The Rolling Hills Estates City Council Tuesday night approved the long-delayed plans for a residential development known as Butcher Ranch. The 11-home project at Palos Verdes Drive East and Palos Verdes Drive North,  has been discussed on and off for decades. The homes will range from a planned 3,490 sq. ft. and 4,689 sq. ft.  Bishop Ranch porject proposed for southeast corner of Palos Verdes Drive North and Palos Verdes Drive South ( brown land area between the Jack Kramer tennis club and Palos Verdes Drive North ) The current proposal includes a Tentative Tract Map (Tract No. 52214) to subdivide the 8.55 acre site into 14 lots (Lots 1-13, and Lot A), the vacation of Casaba Road right-of-way (Lot A), a Neighborhood Compatibility Determination, and a Grading plan to establish a subdivis... 11/12/2010

The South-Bay Daily        The Promenade of the Peninsula Shopping center in Rolling Hills Estates is fully decorated for the season. A spectacular tree at the main courtyard was decorated and lit this week.   The Surfing world lost one of it's best at age Andy Irons 32. See story Video tribute at Media on our Front Page and a video of Andy Irons I Surf Because.   Check out the Calendar of upcoming South Bay Events in Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach! South Bay Special Events Calendar and Activities Los Angeles southbayevents.com   Holiday Decorating Trends - 5 Looks for the Holidays Coastal Living.com   Festival Saturday in Hermosa Beach to celebrate re-opening Pier Ave after many months of construction.  HEADLINES EDUCATION STORIES ART & ENTERTAINMENT TRAVEL Kim Jones ... 11/12/2010

I previewed the Lowest Priced Rolling Hills Estates Home (Single Family Residence) This week. This value home is $80,000 under the next home for sale in the city. A buy to say the least, leaving some room in the budget to freshen up some cosmetics of the home. You will find an elevated pool and pool house. 3 bedrooms in over 1,700 SQ Ft., on a 12,000 SQ Ft. Lot. Enjoy city light views. Beautiful wooded neighborhood close to Palos Verdes Drive East and PV Drive North. Easy freeway access for commuters. Offered at $819,000. Detailed Property information for 27837 Conestoga Drive, Rolling Hills Estates Give us a call if you have questions or for a showing of this home. Photos: Kim Jones 11/10/2010

The Rolling Hills Estates City Council tonight will weigh long-delayed plans for a residential development known as Butcher Ranch. Municipal staff have recommended approving the 11-home project at Palos Verdes Drive East and Palos Verdes Drive North, which has been discussed on and off for decades. The homes will range from a planned 3,490 sq. ft. and 4,689 sq. ft. The 7:30 p.m. meeting is at City Hall, 4045 Palos Verdes Drive North.  Bishop Ranch porject proposed for southeast corner of Palos Verdes Drive North and Palos Verdes Drive South ( brown land area between the Jack Kramer tennis club and Palos Verdes Drive North ) The current proposal includes a Tentative Tract Map (Tract No. 52214) to subdivide the 8.55 acre site into 14 lots (Lots 1-13, and Lot A), the vacation of Casaba Roa... 11/09/2010

Enjoy the Beautiful community of Rolling Hills Estates, an equestrian friendly community. Newly listed Properties in Rolling Hills Estates - November 1 - November 7th, 2010. Statistics All Active Listings - 21 Current 21) List Price ADOM Selling Price BR BA Year Built SqFt Lot SqFt Min 819,000 1 - 2 1.00 1947 1,154 9,990 Max 2,450,000 1140 - 5 7.00 2002 6,000 36,155 Avg 1,337,305 156 - 4 2.98 1962 2,651 20,504 Link To All Active Listing Details, photos    Photo: Kim Jones     11/07/2010

The South-Bay Daily  as shared by 74 people on Kim Jones’s Twitter list Feature: Happy to See Nicole Leigh of leftbeachfotos, a local entrepreneur Based in Hermosa Beach. Featured today SouthBay Daily All Things Coastal. Nicole designs customized photos with messages written in sand. For coastal living fans this is a must see. Nicole sells her photos online and does custom work. See More Introducing Sand Impressions by leftbeachfotos… See More South Bay and Palos Verdes Articles: HEADLINES  STORIES  EDUCATION  SPORTS  TRAVEL  ART & ENTERTAINMENT  BUSINESS     Kim Jones is sharing tweets of her favorite South Bay sources for up to the minute news, events and lifestyle information for the south bay, Los Angeles Area. Towns include, Palos Verdes, Torrance, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Man... 11/07/2010

Rising Stars, a philanthropic organization, presents "Gleefest 2010," its eighth annual gala to benefit foster youth education and the performing arts. The event will be emceed by ABC7 anchor Phillip Palmer and feature a live musical production with music from the television show "Glee." The $200 ticket gets you dinner, cocktails and the show. Proceeds allow the Norris Center's education department to offer performing arts scholarships to local disadvantaged and foster children who would not be able to participate in the program without financial assistance. The organization also provides college scholarships to recently emancipated foster youths to cover expenses beyond tuition which often prevents them from being able to attend. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at 27570 Crossfie... 11/04/2010

Rolling Hills Estates Home Sales Status: All Active Properties Rolling Hills Estates (30 total properties on market)   Type: Single Family Residence (19)     List Price ADOM Selling Price BR BA Year Built SqFt Lot SqFt Min 819,000 3 - 2 1.00 1947 1,154 9,990 Max 2,450,000 1134 - 5 7.00 2002 6,000 36,155 Avg 1,388,968 178 - 4 3.03 1963 2,774 20,956 Sum 26,390,400   -           Type: Condominium (10)     List Price ADOM Selling Price BR BA Year Built SqFt Lot SqFt Min 195,000 5 - 1 1.00 1973 659   Max 370,000 210 - 2 2.00 1973 951 3,559 Avg 266,690 71 - 1 1.40 1973 776 1,823 Sum 2,666,900   -           Type: Townhouse (1)     List Price ADOM Selling Price BR BA Year Built SqFt Lot SqFt Min 549,000 94 - 2 3.00 1978 1,570 2,980 Max 549,000 94 - 2 3.00 1978 1,570 2,980 Avg 549,000 94 - 2 3.0... 11/01/2010

Stewart Penn | Penn Properties | stewart@pennpropertiesla.com | (310) 844-6515 55 Seaview Drive South, Rolling Hills Estates, CA Sought-after 3-Bed Townhouse 3BR/2+1BA Condo offered at $669,000 Year Built 1973 Sq Footage 2,134 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 3 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $395 per month DESCRIPTION Sought-after Seaview Villas offering resort-like living. Immaculate move-in condition with fresh paint & new carpets throughout. Wonderfully spacious 3-Bed 2.5-Bath townhouse with attached double garage. Master suite with loft-type lounge plus additional two bedrooms on downstairs level opening to private patios. Living and dining-room features vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace. Clubhouse, pool, sauna, spa and Tennis Court in beautifully ma... 10/30/2010

The La Cresta area of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates( area 172 in map below )had the following real estate market activity for single family residences during the 3rd Quarter of 2010 : Properties Sold:  7 Address                        Sales Price BR BA  Sq.ft.  $/Sq.ft  Yr.Blt. MLS#  Sold Date     Days on Mkt. 28961 Crestridge RD      $1,060,000 2 3.00 2,455 $431.77 1964 V10071402 9/03/10      60 20 Coveview DR             $1,450,000 3 4.00 2,523 $574.71 1963 V10025159 8/31/10     122 14 Covered Wagon        $1,480,000 4 4.00 3,352 $441.53 1981 V10068334 9/02/10      69 19 Country Meadow RD  $1,510,000 5 3.00 3,372 $447.81 1979 S10058308 8/09/10      21 52 Via Porto Grande       $1,680,000 5 5.00 3,533 $475.52 1995 V10063754 7/27/10      29 16 Quarterhorse LN        $1,... 10/25/2010

The Palos Verdes Drive North area of the Palos Verdes Peninsula ( area 165 in map below )had the following real estate market activity for single family residences during the 3rd Quarter of 2010: Properties Sold: 22 Address                        Sales Price BR BA  Sq.ft.  $/Sq.ft   Dale of Sale         Days on Market   3815 N Palos Verdes DR    $900,000 3 2.00 1,669 $539.25  7/12/10                    90 4150 Roessler CT              $945,000 3 2.00 2,063 $458.07  7/20/10                  163 66 Ranchview RD              $959,500 3 3.00 1,980 $484.60  9/03/10                     8 25 Aurora DR                    $975,000 4 3.00 1,968 $495.43  8/31/10                    76 27078 Sunnyridge RD       $985,000 3 3.00 1,908 $516.25  9/28/10                    30 2 Seahurst RD               ... 10/20/2010

As reported by Forbes, America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes. South Bay towns of Rolling Hills 90274 (3), Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (61), Rolling Hills Estates 90274 (159), Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (198), Palos Verdes Peninsula 90274 (207), Hermosa Beach 90254 (138), Manhattan Beach 90266 (87), Redondo Beach 90277 (290) all make the list.  Check your Town's Ranking on the Forbes' List. To See The List Click on the Forbes Logo. Palos Verdes Estates Photo Kim Jones Search All The Active Listings From Your Computer: Search Like An Agent OR Use Our Free Mobile Application for All Phones See Below.  10/19/2010

Nansen Field, Rolling Hills Estates, is nestled in the midst of neighborhood homes.  There you will find a green patch of grass hidden away from the flow of traffic on Hidden Valley Road right off of Palos Verdes Drive North, and a block west of Hawthorne Blvd.  Nansen Field has a long history going back to the Vanderlip family era.   It was originally set aside for the Norwegian seaman who were on layover waiting for their ships to sail, and became their sports field.  The building located on the property was brought overland from Fort MacArthur and became the field's clubhouse. Elin Vanderlip is credited for convincing her husband's family corporation into selling the property for a small cost ($4300). In 1947 the Norwegian Consul signed the deed, and in 1952 the property was deeded ... 10/18/2010

PV Horse Property Update We are very fortunate to live in an area with diverse lifestyle choices. The Palos Verdes Peninsula is commuting distance to metropolitan Los Angeles, yet we can feel like we are in the country if we choose. Portions of Rolling Hills Estates, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Rolling Hills, Rancho Palos Verdes are zoned for horses. Credit/Caspian Brighthub.com Currently Palos Verdes Peninsula has a total of 26 active properties either improved (with actual horse facilities) or unimproved (no horse facilities). Out of the 26 homes for sale 19 are improved with horse facilities. There are a couple of entry level horse properties that really stand out.  First is 26717 Westvale Rd, Palos Verdes Peninsula, in the community of Westfield listed for $888,000. The home is on a lo... 10/18/2010

Palos Verdes Drive North neighborhood real estate and home sales report for the Rolling Hills Estates & Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA in September 2010. Active listings: 26 Homes are listed for sale priced from $819,000 to $2,450,000. Pending sales: 2 Houses are in escrow priced at $915,000 and $1,350,000. September sales: 7 Homes sold in September 2010: Ranchview Rd $959,500 Sunnyridge Rd $985,000 Santa Bella Rd $997,000 Eastvale Road $1,050,000 Colina Lane $1,235,000 Westvale Road  $1,320,000 Peacock Ln $1,350,000 Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800 PalosVerdesLifestyle - Nominated by Relocation.com as one of the top ten Los Angeles area real estate blogs. Ranked by Technorati in the top 1% of all blogs. As seen in the Daily Breeze... 10/17/2010

Market Update for homes in Rolling Hills Estates.  Pending Sale This Week    Property was originally listed at $1,475,000, listing price at the time of pending sale was $1,350,000. The home is in a terrific location near Hawthorne Blvd., and Palos Verdes Dr N. equestrian trail. Beds 3, Baths 3, Square Feet 2,979. Large lot zoned for horses. Property is in need of TLC Built in 1976. Looking for Equestrian Homes? Please Let us know if you would like more information about any of the listings shown. We can set up a custom search for you, or search on your own. Email:southbayliving@gmail.com or Sign up for a self service search. Either way, we are available for questions.        Within the past 90 days 14 homes in Rolling Hills Estates have sold with the following statistics.  Sold Propert... 10/17/2010

The South Coast Botanic Garden recently celebrated their 50th Anniversary.  Palos Verdes real estate owners are lucky to have such a unique garden on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.  South Coast Botanic Garden is located on 87 acres with 2,500 different species of plants including 100 rare mature specimens.  There is much to do and see at the Gardens.  Over 200 species of birds are sighted annually.  You can wander the paths and see a small lake, a Mediterranean Garden, Rose Garden, Garden for the Senses, Cactus Garden, Children's Garden, Fuchsia Garden, Dahlia Garden, Herb Garden and Japanese Garden.  (click here to see a map of the Gardens)  South Coast Botanic Garden is also the only location in the South Bay to see a multitude of cherry blossoms each Spring (photo above). There are lec... 09/29/2010

Palos Verdes Drive North neighborhood real estate and home sales report for the Rolling Hills Estates and Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA in August 2010. Active listings: 25 Homes are listed for sale around the PV Drive North area priced from $875,000 to $2,450,000. Pending sales: 10 Houses are in escrow priced from $829,000 to $1,395,000. August sales: 5 Homes sold during August 2010: Aurora Dr $975,000 Rousseau Lane $998,000 Silver Saddle Ln $1,145,000 Aurora Dr $1,280,000 Deerhill Dr $1,325,000 Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800 PalosVerdesLifestyle - Nominated by Relocation.com as one of the top ten Los Angeles area real estate blogs. Ranked by Technorati in the top 1% of all blogs. As seen in the Daily Breeze newspaper. South Bay... 09/17/2010

No trip to Palos Verdes is complete without a mention of horseback riding.  One of the few communities that is still zoned for horses, the hill definitely supports the horseback tradition. For the city of Rolling Hills Estates, that support comes in the form of a 35-acre park called Ernie Howlett Park.   From the Rolling Hills Estates city website:   "This 35 acre park provides facilities to many sporting and leisure activities, including: four one-wall handball courts, multi-purpose athletic fields, a regulation basketball court, a sand volleyball court, picnic tables, barbecue pits, and a variety of playground equipment. The park also boasts a 3/4-mile running track and a bicycle path."   In addition, there is a Tennis Club and an Equestrian Center with three riding rings, a dressage... 09/15/2010

The following is an interesting article that ran today on the front page of the Daily Breeze about the Palos Verdes Landfill that also includes references to my husbands and my efforts to establish a dog park there: A land full of choices   By Melissa Pamer Staff Writer Posted: 08/16/2010 10:25:34 AM PDT Ethan Laden, manager of landfill operations at the Palos Verdes landfill discusses the power plant, which runs on methane gas collected from the landfill. (STEVE McCRANK) Nearly 30 years after the Palos Verdes Landfill stopped accepting household trash and hazardous waste, the site is carpeted in a lush, green expanse of trees, shrubs and grass. On Saturday, it was dotted with joggers as part of The Hills Are Alive annual race, and it's regularly populated by local equestrians and dog-w... 08/16/2010