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O.J. Simpson Dead at 76 O.J. Simpson, whose immense fame on the football field was eclipsed by his infamy off it, died Wednesday according to his family. He was 76. Simpson had been battling cancer and had been in hospice. Simpson's attorney also confirmed his death to TMZ. "On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer," read a statement posted by Simpson's family on X. "He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren." No matter what Simpson did as...
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A federal grand jury today returned a four-count indictment against a father, his sister, and his son for an alleged kidnapping scheme in which the father pretended to act as an intermediary between the victim hostage's family and the hostage takers while his son and sister crossed the border into the United States to collect the ransom money. The following defendants – all from Rosarito, Mexico – are charged with one count of conspiracy to commit hostage taking and one count of conspiracy to...
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced today that the City is taking action to provide resources to support workers who will be impacted by the closure of 99 Cents Only Stores in Los Angeles over the coming weeks. There are more than 30 stores within the City limits. The Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) has already activated its Rapid Response Team to support the effort. "I am directing City departments to help make resources and support available to workers who will be...
The Culver City high school spring sports teams are looking to spring into action during the last few weeks of the season. The boys and girls track and field teams lead the way as genuine title contenders and two other teams have a legitimate chance to make the CIF playoffs but it all depends two factors. Winning games and track meets, and staying healthy. The track and field teams are fresh off some exciting performances at the top high school track and field meet in the nation, the Arcadia...
By The Culver City high school girls' varsity softball team has lost five games in a row and they are currently 7-11 overall and 1-5 in the Bay league. That's the bad news. The good news is the young Lady Centaurs have four regular season games remaining on their schedule. That gives them a chance to move up in the league standings and get close to being a .500 team. "We have a lot of young players who don't have a lot of experience," said head coach Brandy Peacock after a recent loss against...
Thumzup Media Corporation ("Thumzup" or the "Company") (OTCQB: TZUP) in collaboration with the Culver City Chamber of Commerce, is excited to announce the Coffee & Donuts Mixer, a networking opportunity for business professionals in Culver City and its surrounding areas. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM PT at Village Workspaces, offering attendees a chance to connect, share insights, and enjoy delicious coffee and donuts. "We are delighted to host...
With no Anthony Davis and with LeBron James still feeling the effects of flu the Lakers were beaten 134-120 last Tuesday night at the Cryto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles. The win put the Warriors just a half game behind the 9th place Lakers with two games remaining on the regular season schedule. Both teams play in the super competitive Western Conference. Davis missed the game due to a headache and nausea. He left Sunday night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves after getting hit in...
The defense has put new life into the Los Angeles Clippers' sails, revitalizing their performance on the court. Despite facing challenges during March, they secured victories in seven out of their last nine games. Just when it appeared that all hope was lost, the Clippers navigated their way back into winning waters. It's as though they've rediscovered their momentum and are sailing smoothly once again. "I think our defense has picked up," head coach Ty Lue said. "It's been a lot better. We're...
We build idols to celebrate their destruction; we worship the demise of giants. Last Wednesday, the final piece of a larger-than-life statue finally came to rubble. Few figures in American culture have traversed the spectrum of adoration and disdain as profoundly as O.J. Simpson. His life, a tapestry woven with triumphs, controversies, and ultimately, a poignant demise, encapsulates the intricate interplay between fame, public perception, and the human experience. Simpson’s life is an emotional observation and case study of the complex d...
Los Angeles' newest pro sports team, Rugby Football Club LA, will host the league leading Seattle Seawolves on Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. at the Dignity Health Sports Park. The Seawolves sit atop the Major League Rugby standings at 5-1, while RFCLA is 1-3-1 and residing in 10th place in the standings. RFCLA is under new ownership with co-founder and CEO Pete Sickle, who has relocated the team from Atlanta to Los Angeles. The team is coming off a 22-22 draw against Old Glory DC and the previous...
On March 17th Angel City took on Bay FC at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. The first soccer match of the season was played before a sold-out crowd. I have attended Angel City games before but nothing compares to this experience. I spent the match in the media box with other press people carefully watching and taking notes during the game. Angel City is currently ranked 9th in the National Women's Soccer League. This was Bay FC's first game as a new expansion team in the league. Their coach Albertin...
The 2024 NFL draft will begin in about three weeks on April 25, and for the Los Angeles Chargers and their roster construction, it will be a key draft for new head coach Jim Harbaugh that will help to determine the success of the 2024 regular season. All drafted players are given four-year contracts to begin their careers and the rookie contracts help with the salary cap. It would not be surprising to see the Chargers trade down multiple times to pick up more draft picks. The Chargers were...
The National Football League HAVE announced that the Green Bay Packers will play the Philadelphia Eagles in the historic first-ever regular season game in Brazil, as part of the 2024 International Games. The Packers will face the Eagles - the 2024 São Paulo designated team - on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, marking the first time the NFL has played a game on Friday night of their opening weekend in over 50 years (Cardinals at Rams, Sept. 18, 1970). The game will take place in the city of São Paulo a...
Written and Directed by Tim Robbins When the unity of a Greek Chorus is shattered by a mysterious illness, chaos ensues as they desperately invoke the Gods, seeking divine intervention. Ridiculous, funny and serious, Topsy Turvy is a boisterous celebration of the strength of the human heart to heal even the deepest divides. May 9 through June 8 Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 PM Sunday matinees May 26 & June 2 at 2:00PM 90 minutes without intermission Post-show discussion after every...
The NFL announced the day one festivities that will take place as part of the 2024 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light on Thursday, April 25 in Detroit. To kick off the celebrations, attending prospects will walk the NFL Draft Red Carpet presented by Toyota at the iconic Fox Theater. The NFL Draft Red Carpet will begin at approximately 5:20 P.M. ET, with portions televised as part of NFL Network's NFL Draft Kickoff show, with Kaylee Hartung interviewing prospects as they begin their pro journey....
Emersion Music is presenting the third and final installment of its trilogy live concert performance series on April 24th and 25th at 7:00 pm at the Culver Steps in the downtown Culver City plaza. This concert installment, RENEWAL: Harmonizing Our Tomorrow, will explore what 'renewal' means for individuals in our diverse and growing city through live strings and movement. The concert will feature the work of six local award-winning film and media composers: Emer Kinsella (Saturn), Hannah...
27 cents only stores announced on Thursday, April 7, it is going through a "wind-down" of business operations. The shutdown will impact all 371 store locations, the company wrote in a statement. In a related move the99 Cents Only filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware on Sunday, saying that it intended to close all of its 371 stores in the U.S. and sell off its real estate and remaining inventory. "This was an extremely difficult decision and is not the outcome we expected or ho...
I've never believed that a veteran should start the claims process with paying for representation. The Department of Veterans Affairs has a duty to assist, yet in many cases, I've seen veterans needlessly pay for results that they could have achieved at no cost from DAV. But when it comes to unaccredited representatives who charge unnecessary fees to veterans, their families and their survivors, we can all agree that criminal penalties should exist. And that's why DAV strongly supports the...
Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Culver City) has released the following statement about her new appointment to the California Workforce Development Board: "I am grateful and honored that Pro Tem Mike McGuire appointed me to this new role as a member of the California Workforce Development Board. I have dedicated my career to helping uplift workers and working families across our state, and as a member of the Board, I will be committed to ensuring that equity, social justice and empowerment...
Camp Registration Open Now At TheRams.com/YouthFootball In partnership with their official health partner Cedars-Sinai, the Los Angeles Rams are hosting Performance Camps to provide fans across Southern California the opportunity to learn skills from the Rams. The Rams and Cedars-Sinai will host four performance camps for youth (grades 2-12) in June. The coed football camps will serve all positions and skill levels. Former NFL and All-American collegiate athletes and coaches to lead each...
The Culver City Rock & Mineral Club presents our 61st annual Fiesta of Gems show June 29 – 30. This year's theme is TURQUIOSE The Fiesta of Gems is a free educational event for the community which provides fossils, gems and mineral exhibits, demonstrations, and children's programs. We also offer jewelry making demonstrations, gem, mineral dealers, tools, and book sales. This event helps several community programs in Culver City and helps to educate and inspire elementary students in Earth S...
Kentwood Players will hold open auditions for Neil Simon's comedy FOOLS on Saturday, May 11 from 10:00am to 1:00pm, and Sunday, May 11 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, May 13 beginning at 7:00pm. This is a non-equity, all-volunteer production directed by Jeremy Palmer and produced by Catherine Rahm for Kentwood Players with rights secured from Concord Theatricals. Performance...
The Culver City Woman's Club is holding a yard sale on Friday and Saturday April 19 and 20 from8:00 AM until 4:00 PM on Friday and 8:00 AM until3:00 PM om Saturday. The sale will be located at 9516 Cattaraugus Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90034. Jewelry, Purses, Books, unique one of a kind items, clothes, household goods. Many treasures. The Culver City Woman's club is a non-profit philanthropic and social organization that supports a number of local charities such as Student Scholarships, shoes for...
A woman seen on a widely circulated video throwing a brick through a vehicle's windshield - and who allegedly vandalized a number of other vehicles in Los Angeles Culver City, Burbank and Santa Monica - has been arrested, police said Thursday. Lisa Jones, 30, was taken into custody on Wednesday, and was booked on suspicion of felony vandalism, the Los Angeles Police Department reported. She was being held without bail. One of the crimes occurred on March 28 at about 5 p.m. in the 2000 block of C...
