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September 23, 2013 • Presented a proclamation designating October as “Walktober – Walk to School Month” and October 9, 2013 as “Walk to School Day.” • Adopted an ordinance to modify the City’s Property Maintenance Standards. • Approved purchase orders for the purchase of a regional crime mapping program and software for $39,565 and for three automated license plate readers for $58,003.50. • Approved a contract for the purchase of six, 40-foot, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) transit buses for $3,63...
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...
Eric Sims, Operations Manager of the Kirk Douglas Theatre and President of the Culver City Downtown Business Association, will be the featured speaker at the Culver City Historical Society’s general meeting on Wednesday, October 16 at 7 p.m. in the Veterans Memorial Building’s Multi-Purpose Room, 4117 Overland Avenue. Sims, who is closely involved with the development and programs of the Kirk Douglas Theatre, will describe its metamorphosis from the former Culver Theater, a motion picture hou...
Please be advised that the citywide repair of sidewalks began on Wednesday, September 18 and is scheduled to be completed by January, 2014. Sidewalk repair activities include selective concrete grinding and asphalt ramping of uplifted sidewalks throughout the City. Impacts of the construction activities will be: • § Noise as the result of concrete grinding. It is anticipated that any noise generated near your residence or business will be brief in duration. • § On-street parking will not be al...
By Lynne Bronstein Observer Reporter There’s no doubt that parking is a major concern of Culver City residents. The City Council meeting Monday night dealt with the subject and gave direction to city staff on the issue of permit parking. The council chamber was packed. Thirty speakers weighed in during public comment on the city’s proposed changes to the Residential Permit Parking Program (RPPP). Because parking is such a stressful topic however, some of the comments were not specific to the...
Culver-Palms United Methodist Church will celebrate World Communion Sunday starting at 10 a.m. on October 6. Immediately following the service attendees are invited to enjoy a complimentary international food festival, where cuisine from foreign lands such Tonga, Korea, The Philippines, France and other countries will be served on the patio. In addition, there will be a performance by the church’s children’s choir. Culver-Palms United Methodist Church is located at 4464 Sepulveda Blvd. (th...
By Stephen Hadland Observer Publisher On Saturday at approximately 7:40 am a suspect entered the secure parking lot at the Culver City Police Department Headquarters on Duquesne Avenue. He apparently followed a Culver City Police vehicle that was entering the facility. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Culver City police officers asked the suspect if he needed help. The suspect then produced a handgun. The officers ordered him to drop the gun. The suspect refused and p...
What the gouda is going on with grilled cheese sandwiches? Attendees of EarthFest LA 2013 can find out when they stop by “The Melt” food truck on Saturday, September 28 at West Los Angeles College. According to Bill Geist of CBS Sunday Morning, grilled cheese is all the rage across the country. In fact, Downtown Los Angeles was the host of the 11th Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational earlier this year. EarthFest LA is a free outdoor concert and environmental / healthy living expo produced by Cal...
Culver Crest Neighborhood Association is sponsoring a Culver City School Board Candidates' Forum on October 1, 7 p.m., at El Rincon School. All seven candidates have been invited and the association said all will attend the forum. The candidates are Steve Levin, Kathy Paspalis, Susanna Robins, Karlo Silbiger, Vernon Taylor, Claudia Vizcarra and Robert Zirgulis. The association plans to meet in early November and will vote to endorse three of the candidates. At the forum each candidate will make...
The League of Women Voters Culver City Unit, in conjunction with Culver City Council PTA, will present a candidate forum at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 3 to prepare voters for Culver City’s November 5 School Board election. Live television coverage will be provided on cable channel 35. An experienced moderator from outside Culver City will conduct the forum, featuring seven candidates for three seats on the Culver City Unified School District board: Steven Mark Levin, Kathy Paspalis, Susanne R...
Why Claudia Vizcarra should be elected to the CCUSD Board… When we advocate for another person’s abilities, we usually offer support for our contentions. But, what makes my support of one or another candidate more insightful or valuable than someone else’s? Serving on the CCUSD School Board has proven to me that public office and its requirements are very difficult to ascertain prior to election. I am motivated to speak for the unique skills and abilities of school board candidate Claudia Vizca...
I’d like to start by saying that I agree with Crystal Alexander’s statement, “It doesn’t take a union endorsement or a degree in education to make an effective School Board Member. Being able to make good business decisions do.” I want to thank the three School Board Members who made a good business decision by voting back in July not to put the school bond on the November ballot as it was proposed at that time. Crystal states that the City Council was smart for putting the Sales Tax increase...
If you're interested in local politics, last week's endorsement singling out just one of the school board incumbents and choosing a relative newcomer shouldn't come as much of a surprise. If you're a parent that wants to improve our aging school facilities, however, the Democratic Club's endorsement is not a good sign at all. Some background: Annual turnout for school board elections usually barely cracks the 1300 mark with barely 15% of parents voting - endorsements like these help cash-starved...
There will be a special Storytime Saturday at the Culver City Julian Dixon Library at 11 am. Master Tea Blender David De Candia will launch his new book and sample a new tea blend. The library is located at 4975 overland Ave., Culver City....
Margaret Wahlert jumped her way to a $225 Library Grant for Culver City Middle School by placing third in the Riding for Reading competition during the Los Angeles Hunter/Jumper benefit show. The event was held on August 31 at Los Angeles Equestrian Center. Margaret, a seventh grader at Culver City Middle School, was thrilled to place third in this year's class aboard her horse Audacious. “This is the second year I have competed, last year I was fourth, The competition is open to riders up to 1...
A Culver City resident recently reported being contacted by an individual claiming to be an FBI agent, and then by someone claiming to be a Culver City Police Department investigator. This so called investigator informed the resident they had won the lottery and that their winnings had been stolen by someone impersonating them. The “investigator” told the resident they were going to help them claim their winnings. In order to claim their winnings, the “investigator” directed the residen...
By Fred Altieri Observer Reporter There was a distinct hint of autumn air in the late Culver City summer night as the town’s football faithful witnessed a classic game of speed vs. size, passing vs. running, the Westside vs. the South Bay, Centaur blue vs. Sea Hawk red. Mere hours before the 2013 Fall Equinox, when the plane of the Earth’s equator passed the center of the Sun… size mattered and ball control dictated. The Culver City High football team gained more than 400 yards in total offen...
September LOSS - West Torrance 36 – Culver 15 WIN - Culver 41 –Peninsula 27 LOSS - Redondo 28 – Culver 14 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 Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor When the Dodgers clinched the Western Division championship in Arizona recently they celebrated by scaling a wall and jumping into the DiamondBacks’ pool at Chase Field. They had excelled on the ballfield, then lost respect throughout baseball by embarrassing an opponent. Among those who were infuriated by their action was Arizona senator and former presidential candidate John McCain. “No class by a bunch of overpaid, immature, arrogant spoiled brats,” McCai...
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor After losing their opener to Los Alamitos, 27-0, the Pirates have defeated Bellflower, 27-6 and Long Beach Wilson, 34-13. Culver is tuning up for its Ocean League schedule and can gain some satisfaction from the struggles of key league opponents. Santa Monica lost to Mater Dei, 37-0 and Inglewood lost to Stockdale of Bakersfield, 55-12. SANTA MONICA A year ago Santa Monica lost to Mater Dei, 51-0. The rematch Friday night at Corsair Field wasn’t quite as one-side...
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor It’s obvious UCLA isn’t going to forget Nick Pasquale anytime soon. When the Bruins defeated New Mexico State in the Rose Bowl Saturday night, 59-13 the walk-on football player who was killed when struck by a car while walking in San Clemente Sept. 8, was honored in grand fashion. His father, Mel Pasquale, addressed the 58,000 fans. Coach Jim Mora joined the tribute at the conclusion of the first quarter. Mora said the Bruins would continue to honor Pasquale thr...
Center Theatre Group is now accepting applications for the 2013-2014 August Wilson programs – the August Wilson Monologue Competition (AWMC) and the CTG August Wilson In-School Residency Program. Student applications for the AWMC and applications from educators to participate in the in-school residency program are due on October 1. Applications for both programs are available at www.CenterTheatreGroup.org/AugustWilson. Center Theatre Group will be the Southern California host of the AWMC for t...
The “Schoolhouse Rock” on the Economy, INEQUALITY FOR ALL is a “Must See” for every American. With few exceptions, each of us has been affected by the financial collapse of America in 2008 and the resulting “Great Recession.” But how many of us actually understand “how” this could happen not only to America, but to each of us? We work hard, save a little, spend a little (or in some cases, save a lot, spend a lot). We go along our daily lives like good worker bees as we’ve been taught by our par...
A long time 30+ year CC resident passed away yesterday. She was very active in the community and was a friend to many of us. Alan Corlin Kathy S Smith died after a courageous battle with cancer and lifelong multiple sclerosis. She resided in Culver City for over 30 years. Smith passed away at Cedars Sinai Hospital on Thursday, September 26. She was a loving wife and a dedicated friend. After a career in broadcast advertising, Kathy became a passionate and effective advocate for people with...
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) of Culver City announces that it has acquired worldwide home entertainment Blu-ray and DVD rights to Angry Birds Toons, Rovio Entertainment's inaugural animated series. This marks the first-ever release of the Angry Birds Toons series on Blu-ray or DVD and comes in anticipation of Rovio's theatrical 3D Angry Birds film to be released by Sony Pictures in 2016. "Angry Birds is one of the most recognizable franchises in the world, and we're thrilled to be...
