By Morgan Owen Three girls sit in the park having a good time together in the summer sun. Jamie and Taylor are laughing, but Jordan spends the entire time taking selfies on her phone. With every picture, she cringes, trying to adjust the filters and remove all imperfections from the photo. Jamie asks if Jordan […]
Local Market Expert: Tami Humphrey helps clients find their dream homes in Playa Vista
By Playa Vista MAGAZINE Staff Real estate has been a big part of Tami Humphrey’s life since she was a child. Her parents were real estate partners who owned a brokerage, and family conversations at the dinner table were often centered around new clients, interesting escrows and solving real estate problems. Initially, Humphrey didn’t intend […]
A Story of Success: Michelle Martino’s finesse brings real estate success
By Playa Vista MAGAZINE Staff Michelle Martino is a superstar. In her first career in the creative arts, she amassed numerous awards for her work as a writer, radio and TV commercial producer and as a creative director. As a testament to Martino’s status, Jay Chiat of the renown TBWA\Chiat\Day advertising agency personally held a […]
Allegra Clegg upholds a mother’s legacy
By Morgan Owen Teens shuffle around the dance studio at Westside School of Ballet. They all wear matching black leotards with skin-pink tights, laughing and stretching as the instructor and pianist prepare for class. Then they begin. Suddenly, the studio is alive with music. The dancers seem to grow several inches as they conduct their […]
Wetlands ‘friends’ teach children about the environment
By Morgan Owen Before the Westside was a city, it was a coastal wetland rich with plant and animal diversity. Today, one remnant of this ancient ecosystem remains, the Ballona Wetlands. Carolyn Everhart, the manager of environmental education at Friends of Ballona Wetlands, teaches children about this once-great landscape that defined Santa Monica Bay. Friends […]
Parker Clay launches fundraising campaign
By Kamala Kirk Parker Clay, a B-Corp and Ethiopian leather goods brand on a mission to uplift at-risk women, recently launched a new fundraising campaign that will empower sustainable consumers to play a more direct role in shaping the future of fashion. “By investing in the first B-Corp to hold a community fundraising round, you’ll […]
Playa Vista building installs electric chargers for residents
By Morgan Owen Every year, electric vehicles become more popular. As the charging infrastructure grows and pricing becomes more affordable, more Americans are buying into the idea of electric vehicles. But for Angelenos who live in rented apartment complexes or own a condo, the logistics of installing an electric charger poses a very real barrier […]
Playa del Rey mom is fighting back with Westside Activists
By Srianthi Perera When Ahmanise Sanati was looking for a career change in 2006, a relative introduced her to a hospital social worker. The organization’s code of ethics contained the words “challenge social injustice.” It felt like a calling. “There was no turning back,” recalls Sanati, who currently counsels youth affected by foster care, homelessness, […]
Empowering Women
Vivica A. Fox and Ciarra Carter launch ladies’ athleisure line By Kamala Kirk Originally from Nashville, Ciarra Carter moved to Los Angeles in 2008 to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. She first met Vivica A. Fox in 2015 on the set of “Dead End,” an independent action movie they both co-starred in. They instantly […]
Magical Getaway
Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club is an idyllic retreat amongst nature By Kamala Kirk Less than an hour’s drive up the coastline from Playa Vista is Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club, a luxury eco-safe resort in Malibu that includes a private 250-acre ranch along with an exclusive beachfront beach club for guests. From […]