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March 27 through April 2. Commercial Burglary: On March 27 at 9:39 am officers responded to the 4300 block of Sepulveda Boulevard regarding a burglary investigation. The officers met with the reporting party who told them the following; he arrived at work at 9 am and discovered coins on the floor and when he reached the area where the cash drawer was kept, he discovered it was missing. The owner of the business arrived and said he lacked and secured his business at 10 pm. Residential Burglary: Om March 27 at 10:39 pm officers responded to the...
Ron Kasparian, long-time baseball coach at Westchester High, died last week. Kasparian was one of the most successful and well-respected coaches in the Southern California high school ranks. His Westchester team won the LA City championship in 1983....
The City Council has long been seeking solutions for parking problems in downtown Culver City. But a controversial move to extend the hours of operation for metered parking in the downtown area was suspended until July 10 via a Council motion at the Monday night meeting. The Council had considered recommendations made in the Walker Parking Study and in January adopted a resolution that extended the time of operation for metered parking in the downtown area to 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day except h...
The Culver City Chamber has moved to its new office at Westfield Culver City. Located at Suite #1260 on the ground floor, the office is just under Target and around the corner from Best Buy. According to the chamber, the 10 year lease with Westfield Culver City will allow the Chamber a new office fully outfitted for the new economy that will allow the chamber “to serve the business community better while adding on visitor/information services for one of the city's fastest growing revenue, the area’s international travelers.” The Chamber will...
Virtually overlooked in the citywide election next week is Measure X, which would raise the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), also known as the “Bed Tax” from 12% to 14% on visitors staying in Culver City hotels and motels. The tax, if passed, would raise an estimated $550,000 of additional revenue for city coffers. Billed as a way to preserve city essential services such as police, fire, paramedics, etc. the tax currently generates just over $3 million or a mere 3.8% of the overall city bud...
I Cannot Vote For Scott Malsin Recently I read an article in The Front Page Online about Scott Malsin's assets. He complains he needs his health and retirement benefits. Yet Malsin is a millionaire and he wants residents to pay for his health insurance for himself and his family for life? That article left me with several questions that really bother me. 1. Malsin owns shares in Plains All-American Pipelines. Is that company connected to PXP? Everyone knows that Culver City sued PXP. Is it possible Malsin was on the council when they were...
We enthusiastically endorse Meghan Sahli-Wells for Culver City Council. Meghan would greatly broaden the council's ability to represent and relate to the full breadth of Culver City's diverse and vibrant community. We've especially been impressed by her hands-on efforts through the Culver City Bike Coalition and others to make our city a more enjoyable, healthy, and liveable place for all. Jim and Cathi Lamm Culver City...
I support Scott Malsin for City Council. I have worked with him as a fellow Councilmember on many important issues. He has done an excellent job and has served the City well. His dedication and attention to detail on many complex issues has contributed greatly to making Culver City what it is today - a safe, vibrant, sustainable city responsive to the needs of the community that is working diligently and effectively to negotiate the difficult financial times we face. If you are happy with the direction Culver City is heading, then vote for...
I've had several occasions to contact Andy Weissman about neighborhood matters during his current council term. I have always found him to be very responsive, contacting city staff as necessary. This is what makes it worth living in Culver City. Please help re-elect Andy Weissman. Bobbi Gold Culver City...
Every election brings with it new personalities, new promises and new ideas – some sensible, and some, not so, sensible. Having gotten to know the 2012 City Council candidates, I think it’s clear that one person stands out. Andy Weissman has decades of experience not just living in Culver City, but serving Culver City. He is a tremendous asset to our city and someone who brings to City Hall an ability to take in feedback and ideas from everyone and synthesize them into solutions to even our most difficult challenges. He is thoughtful, rea...
Why are Molly, Leslie and Scott Wyant supporting Andy Weissman for the City Council? Experience. He's been a positive force in the community for decades. We've lived here for more than 20 years, and it seems like every time we turned around, Andy was making a difference. Working to help kids go to camp as the chairman for the Culver-Palms Family YMCA, protecting our community from over development as a Planning Commissioner, attracting and retaining businesses in our community as president of the Culver City Chamber of Commerce, writing the Cit...
I’m voting for Scott Malsin on Tuesday. Frankly, it is an easy decision. I am looking for the best possible city council for Culver City. The best possible city council must include Scott Malsin. Scott’s experience is unequalled. Scott’s successes on council are unquestioned. Scott’s intellect and understanding of Culver City, and indeed Scott’s love for Culver City, is undeniable. These are tough economic times. We, as voters, are faced with a very important decision as to which four individuals will help guide us through these times. I...
As an Abood, my name appears at the very top of the list of Scott Malsin's supporters. My husband's name appears directly after mine. On Saturday I received a copy of George Laase's letter to the Front Page on Line at my home. The copy arrived anonymously, was posted in LA, and has no return address. Whoever sent it has taken the cowardly way out, and prevented me from responding to them personally. George Laase's thoughts are his prerogative, but why send this to me when both my husband and I support Scott and will continue to do so? Scott...
Catching up on Birthday greetings we wish a happy birthday to Michael Fate, Doneil Weissman, Don Perlick, Don Ericsson, Andy Weissman, Maureen Genteman, Marilyn Freiden Clark, Bev Peterson, Jody Hall Esser, Elizabeth Hawkes, Sheila Benjamin, Bernice Mathison, Carly Priebe, Claire Skelley, Gertrude Moore, Amanda Gripp, Claudia Van de Ven, Freddie Wilson, Margaret Lowe, Carol Hoebink, Marty Hente, Jim Harrold, Jack Skelley, Barbara Jefferson, Raymier Simon, Len Lovgren, Lena Johnson, Ruth Moreno, Rafia Dadabhoy Cooper, Frank Keister, Colleen...
Vern Larsen, a former Culver City resident, service club member and business owner, passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, March 27 at his home in San Juan Capistrano. Vern, 83, leaves his wife Darlene, sons Glenn (Candy) and Wayne (Diane), as well as four beloved grandchildren Heather (Steve), Lisanne, Trevor, Nick; and three great grandchildren Kylie, Jolie, and Carson. A celebration of his life, presided over by the Reverend James S. Maines, took place on March 31 at the Marina Del Rey Hotel, where over 250 family, friends, and neighbors...
Voters To Choose On Tuesday Jim Clarke A 17-year Culver City resident, Jim Clarke currently works as Director, Mayor’s Office of Grants for the City of Los Angeles. He helps to secure grant funding and oversees $611 million of federal stimulus funds. He previously headed the City of Los Angeles’ federal relations program, which required frequent contact with members of the U.S. Senate and members of Congress. Clarke also served as chief of staff to two Congressional representatives from the Los...
Wrapping up his year as Culver City Mayor, Micheal (Mehaul) O’Leary sang and spoke to a sellout crowd at the 32nd Annual Mayor’s Luncheon last Thursday at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton in Culver City. The Mayor, an Irish immigrant and naturalized American Citizen, led the crowd in a rousing rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. Shoulders back and with hand over his heart, O’Leary's face showed the pride in his adopted country. O’Leary told the crowd, “what a great city we live and do busine...
Wisely, Culver City High schedules challenging non-league baseball games to prepare for the Ocean League. The strategy worked last season when the Centaurs didn’t win the league championship but proceeded to win three playoff games, including two in Orange County. Culver won eight of its first 10 games this season, including a pair of routs over Beverly Hills in league games. Then the Centaurs lost three of four against formidable non-league foes. The losses were 9-6 to Palos Verdes and a d...
