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Culver City High School ranked among the top schools in California and nationwide, according to the latest rankings by U.S. News and World Report. Culver High came it at 237 in California and 1,657 nationally. The school has a 96 percent graduation rate, according to U.S. News. Nearly 18,000 high schools in 50 states were ranked by U.S. News, including 1,603 in the Golden State. The rankings were based on how students performed on state assessments and how well they were prepared for college. The LA County schools that received top rankings nat...
California Governor Gavin Newsom recognized April 24-April 30 as Crime Victims' Rights Week in California. In a letter, Newsom wrote that "we celebrate the energy, perseverance and commitment that launched the victims' rights movement and continue to advance the cause of fairness and justice." The theme of this year's observance is "rights, access, equity, for all victims." We're honored that Governor Newsom has spotlighted the importance of this week and the need to support victims of crime,...
Football has the Super Bowl, Dogs have the Westminster show, movies have the Oscars and nerds we have Free Comic Book Day! Free Comic Book Day is the international day, usually the first Saturday in May, where comic book shops order and give away comic books to the community. Some shops have Ant-Man events where some books are given to their customers. More shops have Captain America events that include writers and artists signing books. And then there are Hulk size events that is The Comic Bug...
Join the Culver City Education Foundation as we celebrate 40 years of connection at our Ruby Gala on Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 6-10 pm at Playa Studios. Presented by Amazon Studios, this elegant fundraising event offers an opportunity to reflect on contributions from all of our wonderful community businesses, families, board members and staff over the past 40 years – while also envisioning the next decades of education at all Culver City Unified School District sites. Tickets are on sale n...
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a brief in defense of Senate Bill 10 (SB 10), which allows local governments to rezone certain neighborhoods for denser housing, irrespective of local restrictions. SB 10 was part of a package of bills passed by the Legislature last year to alleviate California’s housing crisis. Following its passage, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit filed a lawsuit in the Los Angeles Superior Court arguing that the law is unconstitutional. In today's brief, Attorney General Bonta argues that the nonprofit's petition s...
Four Culver City High School teachers have been selected as winners of Intuit’s 100 Champions contest. Susana Fattorini, Paige Shakeri, Cathy Grasso and Kathleen Rowley were nominated by one or more of their peers and students for the award, which is given out to just 100 educators throughout the Los Angeles area who are having a positive impact on students and preparing them for future success. Intuit sent each teacher a care package valued at $500 each filled with classroom resources and goodies for them, personally. “We hope this serves as...
Culver City residents who paid for their coronavirus tests at Sameday Health may qualify for refunds. Sameday Health, a Venice-based COVID-19 testing company, allegedly falsified and forged test results, according to a complaint released this week by the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, which reached a $22.5 million settlement with the company. Sameday Technologies, which operates under Sameday Health, has 55 testing sites throughout the country, with 16 locations in Los Angeles County. In C...
Following the Los Angeles Rams historic 2021 season that concluded with a Super Bowl LVI victory at their new Stadium in Inglewood, the team is taking the Vince Lombardi Trophy on an 11-stop tour that will travel more than 2,000 miles throughout Southern California and Mexico. Next weekend, the Rams are bringing the championship trophy to the Santa Monica Pier to provide local residents and fans the chance to see football's most coveted prize up close. All Trophy Tour stops are free and open to...
Registered nurses at UCLA Medical Center and UCSF Medical Center will hold rallies and press conferences on Wednesday, April 27 to demand the University of California (UC) address critical, ongoing staffing and patient safety issues highlighted by the Covid-19 pandemic, announced California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU). UC nurses will share their concerns about patient care, safe staffing issues, and the overall lack of cooperation by UC management and demand that the university prioritize patient care over profits....
When high school sports move into the month of May that can only mean one thing, playoffs. After completing their regular season on Thursday against Santa Monica at home at 3:30 p.m. the baseball team will start their quest to try win a CIF championship. It's what high school teams dream about. The baseball team is hoping their dream will come true after they got back on the winning track last Tuesday when they beat Santa Monica on the road 2-0 after dropping two close games to Palos Verdes last...
It has not always been easy for UCLA Bruins quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, but he seemingly has arrived in his final season. Thompson-Robinson, a two-time Pac-12 second team All-conference selection, looked sharp during a practice that was held at Drake Stadium last Saturday. Thompson-Robinson looked and sounded comfortable in his fourth and final spring training. "It's been fun, and I've enjoyed every second," said Thompson-Robinson. "Just showing up every day, being grateful and being...
USC Trojan quarterback Caleb Williams completed 10 of 12 passes for 98 yards and two touchdowns during last Saturday's Spring practice game, showcasing his exceptional talent and providing hope to the Trojan fanbase. Williams, the Oklahoma transfer, dazzled the record crowd of 33,427 with savant-like mastery of head coach Lincoln Riley's offense. Williams threw two touchdown passes to Mario Williams, who transferred from Oklahoma like his quarterback and head coach. The Trojan offense continued...
The Trojans and the Bruins will compete in their annual dual track and field meet Sunday at the USC Track and Field Stadium on the USC campus. The meet starts at 11 a.m. with several field events and the first running event starts at 12 p.m. Every year this is one of the top dual meets in the nation and this year is no exception. Athletes from both schools have posted some of the best marks in the world this year. Every year a star is born in this meet so look for great competition in almost...
The Ballona Creek Bike Path will be closed for maintenance this week, city officials announced. Path will be closed between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. from today until Friday, April 29. Work will occur on the pathway between National and Sepulveda boulevards. Each day, a segment of the bike path will be completely closed to all bike and pedestrian traffic. Signage will be posted at each bike path entrance/exit along the affected route and detours will be marked to navigate around the daily path closures. In the event that work on any section of the...
Keith Putney Productions presents the complete "Meet The Beatles!" as the next in the series of live concerts at the Grammy Museum celebrating the Beatles performed by an all-star cast for two shows on May 1. February 1964 was the month of the Big Bang of popular culture, with the Beatles debut on the Ed Sullivan show and the chart debut of "Meet the Beatles!" By the spring, The Beatles had the Top 5 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, and this spring - 58 years later - there will be a celebration....
Moving Day under the Hollywood Sign lived up to its billing as Nasa Hataoka, Jin Young Ko and Hannah Green attacked from tee-to-green during Round 3 of the 2022 DIO Implant LA Open. Hataoka emerged as the clear-cut favorite with a 4-stroke lead at 11-under par going into Sunday's final round. But the sub-plot was provided by the barranca that rolls throughout Wilshire Country Club. The par-4 17th green is protected on its the side by a prominent wall above and along the barranca. Ko collapsed wi...
The Dodgers rejoiced when they discovered that the Braves picked up first baseman Matt Olson during the offseason, because they knew that Freddie Freeman would become available. And that's what happened. The Dodgers made an offer and the veteran accepted. Braves loss, Dodgers gain. Freeman, 32-years-old, had a desire to stay with the Braves for his whole career. Last year, after winning the World Series and 12 seasons with the Braves, he entered free agency after a stalemate on contract...
From humanewatch.org One of the most widely shared images of the horror unfolding in Ukraine was that of a man, Andriy Kulik, attempting to console his dog who was paralyzed by fear after a nearby explosion. The image broke the hearts of pet owners everywhere and it was a stark reminder that the devastation of this senseless war is weighing on everyone in Ukraine – even four-legged family members. Many Americans want to help the Ukrainian people in whatever small way they can. For most, that i...
By Jon Coupal In George Orwell’s 1984, there is a particularly gripping scene where the protagonist, Winston, is being interrogated by O’Brien, a member of the party leadership. O’Brien shows Winston a photo that proves that three party members who were executed for treason were, in fact, innocent. O’Brien then drops the photo into what is called a “memory hole” and the photo is incinerated. “Ashes,” O’Brien says. “Not even identifiable ashes. Dust. It does not exist. It never existed.” The book is meant as a cautionary tale, but one that wa...
Nasa Hataoka tamed the challenging Wilshire Country Club greens with a pair of 67's over the weekend to walk away with a 5-stroke victory at the 2022 DIO Implant LA Open. It was the sixth LGPA Tour victory for the 23-year old Japanese golfer. Hataoka was also the only player to shoot in the 60's for all four rounds in the tournament. "My goal set for today was 15-under. My plan was to birdie as much as possible on the first nine holes, and I feel like I was able to do that. So that helped me a l...
Courtesy Baylor College of Medicine Young children growing up during the pandemic have faced confusion and fear surrounding coronavirus and their safety. As we enter a new phase of the pandemic, parents are navigating how to keep their children safe while also considering the long-term impact that the virus will have on their children. A Baylor College of Medicine expert offers tips. "Parents should have a clear idea of what their thoughts are about the virus and get on the same page as their pa...
