There was something fun for every ghoul and goblin during this year’s Boo Fest at Playa Vista Elementary School. Some enjoyed sampling chili from five local chefs, and others munched on fall-themed sweet treats like cupcakes adorned with chocolate spiders and brownies topped with candy corn. Principal Rebecca Johnson greeted guests dressed as a stylish […]
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Monster Dash 5K @ Runway
If there’s one thing Playa Vistans love, it’s an active lifestyle. Throw in some costumes and, hey, it’s a party. On Oct. 27, Elevation Corporate Fitness held its inaugural Monster Dash, a 5K run/walk race for the entire family. The race concluded with a yoga class, free pumpkin pancakes and a costume contest. Rob Hardin […]
The Roaring Twenties
The year 2020 is upon us. Gone are the aughts, tens and teens of the third millennium. For someone who still occasionally writes 19 when I go to date a form, getting my head around 2020 is a big deal. When I was a little girl I’d often wonder what life would be like after […]
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A Higher Level of Perfection
Sweet Fish’s new chef balances Japanese tradition with California creativity By Angela Matano Sweet Fish Sushi Bar & Restaurant has been serving delicious Japanese cuisine and a delightful array of sakes for about ten years with admirable consistency. The space manages to be both casual and fun, punctuated throughout with fire engine red chairs. But […]
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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 […]
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A Classical Flutist Goes Hip Hop
Year-long Sunday Service gig with rapper Kanye West kept Gina Luciani on her toes Story By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | Photo by Zsuzsi Steiner Playa Vista flutist Gina Luciani performed with rapper Kayne West at Coachella and his Sunday Service dates throughout the last year. She learned something most people would expect from the controversial West: […]
Childcare for the 21st Century
Brella offers working (or just exhausted) parents an exciting new resource Story By By Jessica Koslow | Photo by Brella Everything is available on-demand these days. So why should childcare be any different? That’s the concept behind Brella, a new childcare model launched in Playa Vista in November. Say you and your friend are new […]
Sisters in Step
Twin dancers double down on the American Dream Story by Jessica Koslow | Photo by Maria Martin “You guys are the cutest things on planet Earth,” gushed “So You Think You Can Dance” judge Vanessa Hudgens. “My heart is melting for you guys.” “You guys are adorable,” added judge Mary Murphy. “I wish I could […]
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Beach Body Positivity
Peachy Keen Swim is disrupting the swimwear industry one bikini at a time Story By By Kellie Chudzinski | Photo by Lauren Brown Despite the fashion industry’s push toward body positivity and size inclusion, one area has lagged behind: swimwear. Leah Sullivan, Summer Morgan and Delaney Drexler set out to create a swimsuit brand […]
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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 […]