Westchester/Playa gets spooky with Halloween events, haunted houses, fall carnivals and more
Fall is here, and October is jam- packed with fun events and activities so everyone can have a ghoulishly good time this month. Whether you’re looking for haunted libraries, spine-tingling mazes, carnivals with rides and scary delicious treats or spooky ghost stories,...
5 Questions With…Courtney O’Donoghue
If there was a contest to see who has the most neighborhood pride, Courtney O’Donoghue would definitely be in the running. Born and raised in Westchester, Courtney never thought she’d end up staying in the community where she grew up. But after meeting her husband...
$100 million Lulu’s Place could bring new open space, recreational facilities to Westchester/Playa
After the collapse of talks for a large mixed-use commercial development on vacant land north of Los Angeles International Airport, the airport’s governing body is moving forward with the open space and recreation portions of the project, but holding off on...
Music and art meet community at WAM
Get ready for the Seventh Annual Westchester Arts & Music Block Party (WAM)! This popular community event is back on Saturday, September 24 from noon to 7 p.m. with great bands, tons of vendor booths selling art and handmade items, yummy food trucks, and a...
Third Annual Pet Photo Contest
Do you have the cutest critter in the community? Share their photo to be part of our Third 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...
5 Questions With…Jerry Jen
In the decade that Jerry Jen has been a part of the Westchester/Playa community, he has become a dedicated ambassador for small businesses, community groups and local events. When looking for a location to set up his law firm, specializing in collection services for...
Schools as Parks program adds much-needed green space and play area to Westchester
It’s a Saturday, and dozens of children are laughing and running all over the colorful playground equipment at Open Magnet Charter School in Westchester’s Osage neighborhood. Katelyn Kimoto, 4, is among them, zipping gleefully down a slide. This is the little girl’s...
Check out our 2022 Fourth Of July Parade video
The Fourth of July Parade would not be possible without the support of so many people in the community! It all starts with the LAX Coastal Chamber, which has put on the parade since the beginning, rallying a group of dedicated community members to plan and organize...
YMCA leadership makes big plans for the future
The Westchester Family YMCA stands as a red brick beacon of physical and mental health, with an inspirational mission to strengthen the community, provide youth programs and support our most vulnerable residents. The pandemic has brought extraordinary challenges to...
Get ready for the 22nd Annual LAX Coastal Fourth of July Parade
Grab your chairs and blankets and head to Loyola Blvd. on Monday, July for the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade presented by the LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce! This year's theme is “Yours for a Better Community: Celebrating the Best of America!” The Fourth of July...
