Congratulations to the Westchester Del Rey Little League (WDRLL) Girls 12U team for taking home the Southern California State Championship title and making it to the Western Regionals! Photos by Glenn Marzano. The girls of the WDRLL 12U Team, many of them playing with...
Inaugural Mother Son Prom at the Westchester Family YMCA
Moms and their sons had a blast at the sold-out inaugural Mother Son Dance held at the Westchester Family YMCA Annex on Saturday, July 27. The event, which doubled as a fundraiser for the Y’s camp program, featured a DJ, photo booth, raffle prizes, snacks, an ice...
In your hometown with… the De La Rosas
Photo by Zsuzsi Steiner. By Consuelo Israelson On the surface, Mary and Stephen De La Rosa don’t appear to be that similar. They have different backgrounds and were raised in different Christian faiths. But where it matters most, the high school sweethearts agree...
Community Spotlight: Ballet Beyond Borders debuts in Westchester for the first time with dance, special events
The community is invited to attend Ballet Beyond Borders special events happening at LMU this month, including dance performances and “Cultural Crossroads–Cultural Diplomacy in a Changing World.” Photo courtesy BBB. By Sarah Ahern Nearly 1,200 miles northeast of...
8th Annual Best Of Voting Now Open!
Vote for your favorite local businesses! The HomeTown News is proud to present its 8th Annual Best Of Readers' Poll! Our Readers' Poll is all about celebrating local small businesses and recognizing some of the best Westchester, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista,...
Community Spotlight: Westchester kid proves that it only takes one small change to make a difference
Justin Sather and Westside Neighborhood School Principal, Brad Zacuto, celebrate the installation of a Buddy Bench on the campus. Justin collected more than 200 pounds of plastic caps, which would have otherwise been headed to a landfill, to have the bench made....
Ballona in Bloom!
It might not be a super bloom, but if you love flowers, make sure to check out Playa Vista’s Ballona Discovery Park this month! The two-acre habitat is home to a plethora of native plants and wild flowers now in bloom, creating a colorful display that is uniquely...
New murals bring life to Westchester alleyway
Next time you stop by Noodle World on Sepulveda or drop off your dry cleaning at Spring Cleaners, make sure to check out the alleyway connecting the building at 8636 Sepulveda Blvd. to the parking lot. What were once gray stucco walls have been transformed into...
Your summer can’t-miss event guide!
If you’re looking for what’s on tap this summer, we’ve got you covered! Our favorite season officially kicks off this month on June 21, and there’s no shortage of events happening in the community that the whole family can enjoy. Mark your calendars for these...
Calling all community support for the Fourth of July Parade!
Interested in participating in the 20th anniversary of the Fourth of July Parade? Organizers are looking for community support to help make this Westchester tradition the best parade yet. Hosted by the LAX Coastal Chamber, organizers are putting out the call for...