Articles from the August 1, 2024 edition


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  • UCLA football drops future regular season SEC opponents

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Aug 1, 2024

    It was going to happen sooner or later. The UCLA Bruins move to the Big Ten Conference, with eight teams in the eastern time zone and six teams in the central time zone, has forced the Bruins football team to make adjustments to their future schedule in order to reduce east coast trips to conference games only. The Bruins canceled their 2025-2026 home-and-home series with the Georgia Bulldogs and also canceled their 2027-2028 home-and-home series with the Auburn Tigers. That move eliminated...

  • Rams hit the ground running at the start of training camp

    Amyn Bhai, Sports Reporter|Aug 1, 2024

    The Los Angeles Rams started their training camp at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles for the first-time last week, and there's a lot of optimism surrounding the team. The preparation and development so far indicate promising improvements in several key areas, from a revamped offensive line to a potentially explosive wide receiver core. With a blend of seasoned talent and emerging rookies, the Rams are positioning themselves for a strong season ahead. Just over a week into training...

  • New season brings optimism to Chargers

    Amyn Bhai, Sports Reporter|Aug 1, 2024

    The Los Angeles Chargers reported to training camp on July 23, at their new practice facility, The Bolt, in El Segundo, California. This move marks their transition from Costa Mesa, where they spent six years at the Jack Hammett Sports Complex. Unfortunately following practice on Wednesday, July 31, their star quarterback Justin Herbert was diagnosed with an injury to the plantar fascia in his right foot. The Charger doctors say he needs to rest the foot in a boot for the at least two weeks so...

  • Chargers complete their first week of Training Camp

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Aug 1, 2024

    As new Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh likes to say, "Who's got it better than us?" The answer of course is, "No one!" The 2024 Los Angeles Chargers look like a new team. From their new state-of-the art practice facility in El Segundo known as "The Bolt" to the new coaching staff and the many new faces on the team, it seems like a new beginning for the 2024 Chargers. On Wednesday, July 24, Harbaugh was asked what the first day of training camp felt like. "It feels like being born....

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  • Dodgers Select River Ryan

    Aug 1, 2024

    The Dodgers selected the contract of right-handed pitcher River Ryan and designated left-handed pitcher James Paxton for assignment. Ryan, 25, will make his Major League debut this evening against the Giants. He made eight appearances between the Arizona Complex League, Rancho Cucamonga and Oklahoma City, posting a 2.22 ERA with 33 strikeouts in 24.1 innings. His last five starts were with Oklahoma, posting a 2.76 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 16.1 innings. He has spent three seasons in the minor...

  • A fresh start for the Chargers at their new facility

    Mykell Mathieu, Sports Reporter|Aug 1, 2024

    The Chargers have moved from Costa Mesa with a new head coach, Jim Harbaugh and a brand-new practice facility in El Segundo called The Bolt. It's a beautiful new headquarters for the Chargers who are looking to get back to the postseason after last season's struggles. Here are some takeaways from the first week of training camp. Starting things slowly Coach Harbaugh came into camp with a ton of enthusiasm. "It's like New Year's Day. It feels like being born. It feels like coming out of the womb,...

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    Aug 1, 2024

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  • Armed Robbers Steals Over $4,000

    Stephen Hadland, Stephen Hadland Editor & Publisher|Aug 1, 2024

    On Saturday, July 27, at 4:15 pm, officers responded to the report of a robbery that had occurred over an hour prior at the 10700 block of Washington Boulevard. Officers responded immediately and contacted the victim. Thus far, the investigation indicates that the victim visited an ATM at about 1:00 pm on the 5300 block of Sepulveda Boulevard. Two suspects followed the victim to the intersection of Culver Park Drive and Slauson Avenue. When the victim exited their vehicle to retrieve an item...

  • Two Juveniles Arrested in Hate Incident Investigation

    Aug 1, 2024

    On Thursday, July 25,at 6:50 am, officers responded to the report of vandalism at El Marino Language School. Police located a broken classroom window and graffiti in several areas of the campus, which included hate speech. Due to the summer season, no students were exposed to this incident. An investigation was immediately launched to identify those responsible. Culver City Police quickly identified both suspects as two male juvenile residents of Los Angeles. On Monday, July 29, both suspects...

  • Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches

    Aug 1, 2024

    The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters: BEBEACH AREA WARNINGS: · Las Flores Creek at Las Flores State Beach The entire swim area. · Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove The entire swim area. · Solstice Creek at Dan Blocker County Beach The entire swim area. · Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach 100 yards up and down the coast from the public access s...

  • Strike Team Deployment

    Aug 1, 2024

    As part of California's Mutual Aid System, Culver City Fire Department Engine 41 is joining 2 Engines from the Santa Monica Fire Department and 2 Engines from the Los Angeles Fire Department to form Strike Team XLA-1075A. This Strike Team of 5 fire engines is enroute to the Gold Complex Fire in Plumas County and can be deployed for as long as 14 days. ...

  • Welcome to "Antics with Semantics."

    Jamie Wallace, Co-Founder and President Culver City Neighbors United|Aug 1, 2024

    Dear friends, Welcome to "Antics with Semantics." Concerned Culver City residents have pointed out for months that current City Council Candidates Bryan "Bubba" Fish and Nancy Barba are involved with the lawsuit that's stopping the city from changing the pilot project, MOVE Culver City. Bubba Fish and former mayor Alex Fisch have taken issue, saying this claim is "false." A keen eye will understand they're playing with semantics. Here are some facts: ● Bubba Fish created the GoFundMe page d...

  • David Ashcraft Celebration of Life Planned

    Aug 1, 2024

    avid Robert Ashcraft, 82, passed away on November 2, 2023, in Bellingham, Washington. Born on December 16, 1940, in Shinnston, West Virginia, David exemplified the hardworking, community-focused values of his native state throughout his life. David attended school in Shinnston, West Virginia and later moved to California, where he graduated from El Camino High School in Sacramento, achieving All-City Honors in basketball. His academic and athletic pursuits laid a strong foundation for his future endeavors. He was a well-respected high school...

  • Federal Judge Orders West Los Angeles College to Restore Campus Shuttle

    Aug 1, 2024

    On July 29, 2024, a federal judge ordered West Los Angeles College (WLAC), part of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), to restore a transportation assistance system to provide access for two disabled student plaintiffs, Charles Guerra and Karlton Bontrager, to WLAC's steep, hilly campus by the start of the Fall 2024 semester. This case has been the subject of nearly eight years of heavily contested litigation, with LACCD denying its responsibility to provide reasonable...