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Jerome E. Horton, Chairman of the California State Board of Equalization (BOE) and member of the Franchise Tax Board (FTB), announces that the federal government shutdown will have virtually no impact on these two state tax agencies. “The Board of Equalization and Franchise Tax Board will continue to authorize tax refunds,” said Chairman Horton. “I also encourage California taxpayers to timely file their 2012 extended income tax returns by Tuesday, October 15, 2013 and their BOE sales tax retur...
Thirty visual artists from The Culver City High Academy of Visual and Performing Arts will be exhibiting their artwork at The Brewery Art Walk on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. The Brewery Art Walk is a twice annual open studio weekend at the world’s largest art complex in Los Angeles. With more than 100 participating resident artists, attendees will have the opportunity to see new works, speak with the artists, and purchase artwork directly from the artists’ studios. AVPA art...
Culver City residents can Celebrate Italian American culture and cuisine at Taste of Italy, an evening of premier gastronomy, music, and entertainment hosted by the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles and Italy America Chamber of Commerce. The event takes place Saturday from 5 pm to 10. Located at the historic Pico House in El Pueblo de Los Angeles, the fifth annual Taste of Italy will feature more than 50 Italian and Italian American restaurants from the Southern California region, as well...
Elementary, Middle and High School students will question Culver City School Board candidates at a special ‘Ask 2 Know Kids Forum’ on October 29. For nearly 25 years, television personality Art Linkletter hosted a show where he interviewed children and shared their often surprising responses. Bill Cosby continued the tradition in the 1990’s with his program, Kids Say the Darndest Things. Well, kids ask the darndest things too. There’s a freedom from adult conventions that enables childre...
Culver City Parks and Recreation Commission Chairwoman Ms. Mary Ann Green will host a meet and greet reception for Culver City School Board candidate Vernon Taylor on Sunday. The event will beat her home located at 5969 Wrightcrest Drive, in the Blair Hills neighborhood of Culver City from 2 pm to 4. Esteemed congress member Karen Bass has also joined in endorsing Taylor. Everyone is encouraged to come out and find out why congress-member Karen Bass and Commissioner Mary Ann Green endorse Taylor...
The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean Logan reminds L.A. County voters to request a Vote by Mail ballot by Tuesday, Oct. 29 for the Nov. 5, 2013 Local and Municipal Consolidated Elections. The application period for Vote by Mail ballots begins today. The RR/CC began mailing approximately 500,000 Vote by Mail ballots to voters today. Requesting a Vote by Mail ballot is easy and can be done online or by using the back of the official sample ballot. Registered voters...
Held on the third Thursday of October each year, and this year falling on October 17, the Great California ShakeOut is the largest preparedness event in U.S. history. It encourages and reminds everyone that as Californians who live in a place where earthquakes are an inevitable part of California’s future, that we must do all we can to prepare and learn to act quickly to ensure that a disaster such as an earthquake, does not become a catastrophe. On October 17 you have two opportunities to p...
Dear Editor, It is with great pride that I support Kathy Paspalis because of her tireless work ethic and grass roots passion for our schools. Kathy is constantly available to parents and staff alike. She is always present at school events not only for her children's school but for all of our schools in Culver City. I particularly appreciate Kathy's knowledge about the issues that face our schools and our community. You will always know where Kathy stands on an issue. Kathy Paspalis is someone...
Dear Editor, I have a “Re-Elect Kathy Paspalis” sign proudly displayed on my lawn. It’s not only an attractive sign it also stands for doing what’s right for our students. I had the pleasure of working alongside Kathy for two years on the Culver City Board of Education, the very board that she seeks reelection. I do not have to speculate as to what Kathy would do if elected, I’ve seen what she does, firsthand. Working on any board takes intelligence, preparedness, collaboration and cooperati...
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports editor On the many occasions when I attended Dodger games this season there was a lot of speculation about Juan Uribe’s future with the Dodgers. Media friends and scouts from other teams were pretty sure the Dodgers won’t sign him again. This is the third and final year of his current contract. The Dodgers signed him for three years at $21 million after he helped the Giants win the 2010 World Series. But look at what’s happened. Uribe has had a great 2013 season, both...
Hinge Modern Gallery, a full-service art advisory and art collection management company located in the heart of Culver City’s famed Art District, announces its upcoming exhibition by Mitra Fabian, “Stratagems”, and opening night reception. It will be held on Saturday, October 19 from 6 pm to 9. The body of work by the Bay Area artist will remain on exhibition at Hinge Modern through November 16. Located at 8558 Washington Blvd., Hinge Modern is open to the public Thursdays through Satur...
Kentwood Players will hold auditions for “Becky’s New Car” by Steven Dietz on Sunday, November 10 from 6 pm to 9:30 and Monday, November 11 from 7 pm to 9:30. Callbacks are scheduled for Tuesday, November 12 at 7 pm at the Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Avenue, Westchester. Production dates are January 10 to February 15, 2014 for a six-week run on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm with Sunday matinees at 2. The production is directed by Susan Stangl and produced by Larry Jones by special arrange...
By Lynne Bronstein Observer Reporter The Culver City School Board heard from the CCUSD Environmental Sustainability Committee at its meeting Tuesday night. And like the U2 song playing as background for the committee’s video presentation, it looks like “a beautiful day” in store for the Culver City schools. Todd Johnson, the committee’s co-chair, is enthusiastic about the work that has been done so far. Regarding the video he said “[It] shows most of what we’ve been trying to do-all the excitem...
The 11th Annual Kids Carnival celebrating Culver City’s Disability Awareness Month takes place on Sunday, October 20 from 1 pm to 4 at the Culver City Senior Center, 4095 Overland Avenue. The event is free of charge for youth, families and adults. RSVP is required so that event planners may assure that adequate quantities of food, prizes and craft supplies are available. Participants must call (310) 253-6717 to confirm attendance. New for this year, balloon artist Big Red will be on hand to m...
Third graders at all five Culver City elementary schools receive dictionaries this and every year from the Culver City Rotary Club. The day this year will be October 18 at 2 pm at La Ballona Elementary School, 10915 Washington Blvd. “About 500 books are being distributed to Culver City’s third graders this year,” said Joel Forman, Culver City Rotary Club’s Chair of the Community Services Committee, “There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing happy kids get brand new dictionaries, and knowing...
Sebastian Ridley-Thomas announces that former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has endorsed him in his December 3 special election primary campaign for the 54th Assembly District. Sebastian Ridley-Thomas said,”I’m honored to be endorsed by former L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa. Our former mayor had a significant impact on the future of transportation for our city and region through his efforts to accelerate the planning, funding and construction of major mass transit systems. “As an Assem...
Culver City Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department Enrichment Class student Elizabeth Rao was presented her Sho-Dan (1st Degree Black Belt) rank by Chief Instructor John Heyl during the Shotokan Karate-Do Class’s annual Beach Training. The training was held att Dockweiler Beach on October 5. Ms. Rao is a dedicated academic student, making time not only for her study of Japanese Shotokan Karate-Do but also European Fencing. Shotokan Karate-Do has been a Culver City PRCS Enrichment C...
The Friends of the Culver City Youth Health Center which provides free health care to students on campus, was invited by principal Dylan Farris to set up a booth at the high school for their Club Day. What an incredible event. We couldn't believe how well organized it was. The students set up what looked like about 40 booths in about 10 minutes, the event lasted 40 minutes, and then they broke it all down in five minutes. They were so hard working and so helpful. We were excited to be part of...
By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter It’s been four long years, but the Dodgers have finally clinched another best-of-five National League Division Series to advance to the NL Championship Series. Juan Uribe’s two-run bomb in the bottom of the eighth inning that landed in the Dodgers left-field bullpen sealed the deal with a 4-3 win over the Atlanta Braves. Dodger fans got so excited, all 54,438 started to chant the Braves “Indian” mantra with the tomahawk chop after Uribe’s blast. The pitch...
September LOSS - West Torrance 36 – Culver 15 WIN - Culver 41 –Peninsula 27 LOSS - Redondo 28 – Culver 14 LOSS - Paramount 34 – Culver 13 October LOSS - Bishop Amat 48 - Culver 26 11th at Hawthorne 18th home vs. Inglewood 25th home vs. Santa Monica November 1st at Morningside 8th at Beverly Hills...
Dear Editor, Friends … Neighbors….Culver Citizens. Today, the future of our schools stands on the edge of a precipice. Not because of any budget crisis – we’ve shown that we can be resourceful, creative, determined and tireless in finding ways to adapt and maintain the quality of our schools. Not for lack of dynamic leadership – parents and other community members are as involved as ever, and our administrative team is as strong as it’s been in years. The danger is of our own making. We...
By Fred Altieri Observer Reporter “We always like to schedule a heavy hitter and this year it was Bishop Amat.” And with that Culver City High football head coach Jahmal Wright closed the final chapter on the Centaurs’ non-league action for 2013. The Lancers from La Puente, perennially ranked in California and nationally, lived up to their billing and brought their fine act into Culver’s newly re-named and renovated field complex. But the final score of 48-26 in favor of the Lancers was a sidesh...
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor After compiling a 1-4 record in non-league games but improving against top-notch competition the Centaurs will begin Ocean League play. Donald Paysinger, following a long association with Beverly Hills High, became Hawthorne’s coach this season. The Cougars have a 2-3 record. In their last game they defeated Leuzinger, 44-8. SANTA MONICA The defending league champion Vikings (2-3) will begin Ocean League play Friday by hosting Morningside at 7 pm at Corsair Field...
The Observer’s Debbie Elias Sits Down for an Exclusive Interview with Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich Robert Reich is considered to be one of the foremost experts on economic policy. Former Secretary of Labor to President Clinton, cabinet member for Presidents Carter and Ford, author of 14 books and currently Professor of Public Policy/Wealth & Economics Berkeley, in 2008, Time Magazine named Reich one of the “Ten Best Cabinet Members in US History” while The Wall Street Journ...
For October 2 through 7 Stolen Vehicle: On October 2 at 7:57 am officers responded to the 6100 block of Washington Boulevard regarding a stolen vehicle investigation. The officers met with the victim who told them the following; the victim said he parked and locked his 2000 Chevrolet van in the 3200 block of La Cienega Avenue on October 1 at 5 pm. When he returned the next morning the vehicle was missing. Burglary from motor vehicle: On October 2 at 2:30 pm a victim called the police department...
