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After receiving numerous requests from residents the Culver City City Council granted a 120-day extension of the public review period for the submission of written comments on the Inglewood Oil Field (IOF) Specific Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) at Monday night's meeting. The new plan would allow 30 additional wells in the field and fracking underneath Culver City. Additional time was granted after council members heard from the public. Comments may be submitted until March...
On Saturday, November 11 the Turning Point School "Green Tornadoes" took the top spot out of 25 teams from around the Los Angeles area who were competing for the chance to advance to the regional competition in the FIRST LEGO League Hydro-Dynamics Global Challenge. Turning Point School served as the host location for the regional qualifying tournament. FIRST LEGO League is an international competition that invites elementary and middle school students to research a real-world problem and then...
Five concerts that you don't want to miss are landing at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills and The Rose in Pasadena. On November 17, "Secret Agent Man" Johnny Rivers takes the stage at The Rose. A two-time Grammy Award winner with 17 Gold records, 29 chart hits, and more than 30 million records sold will bring his expansive catalogue of music to share with his adoring fans. In 1964, when the British Invasion was in progress and American rockers were tough to find on the U.S. pop charts, Rivers...
The Los Angeles Chargers are like the boxer that no one wants to fight. It is going to be a close fight, a bloody fight. They can get knocked down, but they get right back up. They never quit. They are going to fight until the bitter end. Unfortunately, the end is usually bitter for the Chargers. On Sunday the Chargers lost in overtime to the Jacksonville Jaguars 20-17, dropping to 3-6 for the season and losing another game they should have won. In a wild fourth quarter the Jaguars tied the...
The Culver City High football team began the 2017 CIF Division 11 Playoffs with a solid 24-8 win over visiting Heritage Christian High of Northridge despite having to carry the weight of a highly-active officiating crew throughout the entire game. The Centaurs' reward is a 150-mile drive out to Thermal, CA to take on the Coachella Valley High Arabs for Round 2 this Friday, November 17. The Culver offense sprinted out of the gates on the first play of their opening drive to take a quick 7-0 lead...
When UCLA and USC play each other in any sport the stakes are high and the winner has bragging rights for another year. This years' football game is no different. Although there is no Rose Bowl game to play for the two teams still serve up some of the best talent in college football. The Trojans and the Bruins will meet on Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Coliseum. Both teams will feature NFL ready quarterbacks and both teams have something to prove and play for. The 9-2 Trojans have already clinched...
On October 14 Representative Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Africa, issued the following statement after twin explosives were detonated in Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia. “Saturday’s attack has left more than 300 people dead, 400 people injured, and many more still missing. “The explosion was the worst single attack in the country’s history and the Somali government believes the al-Qaida-linked group al-Shabaab is responsible for the attack. “Our th...
City Council candidate Daniel Lee, a local activist and Culver City Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee Member, will launch his campaign on Sunday, November 19 from 5-7 pm at the home of Culver City School Board Member Kelly Kent – 4204 Lafayette Place. The event was originally scheduled at a different time but was changed. All Culver City residents and anyone who is interested are invited to come meet Daniel and share their views on issues facing Culver City now and in the future. Dani...
The Dodgers had 17 National League Rookies Of The Year in their history but the 18th one just did it so its real fresh in our minds. Cody Bellinger was a unanimous winner just like Yankees’ outfielder Aaron Judge who won the American League award. Bellinger started the season in the minor leagues and the Dodgers thought his swing needed refinement but he performed so well he won the praise of rivals and the news media the rest of the way. Bellinger hit 39 home runs, breaking Mike Piazza’s Dod...
Walk With A Doc\Culver City in Veterans Park at 4117 Overland Avenue begins with warmup and a talk about injury and how not to become a statistic by Dr. Jeff Penso. The event begins at 8:45 and is free and open to the public....
Dancers of every level are invited to enjoy master classes taught by college and studio instructors and other dance professionals at the Semi-Annual Dance Day at West Los Angeles College on Saturday, November 18 from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Classes will include Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Belly Dance, Flamenco, Yoga, African Dance, and more. "I had a blast at Dance Day last semester", said WLAC student Ronisha Hayden. "The energy in each class I took was amazing! I danced so hard I...
The holidays are a time of giving and many residents want to know how they can help. Well here is a direct way not only to help, buy know what you're giving and where it's going. Sprouts is making it easy for shoppers to give back while they choose from thousands of natural and organic holiday ingredients throughout the store. Last year customers from coast to coast helped provide more than 1.6 million meals to those in need! Through Sunday, Dec. 31 shoppers can purchase pre-packed "Grab 'N...
The Culver City High football team traveled 150 miles into the desert to win their 2017 CIF 2nd Round Playoff game by taking care of the Coachella Valley High, 45-27, on Friday night. The Centaurs will host Covina High this Friday, November 24 in the semifinal Division 11 matchup at Culver High starting at 7:30 p.m. Read the complete story in this week's edition of the Culver City Observer and online at www.culvercityobserver.com on Tuesday....
The NBA has promoted Amy Brooks to President, Team Marketing & Business Operations and Chief Innovation Officer, it was announced today by NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum. In her newly-created role as Chief Innovation Officer, Brooks will drive innovative decision-making and growth across the NBA’s business through the development and execution of new ideas and initiatives. She will continue to report to Tatum and will collaborate with the NBA’s senior leadership, including NBA Chief Financial Officer J.B. Loc...
Longtime Culver City resident Tracy Blom died at Southern California Hospital Culver City (formerly Brotman). he worked at his father's plumbing company Ray Blom Plumbing in Culver City. According to several sources he underwent back surgery. Further updates on Tracy's life and memorial services will be posted at www.culvercityobserver.com as soon as they become available. CORECTION: The Culver City Observer incorrectly listed Mr. Blom's age and other facts were also incorrect. We regret the error and any confusion it may have...
The Culver City Girls Volleyball team won the CIF Southern Section Division 4 Championship in five sets this afternoon as they overcame a 2-1 deficit in dramatic fashion over Ocean League rival and perennial powerhouse Santa Monica High. The Centaur home bleachers erupted in ecstasy when senior outside hitter Lena Johnson delivered the final blow off a Viking block as the Culver girls took the fifth and final set, 15-10, in the 2017 Girls' Volleyball Championships at Cerritos College in Norwalk...
The Culver City Chamber of Commerce announces the appointment of Colin Diaz as the President/CEO of the Chamber of Commerce following the retirement of Steven J. Rose after serving more than 30 years as its leader. Colin has over 18 years of management, marketing, sales and community outreach experience. His past ventures have spanned the sports, entertainment, education, hospitality and chamber sectors. He most recently served as the Marketing & Sales Director for the Santa Fe Springs Chamber w...
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is considering relocating services from the current Culver City Main Post Office located at 11111 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, to a yet-to-be-determined location, as close as possible to the current location. The Postal Service is considering relocation because its landlord has issued a termination letter and will not renew the lease. A public meeting will be held to explain the proposal and hear comments at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29 at the Exceptional Children’s Foundation, located at 5350 Machado, C...
Hackman Capital Partners Breaks Ground on The Culver Steps Dynamic Mixed-Use Project to Create New Central Gathering Place for Downtown Culver City Hackman Capital Partners joined with past and present Culver City elected officials last week to break ground on The Culver Steps, a 1.16-acre mixed-use development planned for the parcel adjacent to The Culver Studios and the Culver Hotel in Downtown Culver City. Designed by award-winning local firm Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney (EYRC) Architects, the...
