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  • Elderly Woman Missing

    Nov 14, 2024

    Culver City Police are asking for the community's help locating Michelle Lerner (age 63). Michelle was last seen on Saturday, November 16th, at 5:41 pm walking near Prospect Avenue and Venice Boulevard. Michelle is a white female last seen wearing a white puffy jacket with fur on the hood, red shirt, dark colored pants, three long necklaces. Authorities are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing 63-year-old woman last seen in the Culver City area. Michelle Lerner, who suffers...

  • Final Unofficial 2024 Election Results

    Stephen Hadland, Culver City Observer Editor & Publisher|Nov 14, 2024

    With the counting of the votes completed the unofficial results remain the same with Albert Vera, Yasmin-Imani McMorrin retaining their seats on the city council. Joining them will Be Bryan "Bubba" Fish occupying the third seat. Fish commenting on his election said, "I am so honored that Culver City voters have entrusted me with a seat at City Hall," "we embarked on this journey because we shared a vision for our city: one with affordable housing, safe streets, and services that improve our...

  • CC Firefighters Head Home After Fighting Mountain Fire

    Nov 14, 2024

    Strike Team XLA-1075A was released from the #MountainFireMonday morning. It was a challenging few days for our firefighters battling this wind driven fire and seeing the devastation it caused to the Camarillo community. Culver City Engine 43 encountered an American flag severely damaged after the fire tore through this neighborhood. The damaged flag was taken down and replaced with the 🇺🇸 flown on our fire engine....

  • Runway Shutdowns for Maintenance and Upgrades May Alter Flight Paths

    Nov 14, 2024

    Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has announced temporary runway closures at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) throughout November, part of its ongoing commitment to reduce aircraft noise in surrounding communities whenever possible. These closures may lead to noticeable changes in flight paths and noise levels for nearby residents. The planned closures, detailed in a public schedule provided by LAWA, are part of routine maintenance and operational adjustments. LAWA has made the schedule...

  • Four SMC Interaction Design Students Among 2024 Cohort of Stanford d.school University Innovation Fellows

    Nov 14, 2024

    The University Innovation Fellows (UIF) Program-run by Stanford University's Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (d.school)-has announced the 2024 Cohort of University Innovation Fellows. Four Santa Monica College (SMC) Bachelor of Science in Interaction Design (IxD) students were among 164 students selected from 44 higher education institutions in 13 countries: Carey Corrow, Alison Parrales, Anna Giglotti, and Tony Renoj. With the addition of the new Fellows, the program has trained more than 3,...

  • Culver Public Market Project Moves Forward with Development Amendment

    Nov 14, 2024

    The City Council unanimously approved an amendment to a development agreement relating to a commercial project on the corner of Washington Boulevard and Centinela Avenue. The project, dating back to 2018, was originally set to develop an artisanal market hall with food vendors and restaurants located on two sites at the northern corners of Washington Boulevard and Centinela Avenue. The pandemic delayed and ultimately dashed the original plans of the Culver Public Market, LLC (Developer). The...

  • Culver City Gains Ground in Housing the Homeless

    Nov 14, 2024

    Culver City continues work to address and curehomelessness. This is evidenced by Culver City's reduction in its residents' experiencing homelessness. Since Culver City declared a homelessness emergency in January 2023, the City has taken unprecedented action towards solving homelessness, including opening permanent and supportive housing sites, opening a safe-sleep site, providing shelter at two leased local motels, launching a mobile crisis response team, street-based healthcare, and extensive...

  • City Council Rejects New City Outreach to Religious Groups

    Nov 14, 2024

    At the November 14 meeting of the City Council rejected a proposal to begin outreach to religious, agnostic, and atheist groups. The "Culver City Area Interfaith Alliance Cooperation Circle" ("Alliance") , which is currently inactive, was a community-based cooperation circle that, before the pandemic, worked to foster understanding, cooperation, and unity among diverse religious traditions, activities, events and organizations in Culver City and the local area. The Alliance was led by and...

  • Christmas Comes Alive in Downtown Culver City

    Nov 14, 2024

    Bigger than ever with 50 tons of fresh snow, enjoy sledding, carnival games, sweet treats, warm drinks and, of course, visits with Santa Claus. PLUS the Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring musical performances by hundreds of Culver City's youngsters, followed by a boisterous countdown to light the beautiful 25-foot Holiday Tree. 🎄THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 5pm-8:30pm, 📍Town Plaza and Main Street. 🎄Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6pm-6:30pm. 🎄TO SLED: Sign up at the 🔗 in bio REQUIRED for sledding ONLY....

  • Fleeing Driver Crashes into Home-Three Arrested

    Nov 14, 2024

    Culver City Fire Department responded to a vehicle into a structure on the SB 405 at Washington Blvd off ramp Saturday night, November 16. The vehicle fleeing from CHP blew through the guard rail and into the living room of the home below. he California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported the chase began around 9:41 p.m. on the northbound 405 Freeway near La Tijera Boulevard. Officers attempted to stop a burgundy Dodge Durango driving on the freeway’s right shoulder, but the driver failed to yield. T...

  • City of Culver City Citizen Portal For Online Permitting Service

    Nov 14, 2024

    Culver City is pleased to offer residents, businesses, and visitors access to permitting services online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To use ALL the services we provide you must register and create a user account. You can view information, get questions answered and access limited services as an anonymous user. We trust this will provide you with a new, higher level of service that makes living and working in Culver City convenient and informative. To access the application for to use Culver...

  • Trash Interceptor Becomes Permanent

    Nov 11, 2024

    The Ballona Creek Trash interceptor has been so successful the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to make the Trash Interceptor 007 a permanent fixture in Ballona Creek after a successful two-year pilot project. Since its debut in October 2022, the solar-powered device has captured over 248,000 pounds of debris, including nearly 3,000 pounds of recyclable plastic. Over the project's duration, Ballona Creek experienced 51.3 inches of rainfall, subjecting the interceptor to...

  • Vera, Imani McMorrin, Fish Win Council Election

    Stephen Hadland, Culver City Observer Editor & Publisher|Nov 7, 2024
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    Unofficial election returns show Albert Vera and Yasmine Imani Morrin appear to have been re-elected to the Culver City City Council with Bryan Fish capturing the third open seat. In the race for a seat on the Culver City School District School Board it appears Andrew Lachman and Lindsay Carlson have been elected to the two open seats there. Current vote totals with percentage of vote received are: Albert Vera 7,342 20.89% Yasmine-Imani McMorrin 5,96 16.96% Bryan Fish 6,192 15.81% Jeannine...

  • Governor Newsom convenes a special session of the Legislature in Attempt to Trump-Proof California

    Nov 7, 2024

    Governor Newsom is convening a special session to protect California values, including fundamental civil rights, reproductive freedom, climate action, immigrant families, and more. Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation convening a special session of the California Legislature to safeguard California values and fundamental rights in the face of an incoming Trump administration. The special session will focus on bolstering California legal resources to protect civil rights,...

  • CCFD Aids in Fighting Mountain Fire

    Stephen Hadland, Culver City Observer Editor & Publisher|Nov 7, 2024

    Culver City Engine 41, Engine 43 and Battalion 41 were deployed as part of strike team XLA-1075A to the #MountainFire burning in Ventura County. They joined engine companies from the Santa Monica and Los Angeles Fire Departments. Firefighters are facing very difficult conditions and unfortunately have battled multiple burning structures today. Dozens of Home along with numerous cars were destroyed in the Camarillo Heights area of Ventura County as Santa Ans winds spread the fire over a wide...

  • Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches

    Nov 7, 2024

    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: · Windward storm drain at Venice Beach 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain. · Big Rock Beach in Malibu 100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps. · Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey The entire swim area. · Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica 100 yards up...

  • Council Oks Kiosks on City Property

    Stephen Hadland, Culver City Observer Editor &Publisher|Nov 7, 2024

    Monday night October 28 the Culver City Council voted 3-to approve Advertising kiosks on city rights-of-way. Vice Mayor Dan O'Brien, Councilmen Albert Vera, Göran Eriksson on voted in favor of the plan. Councilman Freddy Puza vote against the proposal while Mayor Yasmine Imani McMorrin abstained. IKE Smart City is the nationwide leader in smart city kiosks offering a wide variety of public benefits. Since launching in 2015, we have successfully deployed IKE networks in 20 cities, making IKE...

  • Woman's Club Relocates Meeting Place

    Nov 7, 2024

    The Culver City Woman's Club will hold their meetings at a new location. The November meeting will be held on November 1 at the Culver City American Legion Post located at 5309 Sepulveda Boulevard in Culver City. There is parking behind the building and also plenty of street parking (check signs first). Please do not park in Centinela Pet and Feed store or Temple Akiba. Check in a t 10am, the meeting begins at 10:30 AM. You are invited to join our dynamic group of Women for our November Meeting...

  • Wynn Las Vegas Touches Down At Sofi Stadium

    Nov 7, 2024

    Wynn Las Vegas and SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater announced today a multi-year partnership making Wynn an official partner of SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater. As part of this agreement, Wynn will entitle the exclusive club on the second level of the east side of SoFi Stadium, formerly known as the East Owners Club and now called the Wynn Club. SoFi Stadium, the home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, is located at Hollywood Park, a near 300-acre sports and entertainment...

  • Voters Elect New Council Members on Tuesday

    Stephen Hadland, Culver City Observer Editor & Publisher|Oct 31, 2024

    On Tuesday November 5, Culver City voters will go to the polls to elect a new President of the United State, United States Senator from California and will fill 5 city council seats. Running for re-election are Albert Vera, and Yasmine-Imani Morrin. Seeking to fill the empty seat are Denice Renteria, Nancy Barba and Jeannie Wisnosky Stehlin, who will be vying for the seat currently filled by being vacated by Göran Eriksson, who is barred from seeking a third consecutive term. In the contentious...

  • LAPD Tactical Alert-Violence Will Not be Tolerated

    Oct 31, 2024

    Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said local police are on "alert" after looting and violence occurred across the city following the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series win. "As we celebrate this achievement tonight and in the coming days, violence will not be tolerated. LAPD is currently on tactical alert and has activated a strategic plan to protect communities and businesses, which includes proactive deployment and coordinated strategy with regional partners to ensure that all Angelenos are able to...

  • Dodgers announce details for parade, stadium celebration on Friday

    Oct 31, 2024

    The Dodgers will commemorate their World Series title on Friday with a parade in Downtown Los Angeles and a special ticketed celebration at Dodger Stadium, the club announced on Wednesday night. Both events will be televised in their entirety on MLB Network, as well as a simulcast on MLB.com, Spectrum SportsNet LA, local television channels and AM 570. Due to logistics, traffic and timing, fans will not be able to attend both events. The parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. PT at Gloria...

  • Launching BCR's Fall Fundraiser 2024

    Oct 31, 2024

    We are excited to announce our first fundraising campaign in years starting now! As BCR moves well past it's 25th year we celebrate many recent achievements in the last few years and you can help us achieve even more with your support. As a 501(c)3 org any donation is tax-deductible. Please visit our update page which tells you about BCR's work around the region and ways to support. Look for announcements of prizes soon! You can also go her e to donate:https://www.paypal.com/...

  • Traffic Stops Lead to Arrests for Drug Sales, Stolen Vehicles, and Illegal Firearms

    Oct 31, 2024

    The Culver City Police Department has issued a recap of police activity via social media channels, the recap is as follows: Culver City Police Department officers made several notable arrests during the week of September 9–15, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance public safety across the city. On Monday evening, a traffic stop on Sepulveda Boulevard resulted in the arrest of both the driver and passenger for drug sales. Officers recovered numerous fentanyl pills and other evidence of n...

  • Oct 31, 2024

    Help BCR advocate for stronger environmental laws in Culver City to combat the pollution affecting Ballona Creek. It's crucial that the city hears from our volunteers and supporters who care about protecting the environment and reducing pollution in our cherished creek. Make sure to respond by November 1. Survey link:...

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