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 […]
Thoughtful and Contemporary
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 […]
Festive Flavors
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 […]
Benefits of Composting
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, […]
Winter blues meet sunny citrus
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 […]
Cherries, Chocolate, and the Crack of Dawn
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 […]
Calendar
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 […]
Leading the Pack
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 […]
Editor’s Note: Making a Difference
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 […]
‘Loud and Clear’
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 […]