Articles from the August 7, 2012 edition


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  • City Manager’s Update

    Aug 7, 2012

    August 3, 2012 City Clerk’s Office · Special Municipal Election – The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will be considering the City’s request to consolidate the Special Municipal Election with the Statewide (Presidential) General Election at its meeting of August 7, 2012. As the City Council is aware, at that election Culver City voters will be considering Measure Y – Imposition of a one-half cent local sales tax (which automatically expires after 10 years). The City Manager will be including information about Measure Y in future e...

  • Traffic Diversions on Venice and Robertson Blvd

    Aug 7, 2012

    Beginning August 2, through September 21, traffic will be impacted on Venice and Robertson Blvd. due to relocation of the sewer lines. Activities will include excavation along westbound Venice Boulevard, to install new pipes and manholes. Upon completion of the work, the street will be restored. The work Hours: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday with occasional work on Fridays from midnight to 8 a.m. Traffic Impacts include: • Traffic will be impacted on Venice Boulevard between Durango Avenue and Ivy Street. • Westbound traffic on Ven...

  • Memories of 1965, Lou Johnson, Sandy Koufax

    Mitch Chortkoff, Sports Editor|Aug 7, 2012

    He walked up behind me Sunday, grabbed both of my shoulders and broke into that infectious smile which became part of Dodger history in 1965. Lou Johnson, better known as Sweet Lou Johnson, wanted to talk about his game-winning home run against the Minnesota Twins in the seventh game of the ’65 World Series that brought a championship to Los Angeles. He also wanted to talk about baseball in general and his teammate, the great Sandy Koufax, the MVP of that World Series. “Sandy and I are good to...

  • Dodgers Name VP Of Planning and Development

    Aug 7, 2012

    Dodgers Name VP Of Planning and Development The Dodgers have hired Janet Marie Smith as Senior VP of Planning and Development. Dodger President Stan Kasten made the announcement. Smith, known throughout the sports world for her work with the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves, joins the Dodgers immediately. She most recently served as the Orioles Vice President of Planning and Development. “Dodger Stadium is one of the most iconic venues in sports and Janet Marie is one of the few people I would trust with its future,” sai...

  • Westchester beats Utah, 5-4, Advances

    Aug 7, 2012

    Westchester 14U Babe Ruth All Stars faced elimination Friday night in a "Win or go home" game against the best the State of had to offer in the Pacific. Westchester prevailed, 5-4, over Utah in Arizona. Westchester called upon Reggie Castro to start the game. Castro answered the call, shutting down e powerful Utah bats for the first three innings. Westchester jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first. First baseman LJ Gilliam opened the game with a single. Matthew Kanfer beat out a bunt single, moving Gilliam to second. Shortstop Grant Craddolph...