By John Sanders, Playa Vista Staff Writer Lifelong author and marketing specialist Cara Stevens returned to Playa Vista with her husband after the two spent years in New York. The empty nesters set back out for the seaside community in what Stevens describes as a “full circle.” “What drew us here then still holds true […]

By Dylan Lotts, Playa Vista Staff Writer As summertime quickly approaches and children are nearly finished with school, local amusement parks like Disneyland, Universal Studios, Legoland and Knott’s Berry Farm have plenty of new attractions to make this break unforgettable. Whether it’s celebrating Disneyland’s 70th anniversary, celebrating pop culture at Universal Studios’ Universal Fan Fest […]

Special to Playa Vista Magazine Twin Teeth Orthodontics opened its doors two years ago, bringing a new level of expertise, efficiency and warmth to orthodontic care in Playa Vista. Founded by twin sisters Drs. Michelle and Christine Stepanek, this boutique orthodontic practice embodies the perfect synergy of science and artistry, delivering beautiful, healthy smiles with […]

Compiled by Staff Several organizations throughout various locations are lending a helping hand to those affected by the wildfires. Visit Laguna Beach To support residents displaced from their homes or forced to evacuate by the wildfires, Visit Laguna Beach is working closely with local partners and Laguna Beach area hotels to offer discounted accommodations. “We […]

Special to Playa Vista Magazine The leaders of federal and local law enforcement agencies have joined together to create the Joint Regional Fire Crimes Task Force to investigate and prosecute fire-related crimes as Los Angeles County recovers from devastating wildfires. The Task Force will focus on investigating and prosecuting criminals seeking to exploit the wildfire […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

By Jessica Koslow Starbird CEO Aaron Noveshen measures his success in more than dollars and cents. For the Los Angeles native, true pros-perity means helping people improve their lives. “For me, it is first and foremost about giving opportunities to people with jobs, with growth, with education,” he said. That economic boost is continuing. With […]