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In response to the ongoing inclement weather conditions and the increased risk of mudslides, Culver City has declared a local emergency and issued an evacuation warning for certain areas of the Culver Crest neighborhood. Difference Between Evacuation Warning and Evacuation Order • An evacuation warning means that it is time to prepare to leave your home and the area, gather your family, pets, basic needs and important paperwork and listen for instructions from local officials. • An eva...
On Thursday February 1,, at 11:07 pm, a Culver City Police Officer on patrol in the area of Culver Boulevard and Ince Boulevard was alerted by victims of an armed robbery that had just occurred. The Officer quickly put out a broadcast and requested additional units to assist in searching the area for the suspect involved. Still, after an extensive search, the suspect was not located. Officers immediately began investigating and learned that three adult victims had arrived at the 9000 block of...
Weather officials are warning that flash flooding will occur in Culver as storm batters the region with heavy rainfall. The National Weather Service at 3:41 p.m. issued a Flash Flood Warning for central and western LA County that will be in effect until midnight. The warning comes as heavy rain showers pound the area; between a half-inch and 2 inches of rain had fallen so far. Additional rainfall of between 1 and 4 inches is possible in the impacted area Sunday, the NWS said. "Flash flooding is...
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It will cost you more to mail packages and letters through the United States Postal Service. That's because stamps have gone up in price. The increase took effect on Sunday January 21. If you have stamps at home, don't worry, they're forever stamps and they're still good. Just like the name, they are forever, no matter when you purchased them. However, the cost to buy them is going up. The cost now is up two cents per stamp, which means it will now cost 68 cents rather than 66 to send...
Sunday night, January 28 at 10:18 pm, Culver City Police responded to a call for service of an alarm activation at a business located on the 5000 block of Uplander Way. Officers determined that two suspects had entered the business through the roof and noises coming from the building indicated that they may be attempting to break into a safe inside the business. Culver City Police Drone Team operators were able to determine that two suspects were still inside the business. At approximately...
7 members of the Culver City Police Department are preparing to embark on a journey to honor police officers killed in the line of duty known as the Police Unity Tour. Thousands will gather from across the country to bicycle nearly 300 miles together to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington DC. The tour aims to raise awareness and funds for the memorial to ensure those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community are never forgotten. Our officers have...
What to Expect • Multiple rainstorms are expected over the next several days. • Heaviest rains (1 to 3 inches) are expected on Thursday, February 1st. • Winds are also expected. Gusts of 35 to 55 mph spreading through area Thursday and Friday, February 2nd. • Potential for flooded roads, downed utility wires, trees, and power outages. Next week's rainfall has potential to be even more impactful with more rain beginning on Sunday, February 4th, and continuing into the week. In prepara...
The US Senate Primary Debate for California took place at the University of Southern California on January 22nd, featuring the three Democratic candidates: U.S. Representative Adam Schiff, Katie Porter, and Barbara Lee trading barbs with the only Republican candidate, former professional baseball player Steve Garvey. I arrived on a rainy Monday before the debate, and my director and photographer met me at the debate hall entrance. We collected our press wristbands that gave us access to the...
Due to current rainfall, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health advises beach users to avoid all water contact, especially near discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers due to potentially higher bacteria levels in these areas. This includes any runoff that may flow onto or pond on the beach sand. Ocean and bay recreational waters, especially near discharging storm drains, creeks and rivers can be contaminated with bacteria, chemicals, debris, trash, and other public health hazard...
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A Long Beach man was sentenced today to life plus an additional 30 years in federal prison for building and planting a package bomb that detonated inside an Aliso Viejo day spa in May 2018, killing his ex-girlfriend, severely injuring two spa clients, and causing significant damage to a commercial office building. The jilted lover, Stephen William Beal, 64, was sentenced by United States District Judge Josephine L. Staton, who said at today's hearing, "The cold, calculated nature of this crime...
The Wende Museum is excited to launching a new virtual series, Democracy and Vulnerability, online via Zoom on Wednesday, January 24th at 4 p.m. This series is a collaboration between the Wende Museum, the Thomas Mann House, and dublab radio. As we navigate a world rife with ecological crises, geopolitical unrest, economic inequalities, and cultural divides, the resilience of democratic institutions is put to the test. How can democracies adapt and thrive amidst these challenges? What levels of...
A federal grand jury has indicted a Koreatown lawyer with multiple felonies arising from an alleged $2.1 million bribe, which he received while serving as an officer of Nigeria's state-owned oil company in connection with negotiating favorable drilling rights for a subsidiary of a Chinese state-owned oil company, the Justice Department announced today. Paulinus Iheanacho Okoronkwo, 67, of Valencia, who practices immigration and personal injury law out of an office in Koreatown, was charged in a...
On Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at approximately 7:35 pm Culver City Police responded to a call for service of an armed robbery that had just occurred at the 3700 block of Robertson Boulevard. The victim reported that he was unloading an estimated one hundred and twenty pounds of marijuana from a vehicle when two suspects exited a vehicle with handguns. Suspect one is described as a Male, Black, approximately six feet tall, 20-30 years of age, wearing dark colored jeans, a black hoodie with whit...
Culver City Democratic Club The Culver City Democratic Club issued the following endorsement and recommendations for the March 5 primary election. After the December meeting, members voted on endorsements using the secure and confidential Election Buddy service. The first round of voting closed at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, with a required runoff from then until 5:30 p.m. Friday. It takes a 60% majority to endorse a candidate, but only a simple majority to support a ballot measure. The final...
CCDU has a 60% minimum threshold for endorsing candidates, in what could be seen as a vote of no confidence in Los Angeles' current District Attorney, George Gascon. As set forth below, CCDU has voted to endorse Jeff Chemerinsky for Los Angeles County District Attorney. This is exciting for all of us, as it is the first ever endorsement made by CCDU in any race! Jeff Chemerinsky - 73.9% John McKinney - 10.8% Jonathan Hatami - 6.5% No Endorsement - 6.5% George Gascon - 2.1% As is the custom when...
On December 7, the City of Culver City ("City") and Sentinel Peak Resources California LLC ("Sentinel") executed a Settlement Agreement ("Settlement") to resolve Sentinel's potential legal claims relating to the City's Oil Termination Ordinance ("Ordinance"). The Ordinance, which was adopted by the City Council on October 25, 2021: (1) prohibits the drilling of any new wells and the redrilling or deepening of any existing wells; (2) requires the plugging and abandonment of all oil and gas wells...
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has announced charges against Jordan Kahari Isaac who killed three people while driving under the influence of alcohol in Los Angeles on New Year's Eve. "Mr. Isaac's negligence and disregard for the safety of others resulted in the tragic death of a father, mother and their five-year-old child," District Attorney Gascón said. "Not only was this young family destroyed, but left behind a one-year-old who was also injured in the crash and now l...
In partnership with the Legislature, Governor Gavin Newsom this year signed legislation to support the reproductive rights of Californians to get an abortion of an unborn babies, increase affordable housing, hold Big Oil accountable, and protect the safety, health, and well-being of all Californians. WHAT GOVERNOR NEWSOM SAID: "California is more than just a state of dreamers, we're a state of doers. Thanks to the Legislature's strong partnership in 2023, the state is leading by example to...
Inaugurated to celebrate the Culver City Centennial in 2017, the Screenland 5K returns as the Race of the Century in recognition of significant 100th birthdays. MGM and Leo the Lion started making movies 100 years ago in the Heart of Screenland. Late Culver City Parks and Recreation Director, Syd Kronenthal, built the iconic Veterans Auditorium tower for prospective investors to see movies being made at the MGM backlots, now Sony Pictures. Amazon Pictures now owns MGM, reuniting the MGM name...
The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)-one of seven institutional accrediting bodies recognized by the national Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education-has reaffirmed Santa Monica College's (SMC) accreditation for seven more years. The commission voted to take this action at its meeting held Jan.10-11, 2024. This is the best possible outcome of an extensive self-evaluation and peer review process required of...
I started my day at some of our schools greeting students, staff, and parents as the day of exciting learning and making connections got underway. The smiles, enthusiastic 'welcomes', and kind greetings simply reinforced what I already know: Culver City Unified is an amazing place to learn and work! My immediate goal will be to get to know this vibrant and diverse community through time spent listening and learning from staff, students, parents, and community members. Over my initial months, I...
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, alongside Culver City Police Chief Jason Sims and Long Beach Police Deputy Chief of Investigations Don Mauk, announced felony charges in two separate cases. In the first case, out of Culver City, Marcos Maldonado was charged with sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in her Culver City home. In the second case, out of Long Beach, Martin Lopez was charged with impersonating a police officer and sexually assaulting and attempting to kidnap a...
The new edition of Culver City Living is out now! Registration for Culver City's Parks, Recreation & Community Services (PRCS) spring recreation programs and classes begins Monday, February 5. Culver City offers recreation programs and classes for all ages, interests and skill levels. Please join us for some spring time fun! This season's Culver City Living contains information about special events including Parent's Night Out, Spring Egg-stravaganza, Community Water Safety Day and Mother's Day...
