Articles from the July 29, 2021 edition
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Dodger and all-star closer Jansen fail to meet fans expectations with multiple losses
Is it good or bad that Dodgers fans have extremely high expectations of how their team and players perform on the field? Seemingly demanding perfection every game. On the one hand, they invest their t...
Superintendent Search Down to 2 Finalists
The CCUSD Board of Education has narrowed the national search for a new superintendent to two finalists and will seek additional public's input as it prepares to select a candidate to replace Supt....
Man Shot Dead at Mar Vista Gardens
A resident of Mar Vista Gardens was shot dead Wednesday night, authorities said. The shooting occurred about 10:40 p.m. at the housing project, located in the 5000 block of Marionwood Drive (near...
Fiesta La Ballona Slated for Halloween Weekend
The 2021 Fiesta La Ballona will take place on Halloween weekend, Friday, October 29, through Sunday, October 31, the Culver City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department announced this...
Gov. Newsom Signs Historic Homeless Hiring Tax Credit
Governor Newsom has signed AB 150 – a budget trailer bill – which includes the groundbreaking California Homeless Hiring Tax Credit. State officials said the tax credit "simultaneously confronts the h...
Culver City to Host Covid Vaccination Clinic August 5
The City of Culver City will host a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday, August 5, from 8 AM to 12 Noon at the Culver City Fire Station #1 at 9600 Culver Boulevard in Culver City. No appointment is required, The Culver City Fire...
PVJOBS AMONG 56 NONPROFITS RECOGNIZED BY L.A. SUPER BOWL HOST COMMITTEE AS "UNSUNG HEROES" IN LEAD UP TO SUPER BOWL LVI
In its journey to Super Bowl LVI, the Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee has selected PVJOBS as part of the official Super Bowl LVI Legacy Program – Champions Live Here. PVJOBS is among a total o...
Ting launches next-generation fiber internet in Culver City
July Ting Internet, a division of Tucows announced that its highly sought after fiber internet service is now available in Culver City, California. Unlike traditional cable internet service, fiber...
LOS ANGELES Community College District Secure State Budget Funding To Secure Future Higher Education in California By Los Angeles Community College District
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) thanks Governor Gavin Newsom for signing the Higher Education trailer bill yesterday, which in conjunction with the main budget bill, delivers unprecedented resources for the state’s community c...
Homeless 'Advocate' Busted for Allegedly Dealing Drugs in Venice
A man who describes himself as a homeless outreach advocate was arrested last Thursday on charges of selling drugs to the transients near the “Venice Bridge Home,” sheriff’s officials said. Garry Featherstone, 65, was charged with possession of ph...
Kentwood Players Presents CASTLES IN THE ZOOM by John Mabey In Their Virtual Theater Series
During the past year's shutdown, Kentwood Players has been diligently working on significant repairs, renovations, and upgrades to the Westchester Playhouse. This work, along with new protocols, ensur...
Red Cross Blood Drive Begins This Weekend
CULVER The nation's blood supply shortage has reached a critical point. The Red Cross is urging people to donate. There is an especially large demand for type O donations; the country has about a one-day supply of the highly needed blood type,...
The Actor's Gang Showcasing Play About the Great Depression
The Actors’ Gang, a theater group based in Culver City, is now showcasing a new virtual play about life during the Great Depression and lessons for COVID recovery. Called “We Live On,” it runs through September 6. It is based on Studs Terke...
Herrera Graduates with Bachelors Degree in Computer Science
Dante Herrera, of Culver City, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science during the 2021 Commencement Ceremonies of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, held on Sunday, May 16. Herrera is the child of William A. Herrera and Paula...
Cheryl Hoffman of Culver City Earns Graduate Degree at Adelphi University
Chery Cheryl Hoffman of Culver City, was among a group of more than 1,500 undergraduate and graduate students recently awarded degrees by Adelphi University, including those who completed degree requirements in December 2020 and May 2021. Hoffman ear...
LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT SECURES UNPRECEDENTED STATE BUDGET FUNDING TO SECURE FUTURE HIGHER EDUCATION IN CALIFORNIA
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) thanks Governor Gavin Newsom for signing the Higher Education trailer bill yesterday, which in conjunction with the main budget bill, delivers unprecedented resources for the state’s community c...
LAFC soccer is fit to be tied
For the last few weeks, the Los Angeles Football Club has been all tied up. Last Saturday they played to a 2-2 tie against Vancouver and last Wednesday Minnesota tied LAFC in the last minute of...
Pac-12 Media Day is full of optimism about the future
After a pandemic abbreviated 2020 football season that felt incomplete, Pac-12 football schools are ready to roar back into action and show the nation the strength of west coast college football. Wash...
Experience Lux Beach Living on Your Next Family Vacation
By Chanin Victor A Fun and Charming Central California Coast Destination: Family-Friendly and Pet-Friendly The Central California Coast along the Pacific Ocean is a favorite for family road trips...
Bear Cub and Mom Splash Around in Backyard Pool
By Polly Hansen Two bears found some relief from the Southern California heat in a backyard pool in Glendale. A backyard pool provided a much-needed break from the Southern California heat for a...
New Crime Chief
Jenna Grigsby has been appointed as Chief of the Criminal Division of the Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office, civic officials announced this week. Grigsby has served for more than 10 years as a Deputy City Attorney, including two stints as the i...
Larry Elder to Be on Recall Ballot
By David Ganezer Conservative radio talk show host Larry Elder has won his fight to be on the September 14th recall ballot. The son of a restaurant owner, Elder has electrified Republicans with the possibility that they could defeat Gov. Gavin...
Santa Monica Library Director Patty Wong to Leave Post Sept. 4 She is moving to Bay Area to take on similar role with Santa Clara
Patty Wong, Director of Santa Monica Public Library, announced on Wednesday that she will leave her post on September 4 to take on a similar role for the City of Santa Clara. “Patty’s commitment to lifelong learning, inclusion, and redefining wha...
Local Briefs
Rat Birth Control for LA Los Angeles is on its way to becoming the nation’s “rattiest” city. Downtown LA in particular has a rat problem, centered on the homeless encampments located throughout the area. A new rat contraceptive is being promo...
Montessori Teaching Languages
Santa Monica Montessori School is opening a bilingual program with a choice between Mandarin or Spanish. This program will be offered as a part of the Montessori curriculum in our early childhood...
