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Deputy Mayor of Communications Zach Seidl issued the following statement: "The Mayor's Office was notified that the FBI searched the home of Deputy Mayor Brian Williams yesterday as part of an investigation into a bomb threat he allegedly made against City Hall earlier this year. He was immediately placed on administrative leave. The Mayor takes this matter very seriously. When the threat was reported, LAPD investigated and determined there was no immediate danger. Following additional...
In November, the City Council approved for a mixed-use residential and commercial development project in the Fox Hills neighborhood to move forward. The 2.23-acre project at 5700 Hannum Avenue and Buckingham Parkway will include 309 residential units and 5,600 square feet of commercial space. Plans include 27 very-low-income affordable units. Developers state the 6-story project creates a vibrant transition between commercial uses to the north and west, and residential uses to the east for...
The winter holidays are a time for celebration, and that means more cooking, home decorating, entertaining, and an increased risk of fire due to heating equipment. Cosumnes Fire Department wants to ensure that you have a fire safe holiday season by providing you with the following safety tips. Holiday Safety Tips: Avoid using lit candles. Consider using battery-operated flame-less candles, which can look, smell and feel like real candles. If you do use lit candles, read more information about...
Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) (the "Company") today announced it has exercised its right to terminate its merger agreement with Kroger after the U.S. District Court in Oregon and the King County Superior Court for the State of Washington issued injunctions with respect to the proposed merger on December 10. Vivek Sankaran, CEO, commented: "Given the recent federal and state court decisions to block our proposed merger with Kroger, we have made the difficult decision to terminate the...
At approximately 3:41 am on Saturday, December 7, Culver City Police received a call report of a shooting that occurred near Blair Hills Park. Police quickly arrived on the scene and located the victim. The victim had sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg. Medical aid was rendered, and the victim was transported to a local hospital for further treatment. Initial investigation indicates that the victim was parked in his vehicle on the east side of the 5900 block of...
Following a public hearing, the City Council approved for a mixed-use residential and commercial development project in the Fox Hills neighborhood to move forward. The 2.23-acre project at 5700 Hannum Avenue and Buckingham Parkway will include 309 residential units and 5,600 square feet of commercial space. Plans include 27 very-low-income affordable units. Developers believe the 6-story project creates a vibrant transition between commercial uses to the north and west, and residential uses to...
Council Member Dan O'Brien will lead the Culver City City Council in 2025 after being unanimously selected for the position by fellow City Council Members on December 9, 2024. City Council Members also voted unanimously for Council Member Freddy Puza to serve as Vice Mayor. Mayor O'Brien spoke to the standing-room-only crowd in the Mike Balkman Council Chambers: "I am truly honored to be your Mayor for the coming year. Although it is largely ceremonial, I know how important it is to represent...
In preparation for the Screenland 5K on Oscar Sunday training has begun Find some fellow runners at the free workouts 'running' through February, and consider your costume; dressing like an athlete counts, too. Experienced runner May Wu tethers Sonya Chapnick, who has vision impairment, in first public workshop, last Sunday, at Culver City High School's Olympic track. Screenland 5K trainers Hamid Rostamian and Craig Schoenbaum follow behind at right. Guests of all abilities are invited to...
A San Bernardino County man was arrested today on a federal criminal complaint alleging that he exported to North Korea shipments of firearms, ammunition and other military items that were concealed inside shipping containers bound from Long Beach. Shenghua Wen, 41, of Ontario, is charged with conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, a felony that carries a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison. Wen – a Chinese national illegally residing in t...
The Culver City Sister City Committee (CCSCC) is looking for six students who are currently in 8th, 9th and 10th grade and are interested in participating in a student exchange program with our Sister City in Iksan City, South Korea. The program is a homestay experience which consists of visiting high school students from Iksan City in Summer 2025. The Culver City high school students then travel to Iksan City in Summer 2026 for a homestay experience. While in Culver City the students will visit...
FYI, sound mitigation panels are currently scheduled to be installed at the Elenda paddle tennis courts starting tomorrow Thursday December 12. The project will take 2 days and the courts will reopen on Saturday, December 14th....
Downtown just got a little brighter! Walk, ride or bike by Media Park and check out the new lighting installation that highlights the beauty of the existing trees and infrastructure. The project encompasses 11 trees, three pergolas and 682 strands that total 34,100 LED lights! The project was completed by the City's Economic Development Team and is slated to remain for the foreseeable future as a means to connect the park to Downtown Culver City and encourage activation of the space. Stayed...
Thousands gathered in Downtown Culver City for the annual Tree Lighting & Sled-tacular tradition. CCUSD students sang beautiful tunes, local businesses provided delicious snacks, and Downtown Culver City provided the perfect place to enjoy community. Kids and families played in the snow on Main Street. And Santa Claus paid a special visit to the Heart of Screenland. Thank you to everyone for making it possible! Shout out to PRCS staff for assisting with the sledding check-in. Check out photos...
Neighbors watch out for neighbors! If you will be staying home or traveling, help keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it to your local law enforcement. This makes communities safer. Let someone you trust know when you're traveling. Have them watch your house and retrieve any newspapers and collect your mail. If you are going to be gone long, contact your United States Postal Service and put your mail on hold. When out shopping, stay vigilant! Park in a well-lit area. Avoid...
The Franklin Fire in Malibu has burned over 2,200 acres and prompted mandatory evacuations, particularly near Pepperdine University. Firefighters are actively battling the blaze, and several road closures and school cancellations are in effect due to the dangerous conditions. The Franklin Fire began on Monday, and evacuations were ordered along the Pacific Coast near Los Angeles on Tuesday morning. At Pepperdine, students could be seen gathered in the library building watching the fire through...
Culver City residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste and electronic items at a free county-sponsored roundup event on Saturday, Dec. 7. The drive-through event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Wende Museum, located at 10808 Culver Blvd. in Culver City. Attendees should enter the parking lot from Elenda Street. Accepted items include common household hazardous materials and e-waste such as: Paints, cleaners, and other chemicals. Batteries and fluorescent light b...
USGS says that a magnitude 7.0 earthquake has hit Northern California in Humboldt County. A tsunami warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for the coast of Northern California and Oregon. The USGS gas cancelled th tsunami warning. No significate wave action seen....
Nathan Hochman, a former federal prosecutor, and Assistant U.S. Attorney General was sworn in Monday as the 44th District Attorney of Los Angeles County. The ceremony, held outside the Hall of Justice, was attended by hundreds of elected leaders, law enforcement officials, prosecutors, and supporters. Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger administered the oath of office. Hochman pledged to prioritize public safety by pursuing serious penalties for violent offenders while addressing...
A South Bay man who provided lifestyle and personal development coaching to students in public schools through a non-profit he founded pleaded guilty today to fraudulently applying for millions of dollars in COVID-19 jobless benefits, including by using stolen identities. Reginald Foster Jr., 38, of the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and bank fraud, and one count of use of unauthorized access devices. Foster admitted in...
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) investigated a potential bomb threat Thursday at the Los Angeles-area home of actor and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, authorities said. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call about a bomb allegedly placed in Schwarzenegger's mailbox, according to a report by TMZ. After a search of the property, law enforcement found no explosive devices. Schwarzenegger, 77, was not home during the search and reportedly was...
Metro's Board of Planning and Programming Committee unanimously approved a recommendation to punish Culver City by revoking $435,000 in grant funds previously awarded to the city for its Move Culver City transportation project. Metro LA granted Culver City MAT funds in the amount of $1.96 million for improvements related to mass transit in the downtown Culver City area near Metro's E-Line station Studies conducted by the city claimed an increase in biking, walking, and bus travel that did not re...
Culver City Unified School District to Host Hiring Fair on December 11th Looking for a new career opportunity? The Culver City Unified School District (CCUSD) is hosting a Hiring Fair on December 11th from 9 AM to 1 PM, and CCUSD wants YOU to be a part of it! CCUSD has multiple job openings across a variety of departments. If you're looking for a rewarding job that makes a difference, this is your chance to join the team. Available Positions Include: • Instructional Assistant • Ins...
The owner of the Inglewood Oil Field is suing the state of California in an attempt to invalidate a state law that will require the energy company to cease production and plug all of its wells - or pay costly fines. In a lawsuit filed this week, Sentinel Peak, the sole owner and operator of the oil field, argues that Assembly Bill 2617 is an unconstitutional statute that will impose unreasonably high penalties on the company, forcing it to halt operations. The law, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom...
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: · Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove 100 yards up and down the coast from the creek. · Malibu Pier in Malibu 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier. · Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach 100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps. · Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pe...
The final results for the Culver City City Council are completed. Of the 28,533 resident registered, 22,973 cast a ballot in the November 2024 election. Three were selected out of a field of seven candidates. Final Results • Albert Vera Jr. - 10,941 • Yasmine Imani-McMorrin - 9,468 • Bryan "Bubba" Fish - 8,821 • Jeannine Wisnosky Stehlin - 8,391 • Denice Renteria - 7,835 • Nancy Barba - 7,411 • Adrian Gross - 1,281 The elected Council Members will be sworn-in on Monday, December 9th at the next City Council meeting inside the Mike Balkman...
