[8] In 2013, coinciding with the Los Angeles St. David's Day Festival, Richard Burton received a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The induction, supported by a Western Mail campaign, included appearances by Michael Sheen, Ioan Gruffudd, and Richard Burton's family.

[10] Following the 2014 event, Lorin Morgan-Richards called on active members of the community to form the Welsh League of Southern California to build on what had been achieved.

While Richards stepped aside, Peter Anthony Freeman was elected President and spoke of the importance of the event: "The celebration of Saint David's is more than commemorating the life of an ancient monk.

"[11] On October 10, 2015, the WLSC with involvement by Marco Marenghi held several meetups including their second Gymanfa Ganu at the Los Angeles Welsh Presbyterian Church featuring soprano Cherie Hill and poet Hilary Wyn Williams (mother of Thomas Dekker).