Articles from the May 19, 2022 edition


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  • Angel City's Dream Start Continues

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|May 19, 2022

    The dream start for Angel City FC continues to turn heads in Los Angeles and in the soccer world as they won their third game is four regular season matches. ACFC turned Banc of California Stadium into a Saturday night Angel fever by shutting out the Kansas City Current, 1-0, before a packed crowd of 18,514 on May 21. The win moved the team into second place (9 points) in the NWSL standings behind the league leading San Diego Wave FC (12 points). "You could just see little incremental improvemen...

  • CCEF Gala Raises over $175K

    May 19, 2022
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    The Culver City Education Foundation (CCEF) is proud to announce the Ruby Gala surpassed its goal of raising $175,000 for the programs we fund across the district! Thank you to the two hundred community members and CCUSD families who attended as CCEF culminated its milestone anniversary celebration - it's because of each of you that our foundation has been able to sustain dynamic arts and STEM programming at Culver City schools for 40 years. Guests enjoyed plentiful food and beverages from...

  • Ballona Creek Trash Collection Barge Project Challenged in Court

    May 19, 2022
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    Two Playa del Rey residents have filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County, the Board of Supervisors and the Flood Control District, challenging last month's board approval of a trash collection project that will include the placement and operation of a floating barge dumpster where the Ballona Creek meets the Pacific Ocean. The board's April 5 approval of the Ballona Creek Trash Interceptor Pilot Program Trash Project followed months of discussions with community members, who expressed their...

  • May Forecast Projects 6% Increase; Record $100 Billion Add

    May 19, 2022

    Driven in large measure by a robust housing market, Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang announced the May 15 forecast for the 2022 Assessment Roll will be a 6% increase over last year and the added amount will exceed $100 billion for the first time ever. The May forecast is the anticipated totals that will appear on the Assessment Roll after it closes June 30. The forecast gives cities and others a blueprint for planning purposes on municipal budgets as well as funding for public...

  • 2022 Homeowners' Resource Fair Set Saturday

    May 19, 2022

    Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang along with other dignitaries is hosting the first in-person Homeowners' Resource Fair for the public since the pandemic hit two years ago. The Fair, free and open to the public, will feature information including, but not limited to, Accessory Dwelling Unit's or ADUs, Parent-Child Transfers (Prop. 19), property tax savings programs and what do to when a property owner dies, among other relevant topics. 2022 HOMEOWNERS' RESOURCE FAIR is this Saturday May...

  • CC Police Boosting Patrols to Enforce Seat Belt Law

    May 19, 2022

    The Culver City Police Department reminds everyone taking a trip to visit friends or family over the Memorial Day Weekend to always buckle up and keep children in child safety seats. This year’s Click it or Ticket campaign runs from May 23 to June 5. During this time, CCPD will have additional officers on patrol actively looking for drivers and passengers who are not wearing seat belts. This includes vehicles where children are not secured in child safety seats. “Wearing a seat belt should be...

  • Doctor Charged With Falsifying COVID Vaccination Cards

    May 19, 2022

    Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that his office today charged a Tujunga doctor for issuing fake COVID vaccination cards and injecting some of his patients with blood plasma he received from donors. “It is disturbing that people, especially medical professionals, continue to use the pandemic as an opportunity to deceive the public,” District Attorney Gascón said. “Fake COVID vaccination cards are illegal and endanger our collective health and well-being. We will co...

  • Westside Youth Orchestra Performs Free Community Concert

    May 19, 2022

    Westside Youth Orchestra presents WYO Spring Concert - Haydn Meets Film Music on Saturday, May 21 at 7:00pm at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Culver City. The Orchestra, conducted by Musical Director Lowell Crystal, will perform Pirates of the Caribbean by Klaus Badelt, Symphony No 94, G Major, "Surprise" by Franz Joseph Haydn along with Harry Potter and Jurassic Park themes by John Williams. The Westside Youth Orchestra (WYO) serves student musicians each year, ranging in age from 8-18 and...

  • Kids Scoop 0n the Road

    May 19, 2022

    By Ethan Dumper, age 12 KidScoop Media Correspondent On Mother's Day, I watched Angel City FC play their second-ever league game, attended the press conference afterward, and learned about a professional soccer team that is putting people first. My name is Ethan Dumper, I am 12 years old, and I will never forget that experience. Pink smoke billowed out of the supporters' section and the steady beat of drums vibrated through the stadium. The energy was high, and Angel City FC was playing just...

  • Girl's track is the last Culver City high school team standing

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|May 19, 2022

    When the spring CIF playoffs started a few weeks ago several Culver City teams and individuals had their eye on the big prize, a CIF title. Only one team and one individual was able to accomplish that goal, the girl's track team. The Centaurs did not win the CIF Division 2 championship, but they finished first in two events and placed second in the team standings by scoring 43 points in their division. Capturing individual honors last Saturday at Moorpark high school were freshman Joelle...

  • Angel City registers an impressive win

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|May 19, 2022

    Angel City Football Club surprised the soccer world once again by marking their inaugural road trip with an impressive 1-0 clean sheet victory over the National Women’s Soccer League defending Champion Washington Spirit. Forward Christen Press delivered the game’s only score in the 42nd minute, a golazo into the far-right corner of the net. Angel City’s defense prevailed in the second half, combined with a rain shower in the closing minutes that further soaked the 7,433 fans at Audi Field...

  • Dodgers hit the road after winning five games in a row

    Eric Lambkins II, Sports Reporter|May 19, 2022

    After losing several games in a row the Dodgers turned it around last Sunday and started a five-game winning streak. They beat Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 last Wednesday behind a three-run home run by Justin Turner and now they hope to keep the momentum going when they start a 10-game road trip on Friday. They currently have a record of 25-12. They are in first place just ahead of the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants in the National League West. They will start their road trip against...

  • UCLA Wins 2021-22 Crosstown Cup over USC

    May 19, 2022

    https://ucla.in/3lohExC UCLA has won the annual head-to-head all-sports competition with crosstown rival USC, capturing the 2021-22 Crosstown Cup by a score of 100-90. This is the third time in the last five years that UCLA has claimed the Cup. "Congratulations to our student-athletes for a successful season and for capturing the Crosstown Cup," said UCLA's Alice and Nahum Lainer Family Director of Athletics Martin Jarmond. "This is one of the greatest rivalries in collegiate athletics, and...

  • CCHS Student Stands Out in Art Contest

    May 19, 2022

    Culver City High School freshman Valentina Leguizamon has earned an Honorable Mention in the West Basin Municipal Water District’s 2022 Water is Life student art contest. The contest encourages students to create and illustrate water-smart conservation messages. “We are proud of the students who participated in this year’s Water is Life Student Art Contest, and for their thoughtful water conservation slogans and creative artwork that emphasizes their commitment to preserving our most preci...

  • Dougherty Named to SNHU President's List

    May 19, 2022

    Joseph Dougherty of Culver City has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Winter 2022 President's List. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above are named to the President's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits; undergraduate day students must earn 12 credits in the fall or spring semester, and online students must earn 12 credits over two consecutive terms (EW1 & EW2, EW3 & EW4, or EW5 & EW6)....

  • Schulz Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

    May 19, 2022

    Madeleine Schulz of Culver City, California, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Schulz was initiated at University of Southern California. Schulz is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for...

  • Santa Catalina Island, the Isle of Romance

    May 19, 2022

    By Chanin Victor Special to the Culver City Observer If you've never been, it's one of California's gems, an unkept secret among A-listers, vacationers, and those who live for adventure and the outdoors. It's reminiscent of the Italian Riviera, with colorful dots of houses and buildings terraced along its rocky coast. Its loveliness and relaxed nature exude charm. In a word-enchanting! When planning the perfect weekend adventure to Catalina Island, here's everything you need to know. Here is a...

  • Culver City Kennedy Democrats fund raising yard sale for Ukraine on Saturday and Sunday was an overwhelming success.

    May 19, 2022

    Culver City residents participated in funding over 39 medical kits to be sent to Ukraine ! Culver City residents wrote messages on the medical kits which included antibiotics, surgical pads, and other medical items to treat shrapnel wounds. Some of the messages were; "We pray for Ukraine every day! Stay strong-may life return to normal some day soon.."; Get well keep strong", "H ang in there. Be safe! We're with you! F##k Putin" Robert Zirgulis has already packed the medical kits in his back...

  • The LA Kings were dethroned by the Oilers in a shutout loss in Edmonton

    Steven Lieberman, Observer Reporter|May 19, 2022

    LA Kings veteran right-winger Dustin Brown was hoping to go out with a bang with a better result in the NHL postseason, but his final game of his illustrious 18-year career (all as a King) will be a 2-0 shutout loss in Game 7 of the first round against the Oilers in Edmonton. Nobody expected the underdog Kings to beat the Oilers, but they fought mightily and respectfully, so Brown and his team can hold their heads up high with their valiant effort. With Brown's long-time teammate Drew Doughty...

  • Angel City Beats Defending Champs for Inaugural Road Win

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|May 19, 2022

    Angel City Football Club surprised the soccer world once again by marking their inaugural road trip with an impressive 1-0 clean sheet victory over NWSL defending Champions Washington Spirit. Forward Christen Press delivered the game's only score in the 42nd minute, a golazo into the far right corner of the net. Angel City's defense prevailed in the second half, combined with a rain shower in the closing minutes that further soaked the 7,433 fans at Audi Field. "We were feeling the effects of...

  • Pups At the Park Adds Second Date At Dodger Stadium During 2022 Season

    May 19, 2022

    The popular fan favorite event, Pups at the Park, has added a second night at Dodger Stadium in 2022 after selling out its first date on May 14. The second Pups at the Park event, presented by Lucy Pet Foods, will be held on Monday, September 5 as the Dodgers take on their arch-rivals, the San Francisco Giants, at 7:10 p.m. Dodger fans can purchase a ticket package for the right field pavilion and bring their dog to the game. Prior to the game, fans will be able to parade their dog for a walk...

  • Casting Announced For The World Premiere Production Of Dave Harris' "Tambo & Bones"

    May 19, 2022

    Casting has been announced for the World premiere production of Dave Harris' new work, "Tambo & Bones," coming to Los Angeles at the Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre May 1 through May 29, 2022, opening May 8, 2022. A co-production with Playwrights Horizons, this explosive new work from one of the country's fastest rising playwrights will be directed by Taylor Reynolds. The cast of "Tambo & Bones" features W. Tré Davis, Tyler Fauntleroy, Tim Kopacz and Alexander Neher. The creative tea...

  • Ben Allen Faces Only Write In Candidates

    May 19, 2022

    By David Ganezer In an unexpected turn of events, California State Sen. Ben Allen is on the ballot unopposed in the June 7th Primary. However, he will probably have to run against one of two write in candidates in the final vote on November 4th. Kristina Irwin describes herself as a local mom and real estate agent, who believes in "medical freedom." She says that more school lockdowns and mandatory covid vaccinations are a threat to our schools. She is running in part to prevent the next wave...

  • Dog Hiking

    May 19, 2022

    By Chanin Victor Photo: Summer Travel Pet Safety Tips from VEG, an Emergency Only Veterinary Group that has Revolutionized the Pet Emergency Experience With warmer weather just around the corner, you may be planning some upcoming adventures with your dog. Many dogs love accompanying their human family members on hiking trips, and hiking can be an excellent way to bond with your dog while enjoying the outdoors at the same time. If you're looking for a fun way for your pet to get some exercise, dog hiking is a great activity! Dog hiking: Common...

  • New City Attorney Douglas Sloan

    May 19, 2022

    By Jack Simon Santa Monica has finally hired a permanent City Attorney after a two-year search. He recently served as Fresno City Attorney. At its meeting on May 10, the City Council appoint Douglas Sloan as the new City Attorney. He will replace interim City Attorney Susan Cola who took over that post last month. Sloan worked for the City Attorney's office of Fresno's for 16 years and served its City Attorney for the last nine years. Sloan will start his new post with a base salary of $320,136...