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Update on City's Homeless Efforts at this Week's Meeting The Culver City Police Department provided a presentation on Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVRO). A GVRO is a civil court order requested by law-enforcement officers and select civilians, such as immediate family members, employers, or co-worker, when a person poses a danger to themselves or others. It prohibits controlling, possessing, purchasing, or receiving firearms, ammunition, and magazines. When used properly, a GVRO is one of...
The Culver City Downtown Business Association will be presenting the First Annual Downtown Culver City Independence Celebration on July 5 from 6:00pm to 9:30pm. With the full support of the Culver City Council, this new family-friendly event will be free to the public and begin with live music on Town Plaza followed by the first ever aerial drone light show in Culver City especially created to celebrate our nation's independence. The Culver City Downtown Business Association has stepped in to...
Aaron Genicoff of Culver City excelled during the spring 2024 semester at Hofstra, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the Dean's List. Aaron's major is Writing for the Screen. Hofstra University's primary mission is to provide a quality education to its students in an environment that encourages, nurtures, and supports learning. At Hofstra, new ideas take shape through collaboration, engagement, and interaction. Hofstra students create their success with small classes and...
The City Council approved the Culver City Police Department's request for pursuit mitigation technology from Staircase to prevent vehicle chases. In 2023, CCPD saw 55 pursuits, a 40% increase from the previous year. Forty of those were canceled, either based on the severity of the alleged crime or the dangerous driving patterns of the suspect. The StarChase system allows an officer to remotely affix a GPS tracking device to a pursued (or about to be pursued) vehicle using an air pressure system...
Los Angeles Police Department officials report that on Saturday, June 29 at 5:28 p.m., Southwest Area patrol officers responded to the 4900 block of West Adams Boulevard for an "Ambulance Shooting." When the officers arrived, they located a male inside a vehicle, severely injured as a result of a traffic collision. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and pronounced the male deceased at scene. The 33-year-old male's identity is being withheld pending notification to next of kin....
On Thursday, June 20, at 1:19 am, officers responded to the broadcast of a robbery that had occurred five minutes prior at the 5600 block of Sepulveda Boulevard. Officers arrived quickly and contacted the victim. Initial investigation indicates that the victim visited an ATM at 1:10 am on the 5600 block of Sepulveda Boulevard. He withdrew cash, and while walking back to his vehicle, two suspects ran up to him. One of the suspects (S-1) pointed a black semi-automatic rifle at the victim and...
This year's Culver City Pride Ride and Rally returns to Culver City on Saturday, June 29th, with two festive and fabulous ways to celebrate our LGBTQ+ community. The 2024 Pride Ride & Rally includes a six-mile neighborhood Pride Ride from 4pm to 6pm, followed by a Rally with Pride evening party from 6pm to 9pm. First, rock your rainbow outfits as we ride, scoot, skate, and cycle through Culver City's scenic neighborhoods, beginning 4pm in Syd Kronenthal Park, 3459 McManus Avenue. Come push or...
– Culver City Unified School District today announces that it is serving free meals to children under the Seamless Summer Option during June 17, 2024 to August 2, 2024 All children 18 years of age and under are able to access both Breakfast & Lunch at no charge at the following locations: La Ballona Elementary School, 10915 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230 Breakfast will be offered 8:00 am to 8:30 am; Lunch will be offered 11:15 am to 12:30 pm, Monday through Friday. CLOSED June 19 and Ju...
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Culver City Police Mental Evaluation Team worked with the VA and LASD Mental Evaluation Teams in our City. The Culver City Mobile Crisis Team was able to direct them to an unhoused woman who had been offered services on a bus bench on Overland Avenue a few weeks ago. Fortunately, when the team reached out to the woman on Overland Avenue again today, she was receptive to services and is currently on her way with VA staff to receive resources. This is an example of multiple city departments...
Save the date and celebrate movie magic at the first ever Summer Movie Vacation Series at The Culver Theater! Enjoy the return of popular family titles on the new state of the art 4K HDR LED screens. The series is presented by The Culver Theater and sponsored in part by the City of Culver City. The series will run every Saturday from May 27th through July 29th with screenings at 11 AM and is open for all ages! Tickets are $3 per person and guests can enjoy rewards, exclusive Kids' Combo deals,...
Naomi Ash of Culver City, CA, 90230 earned Dean's List honors from Emerson College for the Spring 2024 Semester. The requirement to make Dean's List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for that semester. Ash is majoring in Media Arts Production and is a member of the Class of 2025....
The Culver City Elks Lodge #1917 is having a forum for Culver City Council candidates where the public can learn about the candidates running for City Council. The forum will be held on Wednesday, June 26, from06:00 PM to 09:00 PM. This in-person forum is a great opportunity to hear directly from the candidates and ask them questions about their platforms. Don't miss out on this chance to be an informed voter and make your voice heard in our community. Culver City Council Community Candidate...
On Monday, the City Council approved the City of Culver City's annual budget for $382.2 million for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, which begins July 1st. The City's budget anticipates $330.9 million in revenue. The City's General Fund revenues are expected to increase in this upcoming fiscal year, to an estimated amount of $170.2 million, driven primarily by increased business license tax receipts. Ongoing General Fund expenditures total $175.9 million exceeding projected revenue by $5.7 million. The...
Digital wayfinding kiosks could come to Culver City in the future. The City Council, in a 3-2 vote, approved a zoning code amendment that could allow for interactive digital kiosk to be installed on public property. Vice Mayor Dan O'Brien and Council Members Albert Vera Jr. and Goran Eriksson voted in favor of the ordinance. Mayor Yasmine-Imani McMorrin and Council Member Freddy Puza voted against. The kiosks would be permitted to provide public information and other messaging selected by the...
The City Council made it clear that it opposes an upcoming referendum challenging new oil and gas wells that will appear on the November ballot. The California Oil and Gas Well Regulations Referendum will challenge the 2022 law prohibiting new oil and gas wells near homes, schools, and hospitals. City Council unanimously approved its position in support to "keep the law" of Senate Bill 1137. SB 1137, passed during the 2022 legislative session, introduces several new regulations for the oil and...
Culver City Pride is BACK for the FOURTH YEAR! Get ready to shine during Golden Hour because this year, Culver City Pride is a sunset celebration! Join friends, family, and neighbors on a 6-mile Pride Ride through Culver City streets ending in a Pride Rally for an inclusive city! Let's rock our colors together! At 4 PM, the ride will begin at Syd Kronenthal Park for a late-afternoon stroll with our community (RSVP required: bit.ly/CulverCityPrideRideRSVP). The ride ends on Main Street in Downtown Culver City, right in time for our Rally to...
First, the Culver City newspapers, the Culver City News and the Culver City Observer would like to thank one of the best sports photographers in the Los Angeles area, George Laase. For many years Laase has made Culver City high school sports come to life through the lens of his camera. When it comes to Culver City high school Laase never says no. There is an old saying in journalism, a Picture is worth a thousand works. Once again, the Centaurs produced a lifetime of memories on the field,...
Company Town Sony Pictures acquires movie-dining company Alamo Drafthouse Michael Kustermann will remain Alamo CEO and head the company’s new experiences Sony Pictures Entertainment has acquired Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and is creating a new experiences division of the motion-picture company, the company announced Wednesday. Culver City, Calif.-based Sony Pictures, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corp., said Michael Kustermann will remain as CEO of the Austin, Texas-based Alamo Drafthouse and head the new experiences division. Terms of t...
Sunday afternoon, June 5, an automated license plate reader camera (ALPR) systems alerted Culver City Police to a vehicle wanted by another law enforcement agency in connection with a homicide. When officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the driver fled. After a brief vehicle pursuit, the suspect bailed out of the car near the 5900 block of Green Valley Circle. After a short foot pursuit, the suspect was taken into custody. The suspect arrested by Culver City Police is believed to be the...
In 2022-23, the Culver City Symphony Orchestra made musical news with its first full season since the pandemic and a major talent search for a new conductor. Each of the finalists for the position had an opportunity to conduct the Orchestra during the 2022-23 season, and each also conducted a Marina del Rey Summer Symphony concert in 2022 or 2023. The Board of Directors of the SoCal Symphony Society is pleased to announce two new Music Director-Conductors: Clyde Mitchell will be the Music...
Once again Culver City high school athletes and coaches competed at an elite level during the 2023-2024 athletic season. Gifted athletes make coaches look good and outstanding coaches make athletes look. It's a two-way street that meets at the fork in the road. Over the past 60 years the high school has been fortunate enough to have student athletes and coaches that are some of the bests in the state. This year is no exception. Morgan Maddox was remarkable on the track and Evan Reiter was...
Aki Wilson, who's Memorial Service was scheduled for Friday, May 24 HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE. Wilson died of a heart attack on Wednesday, May 1. The Culver City high school graduate was one of the greatest athletes in Culver City high school history and he was also a member of the Culver City high school Sports Hall of Fame....
In a 4 to 1 vote, the City Council approved conceptual plans for the Better Overland and Safer Fox Hills Project. Mayor Yasmine-Imani McMorrin, Vice Mayor O'Brien, and Council Members Vera Jr. and Puza voted in favor of the motion. Council Member Eriksson abstained. City staff will now pursue grant funding for the Project. The Project's goals are to improve travel for everyone, including those who use a wheelchair, walk, bike, take transit, or drive. It begins at the intersection of Overland...
The Culver City high school 2023-24 athletic season ended last Saturday at Buchanan high school in Clovis California at the CIF state track and field meet finals. It was a near perfect Hollywood ending for the Centaurs track team. There are over 1,200 high schools in California and Culver City placed second in the girls 200 meters, third in the girls and boys 400 meters and fourth in the boys 4X400 meter relay. Morgan Maddox was second in the 200 meters with a time of 23.60, she placed third in...
