Articles from the April 9, 2015 edition


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  • Party In The Park Returns

    Apr 9, 2015

    Fiesta La Ballona, Culver City’s “Party In The Park” will be held August 28-30 at Veterans Park. The popular Culver City event features live music, food trucks and a variety of food concessions, a beer and wine garden, carnival rides, artisan wares, and many family-oriented attractions for all ages. Veterans Park is located at 4117 Overland Avenue in Culver City. Admission and parking are free. Last year Fiesta attracted 30,000 visitors over the course of the weekend. Fiesta attendees enjoy family-friendly activities, an extensive showc...

  • Culver Deploys Apps to Further Improve Accountability, Transparencey

    Apr 9, 2015

    The City of Culver City announces that it has partnered with Socrata (www.socrata.com), which provides cloud solutions for open data and data-driven government, to implement the Socrata Open Budget and Open Expenditures applications. These applications feature a suite of open data financial transparency tools for government, which are designed for quick implementation and citizen empowerment. “Culver City has a long-standing tradition of openness and transparency, which are key ingredients in building accountability and trust in how we o...

  • Marley's Ghost - Sneak Peek Show at Boulevard Music

    Apr 9, 2015

    Popular West Coast band Marley’s Ghost will play Boulevard Music in Culver City on Saturday, April 11 in celebration of the release of its forthcoming album, The Woodstock Sessions. The recording project was helmed by Grammy-winning producer Larry Campbell. Known for his artful work with Bob Dylan and Levon Helm, among many others, Campbell guides the Ghost’s dig into its garden of deep roots to uncover a host of hidden gems. Featuring its trademark multi-part harmonies and multi-instrumental skills, the band’s 11th album is a resonant road...

  • A Way to Confront the Economy

    Neil Rubenstein|Apr 9, 2015

    By Neil Rubenstein Observer columnist With the economy in such a sick condition you just might be looking for a career change. Perhaps you’re considering Business Management or some other related business career. With UCLA just a short hop, skip and jump up the road, why not look into their Extension Program? Visit uclaextension.edu/FMP or call (310) 206-1654. While driving through the city of big bucks I noticed long lines in front of several financial institutions. Wondering what was going o...

  • Dodgers Mourn The Passing Of Billy DeLury

    Apr 9, 2015

    Billy DeLury, a Dodger employee since 1950, passed away Saturday evening at the age of 81. “Billy's consistent dedication and outstanding character were both an inspiration in our front office as well as a daily reminder of our roots in Brooklyn,” Dodger president and CEO Stan Kasten said. “His presence will be missed by all who knew him.” “I was privileged to know Bill DeLury for more than 60 years from the time he was an office boy in Brooklyn and rose to become a most valuable member of the organization as our traveling secretary...

  • Sensational Strumming Coming Up

    Apr 9, 2015

    Cali Rose and the CC Strummers will be among those performing at the Santa Monica Ukulele Festival, to be held on Saturday, April 18 from noon to 9 p.m. at Santa Monica High. For tickets, information and directions go to www.SantaMonicaUkuleleFestival.com....

  • West Basin Responds To Drought Emergency

    Apr 9, 2015

    “As you are aware, on April 1 California Governor Jerry Brown issued an Executive Order requiring the State Water Resources Control Board to implement measures to cut the state’s overall water usage by 25%. As a water wholesaler serving 17 cities throughout the South Bay, West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) is well-suited to respond to this order and will be assisting its cities and retail water agencies in their efforts to implement the water saving programs called out by the Governor. West Basin has been reducing potable wat...

  • I Like Wooden Best, But Krzyzewski Is Getting Close

    Mitch Chortkoff|Apr 9, 2015

    By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor John Wooden guided UCLA to 10 national championships and there’s a solid case that he’s the greatest coach in college basketball history. But if you’re a fan of Mike Krzyzewski your man is building a solid case too. When Duke defeated Wisconsin, 68-63 in the NCAA Championship game Monday night it was Krzyzewski’s fifth national championship in his record 12th appearance in the Final Four. And this was one of his best coaching jobs. Even with spectacular freshma...

  • Rollins' Homer Gives Dodgers Opening Day Win

    Steven Lieberman|Apr 9, 2015

    By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter Former Dodger Matt Kemp drove in all three of the Padres runs, but it was the former Philly, Jimmy Rollins, and his three-run blast in the eighth that would out-shadow Kemp and help the Dodgers to victory, 6-3, in the home-opener Monday. Howie Kendrick, former Angels great, also contributed for the Dodgers with two hits, one run and one RBI, while mainstay Adrian Gonzalez hit a solo blast in the fourth. Putting the icing on the cake was pitcher Chris...

  • Culver Golf Team Is On The Rise

    Fred Altieri|Apr 9, 2015

    By Fred Altieri Sports Reporter For the greater part of the country the golf season unofficially begins in April with the Masters Golf Tournament in Georgia on the hallowed grounds of Augusta National Golf Club. In Southern California the Culver City High golf team officially began its season weeks ago in March at Alondra Golf Course, a Los Angeles County public track in Lawndale. The Centaurs got off to a sweeping start by taking two matches from Bay League opponent Redondo High. Considering...

  • Republicans to Meet

    Apr 9, 2015

    The Republican Party County Central Committee 54th Assembly District Board meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month. This month's meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 14 at Lenny's Deli, 2379 Westwood Blvd. from 7:30 pm to 9. Guests are welcome. For further information please contact: Amir Zendehnam (925) 451-0827 or call Lady Cage-Barile (323) 251-5682. You can visit the website at www.cagop54.com...

  • Shoes For Homeless Sets Fundraiser

    Apr 9, 2015

    Culver City-based charity Shoes for the Homeless is holding its annual fundraiser at the Wende Museum on April 28....

  • Expo Begins Testing Trains

    Apr 9, 2015

    The Expo Light Rail Line extension from Culver City to Santa Monica is scheduled to start train testing activities the week of April 6 and continue for several months. Initially the trains will be pulled along the rail corridor, and then operated on their own power. Testing will first take place in the eastern portion of the project between Venice Boulevard and Military Avenue and will later proceed across the entire alignment. The testing activity will test train clearances, the Overhead Catenary System which powers the trains, the crossing...

  • Movie Review: The Longest Ride

    debbie lynn elias|Apr 9, 2015

    Let's just get it out there now so there's no mistaking. Nicholas Sparks is Nicholas Sparks is Nicholas Sparks. You know what you're going to get (for the most part) when you pick up a Sparks novel or sit down to watch a Sparks adaptation on the big screen. You know there will be beautiful scenery with lots of sun, lots of greenery, lots of rain (literally and metaphorically), lots of tears and lots of very fine looking people. You also know that in probably 75% of the cases, generations will co...

  • City Manager's Update

    John Nachbar|Apr 9, 2015

    City Manager’s Office • Truth or Fiction Sculpture by Nobuho Nagasawa - Truth or Fiction was completed in 1995 and is comprised of three free-standing, triangular pillars made of laminated glass etched with images referencing Culver City's motion picture history. These images include MGM's Leo the Lion and an enlarged eye from Alfred Hitchcock's Spellbound. At night, the sculpture is illuminated from within -- projecting moving phrases, images of native Southern California’s plants and anima...

  • Controversy In Fox Hills

    Lynne Bronstein|Apr 9, 2015

    By Lynne Bronstein Observer Reporter Fox Hills may be up for a massive "revitalization" via a plan created by developers that would turn the area into a "hospitality and entertainment district." But one aspect of this revitalization, called "creative signage" in the plan and "giant billboards" by others, is generating some controversy. The Fox Hills Neighborhood Association (FHNA) is circulating a petition against the signage in the new master plan. The petition can be accessed at a web site...

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