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Dear Editor, The upcoming School Board election is an important one and I wish to share with readers my reasons for supporting the re-election of Kathy Paspalis. As a City Council member and as someone who regularly has attended school board meetings, I have had the opportunity to watch Kathy up close. I would describe her as decisive, focused and accessible. She has a tremendous work ethic but all of her actions are devoted to improving the quality of education for our Culver City kids. She...
As a Culver City parent, I believe it is time to increase the separation between the teacher's unions and the people that make decisions, which impact teacher's unions. People forget that teachers are union members and are influenced by their unions. Parents are focused on what is best for their children. We are lucky enough to have parents running in our school board election, who despite their very busy lives, are willing to take time away from their own families to help run our schools...
Dear Editor, I had heard from people working on Kathy Paspalis’s School Board re-election campaign that her lawn signs were being stolen from around town. Hers in particular, picked out at locations where there were pairs of two or sets of three signs. I thought it would be interesting to see what really was happening. I set up security cameras at a couple of locations. To view the results, go to YouTube.com and search for the channel “Culver City Politics.” It took no time to capture this...
Dear Editor, I want to urge everyone to vote for Sue Robins for the Culver City School Board for two reasons: 1. I met Sue when she was my daughter’s 8th grade science teacher. My daughter has behavioral and emotional problems due to her abusive background before we became her fost-adopt parents. Although several of the middle school teachers were sympathetic and helpful, none were as involved and involved us as Sue. She understood our daughter’s special problems and went out of her way to try...
Dear Editor, My three votes: Karlo, Claudia & Kathy Karlo has been an outstanding leader on the School Board over the past four years. He championed the solar project and Environmental Sustainability Committee, making our campuses greener every day. He's made the Board more transparent and responsive to the community. He researches every decision thoroughly, getting input from a diverse group of parents and residents. A product of Culver City schools, Boston University, and Harvard, he went on t...
Dear Editor, I’ve been teaching adapted physical education in Culver City Unified for over 10 years and work with “special needs” children. I’m frustrated with how the district spends taxpayer money. Why not fix the pool for three million and use the rest of the 7.7 million on air conditioning, faulty plumbing, and contrast paints on playgrounds (Helps visually impaired children from being injured.). Examples of problems and where the money should go 1) Nurse’s station at CCHS 96 degrees (...
The world premiere of "The Black Suits" opens Sunday, November 3 at the Center Theatre Group/ Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. With music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, book by Iconis and Robert Emmett Maddock, direction by John Simpkins, choreography by Jennifer Werner and music direction and orchestrations by Charlie Rosen, "The Black Suits" continues performances through November 24. Set in a garage in suburban Long Island, "The Black Suits" tells the tale of four boys (lead singer, guitar,...
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. A...
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor Staples Center in Los Angeles is the only NBA arena shared by two teams. The Lakers have been superior for many years but the Clippers are regarded as the better team this season, and they're flexing their muscles. Coach Doc Rivers has decided to have the Lakers' championship banners and a tribute to their retired great players covered up for clipper home games. That doesn't include the opening game of the new season Tuesday night because the Lakers are the home...
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor Glenn Rivers played basketball at Marquette University where Al McGuire was the coach. I remember he was Glenn Rivers at the time so I recently asked him where "Doc" came from. "Al McGuire," he replied. He paused for a moment, then completed the answer. "He couldn't remember my name." That was a long time ago but the nickname has stuck through Rivers' NBA playing and coaching careers. And now Doc has arrived to heal what's been ailing the Los Angeles Clippers. Sp...
By Steven Lieberman Observer reporter Gino Vannelli, who took the music world by storm in 1978 with his smash hit “I Just Wanna Stop” (#4 in the United States), will perform at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills on November 8 for his first LA-area performance in 16 years. For the past three years, Vannelli has been touring with his eight-piece band and performing all of his hits and some newer songs. Before that, he was on hiatus from touring while in the studio exploring new music. He spe...
By Lynne Bronstein Observer Reporter Drivers and pedestrians crossing Venice Boulevard near National at the Culver City/Los Angeles border are passing under a wooden bridge that spans Venice Boulevard and continues northwest of the Expo Line Culver City station. This bridge is the link between Phase One and Phase Two of the Metro Expo Line as it will run toward its terminus in Santa Monica, a 6.6 mile extension from Culver City. Phase Two of the Expo Line construction reached its halfway point...
Join the Culver Village Merchants for the first annual Halloween Candy Crawl in Culver Village which will be held on October 31 from 4-6 pm. More than 30 local businesses, shops and restaurants will be handing out candy as well as offering fun promotions and giveaways for kids and parents alike! The Pod Photography will be taking free photos of kids in costume at their studio during the event - walk-ins are welcome or call (310) 391-4500 to make an appointment. The Culver Village is the...
Culver City School Board member Karlo Silbiger, a candidate for re-election on November 5, announces the recent endorsements of former Mayor Ed Wolkowitz and former School Board President Marla Wolkowitz. In addition to their service as elected officials, Ed and Marla were co-chairs of the successful Measure T school bond initiative campaign of 1996. "Ed and Marla served a combined 16 years of elective office in Culver City leaving a significant imprint on our community." Silbiger said. "Their...
By Stephen Hadland Publisher It has become painfully obvious that David James Ward showed up at the Culver City Police Department headquarters early Saturday morning two weeks ago to end his life. No note was found and Sheriff Department investigators have yet to uncover any reason except that the City of Los Angeles was forcing him out of his makeshift home in his van where he had lived for decades just outside Culver City. Culver City Police Chief Don Pedersen remarked, "It is our belief, base...
On Monday, November 4 The Achievable Foundation will cut the ribbon on the Achievable Clinic, a first-of-its-kind, multidisciplinary medical home for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. More than 100 supporters are expected to attend, including Culver City Mayor Jeffrey Cooper and representatives from key partners including LA Care Health Plan, The Special Hope Foundation, The Material World Foundation, S. Mark Taper Foundation and Cedars-Sinai. The grand opening...
Theft from Vehicle: On October 22 at 5:50 pm, a victim called the police department to report that unknown suspect(s) stole her car battery. The victim said she parked and locked her 1996 Honda in the 4100 block of Madison Avenue on October 21 at 1:00 pm. When she returned the next day at 3:30 pm her car would not start. She lifted the hood and discovered her battery missing. Stolen Vehicle: On October 23 at 10:10 am, officers responded to the 3900 block of Sawtelle Boulevard regarding a GTA...
On November 2, just a few days before the upcoming School Board election, the Committee to Elect Sue Robins to the CCUSD School Board has made final plans for a campaign fund raiser at the home of Paula and Tom Wilson, who are known throughout Culver City for their annual fund raising contributions for the Culver City Education Foundation. The event is planned from 5 pm to 8, with cocktails and appetizers. Please see www.Sue4SchoolBoard.com or www.eventbrite.com for costs and details. "Of course...
Classic! Classic action. Classic one-liners. Classic buddies. Classic action. ESCAPE PLAN is everything that we love about classic action movies and the genres high gods, Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger. And while I am the first one to admit to emotionally orgasmic fun with the Expendables crew, it's about time these two classic action legends join forces together one-on-one and eschew the scenery, muscle to muscle. It's action, story and stars like this that catapulted action to...
Who hasn't heard of The Mustang Ranch? The most famous brothel in the United States, the Mustang Ranch stood proudly for decades in the Nevada desert catering to a diverse clientele base, including crews of many famous Hollywood westerns. Several years ago, Helen Mirren and Joe Pesci brought to life a fictionalized version of the Mustang Ranch story and its owners Sally and Joe Conforte in the Taylor Hackford directed Love Ranch. In Love Ranch, many moviegoers learned for the first time of the...
Dear Editor, I have three votes in the upcoming Board of Education election, and I plan on using all three. With one, I’m voting for Sue Robins. Sue has ALL the qualities that are needed for an effective member of a board of education. She has firsthand experience of being a teacher in the Culver City Unified School District. Culver City is far different from other districts and charter schools. Indeed, CCUSD is one of the reasons many of us (including my parents, and later I) chose to purchase...
