Week of July 25, 2024
Week of July 25, 2024
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to remove homeless encampments throughout California. The Governors order directs state agencies on how to remove the thousands of tents and makeshift shelters across the state that line freeways, clutter shopping center parking lots and fill city parks. The order makes clear that the decision to remove the encampments remains in the hands of local authorities. he move comes almost a month after the U.S. Supreme Court upended six years...
A fiery two-vehicle collision on the Marina Freeway late Wednesday night resulted in the death of at least one person, authorities said. The crash occurred around 11:25 p.m. on July 24 when a white pickup truck reportedly side-swiped an SUV, causing the SUV to slam into an electric pole, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP officers, along with the Culver City Police Department, responded to the crash in the eastbound lanes of the freeway at the Slauson Avenue on-ramp. The Culver...
Madison De La Trinidad, a sophomore at Linfield University's McMinnville campus, was named to the Spring 2024 Dean's List. De La Trinidad, originally from Culver City, California, is majoring in sport management at Linfield. The Dean's List identifies undergraduate students who earned a GPA at least equivalent to a cum laude (3.65) while taking at least graded 12 credits. It is computed following the posting of grades at the end of each semester. Linfield congratulates De La...
The final General Plan along with the zoning code and Environmental impact report are available online. The Culver City General Plan is the umbrella document that allows the City to plan for future development. The General Plan's intent is to set the City's goals for development approvals and the built environment, land use ground rules, and give the public the chance to participate in the City's planning process. Every City decision and document regulating the built environment, including the...
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Ryan Garcia has been charged with allegedly vandalizing the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills in the city of Beverly Hills on June 8. "While we are grateful no injuries were reported in this incident, reckless behavior that damages property shows a blatant and unacceptable disregard for the safety and peace of our community," District Attorney Gascón said. "Our office will work to ensure the responsible individual is held...
As part of California's Mutual Aid System, Culver City Fire Department Engine 41 is joining 2 Engines from the Santa Monica Fire Department and 2 Engines from the Los Angeles Fire Department to form Strike Team XLA-1075A. This Strike Team of 5 fire engines is enroute to the Gold Complex Fire in Plumas County and can be deployed for as long as 14 days....
The crowded field to replace Governor Gavin Newson in 2028 expanded again on Tuesday when Antonio Villaraigosa, the Democratic former Los Angeles mayor who unsuccessfully sought the governorship in 2018, announced that he would make another run for the job in 2026. Villaraigosa, a groundbreaking Latino politician who also served as Assembly speaker from 1998 to 2000, positioned himself as a more moderate alternative to future Gov. Gavin Newsom in the open 2018 primary, where he finished a...
Athletes from across the nation gathered to compete in the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon, and the city's streets were full of fans, family members, and media from around the world. Beneath the excitement and energy, there was a team of dedicated professionals from the Department from the Homeland Security (DHS) worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of everyone present. The Mobile Detection Deployment Program (MDDP) of the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction...
The NBA summer league in Las Vegas ended last week with the Los Angeles Clippers finishing summer league play with a 4-1 record after coming up short 99-98 in the semifinal game against the Memphis Grizzlies. A few players stood out for Los Angeles and are hoping to potentially earn a spot on the team and get consistent minutes on the court. These are some of the names Clipper coaches and fans should have their eyes on when training camp starts in a few weeks. Jordan Miller I'll start with,...
Many Olympic athletes and representatives from diverse backgrounds and life experiences since the early 1900s have called Culver City their home in recognition of a community that embraces the 2024 Paris Olympic Games theme: “Worlds we share, where individuals from a variety of cultures and backgrounds reach new heights together...” Embodying that message of Olympic spirit and sportsmanship, Culver City High School alumnus Isaiah Jewett and a Botswana challenger helped each other to their...
The UCLA men's basketball team will face Gonzaga in a multi-year series over the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons at neutral-site venues in Los Angeles and Seattle. The Bruins will take on Gonzaga at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Intuit Dome will serve as the Los Angeles Clippers' new home venue this fall and is located approximately 14 miles south of UCLA's campus. UCLA will travel north to face Gonzaga at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle the following season, on Saturday,...
The Dodgers selected the contract of right-handed pitcher River Ryan and designated left-handed pitcher James Paxton for assignment. Ryan, 25, will make his Major League debut this evening against the Giants. He made eight appearances between the Arizona Complex League, Rancho Cucamonga and Oklahoma City, posting a 2.22 ERA with 33 strikeouts in 24.1 innings. His last five starts were with Oklahoma, posting a 2.76 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 16.1 innings. He has spent three seasons in the minor...
The Los Angeles Urban League is hosting its annual Celebrity Golf Tournament on July 29, 2024, at the Calabasas Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada, Calabasas, CA 91302. The star studded fundraising event brings together community leaders, celebrities, and corporate partners for an afternoon of golf that supports and transforms young people's, individuals', and families' lives, building a better, healthier community. The annual event raises funds to support the Los Angeles Urban League's critical...
The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to terms with 15 of their 18 selections from the 2024 First Year Player Draft, including all players selected in the first 10 rounds. The class is headlined by Kellon Lindsey, who was selected with the 23rd overall pick in the 2024 Draft. The Florida native was ranked as the 29th overall prospect on MLB.com, slashing .403/.567/597 with nine extra-base hits and 15 RBI in 25 games this season at Hardee High School in Wauchula, Florida. The Dodger 2024 signings...
Dear Editor, In the "letters to the editor" section of the Culver Crossroads, on July 22, 2024, a letter by Dr. Yolata Oszkay Febres-Cordero was posted which asserted that neither Bubba Fish nor Nancy Barba were involved in the Friends and Family of MOVE Culver City (FFMCC) (https://culvercitycrossroads.com/2024/07/22/dear-editor-calling-out-lies-on-move-lawsuit/). The main portion of this letter was originally sent to Culver Crossroads as a reply, but the editor, Judith Martin-Straw, refused...
Square dancing is a wonderful opportunity to move aerobically to music, while having a lot of fun and making new friends. A new square dance class with a live caller/instructor will begin on Wednesday, September 4, from 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM Multipurpose Room at the Veterans Memorial Building in Culver City, and will run until December 18. Square dancing does not require any special musical or athletic talent. If you can walk and shake hands, you can square dance. Dress casually and wear...
On a Sunday afternoon, I drove to Culver City High School's newly renovated Robert Frost Auditorium to interview Dr. Anthony Fauci before his event later that evening. As I waited in line to go inside, members of the MAGA movement were outside screaming and waving signs in protest. I was kind of awkwardly standing there representing KidScoop Media taking it all in. Dr. Fauci was scheduled to appear on stage in an interview with actor Sean Penn, to discuss his latest book, On Call. The event...
Train And Learn The Sport Of Ninja With Certified Ninja Coaches And Top Competitors Los Angeles Ninja Academy, the first dedicated ninja warrior obstacle training facility in LA, is set to open at 11814 Jefferson Blvd in Culver City on August 3. The state of the art 7000 square foot facility has onsite and street parking and is centrally located where Interstate 405 meets California 90. A grand opening event with celebrity ninjas will be announced soon. Today, Los Angeles Ninja Academy has...
It is with a heavy heart his family shares the passing of John Elwood Riordan on July 11, 2024. He was born September 5, 1927 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Wilson and Clara Riordan and had an older brother, Joseph Earl. John was called to serve his country (WWII), while a senior in high school. He joined the Coast Guard and was a Morse Code instructor. After the service, he married and they had two children. He opened a tv and radio repair business in Michigan, but ended up moving to California in...
If you have already filed your DBA and it needs to be published, just scan the front page of the certified copy and email it to: publisher@culvercityobserver.com. We will publish it for 4 weeks. After the final run we will file a Proof of Publication with the county clerk. Our fee is $59. Be sure to include your phone number so we can call you for payment .I need to have this information to prepare the paperwork for your DBA: 1. Name you’ve selected for your business 2. Any additional names...
