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The Los Angeles Chargers, who clinched a playoff berth in Week 17 with a 40-7 win over New England in Foxborough, Massachusetts, moved up to the 5th seed in the American Football Conference (AFC) with a 34-20 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 18, the final weekend of the NFL regular season. The Chargers finished the regular season with an 11-6 record, while the Raiders finished the season at 4-13. The Chargers will head to Houston for a wild-card playoff matchup with the Houston Texans,...
Out of an abundance of caution due to significantly declining air quality overnight, the Culver City Unified School District is declaring an emergency non-instructional day for all students on Friday January 10. Overnight, the air quality in our area significantly declined to a "hazardous" level this morning, making it unsafe for our staff and students to attend school. For these reasons, all CCUSD schools and offices will remain closed. Accordingly, instruction, child care services, and all...
Financially struggling Kohl's Corp. is planning to close 27 underperforming stores in 15 states, according to an announcement from the company on Thursday. In Los Angeles California, the Westchester store located at 8739 S. Sepulveda Blvd. will close. The stores will be closed by April 2025 and the workers have been informed....
As we usher in a brand-new year and academic quarter, we are also proud to welcome our new chancellor, Dr. Julio Frenk, who officially assumed the mantle of UCLA's chief executive on New Year's Day. Frenk's long and illustrious career as a visionary educator, global health leader, pioneering researcher and public servant has included roles as president of the University of Miami, Mexico's national health secretary and dean of Harvard's school of public health. UCLA, he says, is the high point,...
A long-time Venetian and active community member who brings experience, dedication, and passion to her new role as chief executive officer. A fourteen-year Venice resident, Wallerstein has been deeply involved in the local community. She has served on the Venice Chamber of Commerce Board for three years, most recently as Membership Director. Karin also serves as Vice President of the Santa Monica Rotary Club, where she has led philanthropic initiatives and worked tirelessly to support that...
The holidays are over, and winter is here and that means high schools all around the nation are playing winter sports. At the majority of high schools in Southern California winter sports consist of girls and boys basketball, girls water polo and girls and boys soccer. Although all five of the Culver City teams are competitive the basketball teams appear to be at the top of the list when it comes to comparing records. The boys' basketball team at press time was 16-2 overall and 1-0 in the Ocean...
In front of a raucous crowd of 11,000 fans inside Pauley Pavilion on the UCLA campus Michigan made a resounding statement, trouncing UCLA 94-75 in a marquee Big Ten matchup. The defeat was not only a blow to UCLA's record but also led to an explosive postgame interview from head coach Mick Cronin, who held nothing back in his critique of his players and coaching staff. Michigan showcased an offensive clinic, shooting with precision and dominating the paint. Led by standout performances from Tre...
The Los Angeles Lakers have found a spark in second-year guard Max Christie from Michigan State, who is rapidly maturing into a reliable two-way player. His growth was on full display in a recent game against the Portland Trail Blazers, where he notched a career-high 28 points. Yet, it's not just his scoring that has caught the attention of fans and teammates alike, it's also his unwavering commitment to defense and a desire to guard the best player on every team. Christie's defensive mindset...
LeBron James added another historic milestone to his illustrious career, surpassing Michael Jordan for the most 30-point games in NBA history during a game last week. With his 563rd game scoring 30 points or more, LeBron continues to solidify his legacy as one of basketball's all-time greats. Reflecting on this achievement, James shared, "It's very humbling, or arguably the greatest player to ever play the game... it's just super dope for me." JJ Redick, the Lakers head coach, weighed in on the...
LOS ANGELES – Junior Lauren Betts has been named to The Los Angeles Athletic Club's John R. Wooden Award®, presented by Principal, Women's Midseason Top 25 Watch List, the Athletic Club announced Tuesday. Selected by a preseason poll of national college basketball experts, the list comprises 25 student-athletes who are frontrunners for the most prestigious honors in college basketball: the Wooden Award All-American Team™ and the Wooden Award® Most Outstanding Player. UCLA's junior cen...
The City of Culver City continues to monitor the disastrous fire activity in the Los Angeles area. At this time, the effects in Culver City have been relatively minor. There are no active fire threats to the City of Culver City. The Culver City Fire and Police Departments are engaged in mutual response with other agencies, assisting in critical support of firefighting and evacuations. "Our thoughts are with victims from neighboring communities who have experienced unimaginable devastation....
On Saturday Night, January 4, at the Crypto.com Arena, the Los Angeles Kings faced off against the formidable Tampa Bay Lightning in what turned out to be a memorable and thrilling matchup. The excitement and energy of the evening extended beyond the on-ice action, as the event was marked by special celebrations and tributes that contributed to the already electric atmosphere. Dodger Night was in full swing at the arena, as the Kings organization paid homage to the city's beloved baseball team...
Dear Community, Out of an abundance of caution due to significantly declining air quality overnight, the Culver City Unified School District is declaring an emergency non-instructional day for all students on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Overnight, the air quality in our area significantly declined to a "hazardous" level this morning, making it unsafe for our staff and students to attend school. For these reasons, all CCUSD schools and offices will be closed today. Accordingly, instruction, child...
California State's leadership stood around unable to help the richest, bluest part of the County of Los Angeles, as the Palisades Fire burned home after home to the ground. The exact number of homes burned in the Palisades Fire is not yet clear, but over one thousand homes and structures have been reported destroyed as the fire threatens over 25,000 homes. Evacuations have been ordered for thousands of residents in the area. .Over five thousand acres have burned. A plea for trained fire...
CCFT mourns the loss of longtime CCUSD teacher, Mr. John Roth. Mr. Roth was a special education teacher, teaching special day class and multiple social studies subjects. Mr. Roth had 40 years in education and taught 34 years in the district, first at Farragut Elementary and then for the last 30 years at CCHS. In addition to his dedication to students, Mr. Roth loved photography, outdoors activities and especially collecting historical artifacts, which he would show often to his students and coll...
Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper was named by the NHL as one of "Three Stars" of the week from December 30th to January 5th. Kuemper (2-0-0, 0.50 GAA, .985 SV%, 1 SO) stopped 66 of 67 shots he faced to help the Kings (23-10-5, 51 points) extend their winning streak to four games dating to December 28. He made 33 saves for his 33rd career shutout in a 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on January 1st. Kuemper then made another 33 saves, denying every shot he saw after allowing a goal...
Johnny Mathis, the Grammy Hall of Fame and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award legendary singer, treated his adoring fans at Cerritos Center For The Performing Arts with his annual holiday concert. The 89-year-old superstar still has maintained his remarkable, powerful tenor voice with the unmatched vibrato. Mathis, with a career spanning 68 years, brought all of his adoring fans back in time, while singing all of his greatest hits, and classic Christmas tunes. As usual, his charisma oozed into...
The Culver City Woman's Club will be meeting Monday, January 13,at their new location the Culver city American Legion Post. Check in at 10 am, meeting begins at 10:30. This month's guest speaker will be Andrea Tan, from the Alcott Center. The Alcott Center provides mental health services and housing support to clients who are experiencing housing instability or homelessness. There will be having a catered lunch for a small charge. (by the way – foods always excellent) If you would like to h...
With the Culver City skies filled with fire and smoke, the Culver City Department of Parks and Recreation has ordered all parks closed, as well as the Plunge.. The closers will be re assessed on a daily basis....
Cracking Down on Retail Theft Organized retail theft is permanently codified into California law through AB 1802 and SB 982. It is now considered a felony to possess over $950 of items obtained through retail theft with the intention to resell (AB 2943). Similarly, breaking into vehicles to steal property valued at $950 or more with the intention to resell is now also considered a felony (SB 905). Juvenile Dependency and Child Welfare Effective immediately, child custody proceedings involving...
DoorDash Service Remains Suspended in Los Angeles Areas Impacted by Ongoing Fires Severe Weather Protocol activated for Dasher, merchant, customer safety In response to ongoing fires throughout Los Angeles County, DoorDash has activated its Severe Weather Protocol to pause operations in affected areas. DoorDash first suspended operations in impacted areas of Los Angeles and surrounding the Pacific Palisades, including Santa Monica, Westwood, Brentwood, Calabasas, Pasadena and surrounding areas...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated by Congress as a National Day of Service. The holiday not only honors the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but also encourages all to volunteer to improve their communities. Contact an organization in Culver City to inquire and sign up for any of their community service opportunities. Organizations can include churches, schools, non-profits, community organizations, service groups, etc. There is no minimum number of...
Culver city offers curbside collection of your Christmas tree. Residents can put their tree in a green waste bin for collection on their regular refuse, recycling, and organics waste collection day. Curbside collection for Culver City until January 311.Park Your Tree program Residents can drop off their tree at the following parks: Fox Hills Park, Syd Kronenthal Park, Culver West Park, or Veterans Park. Before dropping off, residents should remove all decorations, tinsel, and stand from the...
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