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Through the various candidates' forums held throughout the city, we have put together a compilation on the four candidates with their views and positions on matters affecting Culver City While the candidates agreed on many issues, including the ban on fracking and protecting the city, two big revelations emanated during the forums held in Blair Hills and at the Democratic Club. At the Democratic Club forum, it was revealed that Daniel Lee and Alex Fisch had less than stellar records for voting...
The unofficial preliminary results are in and updates can be found on the City's website at www.culvercity.org/vote Council Candidates: Alex Fisch – 3,183 Daniel Lee – 2,768 Albert Vera – 2,598 Marcus Tiggs – 1,790 Measure A: Yes – 4,512 No – 812 The City Clerk's Office will continue to count provisional ballots and Vote By Mail ballots postmarked by April 10th and received through April 13th. Updated unofficial election results information will be posted as it is received on the city websit...
Dear Editor, I’m a Democrat and I’m Marcus Tiggs’ Campaign Manager. You may be wondering, with all the negative flyers making the rounds, why a Democrat would support Marcus Tiggs for Culver City council. Marcus Tiggs is supported by many Democrats because of the hard work that he has done for the City over the last 15 or more years. He is trusted to tell the truth, even if it’s a truth that would be uncomfortable to share, either for himself or the recipient of the news. We know and respect...
There's no doubt about it, Los Angeles just rebranded the "major" in Major League Soccer. The inaugural match between the brand new upstart Los Angeles Football Club and the well-established Los Angeles Galaxy was Hollywood scripting at its best. It was fast and furious with immediate international star implications. LAFC came out firing on all cylinders grabbing a 3-0 lead before the force known as Zlatan ignited his new Galaxy teammates and the pitch at StubHub Center in the City of Carson...
For those who read my commentary years ago remember I wrote about an experimental stem cell treatment to be used on patients with spinal cord injuries. It now appears Rancho Los Amigos will partner with USC to participate in a multi-million-dollar clinical study proving such therapy can restore key motor functions. I just reread the April 25, 2017 issue of Time Magazine. In my opinion the cover story should be read by everyone as it discusses the $13.9 Trillion United States debt and the...
Carol Schwab, the City Attorney of Culver City, rejected requests by local resident Les Greenberg to file criminal charges against Culver City Observer Publisher Stephen Hadland and Culver City Councilman Jim Clarke in regard to an election article published in the Culver City Observer. In the March 15 article, the Observer reported that a local “ad hoc” organization distributed an inflammatory, campaign flyer to residents that blasted two of the City Council candidates as lackeys of the local chamber. In her letter to Greenberg, Schwab sta...
Dear Editor, My vote is for Albert Vera on April 10th. I am impressed by his personal and professional accomplishments and wholeheartedly support his strategic vision for the city. We need someone who comes from our community, someone who knows us and will represent our collective voices. Our city staff are policy experts; we have paid attorneys to prepare and review policies; we need someone on council who has innovative ideas and has proven successful local business experience. We need someone...
Dear Editor, I am writing this letter in support of Marcus Tiggs for Culver City Council. I write as someone who has worked in Culver City for over 35 years and who has owned a home here for just about 30 years. I have volunteered countless hours contributing to this City I love, ultimately serving as your Councilperson and Mayor. I have known for some time, having realized the first time I set foot in Culver City, that this City is worth every effort we can make to have it be the best place it...
Sydney Kamlager Elected to Represent CA 54th District By Carole Bell Observer Columnist Sydney Kamlager won the special election held April 3 to complete the unexpired term of Sebastian Ridley-Thomas, who resigned due to health concerns. Results of the April 3, 2018 election: Sydney K. Kamlager (D), 68.93%, total votes: 17,094 Tepring Michelle Piquado (D), 14.40%, total votes: 3,572 Glen Ratcliff (R), 12.98%, total votes: 3,220 Grayson A. Pangilinan (D), 3.68%, total votes: 913 California...
Dear Editor, Why I Am Supporting Daniel Lee and Alex Fisch for City Council: With great enthusiasm and abundant hope I am supporting Daniel Lee and Alex Fisch in their bids for seats on our City Council. These two gentlemen are uniquely qualified to be our city councilpersons. Daniel Lee, a social worker, and Alex Fisch, an environmental attorney. Both endorsed by the Sierra Club and by countless other entities and individuals, among them the Culver City Democratic Club and the Los Angeles...
Culver City Police are recommending drivers avoid the eastside of Culver City Washington Boulevard is completely closed between Helms Avenue and Sherbourne Avenue due to a fatal traffic collision. The lone occupant of the crash died at the scene after crashing into a tree. the single car accident snarled traffic during the morning rush hour. The victim has not yet been identified....
Dear Editor, It’s been a pleasure serving on Marcus Tiggs’ City Council Campaign’s “Kitchen Cabinet” in the months leading up to our April 10 election. Why? Because the Tiggs team is comprised of both liberals and conservatives who can actually sit around a table and work together cooperatively, sharing their ideas and goals for the City without resorting to rancor, but united by an appreciation for Marcus’ background, abilities, philosophy, and plans for a positive future for Culver City...
Dear Editor, Why I am supporting Albert Vera: I have spent the last two months walking with him and listening to the way he answers questions and talks to voters. Why would this 24-year resident support him? At heart Albert is Culver City born and raised. He is not running for city council because he wishes to continue a political career elsewhere, he is running because he has a deep and abiding love and concern that our city continues to thrive and evolve, yet retain as many elements as...
Tevian Jones, a four-star recruit in the 2018 college basketball recruiting class, has committed to play at Illinois next season. The 6'6 small forward out of Culver City, California, announced his decision on Twitter after being pursued by many top schools. Illinois extended a scholarship offer to Top-100 guard Tevian Jones, Scout.com national analyst Evan Daniels reports. The 6-foot-5 Culver City guard ranks No. 98 in the 247 Sports Composite rankings He's considered the 10th-best prospect in...
Culver City has played a part in the past Los Angeles Olympic Games, and we look forward to being involved in 2028 when the world's athletes return to the region. During our Wednesday, April 18 General Meeting and Program we'll look back, as well as forward, with the help of a representative from LA84 Foundation, and any past and future Olympians that want to share their memories and aspirations. 1932 saw the construction of the first Olympic Athletes Village in nearby Baldwin Hills. Along with the athletes came appetites. Thus began the Great...
The NBA season for the Clippers and Lakers is about to end unless the Clippers can pull off a miracle. The NBA playoffs consist of 16 teams from two different conferences. Eight teams from the west and eight teams from the east will square off in the next few months to see who we be the 2017-18 NBA Champions. The Lakers have already been eliminated from the playoffs so it's up to the Clippers to try and have at least one NBA team in the post season. In order to accomplish that achievement they...
"A stunning, disgraceful example of greed." That's how Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader, U.S. House of Representatives (D-CA), described Donald Trump's tax agenda, speaking Wednesday morning in Culver City. Pelosi spoke at a "TrumpTax Town Hall" in the Veterans Memorial Building. Other speakers included Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA 33rd); Rep. Nanette Barragan (D-CA 44th); Donna Norton, Deputy Director, Moms Rising; Edward D. Kleinbard, USC Gould School of Law; and Jennifer Taub, Vermont Law School. There...
Dear Editor, I hope you will join me in voting for Albert Vera for Culver City Council on April 10. Albert will be a valuable voice on the city council. I have long been impressed by Albert's deep knowledge of our city and his vision to protect the character of our neighborhoods while we move our city into the 21stt Century. I have also found that Albert is practical and results-oriented with a focus on what is best for Culver City – very important and valuable now that national politics are s...
Dear Editor, I will be voting for Marcus Tiggs next week. Tiggs has the experience and wisdom in Culver City to say no, to not just be all things to all people. You want transitional housing or pot dispensaries? Great - just whose backyard are we going to put them in? Affordable housing? Sure, we all want that. But in a small city in a metropolis where millions of people are looking for a place and billions (trillions?) of investment dollars are coming in, bidding for property, just what are we going to accomplish? What part of the budget are...
Steve Hadland Observer Publisher We live on the west side of Culver City and today the horrible flyers you have taken a stand against in your last two papers were put on our porches. Unfortunately, we have no idea who delivered them and no names were on the flyers. We stand behind you and thank you for making public the divisiveness of this group of people. Culver City is better than this. Jeanne and Ken Conklin Culver City...
Sixty years ago renowned golf writer Herbert Warren Wind coined the phrase "Amen Corner" in his April 21, 1958 Sports Illustrated article. Wind's words immortalized the 11th, 12th and 13th holes at Augusta National Golf Course. 1958 also marked the first of four Green Jackets won by the legendary Arnold Palmer at the nation's most famous golf course in Augusta, Georgia. Wind wrote of the par 3 Hole No. 12 named Golden Bell: "The 12th at the Augusta National, 155 yards long, can be a very...
Over the past several weeks a flyer has been distributed a group calling itself AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR CULVER CITY RESIDENTS FIRST. To our knowledge no such committee exist. The Culver City Observer believes groups and individuals supporting or opposing candidates or ballot measures should fully disclose themselves. Many residents have video cameras at their front doors and the Observer requested photos of anyone distributing the flyers in order to identify the people and groups doing the...
The Los Angeles Chargers are coming off a successful first season in Los Angeles feeling pretty good about themselves. The Chargers ended up with their first winning season since 2014 with a 9-7 record. The Chargers won 9 of their last 12 games and in the process looked like a team that no one would want to face in the playoffs. Unfortunately, the Chargers just missed making the playoffs due to their 0-4 start. The Chargers met many of their 2017 pre-season goals: stay healthy, win close games...
In the wake of the horrific school shooting in Parkland, Florida business owner, Civil Service Commissioner and lifelong Culver City resident Albert Vera has stepped up to the plate to initiate a local effort to get guns off the street. Vera, along with four other local business owners, have each agreed to donate $1,000 to provide a total of $4,000 in seed money to kickstart a gun buy-back program in which people can anonymously turn in their handguns, rifles, shotguns and semi-automatic...
Gubernatorial candidate Delaine Eastin will speak tonight at the regular monthly meeting of the Culver City Democratic Club. The meeting will be held at the Culver City Senior Center at 4095 Overland in Culver City Room B45. The meeting begins at 7 and is open to the public....
