When one thinks about where to listen to live, amazing jazz music, does Westchester come to mind? It absolutely should! Hidden away on Century Boulevard is one of Westchester’s best-kept secrets, Sam First, a top-notch jazz club and cocktail bar. “Sam First is...
5 Questions with…Valeria Velasco
Valeria Velasco grew up immersed in beach culture and would head every weekend from Whittier to the coastline with her family to enjoy the water, watch her brothers surf and do a little skateboarding. So it’s no surprise that when it came time to purchase a home, she...
Westchester Team Challenge combines friendly competition and community spirit
Westchester resident Amy Frelinger loves to get people moving, whether it’s by working as a Realtor to help people find their dream homes or inspiring her friends and family to dust off their tennis shoes to get some exercise. Looking for a way to combine her passion...
Families help beautify Triangle at Kindness Day event
More than a dozen families came out to celebrate World Kindness Day on Saturday, November 13 by helping beautify the Westchester Triangle. The event was co-organized by Kentwood resident Sylvia Wilson, who is the chair of the Neighborhood Council of...
Candles from the past are still burning bright in Westchester
As we move into the holiday season, we cherish many memories from the past, memories shared with family and friends that remain in our hearts and in our minds. They are a part of our family and community histories and traditions. One such memory and Westchester...
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...
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...
Westchester AYSO boys soccer team captures championship for historic third consecutive season
The Westchester Blue Jets completed a rare three-peat capturing the Western States AYSO soccer championship for a third consecutive season. The Western States Championship brings together the top AYSO soccer teams from California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon and...
Summer fun in 90045 and beyond
As the pandemic starts to appear in the rear-view mirror and vaccination numbers continue to rise, local businesses and organizations are beginning to plan and host events again. While last year every major summer happening was canceled or went virtual, as we move...
DRALL Hit-A-Thon
Baseball teams headed to American Field on Saturday, March 27 to participate in the Del Rey America Little League’s (DRALL) Hit-A-Thon and Home Run Derby to help raise money for the league. More than 125 players, as well as a few coaches and managers, battled it out...