Articles from the May 5, 2016 edition
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NBA Announces Early Entry Candidates
The National Basketball Association announces that 162 players -- 117 from colleges/post-graduate institutions and 45 international players - have filed as early entry candidates for the 2016 NBA Draft presented by State Farm. Players wishing to...
Rams Launch Inaugural Season Ticket Campaign Today
The Los Angeles Rams will launch their inaugural season ticket campaign for the 2016 season today. The Rams will play nine home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum this year, with more than...
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Rams Hold Rookie Minicamp
The Los Angles Rams held their rookie minicamp on Friday and Saturday, May 6 – 7, at the Residence Inn River Ridge in Oxnard this weekend. The Ram NFL draftees as well as 19 signed rookie free a...
With Civility and Respect Vice Mayor Weissman Bids Farewell
Editors Note: Below is the text of retiring Councilman Andy Weissman. A remarkable speech, he continued his theme and commitment during not only his eight years on the council but throughout his 32...
Sharks End The Kings' Season
It was a dogfight to the end of the regular season between the Kings and the Ducks for first place in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference, with the Ducks barely reigning victorious by one...
Culver City Teacher of the Year Honored at Culver Studios Gala
Win-Win was the music of the night for honored teachers and supporters of Culver City schools at the Culver City Education Foundation's (CCEF) splendid 18th Annual Tribute to the Stars gala...
Theatre: Endgame Endears with Exceptional Ensemble and Bizarre Humor
Endgame, the new Samuel Beckett play at the Kirk Douglas Theatre, is absurdly witty. Bizarre is a good description for both the humor and the situation the audience gets to see. The acting's exception...
For the First Time Since 2012 Culver Baseball Sweeps Santa Monica
It's full steam ahead as Culver City High baseball is rolling through the 2016 Ocean League schedule. The Centaurs completed their first two-game sweep of Santa Monica High since the 2012 baseball...
Fun Events Planned At Culver Library
The Friends Knitting group started up again on Monday, May 2.It will meet from 2:30 pm to 4 on Monday afternoons as a regularly scheduled activity. All ages and ability levels are welcome. This was conceived as a program for teens and tweens, but we...
Rams' Draft Focuses On Offense
The Los Angles Rams focused on the offense as the dust settled following the 2016 NFL Draft that concluded on Saturday, April 30. The team chose one quarterback, four receivers and one linebacker for...
Fred Altieri Will Cover The Rams For Observer
Before I write anything else about this I want to assure you readers that Fred Altieri will continue to provide his exceptional coverage of Culver City High sports for The Observer. Having said that...
Luke Walton Has Good News And Bad News
Luke Walton called Steve Kerr last Friday afternoon. “I have good news and bad news,” the Golden State Warriors’ assistant coach told the head coach. “Start with the good news,” Kerr said. “The Lake...
Champagne Brunch at Petrelli's Steakhouse for Mother's Day
Where Everyone is Treated Like Family For Mother’s Day Petrelli’s will be offering a special brunch menu designed for every taste. The three course champagne brunch starts with a choice of appetizers: Caesar Salad, The Wedge salad, Shrimp Coc...
New Veterans Cemeteries Are Being Planned
The State of California will open the third veterans’ cemetery on 78 acres at Seaside in Monterey Country. Planned for 5,000 burial sites on the old Ford Ord reservation, it’s free for the vet...
Local Resident Sczesniak Dies at 80
Nettie "Chris" Sczesniak passed away on Sunday, April 24. She was born at home in McAlester, Oklahoma on December 29, 1935 to Francis and Nora Rollings. She had two older brothers. The family moved to Northern California when she was five years old...
Bruin, Trojan Track Teams Ready For Conference, NCAA Meets
The UCLA and USC men and women’s dual meet that took place last Sunday proved that both schools are ready for the tough competition in the Pac-12 and NCAA championships. The Pac-12 meet starts S...
Celebrate Mothers Day at Culver-Palms
Culver-Palms United Methodist Church invites you to join us for Mother's Day Service, Sunday, May 8 at 10:30 am followed by a reception after the worship at noon. For additional information, please...
John Wooden's Final Recruit Carries His Legacy
(EDITOR'S NOTE; While UCLA DIDN'T QUALIFY FOR THE NCAA TOURMANT THIS SEASON WE OFFER A HEARTWARMING STORY TODAY ABOUT A FORMER BRUIN STAR) By Bosmat Eynav Sports Columnist This is a story of a remarka...
First Time Since 2012 Culver Baseball Sweeps Santa Monica
For the First Time Since 2012 Culver Baseball Sweeps Santa Monica By Fred Altieri Sports Reporter It's full steam ahead as Culver City High baseball is rolling through the 2016 Ocean League schedule....
