Articles from the September 27, 2018 edition


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  • SKIP THE SIESTA, COME TO TITO'S FIESTA!

    Sandra Coopersmith, Features Writer|Sep 27, 2018

    Despite sharing a name, Tito's Tacos (titostacos.com), and Tito's Handmade Vodka (titosvodka.com) are not related. However, they definitely have three things in common: an unquestionable commitment to presenting the best possible product to their customers; accolades and prestigious awards reflecting the excellence of those products; and a strong philanthropic streak coupled with a desire to serve the community. With 12,000 mini tacos and 3,500 mini burritos planned, Lynne Davidson, who runs...

  • 2018 NFL Power Rankings - Week 4

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters|Sep 27, 2018

    11 NFL Power Rankings - Week 4 1. Los Angeles Rams (4-0) - The Rams have the #1 ranked offense in the NFL. They have the #2 ranked passing offense in the NFL. The rushing attack is led by All-Pro Todd Gurley. Good luck trying to stop these guys. Next: at Seattle Seahawks - Sun, Oct. 7 2. Kansas City Chiefs (4-0) - Patrick Mahomes is on a roll, having thrown 14 touchdown passes and zero interceptions. Mahomes has overcome a defense ranked last in the NFL. So how does a team beat the Chiefs?...

  • LAFC Clinches MLS Playoff Spot in First Season!

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Sep 27, 2018
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    The Los Angeles Football Club became only the fourth Major League Soccer expansion team to qualify for the playoffs in its inaugural season. The Black and Gold shutout the Colorado Rapids, 3-0, at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado on Saturday night, October 6. It was the 10th shutout of the season for LAFC goalkeeper Tyler Miller. Walker Zimmerman headed in the first goal in the 15th minute. Adama "Dio" Diomande added his 10th and 11th goals of season for the final two...

  • Los Angeles Master Chorale kicks off their 2018-19 season

    Steven Lieberman, Observer Reporter|Sep 27, 2018

    Author: Steven Lieberman The Los Angeles Master Chorale (LAMC) kicked off their 2018-19 season at Walt Disney Concert Hall, their 55th, on Saturday with two epic compositions that rocketed the audience to the next dimension: Shawn Kirchner's "Songs of Ascent" and Mozart's "Requiem." Artistic Director and Conductor Grant Gershon was very wise in laying the foundation with these two masterpieces which will be sturdy enough to build the rest of the season on. In the first half, Kirchner warmed up...

  • Culver Drubs Samohi, 54-14

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Sep 27, 2018

    It was a Centaur family affair worth celebrating. The 2018 Culver City High football team trounced rival Santa Monica High, 54-14, on Friday, Sept. 28 to open the Ocean League season. It was a fitting tribute to the returning members of the school's 1978 CIF Football Championship team who were honored at halftime. "Actually, Coach (Warren) Flanagan from the 1978 championship team spoke to our team before the game. He's been following us and he's proud of how we're representing Culver City High...

  • Tito's Tacos Mexican Restaurant

    Sep 27, 2018

    Tito's Tacos has provided their beloved customers with appetizing Mexican Food prepared fresh daily from top-secret recipes since 1959. Their Mexican Food cuisine has become a longtime favorite for people from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds looking for a south-of-the-border eating experience without leaving the greater Los Angeles area. Tito's Tacos award-winning cuisine is slow cooked to perfection every day of the week resulting in their delicoso Tacos, Burritos, Enchiladas and...

  • After November, Even More Tax Hikes May be Needed

    Neil Rubenstein, Observer Columnist|Sep 27, 2018

    Can little Culver City continue to pay super-large paychecks and pensions to current and former City employees? If so, local taxes will need to continue to rise. No, I’m just not pointing the finger at our Police and Fire departments, but other City agencies as well. Our City Manager’s total of money and benefits is now over $400,000 annually, and some local government employee’s will never see the inside of a discount store because they’re collecting more than $175,000 in retiree pensions. On N...

  • City Cuts Tax Deal with Airbnb

    David W. Myers, Managing Editor|Sep 27, 2018

    Who Use Nearly 75 local residents showed up last week to discuss possible new regulations on short-term rentals with City officials. Most of the attendees said they were already renting out all or part of their homes or other property, most of them to vacationers who stays for only a few days or weeks. Most also sang the praises about companies such as Airbnb but also addressed some of the concerns that many homeowners have raised about the impact short-term rentals have on their neighborhoods....

  • Tito's Offers Discounts to Public-Transit Users

    Sep 27, 2018

    “Tito’s Fiesta Mexicana” is encouraging environmentally mindful and socially responsible individuals to take advantage of any number of public transportation options available to them in travelling to the Oct. 4 fundraising event for the Culver City Cultural Affairs Foundation. Attendees who can show a bus pass, Metro Rail stub or other proof that they took public transportation to the event will be rewarded with a $5 discount off the event’s entry fee. The public transport drop-off location closest to “Tito’s Fiesta Mexicana” is the Culver Ci...

  • LeTip of Culver City Offers Business-Growth Opportunities

    Sep 27, 2018

    Firm to Host Networking Event Oct. 18 Business people from retail and real estate, professional services and manufacturing are experiencing remarkable growth through the expertise of Le Tip of Culver City. LeTip of Culver City is a member of LeTip International, the original business-leads networking group established in 1978. Chapters meet weekly to exchange qualified leads, build solid business relationships, develop strong presentation skills and become proficient networkers. Sam McCullough, President of LeTip of Culver City and owner of...

  • LeTip of Culver City Offers Business-Growth Opportunities

    Sep 27, 2018

    Business people from retail and real estate, professional services and manufacturing are experiencing remarkable growth through the expertise of Le Tip of Culver City. LeTip of Culver City is a member of LeTip International, the original business-leads networking group established in 1978. Chapters meet weekly to exchange qualified leads, build solid business relationships, develop strong presentation skills and become proficient networkers. Sam McCullough, President of LeTip of Culver City and owner of Interiors Made Eezzy, says, “Unlike C...

  • Culver Woman's Club Sets Fundraiser

    Sep 27, 2018

    The Culver City Woman’s Club will sponsor its annual charity fundraising fashion show at clothing retailer Talbots Oct. 13 at Manhattan Village, 3200 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach. The doors will open at 8:45 a.m. for breakfast goodies and the show will start at about 9:15 a.m. There will be discounts on purchases, as well as raffle prizes. All proceeds will benefit the Cancer Society and also NKLA, the latter of which fights to find and save the lives of lost dogs, cats and other animals. Tickets are $20.00 in advance, or $25.00 at t...

  • Putting a Price on Safety

    Letters|Sep 27, 2018

    How much is your safety and the safety of your family worth? According to Neil Rubenstein’s two columns earlier this month, if you live in Culver City, you’re paying too darn much. Citing gross pay plus value of benefits for 27 mostly firefighters and police officers, by name no less, he complains that the life-threatening risks they take on our behalf are not worth the cost. The salary figures Rubenstein cites are comparable to those for the corresponding job titles for fire and police pos...

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