Photos by Maria Martin After a rainy morning on Saturday, Jan. 12, the sun came out just in time for the Mutts and Mimosas event that allowed potential dog parents to sip an organic bubbly concoction while meeting dogs in need of a home. The West L.A. nonprofit Wags and Walks, whose mission is to […]

As much as I like to write about local history related to Howard Hughes and the groundbreaking aeronautical work he did here in Playa Vista, there is another powerful history that has often been overlooked: the history of the native Tongva people. The Tongva, also known as the San Gabriel Band or Gabrieliños, were Playa […]

Since the dawn of time, people have dreamed of taking to the sky to experience the joy of flight. In 1783, two brothers made history when they ascended over the French countryside in a hot air balloon. One hundred and twenty years later, another pair of brothers made the first powered flight in a homemade […]

It was the most wonderful time of the year at the annual Playa Vista Holiday Hangout. Friends and families gathered at The Resort on Dec. 1 to frolic in a “snow”-laden Christmas tree forest as magicians, puppeteers and jugglers dazzled everyone throughout the night. The Tinseltone Carolers serenaded the crowd with holiday melodies while merrymakers […]

The chianti flowed like water as Playa Vista’s newest restaurant, the Italian eatery Piccolo Ritrovo, celebrated its grand opening on Nov. 9. Husband-and-wife team Ivan and Deva Kodeh, who live in Playa Vista and also own the original Piccolo Ritrovo in Pacific Palisades, have completely reinvented the old Pinkberry space on Seabluff Drive across from […]

The sixth annual GNG Gottlieb Green Earth Film Festival took place Oct. 19th through Oct. 21 at the Loyola Marymount University Playa Vista Campus. The festival was a showcase for environmentally conscious films from both accomplished filmmakers and students alike. Highlights of the festival included actor Jeff Bridges’ feature-length documentary “Living in the Future’s Past” […]

A giddy, costumed crowd gathered on Halloween at the park across from Runway’s green space known as The Lawn. Little monsters, ghouls and witches mixed with superheroes, astronauts and unicorns while a DJ spun family-friendly dance tunes. Two families of land sharks patrolled a sea of grass while dogs dressed as bees and princesses upped […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]