Palos Verdes Estates Real Estate

Palos Verdes Estates, City Guide

Palos Verdes Estates Community

Rancho Palos Verdes, on the Peninsula's southwest side, was incorporated in 1973 and is the newest and largest city . Close to 41,000 residents live in single family and multiple family dwellings in a little more than 13.6 square miles. The 7.5 square miles of unspoiled coastline feature striking topography with quiet coves and beaches protected by steep cliffs. One of the most exciting places to observe natural marine life is the rocky coves and beaches of Portuguese Bend. Jutting out into the Pacific Ocean and away from the heavy industrialized smog belt, the Palos Verdes Peninsula is a charmed place to live.

Palos Verdes Estates Education

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District serves the four Peninsula cities and has a population of approximately 9200 students. Students attend eight 5-K elementary schools, one K-5 parent participation school, two 6-8 intermediate school, one high school one continuation high school, and an adult education program. The district initiated a before and after school child-care program in the fall of 1996 at each elementary school site.

For nearly twenty years, the district has made adjustments in facilities, staff and program in response to declining enrollment: however, the past five years have seen a more stabilized enrollment, with some modest growth in the last two years. In the 1996-97 school year, the district responded to the state mandate to reduce class size to 20 to I in grades one and two at all elementary sites. Throughout the changes over recent years, the quality of the educational program has been maintained. Daily student attendance is well above 95%, and the dropout rate is below 1%. Students perform at the 97th to 99th percentiles in state and national testing.

Over 90% of the high school graduates pursue higher education. Students, staff and schools consistently receive recognition and awards in all curricular areas. Community volunteers make significant contributions to the public schools. The Peninsula Education Foundation has been successful in raising local funds to meet classroom needs. Strong PTA programs support and enrich schools delivery systems.

PALOS VERDES PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Palos Verdes Estates News

1. Ask the Lawyer: Knowing court procedures can help you beat a speeding ticket - Daily Breeze

   Q: How can I beat a speeding ticket in California? - B.W., Manhattan Beach A: A speeding ticket in California can be very expensive and may affect your insurance rates.

   
   
2. House of Hope fosters sobriety and renewal - The Daily Breeze

   For Kelly, standing on the dock at Torrance Superior Court six years ago, it was either the van ride to rehab or jail.

   
   
3. House of Hope fosters sobriety and renewal - The Daily Breeze

   For Kelly, standing on the dock at Torrance Superior Court six years ago, it was either the van ride to rehab or jail.

   
   
4. Out & About - The Daily Breeze

   The care and feeding of trees. The South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation invites those who enjoy gardening to attend a pruning and gardening lecture.

   
   
5. Extravagant spending in Bell, CA, is chump change in Barnstablea . - Citizens for Open Government COG

   The recent resignations of the City of Bella TMs Chief Administrative Officer, Robert Rizzo, who earned $787,637 a year a ' nearly twice the pay of President Barack Obama, Police Chief Randy Adams, whose annual salary of $457,000 double that of Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck, and Assistant City Manager Angela Spaccia, who makes $376,288 a ...

   
   
6. Obituaries - The Tidings

   Funeral services were held May 26 at Carondelet Center for Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet Miriam Therese Larkin, who died May 21 at the Carondelet Center in Los Angeles.