5 Questions With…Ahmanise Sanati Morgan
Playa del Rey’s Ahmanise Sanati Morgan is full of energy and determination to make the world a better place. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker overseeing seven schools in LAUSD, she helps connect students to services like counseling and housing, and as a super...
Celebrating 50 years of Westchester Del Rey Little League
In the 50 years since Westchester Del Rey Little League (WDRLL) was founded, the league and its field–for many people an extension of their own backyard–has built community, friendships and a tradition that is spanning generations. When the first softball is thrown...
Public Safety Committee, LAPD Address Recent Crime Wave in NCWP Area
By Theresa Torrance, NCWP Board Member On Tuesday, January 23, the Public Safety Committee of the Neighborhood Council of Westchester/Playa held its first meeting of the New Year. Committee Chair John Logsdon invited LAPD Pacific Division Captain Applegate, our area...
Community trailblazer passes away at 100
Mary Ellen Cassman, nee Mary Ellen Gill, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 19, 2024. She left exactly as she wanted–with family, in her Westchester home where she lived for more than 65 years. She grew up in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the second of two...
In your hometown with…the Matyas Family
As a family who’s been deeply involved with the Cub and Girl Scouts, the Matyas clan knows the importance of being prepared. But until that preparedness is tested in real-time, it’s hard to know exactly how well you will respond. On a recent evening in November, the...
Shaping a better future
Assembling the Design Team. Ben and Vanessa first met back in 2008, when they worked in the same office building in Santa Monica. Vanessa looked forward to stealing glances of the “very cute man” whom she could occasionally glimpse through a window on the second...
Beyond the basics: unveiling the hidden gems of dentistry
As we navigate the realms of oral health, it’s time to shine a spotlight on the lesser-known wonders that your dentist brings to the table. While we all appreciate the routine check-ups and cleanings, there’s a whole array of surprising services and treatments that...
Business spotlight: Deia Candle Company creates handcrafted luxurious candles with an important mission
Nothing is better than lighting a candle and cozying up on the couch with a good book or the latest must-see movie. Bonus points if the candle smells amazing and fills the whole house with an aroma that reflects your personality, mood or your favorite scent profile....
Local groups offer ways to get involved, give back in 2024
It’s a New Year, which means a fresh start to get involved with your community and make a positive impact! For those who’ve included volunteering and giving back to their neighborhood to their list of resolutions for 2024, there are a plethora of organizations always...
‘Candy Cane Lane’ brings the spirit of the holidays local
Come each December, one neighborhood in El Segundo decks out its homes with Christmas cheer to the extreme–a profusion of lights, Christmas carols on repeat, hand-made cutouts and blowup characters like elves, reindeer and St. Nick all combine to create a magical...
