Articles from the June 13, 2024 edition


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  • Postal Service is Closed on Wednesday, June 19

    Jun 13, 2024

    Postal Service retail locations will be closed, and there will be no regular mail delivery except for holiday premium Priority Mail Express on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. All retail locations will be open for normal business hours, and regular mail delivery will resume, the next business day, Thursday, June 20. Customers are still able to order stamps, shipping supplies, print shipping labels, and request package pickups 24/7, including holidays online. Stamps are also sold at most major grocery stores, big box...

  • ERBA LA SPECIALS Thursday thru Sunday

    Jun 13, 2024

    Visit ERBA Locations for SPECIALS Thursday thru Sunday!!...

  • Three takeaways from the Sparks season after their first 11 games

    Mykell Mathieu, Sports Reporter|Jun 13, 2024

    The Sparks knocked off the defending champion, Las Vegas Aces 96-92 last Sunday before heading on the road for nearly a month. The Sparks are currently 4-8 and with a quarter of the season finished here are some takeaways from what I've seen so far. Turnovers and bad point guard play has plagued the team The Sparks have had their struggles so far this year and one of the key reasons is turnovers. Los Angeles averages the most turnovers in the WNBA with 16.6 per game. The Sparks have six games wi...

  • The Chargers sign rookie first round offensive tackle Joe Alt

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Jun 13, 2024

    The Los Angeles Chargers reached agreement on a four-year contract with rookie offensive tackle Joe Alt, the fifth overall pick in the first round. The contract is a four-year deal for $33.1 million dollars, with a signing bonus of $20.9 million. Alt played three seasons at Notre Dame, where he started at left tackle. He will be moving to right tackle with the Chargers. Head coach Jim Harbaugh has indicated at this point that the starting offensive line will consist of Alt at right tackle, Trey...

  • Looking back on another successful CCHS athletic year

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Jun 13, 2024

    First, the Culver City newspapers, the Culver City News and the Culver City Observer would like to thank one of the best sports photographers in the Los Angeles area, George Laase. For many years Laase has made Culver City high school sports come to life through the lens of his camera. When it comes to Culver City high school Laase never says no. There is an old saying in journalism, a Picture is worth a thousand works. Once again, the Centaurs produced a lifetime of memories on the field,...

  • Sony Pictures acquires movie-dining company Alamo Drafthouse

    Jun 13, 2024

    Company Town Sony Pictures acquires movie-dining company Alamo Drafthouse Michael Kustermann will remain Alamo CEO and head the company’s new experiences Sony Pictures Entertainment has acquired Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and is creating a new experiences division of the motion-picture company, the company announced Wednesday. Culver City, Calif.-based Sony Pictures, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corp., said Michael Kustermann will remain as CEO of the Austin, Texas-based Alamo Drafthouse and head the new experiences division. Terms of t...

  • Dearica Hamby Named Western Conference Player of the Week

    Jun 13, 2024

    Sparks forward Dearica Hamby is the WNBA's Western Conference Player of the Week for June 3 through June 9, the league announced today. Hamby is the fourth player to win the award this season, joining Napheesa Collier, Kahleah Copper and A'ja Wilson. Hamby led the Sparks to a 2-1 record the past week, including a defeat of the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces, averaging 19.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.7 steals per contest. Among WNBA players scoring 19 points-or-more per...

  • VOTING FOR AT&T WNBA ALL-STAR 2024 NOW LIVE

    Jun 13, 2024

    LOS ANGELES–– WNBA All-Star voting 2024 has officially tipped off and will conclude on Saturday, June 29 at 11:59 p.m. ET, giving fans, players and media the opportunity to vote for the All-Stars. All active players on WNBA rosters can receive votes and the 2024 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game rosters will be announced on Tuesday, July 2. The link to vote can be found here. The 2024 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game, already announced as a sellout at Footprint Center in Phoenix, will showcase the WNBA's big...

  • Public Health Monitors Small Signs of Increasing COVID-19 Transmission

    Jun 13, 2024

    The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reminds residents to take common-sense precautions to avoid becoming ill with COVID-19 as data shows small increases in the number of reported COVID-19 cases, virus concentrations in wastewater and the percentage of positive COVID-19 tests for the past four weeks. With traveling and gatherings increasing during summer, protection from COVID-19 infection remains important as a new group of variants has begun to circulate nationwide. The so called “FLiRT” variants, including KP.2 and KP.3 var...

  • Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches

    Jun 13, 2024

    Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters: BEACH AREA WARNINGS: · Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State beach. Near Will Rogers Tower 18. 100 yards up and down the coast from the creek. · Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro The entire swim area. · Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Be...

  • On behalf of Karen West and family…

    Jun 13, 2024

    We are overwhelmed by the love, support, and appreciation we have received from friends, colleagues, and basketball fans around the world. Jerry took incredible pride in his life-long association with the NBA. He felt fortunate to have been a player, coach, and executive during a time of explosive growth in the league. Above all else, Jerry cherished the close friendships and mentorships he formed with teammates, coaches and players throughout his 64-year-career. We want to thank you, basketball fans everywhere, for supporting him. You fueled...

  • Sparks Forward Dearica Hamby Signs Contract Extension

    Jun 13, 2024

    LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Sparks today announced that WNBA Champion, two –time All-Star, and two-time Sixth Woman of the Year Dearica Hamby has signed a contract extension through the 2025 season. In two seasons with the Sparks, she has averaged 11.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, and shot 47.6 percent from the field. "I'm grateful for finding a home in LA with an ownership group and organization that believes in me and has been nothing but supportive since the day I got here," said Hamby. "I look fo...

  • Tax Delinquency Notice in Mail

    Jun 13, 2024

    NEWS Treasurer and Tax Collector Elizabeth Buenrostro Ginsberg 437 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 May 30, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector Mails Notices of Delinquent Current Year Payment(s) Due Si desea obtener información adicional sobre este aviso o si necesita la información traducida en español, por favor llame al 1(213) 974-2111 entre las 8:00 a.m. y 5:00 p.m. Tiempo Pacífico, de lunes a vie...

  • Father's Day at CANTALINI'S

    Jun 13, 2024

    Call today for your Father's Day Reservation!!...

  • Public Health Monitors Small Signs of Increasing COVID-19 Transmission

    Jun 13, 2024

    he Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reminds residents to take common-sense precautions to avoid becoming ill with COVID-19 as data shows small increases in the number of reported COVID-19 cases, virus concentrations in wastewater and the percentage of positive COVID-19 tests for the past four weeks. With traveling and gatherings increasing during summer, protection from COVID-19 infection remains important as a new group of variants has begun to circulate nationwide. The so called...

  • Culver City Police Capture Murder Suspect after Brief Chase

    Jun 13, 2024

    Sunday afternoon, June 5, an automated license plate reader camera (ALPR) systems alerted Culver City Police to a vehicle wanted by another law enforcement agency in connection with a homicide. When officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the driver fled. After a brief vehicle pursuit, the suspect bailed out of the car near the 5900 block of Green Valley Circle. After a short foot pursuit, the suspect was taken into custody. The suspect arrested by Culver City Police is believed to be the...

  • NBA icon and Hall of Famer Jerry West passes away at 86

    Jun 13, 2024

    He was the first significant player in Los Angeles basketball history whose all-around skills took him to the Hall of Fame and then whose success in basketball management made him the measurement for general managers. Jerry West was known by an honorable title that underlined his legend, both on the court and in the front office: Mr. Clutch. And so, the NBA is now missing a major contributor who helped shape the league. West died Wednesday at age 86. “I valued my friendship with Jerry and the knowledge he shared with me over many years about b...

  • Celebrate Dad at Cantalini's this Father's Day

    Cantalinis Salerno Beach Staff|Jun 13, 2024

    Celebrate Dad this Father's Day, Sunday, June 16th at Cantalini's Salerno Beach Restaurant for lunch or dinner. Enjoy plenty of great dishes and chef specials in our casual ambiance with either dine-in or heated outdoor dining options. All weekend show Dad the love and treat him to a delicious dining experience. Thinking of Sunday Lunch join us from 11:30am to 3:00pm. Start with an ice-cold imported beer, prosecco mimosa or any of our fine wines by the glass or bottle. Executive Chef Lisetta Mar...

  • Culver City Symphony Orchestra and Marina del Rey Summer Symphony

    Jun 13, 2024

    In 2022-23, the Culver City Symphony Orchestra made musical news with its first full season since the pandemic and a major talent search for a new conductor. Each of the finalists for the position had an opportunity to conduct the Orchestra during the 2022-23 season, and each also conducted a Marina del Rey Summer Symphony concert in 2022 or 2023. The Board of Directors of the SoCal Symphony Society is pleased to announce two new Music Director-Conductors: Clyde Mitchell will be the Music...

  • Open Auditions For Misery at Westchester Playhouse

    Jun 13, 2024

    Kentwood Players will hold open auditions for MISERY, a thriller by William Goldman based on the novel by Stephen King, on Saturday, July 20 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, and Sunday, July 21 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045. Callbacks will take place by invitation only on Monday, July 22 beginning at 7:30pm. This non-equity production is directed by Kathy Dershimer and produced by Jenny Boone and Harold Dershimer for Kentwood Players with...

  • Irvine Man Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison for Firebombing Planned Parenthood Clinic

    Jun 13, 2024

    .An Orange County man was sentenced today to 72 months in federal prison for firebombing a Planned Parenthood clinic in Costa Mesa in March 2022 and planning to attack an electrical substation in Orange. Tibet Ergul, 22, of Irvine, was sentenced by United States District Judge Cormac J. Carney, who also ordered him to pay $1,000 in restitution. Ergul pleaded guilty on February 29 to one felony count of conspiracy to damage an energy facility and one misdemeanor count of intentional damage to a r...