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It's time to put the icing on the cake. Two weeks ago, the Lady Centaurs won the CIF Division 2 title by scoring a monstrous 62 points. This weekend they will try to duplicate that accomplishment on the California State level when they compete on Friday and Saturday at Buchanan High School in Clovis. Friday is the day the runners qualify for the finals on Saturday. There are 3,892 high schools in California, 3,160 public schools and 730 private schools and Culver City will be sending four girls...
On Saturday at Moorpark high school Culver City high school girls will try to run their way into the history books when they try to win the school's first CIF Championship in track and field. The boys will also be represented but it's the girls' team that has a chance to walk away with the top trophy. The Centaurs will put it all on the line Saturday in the Division 2 CIF Track and Field Finals. "Our athletes have been training and working so hard," said the boys head track and field coach...
Interim Chief of Police Jason Sims has been named as the 27th Chief of Police for the Culver City Police Department. His appointment was announced Monday afternoon, May 15th, by Culver City Mayor Albert Vera. A native of Ventura, California, Chief Sims begins this latest stage in a long career with over 23 years of law enforcement service. Hired in 2000, Chief Sims worked a variety of assignments as a Police Officer including being a Detective for the Crime Impact Team, Special Victim's Unit,...
Special to the Culver City Observer Embarking on a road trip from Tijuana to Rosarito Beach may seem like a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be filled with moments of fear and uncertainty. But fear not, for the journey is worth it, especially when you take in the scenic views and attractions along the way. Discussing this with your friends will provoke some frightful comments but forge ahead as this is an easy 2-hour drive from Sant Monica. One of the highlights of the trip are the...
For the first time in school history the Culver City high school girls track and field team is on top of the CIF Southern Section Division 2 track and field world. The Centaurs scored 62 points last Saturday at Moorpark high school to capture the crown. The second-place team, Golden Valley scored 51 points and JW North placed third with 50 points. It's been a 12-year process under former coach Rayfield M. Beaton and current coach LaShinda Demus. Beaton set the table by winning many league...
Safe Sleep Sites Coming Soon Following Culver City’s prohibition on camping in January, the city directed staff to develop a safe camping program, colloquially known as safe sleep sites. At these sites, residents would have access to restrooms, showers, garbage collection, access to laundry services, health care and more. This program aims to reduce loss of life, eliminate encampments and provide greater access to resources for the homeless community. After Culver City voted to prohibit camping officials announced in February they would move f...
This morning at 5:20 am, Culver City Police Officers responded to a call for service regarding a catalytic converter theft in progress where the suspect pointed a firearm at the victim in the 3300 Block of Cattaraugus Avenue. The suspect was described as a Male Hispanic, approximately 25 years old. Officers met with the victim who advised them that he heard sawing noises coming from outside and noticed the suspect standing near his vehicle. The victim went outside and the suspect pointed a firearm at him, at which time the victim went inside...
The Culver City Council voted 3-2 to end the land dedicated to bicyclists in downtown Culver City. In areas of Los Angeles County along a corridor from downtown Culver City to La Cienega Boulevard, cars share the road with buses and bicyclists, each in their own protected lanes. The stretch of changes on Culver and Washington boulevards make them the first streets in L.A. County to feature a designated bus lane for 2.6 miles and a bike lane for 1.4 miles. The bus lanes are marked with cardinal red stripes, while bike lanes are painted a leafy...
Culver City Police officers on Morning Watch observed a vehicle run a red light while patrolling near the Westfield mall. The officers conducted a traffic stop and developed legal reason to search the driver and his vehicle. In the vehicle, the officers located a handgun and a loaded magazine. It was also learned the driver had a violent criminal history and was prohibited from owning or possessing any firearms. The driver was subsequently arrested for a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Another outstanding arrest by our Morning...
Howard Mitchell, a former long-time Culver City resident, passed away at his Palm Desert, CA home on April 23, 2023. He was 93. Mitch, as he was known to almost everyone, was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Charline, in 2007. Charline taught for many years in the Culver City Unified School District, first as an elementary school teacher and later at the Independent Learning Center. Mitch is survived by sons, Chuck (Angela), Andy (Sandra) and Doug (Sharon); grandchildren, Valerie (Steve),...
On Saturday at Moorpark high school Culver City high school girls will try to run their way into the history books when they try to win the school's first CIF Championship in track and field. The boys will also be represented but it's the girls' team that has a chance to walk away with the top trophy. The Centaurs will put it all on the line Saturday in the Division 2 CIF Track and Field Finals. "Our athletes have been training and working so hard," said the boys head track and field coach...
Do you ever want to get away from it all for just one day? Well a day trip to Ojai from Culver City is a perfect getaway for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and those who seek relaxation. The Ojai winter rains have given way to a most glorious spring seen in years! It’s such a pleasant scenic drive that takes views of orange orchards, babbling brooks, and open country with magnificent mountain views Getting There: There are different ways to reach Ojai. My preferred scenic route is to take the 101 North from Culver City, and follow the signs...
The City Council voted 3-2 to end the land dedicated to bicyclists in downtown Culver City. In areas of Los Angeles County along a corridor from downtown Culver City to La Cienega Boulevard, cars share the road with buses and bicyclists, each in their own protected lanes. The stretch of changes on Culver and Washington boulevards make them the first streets in L.A. County to feature a designated bus lane for 2.6 miles and a bike lane for 1.4 miles. The bus lanes are marked with cardinal red...
Culver City Police officers on Morning Watch observed a vehicle run a red light while patrolling near the Westfield mall. The officers conducted a traffic stop and developed legal reason to search the driver and his vehicle. In the vehicle, the officers located a handgun and a loaded magazine. It was also learned the driver had a violent criminal history and was prohibited from owning or possessing any firearms. The driver was subsequently arrested for a convicted felon in possession of a...
Westside Ballet practices the "GRAND DÉFILÉ," A Presentation of the Full Company, staged by Artistic Director Martine Harley to music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Heath Olvera and Christopher Toledo (front left), Francisca Bugacov (center left) Sawyer Jordan and Dylan Weinstein (center), Isabel Bugacov (center right) Spencer Collins, Evan Hull (front right), Gabriella Calderon (front right). The cast of over 80 student dancers-including over 40 Santa Monica and Culver City residents and s...
The Culver City high school girls softball team won their at-large play-in game last Tuesday on the road against Rancho Cucamonga 5-4. Their next first round game in the CIF Division 3 Playoffs is Thursday (Today 5/4) on the road again against Norwalk at 3:15 p.m. Norwalk is 22-5 overall and 14-0 in the Suburban league while the Centaurs are 15-10 overall and 6-4 in the Bay league. Looking at the schedules it appears that Culver City played in a much tougher league. Hopefully that will put the...
Some high schools are fortunate to send four or five student athletes to the CIF Track and Field preliminaries but when you send 16, that's quite an accomplishment. That's how many the Centaurs will be sending to the Division 2 prelims on Saturday, at Ventura high school. Leading the way for the girls' team will be one of the fastest runners in the nation, Joelle Trepagnier, and the boys' team is led by Kaiden Whitt. Both athletes will be competing in multiple events. Make no mistake, both...
At first glance at the Culver City girl's lacrosse team, it's hard to figure out who the coach is. Everyone on the sideline looks like high school student athletes. The coach is a recent Culver City high school graduate, Catie Shin. After talking to Shin after her team beat Beverly Hills last week you quickly realize why she is the head coach. She is confident and mature beyond her years. "I started coaching in high school and I have coached at the club level (lacrosse)", said Shin after the...
At first glance at the Culver City girl's lacrosse team, it's hard to figure out who the coach is. Everyone on the sideline looks like high school student athletes. The coach is a recent Culver City high school graduate, Catie Shin. After talking to Shin after her team beat Beverly Hills last week you quickly realize why she is the head coach. She is confident and mature beyond her years. "I started coaching in high school and I have coached at the club level (lacrosse)", said Shin after the...
Ce As The SpringHill Company embarks on its first theatrical endeavor in partnership with Center Theatre Group, together the two entertainment companies will bring Will Power's play about two cultural icons Muhammad Ali and Stepin' Fetchit to Los Angeles audiences. Center Theatre Group will work alongside The SpringHill Company's Emmy Award-winning studio team, founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, to bring Will Power's "Fetch Clay, Make Man" to the Kirk Douglas Theatre in June. Emmy Awar...
For the past 12 years the Culver City girls track and field teams have climbed to the top of the high school track and field world. Under the guidance of former girls' head coach Rayfield M. Beaton the Centaurs have been in the spotlight every year. Beaton was a world class runner who attended USC. Now another world class runner, Lashinda Demus has stepped in to coach the girls and she has continued to keep the light burning as bright as ever. The No. 1 ranked CIF Division 2 Centaurs showed the...
Senior Imaan Minwalla , freshman Leena Powell, junior Morgan Maddox and sophomore Joelle Trepagnier all smiles after they ran the 4X100 meter relay race. The same four girls also ran the 4X400 meter relay. They placed sixth in the 4X100 and second in the 4X400 meter relays at the Arcadia Invitational. Photo By Culver City High School...
Culver City senior baseball player Max de la Fuente takes the extra base on a single from first to third with a head first slide....
Culver City high school outdoor spring teams are finally experiencing stable weather and that means more games and more practice times. The baseball, softball, boys' and girls' lacrosse and boys' and girls' track and field teams are gearing up for the final three weeks of Bay league play starting next week. Next week spring break will be over and then the most important part of their seasons will take place. It's important because teams will be trying to make the playoffs and the track and field...
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