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Reversing previous statements that Shamsud-Din Jabbar did not act alone in his murderous rampage down Bourbon Street in New Orleans FBI now says they believe Shamsud-Din Jabbar acted alone in New Orleans in what they described as a terror attack inspired by ISIS. “Let me be very clear about this point, this was an act of terrorism. It was premeditated and an evil act,” said Christopher Raia, deputy assistant director of the FBI’s counterterrorism division, on Thursday. “We do not assess at this point…that anyone else is involved in this atta...
A play by Lynn Nottage Kentwood Players presents By the Way, Meet Vera Stark by Lynn Nottage, opening Friday, January 17 at the Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Los Angeles 90045. This production is directed by Rondrell McCormick and produced by Rhonda Yeager-Hutchinson and Julia Sison. By the Way, Meet Vera Stark is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York. Performance dates are Friday, January 17 through Saturday, February 8, 2025. Performance...
The reversing previous statements that Shamsud-Din Jabbar did not act alone in his murderous rampage down Bourbon Street in New Orleans FBI now says they believe Shamsud-Din Jabbar acted alone in New Orleans in what they described as a terror attack inspired by ISIS. “Let me be very clear about this point, this was an act of terrorism. It was premeditated and an evil act,” said Christopher Raia, deputy assistant director of the FBI’s counter-terrorism division, on Thursday. “We do not assess at this point…that anyone else is involved in this a...
With Kawhi Leonard nearing a return and the Clippers boasting a solid 19-13 record through their first 32 games of the NBA season, optimism is growing among Clippers fans. The team has displayed resilience in Leonard's absence, proving they're a playoff-caliber squad even without their versatile superstar forward. The big question now is. How much better can they become once Kawhi is healthy and seamlessly reintegrated into the lineup? Reports suggest Leonard could return as early as the first...
1. Kansas City Chiefs (15-1): The Chiefs clinched the best record in the NFL and more importantly, the best record with a Christmas day 29-10 victory over the Steelers in Pittsburgh. It was a very impressive showing for a team that is looking to win a third Super Bowl Championship. Next: +10.5 at Denver Broncos -Sun, Jan. 5, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: 40 (ATS: 8-8 – O/U: 7-9) Win probability: 15.3% 2. Buffalo Bills (13-3): The Bills led 40-0 before they called off the dogs in a 40-14 beat down of the...
After a challenging road trip where the Los Angeles Kings dropped 4 of 7 games, the team returned to home ice with a vengeance, securing two dramatic comeback victories on back-to-back nights. The first win came against the Edmonton Oilers last Saturday. Trailing 3-2 heading into the third period, the Kings rallied as Tanner Jeannot scored early in the final frame, assisted by Jordan Spence, to force overtime. In the extra period, Quinton Byfield delivered the game-winning goal, with an assist...
The Los Angeles Kings secured a nail-biting 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers last Sunday evening, marking their seventh straight win at home. Despite finding themselves trailing by two goals on multiple occasions throughout the game the Kings displayed remarkable determination and resilience to mount a spirited comeback and claim the victory. Anze Kopitar was the standout player for the Kings, scoring two pivotal goals in the final period to secure the win with the help of Adrian Kempe....
Today, at approximately 3:15 a.m. CST, an individual drove a pickup truck into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing at least 10 and injuring dozens of others. After hitting the crowd, he exited the vehicle and fired upon local law enforcement. Law enforcement returned fire, and the subject was pronounced deceased at the scene. Two law enforcement officers were injured and transported to a local hospital. The subject has been identified as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a...
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters: BEACH AREA WARNINGS: · 28th Street extension in Manhattan Beach 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain. · Pulga storm drain at Will Rogers State Beach 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain. · Manhattan Beach Pier in Manhattan Beach 100 yards up and down the coast from the pi...
The City of Culver City is pleased to announce that J.R. Wright is the City's new Chief Information Officer. He will lead the Information Technology Department and will report to City Manager John Nachbar. "I am truly excited to join the dedicated team at Culver City and to have the opportunity to work alongside such talented and passionate individuals. My mission is to leverage the power of technology to enhance the quality of life for residents, support local businesses, and help create a more...
The West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) is making water conservation accessible to people who want an easy way to incorporate sustainability into their lives. West Basin will host six drive-through rain barrel pick-up events at locations throughout the service area to give away 1,500 barrels. The program begins on Saturday, November 16, 2024, and concludes on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Interested participants must register at www.westbasin.org/rain-barrels to qualify for up to two...
Santa Monica College's John Drescher Planetarium continues its Friday evening events in winter 2025 with free, live virtual shows presented online at smc.edu/planetarium. The winter shows will explore the different types of galaxies, present an update on Mars robots Perseverance and Curiosity, provide a quick tour of the Moon's 'seas' and craters, and consider the latest definitions of 'space' and 'astronauts.' Winter shows also include the popular "A Walk Around the Winter Hexagon," with specta...
The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) will waive all late penalties and field enforcement fees for pet owners purchasing or renewing pet licenses between December 1, 2024, and February 28, 2025. Pet owners are required to have a valid pet license and their pet must be spayed/neutered and microchipped if they reside in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. This requirement also applies to residents of cities that contract with the County and have adopted the County's ordinance regarding animals. "Providing...
An Inglewood man, who in 2022 was granted compassionate release after serving 26 years in federal prison for armed robberies of armed couriers, has been found guilty by a jury of robbing a Brinks courier at gunpoint in a bank parking lot near LAX in August 2023, the Justice Department has announced. Markham David Bond, 61, was found guilty late Thursday of one count of interference with commerce by robbery (Hobbs Act), one count of using a firearm during a crime of violence, and one count of...
Culver City Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37)released the following statement after being elected Whip of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for the 119th Congress: "I am deeply honored to be chosen to serve as Whip of the Congressional Black Caucus for the 119th Congress. Known as the 'conscience of the Congress,' the CBC is grounded in our pursuit of justice, equity, and opportunity for Black Americans. With unprecedented challenges ahead, our role as that conscience and our shared...
The 8th District is currently working a mass casualty incident involving a vehicle that drove into a large crowd on Canal and Bourbon Street at approximately 3:15 AM. This is an active scene. Stay off of Bourbon from Canal to Dumaine and from Royal to Dauphine. There are 15 fatalities. There are 30 injured that have been transported to the following hospitals: University Medical Center Touro Hospital East Jefferson General Hospital Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson Campus Ochsner Baptist Campus...
Police Recover Stolen Trailer, Arrest Suspect, and Rally Resources to Replace Equipment for Local Organization in Time for the Holidays When Culver City Police learned on November 22nd that the trailer belonging to local organization Walk 'n Rollers had been stolen, with all its equipment inside, they sprang into action. Investigators knew locating the trailer would prove difficult, but they dug in and got to work. A few weeks later, the work paid off. Thanks to the diligent work of detectives,...
Culver City resident and West Los Angeles College (West) student Henrique Sertao was selected to be among the first students in the newly launched Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Student Spotlight of the Week program. He was selected from over 200,000 students in the nine-campus district which includes West, located in Culver City. "Mr. Sertao stands out as an exceptional student, consistently achieving top exam scores and demonstrating a remarkable ability to learn, understand,...
On Tuesday, December 17, Culver City Unified School District (CCUSD) Superintendent Brian Lucas swore in two new Board members as Triston Ezidore assumed the presidency of the district. CCUSD includes 6,800+ students in ten school sites from TK - 12th grade, a continuation high school, an iAcademy and an adult school. Elected on November 5, Andrew Lachman and Lindsay Carlson were seated in their new board positions, succeeding Dr. Kelly Kent and Ms. Paula Amezola, who stepped down from their nine- and four-year terms, respectively. Lachman and...
On Sunday, December 22, at approximately 6:40p.m., Police Department officers responded to the scene of a fatal traffic collision at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Chelsea Avenue. The victim was crossing Wilshire southbound when she was struck by a vehicle heading eastbound on Wilshire. The vehicle, a white Toyota Rav4, was seen by witnesses fleeing the scene at a high rate of speed. Tragically, the victim, a Vietnam War veteran and Santa Monica resident, was pronounced deceased at the scene. SMPD's Major Accident Response Team...
Music Director Clyde Mitchell welcomes us to a Winter Wonderland with Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 1, "Winter Dreams on" Sunday, January 26, at 7:00 PM The program will include: William Grant Still (1895-1978): Fanfare for American Heroes (1942), Johann Strauss II (1825-1899): Tales from the Vienna Woods, Op. 325 (1868), Traditional, arr Raymond Horton: Freedom Bound , Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912): Novellette II, Larghetto, Op. 52 (1903), Frederick Delius (1862-1934): Sleigh Ride (1890) INT...
The 5757 Uplander Development- Community Input Zoom (Project is a 1,077 unit mixed use proposal with three, 7 story buildings). https://bit.ly/5757UplanderScopingMeeting. Comments may be submitted in advance of the meeting at [email protected] 2). Based on the initial study of this project, the city determined that an Environmental Impact Report was required due to the potential for significant impact on several issues including Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Land Use,...
