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Semi Official Returns Jeff Cooper 2167 Votes Jim Clarke 2072 Votes Christopher King 1181 Votes Gary Abrams 288 Votes Full Story posted online Wednesday and in this week's Culver City Observer...
By Lynne Bronstein Observer Reporter Jeff Cooper After spending the most recent year of his council membership as Mayor, Jeff Cooper considers his first term in office as one of many accomplishments. In his recent address at the Mayor's luncheon, Cooper noted: "Just a short time ago, we were on pace to out-spend our reserves in just three years....our city is socking away more reserves and pre-funding our pension liabilities, something we have never done before." He lists among some of his...
Single Family Homes After several months of price increases month after month, single family home prices seemed to level off a little in march but they are cruising along at new highs. Only 4 homes actually closed escrow last month. This is the lowest number of closings, in Culver City proper, that I've seen in 14 years! If the low, super low inventory continues expect the price rises to extend further into 2014. Rates are stable around the 4.5% range, and most lenders I talk to do not see any...
Culver City Paramedics rescued a 24-year-old man from his car after he crashed into a wall while exiting the San Diego Freeway at 4:30 on Sunday morning. Nicholas Mariani crashed his car while on the Venice Boulevard off ramp of the southbound freeway. The California Highway Patrol said he suffered major injuries and was suspected of drunken driving. Culver City Fire Department transported Mariani \to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center with major injuries....
With childhood obesity at an all time high and kids more attracted to sedentary activities like video games than ever before The Culver-Palms and Westchester Family YMCAs are celebrating Healthy Kids Day® on Saturday and Sunday April 26 & 27 in the Center Courtyard at Westfield Culver City. Healthy Kids Day® is the largest national health day for children in the United States. Some of you have participated in the past and some of you may be hearing about this event for the first time....
Community Development Department • Beats by Dr. Dre – Building plans have been submitted for an addition of new exterior stairs and an overhead shade structure, located at 8600 Hayden Place. In addition, building plans have been submitted for a tenant improvement, located at 8501 Stellar Drive which includes a reroof, ADA upgrades, and replacement of existing doors. • Bar 9 Collective – A permit has been issued for a tenant improvement for a new coffee shop at 3515 Helms Avenue. • Baldwin Site /...
The Culver City Fire Department wants you to know that disasters and emergencies can happen at any time and your family may not be together. Power may be lost and cell phones may not work. Do you and your kids have contact phone numbers memorized or written and available in your kid's backpacks or your wallet? Do you have an alternate plan to connect with family and friends? Do you know how to contact your children's school in the event of an emergency? You have every opportunity now, before a d...
The Republican Party County Central Committee 54th Assembly District Board, which includes Culver City meets every second Tuesday of the month. The next meeting will be on April 8 at Lenny's Deli, 2379 Westwood Blvd. in Los Angeles[(310) 475-5771] from 7 pm - 9 pm. For further information contact: Tyler Koteskey (tylerk65@gmail.com) or call (323) 251-5682. Their website is at: www.cagop54thad.com...
Culver City resident and Azusa Pacific University student Sandra Trejo has made the academic Deans' List. Trejo is honored for a fall semester 2013 academic standing of a 3.5 or better grade-point average. Trejo is joined by 1,774 other students receiving the same honor. 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 certificates, 11 credentials, 8 doctoral programs,...
Dear Editor, A common refrain anyone will hear coming from me is that I love living in Culver City because of the ability we have to actually speak with our community’s leaders. Over the 14 years I have lived here, there have been many occasions where I’ve felt the need to personally contact one or more of our city council members about an issue or an idea. Jeff Cooper & Jim Clarke are two council members who take the time to listen. I know that they listen, because they respond not with a rot...
Dear Editor, Why We Support Jeff Cooper and Jim Clarke. They’re proven leaders. They’ve demonstrated their ability to collaborate with council colleagues, guiding the city through some very difficult times and toward a promising future. They’re thoughtful, and responsive to constituents while sticking to their principles. In short, they’re what we elect our council members to be. That’s why. Molly Wyant Leslie Spanier-Wyant Scott Wyant Culver City...
Dear Editor, We are supporting Jeff Cooper for City Council for many reasons. Over the many years that we have known him, he has demonstrated strong leadership skills, a willingness to go the extra mile, a great sense of caring, a good ear for listening and forward thinking. We have watched Jeff as he has honed his skills in each of the above areas. As Mayor of Culver City in the past year he has taken his responsibilities seriously, and has always been respectful to those who have come before...
Dear Editor, This past year as mayor, Jeff Cooper led us through tough economic times and recently outlined plans to increase city revenues. He works with his colleagues in seeking to find ways that the City Council can protect our homes, improve our environment, work with our schools to decrease bullying and keep our community – our “hometown” - safe and secure. Jeff Cooper, our current mayor, Is a very fine leader indeed Faced with grave economic troubles He provided guidance in time of need...
By Fred Altieri Observer Reporter Culver City High baseball has initiated the 2014 season the same way the team played all last season: by winning often... with pitching and defense. After embarking on a 6-3 winning journey through the first three weeks of non-league play, the Centaurs continued their success during the first two games of a five-game schedule in the Anaheim Lions Tournament ending this week. Last Friday's home afternoon contest against Mira Costa High, the South Bay baseball pow...
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor The new Dodger owners spend lavishly and they’re attempting to build a championship team. “Last year we made a lot of progress and reached the playoffs,” said Magic Johnson. “Now our goal is to go all the way.” Many forecasters have listed the Dodgers as favorites to win the World Series. One consideration is their record $240 million payroll. But there’s been enough early trouble for fans to be concerned. Let us count the difficulties – quite a few since it’s on...
Dear Editor, I am writing you today in order to advocate for a cause dear to my heart. Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services is aiming to expand their suicide crisis and prevention services. Didi Hirsch has been a part of Culver City’s community for over 80 years, offering various mental health services. Currently, Didi Hirsch is home to the oldest suicide prevention crisis line in the nation and is a lead innovator in the field. They offer various services related to suicide crisis and prevention,...
Dear Editor, Did you know that PXP has now done over 150 frack jobs using a variety of differently named processes in the nearby oil field? Are you concerned about the escalating magnitude and intensity of the earthquakes we are experiencing? Wonder if these are fracking related? You or neighbors complain of heavy noxious odors in the early hours when there is a marine layer? Concerned? Want answers? Four good men are running for Council. Incumbents seeking re-election ask we wait till the...
Dear Editor, We are writing to publically declare our support for the re-election of Jeff Cooper. We have known and supported Jeff for many years because we feel he is exceptionally qualified to represent us on behalf of Culver City. Jeff demonstrates all the qualities we need and desire in a local representative. He is caring, intelligent, informed, open minded and very diligent in the service he renders to the city. He is also very experienced and knowledgeable when it comes to Culver City¹s...
By Neil Rubenstein Observer Columnist Let me be the first to tell everyone, “My eyes don’t lie.” The old sergeant doesn’t have macular degeneration or cataracts or glaucoma. Recently I saw our City Manager, Mr. John Nachbar, a person whom we all respect and admire, and told him of one department’s lack of compliance with Government Code 6250-6276.48, the Public Records Act – especially 6253(c). There can be no doubt in anyone’s mind that when soft-spoken Mr. Nachbar whispers, his voice carries...
Dear Editor, Two years ago, when Jim first threw his hat into the ring to fulfil an unexpired term, he had an amazing political resume. He graduated from the US Coast Guard Academy rising from Ensign to Commander through active and reserve duty. His Master’s Degree in Public Administration rounded his leadership role. He worked at an important Director level for Mayor Villaraigosa’s Office of Grants, overseeing millions of dollars of funding. He also served as chief of staff for Congress mem...
West Los Angeles College will hold its biennial Open House on April 19 from 10 am to 1 pm. Thirty-minute information sessions will cover admissions, financial aid, degree and certificate options, and services specific to West but that apply generally to all accredited California Community Colleges. A special longer session will be offered for parents of high school seniors who want to learn how to help their teens enroll and reach their career training or university transfer goals. UC Berkeley,...
Newly elected Assembly member Sebastian Ridley-Thomas will give members of the Culver City Chamber of Commerce a report on his first 90 days in office as well as his future plans as Assembly member for the 57th Assembly District on Friday, April 4 at the Chamber's Issues & Eggs Forum. Ridley-Thomas won his seat in a December 2013 special election to fill a vacated seat when Holly Mitchell resigned to become Culver City's State Senator. At the age of 27, Ridley-Thomas has a legacy of service inhe...
Members of the Culver City Lions Club were entertained at a recent lunch meeting by special guest Miss Tarzana, Kara Smoot, who sang Il Bacio (the kiss) by Luigi Arditi. Bottom Row (L-R) Kara Smoot, Lynn Miller and Sharlene London. Back row Lions are Pierre Joujon-Roche, Lu Rivas, Elliot Heffler, Dick Sharpe and Mike Eskridge....
By Lynne Bronstein Observer Reporter Every member of the Culver City Council seems to be against hydraulic fracturing and other methods of oil well stimulation. Yet at the council meeting Monday night a discussion of how to proceed in creating a ban or method of controlling the fracking process yielded no action as the council heard yet more pleas from the community to do something about the controversial process. Eighteen speakers in public comment presented arguments that have been heard many...
