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On Tuesday November 5, Culver City voters will go to the polls to elect a new President of the United State, United States Senator from California and will fill 5 city council seats. Running for re-election are Albert Vera, and Yasmine-Imani Morrin. Seeking to fill the empty seat are Denice Renteria, Nancy Barba and Jeannie Wisnosky Stehlin, who will be vying for the seat currently filled by being vacated by Göran Eriksson, who is barred from seeking a third consecutive term. In the contentious...
1. Kansas City Chiefs (7-0): Tight end Travis Kelce came alive in the Chiefs 27-20 win over the Raiders in Las Vegas. Kelce had 10 receptions for 90 yards and a touchdown, his first TD reception of the season as the undefeated Chiefs just keep rolling along. Next: -8.5 vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Mon, Nov. 4, 5:15 PM PT – O/U: 45.5 (ATS: 5-2 – O/U: 3-4) Win probability: 78.4% 2. Detroit Lions (6-1): The Lions had a net 61 yards passing and were held to 225 yards in total offense, but somehow def...
1. Kansas City Chiefs (5-0): The train keeps a rolling for the Chiefs. After their Monday night win over the Saints, the Chiefs are 5-0 despite losing running back Isiah Pacheco and wide receiver Rashee Rice to injuries. The Chiefs are winning despite the struggles of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who has thrown 6 touchdown passes and 6 interceptions in five games. Next: - Bye – Following week: N/A at San Francisco 49ers - Sun, Oct. 20, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: N/A (ATS: 2-3 – O/U: 3-2) 2. Minne...
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On Tuesday November 5, Culver City voters will go to the polls to elect a new President of the United State, United States Senator from California and will fill 5 city council seats. Running for re-election are Albert Vera, and Yasmine-Imani Morrin. Seeking to fill the empty seat are Denice Renteria, Nancy Barba and Jeannie Wisnosky Stehlin, who will be vying for the seat currently filled by being vacated by Göran Eriksson, who is barred from seeking a third consecutive term. In the contentious...
What's next? To compound matters for the 2022 Los Angeles Rams, the defending NFL Champions received more bad news on Tuesday when the team announced that wide receiver Cooper Kupp will undergo surgery on Wednesday for a high right ankle sprain. Kupp was injured during the fourth quarter in the Rams 27-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. "Obviously, you never ever replace a player like Cooper Kupp, but we got to figure out the best way to accentuate the ski...
1. Philadelphia Eagles (8-0): Running back Miles Sanders is quietly having a very good season with the Eagles. Sanders is 7th in the NFL in rushing yardage with 656 yards, he has six rushing touchdowns and is averaging 5.0 yards per carry. Next: -11 vs Washington Commanders – Mon, Nov. 14 – O/U: 44 (ATS: 5-3 – O/U: 5-3) 2. Buffalo Bills (6-2): The Bills have lost twice this season, and both losses are within the division. They have a one game lead in the division but are 0-2 within the divis...
When the pandemic struck in 2020, a team of Culver City leaders began a bold, innovative plan that has been a lifeline for both food-insecure residents and local restaurants. Dubbed FeedCulver, the group began purchasing meals from local restaurants and developing an infrastructure to deliver those meals to families who had been adversely impacted by the pandemic. In the past 20 months, the group has provided more than 65,000 meals to those who are food insecure. After almost two years of providing free, hot meals from local restaurants to...
The Rams will have an extra day to prepare for their 144th regular season meeting with archrival San Francisco 49ers for this week's Monday Night Football game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Los Angeles is recovering from a humbling 28-16 loss to the Tennessee Titans last Sunday at SoFi Stadium when they self-destructed offensively very early and defensively very late in the game. "We're not going to allow one game to define us, said Rams head coach Sean McVay at the press conference after...
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By Jim B. Clarke Culver City Acts of kindness come in many forms. For Rafia Cooper, of Culver City’s Kindness Campaign, the form this month is hiding plastic “kindness” eggs in Culver City’s 12 public parks during the first 12 days of April. Each day, Rafia and former Culver City Mayor Jeff Cooper, her husband, select a different park and hide some eggs, each of which contains a kindness message. One special egg holds a lottery ticket. Rafia, along with Marta Valdez and Jolena Szewczyk, have assembled more than 12 dozen eggs and are hiding...
1. Kansas City Chiefs (14-1): Tight end Travis Kelce broke the NFL record for single season receiving yards by a tight end Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. The record of 1,377 yards was previously set by San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle last season. Kelce now has 1,416 yards on the season and has a chance to become the first tight end to lead the NFL in receiving yardage. Next: -3.5 vs Los Angeles Chargers - Sun, Jan. 3 – O/U: 44 (ATS: 7-8 – O/U: 7-8) 2. Green Bay Packers (12-3): T...
Re: Realignment of City Budget due to COVID-19 Shutdown and Losses in Revenue In light of the pandemic and its devastating impacts at all levels of society, the Culver City Coalition for Fiscal Responsibility (CCCFR), on behalf of local residents, tenants, business operators and housing providers, call upon our city leaders to expeditiously reevaluate funding priorities. With the city’s recent declaration of a Fiscal Emergency, which has been further exacerbated by a shutdown-induced d...
By Dennis J. Freeman Observer Reporter The Culver Steps broke ground in November of 2017. Today, the mix-use development, backed by Hackman Capital Partners, stands as a completed project that have drawn rave reviews. In June 2018, The Culver Steps, featuring 75,000 feet of office space and 40,000 feet of retail area, was on the receiving end of an honor at the Los Angeles Architectural Awards. "We're thrilled to be among such an innovative and prestigious group of winners," said Mike Racine,...
11 NFL Power Rankings - Week 7 1. Los Angeles Rams (7-0) - The Rams face Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, Russell Wilson and Patrick Mahomes over the next four weeks. If they come out of that stretch 11-0, only injuries will keep them out of the Super Bowl. Next: vs Green Bay Packers - Sun, Oct. 28 2. Kansas City Chiefs (6-1) - If the Chiefs can improve enough on defense, they could be the team to beat in the AFC. Getting Eric Berry healthy would help and a trade for defensive help would not be a...
A new day is dawning! We are awakening! People First participatory democracy is "happening" in Culver City! Former Mayor Gary Silbiger must be thanked for breaking ranks with almost 100 years of patriarchal top-down governance. Silbiger is constantly advocating for residents' active involvement in critical decision-making that directly affects us, and by his breaking with the “ol' boys network,” Mr. Silbiger paved the way for Participatory Democracy. Current Vice-Mayor Meghan Sahli-Wells exp...
Fresh off a solid victory in last week’s statewide primary elections, the assemblywoman who now represents Culver City and surrounding areas in the state Legislature is already preparing several proposals to tackle issues ranging from education to poverty and criminal justice reform. Fewer than 48 hours after the June 5 election that Democrat Sydney Kamlager-Dove won with nearly 55 percent of the vote, she also introduced her very first piece of legislation in Sacramento—a bill to fas...
By Sandra Coopersmith "Elegance is not the prerogative of those who have just escaped from adolescence, but of those who have already taken possession of their future." Coco Chanel To find vibrant, outgoing and elegant women, you need look no further than the Culver City Senior Center, where seven very capable representatives impressed the audience and judges Sunday afternoon, May 20, as Culver City Senior Citizens Association and Culver City Exchange Club presented their search for Ms. Culver...
Like to smile? Want to do a good deed? Then on Sunday, May 20 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. stop by Centinela Feed & Pet Supplies, 5299 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, (310) 572-6107, for the book signing of "Going to the Dogs and Other Critters," Dr. Janet Cameron Hoult's witty and whimsical collection of poems that animal lovers of all ages will enjoy. It is also available online by going to amazon.com and typing in her name, and can be ordered in paperback or for Kindle. Book proceeds are being...
Newly elected councilmen Alex Fisch and Daniel Lee will be sworn in and take seats on the Culver City City Council Monday night. They will replace Jim Clarke and Jeff Cooper who we step down due to term limits enacted by the voter As called for by city council policy Vice Mayor Thomas Small will be elected Mayor and it expected that Goran Eriksson will assume the position of Vice Mayor. Council policy was enacted some years ago to avoid confusion on who was in line and to assure each...
City Council members, because of our recent city council race, this has been a time of celebration for some, and a time of frustration and disappointment for others. I regret this, but it’s understandable. I hope that soon we as a community can come together over our commitment to the well-being of our city and its residents, and also celebrate the democratic process of which we’ve been a part. There is no way to adequately thank city council members for your service to this city. For all the...
A historic dedication ceremony was held Wednesday at The Culver Studios, with a ribbon-cutting moment for the fabled bungalows' renovation. The four bungalows were actually moved to a prominent location on the historic production lot, relocated from a more remote area. They are now just behind the famed Culver Studios Mansion. The project involved constructing new foundations for the bungalows, then carefully putting back the interiors. The work was monitored closely by Culver City officials,...
Alex Fisch was elected to the Culver City City Council by voters on Tuesday. However with 1548 VBM and Provisional ballots still to be county Daniel Lee's 170 vote lead over Albert Vera could be erased. Fisch's election was never in doubt Tuesday night, after the first precincts began reporting their tallies. He consistently had a comfortable lead. Lee lead most of the evening but Vera pulled into the second spot when Culver Crest and Sunkist Park precincts' totals rolled in. However, the final...
Dear Editor, As you are aware, Mayor Jeff Cooper and I are both termed out and there are two open seats in the upcoming City Council election on April 10th. We are both in agreement that we want Albert Vera to fill one of those seats and the only way that is going to happen is if you and a lot of our friends vote for Albert. Albert was born, raised, schooled and has worked his whole life in Culver City. He bleeds Culver City and is an integral part of this community. His is also a story of an...
Culver City Mayor Jeff Cooper was beaming as he addressed over 400 residents and business people on Tuesday at the annual Mayor's luncheon. "Culver City is at the cutting edge of cities around the country, in terms of what we have been able to accomplish, and what we plan to accomplish going forward," he stated during the luncheon where he discussed his tenure on the City Council. The packed house listened as the introspective mayor listed the accomplishments during his eight years in office...
