Sender One to open first bouldering-only facility in Playa Vista Story by Sara Edwards | Photo BY MATTHEW BECKER Alice Kao first got into rock climbing 12 years ago after going through a break-up. She had just moved to London when it was too cold to exercise outside and didn’t have any friends there.  When […]

Orangetheory Fitness helps people achieve fitness and health goals  Story By Bridgette M. Redman PHOTO COURTESY OF ORANGETHEORY FITNESS For many people who have spent the pandemic on their couch, it’s time to get moving again.  A survey by the American Psychological Association, reported by CNBC, said that 42% of adults gained weight they didn’t […]

Beauty Beach Lounge highlights the season’s most coveted trends Story by Kamala Kirk | Photo courtesy OF BEAUTY BEACH LOUNGE As we step into a new season and leave winter behind, change is upon us. With salons reopening, many are ready to update their looks and bring forward the best version of themselves. “Spring is […]

Lmu professor Katie Mouzakis leads a nationwide team on covid-19 treatment research By Shanee Edwards Assistant professor of biochemistry at Loyola Marymount University, Katie Mouzakis, has two passions: teaching and scientific research. But with school happening mostly online, it’s the latter passion she’s able to nourish in an exciting way. Having secured a recent $55,000 […]

These face masks help protect against COVID-19 and animal poaching By Shanee Edwards After founding her philanthropic organization Over and Above Africa to help protect endangered animals, Playa Vista filmmaker Kerry David directed the award-winning documentary “Breaking Their Silence: Women on the Frontline of the Poaching War” in 2019. It tells the story of an […]

Owner of studio (mdr) credits her strong community for helping her through tough times Story By Shanee Edwards  Originally from Rockland County, New York, Lisa Hirsch-Solomon planned to become a doctor when she attended Tulane University in New Orleans. She had a few classes to go before taking the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) and […]

The Adjustment Team’s COO, Cynthia Sampson, provides valuable help for families dealing with mental health Cynthia Sampson is a born and bred Southern California gal. Currently living in Westchester, Sampson not only has a sharp business mind, but also a giant heart for those in society considered the most vulnerable: The mentally ill. After attending […]

The Playa Vista Farmers’ Market reopens for foot traffic with IRL dragon fruit and heirloom tomatoes Story by Shanee Edwards W estsiders love their local farmers markets. A Saturday morning stroll through colorful flats of fresh vegetables, sampling exotic fruit and artisan bites from food stands while a live band croons, is a valued weekend […]

Q&A with Veterinarian Dr. J.J. Rawlinson of Annenberg PetSpace By Shanee Edwards Maintaining our own health and that of our family during the COVID-19 pandemic (also known as the coronavirus) is of paramount importance. But what if you consider your dog as a family member? Here in Playa Vista many of us consider our four-legged […]

Troy Aguila of Spry Society shares his top 4 tech devices for fitness  Story By Shanee Edwards | Photo by Maria Martin It’s a new year and a great time to hit refresh on your fitness routine. If you’re looking to try something new or shake things up a bit, accessible, affordable technology is here […]