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For February 12 through 18. Commercial Burglary: On February 12 at 2:02 pm officers responded to the 8500 block of National Boulevard regarding a burglary investigation. The officers met with the victim who told them the following; she arrived at her storage locker on February 10 and discovered the door to the storage garage had been forced open and her property missing. The victim said she locked and secured the location on October 31, 2012 and everything was fine. Stolen Vehicle: On February 12 at 9:45 pm officers responded to the 3800 block...
Stephanie Kimec, Young Adult Missionary and member of the Immigration Task Force, will speak at noon on Sunday, March 3 about The Bible, Immigration and The Dream Act at Culver-Palms Methodist church, 4464 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. A light lunch will be served at 11:30 am right after the blended worship service. Stephanie will speak about the Biblical basis for welcoming immigrants. She will also speak about current immigration policies and the Dream Act. Attendees will also hear from two UCLA students who will share their real stories and...
The El Rincon Booster Club will have a night out at Shakey’s with the family. The school fundraising event will be on Thursday March 7 from 5 pm to 8 at 5604 Sepulveda Blvd. Culver City. Dine-in and take-out will be available and community participation is encouraged. Drop your receipt in the fundraiser box after you pay & 25% of your sale will go to the El Rincon Booster Club. All proceeds will benefit the students of El Rincon Elementary School....
Vendor applications for Fiesta La Ballona 2013 are now being accepted for the early bird discount rate. After April 30 the rate will increase. For a copy of the application form visit the Fiesta’s website at www.fiestalaballona.org/vendor.html for more information. Complete the application form and return with your payment. Only completed applications with payment postmarked on or before April 30 will be accepted for the current discount rate. Applications sent after April 30 must pay the regular fee....
On Feb. 27, 2006 the Culver City City Council voted five ayes to enact an ordinance giving free curbside parking to those veterans whose automobile license plates indicate the owner was awarded the Medal of Honor, Legion of Valor, Purple Heart, Pearl Harbor Survivor or Former American Prisoners of War tag. Seven years ago the council consisted of Mayor Albert Vera, Gary Silbiger, Steve Rose, Carol Gross and Alan Corlin. They learned that with the passage of this ordinance, our city would become the second city in California to pass similar...
Senator Curren Price’s Statement on Death of Jerry Buss “I join the residents of Los Angeles and sports fans throughout the world in mourning the death of Jerry Buss, the great owner of the Los Angeles Lakers and other sports teams in our city. Who can match the legacy of such a man who gave Los Angeles 10 NBA championships and great players such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, James Worthy, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kobe Bryant, and coaches like Pat Riley and Phil Jackson? Few people, if any, have done more to turn exceptional African Ame...
Kentwood Players will present the 1998 Tony Award-winning musical “Ragtime” with book by Terrence McNally, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and music by Stephen Flaherty from Friday, March 15 to Saturday, April 20 at the Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Avenue, Westchester. The production is directed by Susan Goldman Weisbarth, with Musical Director Bill Wolfe, Choreographer Victoria Miller, and produced by Margie Bates and Gail Bernardi by special arrangement with Music Theatre International. “Ragtime” is the quintessential American musical that pa...
I'm gonna be the first one to "snitch" on SNITCH. Knowing writer/director Ric Roman Waugh, brother director Scott Waugh and their dad, Fred, it was my privilege to not only work on second unit with Fred 30 years ago, but get to know Ric and Scott and watch them move from being stuntmen following in their father's footsteps, and then becoming first rate writers and directors - Scott with “Act of Valor” and Ric with films like “Felon” and now, SNITCH. While many believe that "stuntmen" turned...
Buyers Find Less On The Market Culver City is one of the most desirable places to live in the greater Los Angeles area. But is it currently difficult to buy a home here? That may depend on the buyers and what they want. Julio Leyva, an agent with Cavanaugh Realty, told the Observer that, “Statistically, prices and sales are both up from the previous year. “I usually keep track of the market and Culver City in 2012, at least in the areas I surveyed, was ahead by about $35,000 compared to 201...
BREAKING NEWS Dave ‘Coach’ Sanchez Dies Observer Staff report with excerpts from reporter Cheryl Giraud’s story in August, 2012 Dave “Coach” Sanchez died at 12:15 Wednesday afternoon according to reports by his Sister Vicki. According to postings by his sister, “Our beloved Dave finally left this earth. Those of us who were here were able to be with him at the end. It was a blessing that he passed before he suffered. Coach wanted to hear only positive things during these last several days with him, so I will say that while our hearts are...
City Manager’s Update February 15, 2013 City Manager’s Office · Assembly Budget Subcommittee Testimony – On February 11 Mayor Andrew Weissman, City Manager John Nachbar, and Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld attended the Assembly Budget Subcommittee 6 on Budget Process, Oversight and Program Evaluation, regarding Redevelopment follow-up to legislation, in Sacramento. Mayor Weissman provided testimony to the Assemblymembers on the Committee and representatives of the State Controller’s Office and Department of Finance. Mayor Weissman...
By George Laase Observer Staff For the first time in the history of Culver City High girl’s water polo the Centaurs have advanced to the semi-finals of the CIF playoffs. “The Final Four,” said Athletic Director Tom Salter. The historic win was over Pasadena Poly, 10-8. “I’m dreaming,” said Coach Nestor Dordoni. “I don’t know what to say.” Dordoni was looking back on 32 years of experience. “It was a team effort,” said Nestor Dordoni Jr., son of the long-time head coach. “I’m very proud of the girls.” Olivia Valdez, one if the team’s captains,...
