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By Lynne Bronstein Observer Reporter Culver City will again be sponsoring the 2015 IndieCade videogame festival in downtown Culver City this October. But the City Council/Successor Agency’s vote to sponsor, at May 26’s meeting, did not come as easily as might have been expected. The vote to sponsor and give in-kind financial assistance per the requests of IndieCade CEO Stephanie Barish was 3-2, with council members Andrew Weissman and Jeff Cooper voting against Barish’s request. The two council...
At approximately 11:35 AM on Wednesday, two juvenile suspects attacked a man, pushed him to the ground, and robbed him of his cell phone. The attack took place in on Watseka Avenue in Los Angeles on the Culver City border just south of Venice Boulevard. Culver police officers were in the area and immediately tracked the suspects based on information received from the victim and located them on Washington Boulevard near Ince Avenue. The suspects spotted the officers and ran eastbound on...
By Stephen Hadland Observer Publisher Exceptional Children's Foundation (ECF) of Culver City hosted a luncheon on May 19, to recognize and thank 70 business partners who understand and benefit from the value that employing people of all abilities provides to their operations. Sportscaster Jim Hill was the Master of Ceremonies for the event which was held at Killer Shrimp Restaurant in Marina Del Rey. Leo Bunnin, owner of Bunnin Chevrolet, surprised the crowd at the end of the meeting by asking H...
By Neil Rubenstein Observer Columnist Like many of us I have very limited time. It seems like the list of “forgetful-nots” done on a daily basis is getting longer and longer. Now I came across a way to take care of the hours spent looking for just the right greeting card. I got a card in the mail the other day from a friend of mine with my picture printed right on it. He sent it from his computer. He is in business with SENDOUTCARDS. You can send cards and gifts, market yourself or your bus...
During a ceremony at the White House, National Drug Control Policy Director Michael Botticelli has honored Harriet Rossetto, founder of Beit T'Shuvah, as an "Advocate for Action." She's been selected as a national role model for the unique approach to addiction prevention, rehabilitation and educational programs offered through her residential treatment center. Beit T'Shuvah is located on Venice Blvd. and Beit T'Shuva thrift shop is located on Washington Blvd. in Culver City. Rossetto is also...
'Back to the Beach': Downtown Culver City's 4th Annual Third Wednesday 'Spiked' Lemonade Tasting will make a splash this summer when Downtown Culver City brings the beach to its tree-lined boulevards. Hang loose at one of Culver City's fine dining establishments, trendy upscale bars or outdoor eateries. Check in at any participating business to pick up your "Third Wednesday Passport," then get it stamped each time you cool off with a sample of 'Spiked' Lemonade (virgin options available for the...
Working with the City of Culver City and the Culver City Police Department, Culver City Unified School District is implementing new traffic patterns on Elenda Street in front of the Culver City High School and Middle School complex. "We know pick-up and drop-off times in this area can be busy and chaotic," said Superintendent Dave LaRose. "Our primary concern is student safety, and we believe the new traffic patterns will encourage drivers and pedestrians to co-exist more safely. We encourage...
Summer volleyball camps for boys and girls of all abilities and experience in four day sessions, July 13-30, will be conducted by the Culver Volleyball Club at the Culver City middle and high schools. Former Culver City High volleyball head coach and athletic director Marty Siegal and his staff will offer three levels of instruction. “Last summer, the improvement of our day campers was phenomenal. Participants went from no volleyball experience to making school teams and earning roster spots on high-level club teams,” Siegal said. Boys and gir...
By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter After the moving pre-game tribute to the soldiers and veterans at the Memorial Day game, which was a highlight of the event, it was time to play ball. The Dodgers and Braves both took the field with special uniforms that had camouflage colors on the lettering, numbers and bill of the cap, to honor those men that sacrificed for the betterment of our country. What started as a pitching battle between Braves hurler William Perez and Dodgers starter Brett Anders...
Boulevard Music will present six free concerts on Thursday evenings at 7 pm from July 9 through August 13 in the palm-lined courtyard of Culver City City Hall. Curated by producer Gary Mandell of Culver City’s Boulevard Music, Culver City’s Boulevard Music Summer Festival offers something for everyone: Latin and Flamenco rhythms with pop/rock/funk and electronic elements from Calé plus salsa, cumbia, and Latin jazz from Conganas (July 9); Classic Jazz/Blues with a superb trio of vocalists fronting the George Kahn Jazz & Blues Revue plus the loo...
Kaiser Permanente’s West Los Angeles Medical Center recently opened its newly redesigned Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), offering the utmost privacy and comfort for patients and families, new technology innovations and a fresh, modern design. Featuring 11 state-of-the art private rooms with one two-bed room for twins; a comfortable sitting/sleeping area in each room for parents; a family waiting room with a television and play area; central cardiac monitoring; and bedside computers in every room, the new NICU offers the maximum privacy, t...
The Culver City Chamber Orchestra will present "Family Concert, on Sunday June 14 at 4 p.m. at the Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd, Culver City The concert will be presenting PETER AND THE WOLF" with special guest Alan Chapman, KUSC host as well as The Collenette School of Dancing, and Young Artist, Noelle Cho (15) who will be performing Vivaldi cello concerto. Tickets are now available through www.ccchamberorchestra.org or for information by calling (310) 397-2490. We accept...
DATE OPPONENT CITY ARENA TIME October 4 vs. Utah Honolulu, HI Stan Sheriff Center 3:00pm October 6 vs. Utah Honolulu, HI Stan Sheriff Center 6:00pm October 8 vs. Toronto Ontario, CA Citizens Business Bank Arena 7:00pm October 11 vs. Maccabi Haifa Los Angeles STAPLES Center 6:30pm October 13 vs. Sacramento Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena 7:00pm October 17 vs. Golden State San Diego, CA Valley View Casino Arena 7:00pm October 19 vs. Portland Los Angeles STAPLES Center 7:30pm October 22 vs. Golden State Anaheim, CA Honda Center 7:00pm...
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor It was my first Dodger game of this season and on Sunday I knew I’d see many old friends in the press box. The first one to greet me was Vin Scully, who I’ve known For a lot of years. “It’s so good to see you, Mitch” he said. “Great to see you too Vin,” I said. “But, unfortunately I can’t hear you on the telecasts because I don’t have Time Warner Cable. “Neither do I,” he replied. Unbelievable, isn’t it? The legendary announcer, now in his 66th year describing...
Rehearsals began May 26 for the world premiere production of "How to be a Rock Critic," based on the writing of Lester Bangs, the rock critic who reached iconic status in the 1970s with his passionate, intellectually honest writing. Performances at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre begin June 17 and continue through June 28 in the theatre's rehearsal space, Upstairs@KDT. Presented as part of DouglasPlus, "How to be a Rock Critic" is a co-production with South Coast Repertory....
By George Laase Special to the Observer ... And Now, A Word From Our Sponsors I was quite fortunate to be able to photograph a playoff game between our Clippers and the San Antonio Spurs recently. The first quarter was so fast-paced and frantic. It seemed it was over in a flash. On the other hand, the second quarter and the whole second half seemed to drag on endlessly. The next day I got on the internet and found a report showing the number of television commercial breaks that occurred during the game. There were two commercial breaks in the...
The Pacific Art Guild will meet Wednesday, June 3 at the Community Room, Westchester Civic Center, 7166W. Manchester Avenue, Westchester. Guests are welcome. The guest demonstrator for June will be Bernard Fallon. Fallon was born in Liverpool, England, and attended the Liverpool School of Art, where he gained a B.A. This was followed by a post grad at the Leicester Polytechnic School of Photography. Later, he moved to Los Angeles, where he paints and teaches classes and workshops. He will...
By Fred Altieri Sports Reporter It wasn't the kind of ending the 2015 Culver City High baseball team had dreamed about as they solemnly bussed home just before sunset along the scenic peninsula drive on the 19th of May. Skirting northward above the shimmering blue Pacific Ocean offered little solace to the Centaur squad that had lost 2-1 at Palos Verdes High on the very last play of their opening CIF playoff game. "Without question it was a well-fought game. I felt that of all the games we had...
