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By Sandra Coopersmith "Getting to know you, getting to know all about you . . ." As my fellow volunteers and I waited in Room B47 of the Culver City Senior Center on May 22 for a group of 18 students from Inglewood's Oak Street Elementary School to complete a tour being given by Jill Thomsen, the center's Volunteer Specialist, that song from "The King and I" kept running through my head. Why? Because we would soon be partnering up with our new young friends, thanks to the collaborative efforts...
By Steven Lieberman Culver City Observer Barry Gibb is still “Stayin’ Alive” as he appeared last week with his 11-piece band at the Hollywood Bowl, the last stop on his solo six-concert “Mythology” tour.” Gibb was carrying the torch for his two late brothers, twins Robin and Maurice…and his little brother, Andy, who had a solo career. Maurice died in 2003 of cardiac arrest, Robin two years ago after a long battle with cancer, and Andy was just 30 years old when he died in 1988 suffering fro...
By Neil Rubenstein Observer Columnist My, oh, my, I just finished reading the May/June 2014 issue of Mother Jones. Yes, I know it isn’t cheap, but after winning big bucks shooting craps in the alley behind the post office I decided to read about the crazies. Check out Page 7 and you can read the “rumors” about Hillary Clinton. For example, she majored in lesbianism at Wellesley and entered into a sham marriage to Bill Clinton to cover up the truth. Then, when Bill was governor, the Clint...
By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter No team in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL) has ever won the Stanley Cup by winning three seventh games on the road in the first three playoff series leading up to the finals, but the Los Angeles Kings did just that, and then beat the New York Rangers, four games to one, to then hoist the prized trophy at Staples Center. And the Kings completed their run for the Cup on Friday, the 13th, which proved to be their “lucky” day. And the fans fel...
Culver City Police Department Investigators arrested a Manhattan Beach resident believed to have exposed himself to a female juvenile at Culver City Park on Thursday June 12. At approximately 1:45 PM, a male adult exposed himself to a female juvenile at the park. Witnesses were able to obtain a license plate from the suspect's vehicle. The suspect is described by police as a male, Caucasian, in his late twenties, driving a tan van. In a separate case a sexual battery suspect was arrested. Since...
City Manager’s Update By John Nachbar City Manager • 2nd Annual Culver City 5K/10K Run - The 2nd Annual Culver City 5K/10K Run, will take place on Father's Day, Sunday, June 15, 2014. The event will benefit both Train 4 Autism and the Culver City Education Foundation to support students with special needs and is a City-sponsored event. The Culver City Run starts at Media Park with a free Fitness Expo and Family Fun Zone at 7:00 AM. The run takes place on Culver and Washington Boulevards fro...
Sony Pictures Imageworks is leaving Culver City and moving its headquarters to Vancouver, B.C. The company is moving into a new, state-of-the-art facility, capable of accommodating up to 700 employees, which will be the largest footprint for a visual effects company in Vancouver. The Vancouver team, which recently completed work on Edge of Tomorrow (Warner Bros.) and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (Columbia Pictures), will lead Sony Pictures Imageworks' current and future projects, including...
By Steven Lieberman Culver City Observer Barry Gibb is still “Stayin’ Alive” as he appeared last week with his 11-piece band at the Hollywood Bowl, the last stop on his solo six-concert “Mythology” tour.” Gibb was carrying the torch for his two late brothers, twins Robin and Maurice…and his little brother, Andy, who had a solo career. Maurice died in 2003 of cardiac arrest, Robin two years ago after a long battle with cancer, and Andy was just 30 years old when he died in 1988 suffering fro...
Yep. You read it right. This is the 20th Annual Los Angeles Film Festival. Running from June 11th to 19th, this is a big anniversary for LA’s favorite and biggest film fest. 20 years. When I look over the list of filmmakers and actors presenting films this year, I can’t help but think that some were in diapers when the festival first started and others, not even born yet. Technological advances over the past 20 years have opened up filmmaking, making it more accessible and more economically feas...
By Lynne Bronstein Observer Reporter Is an invocation by any other name a prayer? Because some people regard an invocation as having a religious connotation, the City Council voted 3-2 on June 9 to allow the mayor to call the traditional City Manager’s opening address at meetings by whatever name suits her or him—“thought for the day,” “reflection,” et cetera. The question on the meaning of “invocation” in the Council’s agenda was called by Mayor Meghan Sahli-Wells, who voted, along with counci...
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 22-24). 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 following organizations and business as early sponsors for this year’s Fiesta La Ballona: Sony Pictures Entertainment, LA Kings Ice Crew, LA Galaxy Star Squad,...
Tobi Jean Ballentine, 57, passed away on Sunday June 8 after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Tobi was born at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica on October 24, 1956 to William and Dolores Ballentine. She grew up in Culver City and graduated from Culver City High in 1974. Having lived most of her life in Culver City she was active in the community events such as Fiesta La Ballona and served as Vice-Chair alongside her mentor Reba Yudess for over five years. She was a generous...
By Stephen Hadland Observer Publisher After waging a courageous battle against his illnesses, noted Culver City restaurateur George Petrelli passed away on Friday, May 30, at his home with his family by his side. His daughter Marie said he died peacefully and with dignity "while I held his hand." She called to mind his favorite song by Frank Sinatra, "I did it my way." "Truly, he left this world his way," Marie added. Many Culver City residents expressed their shock and sadness at the passing of...
By Sandra Coopersmith Features Writer What symbolizes summer more than kicking back in the yard on a sublimely sunny day, sipping a cool, refreshing drink while grilling something succulent on the barbeque? Mmmm . . . To enjoy outdoor living to the max, check out Armand's Fireplace and Barbeque Equipment at 9400 Venice Blvd. at the southwest corner of Main St./Bagley Ave., a family-owned business and Culver City fixture in the same location for as long as anyone can remember, way back to when...
By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter No team in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL) has ever won the Stanley Cup by winning three seventh games on the road in the first three playoff series leading up to the finals, but the Los Angeles Kings did just that, and then beat the New York Rangers, four games to one, to then hoist the prized trophy at Staples Center. And the Kings completed their run for the Cup on Friday, the 13th, which proved to be their “lucky” day. And the fans fel...
