FROM ANNENBERG PETSPACE The coolest buddies in Playa Vista are waiting for their new forever homes Eddy Check out this cute dude! Eddy is at the perfect age to enter a new home and follow your lead. Show this little guy the ropes and take him on all your adventures. Bring home the perfect companion today! […]
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Editor
Season’s Greetings
Just as I was finally getting used to writing 2022 down, the year is already coming to an end. 2020 and 2021 seemed to take forever, but the past year went by in an instant. It was an extremely busy time with a return to the workplace for many of us, along with in-person events […]
Food
‘Sugar and Spice With Apple Is Nice’
Picking apples is a much-loved autumn activity in my family. But once we have had our fun visiting the local orchard, we have such an abundance of apples that we can’t eat them fast enough before they turn soft and mealy. Although I am a fan of apple pie, crumble and muffins, I wanted to […]
Brazilian Steakhouse
Fogo de Chão opens new location in El Segundo By Kamala Kirk Internationally-renowned Brazilian restaurant Fogo de Chão recently opened the doors to its third Los Angeles location in El Segundo. Located just minutes from the Westside, the new location features a stunning marble and gold exterior, soaring windows, modern chandeliers, natural wood paneling and […]
Fall Flavors
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams debuts special seasonal treats By Kamala Kirk Now that autumn is officially here, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is getting everyone into the spirit of the season with the “How is it fall already?” collection, which features five classic flavors including Green Mint Chip, Boston Cream Pie, and Cookies in Cream. Pumpkin Cake […]
Events
EVENTS CALENDAR
Freeway Funk Yard Standup Comedy Thursday, Dec. 1 Freeway Funk Yard is a large hidden lot nestled near a secret Westside Los Angeles freeway where you can see some of LA’s top comics perform in an outdoor Playa Vista speakeasy. Hosted by Nick Hoff and Ryan Churchill.. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. $15 per person. […]
People
Building Businesses
Playa Vista entrepreneur finds success with multiple ventures By Bridgette M. Redman The entrepreneurial blood runs thick in Geoff Shames’ veins. From selling marked up candy to classmates to co-founding two marketing-related agencies, the Playa Vista entrepreneur has made a career of building businesses that cater to his passions and talents. It all started in the […]
Championing Diversity
Adrian Blake Mitchell opens access for local ballet dancers of color By Bridgette M. Redman (Courtesy photo) Adrian Blake Mitchell is determined to see that other young people—especially youth of color—are able to have the same access to ballet that he did. Mitchell and his partner, Andrea Lassakova, recently fled Russia after Ukraine was […]
Travel
Literary Hiking Guide
New book spotlights San Gabriel Mountains’ best trails By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski The way David Harris sees it, San Gabriel Mountains trails are like his children. He can’t choose a favorite. “There are so many, and each one has its charms in a special way,” he says. Harris is so close to the subject matter that […]