates for footballs, rambunctious children from dawn to dusk; dogs must be • $100 from Panorama Estates and other general signs of fun. on a leash. The park is located at free green tea • $100 from Rancho Palos Verdes Children’s play areas, numerous 29301 Hawthorne Blvd. and the • The Original Red Onion Restaurant: T.O.P.S. CA #471 picnic tables and BBQs are extremely nearest cross street is Locklenna Two $30 gift certificates • $100 from Rolling Hills Riviera popular year-round. Stop in any Lane. To learn more, call Hesse • Yummy Yogurt: Nine hats morning and you’ll see people of all Park at 310-541-8114 or log on Homeowners Association ages walking around the well-used to the City’s website at quarter mile track. Youth sports www.palosverdes.com/rpv/ groups such as AYSO and Little recreationparks. League, as well as families and FOUNDERS PARK: A WELL- KEPT SECRET Whether you’re into bridge individuals out for some exercise, or baseball, classes or Council make good use of the large upper meetings, power walks or people field. Hesse Park is the summer watching, or Shakespeare or soccer, site of free productions of classic Hesse Park has what you’re looking Shakespeare comedies and tragedies for. By all means, stop by the new performed by Shakespeare by the and improved Interpretive Center, Sea. If all this activity is making you but also make time for this tired, then find a welcoming bench classic park that’s always been and enjoy the solitude or a majestic there for you. view of the Pacific Ocean.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Docent Training Begins September 19th Looking for a scenic and affordable for a beautiful outdoor ceremony location for your wedding ceremony with up to 300 guests. Nearby The next Los Serenos de Point National, and the Point Vicente or other special occasion? Look no restrooms and public parking are further than Founders Park! With its also available to visitors. Vicente docent training class will Interpretive Center. spectacular views of the Pacific prepare new docents to share Renting parties may purchase Meet new people and make new Ocean and Catalina Island, lush information about the unique optional packages that include friends as you learn about the landscape, and location adjacent to history and features of the Palos chair rental, the services of an natural and cultural history of the the Trump National Golf Course audio technician, and a ceremony Verdes Peninsula with individuals Clubhouse, this tranquil 5.5-acre , with an coordinator or may opt to rent and groups. Field trips, local walks park is an attractive site for wedding emphasis on surrounding marine chairs and amenities from another and guest speakers enhance the ceremonies and other events. In and terrestrial habitats. For more vendor. Founders Park rentals are learning experience. Docents are order to allow park visitors the information, call (310) 544-5264 coordinated by Trump National trained volunteers who lead chance to fully enjoy this wonderful or visit the City’s website at staff. For more information museum, nature and tide pool tours park on a drop-in basis, ceremonies www.palosverdes.com/rpv and about rentals, rates, and availability, at locales throughout the City, are limited to one three-hour select “Recreation & Parks” from contact Event Manager Stacia Solis including Abalone Cove Shoreline event per day. A large grassy area the “City Departments” drop (310) 303-3216. Park, Forrestal Nature Preserve, punctuated by a custom-built down menu. the bluff-top trails at Trump gazebo provides a perfect setting Fall 2007 PARADISE RESTORED BACK-TO-SCHOOL TRAFFIC SAFETY continued from page 1 Restoration Begins At Alta Vicente Ecological Reserve • Children under age 10 should Thirty years ago, half of our walk with an adult or older child children walked to school. Today, every day because they do not that number has dropped to only have the necessary skills to 15%. As a result, our school zones judge the speed or distance of and adjacent intersections are oncoming traffic. Also, their clogged with increasing amounts of peripheral vision is 1/3 less traffic. Further, as the pace of life than that of adults. has increased, motorists are often in • Teach children to obey all traffic a hurry and too many drivers are signals and markings. Children not paying attention because of cell should be taught the meaning of phones and other distractions. all traffic markers (for example, a The City of Rancho Palos Verdes flashing "walk" sign is not an provides two school crossing guards automatic "go" signal.) to assist with the safe crossing of • Make sure children look to the school-age children and their left, to the right and to the left guardians – one at the intersection Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Then the Conservancy will be again for moving vehicles before of Montemalaga Drive and Conservancy staff has begun the seeking volunteers to help plant crossing the street. Basswood Avenue serving Silver Spur process of restoring five acres of thousands of native plants grown in • Teach children not to enter the Elementary School and the other on habitat at the Alta Vicente Ecological its nursery. The small plants that street from between parked cars Palos Verdes Drive East adjacent to Reserve, the open space that will be installed will take three to or from behind bushes or shrubs. Miraleste Intermediate School. encircles Rancho Palos Verdes five years to reach maturity, Darting into the street accounts The City of Rolling Hills Estates also City Hall. This project is part of a but eventually will cover the for a significant number of provides school crossing guards at a multi-year restoration program that now-bare slopes with fragrant pedestrian injuries among number of intersections located is required as part of the Natural flowering shrubs. children ages 9 and under. within its jurisdiction. Communities Conservation Plan This summer, Alta Vicente is serving • Because drivers have a more Crossing guards wear reflective (NCCP). The City's approval of the as a living laboratory for Cal State difficult time seeing pedestrians, safety vests and carry a handheld NCCP was critical in creating the Long Beach students who have warn children to be extra alert in eight-sided red “STOP” sign. Nature Preserve been surveying the bad weather. State law requires motorists and and requires a commitment to take (spider) communities on site before pedestrians alike to obey the care of the land and protect native • Be a good role model. Children site preparation begins, while other instructions and signals given by wildlife and . imitate their parents and model local students are testing soils, their behavior. Your children the crossing guard while performing The initial restoration work involves collecting wildlife census data and need you to tell them and show their duties to protect any person in clearing weeds and debris to investigating other facets of the them how to be safe pedestrians. crossing the street in the vicinity prepare the site for planting. Since project. Other education programs of a school or while returning the site was disked for many years are in development to make this School Crossing Guards thereafter to a place of safety. to remove vegetation, invasive Ecological Reserve a vital Motorists must come to a complete stop without encroaching into the plants have dominated the areas to community asset. The position of school crossing be restored. Passers-by will see Land marked crosswalk and may not Once restored, the site will sustain a guard has become one of the most Conservancy crews removing fennel, proceed through the intersection, plant environment unique to our dangerous occupations in local pampas grass, oats and Russian this- even to make a right hand turn, Peninsula, including coastal sage government. Tragically, each year tle plants. Some of the acacia trees until the pedestrians and the scrub, cactus scrub, and habitat for numerous crossing guards are on the site will be removed for fire crossing guard have stepped onto the rare Palos Verdes blue seriously injured or even killed at protection, particularly those near the sidewalk. It may add a few and many other creatures such as their posts while protecting our City Hall and other buildings. The minutes to your trip, but ensuring the California gnatcatcher and children. Over the last decade, the palm trees will remain, although the safety of our children and cactus wren. These species depend national accident rate for crossing they may be relocated at some dedicated crossing guards is certainly on the specific plants found in guards has increased 65% - an point in the future. worth the small inconvenience. these habitats and will not flourish astonishing statistic! The reason Over the next five years, the elsewhere. In this way, the for this dramatic increase is simple. community will be able to see the restoration will conserve rare site continue to improve. After landscapes and protect local site preparation is complete, an biological diversity for current irrigation system will be installed. and future generations. FREE NATURE WALKS OFFERED

Los Serenos de Point Vicente docents offer guided walks down to the tide pools at Abalone Cove Beach, and along the public trails at Trump National

Golf Club. Hikers should wear comfortable walking shoes and a hat, and bring a small bottle of water. Walks are two hours and no reservations are required. Parking is free. Walks will be cancelled if it’s raining.

Public Trails At Trump National Golf Club

Docents will lead this walk along the public access switchback trail to the beach. Learn about local geology and fall blooming habitat. Stay to watch the sunset from the

City’s newest public park, beautiful Founders Park. The walk will begin in the BEFRIEND YOUR LOCAL BEACHES public parking lot to the left of the Clubhouse, at the end of Ocean Trails Drive. Level: Moderate. Abalone Cove Beach Cleanup Day Sunday, October 28 3:00 pm Saturday, September 15th 9:00a.m. Abalone Cove Shoreline Park Coastal Cleanup Day is about much South, directly across the street more than picking up trash. It’s a from the Wayfarer’s Chapel. The This fun and educational walk will begin in the parking lot at Abalone Cove chance for Californians to join parking lot will open at 8:30am Shoreline Park. The parking fee will be waived for those attending the people around the world to express and parking is free if you arrive public walk. Docents will talk about the underwater plants and living their respect for our oceans and before 9:30am. in the intertidal zone. No plants or animals may be removed from this area, waterways. It’s an opportunity for since it is an ecological reserve. Participants should wear sturdy, non-slip Wear sturdy shoes and bring sun the whole community to pitch in walking shoes suitable for walking down a slope and across an uneven rocky block, gloves, and a hat. Plastic and keep its beaches clean and beach. Please be aware that your shoes may get wet. Level: Moderate. bags will be provided to hold the pristine. Come join your friends and Saturday, November 10 1:30 pm trash and recyclables. This event is neighbors and help accomplish organized by Los Serenos and is Sunday, December 9 1:30 pm something vital and worthy on co-sponsored by the City. behalf of our environment. To schedule a hike or tour for an organization, please call (310) 544-5264 or For more information contact The clean up will begin at 9:00 a.m. visit the City’s website at www.palosverdes.com/rpv and select “Recreation & RPV Recreation and Parks at at Abalone Cove Shoreline Park Parks” from the “City Departments” drop down menu. On the weekend, call (310) 544-5260. located at 5907 Palos Verdes Drive (310) 377-5370 for direction or hike information. JOB OPPORTUNITIES FALL 2007 IN YOUR COMMUNITY RECREATION CLASSES OFFERED AT COMMUNITY CENTERS RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT: NOW HIRING Who: You! What: Part-time, year-round Recreation Leaders IF YOU’RE 2, 102 OR SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN, Where: Beautiful parks in Rancho Palos Verdes When: Immediately!! RPV HAS THE CLASS FOR YOU! Why: Working 9 to 5? That’s No Way to Make a Living! Retired? Supplement your income and give back to the community! Tot/Youth Sports & Dance The RPV Recreation and Parks Department is actively seeking qualified Dance (Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Tumble, Combo, Pre & Point) individuals to apply for the part-time, year-round position of Recreation Leader. Creative Energy Dance School (310) 547-5073 Under general supervision, staff works mainly indoors at park facilities, interacting with the public and facilitating daily park operations. Fit N Fun Soccer, T-Ball and Basketball Opportunities are also available to assist with REACH, a dynamic recreation Fit N Fun Sports (310) 625-6044 program for teens and adults with developmental disabilities. Hero Martial Arts - Samurai Action Studio (310) 849-1466 Evening and weekend availability is also desirable. Possession of a Class B California Driver’s License is a plus. Tennis for Kids (Group or Private Lessons, Camps) Beginning pay rate is $9.19 per hour. L. A. Tennis Academy (310) 796-0800 Job Requirements Yoga, Tap, Ballet (Ages 3-5) - Kristen Kaa (714) 536-7425 High School Diploma • 18 years of age or older Class C California Driver’s License • Customer Service Experience Teen/Adult Health & Fitness Call the City’s Job Information Line at 310-544-5308 or visit the City’s Aerobic Dancing: Lite Impact - Ann Bosma (310) 375-2064 website at www.palosverdes.com/rpv for a City application. Bones for Life - Sachiye Nakano (310) 326-6831 Exercise & Fitness - Jacquelyn Fernandez (310) 377-2965 HOLIDAY TRASH COLLECTION SCHEDULE Ladies Exercise - Jeanne Murphy (310) 377-8507 Waste Management Universal Waste Systems Tai Chi Chuan - Jensu Mark (310) 397-6275 (310) 830-7100 or (800) 774-0222 (800) 631-7016 Tai Chi, Qigong and Beyond - Xanyi Taiji Group (310) 831-1459 September, and October 2007: September 2007: No service on Tap Dance - Ann Leach (310) 832-8653 No changes Monday, September 3, Labor Day. Tennis (Group or Private Lessons, Camps) November 2007: No service on Collection for the week will be on Thursday, November 22, Thanksgiving Tuesday, September 4, and L. A. Tennis Academy (310) 796-0800 Day. Thursday routes will be collected Thursday, September 6, 2007. Yoga, Pranayama & Meditation (All Levels) on Friday, and Friday routes will be October: No Change. Sarita Saigal (310) 377-7705 collected on Saturday, November 24. November 2007: No service on December 2007: No Change. Regular Thursday, November 22, Thanksgiving Tot Classes collection schedule. There will be Day. Thursday routes will be collected Mommy & Me (Ages 18-30 months)- Barry Sacks (310) 519-4622 collection on Tuesday, Christmas Day. on Friday, November 23. January 2008: No Change. Regular Kids Music N Motion - Mommy & Me Infant, Toddler, December 2007: Christmas Week. No Pre-K & K (Birth to 6 yrs.) (310) 373-0280 collection schedule. There will be Change. Regular collection schedule. collection on Tuesday, New Year’s Day. Sign, Say & Play (Baby Sign Language) January 2008: New Year's Week. No Leave all containers at the curb by changes. Regular collection schedule. Andi Pannell (310) 541-2513 7 a.m. on collection day, and remove empty containers by no later than Suika Preschool - Suika Education, Inc. (310) 323-5221 8 p.m. on collection day. Wee Tots (Ages 2-4) - Barry Sacks (310) 519-4622 Youth Classes ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS Engineering Fundamentals with LEGO (Ages 8-12) Fit N Fun Sports (310) 625-6044 Need A New Roof Or Energy Efficient Windows? Pre-Engineering with LEGO (Ages 5-7) Fit N Fun Sports (310) 625-6044 The City of Rancho Palos Verdes improvements include, but are Kids Music N Motion - Preparatory Piano, Piano may be able to help. The City offers not limited to, replacing old water a Home Improvement Program, heaters, plumbing, or improving (Ages 4 & Up) (310) 373-0280 which provides assistance in the handicap access. Outdoor Adventures Camp - Barry Sacks (310) 519-4622 form of a grant of up to $5,000 and, The program is offered on a Suzuki Method for String Instruments if requested, a zero interest Michele Nardone (310) 374-7385 deferred loan of up to a maximum “first come first served basis.” For additional information or a of $10,000 to income qualified Teen/Adult Classes program application, please contact homeowners of owner-occupied Basics of Fine Arts - Kevin McCants (310) 377-8812 single family dwellings. the Program Consultant in the Public Works Department on FCC Technician’s License - Walt Ordway (310) 541-4007 In addition to new roofing or Wednesdays at (310) 544-5252. windows, other eligible home Piano for Adults - Annette Gunderson (310) 373-0280 Suzuki Method for String Instruments Michele Nardone (310) 374-7385 Transform Yourself with Self-Hypnosis City Hall Phone Numbers Duncan Tooley (310) 832-0830 City Manager’s Office (310) 544-5205 To register for a class, please contact the instructor. City Clerk’s Office (310) 544-5217 If you are interested in teaching a class, please call the Recreation Program Finance Dept. (310) 377-0360 Supervisor at 310-544-5268. Planning Dept. (310) 544-5228 Public Works Dept. (310) 544-5252 Recreation and Parks Dept. (310) 544-5260 RPV FALLPARK FACILITY HOURS Building & Safety Dept. (310) 265-7800 (Effective September 4th)

Abalone Cove Shoreline Park (310) 377-1222 Mon. - Fri. 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL Sat. & Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Tom Long, Mayor Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park (310) 541-8114 E-Mail: [email protected] Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - dusk Douglas W. Stern, Mayor Pro Tem Sat. & Sun. 10:00 a.m. - dusk E-Mail: [email protected] Ladera Linda Community Park (310) 541-7073 Larry Clark, Council Member E-Mail: [email protected] Mon., Wed., Fri. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Peter C. Gardiner, Council Member Steve Wolowicz, Council Member E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Point Vicente Interpretive Center (310) 377-5370 Daily 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Robert E. Ryan Community Park (310) 377-2290 CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES Mon. - Fri. 12:00 noon - dusk Sat. & Sun. 10:00 a.m. - dusk Newsletter All park grounds in the City may be enjoyed from dawn to dusk. Editor: Carolynn Petru Park facilities will be closed Thanksgiving Day, December 24 & 25, Fall 2007 Contributing Writers: and January 1. Gina Park, Karen Peterson, Carolynn Petru, Lauren Ramezani, Mary Ellen Richardson, Nancie Silver and Matt Waters. The leash law is enforced at all City parks. Alta Vista Photo courtesy of Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy