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  • Council Oks Kiosks on City Property

    Stephen Hadland, Culver City Observer Editor &Publisher|Nov 7, 2024

    Monday night October 28 the Culver City Council voted 3-to approve Advertising kiosks on city rights-of-way. Vice Mayor Dan O'Brien, Councilmen Albert Vera, Göran Eriksson on voted in favor of the plan. Councilman Freddy Puza vote against the proposal while Mayor Yasmine Imani McMorrin abstained. IKE Smart City is the nationwide leader in smart city kiosks offering a wide variety of public benefits. Since launching in 2015, we have successfully deployed IKE networks in 20 cities, making IKE...

  • Woman's Club Relocates Meeting Place

    Nov 7, 2024

    The Culver City Woman's Club will hold their meetings at a new location. The November meeting will be held on November 1 at the Culver City American Legion Post located at 5309 Sepulveda Boulevard in Culver City. There is parking behind the building and also plenty of street parking (check signs first). Please do not park in Centinela Pet and Feed store or Temple Akiba. Check in a t 10am, the meeting begins at 10:30 AM. You are invited to join our dynamic group of Women for our November Meeting...

  • Voters Elect New Council Members on Tuesday

    Stephen Hadland, Culver City Observer Editor & Publisher|Oct 31, 2024

    On Tuesday November 5, Culver City voters will go to the polls to elect a new President of the United State, United States Senator from California and will fill 5 city council seats. Running for re-election are Albert Vera, and Yasmine-Imani Morrin. Seeking to fill the empty seat are Denice Renteria, Nancy Barba and Jeannie Wisnosky Stehlin, who will be vying for the seat currently filled by being vacated by Göran Eriksson, who is barred from seeking a third consecutive term. In the contentious...

  • CCHS boys' varsity football team looks to upset Inglewood on Senior Night

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Oct 31, 2024

    After almost a year of practicing, lifting weights and playing spring, summer and fall games it all comes down to two games to determine if the Centaurs have a chance to make the 2024 CIF playoffs. Culver City battles first place Inglewood on Friday night at 7 p.m. at Culver City and Mira Costa travels to Palos Verdes at 3 p.m. on Friday. It's simple and complicated at the same time. If the Centaurs win or lose and if Mira Costa beats Palos Verdes, the Culver City has an excellent chance to...

  • Culver City Centaurs Football Playoff Scores

    Oct 31, 2024

    The first round of the CIF football playoffs wraps up on Friday, Nov. 8. WIN Culver City 35, Capistrano Valley 28...

  • Traffic Stops Lead to Arrests for Drug Sales, Stolen Vehicles, and Illegal Firearms

    Oct 31, 2024

    The Culver City Police Department has issued a recap of police activity via social media channels, the recap is as follows: Culver City Police Department officers made several notable arrests during the week of September 9–15, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance public safety across the city. On Monday evening, a traffic stop on Sepulveda Boulevard resulted in the arrest of both the driver and passenger for drug sales. Officers recovered numerous fentanyl pills and other evidence of n...

  • Oct 31, 2024

    Help BCR advocate for stronger environmental laws in Culver City to combat the pollution affecting Ballona Creek. It's crucial that the city hears from our volunteers and supporters who care about protecting the environment and reducing pollution in our cherished creek. Make sure to respond by November 1. Survey link:...

  • 2nd Annual Climate Action Palooza at West LA College

    Oct 31, 2024

    Students, industry leaders, and community members converged at West Los Angeles College (WLAC) for the second annual Climate Action Palooza, a groundbreaking three-day event showcasing the intersection of technology, education, and community action in addressing climate change late last week. The event was produced by the California Center for Climate Change Education at West (The Center), a first-of-its-kind, forward-looking resource that helps prepare students for good-paying, fulfilling jobs...

  • Bus Detours During Construction

    Oct 31, 2024

    Bus detours have begun and will continue through the end of construction. All transit buses will detour onto Venice Boulevard between Clarington Avenue and La Cienega Boulevard. These detours will affect Culver CityBus Lines 1, 1C1, 5, and 7, LADOT CE437A, Big Blue Bus Route 17, and Metro Line 617. In general, Culver CityBus buses will use existing Metro bus stops on Venice. Use the NextCCBus app or visit the Culver CityBus website for updated bus stops, detours and closure i...

  • City Earns Two Awards for Financial Excellence by Government Finance Officers Association

    Oct 31, 2024

    The City of Culver City is pleased to announce it has once again won a pair of awards for excellence by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. For the second year in a row, the City earned the award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting. The Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) continues to make the City's financial statements more accessible to the public. The award represents a significant achievement by the City. In order...

  • Farragut Connector Replacement Project Completed

    Oct 31, 2024

    The Farragut Connector Replacement Project in Culver City is now complete. The Project, which was improving a section of pathway that provides bicyclists and pedestrians access along Farragut Drive between Jasmine Avenue and Jackson Avenue, began in Spring 2024 by the Public Works Division of the City of Culver City. It included demolition of the existing path, improvements and construction of new fencing, pedestrian-oriented lighting, plants and trees with an irrigation system, a combined...

  • Why I No Longer Support McMorrin For City Council

    Oct 31, 2024
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    Dear Editor, As a fifty-year resident of Culver City, I can no longer support Mayor Yasmine-Imani McMorrin for another term on the Culver City Council. Her staunch opposition to considering a ceasefire resolution by the Council is an inexplicable betrayal of her purported progressive values. Has she no empathy for the ongoing slaughter and starvation of innocent children in the Israel war against Palestinians? Over the past six months, Culver City residents again and again urged the Council to...

  • City Council Appoints Hope Parrish as Honorary City Historian, Hears Crime Update

    Oct 31, 2024

    Honorary City Historian Appointed The City Council voted to appoint Hope Parrish as the honorary City Historian. Parrish is a retired property master who worked in the entertainment industry for many years. When she retired in 2017, she became President of the Culver City Historical Society (CCHS). Parrish loves history, research and her hometown, Culver City. Her work has been to continue to grow the CCHS and carry-on the work of those that came before her in the organization. She hopes that...

  • Police Arrest Female for Assault With Deadly Weapon

    Oct 24, 2024

    At approximately 9:17 pm on Friday, October 25, Culver City Police responded to a call for service of an assault with a deadly weapon that had occurred on the 3800 block of Sepulveda Boulevard. Within one minute of receiving the call, officers were on scene and provided medical aid to the victim who was bleeding profusely from a head injury. Culver City Fire personnel arrived at the scene and the victim was transported to a local hospital to receive additional treatment for non-life-threatening...

  • Spooktacular Saturday

    Oct 24, 2024

    Families are invited to Ivy Station in Culver City this Saturday, October 26, for a festive Halloween celebration, "Spooktacular Saturday." From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., children and their families can enjoy a variety of activities including trick-or-treating, crafts, face painting, and story time. 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Enjoy Halloween crafts and coloring, face painting and glitter tattoos, games, the kids boo(k) cart, music, and more in and around Ivy Station's plaza. Visit the Ivy Station...

  • Culver City high school boys football faces a must win situation

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Oct 24, 2024

    During a season some teams play games that can make or break their season. One game that they play can determine league standings or making the playoffs. In the case of the Culver City varsity boys football team both scenarios apply to the Centaurs when they travel to Lawndale to face the Cardinals on Friday night, at 7 p.m. in this Bay league contest. The Bay league is one of the best and most competitive football leagues in Southern California. Inglewood is in first place with a league record...

  • Governor Newsom signs bills Restricting Free Speech and Freedom of the Press

    Stephen Hadland, Culver City Observer Editor & Publisher|Oct 24, 2024

    In what will surely be challenged as a violation of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution which states Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed three measures designed to remove deceptive content from large...

  • Jazz Nights in October

    Oct 24, 2024

    The City of Culver City welcomes you enjoy Sunday evenings in October at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. Talented jazz musicians will perform each Sunday, beginning at 7 PM. Tickets start at $10, with premium seats available for $20. Join us as we hear beautiful sound from award-winning musicians from across the nation. It is the perfect way to wind down your weekends in Downtown Culver City. Jazz Nights Lineup • October 27 - Terry Gibbs/Shorty Rogers Centennial (19-piece Big Band with Vocalist E...

  • City Looks for Input to Streetscape Improvements in Arts District

    Oct 24, 2024

    The community is invited to discuss (and brainstorm!) about potential enhancements to the streetscape medians located in the Culver City Arts District between Helms Avenue and La Cienega Boulevard. The intent of the meeting is to collaborate with local stakeholders to re-envision these medians into a drought tolerant, low maintenance, signature amenity in the District. The meeting will be held on Saturday, October 19th, from10:30 AM to 12 PM. The meeting will be held at The Parks Project,...

  • Bay league football heats up on HomeComing Night at CCHS

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Oct 17, 2024

    When the CIF Southern Section office reconfigured the football leagues in the South Bay and the Westside Culver City high school knew right away, they were put in one of the toughest leagues in the CIF Southern Section. The reality is 7-0 Inglewood, 6-1 Culver City, 5-2 Leuzinger, 5-2 Mira Costa and 3-4 Palos Verdes are all very good football teams that can win games on any given Friday night. "We already knew before the season started how tough the league would be," said Culver City head boys...

  • The City of Culver City's Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee

    Oct 17, 2024

    Join us along with youth panelists from CCHS and EHRAC as they share stories (both positive and challenging) on navigating race relations. Through listening to our youth and facilitated discussion we'll seek to learn what enables our youth to break barriers and build bridges across racial divides and how we can foster a more inclusive community with ease and grace. Enjoy a Special Presentation in Honor of Latino Heritage Month...

  • Oct 17, 2024

    Emersion Music is excited to announce the launch of Emersion Nights, a new monthly series bringing together musicians, artists, and the community through live performances and thought-provoking conversations. The first event takes place on October 23rd at 7:30 PM at The Blue Door located in downtown Culver City, at The Blue Door, 9617 Venice Blvd. featuring the evocative sounds of EMER and the Emersion Ensemble. Following their "Renewal" concert at The Culver Steps, Emersion Music returns with a...

  • Tito's Mexicana Raises Almost $23,000 for the Culver City Arts

    Oct 17, 2024

    A record turnout of over 1,200 locals attended the 7th annual Tito's Tacos Fiesta Mexicana was held last Friday, October 4 at Tito's Tacos in Culver City. Reminder that Tito's Tacos and Tito's Handmade Vodka team up for this wonderful fundraiser raising nearly $23,000 to benefit the Culver City Arts Foundation (100% of the profits go to the nonprofit), and this year was an even bigger success than last year! Please see below & you may also find high rez images from the event at this link...

  • Two Democratic Clubs Cause Confusion Among Culver City Voters

    Oct 17, 2024

    Dear Editor, Unless you're paying close attention, you may get confused between the two Democratic Clubs in town: the longstanding Culver City Democratic Club, and the relatively new Culver City Democrats United. Democrats United was formed in large part as an alternative to the more progressive Culver City Democratic Club. If you oppose the city's rent control ordinance or you don't want Culver City's minimum wage to be on par with LA, then you'll find like-minded individuals in Democrats United. But what you may not know is that while both...

  • Pop on by Our Pop-up Book Sale Saturday

    Oct 17, 2024

    Mark your calendars for another amazing children's book pop-up sale at the Culver City Julian Dixon Library! A great opportunity to buy gently used children's books at super low prices. It will be held on Saturday, October 19 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm in front of the Library. In addition, we will have a special opportunity to meet the author of From Park to Playa. Culver City resident, Nell Cross Beckerman, has written an amazing book about the Park to Playa Trail with lots of local references....

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