Articles from the March 20, 2013 edition


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  • Food vs. Mind & Body: A Community Conversation

    Mar 20, 2013

    Food vs. Mind & Body: A Community Conversation You may join a community conversation on the important and timely topic of obesity, healthy eating and mental health at the upcoming Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Commission meeting. The event will be held on Tuesday, April 2 from 7 pm to 9 at the Mike Balkman Council Chambers. 9770 Culver Blvd.. A short version of the documentary “Killer At Large” which explores the multifaceted obesity epidemic in the United States will be shown. A panel of experts will present information and...

  • Malsin Tops the List

    Mar 20, 2013

    Based on a public records request the Culver City Clerk releases figures on how much the city pays in health insurance benefits for retired council members. Currently the city pays out almost $65,000 per year in health benefits. Topping the list is former councilmember Scott Malsin at $1,451.06 per month. Malsin was followed by Gary Silbiger at $867.54, Paul Jacobs $740.86, Alan Corlin $558.09, Steven Rose and Ann Alexander (surviving spouse of Dick Alexander) each at $370.434 and Carol Gross $309.45 per month. The city eliminated lifetime...

  • Teen Dating Violence Interests School Board

    Lynne Bronstein, Observer Reporter|Mar 20, 2013

    Teen Dating Violence Interests School Board A report on teen dating violence and a presentation on the GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) program at Culver City Middle School were the highlights of last week’s School Board meeting. Both presentations featured Mariko Rooks, an eighth grader at CCMS, whose ambitious work seems to characterize the abilities of the GATE students. Rooks’ teen dating violence report actually stems from a project she did with her Girl Scout troop. She has put in more...

  • City Manager's Update

    Mar 20, 2013

    March 15, 2013 Community Development Department - XAP - Work has been completed on a 12,675 square feet office tenant improvement located at 100 Corporate Pointe. - Hayden Higuera Properties, LLC – A Building Permit has been issued for a new five-level parking garage with 556 spaces, located at 8550 Higuera Street. · Conjunctive Points Properties II, LP – Plans have been submitted for a 20,363 square foot tenant improvement of an existing two-story commercial space, located at 3960 Ince Boulevard. - Veterinary Cancer Group – Plans have been a...

  • "Ragtime" Comes To Kentwood

    Mar 20, 2013

    . “Ragtime” Comes To Kentwood 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 quintessenti...

  • Lakers, Clippers: Who’ll Rise At Playoff Time?

    Bosmat Eynav|Mar 20, 2013

    Sports Columnist The Clippers have shown the world the power derived from unity and where it can lead when the spirit of acceptance, trust and beneficence takes hold. These qualities lend themselves to a breathtaking dynamic. That for me, is what is called being in the flow. They are well on their way to the playoffs and the joy they emanate on the home court injects the global audience into their vortex. Interestingly, in the last few games away from home, we haven’t seen this flow. It looks l...