Articles from the October 13, 2022 edition


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  • Culver City Housing Element Receives State Certification

    Oct 13, 2022

    The State has approved the revised Culver City Housing Element, which identifies and plans for its housing needs between 2021 and 2029. On Monday, Culver City received a determination letter from the California’s Housing and Community Department stating the 2021-29 Housing Element is in full compliance with State Housing Element Law, civic officials announced. The adopted element, including technical modifications, addresses the statutory requirements described in HCD’s July 26 review, city off...

  • 2022 NFL Power Rankings – Week 06

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Oct 13, 2022

    1. Philadelphia Eagles (5-0): The Eagles remained undefeated after hanging on for a 20-17 win over the Cardinals. The Eagles jumped to a 14-0 second quarter lead over the Cardinals and then did what other teams have done with the Cardinals; they took their foot off the gas. Next: -6 vs Dallas Cowboys – Sun, Oct. 16 – O/U 42 (ATS: 3-2 – O/U: 2-3) 2. Buffalo Bills (4-1): In their rout of the Steelers, the Bills showed the Steelers and the NFL early in the game what they are capable of. On the t...

  • $3.1 Million-Plus Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Sold in Culver City

    Oct 13, 2022

    A Mega Millions ticket with five numbers, excluding the Mega number, was sold at the Culver City Elks Lodge on Washington Place and is worth $3,135,094, the California Lottery announced this week. There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in last Friday’s drawing and the estimated jackpot for Tuesday's drawing will grow to $445 million. The numbers drawn Friday were 6, 11, 29, 36, 55 and the Mega number was 21. The estimated jackpot was $410 million. The drawing was the 20th since the l...

  • Police Nab Suspect Who Assaulted, Robbed Sleeping Man in his Tent

    Oct 13, 2022

    Culver City police have arrested a man who allegedly hit another man in the head with a hammer and robbed him on Sepulveda Boulevard last week. The assault and robbery occurred on Oct. 5 in in a tent at an encampment near at the Shell Gas Station on 3801 Sepulveda Blvd. Culver City Police Department had received a call at 5:30 a.m. regarding a man who was bleeding profusely from a head wound. When officers arrived at the scene, the victim told them he was sleeping in his tent "when two suspects...

  • Tito's Tacos Fiesta Americana

    Oct 13, 2022

    1's of people attended Tito's Tacos Fiesta Mexicano for National Taco Day and National Vodka Day which raised over $16,000 for the Culver City Arts Foundation....

  • City Council to Discuss SB 9 Application in the Culver Crest

    Oct 13, 2022

    California Senate Bill 9 will be a topic at the next City Council meeting. At its Oct. 24 session, the Council will discuss and provide direction to staff regarding the application of SB 9 in the Culver Crest. According to city officials, SB 9 provides for an administrative (ministerial) process, without discretionary review or a public hearing, to approve a two-unit, residential developments as well as split parcel maps meeting certain criteria on lots in single-family residential zones This...

  • Mega-Drought?

    Letters|Oct 13, 2022

    Dear Editor, Are We Prepared for the Mega-Drought? Let’s make sure we are by electing a local Culver City resident and water expert to represent us on the board of the West Basin water district: Sanjay Gaur. Southern California has a growing population of over 23 million people. If it we were to try to sustain itself without importing water, the population would have to be less than 500,000. How can Southern California sustain a population of 23 million with enough water for only 500,000? The a...

  • Save Culver City Businesses Vote No On Measure BL

    Letters|Oct 13, 2022

    Measure BL, on Culver City’s November ballot, is a proposal to raise the annual business license tax on Culver City businesses based on what category the business falls into and its gross revenues. Because Culver City’s business license tax is based on the gross revenue of the business – not the profit from operations – a business could be operating at a loss but still receive a huge tax bill from the city. While the proposal exempts businesses with gross revenues below $200,000 annuall...

  • Social Security Announces 8.7 Percent Benefit Increase for 2023

    Oct 13, 2022

    Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 8.7 percent in 2023, the Social Security Administration announced today. On average, Social Security benefits will increase by more than $140 per month starting in January. The 8.7 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 65 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2023. Increased payments to more than 7 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on December 30, 2022. (Note: some...

  • CC Water polo

    Oct 13, 2022

    Culver City's 2022 Boys Water polo team will play their last regular season game on Tuesday at Veterans Park on Overland at 3:30 against Santa Monica. The Centaurs have a record of 5-13. Photo by George Laase...

  • Rams host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Oct 13, 2022

    Two NFL teams headed in the wrong direction will meet at SoFi Stadium on Sunday at 1 p.m. The 2-3 Los Angeles Rams and the 1-4 Carolina Panthers will battle to see which team can get back on the winning track. Panther management was so upset with their teams' performances that they fired the head coach last week. The defending Super Bowl Champion Rams are not even close to making a coaching change but the way they have played the last few weeks a lot of people are wondering what's happening to...

  • Chargers win on the road, face Broncos on Monday Night Football

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Oct 13, 2022

    Two weeks ago, the Chargers were reeling after a stunning 38-10 loss at home to the Jacksonville Jaguars. They were struggling to run the ball and quarterback Justin Herbert was taking too many hits. Two weeks later, the Chargers have found their running game, are doing a better job of protecting Herbert and have a two-game winning streak. On Sunday in Cleveland, the Chargers ran for a season-high 238 yards, with running back Austin Ekeler rushing for a career-high 173 yards on 16 carries as...

  • Skylar Fields Named Game Changer/AVCA National Player of the Week

    Oct 13, 2022

    USC women's volleyball senior outside hitter Skylar Fields (Missouri City, Texas/Ridge Point HS) was named the GameChanger/ AVCA National Player of the Week by the American Volleyball Coaches Association on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Fields was also picked as the Pac-12's Offensive Player of the Week for the second consecutive week (Oct. 3, Oct. 10) and receives the 12th all-time national weekly honor won by a Trojan player. She is the first USC player selected since All-American OH Khalia Lanier was...

  • Undefeated UCLA wants more after beating Utah

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Oct 13, 2022

    In the 2022 Pac-12 Preseason Media Poll, the Utah Utes were the pick to win the Pac-12 football title. The defending Pac-12 champion Utes received 26 of the 33 first-place votes. The UCLA Bruins were picked to finish fourth in the conference and received no first-place votes. With the first half of the regular season complete, it would appear that the media got it wrong. On Saturday afternoon at the Rose Bowl, before a crowd of 42,038 fans and a national television audience on FOX, the Bruins...

  • USC Football

    Oct 13, 2022

    USC running back Travis Dye ran for 149 yards and averaged 5.3 yards per carry on 28 rushes in their win over Washington State at the Coliseum last Saturday. Trojans are now 6-0 and they travel to Utah for a 5 p.m. game on Saturday. Photo by George Laase...

  • Culver City High School travels to Peninsula for a rare day football game

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Oct 13, 2022

    The Culver City high school varsity football team will travel to the Palos Verdes to battle Peninsula high school on Friday to play a football game that starts at 3:30 p.m. Most high school football games start at 7 p.m. but Peninsula does not have lights. The Centaurs are coming off an impressive 28-0 win over Redondo Union last Friday during a festive homecoming night at Culver City. The Centaurs hope to continue their winning ways against Peninsula. The Panthers are 4-3 overall and 1-1 in...

  • Kay Sentenced to 22 Years in Death of Skaggs

    Oct 13, 2022

    Eric Kay was sentenced to 22 years in prison following his conviction for distributing fentanyl and giving Tyler Skaggs the drugs that caused his death. Skaggs was found dead in his hotel room in Tyer Texas prior to a game he was to play in against the Texas Rangers. Kay was the former communications director for the Los Angeles Angels. Judge Terry Means said was "dreading" the sentence for Kay, due to disagreement with the 20-yr minimum. However, in recorded phone calls from prison, and...

  • Leaf Blower Noise Restrictions take effect November 24

    Oct 13, 2022

    Effective November 24 all leaf blowers operating within Culver City must not exceed 65 decibels. Inspections of equipment will be required and equipment which does not meet this standard will be prohibited from use. Operators failing to adhere to the new standards are subject to citations with fines. Operation of leaf blowers within the City of Culver City shall be permitted only between: 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Operators shall...

  • Culver City Fire Department Girl's Camp

    Oct 13, 2022

    The Culver City Fire Department Girls Camp, is set to take place Saturday and Sunday November 12th & 13th 2022, 9am – 4pm. Last year’s camp was a huge success with an overwhelming response from the community and students of Culver City, with the camp selling out in just 2 days. The Culver City Fire department proudly hosted 35 girls ages 14 – 18, for this free two-day hands-on camp at our training facility on Jefferson. The mission of the CCFD Girls’ Camp is to introduce young adults, ages 14...

  • Gas Rebates Start Hitting Bank Accounts Today

    Oct 13, 2022

    Starting today, California is issuing gas tax rebates to millions of residents to help offset high prices at the pump. About $9.5 billion in “tax refund” payments will begin going out to Californians, with refunds of up to $1,050, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced this week. “We know it’s expensive right now, and California is putting money back into your pockets to help. We’re sending out refund’s worth over a thousand dollars to help families pay for everything from groceries to gas,” said Governor...

  • Four-Story Commercial Building Proposed for Downtown Culver City

    Oct 13, 2022

    The Culver City Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing next Wednesday, October 12, to consider plans for a proposed four-story office building in downtown area. The project, proposed by LPC West, calls for the development of a 145,75- square-foot commercial building with three levels of subterranean parking at 3817-3855 Watseka Avenue. The project site is adjacent to Southern California Hospital at Culver City. Gensler, the architect, is designing the proposed glass-clad building, which...