Princesses come in all shapes and sizes, so whether you’re partial to Princess Leia, Wonder Woman or real-life princess, Meghan Markle, princesses provide role models to little girls everywhere. But as most woke moms will tell you, the message isn’t about beauty; being a true princess is about embracing ones femininity and inner strength. On […]
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Safer at Home
COVID-19 is impacting everything. Playa Vista has turned into a bit of a ghost town as people are trying to observe the Safer At Home order. Some of Runway’s restaurants are still open for take-out and delivery; please order from them and other local restaurants. The Resort & The CenterPointe Club are closed to visitors […]
Playa Vista Poker Party @ SPRY Society
Playa Vista Events sponsored the Playa Vista Poker Party on Saturday, February 29, to benefit the Culver Palms chapter of Meals on Wheels, a free meal delivery service for anyone who’s homebound. The event was hosted by a Marylin Monroe impersonator, with wine, snacks and, of course, Texas Holdem poker. Meals on Wheels board member […]
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A Fresh Take on Fresh Fish
Baja Catch & Grill brings Mexican seafood fusion to Playa Vista Story by Lawrence Yee | Photos by Zsusi Steiner When restauranteur Gaby Maalouf wanted to branch out from his eponymous Mediterranean restaurants, he knew exactly what cuisine he wanted to tackle next. “I’ve always been a fan of Baja-style seafood,” Maalouf explained. “Baja-style seafood” […]
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Interior designer Julia Newman specializes in accessible design for people of all abilities By Shanee Edwards “Once I started to see discrimination in design, I couldn’t stop seeing it everywhere,” recalls local interior designer Julia Newman, who now specializes in crafting beautiful living spaces around the specific needs of clients with mobility challenges. Newman has […]
People
Adventure Awaits for Kai Indeglia
Local teen to explore a Montana Indian Reservation By Robyn Paris Playa Vista resident Kai Indeglia is a 16-year old who attends Mar Vista High School in El Segundo. Like most teenagers, she lives an active lifestyle, playing basketball, volleyball and tennis. But not all teens have a vision to personally make the world a […]
Meet Your Neighbors
Laurenne Sala Copywriter for Deutsch Laurenne says she wanted to work in advertising ever since she was a kid. “I think it’s because I saw Uncle Joey and Uncle Jesse on [the sitcom] ‘Full House,’” she says with a laugh. She attended the famous Miami Ad School and currently works for Deutsch LA, where she’s worked […]
Working as a team onscreen and off
‘Big Brother’ stars Jackson Michie and Holly Allen find a new reality in Playa Vista By Kellie Chudzinski Reality TV has become a staple of culture in the U.S. and around the world, often in the name of a guilty pleasure. Fans of CBS’s mega-hit reality show “Big Brother” may recognize two familiar faces from the […]
Healthy
Pet Safety During Coronavirus
Q&A with Veterinarian Dr. J.J. Rawlinson of Annenberg PetSpace By Shanee Edwards Maintaining our own health and that of our family during the COVID-19 pandemic (also known as the coronavirus) is of paramount importance. But what if you consider your dog as a family member? Here in Playa Vista many of us consider our four-legged […]
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For Everybody’s Kids
Playa Vista Elementary took the teachers’ strike to Jefferson Boulevard Story By Shanee Edwards | Photo by Zsuzsi Steiner Morning commuters honked in support as teachers, parents, students and one Vietnamese potbellied pig took to Jefferson Boulevard on Jan. 18 in support of the LAUSD teachers’ strike. While it was day five of the strike, […]
A Very Special Delivery
Elon Musk pays a surprise visit to Playa Vista By Shanee Edwards Financial planner Devin Scott was excited to finally go pick up his customized Tesla 3. When he got a call saying that the car would instead be delivered to his Playa Vista home, he didn’t think too much of it. But when Scott […]
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5 Expert Tips for: Traveling with Kids
Your getaway doesn’t have to be a headache — just follow these easy tips By Jill Carter It’s that time of year again. The kids are back in school and before we know it, the holidays will be upon us. The idea of going away with the family is always a good one; it’s the […]