Articles from the March 12, 2020 edition


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  • Protect Residents and Officers Lives

    Letters|Mar 12, 2020

    Culver City Businesses and Residents, The purpose of this letter is to address the pending decision which will be made by our Culver City Council members regarding the purchase of an Emergency Rescue Vehicle. An Emergency Rescue Vehicle (ERV) is an armored vehicle (commonly referred to as a "Bearcat") which can hold up to a dozen people, while protecting those inside from different types of firearms including high powered rifles. This type of vehicle is currently utilized by police departments...

  • No School Closures in Culver City

    Mar 12, 2020

    March 5, 2020 Dear CCUSD Families: The health and wellbeing of students and staff are always my top priorities. You may have heard that Los Angeles County and the State of California have declared a local health emergency in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). At the time of this writing there are seven known cases of the coronavirus in the county. In the first case, the person has recovered. In the six new cases, the source of exposure is known and there are no cases of community tran...

  • West Los Angeles College to Shift to Online Classes

    Mar 12, 2020

    Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Chancellor Francisco C. Rodriguez, Ph.D., announced that as many classes as possible will be moved into an online education platform for all nine colleges which include West Los Angeles College in Culver City. Online instruction is expected to begin on Wednesday, March 18,. During this time, all LACCD colleges and the District will remain open, subject to the direction of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) or the California...

  • Unique Boutique to Fund Scholarships

    Mar 12, 2020

    The Culver City Woman's Club is sponsoring a "Unique Boutique" on Saturday, March 28 in the Rotunda Room of the Veteran's Memorial Building, 4117 Overland Ave, in Culver City, from 10:00am until 2:00pm. There will be a variety of vendors selling their unique wares for you or gifts for Mother's Day, graduations, birthdays, etc. Admission is free and there will be opportunity drawings held throughout the event, with prizes awarded every hour. All proceeds from the event will fund scholarships for graduating High School seniors. For further...

  • Chargers Sign Ekeler to a $24 Million Contract

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Mar 12, 2020

    When it comes to free agent running backs, every NFL General Manager should remember the names of Todd Gurley and David Johnson. In 2018, Gurley signed a 4-year, $57.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Rams, with $45 million guaranteed. At about the same time, Johnson signed a 3-year, $39 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals, with $31.8 million guaranteed. Gurley developed a knee issue that was later identified as an arthritic knee. In the 2018 NFC championship and in the Super Bowl,...

  • LA Football Club Pulls a Draw Against Philadelphia Union

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Mar 12, 2020

    The pitch is already heating up for LAFC in only the second match of the 2020 MLS season at Banc of California Stadium. The full moon eve clash had the look, sound and feel of a mid-season slugfest as the Black and Gold survived multiple knock-down punches from Philadelphia Union before a primed crowd on Sunday night. LAFC quickly and decisively erased the deficit three times for the 3-3, 107-minute draw. Yet, golden opportunities were missed. "We created a lot of chances but in moments when we...

  • Culver Boys and Girls Team Win at Culver City Invitational

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Mar 12, 2020

    Gold, Silver and Bronze were up for the taking. The 2020 Culver City Invitational Track and Field Meet continued its growing success as 23 local high schools competed on a breaking sunny Saturday afternoon, March 7. Medals were awarded in 58 events at the Culver City High School track and surrounding athletic fields. Girls and boys varsity as well as frosh/soph athletes began the popular invitational at 10:00 a.m. with the 1600-meter events before capping it off in the afternoon with the...

  • UCLA and USC basketball hope to play well in the Pac-12 Tournament

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Mar 12, 2020

    Now that the regular season is over the UCLA and USC men's basketball team can concentrate on Pac-12 Tournament that began last Wednesday in Las Vegas. If they win their games on Thursday they will advance to play in the semifinals on Friday (today). If both teams win on Friday it will be a UCLA against USC championship game on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Both teams need to win at least one or two more games to be selected to play in the NCAA Tournament. The Trojans are 22-9 and the Bruins are 19-12....

  • Police Blotter

    Mar 12, 2020

    Friday February 28 at 2:30pm a subject was stopped for vehicle code violations in the area of Jefferson and Sepulveda Blvd. During the stop the individual provided a false name to the officers. After verifying his true identity, it was discovered he was on active Parole and wanted by the California Department of Corrections for violating the terms of his Parole. The subject was arrested for a Parole violation. Friday February 28 at 11:00pm a subject was stopped for vehicle code violations in...

  • Sports World Beaten by Coronavirus - Updated!

    Fred Altieri|Mar 12, 2020

    The coronavirus (COVID-19) has abruptly slammed the brakes on the sports world over the past week. It has forced emergency measures to be taken by the major professional sports organizations across the nation, followed by the NCAA. Many have had to suspend their seasons and alter related programs due to the spread of the virus that has arrested the world's attention. UPDATE - March 13, 2013: More cards fell on Friday due to further monitoring of the COVID-19 virus worldwide. The Masters...

  • Food for the Hungry and Homeless

    Observer Staff Report|Mar 12, 2020

    Paul Ehrlich has issued his weekly reminder for this Saturday, "Caring for the hungry and homeless." "Your generosity is so appreciated," Ehrlich tells his readers. "We are so grateful for the lunches, blankets, and women's sanitary items that were received and distributed last week. Time again to remind all to please bring lunches to feed the homeless this Saturday, before noon." Every Saturday morning, the dining room in Ehrlich's Sunkist Park home is transformed into a work station where...

  • CANCELLED-Jefferson Post Office Development Community Meeting Cancelled

    Mar 12, 2020

    According to Eric Shabsis, speaking on behalf of the developers they have released the following statement, "At the direction of the City of Culver City, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, and the Center for Disease Control, the 2nd Official Community Meeting associated with the proposed 11111 Jefferson Comprehensive Plan Mixed-Use Project scheduled for Thursday, March 12 from 6:30-8:30 at Temple Akiba is being cancelled. "At such time as the City of Culver City provides...

  • NEW FLASH - Live Audiences barred on Sony's Culver City Lot

    Mar 12, 2020

    The Washington Post has published unconfirmed reports that Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune have cancelled all live audiences at the Sony Pictures Entertainment lot through mid April due to fears of spreading the Coronavirus. The Culver City Observer has reached out to top media executives at Sony for further comment and clarification. Updates will be posted as soon as the Observer receives them...

  • Culver City Police Officers Association Urges council to Move Forward with Bearcat Purchase

    Mar 12, 2020
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    Culver City Businesses and Residents, The purpose of this letter is to address the pending decision which will be made by our Culver City Council members regarding the purchase of an Emergency Rescue Vehicle. An Emergency Rescue Vehicle (ERV) is an armored vehicle (commonly referred to as a "Bearcat") which can hold up to a dozen people, while protecting those inside from different types of firearms including high powered rifles. This type of vehicle is currently utilized by police departments...