Articles from the October 7, 2021 edition


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  • Centaurs defense corrals Mustangs in important Bay League win

    Steve Finley|Oct 7, 2021

    Coaches say offense wins games but defense wins championships. If that's the case Culver City's 16-9 victory over a good Mira Costa team last Friday night at Culver City maybe their stepping stone to another league championship. It's still early in league play to talk about championships but the Centaurs took a big step towards accomplishing their goal with their win over Mira Costa on Homecoming night. Sports creates funny situations. Two weeks ago, the Centaurs played one of their worst games...

  • 2021 NFL Power Rankings – Week 05

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Oct 7, 2021

    1. Arizona Cardinals (4-0): Quarterback Kyler Murray is officially the early MVP favorite after another impressive performance, this time at SoFi Stadium against the Rams. The Cardinals lead the NFL in scoring with an average of thirty-five points per game. Next: +5.5 vs San Francisco 49ers - Sun, Oct. 10 – O/U 50 (ATS: 3-1 – O/U: 2-2) 2. Los Angeles Chargers (3-1): The Chargers win over the Raiders gives them an early leg up on the rest of the AFC West division. The Chargers are 2-0 within the...

  • Kentwood Players Presenting 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike' at Westchester Playhouse

    Oct 7, 2021

    Kentwood Players has announced the re-opening of the newly-refurbished Westchester Playhouse with the presentation of "VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE," a comedy by Christopher Durang. The play, which opened last weekend, will run through Sunday, October 10. Shows will take place on Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Originally slated to open in March 2020 but delayed due to the pandemic, Durang's hilarious comedy "VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND...

  • Culver City Car Show

    Oct 7, 2021

    The 17thCulver City Car Show last weekend was a big sucess with hundreds of car owners showing off their vehicles and thousands of fans attending to show held at West L.A. College. Put on by the Culver City Exchange Club took a one-year hiatus due to COVID 19. The event raises money for local charities. Photos by Ron Peterson...

  • Tito's Tacos Fiesta Mexicana

    Oct 7, 2021

    Tito's Tacos Fiesta Mexicana was briefly interrupted by a passing thundershower. Festivities resumed with signature Tito's Tacos and Tito's handmade Vodka being served. Entertainment was provided by mariachi Renya De Los Angeles, an all-female Mariachi Ensemble. Proceeds from the event go to support the Culver City Arts foundation....

  • 'Sideshow' in Culver City Draws Strong Warning from Police Chief

    Oct 7, 2021

    Culver City Police Chief Manuel Cid has issued a statement following last Sunday's dangerous automotive "sideshow" in the city, saying anyone involved may be arrested and their vehicle impounded. At 7:15 p.m. on October 3, Culver City police received numerous calls regarding at least 50 motorists driving unsafely and performing automotive stunts – a demonstration commonly referred as a "sideshow" – at the intersection of Jefferson Boulevard and Slauson Avenue, authorities said. "Over the pas...

  • Move Culver City Construction to Start October 11

    Oct 7, 2021

    Construction on the Move Culver City Project will start on October 11 and run through November 19, city officials said this week. The work includes the removal of existing striping, installation of new striping, installation of bus and bike platforms and asphalt art treatment along Culver Boulevard and Washington Boulevard, from Duquesne Avenue to La Cienega Avenue. City officials said one travel lane per direction will be maintained at all times but commuters should expect interruptions and avoid the area if possible. Most of the work will be...

  • Residents Launch Effort to Recall Mayor Fisch, Vice Mayor Lee

    Oct 7, 2021

    Observer Staff Story Mark Salkin, a local Realtor and attorney, has launched an effort to recall Mayor Alex Fisch and Vice Mayor Daniel Lee, stating they "are not listening to the community." Salkin has formed a formed a citizen group, named Call to Recall, which will circulate the recall petitions and collect signatures of registered voters in Culver City. According to state law, Salkin and his group will need signatures from 25% of the registered voters for the recall effort to move forward....

  • Stephen Michael Kelly, 1950 - 2021

    Oct 7, 2021

    May 25, 1950 – Vietnam Veteranber 5, 2021 Stephen Michael Patrick Kelly was a big man in many ways. Not just physically but in his love of life, friends, and family. The biggest part of Steve was his heart as can be evidenced by the outpouring of calls from around the country to the family. Steve grew up in Harrison, New Jersey and was one of 10 children of Helen (nee Gorski) and Joseph Kelly. Brothers Joe (Anne), Lawrence (Alice), Ronald (Tina), Colin (Kathleen), Frederich (Elizabeth), Eugene (deceased), sisters Maureen (Eugene) Gilmore, S...

  • Culver City Art Walk and Roll Festival Slated for October 9

    Oct 7, 2021

    The Culver City Arts District and Arts District Residents Association will present this year’s Art Walk and Roll Festival on Saturday, October 9, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Washington Boulevard will be closed to traffic so festival attendees can enjoy a lively pedestrian environment supported by multi-modal transportation. The festival will feature distinguished artists, live music, eclectic food trucks, tastings, fun kid’s activities and interactive art experiences. Grab a map and take a self-guided stroll of the Arts District and visit nea...

  • Reusable Glass Bottles to Make Comeback in California

    Oct 7, 2021

    Californians will soon see the return of glass beverage bottles to their supermarkets. Governor Gavin Newsom this week signed a bill, AB 962, which paves the way for reusable glass bottles to flow through the state's beverage recycling program. "Now, rather than bottles being crushed for recycling, the bottles can be preserved to be washed and refilled by beverage producers -- simultaneously creating jobs and reducing waste," said Senator Sydney Kamlager (D-LA), author of the legislation. Kamlag...

  • Center Théâtre Group Announces Plays for upcoming Season

    Oct 7, 2021

    The 17th Season at the Kirk Douglas Theatre Includes "Alma," "Tambo & Bones" and Block Party: Celebrating Los Angeles Theatre Featuring "To T or Not To T" and "The Art Couple" in a Season Which Begins March 6, 2022. Center Theatre Group Artistic Director Michael Ritchie and Managing Director / CEO Meghan Pressman are announcing the upcoming seasons for the Mark Taper Forum and Kirk Douglas Theatre. Presenting a rich variety of work on all three of CTG's physical venues plus an offering on the...

  • Democratic Club to Host Local Legislators

    Oct 7, 2021

    The Culver City Democratic Club will meet via zoom on October 13, 2021 at 7 PM. Our guest speakers will be State Senator Sydney Kamlager and Assembly Member Isaac Bryan. Club members will receive the registration link by email. Nonmembers are welcome to RSVP to CulverCityDemClub@gmail.com....

  • Chargers move into first place with win over the Raiders

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Oct 7, 2021

    Through the first three games of the 2021 NFL season, the Los Angeles Chargers have looked like a work in progress, a team with a lot of potential and talent, but also a team that was not quite in sync offensively and defensively. The Chargers looked like a team installing new offensive and defensive schemes, which can take a while before they look and feel fluid. On Monday Night at SoFi Stadium, the work in progress finally came together. After a delay of 35 minutes due to lighting and thunder...

  • Cardinals hand Rams their first loss

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Oct 7, 2021

    The previously undefeated 3-1 Los Angeles Rams had no answers for quarterback Kyler Murray and the still undefeated 4-0 Arizona Cardinals last Sunday afternoon at SoFi Stadium. And they have very little time to dwell on the 37-20 loss as they prepare for another NFC West matchup in this week's Thursday Night Football game at Seattle. The Seahawks improved their record to 2-2 with a 28-21 win over the other 2-2 NFC West team, the San Francisco 49ers. "Make no excuses about it," said Rams head...

  • Big plays on offense lift Arizona State over Bruins

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Oct 7, 2021

    Old habits are hard to change and for the UCLA Bruins defense, they just never seem to go away. Last Saturday night at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, the underdog Arizona State Sun Devils came in and routed the 20th ranked UCLA Bruins, 42-23. The loss dropped the Bruins to 3-2 for the season. The Sun Devils improved to 4-1. For the Bruins, it was their second upset loss at home this season. In both games, big plays allowed by the defense were the reason for the losses. The Bruins defensive...

  • Culver City football delights homecoming crowd

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Oct 7, 2021

    Friday Night Football at Culver City High School delivered another exciting conclusion to begin the month of October. The Centaurs held off favored Mira Costa High, 16-9, with seven seconds remaining in the game at Jerry Chabola Stadium to successfully open the 2021 Bay League season in front of a large homecoming crowd. Delayed by pandemic policies until early this year, Culver City won the 2020 Bay League Championship going undefeated with four wins this past spring. The Centaurs are currently...

  • TREVOR ARIZA MEDICAL UPDATE

    Oct 7, 2021

    EL SEGUNDO – Lakers forward Trevor Ariza had an arthroscopic debridement procedure performed on his right ankle today. He is expected to make a full and complete recovery. Team doctors will reevaluate Ariza in approximately 8 weeks, and an update will be provided at that time. ###...

  • PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES® ANNOUNCES 2022 ROYAL COURT PRESENTED BY CITIZENS BUSINESS BANK

    Oct 7, 2021

    PASADENA, Calif. (October 4, 2021) – Today, the Tournament of Roses® announced the seven members of the 2022 Royal Court presented by Citizens Business Bank. Members of the 2022 Royal Court will serve as ambassadors of the Tournament of Roses, the Pasadena community and the greater Los Angeles area, and will each receive a $7,500 educational scholarship. The Rose Queen® and Royal Court are iconic traditions, steeped in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses' history and continue as a t...

  • Council Upzones Promenade

    Oct 7, 2021

    By Jack Simon, Observer Staff Writer Hoping to revitalize its world-renowned, open-air shopping center, the Santa Monica City Council this week unanimously approved zoning changes for the Third Street Promenade that will allow new and varied businesses and "greater adaptability for existing businesses." "The Promenade can't be the land of $20 burgers," said Councilmember Phil Brock, urging his colleagues to consider all types of businesses, including fast-food restaurants, for the three-block...

  • Black Cats Rule this Holiday Season

    Oct 7, 2021

    By Sarah Storkin As we move into October, many of us think of Orange and Black cats as unknowing symbols of the season. We’ve all heard that black cats portend bad luck. But did you know that in Britain and Scotland, traditionally. More on that below. The international Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) recognizes 22 cat breeds that tend toward solid black coats. The Bombay breed is exclusively black. All-black fur pigmentation is slightly more prevalent in male cats than female cats. Most black cats have golden irises due to their high melanin p...

  • Cal. Eviction Moratorium Ends

    Oct 7, 2021

    Samuel Alioto California’s statewide eviction moratorium expired at the end of September. Nevertheless, Tenants who pay 25% of the back rent and are making payments over the next year on rent due, may be able to keep their homes. Los Angeles officials gathered with tenant rights advocates on Thursday, Sept. 30, to advertise that the city’s eviction moratorium is still in effect. California had extended its eviction moratorium three times, including in June. But there was simply no political support to push the moratorium past Sept. 30, Ass...

  • City May Sue Over Housing Allocation From the State

    Oct 7, 2021

    By Alyssa Erdley News with Attitude Spurred on by Santa Monica City Councilmember Phil Brock, the City Council on Tuesday voted 5-2 to ask a Westside city association if they should join a lawsuit challenging the number of units they've been ordered to build by the state. The lawsuit, already filed in June by the Orange County Council of Governments (OKKOG), disputes the number of units decreed by California's Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), saying the population growth...

  • Emergency Orders Extended to 10/31

    Oct 7, 2021

    by Jack Simon, Observer Staff Writer About 84% of local residents are fully vaccinated, announced the City of Santa Monica this week as it extended its local emergency orders through October 31. “Santa Monicans have done an incredible job getting vaccinated and wearing masks indoors and these actions have curbed rising cases,” said Interim City Manager and Director of Emergency Services John Jalili. “As we look to the holiday season, let’s keep the trend going by vaccinating, masking, and gathering safely.” With its 40th emergency supplemen...

  • Local Briefs

    Oct 7, 2021

    State Mandates School Vaccines 10/1: In the first such action in the nation, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a mandate Friday requiring all eligible public and private schoolchildren in California to be vaccinated against COVID-19, a policy the state expects to affect millions of students. The mandate would take effect for grades 7 through 12 the semester following FDA’s full approval of the vaccine for children ages 12 and over. Students in kindergarten through sixth grade would be phased in after the vaccine is formally approved for younger children...

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