Exciting changes are coming to Paseo del Rey Natural Science Magnet, Playa del Rey’s only public elementary school. The school recently welcomed new principal Dr. Colette Boston, and starting in the 2022-2023 school year, Paseo will not only transition to being a...
Students share their “Reflections of COVID” to raise money for arts education in schools
Starting April 3, shop windows in the Westchester Triangle will be transformed into mini galleries to showcase the artwork of more than 100 local K-12 students for the LAX Coastal Education Foundation’s (LAXCEF) first annual Art Show and Competition. The drawings,...
Westchester teen creates nonprofit to help students succeed
The world may be crazy right now, but teens like Westchester resident Sophia Scott have stepped up to the challenge and are seamlessly adapting to create solutions. Sophia, a 16-year old senior at Marymount High School, created Quaranteens, a pending nonprofit...
Adopt-A-Senior gives neighbors chance to celebrate local grads
Looking to make local high school seniors feel important and celebrated, Westchester resident Hallie Hawk, knew she wanted to act. After seeing an Adopt-A-Senior program started for her alma mater in Colorado, she decided to start one for neighborhood grads. With the...
Congratulations Class of 2020
With graduating and celebrating students' accomplisments looking a lot different this year, the HomeTown News wanted to do our part to commemorate our local Class of 2020 and let them know the community is supporting them! We put out a call for families with...
Teacher Eddy 2020 Honorees!
The community is invited to attend the 2020 Eddy Awards virtual gala to celebrate the Outstanding Teachers of the Year on Thursday, May 14 at 5:30 PM! The Eddys represent excellence in education, and the LAX Coastal Chamber has been giving out these awards since 1998...
Local groups offer scholarships for High School Seniors
Check out these local groups offering scholarships open for Westchester/Playa High School Seniors: Twelve $1,000 scholarships up for grabs from the Playa Venice Sunrise Rotary. High school seniors are encouraged to apply for scholarships from the Playa Venice Sunrise...
Community Spotlight: Westchester/Playa Historical Society plans spring walk through neighborhood
The Westchester/Playa Historical Society is working on creating a new community event this spring featuring a historical walk through the communities of Westchester, Playa del Rey and Playa Vista. The event will most likely take place over a weekend in May between 10...
Season of Giving: Local nonprofits share how you can get involved
The holidays are here and as our thoughts turn to family, parties and presents, it also turns to giving back. We recently connected with some of our favorite Westchester/Playa area nonprofit leaders to learn more about their organizations and find out how people can...
The Book Jewel gets ready to shine in Westchester Triangle
This spring, Westchester will have its very own independent bookstore when The Book Jewel opens its doors on 87th Street. Having a bookstore in Westchester has long been the dream of Drollinger Properties owner, Karen Dial, who has made it her mission to help keep her...