Westside, CA

About Westside

• • Kate Hudson, award-winning actress, grew up in Pacific Palisades, part of the Westside.
• • The healthy fast-casual chain, Tender Greens, was founded in the Westside in 2006.
• • Hollywood's film and television industry significantly shaped the Westside's growth.
• • The Westside includes the affluent community of Brentwood, where Marilyn Monroe died.
• • Rapid post-WWII development transformed agricultural land into residential neighborhoods.
• • "Westside" refers to the area west of Los Angeles, developed gradually since the late 1800s.
• • Over 600,000 people live on the Westside, a significant portion of Los Angeles County.
• • Elevations vary, with some areas near the coast at sea level, and others reaching hills.
• • Entertainment, technology, and real estate are major industries driving the Westside economy.
• • A blend of laid-back luxury and creative energy permeates the Westside atmosphere.
• • The Los Angeles Lakers, near the Westside, won multiple NBA championships in the 1980s.
• • UCLA's rivalry with USC in football is a historic and passionate local sporting event.

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