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2nd Bank Robbery in Playa Vista!
On August 18, 2010 The Bank of America in Playa Vista at the Concert Park shops was robbed again at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Although the robbers were armed, it is not clear that shots were fired. The Bank security guard sustained a head injury, which may have been from falling or being pushed against the glass window outside the Bank. The police and paramedics responded quickly. There were a number of witnesses, none of whom were hurt but many were understandably frightened and shaken up. Most of them took immediate refuge in the Coffee Bean when the commotion started. It was reported a good samaritan was using his t-shirt as a bandage for the bank guard until the paramedics arrived. The guard was conscious and alert.
The robbers were 2-3 men and perhaps 1 woman. They escaped in a gold car but have no idea whether that is accurate.. A witness wrote down a license plate number, but that may have been incomplete or with transposed numbers.
Surveillance video does not indicates whether there is any useful footage as it only captures the hallway area between our mailboxes and not the sidewalk at the Lofts Building.
The prior robbery in early June and no one was injured
This is an unauthorized story and reported by a local resident.
On August 18, 2010 The Bank of America in Playa Vista at the Concert Park shops was robbed again at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Although the robbers were armed, it is not clear that shots were fired. The Bank security guard sustained a head injury, which may have been from falling or being pushed against the glass window outside the Bank. The police and paramedics responded quickly. There were a number of witnesses, none of whom were hurt but many were understandably frightened and shaken up. Most of them took immediate refuge in the Coffee Bean when the commotion started. It was reported a good samaritan was using his t-shirt as a bandage for the bank guard until the paramedics arrived. The guard was conscious and alert.
The robbers were 2-3 men and perhaps 1 woman. They escaped in a gold car but have no idea whether that is accurate.. A witness wrote down a license plate number, but that may have been incomplete or with transposed numbers.
Surveillance video does not indicates whether there is any useful footage as it only captures the hallway area between our mailboxes and not the sidewalk at the Lofts Building.
The prior robbery in early June and no one was injured
This is an unauthorized story and reported by a local resident.
Now Open in Playa Vista!
Central Park at Playa Vista is part of the Campus Commercial buildings and directly across from Belkin.
The 7.9 acre "Central Park" for the Playa Vista commercial campus is set to open on Sunday, July 18.
The park, located at Jefferson and Centinela, will has a soccer field, a magnificant amphitheater (pictured above), basketball courts, jogging trails, sand volleyball courts, and a children's playground.
This is considered a private-public park, meaning that it's private land, but anyone can use it. The Central Park bandshell will be used for concerts or company events.
Future development of Phase II The Village adjacent to The Campus will be part of a multi-phase mixed use community including over 3,000 new residential units and 200,000+ square feet of upscale retail development.
Central Park at Playa Vista is part of the Campus Commercial buildings and directly across from Belkin.
The 7.9 acre "Central Park" for the Playa Vista commercial campus is set to open on Sunday, July 18.
The park, located at Jefferson and Centinela, will has a soccer field, a magnificant amphitheater (pictured above), basketball courts, jogging trails, sand volleyball courts, and a children's playground.
This is considered a private-public park, meaning that it's private land, but anyone can use it. The Central Park bandshell will be used for concerts or company events.
Future development of Phase II The Village adjacent to The Campus will be part of a multi-phase mixed use community including over 3,000 new residential units and 200,000+ square feet of upscale retail development.
Santa Monica Place finally opens
After more than a year and a half of planning. Initially The Dining Deck at Frank Gehry’s 1980 Santa Monica Place involved two Asian inspired restaurants hailing from Northern California, XINO Restaurant + Lounge, a Chinese concept from chef Chris Yeo of Sino and Straits and Ozumo.
SMP was originally set to debut in 2009, but now in August 2010 the bill has expanded to include a number of culinary delights, including four full-service restaurants in addition XINO and Ozuma, plus a number of fast casual spots.
There a two restaurants from Richard Sandoval: La Sandia, & Zengo. La Sandia offers a modern, upscale take on traditional Mexican fare.
Sonoma Wine Garden: headed by restauranteur Jeremy Umland (also of Ozuma, on the bill for Santa Monica Place since the beginning), this wine bar/ beer garden hybrid combines a sleek wine bar with those enomatic pour systems, and extensive patio plus a view of downtown Santa Monica.
Other dining options at Santa Monica Place will includes Pizza Antica and food court classics: Wetzel's Pretzles, Sushi Itto, Stephano’s Pizza, Sarku Japan, Charlie Kebab, Chick n’ Ribs, Fatburger, Machu Wok and Pinches Tacos. Ugo Café, hailing from Culver City and inspired by the fresh food of Italy, claims the only food real estate on the first floor.
After more than a year and a half of planning. Initially The Dining Deck at Frank Gehry’s 1980 Santa Monica Place involved two Asian inspired restaurants hailing from Northern California, XINO Restaurant + Lounge, a Chinese concept from chef Chris Yeo of Sino and Straits and Ozumo.
SMP was originally set to debut in 2009, but now in August 2010 the bill has expanded to include a number of culinary delights, including four full-service restaurants in addition XINO and Ozuma, plus a number of fast casual spots.
There a two restaurants from Richard Sandoval: La Sandia, & Zengo. La Sandia offers a modern, upscale take on traditional Mexican fare.
Sonoma Wine Garden: headed by restauranteur Jeremy Umland (also of Ozuma, on the bill for Santa Monica Place since the beginning), this wine bar/ beer garden hybrid combines a sleek wine bar with those enomatic pour systems, and extensive patio plus a view of downtown Santa Monica.
Other dining options at Santa Monica Place will includes Pizza Antica and food court classics: Wetzel's Pretzles, Sushi Itto, Stephano’s Pizza, Sarku Japan, Charlie Kebab, Chick n’ Ribs, Fatburger, Machu Wok and Pinches Tacos. Ugo Café, hailing from Culver City and inspired by the fresh food of Italy, claims the only food real estate on the first floor.
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