Articles from the June 11, 2013 edition


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  • Fourth of July Fireworks Show Cancelled

    Jun 11, 2013

    Fourth Of July Fireworks Show Cancelled (EDITOR’s NOTE; The Fourth of July fireworks show in Culver City won’t be held next month. The Observer’s Fred Altieri interviewed Earl Eskridge of the Exchange Club, who explains the situation) This really would have been our 49th year instead of our 48th year. We started to create patriotism at the time that we started, which was 49 years ago. Patriotism was down so we thought should instill patriotism by starting up this fireworks show. And we got the idea from the Pasadena Fire Department and the L...

  • Dear valued customer or community member,

    Jun 11, 2013

    Dear valued customer or community member, As a Golden State Water Company (Golden State Water) customer or community partner, we periodically share information with you that highlights issues facing water providers across America. Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a press release sharing the results of a report that found $384 billion in infrastructure improvements are needed by 2030 to provide safe drinking water to 297 million Americans nationwide. California topped the list with $44.5 billion in necessary...

  • Dear Editor

    Jun 11, 2013

    Dear Editor, The Los Angeles Community College District extends its heartfelt condolences to all the victims of Friday’s tragedy at Santa Monica College and the surrounding area and to all the families of those affected. District officials have pledged their support to Dr. Chui L. Tsang, superintendent/president of Santa Monica College, and will offer whatever assistance might be needed in the days ahead. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department provides law enforcement services for all nine LACCD colleges. In consultation with district off...

  • Lions Club Spring Carnival Coming June 21-23

    Jun 11, 2013

    Lions Club Spring Carnival Coming June 21-23 The Culver City Lions Club is holding its Spring Carnival June 21-23 at the Westfield Culver City Mall Parking Lot. Hours are Friday 6 pm to 10, Saturday noon to10 pm and Sunday noon to 8 pm. . Proceeds support local Culver City Lions Club charities and CC schools. Serving the Culver City Community since 1923, the Culver City Lions Club has provided free eye screenings to more than 1000 Culver City school children each fall. The eye tests include retinoscopy, muscle coordination, visual acuity and ey...

  • City Manager's Update

    Jun 11, 2013

    City Manager's Update June 7, 2013 City Manager’s Office · Cultural Affairs Commission Special Meeting: The City Manager and Assistant City Manager met with the Cultural Affairs Commission on June 5 as part of a Special Meeting of the Commission. The City Manager provided a presentation to the Commission on the state of the City’s finances. He also announced his assignment of the Assistant City Manager to coordinate Cultural Affairs Staffing/Programming from the City Manager’s Office as part of the City Manager’s creation of the Long-Ter...

  • Martin Cole's Statement

    Jun 11, 2013

    Martin Cole’s Statement Martin Cole Culver City 4th of July Fireworks Show Following is a statement from Martin Cole on the cancellation of this year’s Fourth of July Fireworks Show in Culver City. “The Culver City Fourth of July event is made possible through a collaboration of the City, the Culver City Unified School District, and the Culver City Exchange Club. This year, the CCUSD was able to schedule much needed renovations of the athletic fields where the event is held. Unfortunately, scheduling a time for such major renovations is diffi...

  • Culver Scout House Has Grand Re-Opening

    Jun 11, 2013

    “Friends of Culver City Scout House” announces the grand re-opening of the Culver City Scout House. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on June 7. Invited guests included Culver City Mayor Jeff Cooper, the City Council, City Staff, members of BSA Troop 113 and the Culver City Rock and Mineral Club (CCRMC). The Scout House has served the community and Culver City youth for more than 70 years. In 2009, a group of concerned citizens formed the non-profit Friends of Culver City Scout House (FOCCSH) in an effort to perform much-needed repairs and...

  • A Midsummer Night's Dream Coming Here

    Jun 11, 2013

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream Coming Here The Actors’ Gang, the critically acclaimed Los Angeles based ensemble theatre company, presents a Shakespeare classic. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by Artistic Director, Tim Robbins It will open Saturday, June 29. The show runs Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm at the company’s home theater at the Ivy Substation in Culver City. Tickets are available by phone 310.838.4264 or online at www.TheActorsGang.com. A surreal world of fairies, spells, incantations, lovers bewitched by magic, the Fairy Q...