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Happy New Year, Culver City! Come on in, have a seat 🪑and let us share what we were up to on New Year's Eve. In addition to keeping eyes out for impaired driving, in the span of just a few hours, officers made 4 arrests for theft related offenses. First, at 11:10 pm near Bristol Parkway and Centinela Avenue, officers observed a suspicious subject with not one, but two bicycles in his possession. The subject was found in possession of methamphetamine, burglary tools, access cards, vehicle re...
Reversing previous statements that Shamsud-Din Jabbar did not act alone in his murderous rampage down Bourbon Street in New Orleans FBI now says they believe Shamsud-Din Jabbar acted alone in New Orleans in what they described as a terror attack inspired by ISIS. “Let me be very clear about this point, this was an act of terrorism. It was premeditated and an evil act,” said Christopher Raia, deputy assistant director of the FBI’s counterterrorism division, on Thursday. “We do not assess at this point…that anyone else is involved in this atta...
Sa The Reversing previous statements that Shamsud-Din Jabbar did not act alone in his murderous rampage down Bourbon Street in New Orleans FBI now says they believe Shamsud-Din Jabbar acted alone in New Orleans in what they described as a terror attack inspired by ISIS. “Let me be very clear about this point, this was an act of terrorism. It was premeditated and an evil act,” said Christopher Raia, deputy assistant director of the FBI’s counterterrorism division, on Thursday. “We do not assess at this point…that anyone else is involved...
Today, at approximately 3:15 a.m. CST, an individual drove a pickup truck into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing at least 10 and injuring dozens of others. After hitting the crowd, he exited the vehicle and fired upon local law enforcement. Law enforcement returned fire, and the subject was pronounced deceased at the scene. Two law enforcement officers were injured and transported to a local hospital. The subject has been identified as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a...
Culver city offers curbside collection of your Christmas tree. Residents can put their tree in a green waste bin for collection on their regular refuse, recycling, and organics waste collection day. Curbside collection for Culver City until January 311.Park Your Tree program Residents can drop off their tree at the following parks: Fox Hills Park, Syd Kronenthal Park, Culver West Park, or Veterans Park. Before dropping off, residents should remove all decorations, tinsel, and stand from the...
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters: BEACH AREA WARNINGS: · 28th Street extension in Manhattan Beach 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain. · Pulga storm drain at Will Rogers State Beach 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain. · Manhattan Beach Pier in Manhattan Beach 100 yards up and down the coast from the pi...
The City of Culver City is pleased to announce that J.R. Wright is the City's new Chief Information Officer. He will lead the Information Technology Department and will report to City Manager John Nachbar. "I am truly excited to join the dedicated team at Culver City and to have the opportunity to work alongside such talented and passionate individuals. My mission is to leverage the power of technology to enhance the quality of life for residents, support local businesses, and help create a more...
At 6:30 pm Saturday night, officers responded to a radio call of a suspicious subject that was spotted walking to the rear of a resident's backyard on the 4300 block of Jackson Avenue. When officers arrived moments later and confronted the suspect, he began fighting with officers and ran towards the La Ballona Creek. Officers pursued the suspect on foot and he attempted to evade them by scaling over a fence into the exterior of a business at the 4600 block of Leahy Street. The suspect then...
The West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) is making water conservation accessible to people who want an easy way to incorporate sustainability into their lives. West Basin will host six drive-through rain barrel pick-up events at locations throughout the service area to give away 1,500 barrels. The program begins on Saturday, November 16, 2024, and concludes on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Interested participants must register at www.westbasin.org/rain-barrels to qualify for up to two...
The City of Culver City launched a new, publicly accessible residential development dashboard, providing residents and stakeholders with an up-to-date, transparent view of housing projects currently under development review. This online report, which will be updated monthly, details key information on each project, including its type, status, and the number of units, with a breakdown of affordable versus market-rate housing units. As of November 2024, the pipeline includes 26 active residential...
Santa Monica College's John Drescher Planetarium continues its Friday evening events in winter 2025 with free, live virtual shows presented online at smc.edu/planetarium. The winter shows will explore the different types of galaxies, present an update on Mars robots Perseverance and Curiosity, provide a quick tour of the Moon's 'seas' and craters, and consider the latest definitions of 'space' and 'astronauts.' Winter shows also include the popular "A Walk Around the Winter Hexagon," with specta...
The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) will waive all late penalties and field enforcement fees for pet owners purchasing or renewing pet licenses between December 1, 2024, and February 28, 2025. Pet owners are required to have a valid pet license and their pet must be spayed/neutered and microchipped if they reside in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. This requirement also applies to residents of cities that contract with the County and have adopted the County's ordinance regarding animals. "Providing...
An Inglewood man, who in 2022 was granted compassionate release after serving 26 years in federal prison for armed robberies of armed couriers, has been found guilty by a jury of robbing a Brinks courier at gunpoint in a bank parking lot near LAX in August 2023, the Justice Department has announced. Markham David Bond, 61, was found guilty late Thursday of one count of interference with commerce by robbery (Hobbs Act), one count of using a firearm during a crime of violence, and one count of...
Culver City Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37)released the following statement after being elected Whip of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for the 119th Congress: "I am deeply honored to be chosen to serve as Whip of the Congressional Black Caucus for the 119th Congress. Known as the 'conscience of the Congress,' the CBC is grounded in our pursuit of justice, equity, and opportunity for Black Americans. With unprecedented challenges ahead, our role as that conscience and our shared...
The 8th District is currently working a mass casualty incident involving a vehicle that drove into a large crowd on Canal and Bourbon Street at approximately 3:15 AM. This is an active scene. Stay off of Bourbon from Canal to Dumaine and from Royal to Dauphine. There are 15 fatalities. There are 30 injured that have been transported to the following hospitals: University Medical Center Touro Hospital East Jefferson General Hospital Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson Campus Ochsner Baptist Campus...
Police Recover Stolen Trailer, Arrest Suspect, and Rally Resources to Replace Equipment for Local Organization in Time for the Holidays When Culver City Police learned on November 22nd that the trailer belonging to local organization Walk 'n Rollers had been stolen, with all its equipment inside, they sprang into action. Investigators knew locating the trailer would prove difficult, but they dug in and got to work. A few weeks later, the work paid off. Thanks to the diligent work of detectives,...
Culver City resident and West Los Angeles College (West) student Henrique Sertao was selected to be among the first students in the newly launched Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Student Spotlight of the Week program. He was selected from over 200,000 students in the nine-campus district which includes West, located in Culver City. "Mr. Sertao stands out as an exceptional student, consistently achieving top exam scores and demonstrating a remarkable ability to learn, understand,...
On Tuesday, December 17, Culver City Unified School District (CCUSD) Superintendent Brian Lucas swore in two new Board members as Triston Ezidore assumed the presidency of the district. CCUSD includes 6,800+ students in ten school sites from TK - 12th grade, a continuation high school, an iAcademy and an adult school. Elected on November 5, Andrew Lachman and Lindsay Carlson were seated in their new board positions, succeeding Dr. Kelly Kent and Ms. Paula Amezola, who stepped down from their nine- and four-year terms, respectively. Lachman and...
On Sunday, December 22, at approximately 6:40p.m., Police Department officers responded to the scene of a fatal traffic collision at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Chelsea Avenue. The victim was crossing Wilshire southbound when she was struck by a vehicle heading eastbound on Wilshire. The vehicle, a white Toyota Rav4, was seen by witnesses fleeing the scene at a high rate of speed. Tragically, the victim, a Vietnam War veteran and Santa Monica resident, was pronounced deceased at the scene. SMPD's Major Accident Response Team...
Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States and winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, died peacefully Sunday, Dec. 29, at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family. He was 100, the longest-lived president in U.S. history. President Carter is survived by his children - Jack, Chip, Jeff, and Amy; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rosalynn, and one grandchild. "My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love,"...
At approximately 8:57 am on Saturday, December 14, Culver City Police received a report of a robbery that occurred Jin's Shell Services at the corner of Culver Boulevard and Motor Avenue. Police immediately responded to the area and contacted the victim. The victim was treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries sustained in the robbery. Simultaneously, officers searched the immediate area for the suspect, who had fled eastbound on Culver Boulevard on foot. Officers quickly set up a...
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters: BEACH AREA WARNINGS: · Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu 100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon. · Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach 100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms. · Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach 100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps. · Cas...
Chabad of Culver City and The Culver Steps will host a community Hanukkah celebration on the first night at The Culver Steps. celebrate Chanukah at The Culver Steps! Chabad of Culver City will host a Grand Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration in the Upper Plaza on Thursday, December 26th, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Grand menorah lighting ceremony, live Chanukah music, hot latkes, doughnuts, chocolate gelt, amazing magic show for all ages, fun crafts & activities for kids, talented...
Southern California firefighters, along with presenting sponsor Subaru, in celebrating the 32nd year of the Spark of Love Toy Drive – the largest community toy drive in the nation! This special community campaign collects new, unwrapped toys and sports equipment for children and teens in need. The Spark of Love Toy Drive will run through December 24. For Culver City, there will be toy drop-off locations will be: Station 1: 9600 Culver Blvd. Station 2: 11252 Washington Blvd. Station 3: 6030 B...
