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Strength in Numbers

December 13, 2021 by kkirk@timespublications.com Leave a Comment

Don Collins is breaking records as a senior powerlifter Story By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | PHOTO BY CHRIS MORTENSON Don Collins has done plenty in his 61 years. The Playa Vista resident has worked with submarines and in the nonprofit technology and scientific sector.  His “strength,” some could say, is more remarkable: He can leg press […]

Filed Under: Featured Story, People

Thoughtful and Contemporary

December 13, 2021 by kkirk@timespublications.com Leave a Comment

Urbanic Paper Boutique offers a curated selection of creative gifts  story By Nicole Borgenicht | PHOTO by Sam Dryfus Audrey Woollen’s magical store, Urbanic Paper Boutique at Free Market Playa Vista, is in fashion but not trend driven.  “Urbanic is a blend of natural, cotton paper, warm earthy colors and textures, mixed with style and […]

Filed Under: Business, Featured Story

Festive Flavors

December 13, 2021 by kkirk@timespublications.com Leave a Comment

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams releases limited-edition Holiday Collection story By Kamala Kirk | PHOTO Courtesy of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Just in time for the festive winter season, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has released a limit-editionHoliday Collection that includes two new flavors, Pistachio Macaron and Mexican Hot Chocolate, along with three returning fan favorites: Sugar […]

Filed Under: Featured Story, Food

Benefits of Composting

December 13, 2021 by kkirk@timespublications.com 1 Comment

CompostableLA shares tips for reducing holiday food waste story By Michele Robinson | PHOTO COURTESY of CompostableLA Monique Figueiredo started CompostableLA, a woman-run community composting business, in 2019 because she saw a need for this type of service on the Westside. “I wanted a convenient way to compost and it didn’t exist on the Westside, […]

Filed Under: Featured Story, Food

Winter blues meet sunny citrus

December 13, 2021 by kkirk@timespublications.com Leave a Comment

Entertain eyes and palates with a delicious Blueberry Orange Tart RECIPE BY EMILY CHAVEZ | PHOTO BY LUIS CHAVEZ Sometimes when I tell people I made a blueberry tart, they assume it’s a tart filled with custard topped with fresh blueberries and oranges. Please don’t misunderstand. That type of tart is fabulous and delicious. But […]

Filed Under: Featured Story, Food

Cherries, Chocolate, and the Crack of Dawn

December 13, 2021 by kkirk@timespublications.com 6 Comments

These tart scones pair perfectly with coffee or tea on cold mornings RECIPE BY EMILY CHAVEZ | PHOTO BY LUIS CHAVEZ   Sweet and crumbly scones are the perfect pair for coffee or tea on a chilly November morning. The simple scone recipe starts off with baking basics such as flour, leavening agents and heavy […]

Filed Under: Featured Story, Food

Calendar

December 13, 2021 by kkirk@timespublications.com 1 Comment

Compiled by Holly Jenvey Playa Vista Farmers Market Holiday Pop-Up Saturday, Dec. 18 Silicon Beach Parents Group is hosting a family-friendly holiday pop-up event at the Playa Vista Farmers Market. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. there will be ornament crafts and letters to Santa, and at 10 a.m. there will be a special story […]

Filed Under: Events, Featured Story, Spotlight

Leading the Pack

October 14, 2021 by kkirk@timespublications.com Leave a Comment

Playa Vista entrepreneur launches pet industry’s first employment search engine Story By Srianthi Perera | PHOTOS BY LUIS CHAVEZ Seda Bolulu was looking for a career transition combining her skills in talent acquisition and passion for animals. What the Playa Vista resident found was a niche in the business world.  Bolulu noted that it was […]

Filed Under: Business

Editor’s Note: Making a Difference

October 14, 2021 by kkirk@timespublications.com Leave a Comment

Local businesses are the backbone of thriving communities. They drive economic growth, create job opportunities, help build a sense of community identity and character, and make a difference in others’ lives through the services and resources they offer. For our “Local Leaders in Business” issue, we highlight entrepreneurs in Playa Vista who are making a […]

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‘Loud and Clear’

October 14, 2021 by kkirk@timespublications.com Leave a Comment

Suffering from a vocal disorder, Toni Gold is doing everything to help others Story By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | PHOTOS BY LUIS CHAVEZ Toni Gold considers herself one of the lucky ones. The Playa Vista resident was quickly diagnosed with a neurological disorder called spasmodic dysphonia more than 50 years ago. It impacts the vocal cords […]

Filed Under: People

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