South Bay American Firsts: A July 4th History Tour
A Surprising Amount of America's Story Connects to the South Bay
Published July 2, 2026 · By The Chhabria Real Estate Team, South Bay, CA · DRE# 01821437
As the nation marks its 250th birthday this Fourth of July, here's a fact worth rais...
How to check cell service and internet at a South Bay address before you buy
Two free maps show cell signal and internet providers by address. What each measures, what it misses, and when to check in a South Bay home purchase.
Which 2028 Olympic Events Are Coming to the South Bay?
Four places in and around the South Bay have confirmed 2028 Olympic venues: the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, seven venues in Long Beach, and SoFi Stadium and Intuit Dome in Inglewood. Torrance, El Segu...
When smart moves skyrocket: the SpaceX IPO and South Bay real estate
SpaceX raised $75 billion on June 11, 2026. What the lock-up means for South Bay sellers and buyers, with seller and buyer checklists.
The South Bay Gives Back: Why the Biggest Parties of the Year Are Fundraisers
The biggest party of the year in Manhattan Beach is a school fundraiser. Here is why that is true across the South Bay, which evenings matter, and how to take part.
Where to Adopt a Dog or Cat in the South Bay
Six volunteer-run groups work the South Bay, most of them foster-based rather than shelters. Who they are and how adopting from a foster group works.
Where Does a Lost Pet Go in the South Bay?
Three agencies cover the Beach Cities and the Peninsula and their territories do not overlap. Which shelter takes an animal found on your street, and which one will turn it away.
Which South Bay Emergency Vets Are Open 24 Hours?
The four animal hospitals open around the clock between El Segundo and San Pedro, with addresses, numbers and what each one is for.
528, 530 and 532 The Strand, Hermosa Beach: an oceanfront triplex under contract
Under Contract
Updated October 3, 2026.
Volleyball nets going up south of the Hermosa Pier. Bikes stacked against a garage door on 6th Court. The Strand filling with local foot traffic by nine on a Saturday.
528, 530 and 532 The Strand went ...
Can You Bring a Dog to South Coast Botanic Garden?
Pet dogs are not admitted on ordinary days. How Dog Walking Hours work, what it costs and which areas are off limits.