The women who work and live in Playa Vista are special. They are business professionals, nurturing mothers, artists and tech-savvy creators, but most of all they care about family – both found and blood. When they’re not focused on family, they spend their free time volunteering, raising money or awareness for a cause they feel […]
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Playa Vista Moms Group Annual Summer Event @ Concert Park
Before she began singing to the crowd of local families, pop singer JoJo said, “I’m so happy to be here on a such a beautiful day, raising money for such a beautiful cause.” Known for her commitment to charitable causes, JoJo came out to help the Playa Vista Moms Group raise money for Children’s Hospital […]
Chinese Lessons @ Playa Vista Branch Library
Photos by Maria Martin This summer’s blockbuster movie “Crazy Rich Asians” created an enthusiastic following of fans seeking to learn more about China’s history, culture and, of course, the popular game of Mahjong. For adults interested in all things Chinese, Playa Vista Library recently partnered with the Ni Hao Chinese educational group to offer a […]
Media Day @ LA Clippers Training Facility
The LA Clippers hosted a Media Day on Sept. 24 at their training facility in Playa Vista. From rookie Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to international player Danilo Gallinari, athletes answered questions about training regimens and the future of the team before signing basketballs. Owner Steve Ballmer plans to create a $1.2 billion stadium by 2024 that will […]
Summertime, and the Livin’ is Easy
Surfing dogs. A French queen’s wedding gown. A man magically transformed into a donkey. Yoga in 106-degree heat. No, I’m not listing off all my crazy dreams from last night. This is a partial list of things that actually happened in Playa Vista over the first half of summer. The surfing dogs were part of […]
Steely Jam @ The Bandshell at Central Park
The Steely Dan tribute band Steely Jam performed live for the community on July 22, a warm Sunday evening. As the golden sunshine waned, it became clear there were two groups of people watching the concert: those who remember the 1970s and those who, well, have never operated a rotary phone. Despite the divide, Playa […]
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The Salgueiros Build an eSports Empire in Playa Vista
This Brazilian family has big plans to make your gaming a lot more rewarding By Brian Marks It’s an unusually overcast morning when I drive up to the Playa Vista home of Vanessa and Danilo Salgueiro. Despite the ominous atmosphere, the Villas at Sausalito are inviting and pleasant. Although the unit is hidden away from […]
Food
Ritrovo brings a simple menu with simple pleasures to Playa Vista
The husband and wife team behind Piccolo Ritrovo find strength in family and food By Jessica Koslow It’s easy to forget, as you bite into a delicious piece of pizza margherita or a tasty bite of gnocchi al pesto, that every restaurant has a story. Many are tales of triumph, starring real people powered by […]
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The Real Women of Playa Vista
Five amazing women charting bold and innovative paths Story By Shanee Edwards | Photos by Courtnay Robbins Susan Ko uses personal experience to heal others While Susan Ko was born in America, she is the child of Korean immigrants. She remembers watching the struggles her mother experienced when they went out shopping. “I watched as […]
Soul Survivor
Shepherd Hoodwin soothes the spirit by channeling the wisdom of Michael – a healing collective of souls By Shanee Edwards Shepherd Hoodwin is a master channel. If you don’t know what that means, you’re not alone. A channel is a person who allows a group of bodiless beings to speak through them. A channel is […]
Why We’re Waiting to Send Our Five-Year-Old to Kindergarten
By Gabrielle D’Addario Our five year old was reciting the ABC’s before hitting two, and can count pretty high, so when I considered waiting another year in preschool versus starting kindergarten, I originally opted for kindergarten. Most of our core group of friends in our preschool class were advancing to kindergarten. For us that meant […]
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7 Tips for Women’s Self-Defense
The women of Playa Vista learn how to fight back By Jessica Koslow While a few vendors are still packing up from the Saturday farmers market, a small crowd forms outside of an empty storefront at Runway. Inside the large store 13 athletically clad women are grabbing, kicking and screaming at a man named Nelson […]
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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 […]
Runway Says Bye-Bye to Cars
Playa Vista’s retail hub will reactivate the street that runs through it as a pedestrian promenade Inspired by the popularity of Runway Funday pop-ups and the local farmers market, the managers of Runway at Playa Vista say they will soon close the shopping and retail hub to automobile traffic, turning Runway Road into a bustling […]
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Monday, October 15 Improve Mindfulness with Chan Meditation Shana Han, a meditation instructor, will guide you through an hour of stretching, finding the correct sitting posture and a 15 to 30 minute silent meditation. Bring a yoga mat or towel. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at WeWork Playa Vista, 12655 West Jefferson Boulevard. Visit eventbrite.com to […]
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A Perfect Fit
Film producer Sonia Machado-Hines says yes to the Renaissance dress Every bride agonizes over finding the perfect wedding dress, but rarely does a bridal gown inspire a movie. For filmmaker and Playa Vista resident Sonia Machado-Hines, one dress did just that. She produced the short documentary “Dressing a Renaissance Queen,” about the painstaking recreation of […]