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The bond issue that will help repair a wide array of facilities across all of Culver City Unified School District's 10 school sites will be called Measure CC when it appears on the June 3 ballot. Leading up to the placement of Measure CC on the ballot, CCUSD conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the condition of all its school facilities and presented its findings in a Facilities Master Plan, which is available on the district's website – www.ccusd.org. The range of projects funded if the b...
The Culver City Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a missing person. Herbert Lee Robbins was reported missing from his residence in Culver City. He is described as a Male/black, 6'00/200 lbs, clad in a red jacket and blue jeans. He is 79 years old and his family stated that he possibly suffers from Alzheimers. He was last seen in the area of Overland Bl and National Bl. at about 3:30 PM. If located call 911. This alert was issued by the Culver City Police Department 4040...
Caring for an elderly parent? Here’s your chance to get all of your elder care answers in one location. "RAISING UP YOUR PARENTS" has been attended by more than 6,000 adults since 2009. It is a unique free seminar to help adult children, seniors and caregivers as they attempt to meet the challenges of growing older caring for others in their elder years. The next seminar in on Saturday, April 19, at the Culver City Doubletree,10 am to noon. It is free to all. Many adult children find themselves in crisis when they have to suddenly care for an e...
By Fred Altieri Observer Reporter Even great dreams and journeys must come to an end. And the campus of Chaminade High in West Hills was that final stop for the Culver City High girls basketball team as the Centaurs lost in the CIF State Division 2 semifinals to the Eagles on Tuesday night, 76-46. The Centaurs brought an 18-game winning streak into the contest against a squad that is realistically and was officially a CIF Open Division team during the recent Southern Section playoffs. Why and...
During the 1950's Peter Loomer co-taught with Robert Johnson at Culver City High. They initiated a carefully developed course that combined English and American History; it was termed American Civilization. It quickly became the academic jewel in Culver High's curriculum. Very rapidly, Culver High students recognized the value that this class offered them, and all scheduled American Civ classes were filled to capacity. From its inception, the course was a pace setter, and the English curriculum...
By Neil Rubenstein Observer Columnist Recently a friend spoke to me while I was shopping in Aisle 8 and suggested I review a previous issue of the Observer. Casually reaching into the file cabinet drawer containing newspapers going back over a decade, remembering it’s the one on the very bottom on the far left, my fingers latched onto the issue of August 26 – September 1, 2010. The headline was “O’Leary Files $1 Million Civil Lawsuit.” It seems a customer, Mr. Singerman, slugged the councilma...
Join in for a gluten-free cooking class at Westside Unity Church, 10724 Barman Avenue, Culver City on Sunday, March 30. Suzanne Peters, a long-time baker and lover of all things bread, speaks on the current research from medical professionals about wheat toxicity, gluten and grains and how they are contributing to arthritis, Alzheimer’s, obesity, digestive disorders, ADHD, autism and other brain distresses. Cost for the class is $30. For more information, call 310-838-4761. www.westsideunity.org...
By Fred Altieri Observer Reporter Centaur Blue and White were the colors flying high over City Hall on Monday night as Culver City High student/athletes were honored not once but twice by local officials. Parents, family and friends packed the chamber to witness the ceremony. Members of the Centaur girls basketball team and their coaches were recognized for having won their league and CIF division championships while one of their classmates was recognized for having attained scouting's highest...
Culver Ice Foundation (CIF) was recently formed as a nonprofit corporation to raise significant funds towards a "nonprofit ice rink business model" to help save and operate the historic Culver City Ice rink. The ambitious multimillion dollar goal is inspired by community spirit. The CIF hopes this will result in the future nonprofit lease, operation and or ownership of the historic ice rink by CIF for the community benefit. A primary objective is to retain the historic ice rink as a legacy...
City Council candidate Christopher Patrick King urged his supports to "keep the pressure on our City officials" to move forward with a strong, defensible ban or moratorium on Fracking. King spoke about Monday's council meeting saying, "I would like to thank all my supporters who spoke at the last City Council meeting demanding the City move." King has invited Culver City residents to an organizing meeting at 7 pm on Friday, April 4 at the home of Dr Suzanne De Benedittis located at 10708...
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor Just a few more weeks and the Lakers' season will be over. No playoffs this time. Of all the negatives that have occurred the one that bothers me the most is the way Pau Gasol hasn't been appreciated. This is one of the top 100 big men ever to play in the NBA, a professional who has had championship seasons here but now is struggling against age and injuries, plus a coach who doesn't want the center to have the ball in the post. Instead of Gasol being celebrated...
Scorching the senses with exhilarating action, edge of your seat intrigue and some incredibly riveting plot twists and turns, SABOTAGE is an action powerhouse that thrills not only with explosions, drug lords and covert operations, but immerses the audience in the lives of a dynamic ensemble of personalities and the psychological drama of the players. Who can you trust? Who do you trust? Treachery, blood shed and blood lust run amok! What really stands out and sets SABOTAGE apart from being...
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor The last of John Wooden’s 11 UCLA national championships was won 37 years ago. It’s too bad that Bruin fans remain spoiled. How else can we explain the lack of enthusiasm for the program in the recent past? UCLA has a fine team with a 26-8 record this season, a championship in the Pac-12 tournament and respect from the media across the country as it begins March Madness this week in San Diego. But crowds have been embarrassingly small all season at Pauley Pav...
Joy Michaels died in February and there was a Celebration of Life held March 15 at the Senior Center where she had served on the board and also been a volunteer. The Senior Center was packed. Her sunny personality warmed all who knew her....
March 18 through the 24 Robbery: On March 18 at 2:34 pm, officers responded to the 5800 block of Sepulveda Boulevard regarding a robbery investigation. The officers then talked to the victim who told them the following; the suspects entered the location and immediately demanded money and Suspect 1 then produced a handgun and asked for the manger. The suspects then went to manager’s office and remove the US currency. The suspects then fled the location. The suspects were described a male Blacks,...
Culver City School District Home Price Comparison This week I thought it would be interesting to see if Culver City's Elementary School District boundaries have any influence over home prices. The chart below compares the 4 elementary school districts that are populated by their respective geographical neighborhoods. See map obtained from the CCUSD web site. (click on the image to enlarge) The four schools are Farragut Elementary, Linwood E. Howe Elementary, El Rincon and La Ballona. El Marino...
City Clerk’s Office • Election Materials - Sample Ballot Booklets and Permanent Vote by Mail Ballots have been mailed for the upcoming 2014 General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, April 8. For questions, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 253-5851. • Voter Registration - The last day to register to vote is Monday, March 24. Voter registration cards are available at the counter of the City Clerk’s Office, located on the First Floor of City Hall (9770 Culver Boulevard...
Since 1994, the "Need for Speed" video game has had 20 different incarnations and racing adventures and is a multi-generational at-home thrill ride worldwide. Given its popularity and commercial success, it was only a matter of time before "Need for Speed" the game would become NEED FOR SPEED the movie. And for this big screen adaptation, the perfect triumvirate of filmmakers come together - director Scott Waugh, stunt coordinator Lance Gilbert and cinematographer Shane Hurlbut - to deliver a...
Nothing warms my heart more than a father-daughter film - unless it's a father-daughter film with kick-ass action; which means, 3 DAYS TO KILL is killer! Exhilarating! High energy! High Heart! High Humor! As the second of five films starring Costner to hit theatres this year, 3 DAYS TO KILL finds the perfect blend of Costner's "everyman" sensibility, old school practicality and matter-of-fact humor with the high octane storytelling of director McG based on a script by Luc Besson and Hasak. Not...
