Articles from the May 7, 2020 edition


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  • Boneyard Dog Park Reopens

    May 7, 2020

    The City of Culver City announced they have reopened the Boneyard dog park with social distancing rules in place for both humans and four-legged friends Visitors are required to follow the rules which include: • Maintain six-foot social distancing with others • Benches & Hydration Stations only sanitized once per day – use at your own risk • Limit the number of people inside the dog park: • 25 for the large dog area • 15 for the small dog area • If the space does not permit, please wait o...

  • Rent Control Measure Approved for November Ballot

    May 7, 2020

    On May 1, the Los Angeles County Registrar/Recorder's office qualified the proposed ballot measure to allow voters to decide the issue of rent control. The measure will appear on the November ballot. If passed, the ballot measure would reverse the City Council's decision to freeze residential rents for one year pending the review of a possible rent control ordinance and would require voter approval for any action on rent control. The contentious issue began when the city council approved a so ca...

  • Current Coronavirus Totals

    May 7, 2020

    As of press time the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reports 85 cases of COVID19 in Culver City with one death attributed to the virus. Countywide the total infected stands at 27,815 with 1,313 deaths. The rate of infection in Culver City has risen to 213.5 per 100,000 population....

  • Demo Club Meeting on Zoom

    May 7, 2020

    The Culver City Democratic Club will host its General Meeting at 7PM, Wednesday May 13. Until further notice, the Club will meet via Zoom. Members with email addresses on file with the Club have received the link automatically. Others are welcome to RSVP to CulverCityDemClub@gmail.com Members in good standing will vote on the first of our endorsements for the November ballot. Our program will present the Schools and Communities First initiative that has qualified for the ballot. We have invited...

  • Sale of the Forum Completed

    May 7, 2020

    CAPSS LLC has completed the purchase of The Forum in Inglewood from Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE). Newly-created Forum Entertainment LLC will operate The Forum as a premier, live event venue with the existing leadership team of Geni Lincoln and Mike Fallon remaining in place, reporting to Gillian Zucker, Clippers President of Business Operations. "We are excited to welcome The Forum to our family. The talented team at The Forum has created a world-class live...

  • AMCS Now Offers Online Mental Health Counseling

    May 7, 2020

    Now, more than ever, it is critical for people who need mental health services to have access to the help they need. Because of the coronavirus quarantine, Airport Marina Counseling Service (AMCS) is now offering counseling via telephone and video. Those who wish to speak to a therapist can call the clinic at (310) 670-1410 for an initial consultation. "With the COVID-19 pandemic and related financial hardships, we know that, now more than ever, Los Angeles residents are coping with stress and...

  • Courts Release Prisoners From L.A. County Jails

    May 7, 2020

    Los Angeles County justice partners have identified individuals accused of Misdemeanors and lower-level Felonies eligible for pretrial release on their own recognizance without a court appearance under the terms of an Statewide Emergency Bail Schedule, Presiding Judge Kevin C. Brazile announced today. “Justice partners in Los Angeles County are continuing to work with the Court during this unprecedented public health crisis to protect public safety while achieving social distancing inside our c...

  • Culver City High School Continues Athletic Success

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|May 7, 2020

    The coronavirus can stop the Centaurs on the fields and courts but Culver City athletes continue to score points away from the spot lights. During the past few years the Centaurs have had a record number of gifted athletes receive college scholarships. Receiving an athletic scholarship takes a lot of hard work on and off the field or court. You have to have a ball in one hand and book in the other hand. Simply put you have to be a well-rounded student-athlete who has a great support group. It...

  • Pac-12 Basketball has Turned the Corner

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|May 7, 2020

    The Pac-12 Conference has been known as the conference of champions and for the most part, has lived up to the nickname. Well, except in football and basketball, where the conference has struggled in the past decade. But some recent developments in the Pac-12 have given supporters of Pac-12 basketball some hope that the conference may have turned the corner. The 2019-2020 Pac-12 basketball season was a success for the Pac-12, even though the conference was unable to finish the season due to the...

  • Eriksson Elected Mayor

    Stephen Hadland, Observer Publisher & Editor|May 7, 2020

    The council voted unanimously to name Goran Eriksson Mayor and Alex Fisch as Vice Mayor. With the voter approved measure to move the city election from April to coincide with the general election in November the term for these 2 positions will be 8 months instead of a full year. The city charter calls for the reorganization of council positions to take place after the council election. Eriksson thanked his fellow council members saying, "I am honored to work with such a dedicated group of...

  • Venice Family Clinic Art Walk & Auction

    May 7, 2020

    Venice Family Clinic Art Walk & Auction has moved exclusively to an online art auction for its 41st edition. This year's auction features more than 150 works by nationally recognized contemporary artists. Each winning bid provides essential health care services to Venice Family Clinic's community of 28,000 people in need in Los Angeles. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Venice Family Clinic is working on the front lines to help protect its community and most vulnerable neighbors, 75% of whom live at...

  • Local College Players are Headed to the NFL

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|May 7, 2020

    The NFL draft ended last Saturday with few surprises. Among the players that were taken last Thursday, Friday and Saturday were three UCLA players, tight end Devin Asiasi, running back Joshua Kelly and defensive back Darnay Holmes. The USC players that were chosen were offensive tackle Austin Jackson and wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. Asiasi is a sure handed tight end that was drafted in the third round by the New England Patriots. The 6-3, 257 pound Asiasi has average speed but what the NFL...

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