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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...
Culver City Federation of Teachers, the union representing Culver City Unified educators, endorsed Andrew Lachman for Culver City Unified School District Board of Education. "As an incoming middle school parent who has an education, legal, and policy background with experience on CCUSD committees, we believe Andrew Lachman has the right combination to bring people together to focus on the best interests of the Culver City students, teachers, and staff," said CCFT Political Director Pamela Greens...
L.A. Mayor Bass Slams Supreme Court's Ruling By Stephen Hadland Culver City Observer Editor & Publisher The Supreme Court has ruled that the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution does not prohibit cities from criminalizing sleeping outdoors. City of Grants Pass v. Johnson began when a small city in Oregon with just one homeless shelter began enforcing a local anti-camping law against people sleeping in public using a blanket or any other rudimentary protection against the elements – even i...
The City of Culver City's nomination period for City Council candidates will begin on Monday, July 15, 2022 at 7:30 AM. The deadline for filing nomination papers is Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 5:30 PM, pursuant to the State Elections Code. Culver City residents who are interested in running for City Council will need to contact the City Clerk's office to schedule appointments to receive and return nomination papers and to review the requirements and deadlines for becoming an official...
On Sunday, July 14, between 12:00 and 2:30 am, a string of car burglaries occurred in Culver City. The incidents occurred at the following blocks: 3800-3900 Prospect Avenue, 10000 Farragut Drive, 4100 Center Street, 11100 Lindblade Street, 4100 Harter Avenue, 10900 Barman Avenue, 11000 Culver Boulevard, 11100 Culver Boulevard, 10800 Barman Avenue, and 11000 Barman Avenue. We urge anyone who may have cameras that could have captured these incidents to contact Public Information Officer Jennifer...
The developer behind the long-delayed Culver Public Market is looking to get things back on track, according to a presentation set to be given at a July 18 public meeting in Culver City. Work on the 26,800-square-foot food hall and public market has been stalled since March 2020, when developer Regency Centers halted work on the project as the global pandemic ground business to a halt. Since then, the project site - properties at the northeast and northwest corners of Washington Boulevard and...
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the kickoff of the Summer Sunset Music Series last week. We're ready for another evening of music this Thursday as we have multiple musicians bringing the funk, soul, and jazz to Town Plaza at the Culver Step. The free, family-friendly series runs every Thursday evening until August 29th from 7 PM to 9 PM each week. Seating is limited and available on a first come first served basis for view of the stage. Small picnic blankets and low back chairs are...
Culver City Councilman Albert Vera has officially pulled papers for re-election to the Culver City Council! We've accomplished so much together, but there's still more work to be done. Let's continue to strive for progress and make Culver City an even better place to live. Your support means everything....
An armed robbery suspect was arrested Thursday after leading police on a high-speed chase across Los Angeles County with a baby in the car and live-streaming the ordeal on his Instagram account, according to police. The incident began with three suspects who were wanted in connection with an armed robbery in Beverly Hills where they allegedly stole several items including a Rolex watch.. Two were quickly taken into custody. The third suspect had his girlfriend pick him up, according to KTLA....
The Culver City Democratic Club has endorsed only three candidates for Culver City Council in 2024: Councilmembers Yasmine-Imani McMorrin, Bryan Fish and Nancy Barba. They were the only candidates to receive the required to receive more than 60% to qualify. After the debate on June 2, the club members were asked to vote on endorsements; candidates were required More forums are coming up for City Council and School Board elections in November. Watch the Culver City Observer for time and date of...
Residents of Culver City were relieved this week as police arrested four male juvenile suspects believed to be behind a series of vehicle burglaries that had left neighborhoods on edge. According to a press release from the Culver City Police Department, the area witnessed a significant spike in thefts from vehicles between the late hours of July 14 and the early morning of July 15. With an attentive community and dedicated investigators, law enforcement was to quickly apprehend suspects,...
