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Community Development • Airport Marina Ford/Honda – A permit has been issued for three new auto service buildings at 6002 Centinela Avenue. • 76 Station – A permit has been issued for demolition of an existing commercial structure and construction of new 2,676 square foot commercial food mart at 10638 Culver Boulevard. • Leslie’s Pool Supply – Plans have been approved for a 2,326 square foot tenant improvement at 10814 Jefferson Boulevard. • Grillant – Plans have been submitted for a new restaur...
By John Nachbar City Manager Community Development • Airport Marina Ford/Honda – A permit has been issued for three new auto service buildings at 6002 Centinela Avenue. • 76 Station – A permit has been issued for demolition of an existing commercial structure and construction of new 2,676 square foot commercial food mart at 10638 Culver Boulevard. • Leslie’s Pool Supply – Plans have been approved for a 2,326 square foot tenant improvement at 10814 Jefferson Boulevard. • Grillant – Plans have be...
By Stephen Hadland Observer Publisher The graveside services were held last Sunday morning for Ken Ruben at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Commerce. Ruben, a train buff and longtime advocate for public transportation, passed away on Thursday morning, March 12. Ruben was 72. Ari Noonan of thefrontpageonline.com said it best: "He is gone. "A man who never held public office, never was prominent in commerce, never accumulated the most remote form of wealth but rose to the perch of being one of Culver...
By Neil Rubenstein Observer Columnist Theodorsia and I are looking forward to Saturday, March 14 when from 6 p.m. to 7:30 Dr. Jeffery Clements, author and publisher of APHELION, will review, discuss, and sign his powerful science fiction thriller. This event will be held at the Mayme A. Clayton Library and Museum, 4130 Overland Avenue, Culver City, endorsed by Congresswoman Karen Bass and hosted by Dr. T. R. Porter, Los Angeles Unified School District Charter School Coordinator. This event will...
To think of heart disease and stroke as America’s leading killers is alarming, until you factor in the good news: 80 percent of heart disease and stroke can be prevented. No matter where you are in life, it’s never too late to make better health choices. All you need is a goal, a plan and the desire to live a longer, healthier life. For Heart Month, the American Heart Association (AHA) challenges Los Angeles residents to commit to one simple lifestyle change for a start to improve your heart and brain health. It recommends seven factors – c...
By Neil Rubenstein Observer Columnist As my brothers, sister and I were growing up in the southwest part of Los Angeles, Papa, like most parents, gave us good advice and taught his kids strong family values. I remember one of dad’s favorite sayings: “If you take the high road nobody can spit in your face.” Unfortunately, not everybody heard the word. Case in point. For Seat No. 1 for Los Angeles Community College Trustees, Francesca Vega falsely claims she was endorsed by the Los Angeles Count...
By Neil Rubenstein Observer Columnist Can it be true? The pensions for generals and admirals will be trimmed to ensure they make no more in retirement than they earned while in uniform. I guess the straw that broke the camel’s back was a retired four star officer with 43 years’ experience was getting a pension of $272,892 per year. We’ve talked numerous times over these many years, going back to when I was a county commissioner and Herb Wesson was chief of staff for Supervisor Burke. Yes, yes,...
By Neil Rubenstein Observer Columnist Maria, AKA the wild gypsy lady and I were talking quietly in our usual coffee house. You know the one; it’s by the railroad tracks near the on ramp. She was telling me the reasons I should give up coffee for tea: 1. Tea is good for your heart, especially green or black tea, giving you a reduced risk of stroke. 2. A study done in 50 countries showed black tea was associated with a lower risk of Type 2 diabetes. 3. A larger study done in 2013 showed that tea d...
Donald Ormand "Don" Chandler was born in Oregon City, Oregon, on September 19, 1924. He grew up on a small beef ranch owned by his parents, Harry and Frieda Chandler, and had his primary and high school education in Oregon City schools. After completing high school, Don enrolled at a local junior college, where he studied engineering until he was drafted into the United States Army. Don served with the U.S. First Army and after basic training was shipped to England. He entered Occupied Europe...
Sandra Coopersmith It should come as no surprise that Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center ("Kaiser"), which serves many in Culver City and surrounding communities, continues to garner accolades, its latest being the prestigious Environmental Excellence Award from Practice Greenhealth, the national membership organization for hospitals and health systems committed to environmentally responsible operations and care. The award, in recognition of the significant strides Kaiser has...
The Roxana Todd Hodges Stroke Foundation will present a free community education event in partnership with the Culver City Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department. How you can prevent a stroke, including risk factors, warning signs, educational materials, free screenings and more! The event will be held on Thursday, June 5, from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. at the Culver City Senior Center, 4095 Overland Avenue (corner of Culver Blvd. & Overland Ave.) Parking will be available at the Senior Center lot or across the street at Veterans Memorial...
By Neil Rubenstein Observer Columnist I see State Senator Rod Wright is awaiting sentencing by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Kennedy. This will allow Gardena Assembly Member Bradford to move up. Now comes the icing on the cake. Could Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas be looking at going to Washington, D.C.? Everybody knows Congressmen are not term limited and therefore it's a juicy plum of a job. May I suggest our friend Maxine Waters just might retire in four years . . . hmmm . . . and then . ....
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...
Are your readers aware how swimming is taught in our schools in Culver City? Students are required to lay flat on a medicine ball in the gym and are supposed to simulate a breast stroke through the air. Sound ridiculous? Especially when nearby, we have a 20,000 sq ft. Natatorium swimming pool that has been left to deteriorate to a horrid state. Closing the Culver City School Natatorium swimming pool meant closing the door to those students, teachers, and even the community who need to have a...
There’s something for everyone this week with a mixed bag of movies opening at the box office and some of them concurrently airing on VOD. Offering up everything from pee-in-your-pants laughter to reflective contemplation, let’s take a look at some of your movie choices this week. JEWTOPIA Many of you may have heard of and/or experienced the phenomena called JEWTOPIA. What began as a small stage production in Los Angeles ten years ago morphed into a smash Broadway hit and spawned an hil...
Three DouglasPlus Plays Scheduled Three of Los Angeles’ hottest solo theatre artists will be presented in DouglasPlus this September, and audience members will be able to see all three shows for a total of $60. Luis Alfaro’s “St. Jude,” Trieu Tran’s “Uncle Ho to Uncle Sam” and Roger Guenveur Smith’s “Rodney King” will be performed in repertory at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. Previews begin September 14; the opening night for “St. Jude” is September 19, and “Uncle Ho to Uncle Sam” and “Rodney King” are to open September 22. Perfo...
The Fans Speak: New Dodger Owners Are Succeeding The Dodgers got off to a terrible start, then made a dramatic recovery and reached the Al-Star break with a 47-47 record, good enough to be a contender in the Western Division. It remains to be seen if they’ll continue their recent surge. But one conclusion can be drawn. Fans are very happy with the new ownership. The fans spoke their mind when more than 206,000 turned out to see the Dodgers play the Colorado Rockies last weekend. It was the f...
Shawn Kemp has been in a slump lately and he hit bottom Monday night by striking out four times and dropping a fly ball against the Angels. Kemp is the Dodgers’ biggest star, a National league MVP candidate and a proud man. “He has a lot of pride,” says manager Don Mattingly. But it is Mattingly’s job to give the Dodgers the best chance of winning each day, and sometimes a manager is inclined to take drastic action. So Kemp was removed from a game last week in a double switch, a move commonly ma...
Baseball is a team sport and is often noted for its mystical association with the world of numbers. So far the 2013 Culver City High baseball team is performing as a very good team while displaying an aptitude for creating very good numbers. In the second week of action the Centaurs played three games in four days and won two. They took the high scoring offense from their Opening Day 12-0 shutout victory over Hoover on the road to Venice High on Wednesday, February 27, and scored another 12...
Pop the champagne cork because it’s time to ring in the New Year on Monday night. With an effervescent mood in the air, the turn of the year is an auspicious time to turn away the old year and face the new one. New Year’s Day is the oldest and most universal holiday. The earliest recording of a New Year’s Eve celebration is thought to have taken place in Mesopotamia, c 2000 B.C. The origins of the first day of the year can be traced to the Romans who were the first to observe New Year’s Day in...
Early in the 2012 season, Dodgers star center fielder Matt Kemp is already having a breakout season and on course to top last year’s MVP-type performance. Last season, the only player in the National League standing in Kemp’s way of capturing the MVP title was Milwaukee’s Ryan Braun. Kemp fell short by six points of being awarded the crown. Subsequently, Braun almost lost the title due to an accusation of taking performance-enhancing drugs, but was later vindicated due to a successful appea...
Recent statistics show that the number of children who are overweight in America has tripled since 1980. According to a recent Obesity in America study this condition significantly increases the risk of a number of life-threatening conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and some types of cancer. OBA statistics also reflect a dramatic rise in the number of people – approximately 65% – who are now overweight. The data also shows that 31% of the population now suffers from obesity, compared with “only” 23% in...
The Culver-Palms Family YMCA will partner with the community to keep America fit and healthy. The YMCA is opening its doors for a week-long open house filled with wellness lectures and screenings, fun classes and community neighborhood events, culminating in a Health Expo at the YMCA branch on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with health vendors and screenings, exercise demos and lectures. RSVP’s appreciated. Sunday 10:30 am . Pilates in the Park with Janice Ward at Lindbergh Park. An hour of Pilates to stretch and strengthen. Monday 9a.m.to 1...
