Real estate team commits to making Playa Vista a great place to live By Bridgette M. Redman With parents in the business, Tami Humphrey knew early on the difference a realtor can make in the lives of families and of a community. “I love helping people,” Humphrey says. “That’s really what made me fall in […]
California Freestyle
Deutsch LA and CA Milk Advisory Board launch new musically-driven campaign By Kamala Kirk Playa Vista-based creative agency Deutsch LA has partnered with the California Milk Advisory Board to launch a new musically-driven campaign called “California Freestyle.” As part of their new ‘Live in the Golden State’ positioning, the California Milk Advisory Board (aka Real […]
Backyard Block Party
RUNWAY hosts family-friendly event with food and drinks, live music and movies By Kamala Kirk Photos by Chris Mortenson To kick off summer, RUNWAY Playa Vista hosted a Backyard Block Party on May 19 that featured food, drinks, live entertainment and movies. The family-friendly event included drinks and cocktails provided by Joliet. From 5 to […]
Max to the Rescue
17-year-old volunteers at PetSpace to help animals By Michele Robinson Seventeen-year-old Max Huber is passionate about helping animals and has logged over 300 volunteer hours at Wallis Annenberg PetSpace in Playa Vista. “It’s easy to want to volunteer there,” Huber says. “The staff is very welcoming, warm and friendly. They make me feel […]
Serving the Community
For our special July/August issue we shine the spotlight on businesses and individuals who are serving the community in different ways. On the cover we feature Team Tami, a local realty team led by Playa Vista resident Tami Humphrey that is committed to making a difference in the lives of families and the community. After […]
A New Way to Shop
Amazon One comes to Playa Vista’s Whole Foods Market By Oliver Grynberg Playa Vista Whole Foods recently introduced customers to Amazon One, a new and optional way of shopping. Amazon’s new biometric-based palm recognition and payment system is now available for use at the Playa Vista Whole Foods Market, which joins a growing list […]
Bon Appétit
Going out and discovering new places to eat is one of my favorite pastimes. Whether it’s an old-time spot with years of history or a brand-new restaurant in the area, I love experiencing different culinary adventures while supporting local business owners. On the cover of our Foodie Finds issue we feature Playa Vista resident, food […]
Getting Funky With It
Comedians open backyard for monthly stand-up event By Bridgette M. Redman The last thing people needed to lose during the pandemic was laughter. Ryan Churchill and Nick Hoff hatched a plan that made sure people wouldn’t have to do without—and it gave birth to an ongoing monthly series of events at a place they call […]
Premium Leather Goods with Purpose
Parker Clay is on a mission to empower at-risk women By Kamala Kirk When Brittany and Ian Bentley visited Ethiopia, they met local women overcoming the odds, discovered beautiful traditions, and learned about world-class materials that have been the backbone of luxury brands for decades, but with no recognition or growth to show for it. […]
Local Italian Joint
The Slice continues to delight Playa Vista community after 18 years By Haley Beyer Luc Trasleglise bought The Slice in 2015 and has run it ever since. He, along with seven others, work seven days a week to bring smiles to customers’ faces. Customers can choose to have their food delivered or schedule a […]