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And you thought the Super Bowl was exciting. The Culver City high school boys basketball team played one of the most exciting games in school history when they beat Windward 57-55 last Tuesday inside the Del Goodyear gym on the Culver City campus. The boisterous crowd stormed the court after junior forward Achebe Thompson made a layup as the horn sounded to end the game. Hollywood could not have written a better script. "It felt really good," said Thompson outside the locker room right after...
UCLA redshirt junior Maya Brady has been selected as the Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division I NFCA Player of the Week for her performances at the Stacy Winsberg Memorial Tournament last week. The organization announced the honor Tuesday morning. Brady opened her 2023 season going 13-for-16 with 13 RBI and four home runs in her first six games to help the Bruins to a 6-0 start to the year. In that stretch, Brady tied a 24-year-old UCLA record with 10 consecutive base hits after going 4-for-4 with...
The USC men’s basketball team has five game remaining on their regular season schedule to try to improve their record in the Pac-12 and move closer to the top. At press time, (Wednesday) the 9-5 Trojans were in fourth place behind first place UCLA (11-2), second place Arizona (11-4) and third place Utah (10-5). They face Stanford on Saturday at 7 p.m. at home at the Galen Center. The Trojans have relied on their senior duo of Boogie Ellis and Drew Peterson but if they want to move up in the Pac-...
Jordan Chiles of UCLA achieved "Gymnastic Perfection" in the Floor Exercise against Arizona State on February 11 when she scored a perfect 10.00. Jordan went on to win the dual-meet all-around with a score of 39.825, tying the highest score in the nation this year. The Bruins next home meet is Sunday, March 5, at 12 p.m....
PowerPatent and the Boston Global Forum Announce a webinar dialogue on an Accountability Framework for AI Assistants such as ChatGPT. No doubt, AI technology can enhance our lives; however, it also presents risks to human safety and social inequalities. That is why it is essential to take a step back and consider how we can create ethical AI systems which benefit everyone in society. Organizations must prioritize three essential areas: accuracy, fairness and redressability. If an AI-based system isn’t accurate or fair, it won’t produce the outc...
Phil is not the kind of journalist who files a story and gets on with his life. That passion and integrity shine through in this book, and generally in the way Phil makes you care about the people he's covering. When I read this book, as with so many things Phil has written, I feel that I am in good hands, being carefully guided to the truth. In his latest book, Philip Fairbanks wields a wealth of laboriously earned evidence and detail, the product of five years of research, to tell a harrowing...
The first poetry and painting online international competition was launched by Shri Ram Niwas Goel, Hon'ble Speaker, Delhi Legislative Assembly, at the launch ceremony of the Delhi Pythian Council in the presence of H.E. Yiannakis Makridis, Deputy High Commissioner for Cyprus, the Indian President, Shri B.H. Anilkumar, IAS, and many other important dignitaries. Bijender Goel, founder of Modern Pythian Games, said that Modern Pythian Games is launching the first international poetry and painting...
A new children's book series has been released, introducing the world to "Captain No Eyes and The Protector of the Innocent." This series follows the adventures of a hero who teaches kids how to survive life's challenges through bravery, strength, and kindness. The Book designed to help young readers develop important life skills. However, this book is also a fantastic read for young adults and parents alike. Through the captivating story, the reader will learn the value of teamwork,...
The federal government is again investigating nursing homes for evidence that elderly residents are being falsely reported as having schizophrenia so they can be sedated with powerful antipsychotic drugs. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) flagged specific nursing homes for their high number of residents reported as having schizophrenia. Antipsychotic drugs are especially dangerous to the elderly with dementia. The FDA has required a black box warning in the prescribing information for the drugs, disclosing an increased risk...
Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) has introduced Senate Bill 626, which will protect guests and employees of hotels and motels from the dangers of secondhand smoke exposure by closing the loophole in California’s indoor smoking ban that currently allows smoking in up to twenty percent of hotel rooms and motel rooms. “Every guest and employee across California is entitled to a safe, smoke-free hotel or motel stay,” said Senator Susan Rubio. “California led the nation in the 1990s when it passed laws banning indoor smoking. But, that ban con...
Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today announced the opening of its Disaster Loan Outreach Center to meet the needs of businesses and individuals who were affected by the severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred Dec. 27, 2022 - Jan. 31, 2023. The center will be located at the San Luis Obispo Library beginning Saturday, Feb. 18. “SBA customer service representatives will be on hand at the following center to answer questions about SBA...
Today, Abundant Housing LA is releasing a map of housing element quality in Los Angeles County. The map, which scores cities based on our assessment of their housing element, HCD certification, past performance with housing production, and the prevalence of single family housing, represents the culmination of years of advocacy and work with local advocates and policymakers to plan for housing growth in a fair, sustainable way. Moving forward, these housing elements promise to guide the Los...
On February 14th, the Culver City Unified School District's board of education voted unanimously in favor of the Black Student Achievement Plan Resolution. The resolution aims to address opportunity gaps that have long hindered African American/Black students in the school district. The resolution acknowledges the school district's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the need to ensure that all students develop strong academic knowledge, skills, and dispositions to prepare them...
Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky announced today that Mayor Bass’ Inside Safe initiative is underway near the intersection of 6th Street and Fairfax Avenue in Miracle Mile. Inside Safe is a new, citywide, proactive housing-led strategy to bring people inside from tents and encampments, and to prevent encampments from returning. “Inside Safe is about putting quick fixes aside,” Mayor Bass said. “Together – with the County and service providers, this new program is a real solution that proves there is hope in Los Angeles....
Former Chicago Bull General Manager Jerry Krause once said that "Players and coaches don't win championships; organizations win championships." The Bulls won six NBA Championships in eight years. Krause was widely criticized for that statement, including by the super-star of the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan. But there is some truth to the statement and the Kansas City Chiefs are a prime example of what a good organization can achieve. The Chiefs won their second Super Bowl in four years last...
Gov. Newsom's extreme agenda to move California from fossil fuels to electricity supplied by renewable energy sources is on a collision course with reality, experts warned this week. California’s already maxed-out electric grid is nowhere near ready to support the government’s push for electric vehicles and other environmental mandates. "The California power grid is stressed pretty much to the limit," California Policy Center co-founder and senior fellow Edward Ring said on a Fox Business this week. "Our ability to import energy as well as our...
Casting has been set for the West Coast premiere of the revised production of playwright Anna Deavere Smith’s transformative “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,” coming to Los Angeles at Center Theatre Group / Mark Taper Forum March 8 through April 9, and opening March 15. The cast of the new take of “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992” features an ensemble of actors including Hugo Armstrong, Lovensky Jean-Baptiste, Lisa Reneé Pitts, Jeanne Sakata, and Sabina Zúñiga Varela. “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992” draws on more than 300 interviews with politicians...
The subcommittee will discuss the collection and reporting of data on equity businesses, including how collected data could be used to further social equity initiatives and goals. The meeting will be live-streamed and open to the public. Instructions for joining the virtual meeting are included in the agenda. No registration is required to join. Meeting materials will be posted to the DCC website as they become available. The CAC advises the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) on the development of standards and regulations for commercial...
Providing residential and commercial customers with state-of-the-art solar panels and top-notch services backed up by unrivaled customer service, Sunup leads the industry. Solar energy systems reflect an investment in the earth's sustainability, maintaining non-renewable energy supplies and saving the atmosphere. The long-term investment in solar energy can provide clean, green, and renewable electricity for decades. With a wide range of solar panels in America, it's tough for people to find...
Fourth-year UCLA head coach Mick Cronin has been named as one of 15 candidates for the 2023 Werner Ladder Naismith Men's College Coach of the Year Award, as announced by the Atlanta Tipoff Club. Cronin, the Michael Price Family UCLA Men's Head Basketball Coach, has guided No. 4-ranked UCLA to a 22-4 overall record and a 13-2 Pac-12 record, through 26 games. The Bruins have won five consecutive games, including a 73-64 victory against Stanford on Thursday night. UCLA won 14 consecutive games...
Natural wine bar, Evil Twin, recently opened its doors to Angelenos, offering a curated, international collection of bottles paired with an imaginative, French-influenced menu. Nestled on the corner of Washington Blvd & Centinela Avenue sharing an expanded space with widely-recognized and respected sister concept, Hotcakes Bakes, Evil Twin is Culver City's new neighborhood go-to for natural wines, small plates, comedy shows, and a furthered sense of community. Spearheaded by Dylan Weiss and...
Grocerist, which makes e-commerce profitable for grocers with the first and only grocery-specific e-commerce solution built on Shopify, launched today a new e-commerce fulfillment app that enables independent grocers to cut ties with third-party marketplaces, and run their own profitable e-commerce operations. Effective today, the new feature is included in the Grocerist platform at no additional cost, is web-based and can be used on any mobile, tablet or desktop device. Grocerist will publicly...
Resilient New Media Presents The Resilient Women in Life and Business Summit, a live virtual event for women entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, and book authors, is set to take place on March 1st and 2nd. We've lined up 20 of the most relatable and truly Entrepreneurial Speakers we could find. Real Women who have gone through real life and real-world struggles. "Our lineup is made up of Women who have had every curve thrown their way and found ways to overcome and land on top. And these...
Singer/multi-instrumentalist John Orr, aka The Last Domino, has just released the music video for his new lounge-punk single, "Paperweight". The video, directed by Priscilla Runion, shows Orr assuming all instrumental positions as well as conveying a spectrum of emotions following the end of a toxic relationship. Also featured in the video are three local dancers who often perform at Scarlet Lady Saloon in Culver City. Harlequin Curio plays dual roles as the lead dancer and ex-girlfriend of the...
California is well known for its vibrant dating community, with over half the population being single. California's lively food scene, bustling nightlife, and many recreational activities provide ample opportunities for dating. However, modern dating in California brings its own challenges: accommodating busy schedules, battling congested traffic, and sifting through fake profiles. The California Dating App addresses these dating challenges by connecting compatible people in California with...
