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Exer Urgent Care announced antibody testing for COVID-19 is available at all 16 clinic locations across Southern California. The FDA-authorized antibody test detects the presence of the virus through blood sample and identifies patients who have been exposed to or recovered from COVID-19. The Culver City office is located at 8985 Venice Blvd STE A3B, Los Angeles.The phone number is 424-502-1020. They are opem 7 days a week, 9:00am-9:00pm. The last patient of the day is registered at 8:30pm The...
USC and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) today released preliminary results from a collaborative scientific study that suggests infections from the new coronavirus are far more widespread - and the fatality rate much lower - in L.A. County than previously thought. The results are from the first round of an ongoing study by USC researchers and Public Health officials. They will be conducting antibody testing over time on a series of representative samples of adul...
Dear Fox Hills Residents, To assist in supporting the most vulnerable in our community we listed 2 ways to help: 1. Please donate as you are able to "Feed Culver" : www.feedculver.org - This is a partnership between local restaurants, the Exchange Club, the Culver City Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Business Association, working with Vice Mayor Göran Eriksson, Council Member Thomas Small, and local non-profits to prepare and distribute nourishing and nutritious meals to those in need in the Culver City community. 2. Please support by...
Fans of many of Los Angeles' most popular professional sports franchises will now have the chance to acquire merchandise bearing their favorite team's recognizable logos and colors while also donating to the Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles, it was announced today by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti during his daily COVID-19 press briefing from City Hall. AEG, the LA Clippers, LA Galaxy, LA Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, LA Sparks and Rank + Rally have joined forces to launch the TEAMS FOR LA ONLINE...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a modification to the state’s stay-at-home order that would allow certain essential surgeries to be scheduled again. He did not provide a date for when other coronavirus restrictions will be lifted. “We are working with our health directors throughout our healthcare delivery system to get these surgeries up and running again,” Newsom said at a press briefing Wednesday. He cited tumor and heart valve surgeries as examples of procedures that will be allowed to go ahead. Newsom said that California is looki...
These may be the most difficult times Culver City's business community has ever experienced. National unemployment is at a level never seen before in modern American history. Our business community needs a helping hand at this unprecedented time, which is why Culver City acted quickly-beginning March 20th-to help businesses: • We prohibited commercial evictions due to circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic, through at least May 31st. • We delayed the deadline for Culver City bus...
As of press time the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reports 44 cases of COVID19 in Culver City with one death attributed to the virus. Countywide the total infected stands at 15,140 with 663 deaths. The rate of infection in Culver City has risen to 110.4 per 100,000 population....
Robert Martz was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 15, 1931. He married Joan (Mary Joan Polivka), also from Cleveland, in 1953. While in the Army, their first child, George, was born, and at only 30 days old, he went to be with the Lord in 1954. When Bob was discharged from the Army, he and Joan headed to Southern California to start a new life. Bob worked in heating and air conditioning for ten years at Hughes Aircraft and twenty-eight years at LAX (Los Angeles International Airport). Their...
By Samuel Alioto Coronavirus epidemic avoided (hopefully) in the world's most remote inhabited islands, Tristan de Cunha Citing an influenza epidemic somehow brought to the Island in March, the government of the world's most remote territory has banned any visitors for the time being. The hope is that the Wuhan Coronavirus will not infect the islands population of 246 people. Pitcairn island, home of the Bounty mutineers, is a bit more famous than Tristan de Cunha. But an examination of world...
From the Offices of John Nachbar, City Manager and Emergency Services Manager The City of Culver City continues to cooperate with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to respond to the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Los Angeles County. See all updates from Culver City City Hall at www.CulverCity.org/Coronavirus You Are “Safer at Home” On March 20, 2020 the City issued a “Safer at Home” emergency order. All residents of the City of Culver City are require...
"Safer at Home" Extended Through May 15, 2020 On April 11, 2020 the City Manager of the City of Culver City issued the Seventh Supplement to the "Safer at Home' order that extends the emergency order through May 15, 2020, in accordance with Los Angeles County Public Health guidance. All residents are required to stay inside their homes unless they are engaged in certain "essential activities" (such as grocery shopping or medical appointments). Adults over the age of 65 and people with serious...
As of press time the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reports 34 cases of COVID19 in Culver City with one death attributed to the virus. Countywide the total infected stands at 10,047 with 360 deaths. The rate of infection in Culver City has risen to 85.2 per 100,000 population....
By Janet McLaughlin 200 LA County Senior Living Facilities Report Covid 19 Cases, accounting for 25% of County cases. 4/14/20. Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Director of the Los Angeles County Dept of Public Health, briefed listeners on the latest Coronavirus numbers. LA County experienced 40 new Coronavirus deaths--the highest number LA County has ever reported in a single day. Total number of County deaths from the Covid-19 pandemic is now 360. This means the mortality rate is 3.6%. Recently, the racial...
Golden State Water Company (Golden State Water) recognizes that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency is having a direct impact on many customers, which is why we have activated our Emergency Disaster Relief Program to provide additional protections for customers and help them through this unprecedented time. Golden State Water provides a critical service that our customers and communities cannot live without. Our team of water professionals is proud to provide this essential service and remains committed to ensuring customers have...
Along with many other seniors, my highly touted golden years seem to be transforming into iron pyrite (fool’s gold), thanks to COVID-19. True Story. I was in the market a few days ago and saw two women fighting over a couple bars of soap. Shades of that old Jack Benny “Your Money or Your Life” skit! Forget about money, it’s now soap, sanitizer, toilet paper, and similar hard won acquisitions. I got out of that aisle fast, yearning for the days when civility was more prevalent and the shelves...
It's been a long time since Culver City residents were so moved to sign petitions for a ballot initiative but they have done it for rent control. Armed with a briefcase -- apparently containing the signatures -- handcuffed to his wrist, Ron Bassilian, president of Protect Culver City Political Action Committee, presented Culver City Clerk Jeremy Green this week with a petition signed by over 4100 people, far more than the 2801 signatures required for the ballot initiative. If passed, the ballot...
John Nachbar, City Manager of the City of Culver City instituted the following changes to assist local businesses during the citywide shutdown due to the Coronavirus: • Extension of the deadline for submission of Culver City business taxes approximately 60 days to June 1. • Wavier of outdoor dining license fees • Waiver of valet parking license fees In order to allow businesses to communicate they are open for pick-up and/or delivery of food, applicable Culver City Municipal Code restr...
Wear a Cloth Face Covering in Public The City and CDC recommend wearing a cloth face covering in public settings, such as when leaving home for a short period of time to obtain essential goods or services. Recent information indicates that individuals can be contagious before showing symptoms. The primary role of a cloth face covering is to reduce the spread of infectious droplets when someone speaks, coughs, or sneezes, including someone who has COVID-19 but feels well. Wearing a face covering...
As of press time the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reports 27 cases of COVID19 in Culver City with one death attributed to the virus. Countywide the total infected stands at 6910 with 169 deaths. The rate of infection in Culver City has risen to 66.9 per 100,000 population....
After six years away from the playoffs the Lakers were primed and ready to make a run deep into the post season and possibly win an NBA Championship. Then the coronavirus took the wind out of their sails like getting zero presents on Christmas day. Missing a game winning shot or free throw is one thing but missing part of the season and the playoffs is totally different. This team was built to win this year. Ten of their 16 players on their roster had been in the league six years are more. They...
The Culver City Police Department wants you to be aware that there are a growing number of scams related to the coronavirus. Here are some examples: VACCINATIONS & AT HOME TEST KITS: There are currently no vaccines or other over the counter products to treat or cure COVID-19. There also are no FDA-authorized home test kits for the Coronavirus. FAKE CHARITIES: Some scammers use names that sound a lot like the names of real charities. This is one reason it pays to do some research before giving. HANG UP ON ROBOCALLS: Don't press any numbers. Scam...
"We send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of our resident who passed away," said City of Culver City Mayor Meghan Sahli-Wells. "It is so important that everyone respect the 'Safer at Home' order that the City has issued. Staying six feet away from others and staying at home except for essential activities such as shopping for food is the best way to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect lives." Because there are positive cases across the entire County, the public should not...
Tito's Tacos Announces Temporary Closure In an announcement on their Facebook page Tito's Tacos has announced that it will temporarily close due to the novel coronavirus. The restaurant posted, "After 60 years in business, Tito's Tacos will be temporarily closing.Since the situation with COVID-19 is constantly changing - Tito's Tacos will be closed for a couple of weeks, or even longer, contingent upon when our longstanding food safety consultant and public health officials can assure us it is...
If you or someone you know has a non-emergency, non-medical need related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and you would like assistance from a volunteer, please email the City or call the City’s Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 253-6890 (7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.). If you email or leave a message at the Hotline after hours, please include your name, address, phone number, email address, and your need. In an emergency, please dial 9-1-1....
If you would like to volunteer to help the City assist those in need (including older adults), please email the City or call the City’s Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 253-6890 (7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.). If you email or leave a message at the Hotline after hours, please include your name, phone number, email address, and any special skills you may have (language, equipment, certifications, etc.) and preferred volunteer activity (deliver groceries to older adults, make phone calls, etc.). You can also simply assist a neighbor who is 65 or older o...
