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On Tuesday, December 17, Culver City Unified School District (CCUSD) Superintendent Brian Lucas swore in two new Board members as Triston Ezidore assumed the presidency of the district. CCUSD includes 6,800+ students in ten school sites from TK - 12th grade, a continuation high school, an iAcademy and an adult school. Elected on November 5, Andrew Lachman and Lindsay Carlson were seated in their new board positions, succeeding Dr. Kelly Kent and Ms. Paula Amezola, who stepped down from their nine- and four-year terms, respectively. Lachman and...
The City of Culver City launched a new, publicly accessible residential development dashboard, providing residents and stakeholders with an up-to-date, transparent view of housing projects currently under development review. This online report, which will be updated monthly, details key information on each project, including its type, status, and the number of units, with a breakdown of affordable versus market-rate housing units. As of November 2024, the pipeline includes 26 active residential...
The Culver City boy's and girls' varsity basketball teams open league play at home on Friday against Compton Centennial high school. The girls game starts at 6 p.m. and the boys tip off at 7:30 p.m. inside the Del Goodyear gym on the Culver City high school campus. The boys' team is currently 9-2 and the girls' team is 6-5. Both teams use an eight-person rotation. Although the starting lineups in basketball consists of five players, when you rotate players it's good for team morale. "Any one of...
Culver City Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37)released the following statement after being elected Whip of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for the 119th Congress: "I am deeply honored to be chosen to serve as Whip of the Congressional Black Caucus for the 119th Congress. Known as the 'conscience of the Congress,' the CBC is grounded in our pursuit of justice, equity, and opportunity for Black Americans. With unprecedented challenges ahead, our role as that conscience and our shared...
At approximately 8:57 am on Saturday, December 14, Culver City Police received a report of a robbery that occurred Jin's Shell Services at the corner of Culver Boulevard and Motor Avenue. Police immediately responded to the area and contacted the victim. The victim was treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries sustained in the robbery. Simultaneously, officers searched the immediate area for the suspect, who had fled eastbound on Culver Boulevard on foot. Officers quickly set up a...
Chabad of Culver City and The Culver Steps will host a community Hanukkah celebration on the first night at The Culver Steps. celebrate Chanukah at The Culver Steps! Chabad of Culver City will host a Grand Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration in the Upper Plaza on Thursday, December 26th, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Grand menorah lighting ceremony, live Chanukah music, hot latkes, doughnuts, chocolate gelt, amazing magic show for all ages, fun crafts & activities for kids, talented...
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Southern California firefighters, along with presenting sponsor Subaru, in celebrating the 32nd year of the Spark of Love Toy Drive – the largest community toy drive in the nation! This special community campaign collects new, unwrapped toys and sports equipment for children and teens in need. The Spark of Love Toy Drive will run through December 24. For Culver City, there will be toy drop-off locations will be: Station 1: 9600 Culver Blvd. Station 2: 11252 Washington Blvd. Station 3: 6030 B...
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 City of Culver City is pleased to announce that J.R. Wright is the City's new Chief Information Officer. He will lead the Information Technology Department and will report to City Manager John Nachbar. "I am truly excited to join the dedicated team at Culver City and to have the opportunity to work alongside such talented and passionate individuals. My mission is to leverage the power of technology to enhance the quality of life for residents, support local businesses, and help create a more...
In November, the City Council approved for a mixed-use residential and commercial development project in the Fox Hills neighborhood to move forward. The 2.23-acre project at 5700 Hannum Avenue and Buckingham Parkway will include 309 residential units and 5,600 square feet of commercial space. Plans include 27 very-low-income affordable units. Developers state the 6-story project creates a vibrant transition between commercial uses to the north and west, and residential uses to the east for...
If you have already filed your DBA and it needs to be published, just scan the front page of the certified copy and email it to: [email protected]. We will publish it for 4 weeks. After the final run we will file a Proof of Publication with the county clerk. Our fee is $59. Be sure to include your phone number so we can call you for payment .I need to have this information to prepare the paperwork for your DBA: 1. Name you’ve selected for your business 2. Any additional names 3...
In sports perfection is hard to master. In fact, it's impossible but it's something every coach dreams about. In the case of the Culver City high school girls and boys varsity basketball teams the coaches are just looking to get better every day. At press time (December 10) the girls were 5-3 and the boys are 8-2. "What I like about this team is that they are playing hard," said girls head coach Julian Anderson. This is Anderson's 17th season as the head coach. "They are willing to make...
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...
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....
Following a public hearing, the City Council approved for a mixed-use residential and commercial development project in the Fox Hills neighborhood to move forward. The 2.23-acre project at 5700 Hannum Avenue and Buckingham Parkway will include 309 residential units and 5,600 square feet of commercial space. Plans include 27 very-low-income affordable units. Developers believe the 6-story project creates a vibrant transition between commercial uses to the north and west, and residential uses to...
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...
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 Culver City Sister City Committee (CCSCC) is looking for six students who are currently in 8th, 9th and 10th grade and are interested in participating in a student exchange program with our Sister City in Iksan City, South Korea. The program is a homestay experience which consists of visiting high school students from Iksan City in Summer 2025. The Culver City high school students then travel to Iksan City in Summer 2026 for a homestay experience. While in Culver City the students will visit...
FYI, sound mitigation panels are currently scheduled to be installed at the Elenda paddle tennis courts starting tomorrow Thursday December 12. The project will take 2 days and the courts will reopen on Saturday, December 14th....
Downtown just got a little brighter! Walk, ride or bike by Media Park and check out the new lighting installation that highlights the beauty of the existing trees and infrastructure. The project encompasses 11 trees, three pergolas and 682 strands that total 34,100 LED lights! The project was completed by the City's Economic Development Team and is slated to remain for the foreseeable future as a means to connect the park to Downtown Culver City and encourage activation of the space. Stayed...
The City of Culver City's Cultural Affairs Division is pleased to announce Sonia Romero as the selected artist to create an original art installation for the Farragut Connector-the passageway extending access along Farragut Avenue from Jasmine Avenue to Jackson Avenue. This existing path, which renovations were completed in October, features new amenities to enhance accessibility, safety, and visibility for the community. Since September 2023, Cultural Affairs Division and Public Works...
Thousands gathered in Downtown Culver City for the annual Tree Lighting & Sled-tacular tradition. CCUSD students sang beautiful tunes, local businesses provided delicious snacks, and Downtown Culver City provided the perfect place to enjoy community. Kids and families played in the snow on Main Street. And Santa Claus paid a special visit to the Heart of Screenland. Thank you to everyone for making it possible! Shout out to PRCS staff for assisting with the sledding check-in. Check out photos...
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...
