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The Franklin Fire in Malibu has burned over 2,200 acres and prompted mandatory evacuations, particularly near Pepperdine University. Firefighters are actively battling the blaze, and several road closures and school cancellations are in effect due to the dangerous conditions. The Franklin Fire began on Monday, and evacuations were ordered along the Pacific Coast near Los Angeles on Tuesday morning. At Pepperdine, students could be seen gathered in the library building watching the fire through...
Culver City residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste and electronic items at a free county-sponsored roundup event on Saturday, Dec. 7. The drive-through event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Wende Museum, located at 10808 Culver Blvd. in Culver City. Attendees should enter the parking lot from Elenda Street. Accepted items include common household hazardous materials and e-waste such as: Paints, cleaners, and other chemicals. Batteries and fluorescent light b...
The season is still early but the initial results are very positive for the Culver City high school girls' and boys' basketball. The girls are 4-1 at press time and the boys are currently 6-1. The driving force behind both teams besides talented players is an excellent coaching staff. The girls' coach is long time head coach Julian Anderson, and the boys head coach is second year leader Ray Singleton. Both teams rely on a mixture of veteran and new players and both teams play smart basketball...
The UCLA Bruins football team used a strong defense to win their final game of the regular season last Saturday, defeating the Fresno State Bulldogs, 20-13 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. With the win, the Bruins finished the season at 5-7 and broke a six-game losing streak to the Bulldogs. Fresno State finished the season with a 6-6 record and is bowl eligible. The Bruins held the Bulldogs to 13 points and 281 yards of offense. Fresno State threw 45 passes and ran the ball just 13 times. To no...
Hello Stephen, Regarding your article about a Metro grant made to Culver City, the headline describes Metro's action as "canceling" the grant. This is inaccurate. The action taken by the Committee on November 20 (approved by the full Metro Board of Directors on Dec. 5), recoups just under $435,000. Metro is recouping funds used to construct a protected bike lane on Washington Boulevard which was subsequently removed. The agreement between Metro and Culver City specifically required recouping...
The Los Angeles Chargers proudly announce kicker Cameron Dicker as the team's nominee for the prestigious Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide. This honor is regarded as the league's most esteemed accolade, celebrating players who not only achieve greatness on the field but also demonstrate unwavering dedication to making a meaningful difference in their communities. Dicker's excellence on the field is matched only by his impact off it. With a field goal percentage of...
USGS says that a magnitude 7.0 earthquake has hit Northern California in Humboldt County. A tsunami warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for the coast of Northern California and Oregon. The USGS gas cancelled th tsunami warning. No significate wave action seen....
On a day when the offense could not produce a touchdown, the Los Angeles Chargers used a stout defense to hang on to a tough 17-13 road win over the Atlanta Falcons last Sunday. The Chargers used four interceptions off Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins, including an interception return of 61 yards for a touchdown by rookie Tarheeb Still, to steal a victory in Atlanta. Offensively, the Chargers could only muster 187 yards and three field goals from kicker Cameron Dicker. The offense consisted of q...
1. Detroit Lions (11-1): The Lions hung on for a Thanksgiving Day win over the Bears, 23-20. The Lions snapped a seven-game losing streak on Thanksgiving. The Lions will be back in action on Thursday Night Football against the Packers. The Lions and the Bills look like two teams headed for the Super Bowl. Two teams that have never won a Super Bowl. Two California high school quarterbacks battling it out for a Super Bowl championship. Could be a great matchup. Next: -3 vs Green Bay Packers – T...
In sports, the only certainty is uncertainty-and it's that unpredictability that keeps fans coming back year after year. For USC football in 2024, this unpredictability was both a strength and a weakness, as the season unfolded with near-misses and lingering questions about the program's future under head coach Lincoln Riley. USC, a storied football program, finished the regular season with a 6-6 record, marking a step backward from Riley's debut year and intensifying criticism of his tenure....
Nathan Hochman, a former federal prosecutor, and Assistant U.S. Attorney General was sworn in Monday as the 44th District Attorney of Los Angeles County. The ceremony, held outside the Hall of Justice, was attended by hundreds of elected leaders, law enforcement officials, prosecutors, and supporters. Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger administered the oath of office. Hochman pledged to prioritize public safety by pursuing serious penalties for violent offenders while addressing...
A South Bay man who provided lifestyle and personal development coaching to students in public schools through a non-profit he founded pleaded guilty today to fraudulently applying for millions of dollars in COVID-19 jobless benefits, including by using stolen identities. Reginald Foster Jr., 38, of the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and bank fraud, and one count of use of unauthorized access devices. Foster admitted in...
The Santa Monica College Musical Theatre Workshop will celebrate live theater with performances of "Cornucopia: Harvesting Broadway's Best" on Friday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. Performances will be held in the Studio Stage at the SMC Theatre Arts Complex, located on the SMC Main Campus (1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica). With direction and music direction by SMC Theatre Arts and SMC Music instructors Aric Martin and Gary Gray,...
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) investigated a potential bomb threat Thursday at the Los Angeles-area home of actor and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, authorities said. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call about a bomb allegedly placed in Schwarzenegger's mailbox, according to a report by TMZ. After a search of the property, law enforcement found no explosive devices. Schwarzenegger, 77, was not home during the search and reportedly was...
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Theatre Arts Department will perform the romantic tragedy "Romeo and Juliet" Nov. 22-Dec. 8 in the Theatre Arts Main Stage on the SMC Main Campus, 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Written by William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet" is a tragedy of star-crossed young lovers caught in an age-old vendetta between feuding families. The play is one of Shakespeare's most popular and most frequently performed works. The SMC production is directed by Perviz Sawoski, with...
Metro's Board of Planning and Programming Committee unanimously approved a recommendation to punish Culver City by revoking $435,000 in grant funds previously awarded to the city for its Move Culver City transportation project. Metro LA granted Culver City MAT funds in the amount of $1.96 million for improvements related to mass transit in the downtown Culver City area near Metro's E-Line station Studies conducted by the city claimed an increase in biking, walking, and bus travel that did not re...
Culver City Unified School District to Host Hiring Fair on December 11th Looking for a new career opportunity? The Culver City Unified School District (CCUSD) is hosting a Hiring Fair on December 11th from 9 AM to 1 PM, and CCUSD wants YOU to be a part of it! CCUSD has multiple job openings across a variety of departments. If you're looking for a rewarding job that makes a difference, this is your chance to join the team. Available Positions Include: • Instructional Assistant • Ins...
The owner of the Inglewood Oil Field is suing the state of California in an attempt to invalidate a state law that will require the energy company to cease production and plug all of its wells - or pay costly fines. In a lawsuit filed this week, Sentinel Peak, the sole owner and operator of the oil field, argues that Assembly Bill 2617 is an unconstitutional statute that will impose unreasonably high penalties on the company, forcing it to halt operations. The law, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom...
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters: BEACH AREA WARNINGS: · Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove 100 yards up and down the coast from the creek. · Malibu Pier in Malibu 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier. · Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach 100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps. · Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pe...
The final results for the Culver City City Council are completed. Of the 28,533 resident registered, 22,973 cast a ballot in the November 2024 election. Three were selected out of a field of seven candidates. Final Results • Albert Vera Jr. - 10,941 • Yasmine Imani-McMorrin - 9,468 • Bryan "Bubba" Fish - 8,821 • Jeannine Wisnosky Stehlin - 8,391 • Denice Renteria - 7,835 • Nancy Barba - 7,411 • Adrian Gross - 1,281 The elected Council Members will be sworn-in on Monday, December 9th at the next City Council meeting inside the Mike Balkman...
The Golden Globe Foundation (GGF, "Foundation") has given the Santa Monica College Foundation two grant awards to support the award-winning Santa Monica College (SMC) film production and journalism programs. The Foundation provided a renewed grant award of $10,000 for SMC journalism students who work for/intern on the student-run media outlet The Corsair and $35,000 to help fund the film production program's capstone class, "Making the Short Film." The grants for 2024-2025- announced on Dec....
The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) will waive all late penalties and field enforcement fees for pet owners purchasing or renewing pet licenses between December 1, 2024, and February 28, 2025. Pet owners are required to have a valid pet license and their pet must be spayed/neutered and microchipped if they reside in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. This requirement also applies to residents of cities that contract with the County and have adopted...
The final results for the Culver City City Council are completed. Of the 28,533 resident registered, 22,973 cast a ballot in the November 2024 election. Three were selected out of a field of seven candidates. Final Results • Albert Vera Jr. - 10,941 • Yasmine Imani-McMorrin - 9,468 • Bryan "Bubba" Fish - 8,821 • Jeannine Wisnosky Stehlin - 8,391 • Denice Renteria - 7,835 • Nancy Barba - 7,411 • Adrian Gross - 1,281 The elected Council Members will be sworn-in on Monday, December 9th at the ne...
