Summer Champs
We caught up with some prominent locals to find out what they are watching, reading and listening to this season.
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- Edited byLaila Samimi
Dane Zaun | Professional surfer for Hurley
TV
Shark Tank
“It’s about upstart businesses trying to get investment help. It’s pretty entertaining, and there are also a few good tips!”
Pages
Surfing Magazine
“It’s my life, and I like to read about and see what my friends are doing around the world.”
Music
Hip-Hop/Rap
“I listen to all kinds of music, but lately I’ve been tuning in to the hip-hop and rap stations on the radio. It puts you in the mood to have a good time, which is perfect for summer!”
Kara Mickelson | Personal chef & food stylist
TV
The Voice
“I love that people are confident enough to put themselves on the line and have their artistic abilities critiqued. Culinary art is also a performance art, so I can relate to it in that aspect.”
Pages
Blood, Bones & Butter
by Gabrielle Hamilton
“This is a well-written and compelling personal story about life as a chef. Hamilton writes in a way that forces a picture into your mind and puts you into the scene as if you were there.”
Music 
Colbie Caillat and
Jack Johnson
“For the summer season, I love light, easy listening that is great for summer get-togethers and barbeques. It’s perfect background music while cooking outdoors.”
Joanna Edgerton | Beach cities health district board
TV
2012 Summer Olympics
“Every two years during the Summer Olympics, I actually look forward to coming home each day to watch the action; it’s two weeks of straight entertainment!”
Pages
Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert
“Bovary was such a complex, evil character yet at the same time so human. I just love this book; it’s beautifully written.”
Music
Alicia Keys
“I never tire of Alicia Keys. She is an amazing musician and songwriter with a beautiful voice and true musical talent. She’s as good as they get.”
Dynamic Duo
Mother and daughter fitness experts join forces to help expand each other’s vision.
Head of the Class
South Bay public schools are not only thriving, they are excelling. With graduation rates at or near 100%, high test scores, top rankings on multiple lists and, most importantly, an enthusiastic student population … we’re getting it right. Why do our public schools continue to earn high marks while so many others are barely passing?
Endless Talent
Fifty years ago John Van Hamersveld created iconic artwork that captured an era, including the famous poster for the film Endless Summer. As popular culture continues to celebrate his past, John hopes his current work will shift that focus toward the future.
