Articles from the August 27, 2013 edition


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  • Council Weighs Consequences Of Smoking Ban

    Lynne Bronstein, Observer Reporter|Aug 27, 2013

    Council Weighs Consequences Of Smoking Ban Should smoking be banned in multi-unit dwellings in Culver City? That was the question mulled at the City Council’s meeting Monday night. The answer did not come easily. The item before the Council was an action item but not one that required a vote. The Council was asked to consider what action to recommend to city staff to either bring back as an ordinance or to not take action. Heather Baker, from the City Attorney’s office, noted in the staff report...

  • Culver City to Hold 9/11 Remembrance

    Aug 27, 2013

    Culver City to Hold 9/11 Remembrance The City of Culver City will be honoring the losses experienced during the attack on the World Trade Center September 11, 2001. The Fire Department is coordinating with the Police Department a 9-11 Memorial to be held on Wednesday September 11, in the courtyard of City Hall, 9770 Culver Blvd. The public is invited to attend. Seating will be provided only for those members who have lost a loved one on September 11th. Parking is available at City Hall on parking level one. Below is the ceremony schedule: 6:15...

  • New Public Hours for Historical Society

    Aug 27, 2013

    New Public Hours for Historical Society The Culver City Historical Society has changed the days of operation of its Archives and Resource Center, located behind the Veterans Memorial Building at 4117 Overland Avenue in Culver City, from the first and third Saturday of each month to the first and third Sunday of each month, from 1pm to 3 or by appointment, starting Sunday.. According to Society President Michelle Bernardin the change of days has been made to give visitors easier access to the ARC and more parking in the surrounding lots....

  • The Recipe Spot

    Cheryl Giraud, Special to the Observer|Aug 27, 2013

    The Recipe Spot Little Labor Berry Pie Even though the calendar indicates the fall season is right around the corner, Labor Day symbolizes the end of summer when the kids head back to school and family vacations end. But, as Southern Californian’s know, the hot weather lingers long into September and October. Considered a day of rest for American workers, Labor Day is next Monday, September 2. Originally coined as the “workingmen’s holiday,” the annual holiday is observed on the first Monday...

  • As Season Begins, Meet The Culver Football Coaches

    Fred Altieri, Observer Reporter|Aug 27, 2013

    As Season Begins, Meet The Culver Football Coaches (EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part 1 of a two-part interview with Culver City High head football coach Jahmal Wright) I’m a 1995 graduate of Culver City High School, was a three-time All-League defensive back and played on three league championship teams here during the ’92, ’93 and ’94 seasons. I received a full football scholarship and played for five years at the University of Kansas. I came back with my degree and started coaching in the fall...

  • Dodgers, Red Sox Thrive One Year After Trade

    Mitch Chortkoff, Sports Editor|Aug 27, 2013

    Dodgers, Red Sox Thrive One Year After Trade Exactly one year after they made one of the biggest trades in baseball history, the Dodgers and Red Sox completed a three-game series Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. Both teams remained mediocre last season following the nine-player trade but this season both have emerged as division leaders and World Series hopefuls. The teams had completely different reasons for getting together for the deal but, remarkably, making the dramatic moves allowed both to...