Sorted by date Results 1 - 15 of 15
Anti-Semitic hate flyers were distributed in Culver City on Monday, and an investigation is underway, local police said this week. "The incident involved the distribution of an anti-Semitic, hate publication in one Culver City neighborhood," the Culver City Police Department said in a statement on Tuesday. A number of residents of the Park West neighborhood – south of Culver between Sawtelle and Sepulveda – called the police department early Monday morning regarding the fliers, and "13 copies of this publication were found," CCPD said. Tit...
“I love Culver City, but our city is at a crossroads. We need a City Council that is truly inclusive, that can take on the difficult issues without becoming divisive and a City Council that especially puts public safety first. I believe I can make that happen,” proudly says Denice Renteria, a lifelong Culver City resident who has announced her candidacy for one of the two open seats on the Council this November. Born to immigrant parents, Denice is a first-generation American who seeks to help build a community with a City Council that is mor...
In order to combat the issues of food waste, it is essential that people start connecting with their food. There will be free USDA Certified Organic compost and a selection of non-GMO seeds available for anyone who is interested in gardening to pick up. Another important aspect of this project is education, so Ava will be reaching out to her community to educate them on the importance of composting and shopping for food sustainably. With this small event, Ava hopes to encourage people to start connecting with their food through gardening and r...
A pedestrian was killed last week after he was struck by a vehicle in Palms. The crash occurred about 10:20 p.m. on April 28, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The driver of a Kia Soul was travelling east on Palms Boulevard and Vinton Avenue when it collided with a man who was crossing the street, police said. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics provided medical attention to the victim, who died at the scene, police said. His name was not released. LAPD said the victim has been identified and they have notified his next of...
By Jon Coupal and Scott Wilk During the past two years, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration has paid billions of dollars in secretive no-bid contracts with little to no transparency. Now Newsom is deploying his same secretive approach to a growing number of other public contracts. All Californians, irrespective of party affiliation, should be deeply concerned. Especially troubling is the Newsom administration’s perverse penchant for no-bid contracts, many of which renew automatically. Since 202...
Support of National Senior Fraud Awareness Day, Adrienne Omansky of Stop Senior Fraud Acting Program (SSFAP) announced that “we have a new program this year with our actors and educators, Dr. Sherry McCoy and Ann Stahl. It will be on Wed., May 11 at 3 p.m., hosted by Exposition Park Regional Library, and is virtual so anyone can join in. Here is the Zoom link, https://lapl.zoom.us/j/82168053872, and no RSVP is necessary....
Victor Butler is believed to be the last surviving Tuskegee Airman in Rhode Island. The veteran turns 100 on May 21, and he has only one wish: birthday cards. He’s asking people from around the country to send him birthday cards. It’s a small wish from a man who made a big impact. The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of Black military pilots who made history fighting in World War II. He told CNN, “Being in Tuskegee, Alabama, it wasn’t very acceptable to white people for Black soldiers to be walking around.” These days, he passes time putting t...
A musical with book and lyrics by Lisa Kron, and music by Jeanine Tesori Based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel Presented at the Westchester Playhouse Directed by Kathy Dershimer with musical direction by Cheryl Gaul and produced by Jenny Boone and Harold Dershimer. Featured in the cast are Natalie Cayetano, Nico Fisher, Grant Ruckheim, Julia Sison, Jon Sparks, Amanda Webb, and Dana Weisman. Joining the cast: Amelia Fischer as John Bechdel, Ryver Townsend as Christian Bechdel Performance...
U.S. Classical Guitar is presenting - as part of the U.S. International Guitar Series Season 2022 - multiple GRAMMY Award winner and world-renowned classical guitarist Sharon Isbin in a solo recital on Mother's Day, May 8 at First Congregational Church Los Angeles. Acclaimed for her extraordinary lyricism, technique and versatility, Isbin was named the 2020 Musical America Worldwide Instrumentalist of the Year, the first guitarist ever to receive the coveted honor in its 59 year award history....
The inaugural 2022 Palos Verdes Championship was an instant success. Marina Alex emerged from a field of at least two dozen contenders during Sunday's final round to win her second LPGA title. The 11-year Tour veteran from New Jersey rallied from three strokes down to finish at -10, one stroke better than the world's top-ranked golfer Jin Young Ko of South Korea. "It's been a tough couple years, so still haven't really probably processed everything yet. It's been amazing. PV has been great, the...
The Culver City high school track and field teams did not score a lot of team points last Friday night at the Bay league Finals at Mira Costa high school but their individual performances lit up the night sky. Varsity runners Zaire Waring, Joelloe Trepagnier and Morgan Maddox and freshman Naomi Kim kept the Centaurs in the spotlight. Waring won the 200 meters in fast time of 21.48 and he also won the 400 meters with a time of 48.89 on a cold night in Manhattan Beach. "I am happy with my times,"...
After being unable to consistently establish a running game and being unable to stop the run on the defensive side of the ball in 2021, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley and General Manager Tom Telesco were determined to address the issue in both free agency and in the 2022 NFL draft, which started last Thursday, April 28, and ended on Saturday, April 30. The running game was a real concern for Charger management. "What I think that the running game does for a quarterback is it give...
The most exciting time for any sport is the playoffs. The Culver City high school Centaurs are fortunate to have six teams in the spring sports playoffs. Baseball, softball, boys and girls lacrosse and boys and girls track and field teams started or will start their quest to be crowned CIF Champions this week. The baseball team got off to a great start when they beat Santa Barbara 7-3 last Tuesday at home. They advanced to the second round on Thursday when they travel to Ventura high school for...
The Los Angeles Sparks announced today their 2022 local broadcast schedule, returning for the 10th season on Spectrum SportsNet. The official TV home of the Sparks, the network will air 29 regular season games – 17 home games and 12 road games – tipping off Friday, May 6 at 5 p.m. PT against the Chicago Sky. "We're excited to have an expanded local broadcast schedule with a record number of games and increased programming surrounding the Sparks season," said Sparks Managing Partner Eric Holoman....
Homeboy Recycling will provide Culver City with several convenient electronics recycling services, including hosting quarterly drive-through collection events for the public. HomeBoy will continue the quarterly e-waste and paper shredding events on the first Saturday of each quarter from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. These events will be held at Syd Kronenthal Park, located at 3459 McManus, on the following dates: May 7 and August 6. Chris Zwicke, CEO of Homeboy Electronics Recycling, stresses the importance of community partnerships. “We look at the ...
