‘Ezmerelda’ reveals secrets behind bullying Story by Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | PHOTOS BY LUIS CHAVEZ Marissa DiSimone was bullied when she was younger. Wanting to teach kids to rise above it, she penned “Ezmerelda and the Discovery of Her Magic,” a middle-grade novel that mixes magic and self-discovery. “She’s an average sixth grader who has bullying […]
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Compiled by Holly Jenvey Saturday, September 4 Playa Vista Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located in vibrantRUNWAY, this every-Saturday market happens rain or shine. Marketgoers will find organic fruits, seasonal vegetables, local meat, fresh flowers, baked bread, French pastries, artisanal cheese, nut butter, salsa and guacamole, Peruvian arepas, wood-fired pizza and handmade jewelry. […]
Adoptable Pets
The coolest buddies in Playa Vista are waiting for their new forever homes From Annenberg PetSpace Trainer Tip – Positive Social Interactions Katie McGuire, CPDT-KA Annenberg PetSpace Every dog has unique preferences for how they socialize, or choose not to, with other dogs. Practice these habits when planning social outings: • Find activities and fellow […]
Nutty Nostalgia
Recipe By Emily Chavez| Photo by LUIS CHAVEZ Seeing the little kids in my neighborhood head to school for the new year reminds me of my first day. I enjoyed the simple school lunch of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich just as much as the elaborate meals my mother or grandmother would make for […]
Fostering Growth and Resilience
Sycamore Community School to open for 2021-2022 school year Story By Bridgette M. Redman | Photos COURTESY OF SYCAMORE COMMUNITY SCHOOL The sycamore tree, found throughout the Los Angeles area, grows fast, is resilient, and experiences annual regrowth and regeneration. These are the qualities that are inspiring a new K-8 school opening in Santa Monica […]
Happy Camper Hangouts
Program brings camping, connection and confidence to kids Story by Haley Beyer | PHOTOS Courtesy of Happy Camper Hangouts Happy Trails for Kids, a camp for boys and girls growing up in foster care, partnered up with Happy Camper Live, Comfort Cases and Alternative Family Services to start a program called Happy Camper Hangouts. This […]
Educational Milestone
Santa Monica’s PS1 Pluralistic School celebrates 50 years Story by Andres de Ocampo | PHOTOS BY Marissa Roseillier PS1 Pluralistic School, a Santa Monica-based private elementary school, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this fall. The school, which serves kindergarten through sixth grade, offers a creative and impactful approach to education, which it calls pluralism. PS1 […]
Maverick Fitness And Wellness Boom
Building entrepreneurs and a socially conscious community in Playa Vista Story By Nicole Borgenicht | Images courtesy of Maverick Community The stage is set as fitness and wellness entrepreneurs perform their craft at Maverick Community in Playa Vista. Personal training, physical therapy, masseuse, spinning master, yoga and dance instructors work in the 7,500-square-foot location, which […]
Equal Representation
Digital book serves as resource for queer themes, talent and culture in media Story by Kamala Kirk Historically, queer individuals have not had the opportunity nor the influence to change how they are represented in the media. Playa Vista-based ad agency, Deutsch LA, is on a mission to change that with its LGBTQIA+ employee resource […]
Sweet Dreams
Stefanie Huber created Tucked + Covered to help families sleep better Story by Kamala Kirk | PHOTOS BY LUIS CHAVEZ Tired of being sleep deprived when her 4-year-old son was waking up in the middle of every night, Stefanie Huber realized that his kicked-off sheets were the reason behind his frequent awakenings. Huber tested the […]