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At the regular meeting of the West Basin Municipal Water District Board of Directors on Monday, January 23, 2023, the board elected the following officers: President Scott Houston; Vice President Desi Alvarez; Treasurer Harold C. Williams, MSCE, P.E.; Secretary Gloria D. Gray; and Immediate Past President Donald L. Dear. “I look forward to working alongside my colleagues to ensure resiliency at the District in the year ahead and beyond,” said 2023 Board President Houston. “Together, we will...
CIF playoffs start next week and the Culver City high school boys' basketball team is hoping to recapture the winning culture that helped them win seven games in a row a few weeks ago. The Centaurs are currently 13-10 overall and 5-4 in the Bay league. Their Bay league record is good enough for third place. They can improve their record to 6-4 if they beat Santa Monica tonight (Thursday) at 7 p.m. at Santa Monica in their last regular season game. At first glance a 13-10 overall record is not...
By Mykell Mathieu Sports Reporter Paul George has returned to All Star form as the Clippers put together a five-game winning streak before a tough loss to the Cavs on Sunday night. George had been out of the lineup for five straight games from Jan. 5th to 16th after tweaking his right hamstring once again. The Clippers forward missed seven straight games earlier in the season dealing with the same injury. In his absence, the Clippers had struggled but have turned things around with his return....
Ever since the announcement that UCLA and USC were leaving for the Big Ten Conference, the rumors of the possible demise of the Pac-12 have swirled around the conference. Well, it appears that the reports of the death of the Pac-12 have been greatly exaggerated. The Pac-12 conference is very much alive and they are attracting some of the best quarterbacks in the nation. According to the 247sports.com football recruiting rankings, the Pac-12 ended up with six of the top 30 football schools in...
In a move that happened in less than 24 hours, the Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to terms with Kellen Moore to become their next offensive coordinator. Moore sent the past four years in the same position for the Dallas Cowboys. Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, released this statement on Sunday evening: “I want to thank Kellen for his deep commitment, hard work and dedication that were a core part of his time with the Cowboys,” McCarthy said. “We wish Kellen and his wife, Julie, and their...
Heavy rains spawned a bumper crop of wild poison mushrooms according to a warning from California Poison Control System CPCS. CPCS experts are warning the public about the potential dangers of eating wild mushrooms. Buying cultivated mushrooms at a reputable food market is the safe way to eat them, rather than eating wild mushrooms that were picked by friends or family members. Heavy rains, which California just experienced, is experiencing a tremendous number of poisonous Amanita phalloides or...
Two big concerts are coming to the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. Internationally-famous singer/songwriter Paul Anka will need no introduction when he takes the stage on February 4th to sing all of his greatest hits. In 1957, when Anka was a 16 year old teenager, his first number one hit, "Diana," made him a star. Soon after, he hopped on the "Cavalcade of Stars" bus with top names of the day in the era of segregation, performing at the Copa Cabana, the youngest entertainer ever to do so, and...
Riviera Country Club will be the site of the Genesis Invitational (originally Los Angeles Open) for the 60th time in its illustrious history, February 16-19. Since 2017, hosts Tiger Woods and Genesis USA have officially teed up the event by announcing the recipient of the Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption during their annual pre-tourney Media Golf Outing. Last week, Marcus Byrd was awarded the 2023 exemption given for the advancement of diversity in the game of golf. "Marcus has shown...
Three big concerts are coming to the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. Internationally-famous singer/songwriter Paul Anka will need no introduction when he takes the stage on February 3rd to sing all of his greatest hits. In 1957, when Anka was a 16 year old teenager, his first number one hit, "Diana," made him a star. Soon after, he hopped on the "Cavalcade of Stars" bus with top names of the day in the era of segregation, performing at the Copa Cabana, the youngest entertainer ever to...
Culver City police have arrested a female cyclist allegedly in possession of fentanyl, methamphetamine, 10,000 in cash and a firearm. Officers observed the 37-year-old cyclist commit several vehicle code violations and conducted a traffic stop near Venice and Culver boulevards around 12:45 p.m. on January 19, according to the Culver City Police Department. “During the investigation, the officers located a semi-automatic handgun, over $10,000 in cash and a large quantity of methamphetamine and fentanyl,” CCPD said in a statement. The wom...
El Marino Language School in Culver City has been chosen for the prestigious 2023 California Distinguished Schools Program. Since its inception in 1985, the California Distinguished Schools Award program honors exceptional schools, districts, teachers, and classified employees for their innovation, talent, and success in supporting students. El Marino will be recognized at the California School Recognition Program Awards Ceremony on Thursday, February 16 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim....
Culver City Sister City Committee (CCSCC) is looking for 8 students who are currently in 8th, 9th and 10th grade and are interested in participating in a student exchange program with our Sister City in Iksan City, South Korea. There will be a 30-40-minute ZOOM Informational Meeting on Thursday, February 2, 2023 @ 7:30 p.m. To receive the ZOOM link - RSVP to iksancity@culvercitysistercity.org The program is a homestay experience which consists of a Culver City family hosting a high school age student in Summer 2023 (August 1-11, 2023) and then...
Brennan Hilger of Culver City was named to the College of the Holy Cross Fall 2022 Dean's List. A member of the Class of 2023, Hilger was named to the Dean's List for outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2022-23 academic year. To qualify, students must pass four or more letter-graded courses with no failing grades during the semester and earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher....
Robert Zirgulis, president of Culver City Kennedy Democrats, flew to Vilnius Lithuania this past week to deliver 10 drones to Gediminus Legionas an NGO group that trains Ukraines how to operate drones to target Russian tanks and artillery that are killing innocent Ukraines....
Aaron Genicoff of Culver City excelled during the Fall 2022 semester at Hofstra, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the Dean's List. Aaron's major is Writing for the Screen. Hofstra University is an internationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. Hofstra is a dynamic community of nealry 11,000 students dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its...
Charlotte Lotte, Age 11 KidScoop Media Correspondent On December 11, 2022, many political leaders, members of the press, and parts of the general public gathered in the Microsoft Theater to celebrate the inauguration of LA's first woman, and black woman mayor. It was an eventful day, with the inauguration moved into the Microsoft Theater instead of on the steps of City Hall, due to the rain. But bad weather didn't stop the event, and a projection of City Hall was used as a backdrop to the...
When all things are considered, the Los Angeles Chargers should consider the 2022 season as a step in the right direction. Winston Churchill once said, "Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm." For the 2022 Chargers, the injuries were too much to overcome for this roster. General Manager Tom Telesco discussed the 2022 season in his end of the season press conference last week. "Disappointing end to the season, obviously, losing in the playoffs," Telesco sa...
What if you were a coach of a high school basketball team without a gym or the coach of a high school football team without a field? What would you do? You would probably quit the job or find another solution. Culver City high school water polo coaches decided to find another alternative. The Dordoni family started a relationship with the Culver City Parks and Recreation Department over 40 years ago. Nestor Dordoni Sr. started the bond and Nestor Jr. has continued the journey. They use the only...
The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) announced today that the Club has transferred forward Cristian "Chicho" Arango to Club de Fútbol Pachuca of Mexico's Liga MX. "We knew coming out of a successful 2022, we would need to make a major move, and likely a difficult decision ahead of roster compliance," LAFC Co-President & General Manager John Thorrington said. "We evaluated all possibilities and this transfer provides the needed resources and flexibility to continue our ambition of winning...
Keith Putney Productions presents two all-time classics, The Beatles' "Rubber Soul" and Wings' "Band On The Run" full albums as the next in the series of live concerts at the Grammy Museum celebrating the Beatles, performed by an all-star cast for two shows on February 11. Rolling Stone magazine recognized "Rubber Soul" as one of the Top 5 albums of all time and "Band On The Run" one of the 500 best albums. "Rubber Soul" was the album that introduced a new lyrical introspection and musical...
It’s the coldest part of the year, and that means it’s time for frosty activities at SkyPark at Santa’s Village! Now through March 12th, the park offers enchanting Winter Wonderland outdoor adventures, seasonal characters, special entertainment, the Snow Quest scavenger hunt, and more! A Day Pass to SkyPark at Santa’s Village includes activities such as rock climbing, archery, ax throwing, ice skating(weather permitting), pedal cars, the NorthWoods Express Train Ride, and Winter Wonderland’s Snow Quest. You’ll also be able to attend the Wacko S...
The Culver City Symphony Orchestra will present a free concert on Saturday, February 11 with exceptionally beautiful music, featuring a remarkable young competition winner and acclaimed conductor Clyde Mitchell. Abriana Church, the Senior winner of the 2019 Parness Concerto Competition, will play Sergei Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto #2. The concerto presents some of the most dramatic music in Prokofiev’s piano concertos. Its technical demands are immense, and Church meets these with displays of brilliancy. Abriana was studying at Master’s Universi...
After 25 years in Culver City, Sony Pictures Animation is on the move. In an e-mail to staff, Sony Pictures executive vice president of global real estate Craig Schwartz announced that in April 2024, Sony Pictures Animation, Imageworks, and Crunchyroll will relocate to a 225,000-square-foot space at the Wilshire Courtyard complex on the Miracle Mile. The Sony organizations will occupy four floors of the property, with a space that includes a central dining area, a coffee bar, a theater, and outdoor areas. Rios has been tapped to design the new...
Right now, billions of dollars are available to California families struggling with rising costs of living due to inflation. Californians, especially those most struggling to make ends meet, leave money on the table simply because they aren’t required to file their taxes. The state and the federal governments have created additional tax credits and stimulus money to support low and middle-income households, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a federal tax credit for people who have earned a low-to-moderate income, which is the #1 anti...
Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Executive Director Dave Eggerton released the following statement today in support of California water agencies’ proposed modeling framework to reduce Colorado River water usage in the Basin. The framework was submitted to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation January 31. ACWA stands united with California water agencies in their proposed approach to achieve water use reductions while supporting 40 million people and nearly 6 million acres of farmland that depend on the Colorado River. California has a...
