In the last day or so, a woman says she was riding her horse and leading a yearling on Upper Si's Canyon Trail in the Palos Verdes Estates area when a swarm of  bees attacked, targeting her face and the horse she was riding.  She escaped unharmed, and a bee hive was later removed from an old water meter that had been leaking. Experts suggest that if attacked by bees, run away and attempt to get indoors as soon as possible but do not flail away at the bees as they are attracted by strong movement.  Also try not to swat the bees as they are attracted by the scent of their fellow bees. Africanized bees will continue their attack for up to 1,100 feet, but if you run fast you can outrun the swarm. This is the time of year rattlesnakes are also very active on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, so be... 06/11/2009

The Palos Verdes Homes Association , through the Art Jury, has jurisdiction for aesthetic approval of all architectural plans and modifications of homes in Palos Verdes Estates and the Miraleste portion of Rancho Palos Verdes. The original restrictions on architectural designs also designated three separate districts, with each district having separate guidelines for the architectural style to be used there. For instance, the Malaga Cove area specifically did not allow Tudor style architecture or roofs with sharply sloped roofs, however this style was allowed, to a limited extent, in the Lunada Bay area of the Project.   The Palos Verdes Estates Street Signs are the same original design from the 1920's Most of the early construction was Mediterranean or Spanish in Style.  Because of thi... 06/11/2009

291 Palos Verdes homes are for sale as of June 1, 2009.  Sixteen of those single family homes are located in the Valmonte neighborhood of Palos Verdes Estates. Real estate statistics for the Valmonte neighborhood for May 2009: Active Listings:  16 Single Family Homes are for sale priced from $899,000 to $2,999,000. Pending Sales:  5 Single Family Homes are in escrow priced from $1,050,000 to $1,995,000. May Sales:  2 Properties closed escrow:  one on Via Solano for $1,148,000 and one on Via Valmonte for $1,150,000. Previous Palos Verdes and San Pedro Market Reports Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800 South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills E... 06/11/2009

As of June 1, 2009 291 Palos Verdes homes are for sale.  95 Single Family Homes are in escrow. The month of May recorded the following activity for the Malaga Cove neighborhood: Active Listings:  17 Single Family Homes are for sale priced from $1,295,000 to $4,999,000. Pending Sales:  2 Single Family Palos Verdes Homes are in escrow priced at $,1495,000 and $1,999,000. May Sales:  0 Previous Palos Verdes and San Pedro Market Reports Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800 South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. Find Norma on: ... 06/11/2009

The month of May brought more home sales to the Monte Malaga neighborhood of Palos Verdes Estates. Active Listings:  22 Single Family Monte Malaga Homes are for sale priced from $1,199,000 to $12,900,000. Pending Sales:  6 Single Family Homes are in escrow priced from $1,999,900 to $3,950,000. May Sales:  2 Monte Malaga homes closed escrow:  On Via Nogales for $1,281,120 and on Via Margarita for $1,575,000.   291 Single Family Homes are for sale in Palos Verdes.  95 Homes are in escrow as of June 1, 2009. Previous Market Reports on Palos Verdes neighborhoods. Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800 South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates... 06/10/2009

Lunada Bayhouse, a restaurant that will specialize in Seafood, Steaks and Chops, will be opening this Friday June 12th in Lunada Bay Plaza in the space formerly occupied by Tallichet's and Viva La Pasta. The restaurant is owned by the same people who own Delzano's by the Sea in Redondo Beach and Lou E Lueys. There will be a preview tasting on Thursday night June 11th from 6 to 9 pm so come on by and try it out!! For more information on Lunada Bay and Palos Verdes Estates, visit my website at http://www.maureenmegowan.com 06/09/2009

I will having a new listing coming on the market soon for a fantastic family home in lower Lunada Bay, one block from the ocean. This traditional home with approx. 2,700 SF and a 12,500 SF lot has  4 bedrooms , 3 baths on a prime corner lot. The New Custom Kitchen has beautiful cabinetry, "Petit Granit" Black Limestone Counters & stainless appliances. Enjoy Wood floors through much of the home and dramatic Vaulted Ceilings in the family room and most upstairs rooms. Don't miss this opportunity to get the perfect family home . Walking distance to elementary, intermediate and high school.     For more information about this property and other hmes for sale on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, visit my website at http://www.maureenmegowan.com 06/05/2009

There are 291 Palos Verdes homes for sale as of June 3, 2009.  95 Single family homes are in escrow.  Lunada Bay real estate statistics for May 2009: Active Listings:  45 Single Family Homes are for sale priced from $979,900 to $6,688,000. Pending Sales:  10 Single Family Homes are in escrow priced from $1,099,000 to $2,695,000. May Sales:  1 Single Family Home on Paseo Del Mar sold for $4,150,000.   Inventory remains high in the Lunada Bay neighborhood of Palos Verdes Estates.  Pending sales are on the increase and I expect June sales to be up too. Previous Market Reports Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800 South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling... 06/03/2009

The History of the South Bay of Los Angeles is fascinating, and includes one of the longest running family feuds in Los Angeles County history.; the Sepulveda Family versus the Dominquez Family. The land which includes the entire Palos Verdes Peninsula, San Pedro, and parts of Wilmington was part of the first Spanish land grant in California. Juan Jose Dominquez, a member of the 1769 Spanish Portola Expedition to Alta, California, stayed in Alta as a peace officer and guide. He helped protect Junipero Serra and other Franciscan padres who established a chain of missions from San Diego to Sonoma.  In September 1782, Pedro Fages, the military commandante of California, became the Provincial Governor of Alta California. He was Dominguez's former lieutenant and accompanied him during the Po... 05/25/2009

For the first time in many years, there is no waiting list to join the Palos Verdes Tennis Club. All memberships are "family memberships", whether the membership belongs to a single person, a couple, or a family with children. Unmarried children under the age of 25 who are students enjoy all the privileges of membership. Membership dues are currently $65 per month for Palos Verdes Estates' residents, $80 per month for non-residents. The initiation fee is $2,000 which may be paid $200 down and $35 per month for PVE residents or $40 per month for non-residents. Membership benefits include free Saturday morning workouts for men (8:30 a.m.) and women (10:30 a.m.), use of the spacious main clubhouse with men's and women's locker rooms, and use of the junior clubhouse. For information about o... 05/16/2009

The Palos Verdes Beach and Ahtletic Club, in their recent newsletter, has listed many of the capital improvemnent projects that they have completed during the year. Some of these improvements were paid for by the record number of 17 new memberships sold in the last fiscal year. These improvements include the following: 1 ) Beautiful New Adults only Jacuzzin   2) Replaced Jacuzzin heater on the north deck 3) Installed New diving board 4) Extensive pool deck repairs 5) Sauna Repair and Tiling     6) Replastered walls in many outdoor and indoor areas 7) Replaced 1 large and 2 small bar-b-ques 8) Purchase new kayaks and installed new sliding fence   9) Purchased 2 new recumbent bikes in workout area 10)  Replaced cubbies in mens locker room The management of the Beach club has done a great ... 05/16/2009

Both the boys and girls baseball and softball teams for Palos Verdes High won Bay League titles with wins Thursday. The boys baseball team defeated Mira Costa High and the girls softball team also defeated Mira Costa 11-0 to secure Bay League titles for both programs.  Palos Verdes Peninsula High finished tied for second for the boys team, and the Peninsula High softball team also placed second in league. Palos Verdes High Peninsula High The Palos Verdes boys baseball team finished the season 25 wins and 4 losses, and were 9 wins and only 1 loss in league play. They are currently on a 12 game winning steak. For more information about PV Sports, Recreation And  Parks visit my website at http://www.maureenmegowan.com 05/15/2009

Best Mother's Brunches in Palos Verdes and the South Bay for 2009 ranging from $5.00-$50.00 Great Brunches and Beautiful Places to take your Mom for Mother's Day 2009 Our Very Own Red Onion is hosting a very Gourmet Brunch with Champange for Around $28.00 for Adults and Children $14.95 Their Menu includes, Prime Rib, Salmon, Carnitas, Roast Rack of Lamb,  Asparagus, Garlic Mashed Potates,Omellettes, Waffles,Appetizers like Homemade Mini tamales and all the usually American and Mexican Specialties plus Gourmet Desserts from La Mousse Bakery The Original Red Onion Restaurant736 Silver Spur RoadRolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 General Information & Take-outCall (310) 377-5660   Chez Mélange1716 Pacific Coast Hwy. Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Phone (310) 540-1222 http://www.chezmelange.com/?gclid... 05/09/2009

I just wanted to pass on this link and an awesome website for tomorrow's National Day Of Prayer. You can click on a map anywhere in the United States and see gatherings in your town for the National Day of Prayer. I was very pleased to see that a major prayer session is going to be held in Hollywood, California...Thank the Lord! Please unite tomorrow and prayer for our famlies, our Government and that this Country will once again become "ONE NATION UNDER GOD" http://www.ndptf.org/home/index.cfm They also have a great prayer wheel if you need help in what to prayer for 7days/7issues. Here is the link for the prayer wheel: http://www.ndptf.org/7x7/index_2537.cfm 05/06/2009

Check out this deal on Cinco de Mayo - Tuesday May 5th, 2009 - we had our broker's opens today in Palos Verdes Estates - as we do every Tuesday.  It's always fun to go out and see the new listings and figure out which ones are well priced and which ones "would you buy?"  Well, today there was a clear cut winner (in my mind anyway.)  4049 Via Solano is on one the best loved streets in Valmonte, a quaint neighborhood in Palos Verdes Estates.  This home sits right behind the walking trail and the gardens are so well tended.  There are nice city lights views - if you like sparkling lights at night you would like this one.  The house is small and in original, well-cared-for 1941 condition - pretty cool actually.  They don't build houses with neat cove ceilings like they used to.  It's the le... 05/05/2009

Aminor earthquake hit the South Bay Of Los Angeles yesterday, but it was very mild and felt like a sharp short jolt. The temblor measured a preliminary magnitude 4.4, and was centered in the Santa Monica Mountains. There were no reports of damage or injuries, but it was a good reminder to think about emergency preparadness and seismic safety. ( See my blog post on emergency planning at http://activerain.com/blogsview/927226/Are-you-prepared-for-a-natural-disaster ) For information abut buying or selling a home in the South Bay of Los Angeles or on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, visit my website at http://www.maureenmegowan.com 05/02/2009

There will be a Town Hall Meeting for the Lunada Bay Community on Sunday May 17ath from 3:30 to 5:30 pm in the MPR room of the Lunada Bay Elementary School. On the Agenda will be: *   Parcel Tax Overview - Speaking will be Walker Williams, PVPUSD Superintendent *   Palos Verdes Estates Update - Speaking will be Ellen Perkins, PVE Mayor,, and Joseph Hoefgen, PVE City Manager *   2009 Lunad Bay Homeowners Association Community Donation *   2009 Hometown Hero Award Refreshments will be served, so please come and meet some of your neighbors!! For more information about Lunada Bay and the Palos Verdes Peninsula, visit my website at http://www.maureenmegowan.com   05/01/2009

There are 97 Single Family Homes listed for sale in Palos Verdes Estates as of May 1, 2009 and 12 of them are located in the Valmonte neighborhood. Valmonte real estate update for April 2009: Active Listings:  12 Single Family Homes are currently for sale. Pending Sales: 3 Single family Homes are currently in escrow priced from $1,239,000 to $1,995,000. April Sales: 0   Previous Market Reports Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800 South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. Find Norma on: Facebook - Twitter - LinkedIn - Email No... 05/01/2009

There are 97 Single Family Homes listed for sale in Palos Verdes Estates as of May 1, 2009 and 21 of those homes are located in Malaga Cove. Malaga Cove neighborhood update for April 2009: Active Listings:  21 Single Family Homes are listed for sale. Pending Sales:  0 April Sales:  2 homes closed escrow:  1525 Via Montemar - $1950,000;  445 Palos Verdes Dr. - $2,125,000. Contact Norma Toering for more information on any of the sales or listings in the Monte Malaga area. Previous Market Reports Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800 South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Red... 05/01/2009

There are 97 Single Family Homes for sale in Palos Verdes Estates as of May 1, 2009 and 21 of them are located in the Monte Malaga neighborhood. Monte Malaga neighborhood update for April 2009: Active Listings:  21 Single Family Homes are for sale priced from $1,198,000 to $12,900,000. Pending Sales:  4 Single Family Homes are in escrow priced from $1,695,000 to $2,899,000. April Sales:  2 Single Family Homes sold in April: 1401 Cataluna - $1,700,000;  1509 Lower Paseo La Cresta - $4,300,000. For more information on sales or listings in the Monte Malaga area call Norma Toering 310.493.8333. Previous Market Reports Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800 South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Pa... 05/01/2009