South Bay People

Meet the entrepreneurs, artists, leaders, innovators and personalities shaping life across the South Bay.

Faces of the South Bay

The Good Stuff About the South Bay Starts with Cris Bennett

Few restaurant owners are as closely connected to the South Bay as Cris Bennett. For..

John Van Hamersveld: The Visionary Artist Who Helped Shape California Culture

On the Palos Verdes Peninsula, creativity often thrives quietly behind gates, winding roads, and ocean-view..

Meet Shirtless Keith: The Story Behind the Local Legend

The Palos Verdes Cyclist Who Became a South Bay Legend Originally published in Palos Verdes..

The Secret Ingredient | How Mike Zislis Built a Hospitality Legacy in the South Bay of Los Angeles

Written by Kristin Borden | June 2026 In an industry where restaurants close, concepts fade,..