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By Stephen Hadland Observer Publisher Bringing to light "the decade's worst kept secret in Culver City," the new City Council skipped over Councilmember Goran Eriksson for the post of Vice Mayor at its installation ceremony Monday night – a move that violated city council policy and drew the ire of residents. Newly-installed Mayor Thomas Small nominated Meghan Sahli-Wells, effectively putting her in line to become mayor next year, her last year in office. Eriksson will end his first term without...
For over 80 years Petrelli’s commitment to quality has been to serve only the highest quality of meats. This Mother’s Day is no exception. Petrelli’s will be offering a special brunch menu designed for every taste. The three course Mother’s Day brunch starts with a choice of appetizers: crisp green salad, Shrimp Cocktail or a fruit dish. Petrelli’s has expanded their Mother’s Day offerings to include a mouthwatering choice of one of the main entrees. The Filet Mignon is wrapped in applewood bacon, the slow roasted Prime Rib au jus, grilled Sal...
"Emotions drive learning, decisions, relationships, health and much of our everyday effectiveness." Marc A. Brackett, Ph.D. The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and The Willows Community School are collaborating to bring RULER, the Center’s evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning (SEL) to the West Coast. On May 8 and 9, 2018, the first West Coast RULER training will be held at The Willows Community School in Culver City, CA. Public, charter, independent, and parochial s...
So, there we were Marie AKA "The Wild Gypsy Lady" and myself at our favorite secluded roadside coffee, ice cream and waffle restaurant next door to the De Soto car dealership. Maria overhead a conversation between a civil servant type who just enjoyed spreading unfounded rumors. The rumor going around discusses marijuana dispensaries. Cousin Neil was all ears, because those owners will make big money, even if their location isn’t the best. Maria’s thought was the only location available was in...
Culver City High swept their two-game series from Hawthorne High with a pair of 11-1 victories at home and away. The race for the 2018 Ocean League baseball title is heating up, with two weeks remaining before CIF Playoffs begin. The two wins placed the Centaurs with a 4-2 record in the league standings behind leader El Segundo High (6-0) and Santa Monica High (5-1) and just ahead of Beverly Hills High at 3-3. Culver High plays a two-game series against Santa Monica this week before wrapping up...
"Tribute to the Stars," the annual fundraiser for the Culver City Education Foundation (CCEF), will have a new venue May 5. Following hugely successful years at The Culver Studios, the event will be held at Unici Casa in Culver City this year. This gala is spectacular! It gives CCUSD students world class education. It also raises funds that will support programs in every Culver City school (including STEM education for every student). This year, the "Stars" being honored include: Culver Pride...
Add native plants to your yard, patio, or balcony, and gain skills to help our local wildlife! You will have the opportunity to do hands-on learning and take home a potted native plant, such as sage or buckwheat. (Material fee: $20-25). Don't have any gardening experience? Learn everything you need to know at this workshop! Be an Eco-Hero: Join us at Ballona Discovery Park, 13110 Bluff Creek Dr. Playa Vista, 90094....
The christening was so Los Angeles with a classic Hollywood ending. The inaugural unveiling of the Banc of California Stadium exploded in black and gold ecstasy when defender Laurent Ciman's last minute free kick found the back of the goal, giving first-year wonder LAFC a stunning 1-0 victory over crestfallen Seattle Sounders FC. "It was a good chance for me to go to goal. Based on the last game, I felt that I had to go for it, and I didn't question it too much," stated Ciman. "Defensively, I...
After concluding the 2018 NFL Draft, the LA Chargers agreed to terms with 21 undrafted free agents: Tony Brown | Alabama | DB | 6-0 | 198 | Beaumont, Texas A two-year starter in football and a track All-American … provided leadership on defense and special teams for the Crimson Tide enroute to a National Championship in 2017 … as a senior, the defensive back provided 31 tackles, a tackle for loss, two passes defensed and a quarterback hurry before picking off his first pass of the season in the...
age 12 On the morning of April 24th, I woke up at 6:30 a.m., a bit exhausted but excited for the busy day to come. My family and I arrived at the checkpoint area at the White House and awaited confirmation of my status as an approved member of the press. For a while we had to wait for ID clearance. Once confirmed we passed security and waited for an escort to take us to the White House Briefing Room. On the news when you first see the briefing room, you think you'll enter a large room filled wit...
The USC track and teams showed why they are two of the best teams in the nation last Sunday at UCLA. The Trojan men beat the Bruins 103-53 and the USC women beat the UCLA women 86-77. It was the first time in eight years the Trojans have swept the Bruins at UCLA. The Trojans were so dominant in the sprints it was hard to keep up with all the stars and fast runners. The fast running events started on the track with the women’s 4x100 meter relay, which was won by the USC team of Anglerne A...
The Culver City Democratic Club will hold its monthly general meeting Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at 7:00 p.m, in the Rotunda Room, Culver City Veterans Building, 4117 Overland Avenue. The meeting is free; refreshments will be served. The meeting starts at 7:00pm. This meeting will feature a discussion of candidates and propositions on the Primary Election ballot. Members in good standing may vote on endorsements. The California Statewide Direct Primary Election is on Tuesday June 5, 2018. Online:...
Camila Fernandez and Peri Reynaldo, students in Culver City High School's AVPA (Academy of Visual and Performing Arts), won out over 140 students to be interns at LACMA (LA County Museum of Art). Both students participated in the museum's training sessions, culminating in the student interns leading tours for young students. Camila and Peri gave their debut docent tours on April 19, to a group of fellow CCHS art students, along with CCUSD school board members and administrators. Each intern was...
"Mathletes" from Culver City won the 11th Annual Los Angeles Countywide Fourth- and Fifth-Grade Math Olympiads Tournament. El Marino Language School won first place in the team competition. 178 students throughout LA County competed in the tournament, held Saturday, April 14 at Linwood E. Howe Elementary School. Nine teams from CCUSD competed, with five members each: Three teams from Linwood Howe; two teams each from Farragut and La Ballona; one team each from El Marino and El Rincon. The team...
Goal: To reach out to Seniors, bringing opportunities to improve fitness and wellness.: Senior Fitness & Stretch Fitness Classes Stretch Fitness: Excellent floor class, helping seniors to be able to get up & down from the floor. While on the floor, all muscles & bones are strengthened by deep stretching, therapy exercises, balance, resistance, core strengthening movements & relaxation. Monday 12-1 pm. & Wednesday 3:45-4:45 pm. Fitness Classes: Full body, strength training, balance, bone density, mild aerobic movements, core strength,...
