Articles from the May 30, 2013 edition


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  • Police Blotter

    May 30, 2013

    For May 21 through 27 Vandalism: On May 21 at 6 pm a victim called the police department to report vandalism to his building. The victim said his building is located in the 5400 block of Kinston Avenue and on May 7 he noticed unknown suspect(s) had sprayed painted the wall to his garage. Attempt Residential Burglary: On May 23 at 7:20 pm officers responded to the 4200 block of Mildred Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. The officers met with the victim who told them the following; he left his residence locked and secured and when he...

  • Culver City Police Department Social Media

    May 30, 2013

    Culver City Police Department Social Media http://local.nixle.com/culver-city-police-department/ The Culver City Police Department uses Nixle to notify users of missing persons, evacuate residents or businesses in times of an emergency, capture dangerous criminals, and more. The alerts are sent out very much like a Twitter post or text. Option #1- If you are only interested in receiving messages from the Culver City Police Department , text CCPD to 888777 Option #2- If you would like to receive messages from the Culver City Police Department...

  • Car Torn in Half Kills Two

    May 30, 2013

    Two people were killed early on Friday morning prior to the Memorial Day weekend. The accident occurred around 2:30 a.m. at the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and Green Valley Circle in Culver City. The Los Angeles Police Department's West Traffic Division is investigating the deadly crash. The 2002 Honda Accord crashed when the driver lost control while traveling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility pole near the Westfield Culver City mall. The impact caused the vehicle to split in two. At least one...

  • Nicholas Hopper Graduates

    May 30, 2013

    Nicholas Hopper of Culver City graduated from UW-Stout at the May commencement ceremony with a BS Hotel Restaurant and Tourism. UW-Stout, Wisconsin's Polytechnic University, is a special mission university in the UW System. The university has a long-standing reputation of serving business, industry, education and the helping professions through its specialized educational programs. Enrollment this year was 9,200....

  • Swim to Save Lives at the Third Annual Coast 2 Coast Swim Challenge

    May 30, 2013

    Now in its third year, LA Tri Club's Coast 2 Coast Swim Challenge (C2C) is the one-of-a-kind aquatic charity event held to heighten awareness of the fact that drowning is leading cause of death of children 14 and younger in California and to combat this problem locally by raising funds to provide free swim instruction for underserved LA kids. On Sunday, June 2 from 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., swimmers of all ages and abilities will unite in a marathon of lap swimming at the Culver City Plunge, 4175 Overland Avenue, Culver City. It doesn't matter how...

  • Swim to Save Lives at the Third Annual Coast 2 Coast Swim Challenge

    May 30, 2013

    Now in its third year, LA Tri Club's Coast 2 Coast Swim Challenge (C2C) is the one-of-a-kind aquatic charity event held to heighten awareness of the fact that drowning is leading cause of death of children 14 and younger in California and to combat this problem locally by raising funds to provide free swim instruction for underserved LA kids. On Sunday, June 2 from 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., swimmers of all ages and abilities will unite in a marathon of lap swimming at the Culver City Plunge, 4175 Overland Avenue, Culver City. It doesn't matter how...

  • Ideas Worth Spreading – Coming to Culver City

    May 30, 2013

    Culver City’s most impassioned TEDx enthusiasts will come together on June 23 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre, to listen to and discuss Ideas Worth Spreading. Speakers will share their passions on a variety of topics ranging from innovations in education, to health, technology, the arts and beyond. The event will be live webcast by Livestream to its 24,000 TEDx followers and will offer the Culver City community an opportunity to share its passion and ideas with communities around the world. The independently produced event, operated under a l...

  • Culver City Fire Dept to Host Free-Hands-Only CPR Training

    May 30, 2013

    Culver City Fire Dept to Host Free Hands-Only CPR Training In honor of National CPR Week, the American Heart Association (AHA) is collaborating with the Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services Agency to coordinate County wide CPR program. Emergency healthcare providers, such as fire departments, ambulance companies, hospitals and education programs will be going out into the community to teach residents how to save a life with CPR. This service is free to the public and will be held in various locations across Southern California,...

  • A dee-Lightful Musical Show

    May 30, 2013

    dee-Lightful Productions presents Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.featuring favorite songs from the hit TV show The musical is performed by talented local kids ages 7-15. Performances are at Veteran's Memorial Auditorium, 4117 Overland Ave in Culver City Friday May 31 and Saturday June 1. Performances Times are Friday at 6:30 pm and Saturday at 1 pm and 6:30. Fri 5/31 @ 6:30pm and Sat 6/1 @ 1:00pm and 6:30pm. Ticjets at $10 are sold at the door. CCUSD teachers are free. For more info please go to: www.dee-lightful.org...

  • Culver's Conqueror Loses In Playoffs

    May 30, 2013

    Culver’s Conqueror Loses In Playoffs Elsinore High, the team that eliminated Culver City in the CIF Division 3 baseball playoffs, won’t be going to the championship game. Mira Costa defeated Elsinore, 5-3 in the semi-finals this week. Mira Costa will play Serra Friday afternoon at Dodger Stadium in the finals....

  • Lakers Mourn Death Of Flynn Robinson

    May 30, 2013

    Flynn Robinson, an important reserve guard on the Los Angeles Lakers’ first NBA championship team in the 1971-’72 season, died last week. “We are very sad to hear of the passing of Flynn Robinson,” said Lakers Executive Vice President of Business Operations Jeanie Buss. “Flynn played an important role on the 1971-72 Lakers team that brought Los Angeles its first NBA Championship and won what is still an NBA-record 33 consecutive games. “ Lakers fans might remember him as ‘Mr. Instant Point,’ a nickname given to him by the great Chick Hearn, a...

  • UCLA Earns No. 1 Seed At Baseball Regional

    May 30, 2013

    UCLA has earned a No. 1 seed in the 2013 NCAA Baseball Tournament and will host an NCAA Regional at Jackie Robinson Stadium for the fourth straight season. The Regional will run from Friday, May 31 to Monday, June 3 (if necessary). "Our players are very excited about the opportunity that the postseason presents," head coach John Savage said. "Coming out of the Pac-12, we feel we are very prepared for the challenges that lie ahead this week." UCLA (39-17) will open postseason play against the No. 4 seed in the NCAA Los Angeles Regional, San...