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By Stephen Hadland Observer Publisher In an election where no one was surprised Sebastian Ridley-Thomas won election to the state assembly for the 54th district on Tuesday. The district includes Culver City. Ridley-Thomas crushed his two opponents, garnering over 60 percent of the votes cast. Former Culver City Mayor and Councilman Christopher Armenta came in a distant second with 36 percent and political unknown John Jake had four percent. Voter turnout was an abysmal 6.8 percent with less...
Celebrate the season with treats and holiday specials for the annual Holiday event in the Culver Village from 5 pm to 8 on December 10. There will be holiday entertainment as well as free Santa photos (with 50 holiday cards included) at the Samy's Camera lot. The Village businesses will be spreading holiday cheer with small bites and promotions such as a special dinner for $8.50 at LA Spice, Free Camera workshops at 6 and 7pm at The Pod Photography, complementary massages at MetaTouch, a free...
Councilman Jim Clarke announces two early endorsements for his re-election to a seat on the Culver City City Council next year. State Senator Holly Mitchell, who represents the 26th district enthusiastically supports Jim's candidacy. Ms. Mitchell has had a successful working relationship with Jim while serving as our State Assemblyperson in the past, and currently as our State Senator. She looks forward to continuing this relationship when he is re-elected. Karen Bass has also stated her...
Christopher Patrick King has announced his candidacy for Culver City Council in the April, 2014 election. King is President of CPK Mortgage and is currently serving as President of the Culver City Rotary Club. He also chairs State Senator Holly Mitchell's Small Business Advisory Panel and serves as Vice-Chairperson of Culver City's Homelessness Committee. A member of Beit T'Shuvah Temple, he coaches their charity marathon team, In announcing his run he said, "I love Culver City. I feel that...
The Culver City Democratic Club with hold its Holiday Celebration and Silent Auction on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the Veterans' Memorial Building, Rotunda Room, Refreshments at 6:45 pm. The guest speaker will be Sheila J. Kuehl, former California state Senator who is running for Los Angeles County Supervisor (3rd District). Sheila will speak about her accomplishments as a state legislator, as an advocate for universal health care, women's and LGBT rights, and the environment, and her vision for...
The Culver City Education Foundation (CCEF) held its first ever Inside Out event on November 22. CCEF officers and CCUSD administrators were on hand to provide information about CCEF's achievements. But the event really kicked into high gear when a flash mob of high school students came out to show their appreciation for the programs, equipment and opportunities CCEF has been making possible for them throughout their school years. The CCHS cheer team and marching band proceeded to welcome their...
Funeral services for Marjorie Farmer, 75, of Culver City will be held at a later day. In accordance with Marjorie's wishes, cremation has taken place. Marjorie passed away on November 27. Marjorie was born January 5, 1938 in Dickinson, ND, the daughter of Tony and Rose (Frank) Rice. She grew up and attended the Iota School #1 in the Emerson area. She would later finish her schooling in south Heart graduating from South Heart High School. Marjorie began her employment at St. Josephs Hospital in...
Haven't been to a dentist lately? You may be at an increased risk for heart attack or stroke. A few studies have shown poor oral health to increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, complications in diabetes, and more. Additional studies need to be done to ratify these preliminary findings. Have you heard about the great program in Ventura County? The Moorpark Unified School District and Moorpark Community College have started the college experience for high school juniors...
Lester Bangs, the rock critic who reached iconic status in the 1970s with his passionate, intellectually honest writing, is the subject of "How to be a Rock Critic," presented in a staged reading as part of DouglasPlus at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City on Sunday, December 15 at 1 p.m. The reading will take place in the Douglas' rehearsal space, Upstairs@KDT. Written by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen, performed by Jensen and directed by Blank, "How to be a Rock Critic"...
USC hired former Trojan assistant Steve Sarkisian as its head football coach Monday. Sarkisian was head coach at the University of Washington the last five years, compiling a 34-29 record, including 8-4 this season. At USC he had been offensive co-ordinator and tutored Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks Matt Leinart and Carson Palmer. Sarkisian talked with Trojan athletic director Pat Haden over the weekend....
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor Venice High, the last Westside team remaining in the current football playoffs, lost its semi-final game to Crenshaw, 30-25 last Friday. Crenshaw and Narbonne will play for the LA City Section championship. Venice, the Western League champion, was the No. 3 seed in the playoff tournament. Coach Angelo Gasca’s team finished with a 10-3 record. BASKETBALL Santa Monica High will hold its annual early season tournament this week. Among the entrants will be p...
Former UCLA head football coach Rick Neuheisel was probably one of the most satisfied people in America after UCLA beat USC 35-17 Saturday night. Neuheisel recruited Brett Hundley three or four years ago to play for UCLA. Hundley was supposed to be the player who was going to put UCLA football back in the national spotlight. Against USC he showed why he was so highly recruited out of Chandler High School in Arizona. His performance against USC will go down as one of the best games played by a...
Recognizing that few, if any, events recognize the tireless commitment of non-profit executive directors who sacrifice to help low-income youth achieve against the odds, City Scholars® Foundation partnered with U.S. Bank to honor the graduates of the City Scholars® Leadership Academy at its gala "Celebrate City Scholars®" Luncheon. Abby Adams, executive director of Determined to Succeed, an after-school college prep program for low-income youth in Culver City and Palms, was among thi...
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor There hasn’t been a lot written about this, but I’ve been told there are an unusually high number of USC undergraduate football players eligible for the NFL draft. The number I’ve heard is 33. That’s a lot. Some aren’t likely to be high NFL draft choices but they provide depth at USC and they would be missed. Some have redshirted and that year counts toward NFL eligibility. If a player has been in the program for three years, even if one year he redshirte...
By Fred Altieri Observer Reporter It was: "Heartbrrreak!", a phrase coined and famously emphasized by the late great Los Angeles Laker announcer Chick Hearn. The Culver City High boys basketball team was mere seconds away from running the table at the Mira Costa Pacific Shores Tournament that initiated the 2013-14 basketball season. A jump shot from the right corner along the baseline just missed as time expired in the Centaurs' overtime loss to host Mira Costa, 59-58 in Saturday night's...
The Culver City Rotary Club invites the public to its annual holiday luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The event will be held from 11:30 am to 2 om at the American Legion Hall, 5300 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. RSVP to Melissa Mooney at 310-425-2497. Or respond to mmooney@grandviewpalms.com...
Culver City High's Academy of Visual @ Performing Arts is hosting its second annual Bowl-a-thon fundraiser Sunday from noon to 2 pm at the AMF Mar Vista Lanes, 12125 Venice Blvd. The students will raise funds for their equipment and materials....
The literary world first met young Ender Wiggins back in 1977 when he appeared as the protagonist in a short story written by Orson Scott Card. This was the story of a young boy named Ender set centuries into the future in a world that had fought, and barely defeated, an alien race known as "Buggers" (changed to "Formics" in later writings). In order to prepare for anticipated future battles with the Buggers, the best and the brightest children were taken from their families and shipped off to...
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor On Tuesday, it was opening night of the National Basketball Association season and former Laker great Magic Johnson was in peak form. However, Johnson is no longer a player or even a Laker minority owner. He’s one of the Dodgers’ new owners. “But my heart is still with the Lakers,” he said. “I love the Lakers.” He loves them enough to be quite upset about the status of the franchise. Johnson spent Tuesday appearing on a variety of radio sports shows and his theme...
By Lynne Bronstein Observer Reporter The City Council took action this week to begin planning for the 2014 Summer Concert Series, a gesture which may help the popular free concert series toward an earlier finalization of its schedule. The Council, at its meeting Monday night, opted to again retain Gary Mandell, owner of Boulevard Music, as producer of the concert series his 17th year. Mandell was not present at the meeting due to teaching a group class at Boulevard Music. According to the...
By Lynne Bronstein Observer Reporter The Expo Authority's latest community meeting, held October 30 at Vista Del Mar Center in Palms, offered extensive information about the progress of Phase Two of the Expo Line's construction. What's important for Culver City residents to know at this point is that street closures and detours necessary to construction will affect their commutes during the next two months. Glenda Silva, community relations representative for Expo, showed slides illustrating the...
