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By Lynne Bronstein Observer Reporter Last September, the City Council discussed a projected funding shortfall for the housing programs provided by the City and Housing Authority. At the Council's March 23 meeting, the Council reexamined current housing programs and the problems of funding. Culver City Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld and Housing Director Tevis Barnes gave the Council a detailed staff report on the options available. Formerly, Culver City's housing programs had been...
A motorcyclist was killed on Wednesday March 18 at 1:20 p.m. when he collided with a car in the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Overland Avenue in Culver City. The accident closed the intersection for most of the afternoon forcing police to reroute traffic around the collision. Although the investigation is continuing, police said they do not believe that alcohol or high speeds were involved. According to Lt. Jason Sims of the Culver City Police Department the driver of the car stayed at the scene and although the investigation is...
By Neil Rubenstein Observer Columnist The monthly General Meeting of the Culver City Democratic Club will be on April 8 at 7 p.m. in the Rotunda Room of Veterans Auditorium. Mayor Sahli-Wells will be speaking on the State of the City. I am hopeful the Mayor will discuss police and their use of body cameras, the use of devices either portable or in fixed positions to monitor automobile license plates, and what the policy is on choke holds and shoot to kill vs. shoot to wound. Do you have a lead...
Culver-Palms United Methodist Church invites the public to attend an uplifting afternoon of praise and celebration as its music department presents the Chancel Choir, Praise Band and Children's/Youth choir performing songs of the season. There will be music; there will be joy; there will be worship at the concert on March 29 starting at 2 pm. A reception and refreshments in the Fellowship Hall will follow. Admission is free and donations are welcome. Culver-Palms United Methodist Church is...
On April 19 thousands will gather from throughout Southern California for Jewish World Watch’s 9th annual Walk to End Genocide – the largest annual anti-genocide rally in the United States. A wide-ranging, multi-faith coalition of policymakers, religious leaders, schools, and activists will join for a day of action, walking together to highlight the power of local communities to fight genocides and mass atrocities around the world. The event will raise funds for anti-genocide educational and advocacy efforts in the U.S. – and to support on-the...
Community Development • Airport Marina Ford/Honda – A permit has been issued for three new auto service buildings at 6002 Centinela Avenue. • 76 Station – A permit has been issued for demolition of an existing commercial structure and construction of new 2,676 square foot commercial food mart at 10638 Culver Boulevard. • Leslie’s Pool Supply – Plans have been approved for a 2,326 square foot tenant improvement at 10814 Jefferson Boulevard. • Grillant – Plans have been submitted for a new restaur...
Jason S. Campbell has been appointed as the Executive Officer of the California Board of Podiatric Medicine (BPM). Born and raised in Culver City, Campbell attended Culver City schools and has deep roots in the community. The grandson of Culver City Fire Department's late Chief Burt F. Campbell, Campbell has followed both his grandfather and father in active and dedicated public service. His father also began his service with the Culver City Police Department before retiring after a 30-year...
Army and Navy Academy announces that Ahmed Tawfik of Culver City has been named to the Honor Roll for the fourth grading period of the 2014-2015 school year. Students with a grade point average of 3.50 or higher are named to the Honor Roll, and Cadet Tawfik achieved a GPA of 3.57. This is an impressive accomplishment - the Academy's college preparatory curriculum is challenging and unique. It includes a required leadership course in addition to the core subjects. "Congratulations on your...
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently recognized Clean Air: El Marino and the Culver City Unified School District for its efforts in educating parents and the community about the impacts traffic pollution impacts students and ways in which the District can mitigate those impacts. Nearly 800 students from preschool through the fifth grade attend El Marino Language School, which in some places, is within 50 feet of the San Diego (405) Freeway. Concerned about air quality and the...
By Fred Altieri Sports Reporter A brand new era in Culver City High softball began with a very satisfying 8-1 victory in its brand new ballpark on a picture perfect Thursday afternoon, March 19, against St. Monica High. The future of the Centaur program was also prominent in the win featuring the starting pitcher and catcher known as "The Freshmen Duo." The pregame festivities included player introductions, ceremonial first pitches, a student singing the National Anthem and a heartfelt...
Two Culver City residents have made the academic Deans' List at Azusa Pacific University. These students are honored for a fall 2014 grade-point average of 3.5 or better. They are joined by 1,983 students receiving the same honor. They are Samantha Dudley, an English Major, and Kelsey Harrold, A Psychology Major. Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical Christian university committed to God First and excellence in higher education. With 61 bachelor's degrees, 40 master's degrees, 17...
By George Laase Special to the Observer Back in 1994, CBS Sports bought the rights to the NCAA men's basketball tournament with an eight-year contract averaging $215 million annually. This month, a single, 30-second TV ad airing during the men’s Final Four will cost the advertiser around $1.5 million. The prospect of selling future advertising during the College Football Playoffs is seen as being so lucrative that ESPN bid more than $5.5 billion over the next 12 years for the rights. As the NCAA coffers continue to balloon, lawsuits are p...
Casting has been set for the 24th STreet Theatre award-winning production of "Walking the Tightrope," which will be remounted for the Kirk Douglas Theatre presentation of four public performances only, May 2 and 3 at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. (Student performances will take place April 28 through May 1.) Written by Mike Kenny and directed by Debbie Devine, "Walking the Tightrope" features a cast of Mark Bramhall, Tony Duran and Micaela Martinez as well as live music by Michael Redfield. This play is...
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor How important are the results in spring training? The popular belief is the results aren’t very important since minor leaguers often replace major leaguers in the latter innings of most spring training games. But there’s an important test case coming up. You see, the World Series champion San Francisco Giants have been awful this spring in Arizona. They’ve lost constantly and their championship roster has changed a lot, first with the departure of third baseman P...
The National Basketball Association announces that NBA Global Games China 2015 will feature two preseason games between the Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Clippers in October. The Clippers and Hornets will play the NBA's first game ever in Shenzhen when they meet on Oct. 11 at the Shenzhen Universiade Center, followed by a rematch in Shanghai on Oct. 14 at the Mercedes-Benz Arena. The NBA in 2004 became the first American professional sports league to compete in China, with two...
I don't know if it's because I'm getting older or Al Pacino us just getting better, but between his recent tour de force in "The Humbling" and now DANNY COLLINS, I have fallen in love with him as an actor. The nuance that he brings is electrifying and emotionally enticing and fulfilling and never moreso than as DANNY COLLINS. Written and directed by Dan Fogelman, DANNY COLLINS is, as the screen credits playfully note, "Kind of based on a true story a little bit." That true story is a real...
By Sandra Coopersmith Features writer Some things, like the unwavering commitment of the American Cancer Society (ACS) to save lives and end cancer, never change. And some things do, such as this year's Culver City venue for the society's signature event, Relay For Life, to be held at Tellefson Park (Washington Place and Tilden Avenue) on Saturday, May 16, noon to 8 p.m. Relay For Life, the world's largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer, unites communities across the globe...
In the tradition of town hall meetings, Congresswoman Karen Bass, whose district includes Culver City, held a town meeting on March 12 to present arguments involving authorization of the use of military force (AUMF) against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), also known as ISIS. President Obama (who was in fact, in town for a fundraiser in Santa Monica) has submitted a draft AUMF to Congress with the intention of "degrade[ing] and defeat[ing] ISIL." The AUMF would have a three-year...
