A Century of Light: U.S. Coast Guard and community members celebrate the Point Vicente Lighthouse’s 100 years of service in aiding navigation off our coast [Image 3 of 8]

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

05.02.2026

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Richard Uranga 

U.S. Coast Guard PADET Los Angeles

Coast Guard Auxiliarist Francisco Lacy from AUX Flotilla 5-9 poses for a photo dress in a WWII-era lighthouse keeper’s uniform at the 100th anniversary celebration of the Point Vicente Lighthouse in Palos Verdes, May 2, 2026. The centennial celebration, hosted by Coast Guard Base Los Angeles-Long Beach, brought together local partners, agencies and community members to honor the lighthouse and its Coast Guard and Auxiliary caretakers for 100 years of service to navigation.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Richard B. Uranga)

• Date Taken: 05.02.2026
• Date Posted: 07.01.2026 15:37
• Photo ID: 9786619
• VIRIN: 260502-G-QP014-1057
• Resolution: 3213x5712
• Size: 2.37 MB
• Location: RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, US