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By Neil Rubenstein Observer Columnist Perhaps I should be smiling and full of good cheer. Yes, my friend, Social Security for 2014 will increase by about 1.5% starting in January. The very wild gypsy lady told me Medicare will go up big time, wiping out any additional pesos the government put on my monthly direct deposit check. Presently I'm looking at my property tax statement for 2013-2014. I have often wondered why it comes so late in the year and must be paid in no more than two...
STEVEN MARK LEVIN 2,278 22.32 KATHY PASPALIS 2,058 20.17 SUSANNE ROBINS 1,877 18.39 KARLO SILBIGER 1,670 16.36 CLAUDIA VIZCARRA 1,218 11.94 VERNON L TAYLOR 568 5.57 ROBERT ZIRGULIS 536 5.25...
The Culver City Police Department wants everyone to have a safe and fun Halloween. Here are some tips to make it a safe night for trick-or-treating: Parents should establish a specific route for their children in a known neighborhood. Parents and children should use flashlights and use sidewalks whenever possible. Children should use crosswalks when possible and not cross between parked cars. Motorists should drive slowly and watch for children in the street and on medians and exiting...
By Lynne Bronstein Observer Reporter Karlo Silbiger Karlo Silbiger was one of three new board members who were elected in the November 2009 election, receiving almost 60 per cent of the vote. He served as Board Vice President for 2011 and Board President in 2012. In addition, he served as a member of the Board's budget subcommittee and was a member of the District Community Arts Team, serving both positions from 2009 to 2011. The son of former City Council member Gary Silbiger, Karlo Silbiger...
On Sunday, November 24, Mayor Jeff Cooper will join supporters from throughout the city to officially kick off his re-election campaign at an event from 2 to 5 p.m. at the home of Beverly and Dan O'Brien at 10824 Lindblade Avenue in Culver City. "I am proud of what I have helped accomplish in Culver City since being elected in 2010, but I recognize that there is much more work to be done," Jeff said. "That is why I am excited to announce that I will be seeking re-election to the City Council. I...
Dear Editor, Direct, deliberate and discerning. Culver City home purchasers are attracted to this community because of the schools. School board president Kathy Paspalis does her homework for Culver City students. Paspalis has worked the past four years, to improve our facilities while sustaining efficiencies that have allowed the school district to balance its budget. Paspalis asks the tough questions and shows the diligence to follow up. She is relentless in her pursuit for safe and highly...
I am writing this letter to express my support for Karlo Silbiger, a candidate in the 2013 Culver City School Board election. I have a daughter who attends Linwood E. Howe Elementary School, and I have been impressed with Karlo’s service on the School Board, his knowledge and experience, steady and consistent temperament, attention to detail, and his effective and nuanced handling of the critical issues facing the Board. Karlo Silbiger has demonstrated his commitment to the Culver City e...
Green California Schools has awarded the 2013 Green Schools Leadership Award in the category of "Energy" to the Culver City Unified School Board for its Green5 program. The award will be presented at the Green California Schools Summit, November 6 at Pasadena Convention Center. Board Member Karlo Silbiger in announcing the award said, "I am delighted that the Environmental Sustainability Committee (ESC) that I started in 2010 has developed the innovative programs, such as Green 5, recognized by...
The Association of Classified Employees Culver City, along with the Culver City Federation of Teachers, recently endorsed three extraordinary candidates for the Culver City School Board: Karlo Silbiger, Claudia Vizcarra and Vernon Taylor. Here are a few reasons why they are supporting these individuals, according to Debbie Hamme. President of the Classified Employees. Karlo Silbiger is an incumbent running for reelection. Karlo is a teacher in LAUSD and a member of CTA. As a member of our school...
This week, Stew Bubar became the latest former CCUSD School Board member to support Karlo Silbiger's campaign for School Board. Bubar joins current Board member Patricia Siever and Nancy Goldberg and former Board members Dr. Wanda Bougarides, Madeline Ehrlich, Steve Gourley, Barbara Honig, Dr. Bob Knopf, Steven Schwartz and Marla Wolkowitz in supporting Silbiger's campaign. Silbiger, who is finishing his first term as a School Board member, is a teacher who has taught in Culver City's Summer...
Every Friday afternoon at the Goda Yoga Studio in downtown Culver City Kazia Cumbler and Robyn Murgio throw a party. There's an assortment of foods, chilled wine, fresh-brewed coffee, gift bags and lots of...baby toys? This is the setting for Mama Need a Drink, a weekly mother's group for Moms with babies 12 months and younger that focuses on creating an atmosphere for new moms to meet, relax and share what's on their mind. More than a standard mother's group, Mama Needs a Drink features...
The School Board election is now only days away. Karlo Silbiger for CC School Board invites you to join his Victory Party on November 5 beginning at 8:30 p.m. at 4378 Jasmine Avenue (three blocks south of Culver Boulevard)....
October 25, 2013 City Manager’s Office • Mike Balkman Council Chambers Audio/Video Systems – Staff from Public Works, Information Technology, and the City Manager’s and City Clerk’s Offices have been working together to evaluate proposals for new and upgraded equipment and systems for the Mike Balkman Council Chambers. Recently, staff visited a local City Hall’s Council Chambers to view an example of a successful operation of new technology and equipment, installed and managed by one of the...
(Culver City, Calif.) – On Tuesday, October 29, 90 Culver City High School students will come together to talk about leadership – from starting new clubs to assisting peers in making good choices and strategic decisions throughout high school. The first Centaurian Leadership Conference will be held throughout the school day and will include a variety of workshops run by students and community leaders. Sessions will include everything from Effective Leadership and Community Outreach to Act...
Dear Editor, Kathy Paspalis “For the Kids” As a former teacher in the CCUSD it gives me great pride to endorse Kathy Paspalis for school board. I have had the opportunity to work with many quality people in this city whose primary interest was to make a difference in our children’s lives. Kathy is one of those special people. For years the overused mantra has been “for the kids”. This has had a hollow ring, and has not been for the kids, but for others’ self importance and ambitions....
Dear Editor, Steve Levin will be a solid addition to our school board. Much has been made about his skills and intelligence as a rocket scientist, parent volunteer, President of the Booster Club at Farragut Elementary and former president and one of the founding members of the UPCC, but for me it is his common sense approach to problem solving that gained my support. Steve has an uncanny ability to actually listen, take a step back and explore an issue on all sides, discuss it with those who...
Dear Editor, Why am I voting and for whom? In the upcoming election on Tuesday, November 5 seven candidates are running for three available seats on the Culver City School Board. Each brings their gifts, perspective and commitment to our School District. In assessing the current needs of our District, two major issues stand out: (1) funding for desperately needed infrastructure upgrade and repair with maintenance factored in. And (2) implementation of the federally mandated Core Curriculum...
Dear Editor, I am voting for Karlo Silbiger because he stands for decent wages for classroom aides which resonates with my family history. I grew up in Mar Vista, where my two brothers and I were raised by a single mom. For 28 years, my mother worked as a front office secretary at a Los Angeles public middle school. At the time of her retirement nine years ago she was earning $29,000 a year. Our family got by because of her union salary and health benefits. I believe that all our classroom...
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor By defeating Inglewood and Santa Monica, their principal challengers for the Ocean League championship, Culver is in position to claim first place. However, if Culver loses this week to Morningside it would be tied for first place since Santa Monica plays Inglewood Friday night and one of them will win. Morningside, also with just one league loss, would share first place too, but it's final league game will be against Inglewood. ST. MONICA A 33-27 loss to St....
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor Bill Sharman was one of the toughest men I’ve ever known. Also one of the nicest. When he became a Hall of Fame player with the Celtics stories were told that he used to help old ladies across the street from Boston Garden, then get into three fights during the game. “He never stood still on the court,” said Bob Cousy, his Celtic backcourt partner. “So he was impossible to guard. And in an era when few guys played defense, he did.” It was a different era then....
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 WIN –Culver 27, Hawthorne 7 WIN --Culver 16, Inglewood 7 WIN –Culver 17, Santa Monica 14 November 1st at Morningside 8th at Beverly Hills...
By Fred Altieri Observer Reporter The moist air hung still in brief silence as the football carved a path through the thin late night haze. Seconds later, the kicker was mobbed by his teammates and the coaches walked taller as they crossed midfield to meet their counterparts. The home crowd rejoiced as the spirit teams, mascot and school band swarmed in post-game euphoria. It was a win for the team's seniors that were honored during a pre-game ceremony. It was a win that placed Culver City High...
A Culver City woman was rescued Sunday in the San Jacinto Mountains after she became separated from her hiking group Riverside County Sheriffs deputies responded to the call at 10:12 p.m. at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway when other hikers reported Wang Xiuyan, of Culver City missing. State Park Rangers established a three person "Hasty Team" and attempted to respond to the hiker's last known location. Due to high winds and icy conditions they were initially unable to reach the hiker. On...
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has introduced a new dynamic and interactive version of the Driver Handbook for the Apple iPad tablet to help new drivers prepare for DMV's written exam. "We transformed our traditional driver handbook into a dynamic and interactive experience," said DMV Chief Deputy Director Jean Shiomoto. "This new iPad version of the DMV handbook offers customers innovative educational materials to help improve driver safety on California's roadways and...
Here are some highlights from the City Council meeting of October 28, 2013. At this meeting, the City Council: • Presented a Proclamation designating November 1, 2013 as Veterans in the Arts and Humanities Day. • Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Walk 'n Rollers to Develop and Implement the Citywide Non-Infrastructure Safe Route to School Program for an amount not to exceed $440,000. • Appointed Vice Mayor Sahli-Wells as the Representative and Councilmember Weissman as the Alter...
