Articles from the September 19, 2013 edition
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Matthew Francis Layana
Jan 29, 1957 - Sept 10, 2013 The family and friends of Matt Layana are mourning his sudden death on Tuesday, Sept 10 in Culver City. Matt was born in Westchester but was a lifelong Culver City...
Vizcarra Receives Labor, Teacher Endorsements
Claudia Vizcarra announces the latest organizations to endorse her candidacy for election to the Culver City School Board. The Culver City Association of Classified Employees and the Culver City...
Dear Editor
The Culver City Chamber of Commerce is in business to: …”promote the commercial and economic growth of Culver City, and to foster civic improvements that benefit the general welfare of those who liv...
Dear Editor
We are the founding members of the Going Green Group of Tara Hill Condominiums located at Indian Wood Road and Jefferson Blvd. in Culver City. As you are aware, the complex is situated adjacent to...
City Manager's Update
September 13, 2013 Community Development Department • Fourth Wall Studios – The studio has completed work on a 17,936 square foot tenant improvement located at 8601 - 8611 Hayden Place for a new gre...
Obamacare To be Explained
Under Obamacare, enrollment in health exchanges in California begins on October 1. But many are still confused and anxious about what that means. At EarthFest LA, a panel discussion comprised of...
CCEF Launches Fall Campaign
The Culver City Education Foundation (CCEF) has launched its 2013-14 annual fundraising drive. CCEF is unique among parent support groups in Culver City schools because it alone dedicates its efforts...
Centaurs Please Coach At Peninsula
By Fred Altieri Observer Reporter Palos Verdes Peninsula is truly a paradise. Near the top of this gem rests picturesque Peninsula High in the City of Rolling Hills Estates sporting a classic grass...
Tragic Death Inspires UCLA Football Victory
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor Nick Pasquale was hit by a car in San Clemente on September 8 and died. He wasn’t a star on the UCLA football team. He didn’t even get into games. He was a member of...
Next Opponent: Redondo (2-1)
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor In a home game Friday night Culver will oppose Redondo, which defeated Antelope Valley last week. Redondo’s only loss was to Santa Monica. This will be Culver’s sec...
Culver Football Scores and Schedule
September West Torrance 36 – Culver 15 Culver 41 –Peninsula 27 20th home vs. Redondo 27th at Paramount October 4th home vs. Bishop Amat 11th at Hawthorne 18th home vs. Inglewood 25th home vs. Santa Monica November 1st at Morningside 8th at Bev...
The Recipe Spot
By Cheryl Giraud Special to the Observer Yodel Away With Braised Red Cabbage Attention all beer lovers: Hang on to your beer steins because the biggest beer consumption festival of the year is about...
Council, Planners Review Housing
By Lynne Bronstein Observer Reporter The City Council and Planning Commission sat in a joint meeting Monday night to review the city’s draft 2013-2021 Housing Element, to hear public comment, p...
Ballona Creek Annual Coastal Cleanup Day Arrives
Bring your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to participate with the thousands of volunteers around the world in taking a stand against ocean pollution on Coastal Cleanup Day Saturday. Below...
Demo Club Endorses Silbiger, Vizcarra
It took two ballots but the Culver City Democratic Club endorsed Current School Board member Karlo Silbiger and newcomer Claudia Vizcarra. The group made no endorsement for the third seat. After...
Paspalis Will hold Meet & Greet Sunday
Current School Board President Kathy Paspalis will hold a Meet & Greet Sunday from 3:30 pm to 5:30 at 4128 Mildred Ave., Los Angeles. Paspalis is a 2013 candidate for reelection and she looks forward...
Mitchell Elected To State Senate
By Stephen Hadland Observer Publisher Assemblymember Holly Mitchell was elected to the California State Senate on Tuesday to represent the 26th State Senate District, which includes Culver City, in Sa...
United Parents Endorse Sue Robins
The United Parents of Culver City (UPCC), the parent-run organization dedicated to advocating for the interests of Culver City students, has endorsed Sue Robins for a seat on the Culver City Unified School District Board. The organization had...
Valentina Grom Dies at 92
Valentina Grom passed away July 27. She was born on July 5, 1922 in a small farming village near Minsk in Belarus. After World War II the family lived in a displaced person's camp in Bavaria and was...
Centaurs Impress Coach at Peninsula
Palos Verdes Peninsula is truly a paradise. Near the top of this gem rests picturesque Peninsula High in the City of Rolling Hills Estates sporting a classic grass football field adorning the campus...
MOVIE REVIEW: A MIXED BAG OF MOVIES THIS WEEK
There’s something for everyone this week with a mixed bag of movies opening at the box office and some of them concurrently airing on VOD. Offering up everything from pee-in-your-pants laughter to r...
Police Blotter
Vandalism: On September 9 at 11:45 am, a victim came to the police department to report her 2012 Chrysler had been vandalized. The victim said she parked and locked her vehicle in the area of Jefferso...