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When: Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM Where: Attend In-Person or Utilize the Courtesy Virtual Option Culver City Senior Center Room C75 & C77 4095 Overland Ave. Indoor masking is highly recommended, but not required. The Agenda and related items are currently available. INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEETING PARTICIPATION: How to Submit a Written Public Comment Prior to a Meeting: Find the active eComment link to the right of the agenda date, then add your comment to the agenda item you choose. Watch a video tutorial on how to make an eComment. Mail...
In February, Australian Hospitality technology platform Redcat is coming to join automated customer retention experts Impact Data and time and attendance specialists Workforce.com, to recreate the technology stack that services some of Australia’s favourite brands. Redcat is at the core with its hospitality IT platform that manages end-to-end EPOS, click & collect, QR code ordering, apps, loyalty, delivery aggregators, kitchen management and virtual brands from a single platform. Redcat then partners with other best-of-breed solutions like W...
Music producer Mister Nash-T is making waves in the industry with his latest single "2022", performed by Young Grey and Amanda Rowland. The song, which is an energetic fusion between country and hip-hop, has quickly gained popularity and widespread appeal, cementing Mister Nash-T's position as a talented producer to watch. "2022" is a party anthem that perfectly captures the energy and vibe of the current music scene. With its catchy hooks, upbeat melody, and infectious rhythm, the song is the perfect anthem for anyone looking to turn up and...
The Camellia sinensis plant is used to make green tea containing anthocyanin, phenylpropanoid, tetraterpenoids. These plants' leaf buds and dried leaves are introduced in the manufacture of green tea which is rich in flavanols. Green tea has a high amount of epigallocatechin gallate which has a positive impact on health. These leaves are made by pan-frying and steaming them, then drying them. Green tea has been shown to help with depression, as well as numerous cancers such as lung cancer, liver cancer, colon cancer, and gastric cancer, among...
Representing opposite ends of the political spectrum: Brandon Tsay and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s sits behind Biden for first time. Tsay, the 26-year-old hero who disarmed a gunman during a fatal rampage at Lai Lai Ballroom & Studio in Alhambra, will attend the State of the Union as a guest of the president as well as his congresswoman Rep. Judy Chu (D-Monterey Park). McCarthy (R-California), meanwhile, will sit beside Vice President Kamala Harris on the dais after barely persuading fellow Republicans to award him the speaker’s gavel. Gun...
How does an ideologically fractured nation that distrusts everything, especially the news media, learn to give reporters and their news organizations another chance? A procession of speakers on Wednesday at the CNPA Capital Conference agreed on a few points: It’s a perilous time for the news media; it’s not all our fault and we can regain the nation’s trust, if we do some soul-searching and honest self-analysis. About 175 attending CapCon 2023 at the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel in Sacramento learned, however, how tough it will be to restore the news...
Adriana Medina has filed a lawsuit against Culver City police after her husband Guillermo Medina was killed last year by officers from the Culver City Police Department. The lawsuit claims that CCPD officers failed to provide timely medical care which could have prevented his death, and also alleges their use of force was excessive and unconstitutional. On December 18th at 12:30 am, police received a call about a man with schizophrenia suffering from a mental health breakdown who was acting erratically. When they arrived on the scene, he fled...
If you've purchased French pastry at one of Southern California's farmers markets over the last few years, it's very likely that the baguette or croissant came from Des Croissants Paris. Though these baked goods were previously available only at roving markets throughout LA, this bakery/boulangerie-patisserie now has a storefront all its own, operating next door to Super Domestics Coffee's east Culver City location at 8539 Washington Boulevard. Since 2017, Parisian-born Samuel Manar has...
In a first-of-its-kind proposed order, filed by the Department of Justice on behalf of the FTC, GoodRx will be prohibited from sharing user health data with applicable third parties for advertising purposes, and has agreed to pay a $1.5 million civil penalty for violating the rule. The federal court must approve the proposed order. Digital health companies and mobile apps should not cash in on consumers' extremely sensitive and personally identifiable health information,” said Samuel Levine, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Pro...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday paid a surprise visit to the United Kingdom, which has become one of the country's biggest backers in its war against Russia. Why it matters: It's his second known trip out of Ukraine — and his first to Britain — since the invasion began in February 2022. Zelensky visited the U.S. in December for a meeting with President Biden and an address to Congress. He urged Western nations to speed up their weapons deliveries last month as Russia continued its attacks on eastern Ukraine. Driving the new...
A Cedars-Sinai health care patient is suing the health system and hospital for allegedly sharing private patient information with such platforms as Meta and Google without his permission via the Cedar-Sinai website. The plaintiff was identified only as John Doe in the proposed Los Angeles Superior Court class-action lawsuit, the allegations of which include invasion of privacy, breach of contract, negligence and violations of the state's Confidentiality of Medical Information Act and Unfair...
During the 2023 Super Bowl National Anthem performance three Navy tactical squadrons will conduct a unified flyover. Lt. Lyndsay Evans, a native of Palmdale, California, is one of those supporting the flyover as a member of Electronic Attack Weapon School attached to Electronic Attack Squadron 129. The flyover formation includes two F/A-18F Super Hornets from "Flying Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122, a F-35C Lightning II from "Argonauts" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, and a...
Valentine's Day is February 14 and National Love Your Pet Day is February 20, and there is no better way to celebrate both than with the acclaimed children's book "From the Pocket of an Overcoat" from author and illustrator Robert Vincent. The book also recently celebrated its first book birthday and the thousands across the country this story has touched. Available online at Amazon, bn.com, target.com, and at the book's website, maxbuckles.com as well as select bookstores, "From the Pocket of...
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce that Benjamin C. Lau of the firm's Los Angeles office has been elevated to principal, effective Jan. 1, 2023. Ben focuses his practice on representing employers in corporate law matters, including global mobility issues and developing internal immigration policies. He assists employers in navigating the complexities of U.S. immigration law, including international travel and long-term immigration planning. Ben has...
We are thrilled to officially announce CCEF's main fundraising event of the year: A Taste of Culver City presented by Amazon Studios on the iconic Culver Studios front lawn! Join us on Sunday, May 7th from 1-5pm for a culinary celebration featuring local restaurants offering tastes of dishes as diverse as Culver City's community and student population. A Taste of Culver City will also include a glimpse into CCEF-funded programs with student performances and entertainment....
In California, the seasons are subtle. So subtle, in fact, that some claim there are none at all. Just as subtle, and equally beautiful, are the exquisite designs of the seasons in Japanese art. Over centuries, a rich literary and visual vocabulary representing the seasons evolved from the aesthetic sensibilities of the Japanese people. SHIKI: The Four Seasons in Japanese Art, a new exhibition at the Sturt Haaga Gallery brings this beauty and harmony to Descanso Gardens. The aesthetic values of...
As faces turned upward toward the illuminated night sky and "The Brilliant Light of the Jade Hare" main lantern took central stage, the world-famous Taiwan Lantern Festival commenced on Sunday, the first time back in Taipei since 2000. Continuing through Feb. 19, 2023, the event celebrates The Year of the Rabbit, incorporating design elements of modern robot modeling technology as well as ancient calligraphy, plus traditional Taiwanese opera music along with hopes for stability, peace,...
Santa Monica College (SMC) has received a $1 million grant from the W. M. Keck Foundation for a new equity-centered biotechnology career education program launching later this year. The brand-new program, expected to launch in Fall 2023, consists of two stackable certificates and an associate degree designed to meet the growing industry demand for cancer-fighting scientists in Santa Monica and the Greater Los Angeles area while offering students from diverse and marginalized backgrounds a direct...
The Center by Lendistry, a nonprofit organization committed to closing the racial wealth gap, has launched a new Digital Literacy Accelerator program designed to help women- and diverse-owned California small businesses gain the technical expertise to move their products and services to the digital space. A total of three cohorts — two in English and one in Spanish — will be provided with tools, resources, and one-on-one assistance to create and implement a digital strategy. The virtual series will cover a variety of focus areas including dig...
LeBron James, who was anointed "The Chosen One" on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a 17-year-old high school junior, fulfilled that prophecy by breaking the NBA scoring record with his 38,388th point during season 20 of his illustrious career. The Los Angeles Lakers' forward scored the record-breaking basket in front of a home crowd Tuesday night local time against the Oklahoma City Thunder, overtaking a milestone that stood for nearly 39 years and was held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the Lakers...
The NFL and USAA, an official NFL Salute to Service Partner, named Ron Rivera, Head Coach of the Washington Commanders, as the recipient of the 2022 Salute to Service Award presented by USAA. The award was created to acknowledge the exceptional efforts by members of the NFL community to honor and support members of the military community. Rivera will be recognized at NFL Honors, a primetime awards special airing nationally on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 9 PM ET / 8 PM CT on NBC, NFL Network and Peacock from Symphony Hall in Phoenix, Arizona. USAA, a...
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a settlement of more than $215 million against the Centene Corporation over allegations that the national healthcare company overcharged California’s Medi-Cal program by falsely reporting higher prescription drug costs incurred by two of its managed care plans. In doing so, Centene is alleged to have violated the California False Claims Act. California Health & Wellness and Health Net, the two managed care plans, provide healthcare services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries in over 20 California c...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that the ready-to-eat (RTE) pork sausage link products may contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the finished product label. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers with an allergy to dairy are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. The smoked pork Linguica link products were p...
Our inaugural festival in 2021 united over 100 female food and beverage entrepreneurs across Los Angeles for a 10-day festival featuring unique chef collaborations, thematic menus, a series of virtual conversations among female industry leaders, and more. The 2022 festival featured more than 140 unique menu items and collaborations, as well as events including a panel conversation with leading women restaurateurs, a RE:Her Smorgasburg takeover, Mini Marts featuring member-made products, the Amazing Graze, and a benefit concert. Many of the 10...
