Who would have thought that in 2020 goats would be trending? Well, they are! Goats became social media sweethearts back in 2018-2019 with the emergence of goat yoga and the endless videos of goats on trampolines, goats in pajamas and many more goat related viral...
Just a stone’s throw from the beach in Playa del Rey, St. Bernard High School is witnessing a shifting of the sands. It wasn’t long ago that some wondered if the school, suffering from declining enrollment and a carousel of leaders who each pulled the school in...
Everyone’s business could use a little help these days, so every month we’re featuring a different small business to help promote shopping locally and to support community members. Since 2004, Ayara Thai has been delighting customers with their delicious, fresh...
While it may be easy to order online from a national chain and have a box appear on your doorstep in two days, this holiday season we’re all about shopping small and shopping local when it comes to buying gifts. It’s been a hard year for most business owners, who have...
The holidays are here and as our thoughts turn to how our celebrations are going to look this year, they also turn to how we can support those in need and give back. Learn more about two of our favorite local nonprofits that are offering volunteer opportunities for...
Playa del Rey’s Cantalini’s Salerno Beach recently increased their outdoor seating space, thanks to a new industrial-style patio created from a shipping container. The new area has allowed the restaurant to increase their table count from nine to 19, a huge help for...
Everyone’s business could use a little help these days, so every month we’re featuring companies owned by local residents or located in Westchester/Playa to help promote shopping locally and to support community members. Here’s the scoop on Playa Vista’s Cafe...
The HomeTown News and the Stephanie Younger Group have teamed up this month to host two fun, family-friendly contests just in time for Halloween! Pumpkin Contest First up, make sure to carve out some time this month to participate in the Hometown Halloween Pumpkin...
Join us for a live webinar this month! As we approach Election Day, investors are understandably wondering– and maybe even anxious–about how the U.S. presidential election will affect the stock market. This year, COVID-19 and a fragile economy are additional concerns...
The Westchester/Playa area is home to some great public art from murals on buildings to giant statues, and more art will be added soon with the second round of the Utility Box Art Project! Late last year, nine colorful mini murals were painted throughout the area and...
