Articles from the September 21, 2023 edition


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  • ERBA Markets Specials

    Sep 21, 2023

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  • Homecoming puts Culver City and Mira Costa on the main stage

    Sports Editor, Sports Editor|Sep 21, 2023

    High school football homecoming night creates a special atmosphere for everyone involved. Coaches, players, fans and cheerleaders will create memories that will last a lifetime. On Friday night the 3-2 Culver City Centaurs will battle the 0-5 Mira Costa Mustangs at 7 p.m. inside the Jerry Chabola Stadium on the Culver City high school campus. It's a rivalry game, the Westside versus the South Bay. Don't let Mira Costa's record deceive you. They have played a brutal preseason schedule. The five...

  • Bruins travel to Utah in a battle of Top 25 teams

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Sep 21, 2023

    The nonconference part of the schedule has ended for the UCLA Bruins football team, with the Bruins undefeated with a 3-0 record after defeating the North Carolina Central University Eagles, 59-7. The game was played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday afternoon, September 16th, before a crowd of 38,343 fans. The Bruins disposed of the Eagles early, scoring touchdowns on all five possessions of the first quarter to grab an early 35-0 lead. The Bruins had three one play offensive drives in...

  • Sep 21, 2023

    Patricia Ann Underwood beloved Aunt, Friend, philanthropist and teacher passed away peacefully with family by her side on 29th July 2023. She was 94 years old. Patricia graduated from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1951 and completed her student teaching in Ventura County. She then started her long 37-year teaching career (1954-1991) at Culver City Unified School District and taught at Farragut Elementary where she primarily taught Kindergarten through Second grade. She enjoyed wor...

  • Chargers struggle again in loss to the Titans

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Sep 21, 2023

    The Los Angeles Chargers continue to find new and interesting ways to blow leads and lose games, losing to the Titans in Nashville, 27-24 last Sunday was another example. Titans' kicker Nick Folk won the game with a 41-yard field goal in overtime. The victory for the Titans ended an eight-game losing streak dating back to November of 2022. For the Chargers, it was their fourth consecutive loss dating back to early January. The Chargers have lost the four games by a total of nine points. Each...

  • Lee Plans Run for LAUSD School Board

    Sep 21, 2023

    Former Culver City Councilman Daniel Lee has declared his intention to run for Los Angeles Unified School District Board District 1, the seat being vacated by longtime board member George McKenna. Lee's recent move from Culver City into Los Angeles puts him in place to campaign for the position. According to the Los Angeles based news site 2UrbanGirls, Lee states that 'Education is under attack from ideological forces who don't care about the harm that they are causing our students. This is...

  • Glorya Kaufman Creative Community Center Topping off the off the structure's frame

    Sep 21, 2023

    AUX Architecture, Shawmut Design and Construction, and The Wende Museum announced that the ceremonial topping out of the Glorya Kaufman Creative Community Center, marking the placement of the final beam and the completion of the structure's frame, took place on August 5. A resource which will be shared by several Culver City-based nonprofit organizations including the Mayme A. Clayton Library and Museum, United States Veterans' Artist Alliance, Upward Bound House, and the Artistic Freedom...

  • Fans Rock Out to songs from America

    Steven Lieberman, Observer Reporter|Sep 21, 2023

    By On Saturday at the YouTube Theater, America, founded by musicians Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley, treated their adoring fans to the hits they've been performing for 53 years, and 100 concerts consistently every year. Dan Peek, also a founding member who passed away in 2011, I know is smiling down from the heavens as Bunnell and Beckley carry the torch for him. The three were barely out of high school when they first made a splash in the British folk-rock scene as America. Not only did they...

  • Sep 21, 2023

    After what can be characterized as a tumultuous year in the real estate market, Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang announced the May 15 forecast for the 2023 Assessment Roll. The Assessor reported to the Board of Supervisors that taxable property values are anticipated to increase approximately 5% over 2022, marking 13 years of continuous growth. The May forecast projects the anticipated growth rate for the annual Assessment Roll, which closes in early July. The forecast is an important...

  • Unveiling the Wonders of Nepal

    Helen Argyriou and Robert Zirgulis, Special to the Culver City Observer|Sep 21, 2023

    Nepal, a land of diversity and enchantment, presents a kaleidoscope of experiences that cater to every traveler's desires. From the awe-inspiring Himalayas to the vibrant cultural tapestry, this country is a playground for adventurers, seekers, and explorers alike. Here's a guide to some of the best things to do in Nepal: 1. Trek through the Himalayas: Nepal is the epitome of trekking paradise. With an array of trails ranging from easy day hikes to epic multi-week expeditions, it's a dream come true for trekkers. Explore the iconic routes like...

  • SMC's Drescher Planetarium Presents Free, Live Virtual Shows on Fridays in Late Sept. and Oct

    Sep 21, 2023

    Santa Monica College's John Drescher Planetarium continues its Friday evening events in late Sept. and Oct. 2023 with free, live virtual shows presented online at smc.edu/planetarium. This month's friendly presentations will continue the Solar System Exploration Survey with a look at Jupiter (rescheduled from Sept. 15), provide an update on the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, explain how to find and use NASA images to make space art, discuss the status of the Peregrine 1 lunar lander, and present the...

  • Rams face Bengals on Monday Night Football

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Sep 21, 2023

    A promising start and a season home opener couldn't stop the Rams futility streak against NFC West archrival San Francisco 49ers. Los Angeles lost its ninth consecutive regular season game to the Niners, 30-23, before 74,742 fans at SoFi Stadium, seemingly half dressed in red 49er gear. The Rams stood toe-to-toe for the better part of three quarters on Sunday before turnovers helped seal their fate and first loss of the season. "I thought it was a high caliber game today. I was really pleased...

  • Arabian Nights" Disney's Aladdin Musical

    Steven Lieberman, Observer Reporter|Sep 21, 2023

    There was non-stop laughter after the Genie, famously played by Marcus M. Martin, appeared on stage singing "Arabian Nights" (along with ensemble) to introduce Disney's Aladdin musical on opening night at the Pantages Theater on September 12. Using creative set and lighting design to generate an enchanting atmosphere, the audience is magically transported to Agrabah where the story unfolds featuring Aladdin, Jasmine, Genie, Sultan, Aladdin's new "street rat" friends Kassim, Babkak, and Omar,...

  • 2023 NFL Power Rankings – Week 03

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Sep 21, 2023

    1. Philadelphia Eagles (2-0): Running back DeAndre Swift had 28 carries for 175 yards and a touchdown to lead the Eagles past the Vikings. The Eagles secondary has given up big plays in the first two weeks but has found ways to win and this week Swift was the star. Next: -5.5 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Mon, Sep. 25 – O/U: 46 (ATS: 1-0-1 – O/U: 2-0) 2. San Francisco 49ers (2-0): The 49ers defeated the Rams on Sunday at SoFi Stadium in a game that looked like a 49ers home game. There was a sea o...

  • Attorney General Bonta Files Notice of Appeal to Overturn District Court Decision on Large-Capacity Magazines

    Sep 21, 2023

    California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Friday filed a notice of appeal to overturn a district court decision striking down California's large-capacity magazine ban. The notice of appeal, filed just hours after the district court issued its decision and temporary stay, is the first step toward seeking a further stay of the decision by the Ninth Circuit pending appeal to ensure that these vital public safety protections remain in place to prevent gun-related deaths and injuries in California communities. "In the past half-century,...

  • Chargers struggle again in loss to the Titans

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Sep 21, 2023

    By The Los Angeles Chargers continue to find new and interesting ways to blow leads and lose games, losing to the Titans in Nashville, 27-24 last Sunday was another example. Titans' kicker Nick Folk won the game with a 41-yard field goal in overtime. The victory for the Titans ended an eight-game losing streak dating back to November of 2022. For the Chargers, it was their fourth consecutive loss dating back to early January. The Chargers have lost the four games by a total of nine points. Each...

  • USC football travels to Arizona State on Saturday

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Sep 21, 2023

    The 5th ranked USC Trojans football team will travel to the land of the desert on Saturday when they face the Arizona State Sun Devils at 7:30 p.m. The Sun Devils are 1-2 and USC is 3-0. It's the second Pac-12 game for USC and the first of three Pac-12 games before they travel to South Bend to battle the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at 4:30 p.m. on October 14. Before the Notre Dame game the Trojans play Colorado at 9 a.m. on September 30 on the road and they face Arizona at home on October 7. The...

  • Rams face Bengals on Monday Night Football

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Sep 21, 2023

    A promising start and a season home opener couldn't stop the Rams futility streak against NFC West archrival San Francisco 49ers. Los Angeles lost its ninth consecutive regular season game to the Niners, 30-23, before 74,742 fans at SoFi Stadium, seemingly half dressed in red 49er gear. The Rams stood toe-to-toe for the better part of three quarters on Sunday before turnovers helped seal their fate and first loss of the season. "I thought it was a high caliber game today. I was really pleased...

  • USC football travels to Arizona State on Saturday

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Sep 21, 2023

    By The 5th ranked USC Trojans football team will travel to the land of the desert on Saturday when they face the Arizona State Sun Devils at 7:30 p.m. The Sun Devils are 1-2 and USC is 3-0. It's the second Pac-12 game for USC and the first of three Pac-12 games before they travel to South Bend to battle the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at 4:30 p.m. on October 14. Before the Notre Dame game the Trojans play Colorado at 9 a.m. on September 30 on the road and they face Arizona at home on October 7....