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  • Nomination Period for City Council Candidates Began on July 15th

    Jul 18, 2024

    The City of Culver City's nomination period for City Council candidates will begin on Monday, July 15, 2022 at 7:30 AM. The deadline for filing nomination papers is Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 5:30 PM, pursuant to the State Elections Code. Culver City residents who are interested in running for City Council will need to contact the City Clerk's office to schedule appointments to receive and return nomination papers and to review the requirements and deadlines for becoming an official...

  • CCPD Investigates String of Car Burglaries

    Jul 18, 2024

    On Sunday, July 14, between 12:00 and 2:30 am, a string of car burglaries occurred in Culver City. The incidents occurred at the following blocks: 3800-3900 Prospect Avenue, 10000 Farragut Drive, 4100 Center Street, 11100 Lindblade Street, 4100 Harter Avenue, 10900 Barman Avenue, 11000 Culver Boulevard, 11100 Culver Boulevard, 10800 Barman Avenue, and 11000 Barman Avenue. We urge anyone who may have cameras that could have captured these incidents to contact Public Information Officer Jennifer...

  • Culver Public Market Project Comes Back To Life

    Jul 18, 2024

    The developer behind the long-delayed Culver Public Market is looking to get things back on track, according to a presentation set to be given at a July 18 public meeting in Culver City. Work on the 26,800-square-foot food hall and public market has been stalled since March 2020, when developer Regency Centers halted work on the project as the global pandemic ground business to a halt. Since then, the project site - properties at the northeast and northwest corners of Washington Boulevard and...

  • Vera Officially in Race

    Jul 18, 2024

    Culver City Councilman Albert Vera has officially pulled papers for re-election to the Culver City Council! We've accomplished so much together, but there's still more work to be done. Let's continue to strive for progress and make Culver City an even better place to live. Your support means everything....

  • Six Men Charged in Federal Complaint Alleging Burglary Spree on Federally Licensed Firearm Stores Across Southern California

    Jul 18, 2024

    Six men are anticipated to make their initial appearances this afternoon, facing a criminal complaint alleging that they carried out a 9-month burglary spree throughout southern California using stolen vehicles as rams to gain entry into firearms stores and stealing over 300 firearms. The following defendants, who have been held in state custody, are charged in a criminal complaint with conspiracy to steal firearms from the premises of a federal firearms licensee and are expected to make their...

  • Armed Robbery Suspect Live Streams Chase With Baby In Car

    Stephen Hadland, Culver City Observer Editor & Publisher|Jul 18, 2024

    An armed robbery suspect was arrested Thursday after leading police on a high-speed chase across Los Angeles County with a baby in the car and live-streaming the ordeal on his Instagram account, according to police. The incident began with three suspects who were wanted in connection with an armed robbery in Beverly Hills where they allegedly stole several items including a Rolex watch.. Two were quickly taken into custody. The third suspect had his girlfriend pick him up, according to KTLA....

  • Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches

    Jul 18, 2024

    BEACH AREA WARNINGS: · Las Flores Creek at Las Flores State Beach The entire swim area. · Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove The entire swim area. · Solstice Creek at Dan Blocker County Beach The entire swim area. · Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach 100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps. · Sweetwater Canyon Storm Drain at Carbon Canyon Beach The entire swim area. · Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach The entire swim area. · Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove 1...

  • CC Demo Club Reveals City Council Endorsements-CORRECTED

    Jul 18, 2024
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    The Culver City Democratic Club has endorsed only three candidates for Culver City Council in 2024: Councilmembers Yasmine-Imani McMorrin, Bryan Fish and Nancy Barba. They were the only candidates to receive the required to receive more than 60% to qualify. After the debate on June 2, the club members were asked to vote on endorsements; candidates were required More forums are coming up for City Council and School Board elections in November. Watch the Culver City Observer for time and date of...

  • CCPD Nabs juvenile Burglars

    Jul 18, 2024

    Residents of Culver City were relieved this week as police arrested four male juvenile suspects believed to be behind a series of vehicle burglaries that had left neighborhoods on edge. According to a press release from the Culver City Police Department, the area witnessed a significant spike in thefts from vehicles between the late hours of July 14 and the early morning of July 15. With an attentive community and dedicated investigators, law enforcement was to quickly apprehend suspects,...

  • Trump Survives Assassination Attempt

    Stephen Hadland, Culver City Observer Editor & Publisher|Jul 11, 2024

    While speaking at a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania, shots rang out in an apparent assassination attempt on the presumptive Republican nominee for president, Donald Trump. First reports are thar Trump was wounded and appeared bloodied from the attack. The Washington Post has reported that the shooter has been killed and one audience member is dead another person at the event is in serious condition. No reports on the location or condition of the former President....

  • Update on the FBI Investigation of Attempted Assassination of Former President Donald Trump

    Jul 11, 2024

    The FBI is investigating the shooting incident at the July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, which resulted in one victim's death and injuries to former President Trump and other spectators, as an assassination attempt and potential domestic terrorism. While the investigation to date indicates the shooter acted alone, the FBI continues to conduct logical investigative activity to determine if there were any co-conspirators associated with this attack. At this time, there are no current public...

  • Culver City Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspects

    Jul 11, 2024

    On June 20, at 1:19 am, an armed robbery occurred on the 5600 block of Sepulveda Boulevard. Two suspects approached the victim while he visited an ATM machine and demanded money and the victim's cell phone. One of the suspects pointed a black semi-automatic rifle at the victim during the robbery. The Initial investigation indicates that the victim visited an ATM at 1:10 am on the 5600 block of Sepulveda Boulevard. He withdrew cash, and while walking back to his vehicle, two suspects ran up to...

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    Jul 11, 2024

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  • Insurance Commissioner to Investigate State Farm's Proposed Rate Increases

    Jul 11, 2024

    State Farm has announced plans to raise rates for homeowners by 30%, condo owners by 36%, and renters by 52%, issuing an ultimatum to the state of California. The insurer has refused to sell new policies in the state in the summer of 2023. “This has the potential to affect millions of California consumers and the integrity of our residential property insurance market,” said Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara. As the filings proceeded through regulatory channels, Lara emphasized the importance of a thorough review to understand the com...

  • Supervisors Vote to Put Board Expansion on November Ballot

    Stephen Hadland, Culver City Observer Editor & Publisher|Jul 11, 2024

    The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, in a 3-to-0 vote, approved Chair Lindsey Horvath and Supervisor Janice Hahn's motion to put forward a charter amendment on the November 2024 ballot – that, if passed by voters – will expand the Board to nine members and create a new countywide elected Executive Officer position. Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, who authored a 2023 motion with Chair Horvath for governance reform that passed with unanimous support, calling for an independent review of the...

  • Culver CityBus Continues the Ride Free Program for CCUSD Students

    Jul 11, 2024

    Culver CityBus Continues the Ride Free Program for CCUSD Students Welcome aboard! Culver CityBus is continuing the pilot program – GoPass - for students in Culver City Unified schools to help students ride transit for free. The partnership with CCUSD offers students unlimited rides at no cost on Culver CityBus, Big Blue Bus Transit, LA Metro bus and rail, and LADOT Dash. Participant Transit agencies are added as the GoPass Program grows, visit Culvercitybus.com often for the latest i...

  • Interactive Digital Kiosks Now Allowed in Culver City

    Jul 11, 2024

    The City is moving toward adding interactive digital wayfinding kiosks, but there are still many steps ahead before they become a reality in the Heart of Screenland. The City Council approved adoption of an ordinance that will allow these kiosks on public property on a 3 to 2 vote. Vice Mayor Dan O'Brien and Council Members Goran Eriksson and Albert Vera, Jr. voted in favor. Mayor Yasmine-Imani McMorrin and Council Member Freddy Puza abstained from the vote. The next step will be a request for...

  • CCPD Arrests 2 for Impaired Driving

    Jul 11, 2024

    Culver City police arrested two drivers on July 5 on suspicion of DUI, according to a Culver City Police Department press release. One driver was stopped for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, while the other was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving due to a combination of alcohol and drugs. Both drivers were booked without incident. The Culver City Police Department announced that it will continue to deploy additional officers to patrol for drivers suspected of being under...

  • Elisa Riborty from Culver City Graduates Summa Cum Laude

    Jul 11, 2024

    Elisa A. Ribordy, of Culver City, CA, received a B.A. degree in English and Latin American Studies Summa Cum Laude during the 2024 Commencement Ceremonies of Hobart and William Smith Colleges on Sunday, May 19. Ribordy studied in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is the child of Chad J. Ribordy and Angelica Mortel. Peace Corps Director Carol Spahn delivered the Commencement Address. She told the Class of 2024 that building connections can be some of the most important parts of people's lives. "My call...

  • Gascon Charges Man in Fatal Metro Train Stabbing

    Jul 11, 2024

    Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has announced that a man has been charged with fatally stabbing a 67-year-old woman who was riding a Metro train on April 22 in the North Hollywood area. "This tragic and senseless act of violence on an innocent Metro passenger has shaken our community as thousands take the Metro daily as a form of transportation," District Attorney Gascón said. "Our hearts go out to the victim's family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. T...

  • Culver City Police Explorers Shine at State Competition

    Jul 11, 2024

    The Culver City Police Department's Explorer post participated in the Central Valley Explorer Competition which is held each year in Northern California to test the skills. Take a peek at how our Explorers spent the weekend working towards victory! The Explorers and their advisors dedicated hours of training to prepare for the Central Valley Explorer competition, in Ripon, California. They spent the weekend at the competition battling for top finishes against 35 police departments from across...

  • Metro to Establish its own Police Agency

    Jul 11, 2024

    Transition to Occur in Three Phases over Five Years The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors unanimously approved the establishment of the Metro Transit Community Public Safety Department (TCPSD) in its monthly meeting on Thursday, June 28, 2024. The objectives of the Metro TCPSD are increased visibility, accountability and consistent service delivery, which will result in a safer transit system for Metro employees and customers using a specialized transit community public safety workforce who a...

  • Three Los Angeles County Men, Including Third Striker, Charged with Special Circumstances Murder of 69-Year-old New Zealand Woman During Fashion Island Robbery

    Jul 11, 2024

    A third striker and two other Los Angeles County men have been charged with special circumstances murder for throwing a 68-year-old New Zealand woman into the street after robbing her at Newport Beach’s Fashion Island and then running her over with their getaway car, dragging the woman nearly 65 feet under their vehicle before leading police on a high-speed pursuit. The woman’s husband tried to stop the driver from running over his wife after he was thrown to the ground and had a gun pointed at him as two of the men tried to steal his watch. Le...

  • Oliver Merlis of Culver City makes Dean's List at RIT

    Jul 11, 2024

    ROCOliver Merlis of Culver City was named to the Dean's List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the spring semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. Merlis is in the computer engineering program. Full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean's List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of "Incomplete", "D" or "F"; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours. Rochester Institute of Technology is...

  • Local Fire Departments Sent to Battle Lake Fire

    Jul 11, 2024

    Strike Team Deployment Culver City has deployed a second engine on the #LakeFire burning in Santa Barbara County.stations here in Culver City remained fully staffed as they have backfilled two reserve engines. Additional Firefighters from the Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica fire department made up the strike teams. Orange County Fire Authority and a Los Angeles County firefighting helicopter were also dispatched to the fire. The LAFD sent a strike team...

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