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January The Culver City Cultural Affairs Commission held a "town hall" meeting on January 8, with speakers from city staff, representatives from local museums and arts organizations, and members of the public all weighing in on plans for the arts in Culver City. The Culver City Fire Department and Police Department responded to a shooting on Green Valley Circle in the Fox Hills area of Culver City. Initial reports indicated that the victim committed suicide. It was the first reported suicide in...
By Fred Altieri Observer Reporter (EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part 2 of Fed Altieri’s interview with Maury Wills at Westfield, Culver City during the Dodgers’ recent Holiday Tour) Maury Wills: “The players we looked up to and the players we wanted to be like were these older guys that played on Sundays who called themselves semi-pro. I don’t know why semi-pro, they didn’t get paid. “They had mixed-matched uniforms on, argyle socks under the stirrups. If they didn’t get too drunk on Saturday night...
Community Development Department • Hayden–Higuera Properties, LLC – The following photo shows the progress on the construction of a 31,651 square foot tenant improvement at 8600 Hayden Place. • Hayden-Higuera Properties, LLC – The following photo shows the progress on a new 5-level, 556-space parking structure at 8550 Higuera Street. • 4043 Irving Place – This project is approximately 94% complete and within budget. Scheduled for completion in December 2013. A photo from the north side: • 7-Ele...
(EDITOR's NOTE: Fred Altieri completes his two-part series as Culver City High wins the 2013 Ocean League football championship.) By Fred Altieri Observer Reporter Game #7 was the one that put Culver into the driver's seat. In their farewell game with Inglewood High, who is leaving the Ocean League after this school year, the Centaurs put together their most balanced game of the year in terms of controlling the ball. After shocking the Sentinels with two explosive touchdowns, it was the defense...
(EDITOR’s NOTE: Fred Altieri takes us through the Culver City High football season in this two-part series.) PART 1 By Fred Altieri Observer Reporter Culver City High football 2013 is now history as they say and can only be characterized as “drama past sundown.” And Jerry Chabola Stadium was the scene for half of that drama unfolding during every Friday night home game. The newly refurbished football stadium, complete with a state-of-the-art synthetic turf field encircled by a top-flight runni...
City Manager’s Office • Great News on Redevelopment Projects – Major progress has been made in the City’s efforts to complete its remaining projects stemming from the State’s dissolution of redevelopment. These include such projects as the Combined Properties/Hudson Pacific plan for Parcel B, the Washington/National transit oriented development at the Culver City EXPO station by Lowe Enterprises, and the creation of a market hall by Regency Centers at the Washington/Centinela site, among oth...
By Fred Altieri Observer Reporter Culver City High boys basketball sailed into non-favoring winds a few nautical miles due north up the bay in "The Tournament" at Santa Monica High compared to the previous week's successful 3-1 record in Manhattan Beach. This time they came up short by one basket, 60-58, to Palisades in the tourney's bronze match Saturday afternoon for a disappointing 1-3 record in the second week of the season. Accentuating a sluggish start, the Centaurs couldn't find the...
The community is invited to join local area high school students for a day of exhibits and attractions geared toward cultivating interests in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) collegiate majors and professional careers at West Los Angeles College (WLAC) on Saturday, December 21 from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. This free event is sponsored by West's Upward Bound college preparatory programs in partnership with The Traveling Space Museum (TSM). Parking is also free. "Space Day" is TSM's...
By Neil Rubenstein Observer Columnist The election on Dec. 3, 2013 between former Culver City Mayor Christopher Armenta and the son of Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas was disheartening, to say the least. I wrote and then rewrote my take on the 54th Assembly District contest before giving up. There is absolutely no doubt government classes at Culver City High School could easily spend a semester or two dissecting the many ramifications of this race in California. Neil would have...
The Culver City Education Foundation (CCEF) held its first ever Inside Out event on November 22. CCEF officers and CCUSD administrators were on hand to provide information about CCEF's achievements. But the event really kicked into high gear when a flash mob of high school students came out to show their appreciation for the programs, equipment and opportunities CCEF has been making possible for them throughout their school years. The CCHS cheer team and marching band proceeded to welcome their...
Funeral services for Marjorie Farmer, 75, of Culver City will be held at a later day. In accordance with Marjorie's wishes, cremation has taken place. Marjorie passed away on November 27. Marjorie was born January 5, 1938 in Dickinson, ND, the daughter of Tony and Rose (Frank) Rice. She grew up and attended the Iota School #1 in the Emerson area. She would later finish her schooling in south Heart graduating from South Heart High School. Marjorie began her employment at St. Josephs Hospital in...
The Culver City High girls volleyball team was well on its way toward the CIF Championship match when things took a sudden detour a few nights before that. It happened just one block south of the 405 at Sawtelle and Palms on the Windward School campus Tuesday night, November 19. The top-seeded Centaurs fought valiantly on each point but came up short in losing to the Wildcats in straight sets 25-20, 25-19, 25-22. The girls held late leads in the first and third sets, had made a spirited...
Community Development Department • Platinum Investment Group – A Building Permit has been issued for a new 13,600 square foot single-story commercial and retail building with 11,000 square feet of rooftop parking at 5450 Sepulveda Boulevard. • Bunin Chevrolet – Building plans have been approved for a 37,400 square foot tenant improvement to the existing commercial structure and adding a 336 square feet canopy at 6101 Slauson Avenue. • 4043 Irving mixed use project – The project is approximate...
I forgot to mark my calendar so I missed the November 5th birthday celebration of that wonderful actor, Joel McCrea. I see the first day of Hanukkah and Thanksgiving will be celebrated this year on November 28th. The last time this happened was 125 years ago in 1888. I don't know if my memory is correct, but I kinda remember in 1962 or thereabouts Hanukkah fell on December 25th. I guess the political pundits would say Rubenstein is a high propensity voter since he missed voting in only one elect...
For years, West Los Angeles College has been a place where kindergarten through high school students could enrich their academic skills through programs like Westside Extension, Upward Bound and the on-campus preschool. Now, by working with community partners, West is creating even more unique learning experiences for youth in a college setting. In October, for example, Culver City students filled the West Fine Arts Theater to grill the candidates running for the Culver City Unified School...
By Lynne Bronstein Observer Reporter November 22, 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of a dark moment in American and world history-the assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 35th President of the United States. The events of that day, the shots that rang out during a motorcade in Dallas, have been the subject of numerous books, films, magazine articles, official government reports, and unofficial speculation. While the tragedy still has impact and continues to generate portrayals in the media...
Dear Editor, I’ve known Chris Armenta for over a decade. Having served with him for four years on the Culver City Council, I know his heart is in the right place. When asked if I would endorse his campaign for State Assembly, I did so without reservation. However, having seen a recent campaign mailer attacking his opponent, I am withdrawing my support. I have always set a high standard for my own conduct during campaigns. I never engaged in personal attacks, never condoned negative c...
The Culver City Education Foundation will hold an Inside/Out Event on Friday from 7:30 am until 8:45 am on the grass in front of Culver City Middle and High Schools. Every day, inside every CCUSD school, amazing things are happening thanks to the equipment and programs made possible by the Culver City Education Foundation (CCEF). Last year alone CCEF raised over $336,000 for computers, musical instruments, interactive white boards, library books, field trips, academic support and much more....
By Fred Altieri Observer Reporter Remy Grundy, the heart and soul of Culver City High football, remained alone and agonizingly still on one knee down along the western sideline. Poignantly, his hands supported his bowed head in emotional silence that was certainly felt by and shared with each and every one of his teammates. Accompanied only by his faithful 'CC' helmet with the number '15' branded on the back, the senior linebacker realized that he had played his last down ever for his chosen sch...
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor This week in Westside high school sports... Santa Monica High won its first round game in the CIF football playoffs by defeating Channel Islands, 27-0. It was the Vikings' third consecutive shutout. Santa Monica will play Lompoc in the second round Friday night. Santa Monica finished second behind Culver City in the Ocean League... St. Monica was eliminated in the first round by Rio Hondo Prep, 62-28. Rio Hondo Prep is the division's defending champion and...
Did you know that more than 45% of CCUSD students receive free or reduced price lunches at their schools every day? For many students, this vital resource includes free breakfast. In some circumstances, healthy, reliable meals on the weekends are not a guarantee. As we all know, healthy meals are vital for student growth, development and learning. The absence of nutrition on the weekend creates challenges for our children, families and those who serve them in our schools. The CCUSD Backpacks...
Culver City Unified School District Superintendent David LaRose will be the featured speaker at the Friends of the Culver City Youth Health Center's annual meeting on Thursday, November 21. It will be held in the Culver City High library, 4401 Elenda Street, at 7 p.m. LaRose will share his philosophy of considering the whole child as a way to nurture each one toward success. He has been an inspirational force in the school district since his arrival 1½ years ago. His support of the Health...
By Stephen Hadland Observer Publisher Steve Levin, Kathy Paspalis and Susanne Robins were elected to the Culver City Unified School District Board of Education Tuesday night. Karlo Silbiger was defeated in his bid for a second term on the board. While a surprise to many, the seeds of Silbiger's defeat may well lie in his vote not to place a bond for school facilities on Tuesday's ballot and the growing power of United Parents of Culver City (UPCC) which was formed to give parents a bigger voice...
By Lynne Bronstein Observer Reporter Karlo Silbiger Karlo Silbiger was one of three new board members who were elected in the November 2009 election, receiving almost 60 per cent of the vote. He served as Board Vice President for 2011 and Board President in 2012. In addition, he served as a member of the Board's budget subcommittee and was a member of the District Community Arts Team, serving both positions from 2009 to 2011. The son of former City Council member Gary Silbiger, Karlo Silbiger...
(Culver City, Calif.) – On Tuesday, October 29, 90 Culver City High School students will come together to talk about leadership – from starting new clubs to assisting peers in making good choices and strategic decisions throughout high school. The first Centaurian Leadership Conference will be held throughout the school day and will include a variety of workshops run by students and community leaders. Sessions will include everything from Effective Leadership and Community Outreach to Act...
