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A Beverly Hills man was sentenced to five years behind barsthis week for trying to hire a “hit man” to kill a woman he briefly dated in 2020. In June, Scott Berkett, 25, pleaded guilty to a single count of using interstate facilities to commit murder-forhire, which carries a prison sentence of up to 10 years. However, prosecutors agreed to seek a penalty of no more than five years, according to the plea agreement filed in Los Angeles federal court. Federal prosecutors said Berkett met the victim online, and she flew to Los Angeles to meet him...
September 24 marks the return of the Culver City Rotary Community Foundation’s Walk & Roll Festival. The Walk & Roll Festival is a free, family-friendly event focused on teaching kids how to safely ride their bikes to and from school. As part of the city-wide Safe Routes to School program, the Festival is open to all Culver City students as well as neighboring schools. Now in its 10th year, the Walk & Roll Festival has proven to be a valuable community event for kids of all ages. Participants h...
Culver City police arrested a motorist in the early hours of September 13 on "suspicion of manufacturing assault weapons." The arrest occurred around 1:45 a.m. near the corner of Sepulveda Boulevard and Pigott Avenue, after officers conducted a traffic stop for numerous hazardous violations, according to the Culver City Police Department. "While speaking with the driver and passenger, the officers could see illegal drug paraphernalia in plain sight," said CCPD in a Facebook post. "Through their...
The Culver City Chamber of Commerce will hold two Candidates’ Forums over the next two weeks to find out more about those running for the City Council and School Board this November. The Chamber will host a forum for City Council Candidates on Tuesday, September 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Exceptional Children's Foundation - Kayne Eras Center, 5350 Machado Road. Culver City. All six Candidates are expected to attend the event and provide answers to important issues facing Culver City in the comi...
West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) announced today that it will host five drive-through rain barrel pick-up events at locations throughout the service area to give away a total of 1500 barrels. The event series will begin on Saturday, September 24, 2022 and conclude on Saturday, November 19. Eligible program participants must register at www.westbasin.org/rain-barrels to reserve up to two free 50-gallon rain barrels valued at approximately $80 each. “The West Basin Board is h...
A bill that would double the number of health clinics on school campuses is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom for approval despite objections from anti-abortion groups that contend the clinics would make it easier for students to end pregnancies. Assembly Bill 1940 would set aside $100 million for schools to build or expand an estimated 200 health clinics offering free medical care, dental services, mental health counseling, reproductive health care and other services for students and, in some cases,...
A Beverly Hills man was sentenced to five years behind bars this week for trying to hire a "hit man" to kill a woman he briefly dated in 2020. In June, Scott Berkett, 25, pleaded guilty to a single count of using interstate facilities to commit murder-for-hire, which carries a prison sentence of up to 10 years. However, prosecutors agreed to seek a penalty of no more than five years, according to the plea agreement filed in Los Angeles federal court. Federal prosecutors said Berkett met the victim online, and she flew to Los Angeles to meet...
By David Ganezer Observer Staff Writer "He's survived by his wife Jennifer and his kids Dominic and Jenna. He was a loving, genuine and caring person." .11.22: A Culver City neighborhood came out to wash cars to honor the memory of Byron Simmons, who died in a motorcycle crash last Sunday. He was 42. The carwash is a fundraiser for his family, to cover funeral costs and other expenses. The carwash is on the corner of Sawtelle and Hayter Avenue. This is about 3 blocks west of the intersection of...
The Culver City Sister City Committee, a non-profit organization that fosters international friendship, seeks four high school students (two boys and two girls) to participate in an exchange trip to our sister city in Kaizuka, Japan from Feb. 10-21, 2023. We will hold an informational meeting on Sept. 21, 2022, beginning at 3:30 at the Julian Dixon County Library/4975 Overland Ave/Culver City, CA 90230 Applicants must fulfill the following requirements: • Be in the 8th-11th grade. • Be an excell...
More than 4 million residents in Los Angeles County are being urged to suspend outdoor watering for 15 days — starting this week — while the Metropolitan Water District repairs a leak in a major delivery pipeline. The repairs will continue through Sept. 20, and will impact the cities of Beverly Hills, Burbank, Glendale, Long Beach, Pasadena, San Fernando and Torrance. Since MWD is a source of water for Golden State Water, customers in many Westside communities – including Culver City, El Segun...
The culver City Police Department made one arrest for driving under the influence at Friday nights DUI checkpoint with one additional for driving with an invalid driver’s license according to Sgt, Solve Loken Eight hundred twenty-five vehicles passed through the checkpoint, twenty-nine were questioned an eight hundred twenty-five were just waved through and not stopped....
An investigation targeting Electronic Benefit Transfer card fraud in Los Angeles County has led to the arrests of 16 suspects and the seizure of hundreds of illegally cloned EBT cards and more than $100,000 in cash, local authorities said this week. ``For some time now, suspects have been stealing the private account information of California's EBT card holders,'' the Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement. ``These suspects then create illegal cloned cards encoded with that victim account information and conduct large cash...
On the 21th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Culver City Police and Fire Departments will hold a remembrance ceremony this Sunday at Culver City Fire Station 1, 9600 Culver Boulevard, to honor the men, women, children, and first responders who lost their lives. The public is invited to the 8-minute ceremony which starts at 6:55 a.m. The details include: 6:55 a.m. Crews assemble in front of the flag. 6:59 a.m. Time of the South Tower collapse. 7:00 a.m. One minute of complete silence. 7:01...
As the unprecedented Western heat wave and high demand on electricity resources are projected to continue through tomorrow, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) has again declared an Energy Emergency Alert 2 for Sept. 8 urging consumers to conserve energy to preserve grid reliability. Please conserve electricity from now until 10 p.m. We know that this week's daily asks can be disruptive to your routine, but this has been a week of sustained heat like no other. We reach out only when your help is needed, and the collective...
With the help of a K-9 unit, Culver City police have arrested a man accused of robbing at gunpoint two people using a Chase Bank ATM on Sepulveda Boulevard last week. The accused robber, 23-year-old Randall Wiley, was captured on September 1 after he crashed his car into a telephone pole while trying to evade officers, Culver City Police Department said in a press release. According to CCPD, the suspect robbed two people withdrawing money from the ATM at 5670 Sepulveda Boulevard just minutes apa...
Buckingham Palace Announces death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and the nation's figurehead for seven decades, has died aged 96. "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon," Buckingham Palace said in a statement. "The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow." Her eldest son Charles, 73, automatically becomes king of the United Kingdom and the head of state of 14 other realms including Australia,...
Culver City Mayor Daniel Lee will host an evening of roundtable conversation among neighbors on Thursday, September 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Culver City Middle School Cafeteria, 4601 Elenda Street. Topics will include sustainability and the environment, equity and inclusion, housing and homelessness, public safety and the future of Culver City. Everyone is invited to attend and participate in the informative session. There will also be entertainment and refreshments. Participants are urged...
Culver City police have arrested two suspects in connection with a car burglary near Washington Boulevard and Fay Avenue. Officers recently responded to a call about a burglary to a motor vehicle and found near the crime scene “two subjects that matched the suspect’s description in the area,” Culver City Police Department said in a Facebook post this week. “Both subjects were identified and revealed to be on parole.” Police officers conducted a search of the suspects’ vehicle and recovered m...
Youth and Government program runs in 47 states across the US and simulates real government, giving teens the chance to make connections and serve as delegates ready to make a change. It's obvious in the documentary that the candidates are passionate and determined to shake up the way politics is done in America. The directors said that elected officials could learn a lot from the film to think about ways they could be more responsive and authentic like the kids in the movie. They tackle bi-partisan cooperation, political scandals and the sheer...
Russian politician Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, has died at the age of 91. Gorbachev died after a long illness on Tuesday at Moscow's Central Clinical Hospital, according to Russian state media agency RIA Novosti. Additional details about the death of the former Soviet leader were not immediately available. One of the most talked about people in the world, here are some quotes about him. British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, BBC interview, December 14, 1984: "I...
The Culver City Council has moved forward with an ordinance governing the use of military equipment by the local police and approved funding for such equipment. By a 3-2 vote, the Council at its recent meeting voted approved the military equipment policy required by Assembly Bill 481. The dissenting votes were cast by Mayor Daniel Lee and Councilmember Yasmine-Imani McMorrin. AB 481, which went into effect in January, required the Council to create a policy dealing with how and when the military...
A heat wave is forecast for Southern California this week. A new week, a new month, a new heat wave — this one the hottest so far this year. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for much of Southern California, as temperatures are expected to hit triple digits this week and into Labor Day weekend...
California and the western U.S. will experience extreme heat this weekend that will strain the grid with increased energy demands. In response, Governor Gavin Newsom has proclaimed a State of Emergency to temporarily increase energy production and reduce demand. The California Independent System Operator has called a Flex Alert for today, August 31, asking Californians to reduce their electricity consumption between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. to save power and reduce the risk of outages. Actions the...
On Friday September 2nd, the Culver City Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 7:00 p.m. to midnight at an undisclosed location within the City of Culver City. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints are to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road. “Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk,” Cul...
The 2022 Culver Expo is coming up on September 14th, from 3-7 pm at Ivy Station. This year we are celebrating our business community and connecting them with prospective customers, residents, and the Culver City Business Community. We are 2/3 sold out, and if you are interested in exhibiting, the time to sign up is now! Let me know if you are interested call me at 310-287-3850.You can also register for a booth online at https://business.culvercitychamber.com/events/details/cu...
