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By Lynne Bronstein Observer Reporter Smoking-of any substance that creates smoke-is no longer legal within the walls of multiple unit residences (condos and apartments) in Culver City. The Council on October 13 acted as anticipated and passed an ordinance that, by forbidding smoking in shared residences, would help to dissipate the threat of health hazards from second hand smoke. The Council’s vote was 4-1 in favor of the smoking ban. The sole dissent came from Jeff Cooper who thought the o...
"It was a game that was a tale of two halves." The opening words from Culver High head football Jahmal Wright aptly describing his team's 42-10 loss at Lawndale High to begin the 2014 Ocean League season last Friday night, October 10, cut to the chase. He continued: "In the first half I thought that we were able to keep the game close with some good defensive plays. Our offense had that one drive down the field to get a field goal. We were able to end the first half with an interception return...
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor On the day Byron Scott became the new coach of the Lakers this summer three surprise guests attended the press conference. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson and Jamaal Wilkes were there to support their former teammate. "I was very surprised and deeply touched," Scott told me last Thursday night prior to the Lakers' exhibition game against the Golden State Warriors. "I didn't know they were coming to the press conference. It meant so much to me." Granted a solo...
By Neil Rubenstein Observer Columnist Theo and I just returned from a great and interesting vacation to Georgia, South Carolina and Florida lasting almost four months. In Nahunta, Georgia we were invited to a high school ROTC flight program where we addressed three classes for an hour each from my perspective as an Army NCO in an Armored Cavalry Regiment. We also spoke at a city commendation award presentation to Angela Lee for spearheading a group to beautify Waycross, Georgia. Theo and I...
The Los Angeles Registrar's Office indicates a severe shortage of clerks to work in precincts for the November 4 election. Clerks receive $80 and an extra 425 if you attend a two-hour training class. For more information or to sign up to become a Precinct Clerk contact Precinct Captain Richard Kirkland at 310-463-3591 or the LA County Registrars Office at 562-462-2547....
The Culver City High Girls Varsity Volleyball team defeated Santa Monica High in four games. It was the team's Dig Pink game in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. Honored were two people: Varsity player (sophomore) Katrina McCoy's grandmother, Paulina Jurkiewicz and Varsity Coach Joe Manzo's wife, Lisa Barber. Girls volleyball raised $345....
Saturday, October 18 at 8:40 am at Vets Park (Culver and Overland) near the picnic shelter and tennis courts pediatrician Sarah Carpenter, M.D. will focus on Vitamins from A-D and K. Where we get them, how they each help our bodies, how some people become deficient and whether we need supplements will be discussed. Its a refresher for those who feel they know this pretty well – Doctor included. I am now semi retired, helping out when needed back at Kaiser Pediatrics in Panorama City. In addition, two mornings a week I volunteer at the Sandy S...
Community Development • The Studio (MDR) East - MDR fitness centers celebrated the grand opening of its second facility in Culver City, located at 13357 Washington Boulevard. For more information about MDR, visit their website at http://www.thestudiomdr.com/ • Downtown Business Association – Staff attended the general membership meeting of the Downtown Business Association. Among other items, the group discussed planning for downtown’s future parking supply, in light of the Parcel B and Washing...
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor When the Dodgers were quickly eliminated from the current playoffs it was likely a major change was coming. It was a matter of who would be replaced by new owners who expect their big spending to produce a World Series product – manager Don Mattingly or general manager Ned Colletti. The answer was revealed this week when Andrew Friedman was hired to be the Dodgers’ president of baseball operations. Colletti, after nine years as general manager, was relegated to...
By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter It was a big day for the Los Angeles Kings last Wednesday. They opened up the 2014-15 NHL season, received their long-awaited championship rings the day before, and finally got to raise their second Stanley Cup championship banner to the rafters at Staples Center in front of a standing-room only crowd of 18,514. All while the coveted Lord Stanley's Cup was on display at center ice during the pre-game ceremony hosted by Bob Miller, Kings long-time...
By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter The Dodgers tried to avenge their loss to the Cardinals in the 2013 NLCS, but again fell short, losing the 2014 NLDS to the Cardinals 3-1 in a five-game series which ended at Busch Stadium. The Dodgers went with their elite pitcher, Clayton Kershaw twice, to try and stop the bleeding, but to no avail. It seems as if the Cardinals have become the "Dodger-Killers," especially Matt Carpenter, who some say is the "Kershaw-Killer." In the first game at Dodger...
The City Clerk’s Office is pleased to announce the application period for two vacancies on Culver City Commission, Committee, and Boards. Late applications may not be accepted. Applications will be accepted by the City Clerk’s Office until 5 pm on Friday, October 24, 2014. Applications are being accepted for the following vacancies: Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission – Seat 1 (For an unexpired term ending on June 30, 2016) Disability Advisory Committee – Seat 9 (For an unexpired term ending on June 30, 2015) Appointments for t...
Here are some highlights from the City Council meeting of October 13. At this meeting, the City Council: • Presented Proclamations: (1) Designating October as Disability Awareness Month; (2) Designating October as Anti-Bullying Awareness Month; and (3) Designating October 21, 2014 as Read for the Record Day; and (4) Designating October as National Arts & Humanities Month; Commendations to (5) Lawrence Elkind for his Contributions to the Disabled Community in Culver City and (6) United Cerebral P...
The City of Culver City will conduct its Annual City-Wide Disaster Drill on the evening of the California Great ShakeOut, October 16th. Celebrating 10 years of successful community participation and preparedness, we invite the media to come and observe us in action! You have two opportunities to observe. The first, by patrolling city streets and seeing neighborhoods post their “OK” signs in windows and doorways most visible from the public right-of-way in an effort to communicate to first responders whether they are “OK” or not and second,...
Saturday afternoon at about 5:30 a young man grabbed a cell phone from a male customer walking inside the Westfield Culver City Mall. The customer turned and pursued the alleged thief while his two accomplices followed close behind. Upon reaching the parking area the man was beaten repeatedly in the face by all three suspects according to the Culver City Police Department. The suspects then escaped before police could arrive. A mall video camera recorded the theft before and during the robbery....
By Sandra Coopersmith Features Writer A huge deterrent to accomplishing the goals on one's bucket list would be falling and breaking a hip, an experience which, for those in their golden years, could well accelerate kicking that container. Studies have shown that 90% of hip fractures are caused by a fall, one in three adults over age 65 fall each year, half of the seniors who fall will do so repeatedly, and fear of falling increases that risk. Fortunately, participants in Phyllis Farrell's...
Farragut Elementary School’s eagerly anticipated 9th annual Fall Festival is on Saturday, October 18th from 11am to 4pm on the athletic field just off the main parking lot behind the school. Parking is free. All families are invited to come and enjoy a day of Halloween fun. Take advantage of discounted pre-sales ticket pricing before and after school by the front main doors starting October 13-17th – 25 tickets for $20 and an all-day pass for inflatables is $10. Tickets can also be bought on the day of the Festival for $1 each and the all...
On Tuesday, October 21, officers from the Culver City Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee. All community members are invited to attend. The event is from 8:30 am to 10:30 am at Starbucks, 4114 Sepulveda Blvd. Contact Lieutenant Jason Sims with questions: (310) 253-6258. Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about...
The City of Culver City, in association with the Culver City Senior Citizens Association, will present a Zumbathon charity event on Friday, October 17. The event will take place at the Culver City Veterans Auditorium from 9 am to noon. Presale tickets before October 15 are $5. Tickets at the door are $10....
On Saturday, October 18 the Culver City Police Department will have an open house from 10 am to 3 pm. The location is 4040 Duquesne Ave, Culver City. Attendees will be able to tour the station and the jail, explore police vehicles and equipment, visit with officers and CSI forensic specialists and watch K-9 demonstrations. There will be free food and drinks and raffles for bicycles....
By Mona Day Travel Reporter The fishing village of Loreto on the Baja California Peninsula sits on miles of coastline with year-round sunshine averaging 80 degrees. Looking out on five islands on the Sea of Cortez, it offers majestic scenic backdrops along with a wealth of flora and fauna for hiking, trekking, bird watching, while its coast offers a wealth of water sports - island-hopping, snorkeling, kayaking or just plain relaxation on quiet beaches. The islands have formed a physical barrier...
By Steven Hadland Observer Publisher Less than two weeks before his 90th birthday Meyer "Mike" Meyerson of Culver City was killed by a suspected drunk driver on October 4 as he was leaving Yom Kippur services at Veteran’s Auditorium. The accident happened at around 10 pm as Meyerson was crossing Overland Avenue after leaving the services held by Temple Akiba at Vets. The driver of the vehicle was arrested at the scene. According to Culver City Police Lt. Jason Sims, “Alcohol was a factor.” The case has been referred to the Los Angeles Count...
