Playa Vista Magazine

23/05/2025

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.” Read at playavistadirect.com/full-circle-moment-cara-stevens-helps-to-spark-an-interest-in-writing.

08/05/2025

Whether kids are into theater, sports or crafts, there is a summer camp to keep every child entertained. Our new Summer Guide Issue features a sampling of what’s offered this year. Read and subscribe to our FREE digital edition at playavistadirect.com.

16/04/2025

Twin Teeth Orthodontics opened its doors two years ago, bringing a new level of expertise, efficiency and warmth to orthodontic care in Playa Vista. Read our feature at https://playavistadirect.com/twin-teeth-orthodontics-a-synergy-of-passion-precision-and-care.

14/02/2025

The Life Adjustment Team was created in response to a critical gap in mental health care, pioneering a groundbreaking community-based mobile outreach model of psychiatric rehabilitation.

Special to Playa Vista Magazine The Life Adjustment Team (LAT) was founded in 1977 by Pete Linnett in response to a critical gap in mental health care: the lack of effective discharge planning, structure, and support necessary for sustainable recovery. At the time, individuals transitioning from inp...

11/02/2025

Months ago, Theatre Palisades was preparing to kick off its 62nd season, celebrating 36 years in a beautiful building erected on member-donated land. Now the building, the Pierson Playhouse, is gone, burned downin the Palisades fire.

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. ...

06/02/2025

As Angelenos turn to governmental and community-based support in the wake of the wildfires, a local nonprofit provided an easily forgotten, but crucial, resource to the organizations collecting essential items and donations.

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 Wisd...

03/02/2025

PAINT:LAB’s doors are open to those who were displaced, so they can “shop” for toothbrushes, socks and other necessities.

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 ...

31/01/2025

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.

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....

28/01/2025

Several organizations throughout various locations are lending a helping hand to those affected by the wildfires.

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...

23/01/2025

It’s the Health & Wellness Issue! This month’s top story: The Life Adjustment Team was created in response to a critical gap in mental health care, pioneering a groundbreaking community-based mobile outreach model of psychiatric rehabilitation. Read and subscribe to our FREE digital edition at playavistadirect.com/digital-editions.

09/01/2025

Per Spectrum, the more than 35,000 free Wi-Fi access points typically can be accessed in public parks, marinas, city streets and other public areas, though availability is subject to local conditions.

“We are committed to helping communities who have been impacted by the wildfires,” Pamela Hoeft, West/Northwest senior manager of communications, said in an email to Playa Vista Magazine.

Find an access point near you at spectrum.net/support/internet/spectrum-wifi.

26/12/2024

Consumers shopping for a new electric car will notice most in the showroom are very expensive. Occasionally one pops up that is not only reasonably priced, but has impressive styling. This applies to the Fiat 500e.

By C.A. Haire Consumers shopping for a new electric car will notice most in the showroom are very expensive. Occasionally one pops up that is not only reasonably priced, but has impressive styling. This applies to the Fiat 500e. Currently, it is the most popular small EV in Europe, and Fiat wants it...