Articles from the May 22, 2013 edition


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  • Fiesta La Ballona Attracts Local Business Sponsors

    May 22, 2013

    The Fiesta La Ballona Committee is moving full steam ahead on continuing the Culver City tradition of putting together one fantastic end of summer Fiesta “Party in the Park” (August 23-25). According to the Sponsorship Subcommittee Chair, Marcus G. Tiggs, “the generosity of local sponsors makes the Westside’s best Party in the Park a reality.” The Committee is pleased to announce the addition of AYSO Region 19 (Culver City), Wendy’s (Venice & Culver), Staples (Baldwin Hills Plaza), JACK-FM and Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop to the growing list...

  • Price Elected To LA City Council

    Stephen Hadland, Observer Publisher|May 22, 2013

    Assemblywoman Mitchell Eyes Senate Seat Culver City’s State Senator Curren Price was elected to the Los Angeles City Council Tuesday night, creating a vacancy which will be filled by a special election. When Price takes his seat on the council on July 1 Governor Jerry Brown will have 14 days to call a special election. Culver City Assemblymember Holly Mitchell, who is serving her second two-year term in the lower house, had been mentioned as a front runner to succeed Price. Mitchell would be sub...

  • Observer Offices Will Be Closed Monday

    May 22, 2013

    The offices of the Culver City Observer will be closed on Monday May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Deadline for display advertising will be Friday at 5pm. The deadline for classified advertising will be Tuesday at 4pm. The Observer offices will reopen at 8:30am Tuesday morning....

  • Honoring Our Soldiers – Walk For Warriors

    May 22, 2013

    On Memorial Day Monday New Directions and the West LA Chamber of Commerce will host the 3rd annual Walk for Warriors 5K Run/Walk. Walk for Warriors will be located on the Veterans Affairs Campus in the Brentwood community, and will be a day filled with family fun and entertainment for all ages. All proceeds will benefit military veterans who have struggled to make the transition from service. This year's Walk for Warriors will be hosted by Fox 11 news anchor and local philanthropist Christine Devine. Devine is the recipient of 16 Emmy’s, i...

  • Fire The Coach: It’s The Clippers’ Way

    Mitch Chortkoff, Sports Editor|May 22, 2013

    Before debating the merits and deficiencies of Vinny del Negro, let’s remember the Clippers have a long history of replacing coaches. It’s the way they solve problems. I wish they’d notice that stability is something to cherish in professional sports. There were Walter Alston and Tommy Lasorda with the Dodgers, about 20 years each, the players knowing there was no doubt about who was in charge. There were Phil Jackson and Pat Riley in the NBA, and the players knew what was expected. Do it right...

  • Kentwood Players To Present “All in the Stars”

    May 22, 2013

    Kentwood Players will present its next Kentwood Kids Production, "All in the Stars" by Mark Billen on Saturdays, June 1, 8 and 15 at 11 am and 2 pm at the Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester. The production is directed by Drew Fitzsimmons and Melodie S. Rivers. The party starts tomorrow in "All in the Stars" but King Confort's birthday celebration is missing one vital part: someone to execute. If only someone would say or do something even the slightest bit impolite, tradition could be upheld. The bumbling astrologer Canard...