Articles from the February 16, 2017 edition

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Polystyrene Ban Creates Council Debate

By Stephen Hadland Observer Publisher Mayor Jim Clarke and Councilwoman Meghan Sahli-Wells debated an amendment introduced by Clarke to the ban on plastics and polystyrene. The ban is modeled on the...

 

Mary K. O'Mara Shery

December 25, 1951 – February 12, 2017 Mary Kathleen "Katie" Shery was the oldest daughter of Roger W. O'Mara and Mary G. O'Mara. A native of Culver City, she graduated from Notre Dame High and Cal...

 

Be Very, Very Patient, Laker Fans

By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor I had covered the Lakers for several years before Mitch Kupchak came along. Kupchak told the media to call him Mitchell. "That's because Mitch Chortkoff was here...

 

Culver City 100 Goes Backstage!

Culver City movie fans can warm up for the Oscars on Wednesday, February 22 at a legendary site that’s been a favorite hangout for studio folks and locals for 80 years: the Backstage Bar & Grill! From 5 –7pm you can enjoy handmade hot hors...

 

Culver City Police Department Phone Number Inoperable

The Culver City Police Department has reported that they are experiencing temporary technical difficulties with their non-emergency phone line (310) 837-1221. Please call the front desk at 310)...

 

MOVIE REVIEW: AMERICAN FABLE

A film eloquently crafted and visualized. A unique story structure. A visual style best described as painterly beauty with strong framing and use of color. A story seen through the eyes of an 11-year...

 

Columnist Wants Stronger Punishment Than A Fine

Am I gullible? Am I naïve? But why, I ask, do people believe they can mess up the system and not get caught? VW, Takata air-bags and Wells Fargo Bank are just a few examples of the leaders who went...

 

Heaven Cooper Shoots, It Goes In, Culver Makes Playoffs

It was a shot that brought the house down on Senior Night. With the score suddenly tied and 10 seconds left on the game clock the Culver City High girls basketball season was literally on the line. A...

 

Culver City Student Helps Cal Poly Team Win

A team of Cal Poly mechanical engineering students ----- including Kota Osawa of Culver City ----- won first place and $4,000 at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers' 2016 Student Design...

 

Rams' McVay Finalizes Coaching Staff

Rams Head Coach Sean Mcvay has announced that his 18-member coaching staff is complete. “We have a great group of talented coaches that I’m very excited to work with this year,” McVay said. “They have a vast array of experiences and the...

 

Women Out Walking (W.O.W.)

Every Thursday morning at 9 am women from the Culver City Woman's Club meet at the Westfield Culver City mall to walk and talk. Sometimes there are a few, sometimes there are many, but it's always...

 

It's USC Vs. UCLA Again Saturday

The number five will be a key number when UCLA battles USC in men’s basketball on Saturday. USC is looking to be victorious over the Bruins for the fifth time in a row and UCLA wants to extend...

 

Emma Castro of Culver City Named to Alabama's President's List

Emma Angel Castro of Culver City has been named to The University of Alabama's President's List. A total of 11,758 students enrolled during the 2016 fall semester at UA were named to the Dean's List with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the...

 
 By John Nachbar    News    February 16, 2017

Report To The People

City Manager’s Office Interagency Communication Interoperability (ICI) System On February 2 Mayor Jim B. Clarke, Fire Chief Dave White and staff participated the ICI System Strategic Planning...

 

It Wasn't A Prank: He Went To The White House

By Cameron Shields Age 13 I received a text message from my mom asking if I wanted to go to Washington D.C. to report on President Obama honoring the Chicago Cubs with their trophy for winning the 2016 World Series. I answered with an immediate yes,...

 

A Visit to the White House

By Henry Jamrok, age 7 On January 16, 2017 I went to the White House as a Reporter for Kid Scoop Media. I went there to write an article about President Obama and the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs had won the World Series for the first time in 108 years...

 

MOM's Club of Culver City East Makes Generous Donation

MOM’s Club of Culver City East recently made a donation of $500 cash and a slew of age-appropriate toys to the CCUSD Office of Child Development. “We are so lucky to have the support of so many people in the Culver City community,” said...

 

Can Magic Johnson Fix This Mess? It's Going To Be Difficult

By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor I’ve been around Magic Johnson through all the years since he came to the Lakers. He’s been fantastic as a basketball player and then a businessman. He fought HIV...

 

Don McLean (American Pie) Is Coming to Saban Theatre

Legendary singer-songwriter Don McLean will be "driving his chevy to the" Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills on February 25 on his 2017 concert tour. He is best known for his magnum opus, "American Pie,"...

 

MOVIE REVIEW: SING

As if the world isn't already drinking in enough Technicolored musical cheer with "La La Land", hot on its heels is an animated musical treat to make your Christmas or Hanukkah brighter than bright -...

 

Unprecedented (UnPresident's) Day

Quick, when is Abraham Lincoln’s birthday? When is George Washington's birthday? Every schoolchild in America used to know these dates. Now we celebrate "President's Day". I wonder if anyone knows...

 

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