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October 14, 1958 - November 16, 2024 C. Van Tune, 66, of Encinitas, CA, peacefully passed away at home on November 16,after a lengthy illness. Van was born on October 14, 1958, to Betty Joy (née Aldridge) and Jack Henry Tune in Garden Grove, CA, and spent his early years in and around Culver City. After graduating from Culver City High School in 1976, he studied at University of California (UC) Irvine and UC Riverside and graduated in 1980. With his bachelor's in photojournalism, he soon...
Fans attending the Chargers annual Latino Heritage Game, presented by Verizon, will receive a commemorative Puro Chargers rally towel upon entering SoFi Stadium on Sunday. In conjunction with the NFL's celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Los Angeles Chargers and presenting partner Verizon, will amplify the rich history, heritage and tradition of Latinos while honoring the community's positive impact on the game of football, our city and country during the team's divisional battle with...
California Department of Justice (DOJ) Releases Report on Officer-Involved Shooting of Guillermo De Jesus Medina California Attorney General Rob Bonta, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), today released a report on Guillermo De Jesus Medina's death from an officer-involved shooting in Culver City, California, on December 18, 2022. The incident involved officers from the Culver City Police Department (CCPD). The report is part of the California Department of Justice's (DOJ) ongoing efforts...
A slew of recent announcements suggests that the self-driving cars of the future have arrived. Google sibling Waymo is rolling out paid autonomous taxi rides in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Elon Musk announced plans to unveil Tesla's robotaxi this October. This momentum is enough to make city planners hopeful for an imminent transformation. But widespread adoption of autonomous vehicles could be a long time coming. Before self-driving cars can live up to their potential, we need major changes...
Trophy Sponsor Winner Entry # Best of Show Culver Studios Harold Tennen '65 Lincoln Conv. 20214 Awesome A Martin E. Retting Inc. Richard Radtke '28 Model A 20157 Best Mopar Culver City Toyota Bernice Tyndall '70 Barracuda 20503 Best Foreign Car Howard Jacobowitz Thomas Wilson '63 Ferrari 250 GTE 20260 Best Bike Ray Reinhardt Fritz Steinberg '62 Mustang Stallion 20345 Best Tri-5 Chevy Phil Tangalakis Tony Martin '57 Bel Air Conv 20004 Best Paint Tower Insurance Beto Alvarez '55 Bel Air Conv 20036 Best Kustom Bike Jeff Cooper Richard Rodriguez...
Upwards of 15,000 attendees got to view over 500 classic cars and hot rods. About the club For more than 70 years, the Exchange Club of Culver City has brought together business leaders and professionals committed to making Culver City and its adjacent communities a better place to live and work. We promote civic pride while raising monies to support children, families in need, and unhoused veterans. All donations are 100% tax deductible and are received by the Exchange Club of Culver City...
Just hit 320 cars registered on March 26, still time to get registered for May 11, Culver City car show in downtown Culver City. Ti register your car online go to: https://culvercitycarshow.azurewebsites.net/RegisterVehicle....
A woman from the San Fernando Valley was arrested by federal authorities Wednesday for her alleged actions during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the United States Capitol. Kayla Reifschneider, 27, of Northridge, was arrested in Los Angeles and charged with a criminal complaint filed in Washington D.C. She faces felony charges for obstructing an official proceeding and several misdemeanor charges related to her alleged actions that day, which were described by the United States Department of Justice...
The Culver City Police and Fire Departments want to remind residents and visitors that the sale and possession of all fireworks is ILLEGAL in Culver City. This includes "safe and sane" fireworks. All violators may be subject to fines and arrest if caught displaying or in possession fireworks. It is important that the public recognize the potential dangers of the use and handing of fireworks. The risk of injury, especially to children and young adults, is of great concern to the Police and Fire...
This Saturday, March 18th between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. near 12257 Venice Boulevard in downtown Mar Vista, this one-day event promises to be bigger and better than last year. The previous Venice Fest had over 50,000 attendees Organizers are projecting to have over 100,000 attendees at the Venice Love Fest this year. The event will be a complete takeover of Venice Boulevard with an assortment of LA's most curated brands and over 400 artists. Attendees can expect some of LA's best food trucks,...
The publication will be distributed throughout Culver City, Santa Monica, and the Westside. View the vehicles. Hundreds of classic cars and hot rods will be on display at West L A College with thousands on hand to view the vehicles. Live music and gourmet food trucks....
The Auto Club Speedway in Fontana received a well-deserved farewell against the backdrop of snow-covered San Gabriel Mountains draped by white hovering clouds. Fittingly, Kyle Busch's historic driving victory at NASCAR's Pala Casino 400 on Sunday afternoon was the answer. He pushed the Lucas Oil #8 Chevy the final 21-laps, leading to a comfortable 3-second victory on the 2-mile oval that has served him so well over the past two decades. "That's what I enjoy the most about this racetrack. It's a...
Under a full-moon, the Hollywood Sign, bright Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum lights, concerts and fireworks... Martin Truex Jr. earned a gold medal by taking the checkered flag at NASCAR's 2023 Clash at the Coliseum. Driving the #19 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing for his 31st Cup series victory, Truex held off the second-place #3 Chevy driven by silver medalist Austin Dillon. Also on the podium was Dillon's new Richard Childress Racing teammate and two-time Series Cup champion, Kyle Busch, who...
The 2023 NASCAR Clash at the Coliseum was by far the best motorsports event I've been to in a few years. I must admit I was very skeptical I'm going to a NASCAR event. With an open mind I decided to attend and I was not disappointed. The event for me started off on Friday with a in car ride from Driver #7 Corey LaJoie. With credentials in hand, I met Corey along with a lot of other members from the press for my two hot laps on the quarter-mile track inside the Coliseum. I also ran into friend...
Under a full-moon, the Hollywood Sign, bright Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum lights, concerts and fireworks... Martin Truex Jr. earned a gold medal by taking the checkered flag at NASCAR's 2023 Clash at the Coliseum. Driving the #19 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing for his 31st Cup series victory, Truex held off the second-place #3 Chevy driven by silver medalist Austin Dillon. Also on the podium was Dillon's new Richard Childress Racing teammate and two-time Series Cup champion, Kyle Busch, who...
Keith Putney Productions presents two all-time classics, The Beatles' "Rubber Soul" and Wings' "Band On The Run" full albums as the next in the series of live concerts at the Grammy Museum celebrating the Beatles, performed by an all-star cast for two shows on February 11. Rolling Stone magazine recognized "Rubber Soul" as one of the Top 5 albums of all time and "Band On The Run" one of the 500 best albums. "Rubber Soul" was the album that introduced a new lyrical introspection and musical...
Silvestre (Sal) Gonzales Wins National Recognition for Community Service and Industry Accomplishments (The nomination of Silvestre (Sal) Gonzales, dealer principal at Culver City Volvo/Mazda in Culver City, California, for the 2023 TIME Dealer of the Year award was announced by TIME. Gonzales is one of a select group of 48 dealer nominees from across the country who will be honored at the 106th annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show in Dallas, Texas, on January 27, 2023. The...
Dinah's Family Restaurant, the iconic restaurant in Westchester, will have new neighbors in the next year or two. The Los Angeles City Council recently approved a plan to demolish buildings surrounding the restaurant at 6501 S. Sepulveda Boulevard to make way for the construction of an eight-story edifice featuring 362 apartments above approximately 3,700 square feet of ground-floor retail space and a 520-car garage. According to development proposals, Dinah's and its signage will be preserved...
By LARA KORTE Politico Gas prices are dropping for nearly everyone in the country but remain stubbornly high in California, where state officials are blaming oil companies and reminding voters that relief is on the way in the form of tax rebates scheduled to arrive in weeks. Experts say factors to blame for the high cost of gas in California — now more than $5 a gallon — include problems at refineries that supply the state as well as higher taxes, more regulations and the same global issues driving the overall U.S. market. Still, the cost of...
The 18th annual Culver City car show was tremendous success with thousands of people at West LA College enjoying the classic cars, hot rods, bikes, food and entertainment and bikes. Photos by Mary Leipziger...
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The popular Culver City Car Show returns to spring on Saturday May 7. Check out the wide variety of sweet rides on display takes place at Culver City’s West Los Angeles College. There will be a gourmet food truck court, and live entertainment. Admission is free. Ther is a $10 parking fee. A show is planned and put on by the Culver City Exchange Club. The Monies raised by the show goes to support a number of different local organizations. The spectator entrance will open at 9000 Overland Ave. s...
“Creativity takes courage.” ~ Henri Matisse The chaos resulting from the continuing battle with COVID has certainly confirmed that. And the Culver City Arts Foundation (“Culver Arts”) has again stepped up through its Arts Resiliency Fund campaign to aid those in the arts who are struggling to survive. Several months ago the first 11 grants totaling just under $10,000 were awarded. A second round of grants totaling $11,000 has been awarded to 13 recipients who represent a diverse and intrigu...
Acology to be Replaced by Marijuana Clinic Acology, an alternative medicine store on Wilshire Blvd west of 14th Street for the last 30 years, will soon be replaced by a weed store, multiple news sources reported. The marijuana dispensary will be the first in Santa Monica. Marijuana sales are accompanied by a certain amount of controversy. Conventional banking is impossible for them because of federal laws making marijuana a schedule one drug. From the Acology website: “Founded in 1995 We specialize in Self Help Products. Available in store: S...
By Jack Simon, Observer Staff Writer A man who was arrested in connection with the deaths of a model and her friend last year pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he sexually assaulted four women in alleged attacks dating back as far as 2010. Deputy District Attorney Catherine Mariano told Superior Court Judge Victoria B. Wilson the charges involve allegations that David Brian Pearce, now 39, drugged and subsequently raped the alleged victims — who are named in the charges as Jane Doe 1 through 4. Mariano added that Pearce is "still being inves...
