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By Lynne Bronstein Observer Reporter With another City Council election still months away, the council on Monday, September 15 voted to amend the Culver City Municipal Code pertaining to campaign finance and other political activities. The vote was 4-0 in favor with one abstention-Meghan Sahli-Wells, who, alone of the current council membership, will be running to retain her seat in the April 2016 election. For over 25 years, Culver City has had its own regulations related to the financing of...
Center Theatre Group is hosting Theatre Crash Course, a free workshop series for high school students interested in learning more about directing, acting, scenic design, lighting design or costume design. Students will collectively develop design concepts and investigate scenes from "Father Comes Home from the Wars (Parts 1, 2 & 3)," which will play at the Mark Taper Forum in April. Ideas will then be presented to friends and family at the final workshop. The workshop series will take place on...
The West Los Angeles College men's cross country team began its 2015 season in dominating fashion as they ran to victory recently at the six-team Ventura Invitational. The Wildcats' top five runners finished first through fifth place in the four-mile race at Arroyo Verde Park. This was only the second time in the meet's 10-year history that a team swept the top five places with a perfect score of 15 points. It is also believed to be the first time that West's Cross Country Team has won an...
To prepare voters for Culver City's November 3 School Board election, League of Women Voters Culver City Unit will present a candidate forum in Mike Balkman Council Chambers at 7 p.m. on Monday October 1. Live television coverage will be provided on the City Channel and the program will be replayed several times before the election. This season's forum will be a 'roundtable' conversation led by former CCUSD Board Member Julie Lugo Cerra. Candidates will discuss current issues of greatest...
Here is a way for all of us to obtain some great bargains planning for the holidays and help the Friends of the Sandy Segal Youth Health Center in their fundraising efforts. Log on to Bidding For Good which is an online auction site for nonprofit groups and bid on the variety of available items. Selections include Hello Kitty items, restaurants, whale watching, comedy entertainment, auto repair, jewelry, dinner at a fire station and much more. The proceeds of the auction will support the free ongoing medical and mental health programs at the...
By Fred Altieri Sports Reporter The 2015 Culver City High football team traveled to San Pedro High on Friday night, September 18, as decided underdogs to the South Bay power currently ranked sixth in the CIF Los Angeles city section. A high-scoring battle of contrasting styles ensued into the fourth quarter and despite losing the game, 44-33, the Centaur players and coaches came away excited about the future of the program. "There's not too many times as a coach that I'm happy with the team for...
One of the most recognizable voices in Spanish-language broadcasting and one of the greatest Spanish-language broadcasters in Major League history, Jaime Jarrín, has agreed to continue his Hall of Fame career with the Dodgers for three more years.. Jarrín, 79, in the stretch drive of his 57th season with the Dodgers on KTNQ (1020 AM), and another Hall of Famer, Vin Scully, who has agreed to return in 2016 for his 67th, make up Major League Baseball’s best broadcasting combination. “The Dodgers and our fans are so fortunate to have these two bro...
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor I’ve gone through most of the baseball season believing the Dodgers have too many question marks to win the World Series. Too many players coming and going throughout the season, Two great starting pitchers but no other one on the elite level. What if Kershaw or Grienke lose a playoff game? I think it’s unlikely any other starter could get them through several very important games against quality opponents. But lately I’ve seen two likely division winners falte...
By Neil Rubenstein Observer Columnist Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 526-West Los Angeles meets on the first Thursday of each month at the American Legion Hall, 5309 Sepulveda Boulevard, Culver City, 7:30 p.m. For more information contact John Hamilton, President at (310) 429-4512 or Post Office Box 1442, Culver City, California 90232-1442. I just bet our fire chief doesn’t want any of his engineers to hear about the three openings next year in Cobb County, Georgia. Please don’t tell the...
By Myke Williams Sports Reporter The UCLA Bruins found out two important things about their football team after the win overt BYU last Saturday at the Rose Bowl. Number one, their freshmen quarterback Josh Rosen is human after all and nothing can take the place of veteran leadership. Rosen completed only 11 passes for 106 yards and threw three interceptions compared to his opening day game of 351 yards and last week's win over UNLV. With the passing game not up to par the Bruins turned to...
DATE DAY OPPONENT TV INFO SITE TIME (PT) Nov. 13 Friday San Diego PAC-12 Galen Center 5:00 P.M. Nov. 16 Monday ^Monmouth PAC-12 Galen Center 7:00 P.M. Nov. 21 Saturday New Mexico PAC-12 Galen Center TBD Nov. 23 Monday CSUN PAC-12 Galen Center 6:00 P.M. Nov. 26 Thursday vs. Wichita State (^AdvoCare Invitational) ESPN2 Orlando, Fla. (HP Fieldhouse) 11:00 A.M. Nov. 27 Friday vs. Alabama/Xavier (^AdvoCare Invitational) ESPNU/ESPN3 Orlando, Fla. (HP Fieldhouse) 11:30/9 A.M. Nov. 29 Sunday vs. Dayton/Iowa/Monmouth, Notre Dame (^ACI)...
By Myke Williams Sports Reporter Two weeks and two weak opponents is a bad combination. The USC Trojans found that out last Saturday when Stanford defeated the Trojans 41-31 in USC’s first real test of the 2015 season. David Shaw’s Cardinals played smart, disciplined football while the Trojans committed eight costly penalties. The Trojans won the first two games of the season against Arkansas State 55-6 and 59-9 against Idaho. It does not get any easier for the Trojans because they travel to the valley of the sun to face the Arizona State Sun...
Yogi Berra, the legendary Yankee catcher who played on 10 World Series championship teams, died Tuesday at the age of 90. Berra’s family issued a statement centering on his remarkable life and emphasized that he meant so much to so many. The Yankees wore Berra’s No. 8 on the uniform of each player in their game against Toronto Wednesday. Berra was known for his colorful phrases as much as his baseball ability. One of his favorite sayings was “nobody goes there anymore. It’s too crowded....
Some terrific movies to bite into this weekend at the box office. Bloody, violent, pushing the envelope in every direction, directors Eli Roth and Denis Villeneuve fascinate with strong story, spectacular imagery and in the case of Villeneuve’s SICARIO, Oscar-worthy performances starting with Emily Blunt. THE GREEN INFERNO Eli Roth returns to the director’s chair for the first time since “Hostel” and it’s not a moment too soon. As producer of the acclaimed “Aftershock”, Roth shifted focus...
By Neil Rubenstein Observer Columnist What’s happening with the Common Core math and English exams in the New York City district? Can you believe 90 percent of the students in 82 low-performing schools fell below standards on the tests most recently given at the Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing and Visual Arts on West 114th Street? Not one of the students taking the test passed. In 2014 the passing scores at Wadleigh were English 5.4, and 3.6 percent in math. Citywide the pass r...
The L.A. Clippers Foundation has re-launched with a historic three-year, $3 million commitment, with matching challenge, to City Year Los Angeles, as part of the City Year Opening Day Ceremonies at Microsoft Square in downtown Los Angeles. This is the largest donation and multi-year commitment City Year has received from the private sector, and is also the single largest cash gift in the history of the L.A. Clippers. The donation will provide essential support to City Year programs in Los...
It’s a powerhouse of cinema this weekend with social commentary, activism, action and an historical biopic all brought to life thanks to riveting, well-crafted and intelligent filmmaking. From the mind-blowing, blood letting mutilation and government manipulation in SICARIO to the eye-opening wonders of this beautiful world and man’s need to take responsibility for his own actions to save ourselves from extinction as eloquently shown in RACING EXTINCTION to a kick ass young adult dystopian post-...
Thanks to a donation from the Sereney Family Trust and in partnership with Serene Haven, West Los Angeles College Student Services Division will house a new veterans services center next year. Serene Haven is an organization that provides permanent support services to returning veterans. A small by-invitation reception was held across from the office that will house the center on the fourth floor of the Student Services Building on Friday, September 11. The Veterans Services Support Center will...
Get ready to say “Prosit!” and enjoy Oktoberfest Culver City Style at the Culver City Sister City Committee’s fundraiser. Come join the fun of celebrating Germany’s most famous festival at the Historic Culver Hotel (9400 Culver Blvd. in downtown Culver City) on Sunday, October 4 from 3:30 pm until 6:30. Proceeds will go to support CCSCC’s student exchanges and other programs which help foster international goodwill and friendships with four Sister Cities around the world. Attendees can bid on silent and live auction items such a four-pack...
Volleyball tryouts and skill instruction for girls ages 10-14 at the Culver City Middle and High School gyms will be conducted by the Culver Volleyball Club for the upcoming season. Skills instruction and workouts to prepare for tryouts will be held Sep. 13 and Sep. 27, 1 pm to 3 at Culver High, and Sept. 30, 6 pm to 8 at Culver Middle. Fees are $25 ($60 for all three sessions). Tryouts will be held Oct. 2, 6 pm to 8 at Culver High, Oct. 3, 10 am to noon at Culver High, and Oct. 4, 9 am to 11 am at Culver High. Makeup tryout will be held Oct....
Coming off the 2014 AVP Tour season, April Ross and Lauren Fendrick had been able to generate a healthy respect for each other from the other side of the net, as they faced off against each other in five finals over the AVP’s seven events last year. With their regular partners nursing injuries for much of the current AVP season, the familiar foes agreed to join forces for the first time last weekend for the AVP’s season-ending Kingston AVP Championships at Huntington Beach. Ross beat Fendrick in all five of those finals last year. On Sun...
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor Before another NBA season begins soon let’s pause and honor two great players who helped make the league what it is today. Darryl Dawkins and Moses Malone died in the last few weeks. Both were giants who possessed extraordinary basketball ability. “Moses Malone was a fierce and noble competitor. He will always be linked with Laker playoff history” was a statement from the Buss family. “The NBA lost a giant and I lost a true friend,” said Clippers coach Doc River...
By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter It was the summer of 1964 when Gary Lewis & The Playboys were discovered by producer Snuff Garret. Before long, with the producer/arranger team of Garrett and Leon Russell behind them, they took their first single, “This Diamond Ring,” straight to #1. After their second hit titled “Count Me In” went to #2, Lewis and the band proved that they would be a continued success. They followed with more Top 10 songs such as “Save Your Heart For Me,” “Everybody...
By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter After 50 years of hit song-making and international album sales well into the multi-millions, it’s safe to say that esteemed Canadian singer-songwriter and musician Gordon Lightfoot resides with some very exclusive company atop the list of all-time greats. And he will be bringing his incomparable voice and greatness to the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills on October 2. The hits from his extensive song catalog he will be performing are such immortals like ...
