Articles from the August 25, 2022 edition


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  • Fiesta La Ballona Roars Back

    Aug 25, 2022

    After the 2020 cancellation of Fiesta La Ballona and the 2021 date change that moved the celebration to Halloween weekend, Fiesta returns its previous date, at the end of August. This weekend at Vets Park, Fiesta weekend will offer carnival rides and games, live performances, a beer and wine garden, food trucks, a food court, and various booths spotlighting artisan wares and local organizations. Aquacade at Fiesta La Ballona Aquacade is part of Fiesta La Ballona and allows everyone enjoying...

  • Culver City Defeats West Torrance

    Aug 25, 2022

    In the first game of the new season the Culver City Centaurs defeated West Torrance 35-17....

  • Aquacade at Fiesta La Ballona

    Aug 25, 2022

    Aquacade is part of Fiesta La Ballona and allows everyone enjoying Fiesta to take a break from the heat and jump into the pool. Admission is free to all activities and offered on a first come first served basis. Free parking is available at the Sony Entertainment Overland Parking Structure located at Overland Avenue and Palm Court Way between Washington Boulevard and Culver Boulevard. Parking will be located on levels 2-5 with Handicapped parking available near the elevators on each level. Restrooms at the parking structure are located on...

  • Fiesta Hours

    Aug 25, 2022

    Friday, August 26, 2022 4:30 PM - 10 PM Saturday, August 27, 2022 10 AM - 10 PM Sunday, August 28, 2022 10 AM - 6 PM Carnival Rides Friday, August 26, 2022 4:30 PM - 10 PM Saturday, August 27, 2022 10 AM - 10 PM Sunday, August 28, 2022 10 AM - 9 PM...

  • Californians should vote no on Prop. 31

    Aug 25, 2022

    By Jon Coupal California has a lot of problems and not all of them are directly taxpayer related. But, as noted in last week’s column, they all interconnect in one important way: Control. Our state’s government and its boosters think they know better than you. They know better how to spend your money. They know better how to use your land. They know what’s best for you. And, if you disagree, the nanny state will just make it illegal. Look no further than Proposition 31 on this November’s ballot. It’s a referendum on Senate Bill 793, the state...

  • Man with Debit and Credit Cards in Other People's Names Arrested by CCPD

    Aug 25, 2022

    During a routine traffic stop, Culver City police this week arrested a man who had in his possession around 20 credit and debit cards in other people’s names, employee paychecks from a Culver City business and other likely stolen items. According to the Culver City Police Department (CCPD), on Tuesday around 3:20 a.m. a CCPD officer conducted a traffic stop for a hazardous moving violation. “The driver was unlicensed and on probation for burglary. The officer’s investigation revealed that the d...

  • Culver City high school football moves into uncharted territory

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Aug 25, 2022

    Taken from the words of the late great Dodger broadcaster, Vin Scully, it's time for Culver City football. The young and inexperienced Centaurus will open the 2022 season at home on Friday against longtime foe, West Torrance at 7 p.m. inside the Jerry Chabola Stadium. For the first time in many years the Centaurs will rely on a lot of unproven talent, but head coach Jahmal Wright and his staff are ready for the challenge. "We are excited," said Wright after practice last Monday. "We are just loo...

  • How Two Clubs are Pushing Boundaries

    Aug 25, 2022

    By: Ethan Dumper, Age 13, KidScoop Media Correspondent Angel City FC faced off against Mexican-side, Tigres UANL on August 10th in an international club friendly. I was at the game and I witnessed an event of friendship, competition, and hope for higher level, international women’s soccer.The first thing I noticed watching the game, was while it was still a competitive match, there was still friendship amongst the teams. Before the game started, a representative from each team exchanged team s...

  • LOS Angeles Lakers Acquire Patrick Beverley

    Aug 25, 2022

    The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired guard Patrick Beverley from the Utah Jazz in exchange for guard Talen Horton-Tucker and forward Stanley Johnson, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka. We are thrilled to add Patrick Beverley’s toughness and competitive spirit to our team,” Pelinka said. “We’re confident that Patrick’s ‘3-and-D’ style will fit in nicely with the other pieces of our roster and align perfectly with Coach Ham’s philosophy of hard work and smart play.” Beverley (6’1”, 1...

  • LAFC TRANSFERS BRIAN RODRIGUEZ TO CLUB AMÉRICA IN LIGA MX

    Aug 25, 2022

    The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) announced today that the Club has transferred forward Brian Rodriguez to Club América of Mexico's Liga MX. "Brian has been important contributor to our success since his arrival in 2019," said LAFC Co-President & General Manager John Thorrington. "He is an exciting player who is capable of special things, which we witnessed many times. We wish him all the best in this opportunity with Club América." Rodriguez, 22, joined LAFC as a Young Designated Player o...

  • The Actors Gang

    Aug 25, 2022

    More than 600 people enjoyed our free Shakespeare in the Park and popsicles last weekend. Join us for our Grand Finale of As BOO Like It! at 11:00 am this weekend and come in costume! We’re holding a costume competition for kids Saturday and Sunday before the show starts, with prizes for the winners. Arrive at 10:30 in your spooky duds for the competition. RSVP: https://bit.ly/3v6zdYg This production is made possible thanks to generous support from Philippe Browning and Diane McDaniel as well a...

  • Dodgers pitcher Dustin May "the force be with him" shutout the Marlins

    Steven Lieberman, Observer Reporter|Aug 25, 2022

    Los Angeles right-handed pitcher Dustin May made his first highly-anticipated start on Saturday night, his first appearance in a Major League game since May 2, 2021 at Milwaukee when he suffered a season-ending elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery. And the Texas native did not disappoint, holding the Miami Marlins to one hit while striking out nine over five scoreless innings at Dodger Stadium. It was the Dodgers 11th shutout of the season, blanking the Marlins 7-0. May, 24, made five...

  • City Council Moves Forward with Plan to Create 'System of Reparations'

    Aug 25, 2022

    The Culver City Council has taken a step toward “making reparations a reality.” At its recent meeting, the Council unanimously agreed to start an effort to create “a system of reparation designed to narrow the racial income and housing gap in the city.” City officials said Culver City will work with the California Reparations Task Force to make local reparations a reality, just like West Hollywood which recently approved a Request for Proposal of a Historical Context Study that would guide t...

  • CC Police Nab Suspect Hawking 'Hot' Airpods

    Aug 25, 2022

    Culver City police have arrested a man wearing an Amazon delivery vest after he allegedly tried to sell stolen Apple Airpods outside the local mall. The incident occurred on August 10 in the parking lot of Westfield Culver City, according to Culver City Police Department. The suspect was speaking with a woman and her children in the parking lot when he noticed a police officer and quickly run to his car, CCPD said in a Facebook post. “The officer learned from the woman that the subject was a...

  • Women in Business Nominees Sought

    Aug 25, 2022

    The Culver City Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking nominations for its 7th Annual Women in Business Leadership Awards. “We are so proud to, once again, recognize the contributions of incredible women in our community,” said Britta Eriksson, co-chair of the Chamber’s Women in Business Council, which is organizing the event. “This has become the city’s signature event celebrating the talents and successes of female business leaders in Culver City and beyond, and we look forward to shining a...

  • NIGHT WATCH a Noir a Thriller

    Aug 25, 2022

    Kentwood Players proudly presents NIGHT WATCH, a noir thriller by Lucille Fletcher, opening Friday, September 23 through Saturday, October 8, 2022 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 PM at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Directed by Brandon Ferruccio, and co-produced for Kentwood Players by Kim Peterson and Catherine Rahm with rights secured from Dramatists Play Service, Inc., the cast features (in alphabetical...

  • What happen to the Sparks in 2022

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Aug 25, 2022

    The Sparks season turned into a perfect storm or should we say a destructive tornado and kept getting worse every week. During media day in May the team looked like they were ready to contend for a championship. Everyone in the building was upbeat and they had talent. After that general manager/coach, Derek Fisher made some questionable roster moves when he cut some promising young players. As the season went on injuries and strange coaching decisions lead to the firing of Fisher when they had...

  • Rams have some tough decisions to make

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Aug 25, 2022

    Preseason games are a time to evaluate talent that you have faith in. They would not be in training camp if the team did not believe they could get the job done. That's what making cuts to trim the roster so hard. Everyone at this level of professional football is a good football player but one or two plays in a preseason game may determine whether they will make the final cut. The Rams play the Houston Texans on Friday at 7 p.m. at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood in their second preseason game. Last...

  • Rams hang on to beat the Chargers at SoFi

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Aug 25, 2022

    In their opening preseason game of the season, the Los Angeles Rams started the way they finished last season, hanging on for a 29-22 preseason win over the Los Angeles Chargers last Saturday at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood. Rams' backup quarterback Bryce Perkins connected for two touchdown passes to wide receiver Lance McCutcheon, including an 11-yard touchdown pass with just over six minutes remaining that broke a 22-22 tie and gave the Rams the winning margin. The Rams then came up with an...

  • Dodgers Recall Ryan Pepiot

    Aug 25, 2022

    The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled right-handed pitcher Ryan Pepiot and optioned right-handed pitcher Andrew Jackson. Pepiot, 24, will make the start tonight as he returns for his fourth stint with the club. In three starts for the Dodgers, he is a combined 0-0 with a 3.18 ERA (4 ER/11.1 IP) and 13 strikeouts against 11 walks. With Triple-A Oklahoma City, he is 8-0 with a 2.27 ERA (19 ER/75.1 IP) and 93 strikeouts in 15 games (13 starts). The Indiana native has spent parts of three seasons in the minor leagues with the Dodgers, going 13-9 with a...

  • Ukraine Atrocity Display

    Aug 25, 2022

    Robert Zirgulis, president of the Culver City Kennedy Democrats, just returned from war torn Ukraine. "I went on a humanitarian mission with two large back backs to deliver a drone, 39 medical kits, and other non-lethal supplies to Ukraine," Zirgulis says. "After seeing Putin's alleged human rights violations and atrocities, the war turned me into a photojournalist and I joined Reporters without Borders and INTERNATIONAL PRESS", states Zirgulis. "I worked with various NGO (non-government...

  • Dance is the Hidden Language of the Soul

    Aug 25, 2022

    Square dancing is a wonderful opportunity to move aerobically to music, while having a lot of fun and making new friends. A new square dance class with a live caller/instructor will begin on Wednesday, September, at the Veterans Memorial Building in Culver City, and will run until December 14. Square dancing does not require any special musical or athletic talent. If you can walk and shake hands, you can square dance. Dress casually and wear comfortable shoes. Come as a single person or as a...

  • A vacant shopping center near Westfield Culver City mall has sold for $56 million.

    Aug 25, 2022

    A unit of M.C. Strauss, based in Solana Beach, sold the Fox Hills Plaza at 6221-99 Bristol Plaza Parkway in Culver City, the Los Angeles Business Journal reported. The buyer was Bristol Parkway Propco, a Beverly Hills-based company led by Henry Shahery. The sale came out to $941 per square foot in an off-market deal. M.C. Strauss bought the 6-acre property for $2 million in 1976, claiming later it aimed to own it long term and operate it as a neighborhood shopping center. Both parties overcame numerous hurdles in closing the deal, according to...

  • CC Planning Commission to Consider Mixed-Use Development Project Next to Kirk Douglas Theatre

    Aug 25, 2022

    The Culver City Planning Commission will soon consider a mixed-use development plan for a couple of vacant buildings located next door to the Kirk Douglas Theatre. The proposed project, named the Culver Theatre Residences, would rise from a site located at 9763 Culver Boulevard and 9814 Culver Boulevard and feature housing and commercial space. Plans call for the construction of a pair of buildings which would feature 34 studio and one-bedroom apartments - as small as 350 square feet and 700...

  • The Actors' Gang Free Shakespeare In The Park

    Aug 25, 2022

    The Actors' Gang brings back the long-anticipated Free Shakespeare in the Park for Families with a production of As BOO Like It on Saturday, August 6th, continuing a 15-year tradition of free theater in Culver City Media Park. Based on William Shakespeare's As You Like It and featuring all of our favorite classic Halloween characters, this 45-minute production will run every Saturday and Sunday in August at 11 am through August 28th. This year, The Actors' Gang celebrates its 40th anniversary,...