Articles from the February 21, 2019 edition


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  • Culver City Police Search for Body of Missing 6 Month Old

    Feb 21, 2019

    CCPD Special Victims Unit Detectives now believe that 6 month old Jacson Manson was murdered. They alleged that his parents, Adam Manson and Kianna Williams murdered the child and dumped his body in a dumpster near the Crenshaw Shopping Mall. Culver City Police Department personnel along with several volunteers are currently search the El Sobrante lanfill in the City of Corona where they believe Jacson's body may have ended up. His parents remain in custody of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's...

  • Girls Varsity Soccer Off to Semifinals

    George Laase|Feb 21, 2019

    The Centaurs' defense has shutdown their last two opponents to secure the win-each time 1-0. They now move on to the CIF Southern Section Division 3 Semifinals where they will play the #1 seed Oak Hill (20-2-2) out in Hesperia, this Saturday at 3:00 pm....

  • Lady Centaurs Beat Peter Knight 2-1

    George Laase|Feb 21, 2019

    After having beaten Peter Knight 1-0 in last year's first round playoffs, Culver City knew they were in for a very up-tempo game. Surprisingly, the Hawks looked even quicker as they scored first midway thru the first half on a long ball. The Hawks still led at half-time. Talking calmly to his players, Coach Pete Bartlett, pointed out that he felt that the Hawks would probably tire in the second half and that if the girls remained patience and kept the pressure on, they would break through and...

  • Former Culver City Student Tam Passes at 78

    Feb 21, 2019

    Kathryn Elizabeth Tam, (nee Koerlin) passed away Wednesday morning, February 13, 2019 at her home in Fruitland, Idaho. She was 78 years old. Kathy was born on June 27, 1940 in Los Angeles, California. Her parents were Herbert Koerlin, a cameraman in early Hollywood and Jessie Koerlin who was mom to Kathy and her older sister, Ann C. Finney. She attended schools in Culver City and graduated 1957. She met her husband, Gail Tam, they were married November 28, 1958 in Culver City. Gail was a police...

  • Culver City Ranks Low in Financial Soundness

    Neil Rubenstein, Observer Columnist|Feb 21, 2019

    Friends, before I leave on a well-deserved vacation, I would like to enlighten you all on some problems that are easy to verify. According to California State Senator Moorlach, California is ranked 42nd in financial soundness. The Golden State has 58 counties and Los Angeles County is ranked 47th for financial soundness. Culver City Unified School District is ranked 831 out of 940 districts in the entire state for fiscal soundness. Finally, looking at our state’s 482 cities, we see Culver C...

  • Holmes Wins Genesis Open at Riviera Country Club

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Feb 21, 2019

    It was the PGA Tour’s version of Survivor: Santa Monica Canyon. Two Kentucky gentlemen weathered two rounds on the final day of high winds and plummeting temperatures at Riviera Country Club for an intriguing finish to the 2019 Genesis Open. Ultimately, J.B. Holmes staged a comeback in the final round to hold off Justin Thomas by one stroke. “It was very difficult, especially the last few holes with all that wind,” said Holmes. “It was the way you want to win. You want to come down the end and...

  • Clippers and Lakers Battle For Playoff Position

    Steve Finley, Sports Reporter|Feb 21, 2019

    The NBA season is already full of more tension than a day time soap opera, now the next few months will be filled with drama evolving teams that will trying to make the playoffs. In the Western Conference no less than 13 teams will be battling for eight playoffs spots and in the Eastern Conference it looks like it's going to be a close race between the top four or five teams. For the Clippers and Lakers the bottom line is they have to win at least 70% of their games if they expect to make the pl...

  • Have Fun at Casino night and Help the CCHS Booster Club

    Feb 21, 2019

    Casino night is CCHS Booster Club’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Help raise money to support Culver City High School athletics and clubs. This year’s Casino Night will be held on Saturday March 2. Everyone is welcome. Join friends, neighbors and community for a great party at the Culver City Veteran’s Memorial Building Auditorium for a fun night of: DJ and Dancing Blackjack Craps Roulette Silent auction Dancing DJ & music Fabulous food Dessert Room hosted by the CCHS Cheerleaders Thirst quenching drinks (beer and wine served) Casino Night...

  • Ten Centaurs Make All-CIF Football

    Greg goodyear and Larry Weiner, Special to the Observer|Feb 21, 2019

    Centaurs Have Record 10 Football Players Make All-CIF After last year’s record run with the Centaurs winning a CIF Championship for the first time in 40 years, a record number of players were chosen for the All-CIF team. And for the first time in Culver City football history two players were selected as the offensive and defensive players of the year for the All-CIF team. The Offensive Player of the Year award in Division 7 was given to slot receiver, senior standout and team captain Kevin McGuire, for his tremendous contribution during the reg...

  • Special Services at Culver Palms United Methodist

    Feb 21, 2019

    Worship comes alive with the visiting artists from West Side Hammered Dulcimers on Sunday, March 3rd at 10:30 am in the Sanctuary. Celebrate Carnival Pancake Lunch following worship!! King Cake, Toys, bling!! Ash Wednesday Service will be held on Wednesday, March 6 at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary. All are welcome to join. Culver Palms United Methodist Church is located at 4464 Sepulveda Boulevard in Culver City. Sunday are held at 10:30 am....