By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Los Angeles is known as the City of Angels. Throughout the wildfires, residents have proven this. Displaced herself, Ally Mathieu is giving back to the community by offering her Santa Monica studio, Paint:Lab, as a donation center. “Currently, I’m displaced from my home,” Mathieu said. “Fortunately, so fortunately, my building still stands. […]
A ‘Driving’ Force: The Grace and Wisdom Institute provides needed resources
By Alicia Venter As Angelenos turn to governmental and community-based support in the wake of the wildfires burning their homes and businesses down, a local nonprofit provided an easily forgotten, but crucial, resource to the organizations collecting essential items and donations. The Grace and Wisdom Institute provided drivers and cars, the means of transportation to […]
Grand Old Dame Gone: Theatre Palisades engulfed by fire
By Bridgette M. Redman Months ago, Theatre Palisades was preparing to kick off its 62nd season, celebrating 36 years in a beautiful building erected on member-donated land. They’d recently received two bequests that were going to fund needed renovations after water damage in last year’s storms. Now the building, the Pierson Playhouse, is gone, burned […]
Remain Vigilant: Protect yourself, your family from risks caused by wildfire smoke
By Marc Carrel As wildfires continue to affect communities across California, people not only need to remain vigilant about the threat of flames, but also the health risks posed by wildfire smoke. Wildfire smoke contains a mixture of fine particles (PM2.5), carbon monoxide, and other harmful toxins and pollutants that can penetrate deep into the […]
‘An Essential Safety Net’: The Life Adjustment Team is here to help
Special to Playa Vista Magazine The Life Adjustment Team (LAT) was founded in 1977 by Pete Linnett in response to a critical gap in mental health care: the lack of effective discharge planning, structure, and support necessary for sustainable recovery. At the time, individuals transitioning from inpatient treatment to independent living often faced overwhelming challenges, […]
Events Calendar: November & December 2024
— Compiled by John Sanders Teen Advisory Board NOV. 15 Interested in making a difference at the local library within the community? The teen advisory board might be the perfect fit. Participants aged 12 to 18 can voice their opinions and suggest new programs and services that could become a reality. Lloyd Taber Library-Marina del […]
Fun to Drive: Fiat 500e electric commuter is impressive
By C.A. Haire Consumers shopping for a new electric car will notice most in the showroom are very expensive. Occasionally one pops up that is not only reasonably priced, but has impressive styling. This applies to the Fiat 500e. Currently, it is the most popular small EV in Europe, and Fiat wants it to be […]
Anchorage: North America at its most picturesque
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Gazing out the window of the Alaska Airlines aircraft flying northwest from Phoenix to Anchorage, the sun never fully sets. Lines of snow-capped mountains resemble sleeping zebras. Landing at 12:30 a.m., the sun was still beaming, albeit teasing a slight dusk that didn’t diminish before reaching the Hilton Anchorage Downtown. Saturday, June […]
Love, Lies and Laughter: Theater explores the thrills of romance, reality
By Bridgette M. Redman Few things are more mysterious than relationships. The title of the next show on stage at Theatre Palisades may make it sound like a gumshoe mystery, but it is far closer to what its creator, Steven Dietz, calls a “relationship thriller.” Opening Friday, Nov. 8, and running through Sunday, Dec. 15, […]
Fighting for Change: Project EDUCATE aims to ease homelessness
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Project EDUCATE’s vision is to transform hopelessness into purpose, desperation into motivation and feelings of defeat into those of empowerment. An LA-based nonprofit, Project EDUCATE aims to eliminate homelessness and reduce its dehumanizing effects by providing essential services ranging from health care and economic stimulants to personal and intellectual development. Project EDUCATE […]