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Assemblymember Isaac G. Bryan who represents Culver City in the California State Assembly was named one of this year's Sierra Club environmental champions for his efforts as a legislator to protect the environment and to hold fossil fuel interests accountable for the pollution they create. Assemblymember Bryan was recognized at the Sierra Club's 17th Annual Political Leadership Awards Ceremony held on Saturday, August 10th in downtown Los Angeles. Assemblymember Bryan has made environmental...
Strike team with Culver City fire fighters from engine company #1 with Crown engine on scene of Gold/Complex fire, along with firefighters from the Santa Monica and Los Angeles City Fire Departments....
On a Sunday afternoon, I drove to Culver City High School's newly renovated Robert Frost Auditorium to interview Dr. Anthony Fauci before his event later that evening. As I waited in line to go inside, members of the MAGA movement were outside screaming and waving signs in protest. I was kind of awkwardly standing there representing KidScoop Media taking it all in. Dr. Fauci was scheduled to appear on stage in an interview with actor Sean Penn, to discuss his latest book, On Call. The event was...
The August 1, 2024 edition of the Culver City Observer mistakenly reported about a fatal family fight in the Raintree condominium complex. That event happened in 2023. The Culver City Observer regrets the error and any embarrassment it caused....
On Saturday, July 27, at 4:15 pm, officers responded to the report of a robbery that had occurred over an hour prior at the 10700 block of Washington Boulevard. Officers responded immediately and contacted the victim. Thus far, the investigation indicates that the victim visited an ATM at about 1:00 pm on the 5300 block of Sepulveda Boulevard. Two suspects followed the victim to the intersection of Culver Park Drive and Slauson Avenue. When the victim exited their vehicle to retrieve an item...
On Thursday, July 25,at 6:50 am, officers responded to the report of vandalism at El Marino Language School. Police located a broken classroom window and graffiti in several areas of the campus, which included hate speech. Due to the summer season, no students were exposed to this incident. An investigation was immediately launched to identify those responsible. Culver City Police quickly identified both suspects as two male juvenile residents of Los Angeles. On Monday, July 29, both suspects...
As part of California's Mutual Aid System, Culver City Fire Department Engine 41 is joining 2 Engines from the Santa Monica Fire Department and 2 Engines from the Los Angeles Fire Department to form Strike Team XLA-1075A. This Strike Team of 5 fire engines is enroute to the Gold Complex Fire in Plumas County and can be deployed for as long as 14 days. ...
Dear friends, Welcome to "Antics with Semantics." Concerned Culver City residents have pointed out for months that current City Council Candidates Bryan "Bubba" Fish and Nancy Barba are involved with the lawsuit that's stopping the city from changing the pilot project, MOVE Culver City. Bubba Fish and former mayor Alex Fisch have taken issue, saying this claim is "false." A keen eye will understand they're playing with semantics. Here are some facts: ● Bubba Fish created the GoFundMe page d...
avid Robert Ashcraft, 82, passed away on November 2, 2023, in Bellingham, Washington. Born on December 16, 1940, in Shinnston, West Virginia, David exemplified the hardworking, community-focused values of his native state throughout his life. David attended school in Shinnston, West Virginia and later moved to California, where he graduated from El Camino High School in Sacramento, achieving All-City Honors in basketball. His academic and athletic pursuits laid a strong foundation for his future endeavors. He was a well-respected high school...
On July 29, 2024, a federal judge ordered West Los Angeles College (WLAC), part of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), to restore a transportation assistance system to provide access for two disabled student plaintiffs, Charles Guerra and Karlton Bontrager, to WLAC's steep, hilly campus by the start of the Fall 2024 semester. This case has been the subject of nearly eight years of heavily contested litigation, with LACCD denying its responsibility to provide reasonable...
The Culver City Police Department (CCPD) responded to a burglar alarm on Friday July 26 at the 12200 block of Washington Boulevard, near Grandview Avenue. Upon arrival, a sergeant, one of the first officers to arrive, heard noises coming from inside the business. With the assistance of Hawthorne Police, a perimeter was quickly established to search for possible suspects and ensure public safety. During the search, a male suspect was located and arrested. During the investigation, it was...
A fiery two-vehicle collision on the Marina Freeway late Wednesday night resulted in the death of at least one person, authorities said. The crash occurred around 11:25 p.m. on July 24 when a white pickup truck reportedly side-swiped an SUV, causing the SUV to slam into an electric pole, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP officers, along with the Culver City Police Department, responded to the crash in the eastbound lanes of the freeway at the Slauson Avenue on-ramp. The Culver...
It is with a heavy heart his family shares the passing of John Elwood Riordan on July 11, 2024. He was born September 5, 1927 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Wilson and Clara Riordan and had an older brother, Joseph Earl. John was called to serve his country (WWII), while a senior in high school. He joined the Coast Guard and was a Morse Code instructor. After the service, he married and they had two children. He opened a tv and radio repair business in Michigan, but ended up moving to California in...
Many Olympic athletes and representatives from diverse backgrounds and life experiences since the early 1900s have called Culver City their home in recognition of a community that embraces the 2024 Paris Olympic Games theme: “Worlds we share, where individuals from a variety of cultures and backgrounds reach new heights together...” Embodying that message of Olympic spirit and sportsmanship, Culver City High School alumnus Isaiah Jewett and a Botswana challenger helped each other to their fee...
Train And Learn The Sport Of Ninja With Certified Ninja Coaches And Top Competitors Los Angeles Ninja Academy, the first dedicated ninja warrior obstacle training facility in LA, is set to open at 11814 Jefferson Blvd in Culver City on August 3. The state of the art 7000 square foot facility has onsite and street parking and is centrally located where Interstate 405 meets California 90. A grand opening event with celebrity ninjas will be announced soon. Today, Los Angeles Ninja Academy has...
Dear Editor, In the "letters to the editor" section of the Culver Crossroads, on July 22, 2024, a letter by Dr. Yolata Oszkay Febres-Cordero was posted which asserted that neither Bubba Fish nor Nancy Barba were involved in the Friends and Family of MOVE Culver City (FFMCC) (https://culvercitycrossroads.com/2024/07/22/dear-editor-calling-out-lies-on-move-lawsuit/). The main portion of this letter was originally sent to Culver Crossroads as a reply, but the editor, Judith Martin-Straw, refused...
From the 1932 LA Olympic Games, when Culver City's Helms Bakery served as the official bread provider for the Olympians, to the 1984 Olympics, when the LA Organizing Committee built its headquarters in Culver City, and now, in preparation for the 2028 LA Games, the Heart of Screenland has been a trailblazer in the modern history of the Olympic movement. Local families and officials have housed, trained, counseled, and sponsored Olympians for the past century, promoting the Games' ideals of blend...
President Joe Biden announced today he is dropping his bid for re-election as President amidst growing pressure from fellow Democrats. Leaders in the Democratic Party had been saying that Biden's path back to the White House had disappeared. With the Democratic Convention less than one month away this has thrown the party into turmoil over who to select to lead the ticket. Leaders in the Democratic o\party have been calling for Biden' withdrawal since the embarrassing debate with Former...
April 14, 1936 - July 13, 2024 Sylvia Rousseve passed away peacefully at age 88 on July 13, 2024. A proud native of the City of Angels, Sylvia was a passionate educator and a beloved friend whose faith informed her devotion to social justice. Sylvia began her education in 1941 at Ascension Catholic School, where later in life, she also served on the School Board. In 1954, Sylvia graduated from St. Monica's High School. After earning a degree in English Literature from UCLA, Sylvia found her...
The City Council began its meeting on Monday proclaiming July 2024 as "Parks Make Life Better!" Month. Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) promotes physical, emotional, and mental health and wellness through open spaces and organized and self-directed fitness, play, and activity. PRCS creates memorable experiences through youth sports and enrichment activities, teen centers and programs, senior activity centers, adult fitness, and enrichment programs, free community events, and...
The Culver City high school varsity passing league football tournament started at 9 a.m. last Saturday with 14 very competitive schools varying for the championship. When it was all over Saturday afternoon North Torrance walked away with the championship trophy after they beat Culver City five touchdowns to four. Passing tournaments feature quarterbacks, receivers, defensive backs and linebackers. The tournament, which started on Friday featuring freshmen and junior varsity teams showcased...
Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove, who represents most of Culver City in Congress, endorsed Andrew Lachman for Culver City for Culver City Unified Board of Education. "Andrew has long been a champion for Culver City as a parent, activist, and community leader. He's been an effective bridge-builder who brings people together around what is right. I am proud to support Andrew Lachman for Culver City School Board," said Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove. "Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove has represented Culv...
The Mixon Musical Theatre NonProfit's mission is to train children in acting, singing, dancing, prop and set making. Theatrical Arts helps start kids looking toward a bright future, no matter what their economic background, or their neighborhood. In Watts, children may not have the chance to dream as big as kids whose parents may already be in the entertainment industry. Mixon Musical Theatre NonProfit offers scholarships to LA kids and carpooling to its location at Culver City Presbyterian...
The Culver City Chamber of Commerce has announced that its board has unanimously appointed former Culver City Mayor as board member Ed Wolkowitz as the 2024 Chair of the Board. Wolkowitz will also serve as the Chamber's Interim CEO while the organization conducts an extensive search for candidates to fill the permanent role after the departure of former President and CEO Jesse Nuñez, who left the post to pursue other endeavors. Wolkowitz has been a bankruptcy attorney, trustee and receiver for...
