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When you are traveling between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida take a small detour and visit the Mildred Huie Plantation and Museum for an appointment and personal tour, (912) 638-8425. You will be amazed at the art collection and St. Simon’s Island. I am activating a contest Theo and I had several years ago. Perhaps you remember our “Where is Herman Cain These Days?” contest. The person to get to the newspaper office (4346 Sepulveda) with the correct answer could win a 2017 De So...
We live in uncertain times but of one thing you can be sure: Sunday, May 7, 2017 the Culver City Senior Center was clearly the place to be for an entertaining and exciting display of lovely ladies exuding charm and elegance. The nine contestants, collectively dubbed The Fan-tastics, lit up the packed room as they competed for the title of Ms. Culver City Elegance. With the co-sponsorship of Culver City Senior Citizens Association (CCSCA) and Culver City Exchange Club, this new tradition that...
Although some just might think the election ended in November (and for many it did), for others the preparation for the next Culver City council race just began. We know the reason the conservative Republican group seems to elect their number is because they start early building a resume of achievements and organizations. Unfortunately, the progressive Democrats seem to wait until the last minute and no doubt they will feel their huge plurality makes the election a snap for Demos. Let’s get s...
Outgoing Mayor Jim Clarke said in his final remarks before returning to his seat on the city council, “I loved being Mayor.” He also stressed that his top priorities for the past year have been, civic engagement and making Culver City the “City of Kindness.”"My one regret is that one year as Mayor is not long enough to accomplish all of the major tasks I want to achieve. About the time you get the hang of the job the job is over.”Clarke made the point that Culver City should look to the direc...
WHEREAS, from the moment he arrived in Culver City, John Riordan has made instant friends and created long lasting relationships; and, WHEREAS, John Riordan Plumbing, Inc. is celebrating its 50th year in business and John has committed just as many years to making the City of Culver City a better place to live, work, and experience; and, WHEREAS, John's compassion is exemplified by his contributions to the many organizations he supports; and, WHEREAS, among the groups John has been a member of a...
In Georgia’s De Kalb County Hillary Clinton received more than 78 percent of the votes cast for president in 2016. I hope Councilmember Jim Clarke’s ears are on, because for all you Coastguardsmen you have two reunions coming up, the first being April 25 through April 28 in Cape May, New Jersey. Everyone is welcome,especially, those who served on the Bibb. Contact Lloyd Hensley at (865) 384-6254. There is also al Coast Guard Reunion in Minneapolis on June 10. Call Chris at (952) 935-9065. If...
I don’t believe it, but 83-year-old Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg can normally bench-press 70 pounds, per her personal trainer. 2016 was a bad year for the people of New Jersey. No longer do they have low-priced gasoline. That’s right. Governor Chris Christie signed legislation that raised gas tax from 14.5 cents to 37.5 cents a gallon. Overnight, gas tax went from the second lowest to the seventh highest state. Louisiana, in April 2016, raised the sales tax to 9.99 percent; the high...
It was a special "Court of Honor" last week for four local scouts from Culver City Troop 108 who achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the top rank in the Boy Scouts of America. Achieving the rank requires intense work along with a service project where the candidate for Eagle Scout will "plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or your community." The project must benefit an organization other than the Boy Scouts of...
The last time any of us were at Culver City city hall we noticed the number of empty desks. Perhaps a better usage of space would be to consolidate city functions on two floors and the school district on the third level. This thought would free up the current Culver City School District headquarters to be sold, leased or rented. Effective January 1 Southern California Edison has increased its fees. Can it be true the only thing that goes up faster than the SCE charges is a rocket to outer...
On Tuesday the City Council of the City of Culver City adopted a Resolution to declare Culver City a sanctuary city for illegal aliens. According to the Resolution, "The City of Culver City is a sanctuary city for all of its residents, and the City stands in solidarity with other sanctuary jurisdictions. The City reaffirms its commitment to welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds and will uphold and protect the human and civil rights of all individuals under the State and Federal Constituti...
Mayor Jim B. Clark will be speaking at the Centennial Mayor's Luncheon on Tuesday, April 18 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Westside located at 6161 W Centinela Avenue, Culver City. The Culver City Chamber will be hosting the Centennial Mayor's Luncheon. This annual event provides a unique opportunity for businesses, community organizations, schools, and service clubs to meet together over lunch and collectively look at our community's programs and activities over the past year, as well...
Has Mayor Jim Clarke mentioned our city of approximately 40,000 is in the red by over $360 million? Perhaps Jeff Cooper, soon to be mayor, will get a loan from his employer, Wells Fargo Bank, to cover any bounced city checks. If you need another example of pension abuse, just look to Jacksonville, Florida. America’s oldest city is in the hole $2.85 billion for its pension debt (December 21, 2016, the Times-Union, page 31). Rumor is strong that our city needs to dump its garbage collection servic...
By Stephen Hadland Observer Publisher Mayor Jim Clarke and Councilwoman Meghan Sahli-Wells debated an amendment introduced by Clarke to the ban on plastics and polystyrene. The ban is modeled on the ordinance currently in place by the City of Manhattan Beach. The ban would include plastic lids and other plastic items. Exemptions would be subject to review every year. The amendment expands options for exemptions to the ordinance based on economic hardships with an annual review of the hardships...
City Manager’s Office Interagency Communication Interoperability (ICI) System On February 2 Mayor Jim B. Clarke, Fire Chief Dave White and staff participated the ICI System Strategic Planning Session and Annual State of the Network Meeting in Glendale. The ICI system is shared radio system with components purchased and constructed by individual cities and linked together through a microwave network in order to provide regional coverage. Each city maintains its own network components. The ICI S...
Screenland 5K The City is cosponsoring the Screenland 5K, which will take place the morning of Sunday, February 26 throughout downtown Culver City. This Centennial related event is open to the public. Please visit www.screenland5K.com for more information and check out some important information about ways to volunteer and navigate Culver CityBus services in found this report. Culver City Business Ribbon Cutting Mayor Jim B. Clarke and Council Members Meghan Sahli-Wells and Göran Eriksson...
City / West Los Angeles College Liaison Board - The second meeting of the City / West Los Angeles College Liaison Board meeting was held on December 5. Council Members Göran Eriksson and Thomas Small, along with City Manager John Nachbar and WLAC President Dr. Jim Limbaugh (pictured below) had an engaging conversation about economic development and how the City and College can work together on projects and programs beneficial to the local economy. Community Development Director Sol Blumenfled...
Culver City’s 12th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration event will take place on Saturday, January 14, at 11 am at the Culver City Senior Center, 4095 Overland Avenue in Culver City. “I’m looking forward to this celebration in honor of Dr. King and in recognition of his contributions and accomplishments as a Civil Rights leader. I want to thank the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee, for its outstanding efforts in planning this special day,” said Culver City Mayor Jim B. Clarke. The event, which features the film, ...
City Manager’s Office Mayor Addresses Chamber of Commerce – Mayor Jim B. Clarke spoke at the Culver City Chamber's Issues & Eggs on November 30 at the Courtyard by Marriott. Highlights of his presentation included the City Council’s recent Strategic Planning work with a special mention of the City’s goal to enhance its efforts as a City of Kindness. Council Member Göran Eriksson was also on hand to participate in this week’s Chamber event. Mayor Clarke with Culver City Unified School District Board Member Sue Robins Left to Right: Kevin Tama...
• WLAC Liaison Committee - The first meeting of the West Los Angeles College / Culver City Liaison Committee meeting was held at City Hall on November 1. Committee Members (from right to left) include Council Member Thomas Small, Council Member Göran Eriksson, WLAC Vice President of Workforce Education Mark Pracher, City Manager John Nachbar, and WLAC President James Limbaugh. The Committee discussed its goals, which include finding ways to expand partnerships between WLAC and the City in or...
The Culver City City Council voted Monday night to sue the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over the agency’s plan to refigure air traffic over Southern California. The FAA contends that the project called Southern California Metroplex will upgrade decades-old air traffic procedures by moving flight patterns from ground based radar to newer satellite navigation. The FAA contends it will reduce skyway congestion, carbon emissions and, in some cases, noise. At its Monday meeting,Culver C...
On November 8 the voters of Culver City will head to the polls and cast votes that will have a significant impact on daily life. In addition to the Presidential race and other State contests, there are 19 statewide ballot measures, two County measures and four City measures. These City measures are at the end of the ballot, so while this may be a time when voters feel overwhelmed and fatigued, it is important that residents vote the entire ballot. City Measures CW, CA, CB and CD are before the...
Dear Editor: Culver City is an ethical desert due to lack of state-mandated ethics training and City Attorney Carol Schwab’s lax attitude toward ethics. In matters involving factual determinations the City Council is legally required to be a “reasonably impartial, noninvolved reviewer.” Politics and common law bias—“an interest … of such importance [] that it could have influenced [] judgment”—are verboten. At the September 12, 2016 City Council meeting, after presenting indisputable pr...
More than 1200 local residents marched in the Centennial Parade last Saturday to the delight of onlookers. Police cruisers, motorcycles and fire trucks were mixed in with scouts, schools, floats, clubs and local organizations, dignitaries and the Culver City High marching band. The parade began near Veteran’s Park and ended just past city hall. Culver City resident and businessman Mike Cohen announced the groups as they passed by the reviewing platform in front of city hall. The parade was f...
The first 100 years met with raves at the opening book signing at Westfield Culver City on the City’s 99th anniversary on September 20, 2016. Record crowds stood in line waiting to purchase the book and have Julie personally sign them for those in attendance. The book was selling at the rate of one every minute for over two hours of the signing. Authored by Culver City Historian Julie Lugo Cerra. The centennial publication is her second history book of Culver City, plus three books on Culver City from the renowned Scenes of America Series a...
• Culver City Chamber Vice President Retires – Culver City Chamber of Commerce Vice President Barbara Brody retired on August 31. In honor of her retirement, Council Member and former Chamber of Commerce Chair Göran Eriksson presented a City Council Commendation to Ms. Brody at a Chamber event held on August 25. Fire Department • Water First Program – Dr. Ira Diamond, Culver City resident, and Christine Parra, the City’s Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, were invited to give a presentation to the Los Angeles County Public Health Department...
