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Council Member Dan O'Brien will lead the Culver City City Council in 2025 after being unanimously selected for the position by fellow City Council Members on December 9, 2024. City Council Members also voted unanimously for Council Member Freddy Puza to serve as Vice Mayor. Mayor O'Brien spoke to the standing-room-only crowd in the Mike Balkman Council Chambers: "I am truly honored to be your Mayor for the coming year. Although it is largely ceremonial, I know how important it is to represent...
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...
At approximately 3:41 am on Saturday, December 7, Culver City Police received a call report of a shooting that occurred near Blair Hills Park. Police quickly arrived on the scene and located the victim. The victim had sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg. Medical aid was rendered, and the victim was transported to a local hospital for further treatment. Initial investigation indicates that the victim was parked in his vehicle on the east side of the 5900 block of...
Grand Opening December 14 kicks off run of shows that will showcase diverse expressions and experiences of Jewish life Against the past year's sharp rise in antisemitism, a stark realization has been voiced across the Jewish world, from synagogues to social media: "we Jews have got to get better at telling our stories." Now, a new global hub for Jewish stories is opening its doors to do just that. For 17 years, The Braid has carefully innovated a new theatrical art form, turning true contemporar...
This digital public installation provides an opportunity for local artists to showcase the art with the community. Each selected artist will have their work projected on the doors of the Helms Design Center every evening for one month and will be awarded a $400 grant. Artists must live or work in Culver City. Rolling Applications - Deadline March 2, 2025. Learn more about the project and apply at the application form webpage available on the city's website at: www.culvercity....
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 Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning residents to avoid consuming voluntarily recalled raw milk due to a detection of H5 bird flu virus in a retail sample. Many retailers in Los Angeles may have sold recalled raw milk that may be contaminated with H5 bird flu virus. The Raw Farm, LLC issued a voluntary recall, at the request of the state, of the affected cream top, whole raw milk with lot code 20241109 and Best By date of 11/27/2024 printed on the packaging. Customers...
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...
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Art Department will hold its Annual Holiday Art Sale - featuring a wide range of creative original works at fabulous prices - the week of Dec. 15-21. Sale hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, Monday, Dec. 16, and Friday, Dec. 20; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, and Saturday, Dec. 21. The popular sale will be held this year in the SMC Corsair Gym, located at the SMC Main Campus, 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Free parking will be available in...
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,...
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In preparation for the Screenland 5K on Oscar Sunday training has begun Find some fellow runners at the free workouts 'running' through February, and consider your costume; dressing like an athlete counts, too. Experienced runner May Wu tethers Sonya Chapnick, who has vision impairment, in first public workshop, last Sunday, at Culver City High School's Olympic track. Screenland 5K trainers Hamid Rostamian and Craig Schoenbaum follow behind at right. Guests of all abilities are invited to...
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 West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) is making water conservation accessible to people who want an easy way to incorporate sustainability into their lives. West Basin will host six drive-through rain barrel pick-up events at locations throughout the service area to give away 1,500 barrels. The program begins on Saturday, November 16, 2024, and concludes on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Interested participants must register at www.westbasin.org/rain-barrels to qualify for up to two...
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...
