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Jan 29, 1957 - Sept 10, 2013 The family and friends of Matt Layana are mourning his sudden death on Tuesday, Sept 10 in Culver City. Matt was born in Westchester but was a lifelong Culver City resident, graduating from Farragut Elementary School, Culver City Junior and Senior High School, and is a graduate of Long Beach State University. He is predeceased by his brothers Michael and Tim. He is survived by his parents Frank and Carol Layana, two sisters Melinda Toth and Nancy Affinito, brothers...
Claudia Vizcarra announces the latest organizations to endorse her candidacy for election to the Culver City School Board. The Culver City Association of Classified Employees and the Culver City Federation of Teachers gave their support earlier in the campaign. Most recently she received endorsements from the Los Angeles County Democratic Party, the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, and the Culver City Democratic Club. Vizcarra states, “This is validation that my experience as an i...
The Culver City Chamber of Commerce is in business to: …”promote the commercial and economic growth of Culver City, and to foster civic improvements that benefit the general welfare of those who live, work and visit here…” (copied from their website http://www.culvercitychamber.com) So wherein lies the motivation to endorse Steve Levin and Sue Robbins, or any candidate for that matter, for the upcoming school board elections? And how should we voting citizens weigh such an endorsement? The Cha...
We are the founding members of the Going Green Group of Tara Hill Condominiums located at Indian Wood Road and Jefferson Blvd. in Culver City. As you are aware, the complex is situated adjacent to the PXP Oil Field and on an earthquake fault line. We are writing to urge that the Culver City Council ban hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") in and under our city until the practice is proven to be safe. If the oil companies want to engage in fracking in our community they should be required to...
September 13, 2013 Community Development Department • Fourth Wall Studios – The studio has completed work on a 17,936 square foot tenant improvement located at 8601 - 8611 Hayden Place for a new green screen studio and offices. • Smashbox – Plans have been approved for a tenant improvement for an art gallery and photo studio located at 8549 Higuera Street. • eBay – Work has been completed for a tenant improvement located at 10451 Jefferson Boulevard. • Westfield Culver City – A permit has been...
Under Obamacare, enrollment in health exchanges in California begins on October 1. But many are still confused and anxious about what that means. At EarthFest LA, a panel discussion comprised of insurance and policy leaders will help attendees understand what the new law means for them and what actions they should take, particularly the self-insured and uninsured. Panelist will also take questions from the floor. Free passes to EarthFest LA on Saturday, September 28 at West Los Angeles College...
The Culver City Education Foundation (CCEF) has launched its 2013-14 annual fundraising drive. CCEF is unique among parent support groups in Culver City schools because it alone dedicates its efforts not to a single school site or program, but to every student at every school, every day. That means that if you have a child in a CCUSD preschool or elementary school, your contribution to CCEF will support not only your child’s current school, but it will be working to make possible programs and eq...
By Fred Altieri Observer Reporter Palos Verdes Peninsula is truly a paradise. Near the top of this gem rests picturesque Peninsula High in the City of Rolling Hills Estates sporting a classic grass football field adorning the campus’ north edge overlooking the greater L.A. basin. This was the scene of the Culver City High football team’s hard fought, explosive 41-27 victory over the Panthers in a rare afternoon game on a beautiful and sunny Friday the 13th. And this time it was 22 Centaurs tak...
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor Nick Pasquale was hit by a car in San Clemente on September 8 and died. He wasn’t a star on the UCLA football team. He didn’t even get into games. He was a member of the scout team, the guys who work in practice to prepare the players for their next game. He was also a beloved member of the Bruin football program, a young man who worked hard, earned respect and embraced his role. His death the week before the Nebraska game left the UCLA football family daz...
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor In a home game Friday night Culver will oppose Redondo, which defeated Antelope Valley last week. Redondo’s only loss was to Santa Monica. This will be Culver’s second game in its newly-revamped stadium, complete with turf that favors speed. It will be a good test for a talented but inexperienced group of new players. ALSO ON THE WESTSIDE A capacity crowd is expected at Santa Monica College’s Corsair Field Friday night when Santa Monica High hosts peren...
September West Torrance 36 – Culver 15 Culver 41 –Peninsula 27 20th home vs. Redondo 27th at Paramount October 4th home vs. Bishop Amat 11th at Hawthorne 18th home vs. Inglewood 25th home vs. Santa Monica November 1st at Morningside 8th at Beverly Hills...
By Cheryl Giraud Special to the Observer Yodel Away With Braised Red Cabbage Attention all beer lovers: Hang on to your beer steins because the biggest beer consumption festival of the year is about to begin. With its official start this Saturday, September 21 in Munich, ‘tis the season of Oktoberfest, which is set to celebrate 180 years of tradition. Although many cities lay claim to the nation’s largest Oktoberfest gathering, the two-week global party is not just for those of German des...
By Lynne Bronstein Observer Reporter The City Council and Planning Commission sat in a joint meeting Monday night to review the city’s draft 2013-2021 Housing Element, to hear public comment, provide comments to staff, and direct staff to submit the element to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The Housing Element is one of nine elements that comprise Culver City’s General Plan and is the only one the state is mandated to review. The Housing Element add...
Bring your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to participate with the thousands of volunteers around the world in taking a stand against ocean pollution on Coastal Cleanup Day Saturday. Below is important information to make volunteer day in Culver City that much more fun: • Bring the signed waiver with you if you can. If not, no worries copies will be available for signature. Under age 18, requires parental signature. • Check in begins at 9 am. All good things happen at check-in. You...
It took two ballots but the Culver City Democratic Club endorsed Current School Board member Karlo Silbiger and newcomer Claudia Vizcarra. The group made no endorsement for the third seat. After interviewing six of the seven candidates Silbiger easily won endorsement with 68 votes. Vizcarra was endorsed on the second vote. School Board member and current president Kathy Paspalis was endorsed four years ago but failed to garner the required votes to secure endorsement this time. Club rules...
Current School Board President Kathy Paspalis will hold a Meet & Greet Sunday from 3:30 pm to 5:30 at 4128 Mildred Ave., Los Angeles. Paspalis is a 2013 candidate for reelection and she looks forward to having your support on election day, Nov. 5th. On Sunday she will outline what's going on the District, and what she hopes to accomplish in her next four years. Light refreshments and drinks will be served....
By Stephen Hadland Observer Publisher Assemblymember Holly Mitchell was elected to the California State Senate on Tuesday to represent the 26th State Senate District, which includes Culver City, in Sacramento. The special election was held to fill the unexpired term of former Senator Curren Price when Price was elected to the Los Angeles City Council. Most voters were either unaware of the election or simply didn’t care as less than 5% of the 433,000 registered voters in the district turned out...
The United Parents of Culver City (UPCC), the parent-run organization dedicated to advocating for the interests of Culver City students, has endorsed Sue Robins for a seat on the Culver City Unified School District Board. The organization had previously endorsed incumbent Kathy Paspalis and newcomer Steve Levin “Kathy, Sue and Steve are the right choice for the future of our District,” says UPCC president Jeannine Wisnosky Stehlin. “They are three excellent candidates who represent the students first and foremost.” School Board preside...
Valentina Grom passed away July 27. She was born on July 5, 1922 in a small farming village near Minsk in Belarus. After World War II the family lived in a displaced person's camp in Bavaria and was sponsored by a Colorado church group to immigrate to the United States. The family had a work contract for one year in Pilgrim Pines which is located in the foothills above Yucaipa and they moved to Culver City in 1951. Valentina joined TRW Semiconductors in 1958 and rose to the position of...
Palos Verdes Peninsula is truly a paradise. Near the top of this gem rests picturesque Peninsula High in the City of Rolling Hills Estates sporting a classic grass football field adorning the campus’ north edge overlooking the greater L.A. basin. This was the scene of the Culver City High football team’s hard fought, explosive 41-27 victory over the Panthers in a rare afternoon game on a beautiful and sunny Friday the 13th. And this time it was 22 Centaurs taking the hill outlined against a clea...
There’s something for everyone this week with a mixed bag of movies opening at the box office and some of them concurrently airing on VOD. Offering up everything from pee-in-your-pants laughter to reflective contemplation, let’s take a look at some of your movie choices this week. JEWTOPIA Many of you may have heard of and/or experienced the phenomena called JEWTOPIA. What began as a small stage production in Los Angeles ten years ago morphed into a smash Broadway hit and spawned an hil...
Vandalism: On September 9 at 11:45 am, a victim came to the police department to report her 2012 Chrysler had been vandalized. The victim said she parked and locked her vehicle in the area of Jefferson Boulevard and Hetzler Road at 2:30 pm. When she returned at 6:30 pm, she discovered her right front and rear windows had been broken out. Stolen Vehicle: On September 10 at 8:53 am, officers responded to the 6300 block of Green Valley Circle regarding a stolen car investigation. The officers met w...
