Articles from the March 26, 2015 edition
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Housing Crisis Averted?
By Lynne Bronstein Observer Reporter Last September, the City Council discussed a projected funding shortfall for the housing programs provided by the City and Housing Authority. At the Council's Marc...
Motorcyclist Dies in Culver Collision
A motorcyclist was killed on Wednesday March 18 at 1:20 p.m. when he collided with a car in the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Overland Avenue in Culver City. The accident closed the intersection for most of the afternoon forcing police to...
Mayor To Speak On State Of The City
By Neil Rubenstein Observer Columnist The monthly General Meeting of the Culver City Democratic Club will be on April 8 at 7 p.m. in the Rotunda Room of Veterans Auditorium. Mayor Sahli-Wells will be...
Culver-Palms To Present Easter Concert
Culver-Palms United Methodist Church invites the public to attend an uplifting afternoon of praise and celebration as its music department presents the Chancel Choir, Praise Band and Children's/Youth...
Culver Student Organizes Locals For Walk to End Genocide
On April 19 thousands will gather from throughout Southern California for Jewish World Watch’s 9th annual Walk to End Genocide – the largest annual anti-genocide rally in the United States. A wide-ranging, multi-faith coalition of policymakers, relig...
City Manager's Report
Community Development • Airport Marina Ford/Honda – A permit has been issued for three new auto service buildings at 6002 Centinela Avenue. • 76 Station – A permit has been issued for demolition of an...
Culver Man Named Executive Officer
Jason S. Campbell has been appointed as the Executive Officer of the California Board of Podiatric Medicine (BPM). Born and raised in Culver City, Campbell attended Culver City schools and has deep...
Culver's Tawfik Named to Honor Roll
Army and Navy Academy announces that Ahmed Tawfik of Culver City has been named to the Honor Roll for the fourth grading period of the 2014-2015 school year. Students with a grade point average of...
Working with Clean Air
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently recognized Clean Air: El Marino and the Culver City Unified School District for its efforts in educating parents and the community about the impacts...
Culver Softball Thrives On New Field
By Fred Altieri Sports Reporter A brand new era in Culver City High softball began with a very satisfying 8-1 victory in its brand new ballpark on a picture perfect Thursday afternoon, March 19,...
Culver Students Make Azusa Pacific Dean's List
Two Culver City residents have made the academic Deans' List at Azusa Pacific University. These students are honored for a fall 2014 grade-point average of 3.5 or better. They are joined by 1,983...
Lawsuit Puts Spin On Free Agency For College Players
By George Laase Special to the Observer Back in 1994, CBS Sports bought the rights to the NCAA men's basketball tournament with an eight-year contract averaging $215 million annually. This month, a single, 30-second TV ad airing during the men’s F...
Cast Announced for New Douglas Play
Casting has been set for the 24th STreet Theatre award-winning production of "Walking the Tightrope," which will be remounted for the Kirk Douglas Theatre presentation of four public performances...
Champion Giants Struggle In Spring Training
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor How important are the results in spring training? The popular belief is the results aren’t very important since minor leaguers often replace major leaguers in the latt...
Clippers To Play Exhibition Games In China
The National Basketball Association announces that NBA Global Games China 2015 will feature two preseason games between the Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Clippers in October. The Clippers and...
MOVIE REVIEW: Danny Collins
I don't know if it's because I'm getting older or Al Pacino us just getting better, but between his recent tour de force in "The Humbling" and now DANNY COLLINS, I have fallen in love with him as an...
Transforming Grief Into Hope
By Sandra Coopersmith Features writer Some things, like the unwavering commitment of the American Cancer Society (ACS) to save lives and end cancer, never change. And some things do, such as this...
Debate on ISIL Ignites Feelings Among Culver City Residents
In the tradition of town hall meetings, Congresswoman Karen Bass, whose district includes Culver City, held a town meeting on March 12 to present arguments involving authorization of the use of...
