Playa Vista’s women in tech are a special breed. Constantly moving forward with confidence and intelligence, they bring value and diversity to Silicon Beach. But the women at businesses like Science 37, Belkin and YouTube aren’t the first to innovate in Playa Vista. They had a predecessor. She even walked the halls of some of […]
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Innovation Day @ CTRL Collective
New ideas come in many packages. On May 24, CTRL Collective’s co-working space in Playa Vista hosted its third annual Innovation Day, an opportunity for members to “come together, get to know each other … showcase their projects, and show off what they’ve been working on,” event planning leader Cassidy McClean said. The event featured […]
Healthy Spot Grand Opening @ Runway
Happy people and their pups gathered at Runway on Saturday, April 28, for a “pawty” to celebrate the arrival of Healthy Spot’s newest location. More than your average pet store, Healthy Spot offers highly nutritious meal options for pets and also includes a full-service pet grooming salon. Healthy Spot passed out Kelly green limited-edition bandanas, […]
Spring Carnival @ Runway
Runway hosted a special Spring Carnival for the fundraising Friends of Playa Vista Elementary School on Sunday, April 22, with traditional street fair fun that drew families near and far. Activities included classic outdoor games like lassoing horns at the bull rope or hammering the strength-testing high striker. A 25-foot Ferris wheel rose above the […]
Puppy Hour @ Bluff Creek Fields
Bluff Creek Fields hosted Playa Vista’s second annual Puppy Hour — a social happy hour for dogs and their humans — on April 13, a wonderfully warm and sunny Saturday that made up for a February outing being postponed due to sudden rainstorms. People and their pooches filled the dog park with smiles and excited […]
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Tanner’s on the Job
The Guilanians’ five-year-old son does his part to make Playa Vista more sustainable By Robyn Paris When Serenade condominium complex board member Mike Valerio had the idea last year to invite a Playa Vista child to help recycle residents’ used bulbs and batteries, Tim and Lindsey Guilanians had a hunch their energetic five-year-old son Tanner […]
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Sweet, Sweet Success
Stacy’s Cookie Lounge is taking edible artwork to a whole new level By Jessica Koslow Imagine walking through the doors of Stacy’s Cookie Lounge at happy hour. There are drinks being poured (lots of tea) and cookies all around: Super Snickerdoodle, El Gringo Picante and gluten-free chocolate chip, just to name a few. You melt […]
¡Hola Mezcal!
The smoky, sexy and sophisticated tequila alternative is finally getting its moment By Andy Vasoyan For those above a certain age, the word “tequila” can provoke a powerful emotional response. Some react with strong negatives born from unpleasant memories, others a manic grin and a willingness to call in sick the next day. Like the […]
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Playa Vista’s New Bestie
KAWS’ giant BFF has turned a Hercules Campus courtyard into a growing tourist attraction By Shanee Edwards Looking for a new best friend? You’re in luck! Your new BFF has just moved to Playa Vista and is ready to hang out. Sure, BFF is electric blue, has x’d-out eyes on top of his head, weighs […]
A Bombshell’s Double Life
Actress Hedy Lamarr was also a brilliant inventor who spent a lot of time in what’s now Playa Vista By Shanee Edwards “Any girl can be glamorous,” actress Hedy Lamarr once said. “All you have to do is stand still and look stupid.” Lamarr was certainly glamorous, but definitely not stupid. Bewitchingly beautiful, few […]
‘Soccer Taken Seriously’
The Playa Champions League builds community around a shared passion for athletic competition By Andy Vasoyan As Americans, it seems that every four years the rest of the world rises up in unison to rub our faces in the fact that yes, soccer is the biggest sport in the world, and yes, as a whole […]
Healthy
Stay Safe in the Surf and Sun
Dr. Cara Stalzer of Cedars-Sinai Playa Vista on avoiding common summer injuries By Courtnay Robbins One of the best parts of living in Playa Vista is being so close to the beach. Whether summer fun means catching a wave on your surfboard or frolicking in the sand with your little ones, Dr. Cara Stalzer of Cedars-Sinai Playa Vista has some tips on how to prevent […]
A Different Kind of Workout
Different Breed fitness studio focuses on high performance and individual results By Shanee Edwards Different Breed Strength & Conditioning celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, April 7, with free classes, thumping music, giveaways and a delicious healthy lunch. The brainchild of chiseled fitness expert Kyle Shepherd, the spacious, barn-red studio is situated in a former […]
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Saturdays in June and July Yoga for a Cause Alexa Parashos guides this donation-based outdoor yoga session all about renewing body, mind and commitment to doing good. Proceeds from June sessions help HomeAid Los Angeles provide housing and supportive services for youth, veterans, women and families in crisis. July sessions benefit the nonprofit Wounded Warrior […]
