Articles from the March 2, 2023 edition


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  • CNET is doing big layoffs just weeks after AI-generated stories came to light

    Mar 2, 2023

    Just weeks after news broke that tech site CNET was quietly using artificial intelligence to produce articles, the company is doing extensive layoffs that include several longtime employees, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation. The layoffs total around a dozen people, a CNET staffer says, or about 10 percent of the public masthead. CNET editor in chief Connie Guglielmo will also step down from her role and become the senior vice president of AI content strategy and...

  • As National Nutrition Month Begins, Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to Travel to California, Highlight USDA and California's Efforts to Support Students' Access to Healthy, Nutritious School Meals with California First Partner Siebel Newsom & Congressman Garamendi

    Mar 2, 2023

    On Monday, March 6, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will travel to Contra Costa County, California. There, he will join local, state, and federal stakeholders, including California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, California State Superintendent Tony Thurmond, and Congressman John Garamendi, and visit a local school where he will highlight how under the Biden-Harris Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to ensure students in California and across the...

  • PUBLIC INVITED TO DINNER HONORING MARATHON RUNNERS FROM JAPAN AND CULVER CITY

    Mar 2, 2023

    The Culver City Sister City Committee invites all interested residents to attend a free “meet and greet” gathering on Sunday, March 19, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. The event is honoring the visitors from our Sister City of Kaizuka, Japan, who will have run in the L.A. Marathon that morning. Former Culver City runners who have participated in Japan’s Senshu Marathon will also be in attendance. The evening will include dinner, beverages, live Taiko drum entertainment and more. R.S.V.P. to info@culvercitysistercity.org in order to obtain the address...

  • CITY OF LOS ANGELES TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL 311 DAY

    Mar 2, 2023

    LOS ANGELES, CA (March 6, 2023) – To celebrate National 311 Day which takes place on Saturday, March 11, the City of Los Angeles, led by the Board of Public Works and Information Technology Agency, will promote city services during the week of March 6-10 in an effort to bring attention to the various ways Angelenos can make service requests. The City's 311 Call Center opened in 2002 and today receives between 1.2 and 1.4 million calls each year, while the MyLA311 app is celebrating its 10 y...

  • Culver City High School AVPA presents Les Misérables w/ Live Orchestra

    Mar 2, 2023

    Les Misérables is the world's longest running musical - a true modern classic based on Victor Hugo's novel and featuring one of the most memorable scores of all time with music by Claude-Michel Schönberg and lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer. The multi-award-winning Les Misérables is as groundbreaking today as it was when it first premiered in London in 1985. Epic, grand and uplifting, Les Misérables School Edition packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world. This aut...

  • Culver City High School boys' varsity basketball team wins another close game

    Steve Finley|Mar 2, 2023

    Last Tuesday the Culver City high school boys basketball team won their first round game in the California State Playoff against Crenshaw. The round one of the State Division III boys basketball tournament was another nail biting close game when Culver City beat Crenshaw 70-67, at Culver City inside the Del Goodyear gym. During the last few weeks the Centaurs have played one exhilarating game after another. Next up for the Centaurs is a date with Lincoln high school on Thursday, March 2, at home...

  • Deadline for local equity applicants to be considered for provisional license 

    Mar 2, 2023

    Local equity applicants have until March 31st to submit a license application to be considered for a provisional license per Business and Professions Code 26050.2 (a) (3) (D). Here is a checklist to assist you with submitting a provisional license application: • Review current regulations for application requirements • Gather and submit all requirements in accordance with California Code of Regulations section 15002 and 15011 • Follow the online instructions for how to apply • Reach out to local jurisdiction for your local authori...

  • Puma to end sale of shoes made from hunted kangaroos

    Mar 2, 2023

    Puma, one of the biggest brands in athletic shoes and sportswear, announced this week that it is shedding kangaroo skins in its soccer cleats, bringing pressure on Nike and Adidas to cleanse their supply chains of the skins of the iconic marsupials. "PUMA's announcement is a major moment in our 'Kangaroos Are Not Shoes' campaign, with the original company to use kangaroo skins in soccer cleats now shedding the animal skins in favor of entirely non-animal-based fabrics," said Wayne Pacelle,...

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  • Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Board of Trustees Votes to Oppose Deceptive Proposition Aimed for November 2024 Statewide Ballot

    Mar 2, 2023

    The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) Board of Trustees unanimously voted to oppose Initiative 21-0042A1, a deceptive, developer-sponsored proposition aimed for the November 2024 statewide ballot that would undermine voter rights and significantly jeopardize local agencies’ ability to provide essential services and infrastructure for residents. The measure is being pushed by millions of dollars in contributions from developers and by the California Business Roundtable, an association that represents the largest and w...

  • BOE Adjusts the Proposition 19 $1 Million Intergenerational Transfer Exclusion Amount

    Mar 2, 2023

    Today, the California State Board of Equalization (BOE) released the new amount adjusting the $1 million exclusion for Proposition 19 intergenerational transfers occurring on February 16, 2023, through February 15, 2025. The BOE is required to calculate and publish the adjustment every other year based on the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s House Price Index for California. This is the first adjustment since the passage of Proposition 19 in November 2020, and the amount increased by 2.26 percent to $1,022,600. “The 2.26 percent increase wil...

  • LAFC Wins Season Home Opener

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Mar 2, 2023

    The 2023 season home opener began with the a ring ceremony honoring Los Angeles Football Team players, 2022 MLS Cup Champions before a spirited sold-out crowd led by The 3252 Supporters section at the newly renamed BMO Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Black & Gold responded with a dominating 60-minute, 3-0 lead but just held on for a 3-2 win over the visiting Portland Timbers, who scored two late goals to make it interesting. LAFC improved both their all-time season opening and home opening...

  • UCLA'S JAYLEN CLARK AMONG 10 SEMIFINALISTS FOR NAISMITH MEN'S DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD

    Mar 2, 2023

    UCLA junior Jaylen Clark has been selected as one of 10 semifinalists for this season's Naismith Men's Defensive Player of the Year Award, as announced on Tuesday by the Atlanta Tipoff Club. Clark, a 6-foot-5 guard from Riverside, Calif., is the only player from the Pac-12 Conference listed among the 10 semifinalist candidates for the defensive award. Clark has been a vital part of the Bruins' Pac-12 Championship team this season, averaging 13.0 points, 6.1 rebounds and a Pac-12-leading 2.57 steals per game. He has played in 28 of the Bruins'...

  • UCLA's men's basketball team clinches conference title

    Bill Seals|Mar 2, 2023

    For the first time in a decade, the storied UCLA Bruins men's basketball team has won the Pac-12 regular season conference title after they defeated the Colorado Buffaloes in Boulder, 60-56 last Sunday. The victory gave the Bruins a three-game lead over the second place Arizona Wildcats with two games left to play. The Wildcats were upset on Saturday by the Arizona State Sun Devils on a 60-foot buzzer beater, 89-88. The Bruins were led by star forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. who scored 17 points and...

  • LOS ANGELES RAMS AND LINEBACKER BOBBY WAGNER MUTUALLY AGREE TO PART WAYS

    Mar 2, 2023

    The Los Angeles Rams and linebacker Bobby Wagner have mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced today. The transaction will become official after the start of the new league year on March 15 at 4 p.m. ET. "Bobby is an outstanding competitor and a leader that elevates everyone around him," said Rams Head Coach Sean McVay. "His perspective, steadiness, and consistency set an example for our players, coaches and staff. We are grateful for Bobby and his contributions to our organization...

  • The NFL community is deeply saddened by the passing of Jerry Richardson

    Mar 2, 2023

    The Carolina Panthers are a testament to his extraordinary and tireless dedication to the community. But his league-first attitude as seen through his leadership of numerous NFL committees, including the Stadium Committee and Management Council Executive Committee, helped pave the way for a series of public-private stadium partnerships throughout the country, and collective bargaining agreements that continue to support the growth of the game. As a former player himself, Jerry cared deeply...

  • Animals Helped Bill Find Himself!!

    Mar 2, 2023

    "Uncle Bill's Animal Tales - Life Lessons for Adults" is a book of humorous and heartfelt stories on how animals are our best teachers and healers. (They don't care who you voted for!) They live in the day. They teach us unconditional love and independence. They also show us how important the cycle of life is, in the present moment, and in death. How can we not love them up?! The animals that have come into Bill's life over the years have helped him to grow as a human being, and assisted him in...

  • Culver City Car Show IS BACK!

    Mar 2, 2023

    The publication will be distributed throughout Culver City, Santa Monica, and the Westside. View the vehicles. Hundreds of classic cars and hot rods will be on display at West L A College with thousands on hand to view the vehicles. Live music and gourmet food trucks....

  • Earth Day Section - CONSERVE TO PRESERVE

    Mar 2, 2023

    Our global community has been shocked by the largest global crisis in a generation. COVID-19 has shown us the necessity of thinking ahead, but the next crises are already on their way. Climate change, species loss, pandemics and massive natural disasters might define the future - unless we do some- thing now. We have the solutions, both natural and technological... we just need the will. Reach thousands of Westside residents. We cover the communities of Santa Monica, Culver City, Westchester,...

  • Debt collection methodology and strategy has evolved significantly over the years, with changes in laws, regulations, and technology driving these changes

    Mar 2, 2023

    Debt collection methodology and strategy has evolved significantly over the years, with changes in laws, regulations, and technology driving these changes. Similarly, the fallout from the pandemic and the subsequent tough economic conditions have demanded a different approach in terms of how debt is collected, and the accommodations needed to help debtors get back on their feet and rehabilitate their accounts. "Advances in technology have made it easier for debt collectors to communicate with...

  • Advantages of Folding Electric Bicycles

    Mar 2, 2023

    From commuters to apartment dwellers and everyone in between. Folding electric bikes are both the best and most cost-effective way to get around efficiently while keeping the environment healthy. The benefits of owning a folding e-bike are endless, but here are six of the top benefits we think every rider should know about it. Owning a folding electric bike can be convenient for many different lifestyles, especially those who are always on the go or are tight on space. Individuals who live in ap...

  • Walnuts are one of the only sources of essential plant-based omega-3

    Mar 2, 2023

    California Walnuts is raising awareness of the health benefits associated with omega-3 alpha-linoleic acid while spotlighting the many ways that the versatility of walnuts can help increase the intake of omega-3 in the diet. Walnuts are the only tree nut that provide an excellent source of the plant-based omega-3, which research indicates may play a role in heart health, brain health and healthy aging.1-6 In fact, a 2022 study published in Advances in Nutrition found that given the accumulating...

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  • California Nurses Association condemns state decision to lift mask, vaccine requirements in health care settings

    Mar 2, 2023

    California Nurses Association (CNA) condemned today's announcement by California Department of Public Health (CDPH) that mask and vaccine requirements would be lifted April 1 in the state's health care settings, just eight days after California reached the grim toll of 100,000 Covid-19 deaths. "In no uncertain terms, this is a failure of public health leadership," said Bonnie Castillo, RN and executive director of California Nurses Association. "Abandoning these standards is a counterproductive...

  • William Howard Taft University Announces Scholarship Opportunity for Doctor of Education Program

    Mar 2, 2023

    Taft University offers educators and administrators looking to take their career to the next level the perfect opportunity with their Doctor of Education (EdD) programs. With the University’s specialized curriculum and experienced faculty, Taft’s doctoral graduates are well prepared to make a difference in their professional careers and the education field. The program offers three concentrations of study applicants can choose from: Leadership & Administration, Educational Technology, and Charter School Administration. These programs are off...

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