Articles from the March 13, 2013 edition


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  • Education Foundation Announces CCUSD Honorees

    Mar 13, 2013

    . Marshanne Kendrick Love Sony Pictures Entertainment Teacher of the Year JoNellia Guinn Rotary Club of Culver City Classified Employee of the Year Loyola Marymount University LA Urban Homes Superintendent's Award Dr. Martin has been instrumental coordinating a partnership with LMU and other two foundations to provide support, resources, time and collaboration for math instruction K-12. Dr. Curtiss Rooks (not shown) is creating a collaboration to benefit CCUSD and LMU students with a focus on enhanced teacher preparation. Dr. Lavadenz's...

  • Dear Editor

    Mar 13, 2013

    On Monday, March 4 I had the opportunity to attend a special news conference held at the Culver City Police Department. At that time, a new life-saving service called SMART911 was introduced. This service is now available free of charge to all Culver City residents and covers pets as well. Culver City is the first city in California to offer the benefits of SMART911 to each of us. According to Mayor Andrew Weissman, Police Chief Don Pedersen and Fire Chief Christopher Sellers, SMART911 enables you to create a secure "Safety Profile" for your...

  • Movie Review: Upside Down

    Debbie Lynn Elias|Mar 13, 2013

    It takes both a visionary and visualist to create a film like UPSIDE DOWN. And that’s exactly who Juan Solanas is. A writer/director with a strong visual background in photography and art history, plus over 10 years work as a cinematographer, Solanas never ceases to amaze with his outside the box approach to life. With brilliant conceptualization from start to finish, a perfect blend of creativity, intellectual and emotional stimulation, and stunning, seemingly impossible, visuals, there is t...

  • Correction

    Mar 13, 2013

    In last week’s Observer a photo of Jake Wells was identified as Tim Stewart. The Observer regrets the error....

  • Retiring the Keys: When Should You or a Loved One Stop Driving

    Mar 13, 2013

    On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Building Rotunda Room, Part Two of the three-part Community Conversations series, speakers and resources will provide the tools to help have this conversation with your parents or yourself. This difficult and sensitive decision is one most of us will face at some point in our life. Featuring: - California Highway Patrol—Age Well, Drive Smart Program - Ellen Silverman, Occupational Therapist—Driving Safety: The Big Question - Culver City Bus and Dial-a-Ride services - Metro - Acc...

  • Council Meeting Minute

    Mar 13, 2013

    City Council Minute March 11 Here are some highlights from the City Council meeting of March 11, 2013. At this meeting, the City Council: • Approved an Agreement with J & G Sweeping and Maintenance to Provide Cleaning Services in Downtown Parking Structures for an amount not-to-exceed $44.500 per year. • Adopted a resolution authorizing the City to submit applications for grants available from the State of California’s CalRecycle Program (including the Household Hazardous Waste Discretionary Grant Program). • Held a Public Hearing during...

  • Culver Softball Loses First Three

    Mar 13, 2013

    The Culver City High softball team is off to a slow start with a 0-3 record in non-league games. The Centaurs lost to Marlborough, 20-1, Palisades, 8-7 and Venice, 11-1....