Articles from the November 8, 2018 edition


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  • CC VOTERS APPROVE TAX HIKES

    Stephen Hadland, Observer Publisher|Nov 8, 2018
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    To the surprise of few, Culver City residents approved a ¼% increase in the sales tax and a parcel tax put forward by the Culver City Unified School District Board of Trustees. Measure C which increases the sales tax in Culver City by ¼% received almost 70% of the vote. The tax increase required a 2/3 majority. Named the "Culver City Neighborhood Safety and City Services Protection Measure" the preliminary totals were; Yes 8,266 69.90% No 3,560 30.10% Measure D which will amend...

  • Culver City Football Advances to CIF Semi's!

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Nov 8, 2018

    Culver City High's offense heated up in the second half as the Centaurs advanced to the 2018 CIF Football Division 7 Playoff Semifinals with a determined 43-30 victory over the Millikan High Rams in Round 2 on a slightly cool Friday night in Long Beach, November 9. Running back Joshua Ford and quarterback Zevi Ekhaus led the Centaur attack. Ford had 190 yards rushing for 270 total yards and one touchdown. Eckhaus threw for 250+ yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. "It was a very big...

  • Centaurs Beat Santa Barbara 55-7

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Nov 8, 2018

    All three phases were front and center for the Centaurs as they dominated visiting Santa Barbara High, 55-7, in Round 1 of the 2018 CIF Football Division 7 Playoffs. An aggressive Culver City High defense set the tone early. The special teams scored and constantly pressured the Dons kicking and return units while a high-octane offense revved up in the second quarter before accelerating into the Friday night lights. The win means the Centaurs (9-2) will travel to Millikan High (8-2) in Long...

  • Saints Blow Rams Win Streak

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Nov 8, 2018

    The winning streak is over, the defense got spanked but the sun is still shining in L.A. The formerly undefeated Los Angeles Rams lost the heavyweight bout of the NFL season to Drew Brees and the surging New Orleans Saints, 45-35, at the Super Dome in The Big Easy. Brees' 72-yard touchdown bomb in the waning minutes dashed a Rams 21-point first-half deficit comeback. "I think the expectations that our defense has and that we have for them, they would expect to be better," said McVay. "I think Dr...

  • Real Estate Corner

    David W. Myers, Managing Editor|Nov 8, 2018

    Some colleges and universities consider a parent’s home-equity when doling out loans or grants for incoming students, but others don’t even ask. DEAR DAVE: Our son is a senior in high school and plans to go to college next fall. We don’t earn a lot of money, but our home is worth about $170,000 more than we paid for it five years ago. Will the equity that we have in our home affect his ability to get financial aid? ANSWER: It largely depends on which college or university that your son plans...

  • Realty News Roundup

    Observer Staff Report|Nov 8, 2018

    Retiring overseas is a dream that many Americans share, but living well on less is a constant in retirement planning. If life in the U.S. seems as if it would overstretch your assets, you might want to consider moving abroad. Moving overseas takes planning and research, a report by news network CNBC.com says, but several places in other nations may beckon you. You'll want to check visa and residency requirements, and health-care access. Remember, too, that you'll likely still be taxed as a U.S. citizen by Uncle Sam. International Living, which...

  • Women's Club to Host 'Funtastic' Event

    Nov 8, 2018

    The Culver City Woman's Club is having a "funtastic" evening of music, dancing and food to benefit the Bob Hope USO at Culver’s American Legion Hall on Nov. 10. The American Legion Hall is at 5309 Sepulveda Blvd. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The delicious buffet dinner will be provided by Sorrento Italian Market and other local restaurants and businesses, and there will be a no-host bar. Tickets are $25.00 if purchased in advance, or $30.00 at the door. Call 310-453-2314 for reservations or more details....

  • Chargers on a Win Streak

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Nov 8, 2018

    The NFL Draft is an imperfect process, and no one illustrates that more than Desmond King. The second-year cornerback out of Iowa was the Jim Thorpe winner as the top defensive back in the nation as a junior at Iowa. King was Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year at Iowa, a unanimous All-American and had 14 career interceptions at Iowa, returning three for touchdowns. Despite his many accomplishments at Iowa, King lasted until the 5th round of the 2017 NFL draft, where the Los Angeles Chargers...

  • Centaur Sports on a Winning Streak

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Nov 8, 2018

    CCHS Athletics 2018-19 News Update 01 Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Fred Altieri Culver City High athletics is surging once again in post-season competition. The girls tennis team and the boys water polo team have both advanced deep into their respective 2018 CIF Playoff division brackets. Girls tennis advanced to the CIF Girls Tennis Semifinal round this past Monday, November 6, going on the road to eliminate Magnolia High, 12-6. The Centaur girls took care of Burroughs High, 13-5, in Round 1 at ho...

  • Boy's Water Polo Headed Towards Championship

    Observer Staff Report|Nov 8, 2018

    After beating host Torrance High 19-7, to start the CIF playoffs, Culver High School Boys Water Polo team (16-9) won their second round game 11 to 8 against visiting Palm Springs (10-15) last Thursday. The Centaurs and Indians played a hotly contested first quarter which Culver found themselves behind 3-1. But, the Centaurs defense tightened up and held the Indians to only one goal in the second quarter and with two goals by Randell Santiago and a goal each from Kristian Miranda and Carlos...

  • "Bulls, Bears and People from Connecticut": A Look A Current State of Culver City Real Estate Market

    Michael Moribito|Nov 8, 2018

    An increasing number of my clients have asked whether the real estate market is still rising and if we are still in a Seller’s Market and if so how long before we might see a correction? Many people have heard nation or local chatter about slowing of the market and have notice inventory sitting for longer or have been watching interest rates tick up. Naturally, there is concern in the air especially after we have seen a bull run for the last 6 years unlike anything we have seen before which has exceeded almost everyone’s expectations. How...

  • Los Angeles Rams - Kansas City Chiefs Monday Night Ticket Information

    Nov 8, 2018

    The Los Angeles Rams-Kansas City Chiefs game will be played at the LA Memorial Coliseum on Monday, November 19 at 5 PM PT, the National Football League announced today. The game will be broadcast on ESPN and locally on ABC, as well as on radio in English on ESPN LA 710AM and in Spanish on ESPN Deportes/KWKW 1330 AM. Starting today, Rams Season Ticket Members can go onto Rams Account Manager to purchase their current seats until Thursday at 5 PM PT. Starting Wednesday at 10 AM PT, Season Ticket...