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Wear a Cloth Face Covering in Public The City and CDC recommend wearing a cloth face covering in public settings, such as when leaving home for a short period of time to obtain essential goods or services. Recent information indicates that individuals can be contagious before showing symptoms. The primary role of a cloth face covering is to reduce the spread of infectious droplets when someone speaks, coughs, or sneezes, including someone who has COVID-19 but feels well. Wearing a face covering...
As of press time the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reports 27 cases of COVID19 in Culver City with one death attributed to the virus. Countywide the total infected stands at 6910 with 169 deaths. The rate of infection in Culver City has risen to 66.9 per 100,000 population....
Kobe Bryant has been elected into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, it was announced this week. Bryant spent all 20 seasons of his career with the Los Angeles Lakers and helped lead the team to five NBA Championships throughout his career. Named NBA Most Valuable Player following the 2007-08 season, Bryant averaged 25.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.4 steals in 1,346 games with Los Angeles. The league's fourth all-time leading scorer earned All-NBA honors 15 times, was...
After six years away from the playoffs the Lakers were primed and ready to make a run deep into the post season and possibly win an NBA Championship. Then the coronavirus took the wind out of their sails like getting zero presents on Christmas day. Missing a game winning shot or free throw is one thing but missing part of the season and the playoffs is totally different. This team was built to win this year. Ten of their 16 players on their roster had been in the league six years are more. They...
The Culver City Police Department wants you to be aware that there are a growing number of scams related to the coronavirus. Here are some examples: VACCINATIONS & AT HOME TEST KITS: There are currently no vaccines or other over the counter products to treat or cure COVID-19. There also are no FDA-authorized home test kits for the Coronavirus. FAKE CHARITIES: Some scammers use names that sound a lot like the names of real charities. This is one reason it pays to do some research before giving. HANG UP ON ROBOCALLS: Don't press any numbers. Scam...
J. Cynthia McDermott, Ed.D. Regional Director of Antioch University California When Captain Picard from the Stat Trek television frnachise said, “Engage” we all knew what he meant; Move this ship forward to create change. Today we are in an interesting time when engagement might have different meanings. We have to stay at home and engage with our social community mostly on line. Our children are divorced from their friends and are being asked to “engage” in very different ways. As parents we are learning new ways as well. At the same time as...
"We send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of our resident who passed away," said City of Culver City Mayor Meghan Sahli-Wells. "It is so important that everyone respect the 'Safer at Home' order that the City has issued. Staying six feet away from others and staying at home except for essential activities such as shopping for food is the best way to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect lives." Because there are positive cases across the entire County, the public should not...
Tito's Tacos Announces Temporary Closure In an announcement on their Facebook page Tito's Tacos has announced that it will temporarily close due to the novel coronavirus. The restaurant posted, "After 60 years in business, Tito's Tacos will be temporarily closing.Since the situation with COVID-19 is constantly changing - Tito's Tacos will be closed for a couple of weeks, or even longer, contingent upon when our longstanding food safety consultant and public health officials can assure us it is...
If you or someone you know has a non-emergency, non-medical need related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and you would like assistance from a volunteer, please email the City or call the City’s Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 253-6890 (7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.). If you email or leave a message at the Hotline after hours, please include your name, address, phone number, email address, and your need. In an emergency, please dial 9-1-1....
If you would like to volunteer to help the City assist those in need (including older adults), please email the City or call the City’s Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 253-6890 (7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.). If you email or leave a message at the Hotline after hours, please include your name, phone number, email address, and any special skills you may have (language, equipment, certifications, etc.) and preferred volunteer activity (deliver groceries to older adults, make phone calls, etc.). You can also simply assist a neighbor who is 65 or older o...
The City's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) has been activated to assist people age 65 and older and those with underlying medical conditions. You may see CERT members in teams of two or more, wearing green vests and name tags, walking in your neighborhood from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. They are following strict social distancing guidelines and are offering assistance to people who need help getting groceries and medication, or people who have any other need due to self-isolation. If you...
By Jeff Prang Los Angeles County Assessor The dream of home ownership remains one of the most important goals for many residents of Culver City as well as the rest of Los Angeles County. Unfortunately, real estate scams can steal these dreams with a single forged signature or get-rich-quick scheme. This type of crime can have serious, long-lasting impacts on its victims. Unscrupulous individuals can do inconceivable things with personal – and public – information ranging from the relatively min...
To make every effort to help people stay home and avoid the spread of COVID-19, the City of Culver City has announced relaxed parking enforcement through April 1. Relaxed Enforcement includes: • Relaxed enforcement of street sweeping restrictions in residential areas • Relaxed enforcement around closed schools • Moratorium on ticketing and towing for abandoned vehicles and oversize vehicle overnight parking fines • Freeze on parking fine increases for the next 60 days • Extended grace period fo...
As a precaution to help limit the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), all 86 library locations will be closed March 15 - March 31. LA County Library will close all 86 locations as of March 15 through March 31, 2020. The decision to close libraries was made following guidance from State and local health officials to limit the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and encourage social distancing. "After careful consideration, and discussions with local health authorities, we have decided to close our libraries in an abundance of caution and to help...
After careful consideration, and to ensure the health and safety of everyone who engages with the Blue Door Theater, they have decided to postpone their Spring 2020 Season, including the Annual Gala/Fundraiser on May 7. As of today, the Gala will take place on August 20th. But while many of our in-person shows and events are postponed, CRE Outreach is still alive and well. In the coming days and weeks, stay tuned for uplifting content on thei Instagram and Facebook pages. They are preparing for live streams via their Facebook page, video...
I am hunkering down at home and have eliminated outside activities for now. Please let us know what your thoughts are in this time of coronavirus, how you are dealing with its impact on your life, and any helpful suggestions you may have for our community. And all of us at the Observer send heartfelt best wishes and gratitude to our frontline heroes who are serving and aiding us in the fight against COVID-19. Please email your thoughts to sandra@culvercityobserver.com. Sandra Coopersmith Features Writer Culver City Observer...
