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A suspect robbed a U.S. Bank located at 5399 South Sepulveda Boulevard in Culver City On Thursday, April 30 at approximately 3:20 in the afternoon. The suspect, using a demand note, stole approximately $1500 according the Culver City Police Department. The suspect was described as a white male between 5'8" and 6' in height with a medium build, wearing shorts and a white long-sleeved shirt (with paint marks on it). The suspect was also wearing orange/yellow sunglasses and white gloves, and...
By Sandra Coopersmith Features writer Doing good deeds (or "mitzvahs," as Bea Abrams Cohen refers to them) must be an effective prescription for longevity, as it is probably her desire to help others that has kept this inspiring woman, who is California's oldest living female veteran at 105, going strong all these years. The Culver City Senior Center's Veterans Group, which meets on the first Monday of the month, had Cohen slated as April's guest speaker but she was ill and unable to attend. She...
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor As the Houston Rockets begin play in the second round of the NBA playoffs I can’t help wondering what might have been for the Lakers. You see, Dwight Howard wasn’t ready to commit to the Lakers when he became a free agent but he decided to give it a try by signing a one-year contract. Unfortunately, Howard was quickly disenchanted with Coach Mike D’Antoni’s offense which didn’t revolve around a center. So he left and joined the Rockets. Fast forward to this seas...
By Neil Rubenstein Observer Columnist China’s navy now has a submarine fleet larger than that of the United States, according to a U.S. Admiral’s statement on February 25. “Their submarine force has grown over a tremendous rate,” Vice Admiral Joseph Mulloy told the House Armed Service Committee’s Sea Power and Projection Force Subcommittee. “They now have more diesel and nuclear attack subs than we have. They are producing some fairly amazing subs,” the admiral said. The Chinese have now had...
After a several-month stint as Interim Principal at Culver City High School, Lisa Cooper’s position was made permanent April 28 as the Culver City Unified School District Board of Education unanimously voted to name her Principal. Cooper has been the school’s interim principal since October. She previously served for three years as the school’s Assistant Principal for Attendance, Activities and Discipline, where she directed and coordinated all student activities. In that role she was responsible for overseeing and guiding the Associated Stude...
On April 27 the West Basin Municipal Water District Board of Directors presented awards to 15 grand prize and honorable mention winners to local students for the annual "Water is Life" Student Art Contest. More than 400 entries were received this year from public and private schools throughout West Basin's service area and winning artwork was chosen based on the creativity of students' portrayal of water conservation messages coupled with their artistic skills. "The artwork and accompanying...
Your Fox Hills Neighborhood Association is taking a stand against the proposed billboards in Fox Hills. The Carlyle Group wants to put up large digital and static billboards by the 405 and 90 freeway to benefit from the Silicon Beach traffic in that area. Culver City will gain a 10% profit from this ($420,000/year). Is this worth what could potentially harm our local community? Please read Mayor Meghan Sahli-Wells article at http://meghansahliwells.com/ morebillboards/ to learn more about this...
Center Theatre Group, in collaboration with the Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA, will present the West Coast premiere of Young Jean Lee's newest work, the acclaimed play "Straight White Men," November 20 to December 20 at CTG's Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. In his "Best Theater of 2014" list in The New York Times, Charles Isherwood wrote, "Is there anything Young Jean Lee cannot do?," and described Lee as a "remarkably versatile and inquisitive playwright." In "Straight White...
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor How surprising. The Clippers went to Houston with short rest, learned that Chris Paul couldn’t play and proceeded to win Game 1 of their second round playoff series. But I have something to say to Clipper fans. Don’t expect to win this series unless Paul can play at his usual high level. On Monday night Paul was held out due to a hamstring injury even though they reported that no serious damage had shown up in an MRI. What happened in the game was something I’v...
The AVP professional volleyball tour will return to Manhattan Beach and Huntington Beach this summer. A tournament in scheduled in Cincinnati too, as it was last summer. Four cities that weren’t on last year’s schedule will complete the seven city schedule – New Orleans, Seattle, Chicago and a yet-to-be-named city in the Northeast. The Manhattan Beach tournament is scheduled for August 13-16. The tournament in Huntington Beach will take place Sept. 10-13. Former Olympic champion Kerry Walsh and partner April Ross, who won all seven tourn...
By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter The Verdi Chorus pulled out all of their “Hidden Gems” for their Spring performances at the acoustically-sound First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica. In their 32nd year, the chorus continues to be one of the jewels of the Los Angeles opera scene and showed the audience why as they presented two flawless performances. Over the years the chorus has grown and developed to a level of professionalism led by Music Director Anne Marie Ketchum and her acc...
By Fred Altieri Sports Reporter Right now the sound of a broken record is sweet music to Culver City High baseball. The artist is Jay Sterner, the senior lefty pitcher who recorded his second no-hitter of the 2015 season. For this performance he and his Centaur teammates took their act on the road to tame Hawthorne High, 3-0, on Tuesday. More importantly, the win allows Culver to control its own destiny concerning a CIF playoff spot with three games remaining in Ocean League action. The...
"Wiley & the Hairy Man," a play for children and the child in everyone, takes the stage in West Los Angeles College's Black Bok Theater on May 7 and 8 at 7 pm and May 9 at 2 pm. Tickets are $2 for children and $5 for adults. The play is part of "WestFest" which will spotlight the theater, dance, film writing and production, art and music programs throughout May at the college. There will also be a celebration and information on Latin American Culture as well as a unique display of academic...
This week Tito’s Tacos served up a lunchtime spread for around 140 U.S. Military Veterans who unselfishly served the United States in a wide variety of conflicts around the World and who are currently in the recovery process, in hopes of returning soon to mainstream society once their physical and mental issues are properly attended to at the West Los Angeles Veteran Administration Hospital. The Tito’s Tacos donated menu at this yearly event included 250 Tito’s Tacos with Cheese, 150 Beef, Bean & Cheese Burritos, Chips & Salsa and an assortment...
Assemblyman Sebastian Ridley-Thomas will be speaking on Legislative issues at the May 13 General Meeting of the Culver City Democratic Club. The meeting starts at 7 pm and is free and open to the public at the Rotunda Room of Veterans Memorial Building, 4117 Overland Ave. Refreshments will be served at 6:45. Sebastian Ridley-Thomas was elected in December 2013 to represent California's 54th Assembly District. Ridley-Thomas previously served as public policy director for State Senator Curren...
William Fecho, a treasured member of the Culver City community, passed away on April 29. He was 91. Bill was born on June 11, 1923, in Linden, New Jersey. He was known on the football field as "Iron Bill Fecho." Bill served four years in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He moved to California in 1945 where he met and married his late wife, Gloria. They were married 54 years and raised two daughters. Bill left an indelible mark on Culver City. When he first arrived, he worked at Victor's...
Christina Noble is a name many may not know but after seeing NOBLE, thanks to not only the subject of the film, but the well crafted storytelling of writer/director Stephen Bradley and indelible life-affirming performances by Dierdre O'Kane, Sarah Greene and Gloria Cramer Curtis as Christina Noble at various points in time, you will not only want to know the name, but the woman. An amazing woman. An inspiring story. A powerful and moving film. Christina Noble was born in the slums of Dublin,...
For Mother’s Day Petrelli’s will be offering a three course champagne brunch starting with appetizer then moving to the main course. While famous for their steaks, Petrelli’s has expanded their Mother’s Day offerings to include a mouth watering choice of Filet Mignon, Prime Rib, Salmon, Pork Chops and Eggs, Honey Cured Ham or Baked Lamb Shank Top it all off with a dessert. You can choose from Crème Brulee, Lemon Meringue Pie or Cheesecake. A special menu is offered for the kids. For over 80 years the Petrelli’s commitment to quality has been t...
As you stroll through Downtown Culver City you might notice a new face on the block - ArcLight Cinemas. While maybe not a completely new face, it’s definitely a 21st century upgrade. As related by Gretchen McCourt, Executive Vice President & Chief Content Officer of ArcLight Cinemas, “We’ve been operating here in Culver City as Pacific Theatres for a number of years and with the transformation that Culver City has made with the restaurants, with the nightlife, with the activities, it was time...
By Bosmat Eynav Sports Columnist In these hot playoff days after 82 games this season it became time for the best eight teams in the Western Conference to compete. Four are left. So which team will win? Not a simple question which has been discussed extensively. Early this season it was clear the battle would be tough because this year there are some truly excellent teams in the conference and for we basketball lovers... this is a real treat to watch - a pure pleasure. So the first round ended...
Lovelier than a dream, this Kenneth Branagh directed Disney's CINDERELLA sets the bar for Oscars 2016 with sumptuous visual splendor complete with Haris Zambarloukos breathtaking cinematography, the lavish grandeur of Dante Ferretti's production design, Sandy Powell's timeless costume designs that sparkle and shine (literally and figuratively), and a sweeping score by Patrick Doyle, all befitting the crown jewel in the Disney legacy. Oh, and did I mention a certain Swarovski-designed glass...
