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By Neil Rubenstein Observer Columnist General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, announced during a recent visit to Jordan that United States troops could be based in the moderate Arab country for "several years." The mission of the U.S. force, which includes 1,000 troops and a squadron of F-16 and Patriot missile units, is to prevent the war in Syria from spilling over into Jordan. In a study of 187,000 nurses referenced in the September 2013 British magazine BMJ, it was...
(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...
There couldn't be a more appropriate film to hit theatres this Thanksgiving weekend than HOMEFRONT. Based on Chuck Logan's best selling novel, HOMEFRONT is rooted in hearth and home. Adapted for the screen by Sylvester Stallone, HOMEFRONT boasts a stellar cast, performances that go through the roof and a perfect blend of action and emotion, all expertly choreographed by director Gary Fleder. Led by Jason Statham and James Franco, each performance is as superb as the next, particularly when it...
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...
Haven't been to a dentist lately? You may be at an increased risk for heart attack or stroke. A few studies have shown poor oral health to increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, complications in diabetes, and more. Additional studies need to be done to ratify these preliminary findings. Have you heard about the great program in Ventura County? The Moorpark Unified School District and Moorpark Community College have started the college experience for high school juniors...
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor Venice High, the last Westside team remaining in the current football playoffs, lost its semi-final game to Crenshaw, 30-25 last Friday. Crenshaw and Narbonne will play for the LA City Section championship. Venice, the Western League champion, was the No. 3 seed in the playoff tournament. Coach Angelo Gasca’s team finished with a 10-3 record. BASKETBALL Santa Monica High will hold its annual early season tournament this week. Among the entrants will be p...
Former UCLA head football coach Rick Neuheisel was probably one of the most satisfied people in America after UCLA beat USC 35-17 Saturday night. Neuheisel recruited Brett Hundley three or four years ago to play for UCLA. Hundley was supposed to be the player who was going to put UCLA football back in the national spotlight. Against USC he showed why he was so highly recruited out of Chandler High School in Arizona. His performance against USC will go down as one of the best games played by a...
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor There hasn’t been a lot written about this, but I’ve been told there are an unusually high number of USC undergraduate football players eligible for the NFL draft. The number I’ve heard is 33. That’s a lot. Some aren’t likely to be high NFL draft choices but they provide depth at USC and they would be missed. Some have redshirted and that year counts toward NFL eligibility. If a player has been in the program for three years, even if one year he redshirte...
By Fred Altieri Observer Reporter It was: "Heartbrrreak!", a phrase coined and famously emphasized by the late great Los Angeles Laker announcer Chick Hearn. The Culver City High boys basketball team was mere seconds away from running the table at the Mira Costa Pacific Shores Tournament that initiated the 2013-14 basketball season. A jump shot from the right corner along the baseline just missed as time expired in the Centaurs' overtime loss to host Mira Costa, 59-58 in Saturday night's...
The literary world first met young Ender Wiggins back in 1977 when he appeared as the protagonist in a short story written by Orson Scott Card. This was the story of a young boy named Ender set centuries into the future in a world that had fought, and barely defeated, an alien race known as "Buggers" (changed to "Formics" in later writings). In order to prepare for anticipated future battles with the Buggers, the best and the brightest children were taken from their families and shipped off to...
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 Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor Santa Monica High's football season ended in a 42-10 loss to Lompoc. It was the third straight year Samohi reached the second round of the CIF playoffs. Santa Monica finished with a 7-5 record. The Vikings finished second to Culver City in the Ocean league. VENICE A 28-14 victory over San Pedro lifted Venice into a semi-final game in the LA City Section football playoffs. Venice will play at Crenshaw Friday night....
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...
