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A judge has sided with Culver City and blocked a local gymnastics school from conducting indoor sessions for at least the next six weeks. Santa Monica Superior Court Judge Mark A. Young has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Los Angeles School of Gymnastics and its owner Tanya Berenson, who have been accused of holding indoor classes and activities in violation of health order aimed at limiting the spread of the Covid-19. During the recent ruling, Judge Young granted Culver City’s request for the TRO, which was included in t...
Re: Realignment of City Budget due to COVID-19 Shutdown and Losses in Revenue In light of the pandemic and its devastating impacts at all levels of society, the Culver City Coalition for Fiscal Responsibility (CCCFR), on behalf of local residents, tenants, business operators and housing providers, call upon our city leaders to expeditiously reevaluate funding priorities. With the city’s recent declaration of a Fiscal Emergency, which has been further exacerbated by a shutdown-induced d...
Blame it on the Bubble. Blame it on chemistry. Blame it on the coaching staff. You can blame it on a lot of things but the fact is the Clippers folded with a stacked deck. They blew a three game series lead to the Denver Nuggets and you could hear Clippers fans crying all over the world. "I am the coach and I will take the blame but we did not meet expectations," said a dejected Clippers head coach Doc Rivers on zoom after the game last Tuesday. "It was hard because I have a good group of guys...
The days of the "Grip it and Rip it" passing game are gone for the Los Angeles Chargers. The Philip Rivers era is over and the Tyrod Taylor era has begun. Rivers was willing and unafraid to push the ball downfield, and at times reckless. Taylor is the opposite: conservative and risk averse. For this group of Chargers, Taylor is the better fit. On Sunday, Charger fans got their first look at Taylor's conservative passing style, in a 16-13 victory over the Bengals in Cincinnati. Taylor was...
Make no mistake about it. The premiere of SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday night was a grand success. The Los Angeles Rams 20-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys was an important win for the franchise. The long-awaited debut was the kind of christening that could reverberate throughout the 2020 season as the Rams won their fourth consecutive opening game under head coach Sean McVay. This was the moment the city had long anticipated since January 12, 2016, when the NFL approved the team's...
By Steve Finley Sports Editor and David May It's hard to be consistent on the field or court but the Rams have been consistently good in the communities around Los Angeles since they came back to Southern California five years ago. Last week they proved once again giving is better than receiving. Last week the Rams teamed up with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to distribute food to over 4,000 families in the Inglewood area. The drive through food distribution at the Rams and Chargers new...
Experiencing a marked decline in the rate of infection, Culver City recorded only 38 new cases of Coronavirus and no deaths in the past month, the County Health Department has announced. As of press time Wednesday, the number of local residents with Covid-19 rose to 377 cases, representing only a 10% increase in the past 4 weeks. Deaths related to Coronavirus totaled 29 in Culver City. More than half of the deaths occurred in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. County-wide, the total...
At their monthly meeting on September 9, the members of the Culver City Democratic Club adopted a resolution against a social media video released by the Culver City Police Officers Association. In response to the Black Lives Matter movement, CCPOA has hired Public Safety Association Consultants, who specialize in helping police fight progressive policy changes or budget cuts. This video, released August 13, attacked and attempted to intimidate local supporters of police reform, including the...
The Culver City Democratic Club successfully held its first online endorsement election during the first week of September. A secure and secret vote was held using electionbuddy.com, and there was a decisive result in every race. Candidates needed 60% of votes cast to be endorsed, while propositions only needed a majority. A few candidates and measures were endorsed at an earlier meeting. Postcards with these endorsements will arrive in the next three weeks, so voters will have them handy to...
September 13 Over 16,750 firefighters continue working to gain containment on the 29 major wildfires across California. Firefighters across the State responded to 36 new wildfires yesterday, and all were contained quickly. Since the beginning of the year, wildfires have burned over 3.3 million acres in California, which is larger than the State of Connecticut. Since August 15, when California's fire activity elevated, there have been 22 fatalities and over 4,100 structures destroyed. While...
Los Angeles Lakers forwards LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been named to the All-NBA First Team, it was announced today. It marks the 13th time the Lakers have had multiple First Team selections, a first since Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal following the 2003-04 season. The duo led a Lakers squad that finished with a conference-leading 52-19 regular season record in 2019-20 and earned the team's first Western Conference Finals appearance since 2010. James received First Team honors for an...
By Mary Leipziger Who are those masked men and women massaging backs and feet on Wilshire Blvd? We sent our most senior photographer to find out. After a 6 month closure mandated by Governor Newsom because of Covid 19, The Bao Foot Spa reopened several weeks ago. A small comfortable spa works out bodily kinks using massages on the back, neck, feet, calves and hands. It has set up two outside stations on Wilshire Blvd at Euclid. It has been in that location (Euclid and Wilshire) for 5 years....
by Corva Corvax A Logical Opinion Many are concerned about “election interference” during the campaign season leading up to the November election. The words mean different things to different people. Some see trolls at computer banks pretending to be Trump supporters on Facebook. Others imagine postal workers going rogue and dumping mail-in ballots. Whatever your fear, here are five ways to avoid having your choices influenced by bad actors, be they on social media, mainstream media, or among your personal connections. 1. Look at the sou...
Tenants currently need not pay rent under Federal, State and local moratoriums. In case you were wondering, landlords are less than happy about the situation, especially given that they still have to pay their taxes. A group of apartment owners and lessors are suing the state, Los Angeles County and multiple cities, alleging they have been forced through tenant eviction protection ordinances enacted during the coronavirus pandemic to shoulder financial burdens that should be borne by the public at large. The complaint alleges the plaintiffs'...
Man Arrested For Molesting Elderly Patients at Santa Monica Old Age Homes The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office says it has filed charges on Juan Victor Mendoza, a 55-year-old male, for his involvement in multiple sexual assaults against elderly patients at care facilities. These assaults occurred between 2012 and 2018, writes SMPD PIO Lt. Joseph Cortez. “In 2019, Mendoza was arrested for one sexual assault allegation on an elderly victim in Santa Monica but was shortly out on bail. “While awaiting court proceedings, SMPD Det...
The South Coast Air Quality Management District said air quality would be unhealthy through the weekend in nearly the entire county, even the coastal areas. "It is difficult to tell where smoke, ash or soot from a fire will go, or how winds will affect the level of these particles in the air, so we ask everyone to remember that smoke and ash can be harmful to health, even for people who are healthy," said Dr. Muntu Davis, chief health officer for Los Angeles County. "If you can see smoke, soot,...
SM Place Closed Wednesday Morning Santa Monica Place shopping center was closed on Wednesday morning due to what was described as a "Security Incident. Security guards located a dead body. They theorized that the unnamed man had jumped off the balcony. SMPD is investigating the incident....
By Samuel Alioto Fires continued to burn in California, into a third week. There were reportedly 30 active fires in California Sunday night. Fires are normal in the far Western US, though this season has been particularly difficult for residents. "We are smack in the middle between two enormous fires...the Sqf Complex and the Creek Fire," posted Cara Elizabeth Brown, who lives East of the San Francisco Bay Area. "I was confident that after several weeks plus things would be better... However we need prayers." "The firefighters are stretched...
By Nate Guerito Connors, former Trastavere Employee 9/14: Yesterday evening Trastevere Italian Restaurant offered its final service. The conclusion of its three plus decades was unceremonious, with only a few familiar faces sharing knowing glances and best wishes. Despite its whispered death rattle, its contribution to the city will reverberate for generations. I was fortunate to land a job with the company in 2010. The building and the service it held felt enormous. We were frequently busy...
Phyllis E. Morrison, wife of Archie M. Morrison, passed away peacefully on 9/12/2020 in Eugene Oregon at the age of 98. Phyllis leaves behind her 6 children, 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Despite her large family, Phyllis always made time for everyone. After raising her children, she began a career in nursing that was indicative of her love of helping others. Moving from Michigan to Santa Monica, Phyllis met and married Archie Morrison. Phyllis joined St. Bede's church in the...
by Alyssa Erdley Observer Staff 8,600 acres have burned and many residents have been evacuated in Yucaipa because of a fire started by a gender reveal party. A device used to blow blue or pink smoke to reveal the gender of an expected baby at a party in El Dorado Ranch Park on Saturday started the fire near Redlands. A press release from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said: CAL FIRE Law Enforcement has determined the El Dorado Fire, burning near Oak Glen in San...
NFL Power Rankings – Week 02 1. Kansas City Chiefs (1-0): The Chiefs looked terrific in their opener against the Texans, with rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire rushing for 138 yards and one touchdown in his NFL debut. Next: -8.5 at Los Angeles Chargers - Sun, Sep. 20 – O/U 47.5 2. New Orleans Saints (1-0): The Saints easily defeated the Buccaneers in a game where the offense only collected 271 total yards. The defense was impressive, coming up with three turnovers and three sacks. Nex...
Young Venezuelan right-handed Dodger reliever Brusdar Graterol, 22, made his first start in the Major Leagues against the Houston Astros on Sunday and allowed only one hit and struck out three in the first inning. With Walker Buehler on the injured list with a finger blister, Graterol got the start, but would pitch only one inning since manager Dave Roberts wanted to utilize his bullpen, using eight relievers, and came away with an 8-1 win. That start for Graterol was the opportunity he needed...
By Letty Thomas With Covid-19 curtailing a lot of travel plans, the perfect remedy for a Bay Area resident is a day trip to somewhere new. Last month the four of us (myself, my sister Kathy, and my two daughters Katie and Kelly) planned a trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea or Carmel for short. Located on the central coast of California about 120 miles south of San Francisco in Monterey County – Carmel is a hidden gem. It is primarily a residential community with a passion for the ocean and the arts. I...
