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Over 80 Firefighters from the Culver City Fire Department and nearby agencies are battling a fire that consumed the 99 cents only store near the corner of Washington Blvd and Washington Place. The fire was reported at 1:45 am. Firefighters were removed from inside the building and the roof as the structure began to collapse. Currently at 7 am the walls began to caving in . No one was inside the building at the time and there have been no reported injuries according to the Culver City Police Department, The building was very old and formerly...
The 99 cents only store in Culver City near the corner of Washington Blvd. and Washington Place was completely destroyed by fire today. With smoke still rising from the structure firefighters were still pouring water on hot spots almost twelve hours after the blaze was first reported. First the roof collapsed then three of the four walls caved in. the last wall leaned inward and was in a state of near collapse. Streets were closed around the area including the heavily traveled Washington Blvd....
The Culver City Police Department advised drives to avoid the area around Washington Blvd. and Washington Place due to street closures as the fire department battles the blaze at the 99 cents only store. CCPD has deployed a drone to assist emergency personnel....
By Dennis J. Freeman City Editor The city of Culver City appears to be at a crossroads when it comes to what to about the Inglewood Oil Field (IOF). Opinion vary among the community on this issue. There is no unanimous consensus one way or another. Concerns over safety and health and the real possibility of a natural disaster such as an earthquake resulting from the drilling at the Inglewood Oil Field is a grave concern to some Culver City residents. The City Council's Oil Drilling...
"The most important thing is to be kind," said Martha Sternbach, a Culver City resident. "Never judge people by their color or religion." Having learned the tragic opposite of that message firsthand as a Holocaust survivor, she is committed to keeping the memory of that reprehensible time alive because "knowledge is power." She shares her story with groups at the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust (www.lamoth.org) in Pan Pacific Park, 100 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90036, (323) 651-3704....
Join us Sunday, July 21st from 2 - 4 PM at the Greener Way House, Culver City. Deni Friese, a long time brewer will give a hands-on kombucha making demonstration. Bring your questions and enjoy free samples as you taste and learn! Not only are you saving money, you’re also helping eliminate much of the petrochemical waste in producing, shipping and disposing of glass bottles, plastic caps & shipping boxes. It also has health benefits which will be discussed. Although the event is free, they are suggesting a $20 donation to help support the n...
Los Angeles jazz legend Bobby Bradford brings his all-star band to Santa Monica for a set of original music, on Wednesday August 21, at 7:30 pm, in the Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium of the Main Library located at at 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Since the 1960s Bradford has worked steadily as a leader and collaborated with artists including Ornette Coleman, John Carter, Vinny Golia, David Murray, Nels Cline, Mark Dresser, and many more. At 85, his skill and imagination on the cornet continue to be...
Vela vs. Zlatan reads the hype. El Trafico 4, or LA Clasico 4 as preferred by LAFC head coach Bob Bradley, is ramping up quickly in the very, very short Major League Soccer history between the two Los Angeles franchises. This Friday night, July 19, the L.A. Galaxy hosts Los Angeles Football Club 7:30 p.m. at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson. The Galaxy began as one of eight MLS charter members in 1996, their five Cup titles the most in league history. They are also tied with D.C. United for...
Football season is around the corner. Culver City High School and other high school teams finished their passing leagues last weekend and now they are getting ready for fall training camps which start the first week of August. College football media days are taking place all over the nation. The Pac-12 media day is set for Wednesday, July 24 in Hollywood. Media days are designed to introduce top players from different schools and it allows the coaches to talk about their upcoming seasons. The...
The West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) announced its Water Bottle Filling Station Grant Program will return for another year with increased funding opportunities. As a public facility Culver City, along with eleven other cities and districts, can apply for a $1,000 grant to install indoor water bottle filling stations. New funding includes a larger, $2,000 grant for outdoor filling stations, which can cost more than indoor units. The popular program provides community members with access to safe, reliable drinking water and...
After months of speculation and rumors Anthony Davis was introduced at a press conference at the Lakers training facility in El Segundo last Saturday. The 26 year old Davis turned the press conference into a joyous occasion that lasted about 30 minutes. Flashback to a year ago during LeBron James press conference and it was all serious business. Davis' was full of comments that could only come out of a mature 26 year star athlete. One of the greatest players in the world gave answers to...
The Los Angeles Chargers were having a quiet offseason, with a few key additions through free agency and the draft in order to improve on a playoff team that went 12-4 in 2018. It was quiet until last week, when star running back Melvin Gordon, through his agent, announced that he was holding out and would not report to training camp and will demand a trade unless he receives a new contract. Gordon's agent, Damarious Bilbo stated: "We received an offer - talks had been dead - but we received an...
The event will be held this Sunday July 21st from 4pm until 7pm. The Festival returns to the Courtyard by Marriott LA Westside Ballroom, Patio, and back parking lot with an exciting blend of new and returning exhibitors. Your all-inclusive Food/Drink ticket allows you to roam the entire event tasting and sampling premium wines, beer, spirits, and gourmet bites from the following confirmed restaurants, caterers, liquor and drink purveyors Food vendors include STK Steakhouse, Fifty One Chinese...
