If you’ve ever wanted to run for the Neighborhood Council of Westchester/Playa (NCWP) and make your voice heard when it comes to issues that impact Westchester, Playa del Rey and Playa Vista, now is your chance! Elections happen every two years, and the candidate...
Bringing art to Westchester/Playa
Jawsh Smyth works on Melting Man, located on La Tijera Blvd. at Sepulveda Westway. Colorful mini-murals on utility boxes are popping up all over the neighborhood, thanks to talented artists who are helping bring more public art to the community and beautifying some of...
Looking to give back this season? Check out these local groups
Interested in donating to a collection drive or giving back this holiday season? Consider checking out these local groups that are working to make a positive impact in the lives of others: St. Margaret’s Center Just a stone’s throw away from Westchester, St....
Want to get involved? Local groups offer opportunities to give back, enhance community
For many of us, the new year creates an opportunity to make plans and goals to accomplish in the next twelve months. For those looking to get more involved in their neighborhood, January is a fresh start to give your time, talent or treasure to the myriad of local...
Community leaders honored by NCWP, Councilmember Bonin
The Neighborhood Council of Westchester/Playa recognized two area leaders for their dedication to the community at its annual New Year’s potluck on Tuesday, January 3. Margie Hanson was honored for her work with organizations including the Airport Marina Counseling...
There’s no shortage of opportunities to get involved, enhance the community
January is often a time for people to make goals and a list of things they’d like to accomplish in the next 12 months. If one of your resolutions this year is to give back and get involved in your local community but you’re not sure where to get started, Covenant...
Agreement between LAWA and ARSAC heads to City Council for vote, would effectively halt plan to move runway
In what was called a “big win for the community and a big win for LAX,” it was announced on August 17 that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between LAWA and the Alliance for a Regional Solution to Airport Congestion (ARSAC) over modernization plans at LAX had been...
Community encouraged to vote in NCWP election
Twenty-one candidates are running for fifteen seats in the Westchester/Playa Neighborhood Council (NCWP) election set for Sunday, June 5. While there may only be four contested seats in the election this cycle, NCWP President Cyndi Hench is encouraging the community...