Articles from the January 4, 2024 edition


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  • Basketball Score Update

    Jan 4, 2024

    Culver City Centaurs 72 Redondo Union Sea Hawks 79...

  • Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested by Culver City Police Department

    Stephen Hadland, Editor & Publisher|Jan 4, 2024

    On Thursday January 4, through DNA evidence, the suspect in this case was identified and quickly arrested on the I-5 Freeway after leaving a downtown Los Angeles hotel and boarding a bus headed toward Bakersfield, California. Thirty-five-year-old Marcos Maldonado was arrested for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and booked at Culver City Police Department with a bail of 1.25 million dollars. On Tuesday December 2, Culver City Police responded to a call for service of a sexual assault in the...

  • Michigan wins the Rose Bowl and is headed for the National Championship Game

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Jan 4, 2024

    It was not the traditional Big Ten Conference vs. Pac-12 Conference that is usually played on January 1 of each year at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. It was even better. In a game that became an instant classic, the Michigan Wolverines of the Big Ten Conference defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in overtime at the Rose Bowl, 27-20, in a college football semifinal playoff matchup. A crowd of 96,371 fans were in attendance at the beautiful setting that is the Rose...

  • Chargers will close out a disappointing season with the Chiefs on Sunday

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Jan 4, 2024

    Change is coming to the Los Angeles Chargers, and it cannot come soon enough. The Chargers fell to the Broncos in Denver last Sunday, 16-9, to slip to 5-11 for the 2023 season. The Chargers were able to get three field goals from kicker Cameron Dicker of 36, 50, and 52 yards to keep it close. Dicker is 8 for 8 on field goal attempts in the past two games and has become the offensive star for the Chargers. It is never a good sign when the field goal kicker is your offensive star. Backup...

  • TYRONN LUE NAMED WESTERN CONFERENCE COACH OF THE MONTH

    Jan 4, 2024

    The NBA announced today that LA Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue has been named Western Conference Coach of the Month for December 2023. This is Lue's second Coach of the Month award and first with the Clippers. The Clippers finished the month of December with a 11-2 (.846) record and were on a nine-game win streak from December 2 to 20, the longest for the Clippers since the 2015-16 season. For the month of December, the Clippers had the best record and offensive rating (122.6) in the Western...

  • UCLA slows down Watkins and hands USC it's first loss of the year

    Mykell Mathieu, Sports Reporter|Jan 4, 2024

    No.2 UCLA beat USC and their freshman superstar Juju Watkins and crosstown rival No. 6 USC, 71-64, in front of a sold out Pauley Pavilion crowd handing the Trojans their first loss of the season. "I will boldly say that this was the hottest ticket in any sport male or female today in Southern California," UCLA coach Cori Close said. "That's saying something." The Bruins coming off of one of the toughest non-conference schedules in all of women's college basketball and it looks like it paid off....

  • Shooting woes doom Trojans against crosstown rivals

    Eric Lambkins II, Sports Reporter|Jan 4, 2024

    In one of the most important women's basketball games in history between the UCLA Bruins and the USC Trojans Juju Watkins and McKenzie Forbes fought out of jams and dug their team out of holes. Yet, despite their grit, the USC duo couldn't conjure that final surge to triumph in the packed and buzzing Pauley Pavilion on the UCLA campus. Both of their schools rarely fill half their arenas but on December 30, 2023, UCLA packed the house. They all came to see No. 2 UCLA (12-0) battle No. 6 USC...

  • Culver City High School girls' basketball looking for their identity

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Jan 4, 2024

    The season is still young, but the Culver City High School girls' varsity basketball team needs an identity check. The team has talent, but they are young and somewhat inexperienced. The 6-6 Lady Centaurs will need to grow up fast because in a few weeks they will start league play in a very good Bay League. Palos Verdes is currently 10-0, Mira Costa is 8-1, Redondo Union is 5-2 and although Santa Monica and Peninsula currently have losing records, they are always competitive. "The league is...

  • 2023 NFL Power Rankings – Week 18

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Jan 4, 2024

    1. Baltimore Ravens (13-3): The Ravens have won eight games against teams with winning records by 14 points or more. The latest was a 56-19 win over the Dolphins. The Ravens have clinched the best record in the AFC and the road to the AFC Championship will lead through Baltimore this season. Next: +4 vs Pittsburgh Steelers – Sat, Jan. 6 – O/U: 35.5 (ATS: 11-5 – O/U: 8-8) 2. San Francisco 49ers (12-4): The 49ers beat the Commanders on the road and clinched homefield advantage throughout the p...

  • ERBA Markets Specials

    Jan 4, 2024

    Visit ERBA Markets Locations for SPECIALS CULVER CITY, CA at 9021 Exposition Blvd, LA Other Stores located at: 12320 West Pico Blvd, LA and 4200 Lincoln Blvd, Marina Del Rey...

  • Avoid Water Contact Due to Rainfall

    Jan 4, 2024

    Ocean Water Quality Rain Advisory: Advisory for all Los Angeles County Beaches in Effect Until Saturday, January 6, at 7:00 am Due to current rainfall, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health advises beach users to avoid all water contact, especially near discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers due to potentially higher bacteria levels in these areas. This includes any runoff that may flow onto or pond on the beach sand. Ocean and bay recreational waters, especially near...

  • Officers Were Working To Keep The City Safe Throughout The Holiday Weekend

    Jan 4, 2024

    An arrest was made for strong-arm robbery when an Officer was contacted by the victim in the area of Sepulveda Boulevard and Machado Road. Officers quickly obtained a suspect description and located the suspect in the La Ballona Creek area. A suspect was arrested after Officers responded to a radio call about a traffic collision in the 9500 block of Jefferson Boulevard. Upon their arrival, officers detained one of the parties who were under the influence of alcohol. In plain view, the Officers...

  • Council to Reconvene January 8

    Jan 4, 2024

    The first city council meeting of the new year is scheduled for January 8 at 7p.m.at city hall. Regular Meeting of the City Council, Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency Board, Culver City Parking Authority, Redevelopment Financing Authority, and Culver City Housing Authority Board. The city's YouTube channel. The meeting can be attended in person . on cable television or The agenda for the meeting is not yet available....

  • Help Put the Brakes on Bicycle Theft

    Jan 4, 2024

    Culver City residents of all ages are invited to join a free Bicycle Rodeo and Registration Event. Get ready to pedal your way to a fun-filled day of bike safety and theft prevention education. This event will take place on Saturday, January 6, from 9:00 am-12:30 pm at the Culver City Police Department located at 4040 Duquesne Avenue. Bike theft is a five-million-dollar annual epidemic in the United States. Every thirty seconds a bicycle is stolen. Police recover thousands of bikes every year...

  • Culver City Teen Center Open House

    Jan 4, 2024

    Join us at the Culver City Teen Center located at 4153 Overland Avenue in Culver City, CA on January 11, 2024 from 6pm to 8pm. This exciting event is your chance to explore all the amazing activities and resources our center has to offer, while enjoying food, drinks, and glow in the dark activities. Whether you're interested in sports, arts, leadership, or just hanging out with friends in a safe environment, there's something for everyone. Come and meet our friendly staff, check out the...