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Jane St. John recognized with Sunrise Community Service Award
The community came out to celebrate Playa del Rey resident and local real estate agent Jane St. John at the Playa Venice Sunrise Rotary Club’s annual Cultural Dinner celebration on October 20th. The crowd at the sold-out Westchester Elks Lodge was treated to dinner,...
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Ways to give back and volunteer this holiday season
As our thoughts turn to the holidays and ways to give back, local nonprofits are inviting the community to get involved, donate and volunteer with their organizations. We reached out to Westchester/Playa nonprofits to learn about their upcoming projects and asked them...
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2021 Pet Photo Contest
There’s no doubt our readers love their four-legged family members, and this year more than 200 photos were sent in for our Second Annual Pet Photo Contest with Wallis Annenberg PetSpace! The photos of dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits and even a gold fish that filled...
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Halloween and fun fall events in Westchester/Playa this month
The spooky season is upon us and local organizations and community groups are making sure they make up for last year’s semi-canceled Halloween with event and activities that the whole family can enjoy! Whether you’re into thrills and chills or something a little less...
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Community Plan Update could change zoning for multiple parts of Westchester/Playa
The Community Plan Update for Westchester/Playa is proposing some zoning changes to parts of our neighborhood that may affect our homes, neighborhood character and daily commutes. The Community Plan is a blueprint from the Los Angeles City Planning Department that...
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Westchester chef shares passion for fusion cuisine
Michael Kitano loves mixing flavors and cuisines, so it’s no surprise that when he decided to launch his new catering company, Hapa Meals, he would pull together what some might call unlikely pairings to create unique dishes with a twist. Asian inspired Chicken...
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WAM brings the block party to Emerson Avenue for a day of live music and fun
For Westchester Arts & Music Block Party founder John Sharpe, WAM is all about fun, family, and connection, and he can’t wait to see everyone on September 18th for the sixth annual event. “Feeling connected and knowing your neighbors beyond the drive-by wave is...
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2021 Best Of List!
We love our community and enjoy celebrating its people, places and events each month in the pages of the Westchester/Playa HomeTown News! Our Best Of Readers’ Poll is our super-sized way to highlight all the best things about living and working in Westchester,...
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More 2021 Best Of Honorees to check out
Check out these businesses honored in our 2020 Best Of Poll, including a few new categories: Best Dry Cleaner Best Of: Hollway Cleaners 13020 Pacific Promenade, Playa Vista- 310-862-5790 hollywaycleaners.com Favorites: Kentwood Cleaners 7921 Emerson Ave.,...
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Second Annual Pet Photo Contest
Do you have the cutest critter in the community? We’re hosting our Second Annual Photo Contest focusing on local pets! Show off your photo skills and capture a picture of your pet doing what it does best: being adorable, funny or lounging! Submit your photos to us by...