Articles from the November 14, 2024 edition


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  • Final Unofficial 2024 Election Results

    Stephen Hadland, Culver City Observer Editor & Publisher|Nov 14, 2024

    With the counting of the votes completed the unofficial results remain the same with Albert Vera, Yasmin-Imani McMorrin retaining their seats on the city council. Joining them will Be Bryan "Bubba" Fish occupying the third seat. Fish commenting on his election said, "I am so honored that Culver City voters have entrusted me with a seat at City Hall," "we embarked on this journey because we shared a vision for our city: one with affordable housing, safe streets, and services that improve our...

  • Culver City high school boys football advances to the second round

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Nov 14, 2024

    The Culver City high school boys' varsity football team won their opening game in the CIF Division 4 playoffs last Friday night, beating Capistrano Valley 38-25 in a hard-fought high school playoff game at Capistrano Valley. Next up for the Centaurs is the quarter-final match against Apple Valley on the road at 7 p.m. "It was a back-and-forth game," said Culver City head football coach Jahmal Wright. "We just kept fighting. Our team did not want to go home with a loss. Capistrano Valley is a...

  • UCLA defeats Iowa for their third consecutive win

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Nov 14, 2024

    The resilient UCLA Bruins football team found their running game on last Friday Night at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, beating the Iowa Hawkeyes, 20-17. The victory was the third consecutive win for the Bruins, improving their record for the season to 4-5, while the loss dropped the Hawkeyes to 6-4 on the season. The Bruins had to overcome a rough start in the game, with four first quarter penalties and two turnovers that led to a 10-0 first quarter deficit. The offense exploded in the second quart...

  • Streaking Chargers to meet the Bengals in a Sunday Night Football Clash

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Nov 14, 2024

    Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said it best after his Chargers team defeated the Tennessee Titans at SoFi Stadium last Sunday afternoon, 27-17, for their third consecutive victory. "We're excited for these guys and what they're doing and let's keep going. Let's go get some more." The win improved the Chargers record to 6-3. The Titans fell to 2-7 on the season. The Chargers will try to get more this weekend when they take on the Cincinnati Bengals in a Sunday Night clash of two...

  • CC Firefighters Head Home After Fighting Mountain Fire

    Nov 14, 2024

    Strike Team XLA-1075A was released from the #MountainFireMonday morning. It was a challenging few days for our firefighters battling this wind driven fire and seeing the devastation it caused to the Camarillo community. Culver City Engine 43 encountered an American flag severely damaged after the fire tore through this neighborhood. The damaged flag was taken down and replaced with the 🇺🇸 flown on our fire engine....

  • Los Angeles Rams take on the Patriots Sunday

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Nov 14, 2024

    Three steps forward, one Prime Time slip backward. A very disappointing 23-15 loss to the visiting Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football placed the Los Angeles Rams behind the eight ball for the second time this season. With four wins and five losses midway through the regular season the Rams likely need to win six of their last eight games to have a realistic chance to make the playoffs. For the eighth time during head coach Sean McVay's reign the Rams failed to score a touchdown. The only...

  • LAFC Advances to Western Conference MLS Semifinals

    Amyn Bhai, Sports Reporter|Nov 14, 2024

    Los Angeles Football Club advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals for the third consecutive season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in Game 3 of their Round One Best-of-3 series at BMO Stadium last Friday night. After a challenging series opener and a split in the first two games, LAFC returned home determined to secure the win and extend their postseason run. The decisive moment came in the 62nd minute when Mateusz Bogusz scored his first postseason goal,...

  • Los Angeles Lakers Making Sacrifices While Maintaining Mental Health

    Khari Jones, Sports Reporter|Nov 14, 2024

    According to the Lakers head coach JJ Redick, the Los Angeles Lakers have been standing on business when it comes to making sacrifices and taking care of their mental health. They have been making rotation changes, and guys have been staying professional about it and keeping the right energy for the betterment of the team. D'Angelo Russell played an essential role in the recent lineup change when Redick decided the Lakers needed more scoring off the bench. Redick said that Russell utilizes his...

  • 2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 11

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Nov 14, 2024

    1.Kansas City Chiefs (9-0): The Chiefs just keep finding ways to overcome deficits and the odds to win games. On Sunday, the Broncos were lining up for a good winning 35-yard field goal with one second remaining in the game, trailing 16-14. Linebacker Leo Chenal blocked the field goal attempt to preserve the lead and the victory for the Chiefs. It was the 15th consecutive victory for the Chiefs. Next: +2 at Buffalo Bills - Sun, Nov. 17, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: 46 (ATS: 5-4 – O/U: 4-5) Win probability:...

  • Edmonson looks to Bring Stanley Cup to Los Angeles

    Steven Lieberman, Observer Reporter|Nov 14, 2024

    With Kings veteran Drew Doughty on the shelf after an ankle injury during a preseason game which caused him to have ankle surgery and a month-to-month status, other players on the team are stepping up their level of play and contribution, especially another veteran defenseman Joel Edmundson. When Edmundson left the Maple Leafs as an unrestricted free agent this past summer, the Kings were wise to sign him to a four-year $15.4 million contract, the most money that he has been paid in his NHL...

  • California Poison Control System Calls on Families to Prioritize Safety

    Nov 14, 2024

    Held every November, National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) recognizes and honors family caregivers nationwide, and California Poison Control (CPCS) encourages everyone to observe this annual event. Stepping up to provide unpaid care for other people is something millions of Americans are doing every day. In fact, a study jointly conducted by National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP Family Caregivingâ„¢ found that more than 53 million Americans are currently family caregivers. That means a...

  • Runway Shutdowns for Maintenance and Upgrades May Alter Flight Paths

    Nov 14, 2024

    Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has announced temporary runway closures at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) throughout November, part of its ongoing commitment to reduce aircraft noise in surrounding communities whenever possible. These closures may lead to noticeable changes in flight paths and noise levels for nearby residents. The planned closures, detailed in a public schedule provided by LAWA, are part of routine maintenance and operational adjustments. LAWA has made the schedule...

  • Sony Walking Tours

    Nov 14, 2024

    Sony Walking Tours December2-December 13...

  • Four SMC Interaction Design Students Among 2024 Cohort of Stanford d.school University Innovation Fellows

    Nov 14, 2024

    The University Innovation Fellows (UIF) Program-run by Stanford University's Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (d.school)-has announced the 2024 Cohort of University Innovation Fellows. Four Santa Monica College (SMC) Bachelor of Science in Interaction Design (IxD) students were among 164 students selected from 44 higher education institutions in 13 countries: Carey Corrow, Alison Parrales, Anna Giglotti, and Tony Renoj. With the addition of the new Fellows, the program has trained more than 3,...

  • Voters Oust DA George Gascón

    Nov 14, 2024

    In the race for Los Angeles County District Attorney early returns show Nathan Hochman winning with 61.22% of the vote. Current District Attorney George Gascón: appears too have been defeated with 38.78% of the vote....

  • Santa Monica College to Stage "Romeo and Juliet

    Nov 14, 2024

    The Santa Monica College (SMC) Theatre Arts Department will perform the romantic tragedy "Romeo and Juliet" Nov. 22-Dec. 8 in the Theatre Arts Main Stage on the SMC Main Campus, 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Written by William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet" is a tragedy of star-crossed young lovers caught in an age-old vendetta between feuding families. The play is one of Shakespeare's most popular and most frequently performed works. The SMC production is directed by Perviz Sawoski, with...

  • Culver City Observer Letters Policy

    Letters|Nov 14, 2024

    Letters and Commentaries are the opinion of the individual writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the newspaper. The Culver City Observer takes positions on issues and will be marked as editorials. E-mail letters are required. E-mail letters to: letters@culvercityobserver.com Letters provide a community forum open to all. Due to space limitations we ask letter writers to limit their topics to local concerns, Letters should be limited to 400 words or less. Letters must be received...

  • Culver City Summer Sunset Music Series Returns July 27

    Nov 14, 2024

    For many years, Culver City residents enjoyed the summer concerts on Thursday evenings. The series became a cultural tradition, with hundreds gathering in the City Hall Courtyard to listen to and dance to some phenomenal musicians. When the pandemic hit, the concerts were discontinued, and our summers were never the same. But I am happy to report that the City Council has accepted a proposal from city staff and the Culver City Arts Foundation to reinstitute the Summer Sunset Music Series...

  • Culver Public Market Project Moves Forward with Development Amendment

    Nov 14, 2024

    The City Council unanimously approved an amendment to a development agreement relating to a commercial project on the corner of Washington Boulevard and Centinela Avenue. The project, dating back to 2018, was originally set to develop an artisanal market hall with food vendors and restaurants located on two sites at the northern corners of Washington Boulevard and Centinela Avenue. The pandemic delayed and ultimately dashed the original plans of the Culver Public Market, LLC (Developer). The...

  • West Basin Announces Six Events To Give Away Free Rain Barrels

    Nov 14, 2024

    The West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) is making water conservation accessible to people who want an easy way to incorporate sustainability into their lives. West Basin will host six drive-through rain barrel pick-up events at locations throughout the service area to give away 1,500 barrels. The program begins on Saturday, November 16, 2024, and concludes on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Interested participants must register at www.westbasin.org/rain-barrels to qualify for up to two...

  • USPS Recommended Mailing and Shipping Dates for 2024 Holiday Season

    Nov 14, 2024

    The U.S. Postal Service announced its recommended mailing and shipping dates for holiday mail and packages today. The following are recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before Dec. 25. 2024 Holiday Mailing and Shipping Dates for Items Sent to Addresses in the Contiguous United States (Lower 48 States): • USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 18 • First-Class Mail service: Dec. 18 • Priority Mail service: Dec. 19 • Priority Mail Express service: Dec. 21 2024 Holiday Mailing and Shipping...

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  • Community Events Calendar

    Nov 14, 2024

  • Debbie Gibson To Headline Grand Finale Of 2025 Rose Parade

    Nov 14, 2024

    The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is thrilled to announce that iconic pop sensation Debbie Gibson will bring her unparalleled energy and timeless hits to the Grand Finale of the 2025 Rose Parade®! Fans can look forward to an electrifying performance as Gibson takes center stage on the Mansion Entertainment Group float, promising to be a truly unforgettable closing celebration. "In the time-honored tradition of female icons like Natalie Cole, Chaka Khan, Tanya Tucker, LeeAnn Rimes,...

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