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To kick off International Compost Awareness Week (May 5-11), Athens American Organics and the Culver City Public Works Environmental Programs and Operations Division (EPO) are teaming up to provide free compost! The event will be held on Saturday May 4 from 8 a.m. until noon in the parking lot across from the Boneyard Dog Park at Culver City Park, located at 9800 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City. Compost is used to improve or maintain high-quality soil, grow healthy plants, reduce fertilizer and pesticide use, improve water quality and protect the...
The Culver City Observer believes that a fundamental part of life is learning how to write. This week we will feature the first-place winner Delina Melaku. We will be featuring the writing of other winners in the upcoming weeks. The ASB sponsored this year's contest. The first-place winner received a $50 Amazon gift card and the 2nd and 3rd place winners received $25 Amazon gift cards. Students were encouraged to write a piece of fiction or poetry that shows a unique perspective of the world,...
Debbie Cahill's warm, colorful office at the Culver City Senior Center includes a creatively chaotic filing system. "My office is like an archeological dig," she explained. "If you want to know what happened 15 years ago, just go to the bottom of one of the piles and you'll find all the history of what we did." That is about to change, as Cahill is retiring on March 17th. "After 15 years of having the privilege and challenge of the position of Senior Programming Specialist at the Senior Center,...
Stephen Robb is Held on $1.1 Million Bail A 39-year-old man is being held on $1.1 million bail at the Culver City jail after he barricaded himself in a local hotel room for several hours on Monday morning, fired at police offers and caused the closure of Sepulveda Boulevard before surrendering to local authorities. The man, Stephen Chauncey Robb, has been charged with attempted murder of a police officer. On Monday morning at 5:40, the Culver City Police Department arrived at the Ramada Inn,...
The Cleveland Browns were unbeaten at home in 2018 heading into Sunday’s game with the Los Angeles Chargers. The Browns were 2-0-1 at home and looking like a team that could become a factor in the AFC Central race. They were coming off an impressive division home win over the Baltimore Ravens. That was until the Chargers rolled into Cleveland and crushed their hopes. Behind a running attack that averaged 6.8 yards per carry and gained a total of 246 yards on the ground, the Chargers rolled o...
Michael "Mike" Nagy, a beloved and longtime fixture in Culver City's firefighting community, passed away on Sept. 18. He was 52. His wife of 12 years, Susan Preletz, was at his side. Mr. Nagy was a Battalion Chief with the Culver City Fire Department and last served as Fire Marshal. Born in Hollywood, he was a graduate of Loyola High School, a United States Air Force veteran and an alumnus of University of Redlands. In addition to wife Susan, Mr. Nagy is survived by his sister Nina (Nagy)...
Despite sharing a name, Tito's Tacos (titostacos.com), and Tito's Handmade Vodka (titosvodka.com) are not related. However, they definitely have three things in common: an unquestionable commitment to presenting the best possible product to their customers; accolades and prestigious awards reflecting the excellence of those products; and a strong philanthropic streak coupled with a desire to serve the community. With 12,000 mini tacos and 3,500 mini burritos planned, Lynne Davidson, who runs...
More than 1,000 Culver City residents and other Westsiders joined dozens of local police officers and firefighters this week to celebrate "National Night Out," the annual countrywide event that's geared toward making communities safer and strengthening the bond between the public and law-enforcement agencies. Visitors at the free event at Veterans Memorial Park perused dozens of community booths, chatted with police officers and watched demonstrations that included an impressive showing of the C...
By Ron Bassilian I suppose my name has gotten out a bit ahead of me. In the past few months I’ve gone from casual observer of Culver City politics, to concerned citizen, to specter of the "Alt Right" that the City Council must defend against in the interest of all things human. It’s gotten a bit out of control, a bit much for any mortal voter to bear. So, I figure you should all know a bit about me, the man who was behind the June 8th Brown Act complaint against our Council, and how a few simple queries on rent control and policing have met...
By Sandra Coopersmith "Elegance is not the prerogative of those who have just escaped from adolescence, but of those who have already taken possession of their future." Coco Chanel To find vibrant, outgoing and elegant women, you need look no further than the Culver City Senior Center, where seven very capable representatives impressed the audience and judges Sunday afternoon, May 20, as Culver City Senior Citizens Association and Culver City Exchange Club presented their search for Ms. Culver...
Three Culver City residents were attacked by two pit bulls that also injured another dog in San Francisco on Sunday morning, police said. The local residents -- two women, aged 43 and 18, and a 49-year-old man -- suffered bite wounds on their left hands. A 23-year-old female victim who lives in San Francisco "sustained bite wounds to her right hand," said San Francisco Police who are now seeking the two dogs and their owner/handler. Police has not released the names of the victims. The incident...
Like to smile? Want to do a good deed? Then on Sunday, May 20 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. stop by Centinela Feed & Pet Supplies, 5299 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, (310) 572-6107, for the book signing of "Going to the Dogs and Other Critters," Dr. Janet Cameron Hoult's witty and whimsical collection of poems that animal lovers of all ages will enjoy. It is also available online by going to amazon.com and typing in her name, and can be ordered in paperback or for Kindle. Book proceeds are being...
For those who read my commentary years ago remember I wrote about an experimental stem cell treatment to be used on patients with spinal cord injuries. It now appears Rancho Los Amigos will partner with USC to participate in a multi-million-dollar clinical study proving such therapy can restore key motor functions. I just reread the April 25, 2017 issue of Time Magazine. In my opinion the cover story should be read by everyone as it discusses the $13.9 Trillion United States debt and the...
Betty June Dumbauld, 97, passed peacefully away on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at her home in Florence. She was born on Aug. 28, 1920, in St. Joseph, Mo., to Mrs. Elaine Marie Lannic and Mr. Willard Prindle. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, James Samuel Dumbauld in 2007. They were married on Nov. 20, 1943, in Los Angeles. Betty was beloved by her large family and many friends. She is survived by her daughters: Diane Elaine Harris and her husband Jim, of Newburgh, Ind.; and Jivan Joti...
Here’s my attempt at a rebuttal to Bruce Ander’s letter written November 30-December 6, 2017.With so many dozens of brand-new teachers with little or no real classroom experience having been hired by the district in the past three years, one would think that the district’s average cost of its teaching staff would be way down. But, if you check out the CCUSD/CCFT negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreements (on the district’s website under Fiscal Services) covering this and last school years (...
This Month’s Walk Begins at Culver City Park at Jefferson And Duquesne this Saturday September 16 at 8:45 am. Dr. Carpenter will speak On ‘Curing Cancer 2017.’ park next to the boneyard dog park and continue up the ramp to Bill Botts little league field and on toward Baldwin Hills overlook. Then we are encouraged to join the City Of Culver City and the Culver City Historical Society at the ‘Centennial Birthday Party In The Park’ at Veterans Park, 4117 Overland Avenue From 11 am To 7 pm. Historical Bus Tours will be held from noon To 5 pm....
It's been far too long since Goldie Hawn graced the silver screen which, in and of itself, makes SNATCHED a welcome addition to this weekend's movie-going. But add the direction of Jonathan Levine and comedic antics of Amy Schumer and SNATCHED bodes well for an entertaining few hours of laughter in this mother-daughter caper of epic proportion. In spite of a lackluster script by Katie Dippold, which often feels like ideas were just thrown against the computer screen and whatever stuck was incorp...
To kick off International Compost Awareness Week May 7-13 Culver City Public Works Environmental Programs and Operations Division (EPO) and American Organics (AO) is holding a free compost giveaway event in the parking lot adjacent to the Bone Yard Dog Park. Compost is used to improve or maintain high quality soil, to grow healthy plants, reduce the use of fertilizer and pesticides, improve water quality and protect the environment. Where: Bill Botts Park 9800 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, Ropes Course PARKING LOTWhen: The event is on Saturday...
Like the true legend that he has quickly become, JOHN WICK is back! Ready to allay our fears and be the lone voice of reason and revenge in a world gone crazy. While there's no holds barred high-octane adrenaline rush in this action-packed one-man wrecking team, John Wick delivers much more than an explosive non-stop annihilation of the bad guy; he has a moral code that makes him stand a bit taller, fight a lot harder, and endear himself even more to the movie masses in JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2. In...
Would you believe? Would anyone believe? Awhile back a Georgia lawmaker, Gerald Greene (R-Cuthbert), was shot in the leg behind an adult entertainment store. Furthermore, Greene had several thousand dollars in donations for storm relief efforts in his pocket that the shooter didn’t get. Greene’s story claims he parked his vehicle and planned to walk to a nearby liquor store to buy lottery tickets. After being wounded Greene walked to the liquor store where the police found him. Greene des...
The Michelson Found Animals Foundation, Inc. is excited to announce its first ever multi-rescue adoption event, Paws in the Park(ing lot), at Adopt & Shop Culver City on Sunday, March 5 from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free to the public and will feature a coalition of seven welfare groups including adoptable cats & dogs from Adopt & Shop, Wag & Walks, Angel City Pit Bulls, Downtown Dog Rescue, Stray Cat Alliance, Kitten Rescue and Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles (SNPLA). Pet adoption fees will be consistent among the seven participating...
Screenland 5K The City is cosponsoring the Screenland 5K, which will take place the morning of Sunday, February 26 throughout downtown Culver City. This Centennial related event is open to the public. Please visit www.screenland5K.com for more information and check out some important information about ways to volunteer and navigate Culver CityBus services in found this report. Culver City Business Ribbon Cutting Mayor Jim B. Clarke and Council Members Meghan Sahli-Wells and Göran Eriksson...
Words are just words. You think? While we may think we know what words mean, the stamina is in their associative power. (Think you know what stamina means? Please see below). Fuzzy, friendly words are popping up in politics. We see them and our eyes glaze; we think we understand, yet the landscape changes nano-momentarily. Here's a handy shortlist to test yourself. Post-truth It used to be "Truth justice and the American Way." Where is Superman when we need him? We're not in Kansas anymore. If...
A little over a week after hosting thousands of customers for the 85th Anniversary of Petrelli’s the Petrelli family invites you to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner in a most traditional way. That’s the way George Petrelli and his Uncle Joe insisted it be done and the tradition carries on. You will think you’re at family dinner with the traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings in the recently remodeled restaurant. Soups, salad, yams, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberries just the way Mom made it except without all the fuss and who could...
As if David MacKenzie's award-worthy "Hell or High Water" wasn't enough of a reason to celebrate cinema, and particularly the American western, Antoine Fuqua brings us the high octane stunning reimagination of "The Magnificent Seven." But now lauded horror genre writer/director/editor Ti West enters the corral with IN A VALLEY OF VIOLENCE, a real rootin' tootin' western but with a Ti West twist, proving yet again that the western is alive and well and very much beloved. As we saw with "The...
