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For the first time in school history the Culver City high school girls track and field team is on top of the CIF Southern Section Division 2 track and field world. The Centaurs scored 62 points last Saturday at Moorpark high school to capture the crown. The second-place team, Golden Valley scored 51 points and JW North placed third with 50 points. It's been a 12-year process under former coach Rayfield M. Beaton and current coach LaShinda Demus. Beaton set the table by winning many league...
The 2023 Pac-12 Track & Field Championships were held this past weekend at historic Hilmer Lodge Stadium, on the campus of Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, California. The USC Trojans finished a strong second to the Washington Huskies on the men's side, 151 to 137 and second on the women's side to the Oregon Ducks, 158.5 to 127 points. USC had the most total points with 264 between both the men's and women's track team. USC won six events on the final day, and a total of nine events over the...
The NFL released their 2023 schedule this past week, and the Los Angeles Chargers have a favorable schedule for the 2023 season. The 17-game regular season schedule will include nine home games, with the Chargers opening at home at SoFi Stadium against the Miami Dolphins and closing out the season against the Kansas City Chiefs at SoFi Stadium. The Chiefs have won seven consecutive AFC West division titles, have made eight consecutive playoff appearances, and just won their 2nd Super bowl title...
The Los Angeles Sparks announced today that Karlie Samuelson and Rae Burrell have been waived. Samuelson's most recent WNBA season was in 2022 with the Phoenix Mercury on a hardship contract. In 2021, she played with the Los Angeles Sparks where she started in three of 11 games played. She averaged 3.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, and shot 47.8% from three-point range. She has played in 42 total WNBA games for the Los Angeles Sparks, Seattle Storm, Dallas Wings, and Phoenix Mercury. Burrell was...
A San Bernardino County man was sentenced today to 30 months in federal prison for firing BB guns at a Planned Parenthood facility in Pasadena nearly a dozen times and for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition. Richard Royden Chamberlin, 53, who currently resides in Ontario, but previously maintained a residence in Altadena, was sentenced by United States District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald, who also ordered him to pay $42,663 in restitution. At today's sentencing hearing, Judge...
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A 33-count federal grand jury indictment unsealed today charges 31 members and associates of the Orange County Mexican Mafia with racketeering offenses, two murders and six attempted murders, and related drug and gun charges. “The Mexican Mafia allegedly preyed on vulnerable communities through fear, violence, and intimidation,” said Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite, Jr. of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. “This indictment sends a clear message that the Criminal Division, and our federal, state, and local partners, remain...
On Sunday, May 7th, community college trustees from across the state elected Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Trustee Andra Hoffman to serve as the 2023 – 2024 President of the Community College League of California Trustees (CCCT). As the newly elected CCCT Board President, Hoffman will serve as the voice for trustees across California's community colleges and will help guide the CCCT Board in taking positions on policy issues that come before the California Community Colleges Boa...
By: Finally, after one of the rainiest winters in Southern California, the BMO stadium was filled with a cool breeze paired with rays of sun warming the field and stadium seats. From the press box, a long awaited panoramic view of the entire field gave way to the most beautiful skyline. Wow, what a great day for our home Angels to rewrite the start of the season in the beautiful Bank of Montreal, BMO Stadium, building on home field advantage. Not quite a sold out stadium, the fans were still...
Safe Sleep Sites Coming Soon Following Culver City’s prohibition on camping in January, the city directed staff to develop a safe camping program, colloquially known as safe sleep sites. At these sites, residents would have access to restrooms, showers, garbage collection, access to laundry services, health care and more. This program aims to reduce loss of life, eliminate encampments and provide greater access to resources for the homeless community. After Culver City voted to prohibit camping officials announced in February they would move f...
A man in his 20s was found dead following an apparent road-rage shooting that happened at a busy intersection in Marina Del Rey on Monday afternoon. It happened around 12:15 p.m., near the intersection of the 90 Freeway and Lincoln Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. KTLA reported the video from Sky5 showed a dark-colored Volkswagen sedan parked in the roadway with a white investigation tent partially covering the vehicle. Those tents are used at the site of homicides. “The Los Angeles Fire Department responded and a...
This morning at 5:20 am, Culver City Police Officers responded to a call for service regarding a catalytic converter theft in progress where the suspect pointed a firearm at the victim in the 3300 Block of Cattaraugus Avenue. The suspect was described as a Male Hispanic, approximately 25 years old. Officers met with the victim who advised them that he heard sawing noises coming from outside and noticed the suspect standing near his vehicle. The victim went outside and the suspect pointed a firearm at him, at which time the victim went inside...
The Culver City Council voted 3-2 to end the land dedicated to bicyclists in downtown Culver City. In areas of Los Angeles County along a corridor from downtown Culver City to La Cienega Boulevard, cars share the road with buses and bicyclists, each in their own protected lanes. The stretch of changes on Culver and Washington boulevards make them the first streets in L.A. County to feature a designated bus lane for 2.6 miles and a bike lane for 1.4 miles. The bus lanes are marked with cardinal red stripes, while bike lanes are painted a leafy...
On Sunday, May 7th, community college trustees from across the state elected Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Trustee Andra Hoffman to serve as the 2023 – 2024 President of the Community College League of California Trustees (CCCT). As the newly elected CCCT Board President, Hoffman will serve as the voice for trustees across California's community colleges and will help guide the CCCT Board in taking positions on policy issues that come before the California Community Colleges Boa...
W The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and the Council of the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE), acting upon the authority granted to them by their memberships, have voted unanimously to call a strike, effective Tuesday, May 2. The decision was made following weeks of negotiations with Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Disney, Discovery-Warner, NBC Universal, Paramount and Sony under the umbrella of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The WGA Negotiating Committee...
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Governor Gavin Newsom, and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) today filed a lawsuit against the City of Elk Grove, challenging the city's denial of a proposed supportive housing project in the city's Old Town Special Planning Area (OTSPA). The lawsuit filed today alleges the city's denial of the project violates state laws including Senate Bill 35 (SB 35), the Housing Accountability Act (HAA), and fair housing laws...
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside Merced County District Attorney Nicole Silveira, the California Highway Patrol (CHP), and the Merced County Sheriff’s Office, announced the seizure of 40 pounds of fentanyl and 104 pounds of methamphetamine, as well as the arrest of seven suspects, in two separate cases in the County of Merced. “Throughout the nation, we continue to address the impacts of the opioid crisis, and have in recent years seen a marked increase in fentanyl use and associated deaths,” said Attorney General Bonta. “This c...
California Water Service (Cal Water) submitted a filing today with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to rescind Stage 2 of its Water Shortage Contingency Plan because of improved drought conditions and increased water supply throughout its districts. Stage 1 becomes effective immediately but remains subject to a 30-day review period by the CPUC. "This year has been one of the wettest on record, with a snowpack that has reached historic levels; however, we must remember that it fo...
Culver City Police officers on Morning Watch observed a vehicle run a red light while patrolling near the Westfield mall. The officers conducted a traffic stop and developed legal reason to search the driver and his vehicle. In the vehicle, the officers located a handgun and a loaded magazine. It was also learned the driver had a violent criminal history and was prohibited from owning or possessing any firearms. The driver was subsequently arrested for a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Another outstanding arrest by our Morning...
UCLA senior Natalie Ramirez's best flight in the shot putt was 15.43m (50'-7.50") on 3/25 earlier this season. She broke her own record in her final meet at Drake Stadium on the UCLA campus when she launched a throw 16.95m (55'-7.25") to win the competition against USC. Unfortunately USC women beat the Bruins 88-75 but the UCLA men beat the Trojans 88-70 in the annual dual meet last Sunday....
Howard Mitchell, a former long-time Culver City resident, passed away at his Palm Desert, CA home on April 23, 2023. He was 93. Mitch, as he was known to almost everyone, was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Charline, in 2007. Charline taught for many years in the Culver City Unified School District, first as an elementary school teacher and later at the Independent Learning Center. Mitch is survived by sons, Chuck (Angela), Andy (Sandra) and Doug (Sharon); grandchildren, Valerie (Steve),...
On Saturday at Moorpark high school Culver City high school girls will try to run their way into the history books when they try to win the school's first CIF Championship in track and field. The boys will also be represented but it's the girls' team that has a chance to walk away with the top trophy. The Centaurs will put it all on the line Saturday in the Division 2 CIF Track and Field Finals. "Our athletes have been training and working so hard," said the boys head track and field coach...
Do you ever want to get away from it all for just one day? Well a day trip to Ojai from Culver City is a perfect getaway for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and those who seek relaxation. The Ojai winter rains have given way to a most glorious spring seen in years! It’s such a pleasant scenic drive that takes views of orange orchards, babbling brooks, and open country with magnificent mountain views Getting There: There are different ways to reach Ojai. My preferred scenic route is to take the 101 North from Culver City, and follow the signs...
