Articles from the October 26, 2017 edition


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  • Culver Wins Easily In Homecoming Game

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Oct 26, 2017

    Culver City High football crowned its 2017 Homecoming Game with a 47-0 victory over visiting Hawthorne High on Friday, October 20, before an overflowing crowd of reveling students and jubilant supporters at Jerry Chabola Stadium. The 6-1 Centaurs, ranked #1 among CIF Division 11 schools, overwhelmed the 5-3 Cougars from the opening kickoff. It took all of eight seconds from the opening whistle for Culver's premier returner, Alex Smith, to attack the Cougar's spearheaded coverage, cut right and...

  • Rams Surpass Last Season's Victory Total

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Oct 26, 2017

    'Twas a very merry trip to London for the 2017 Los Angeles Rams. Twickenham Stadium, south west London to be more specific as the Rams completely dominated the Arizona Cardinals, 33-0 (as in nil), for the shutout victory. The "home win" against their NFC West Division opponent gives the 5-2 Rams one more win than they had all last season when they were 4-12. More than 73,000 "American football" fans crammed the rugby union stadium to witness all three phases of the Ram attack combine to throw...

  • South Bay Lakers Hire Metta World Peace As Player Development Coach

    Oct 26, 2017

    The South Bay Lakers have hired Metta World Peace as a player development coach, it was announced today by General Manager Nick Mazzella. World Peace comes to South Bay as a seasoned veteran of the Lakers organization, having spent six seasons as a player with the Los Angeles Lakers (2009-13, 2015-17). World Peace was a key player on the 2010 NBA Champion Lakers and ranks ninth all-time in three pointers made (420) in franchise history. The four-time All-Defensive team selection posted career averages of 13.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.7...

  • Robert Creighton Plays Cagney And Excels

    Steven Lieberman, Observer Reporter|Oct 26, 2017

    Actor Robert Creighton was born to play the part in a staged musical about the life of James Cagney, and that's just what he's doing at the El Portal Theatre in NoHo. Not only is Creighton acting, singing and tap dancing his way through this entertaining production but he also co-wrote the music and lyrics along with Christopher McGovern. Direct from its hit run in New York off-Broadway, "Cagney" is the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award-nominated musical that follows the life of Cagney...

  • WHAT KIDS LEARN, NOT BASED ON WHAT TEACHERS EARN

    Letters|Oct 26, 2017

    While watching a video of one of last month’s School Board meeting, online, something happened that set me back. At the one-hour, seven-minute mark David Mielke, the Teachers Union president, was there to address the Board about School District salaries. While he was handing out an L.A. County salary survey and before he could get to the rostrum, Kathy Paspalis set the desired tone for Mr. Mielke’s address. She chirped in with a well-placed exclamation, “We’ve moved up!” Arriving at the speaker'...

  • Smart And Spicy

    Carole Bell, Observer Columnist|Oct 26, 2017

    I decided to spend my birthday soaking in good news. Sunshine and laughter: a lovely way to spend one's birthday. * In Quebec, a six-year-old autistic boy was so super-sensitive it hurt to have his hair touched. Franz Jacob, a barber, grabbed his tools, following the boy around his hair salon, even laying down on the floor when the boy did, to keep cutting. The boy's mother was so grateful, she put the barber's photo online. * Prison inmates around the world, competing to be the most compassiona...

  • Chargers Get A Shutout In Their Best Game

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Oct 26, 2017

    What a difference three weeks can make! Three weeks ago, after a 26-24 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn was describing another close loss that put the Chargers at 0-4. "We have to tackle when we are in position to make a play. We haven't made a play on special teams that's helped us win a game yet." The frustration in his voice was palpable. Well, that was then, this is now. On Sunday the Chargers got outstanding performances from both their defense...

  • Woman's Club Plans Tea

    Oct 26, 2017

    The Culver City Woman's Club is planning a Membership Tea to be held on Tuesday, October 31 at 2 pm for women who are interested in possibly joining this social and philanthropic group that supports a number of local charitable organizations. The group has a lunch and business meeting once a month and holds various fundraising and social events throughout the year. If you would like to learn more about the club and might like to attend this event please call Barbara at 310-391-2098 for more information....

  • Services Planned For Vince Motyl

    Oct 26, 2017

    Vincent J Motyl passed away on September 13, 2017 following surgery at Cedar Sinai Hospital. He is preceded by the death of his wife of 50 Years, Linda Motyl. He is survived by his children, Debbi Catallini (Jeff), Theresa Todd (Mike Puebla) and Vincent Motyl III (Taniesha), his grandchildren, Brandon and Brianna Catallini, Nicole Chan (Kenny) and Shawn and Kassandra Ody, his great grandchildren, Cynthia and Phillip Chan, his sister, Barbara Korbeck, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins....

  • Dodgers' Justin Turner Now Is Linked With Kirk Gibson

    Mitch Chortkoff, Sports Editor|Oct 26, 2017

    By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor Without question Kirk Gibson’s home run in 1948 remains the most famous one since the Dodgers moved from Brooklyn to Los Angeles. The Dodgers won that season’s World Series and no LA Dodger team has won one since. But a three-run homer in the ninth inning by Justin Turner Sunday night, giving the Dodgers a 4-1 victory over the defending champion Cubs is being linked with Gibson. Listen to what Justin Turner, the Dodgers’ new hero, has to say about it. “I listene...

  • Las Vegas Shooting Victim Recovering

    Stephen Hadland|Oct 26, 2017

    Kortney Spencer, a speech teacher at Farragut Elementary School in Culver City, was one of a reported 500 victims in the Las Vegas Shooting on October 1. Her sister Jodi Spencer Goldberg has set up a GoFundMe account to help Kortney with her medical bills and recovery. Jodi posted the following on her Facebook page: "This Go Fund Me page is for my youngest sister, Kortney Spencer. Kortney was shot in the leg during the Vegas attack on October 1st. She bravely underwent surgery for her shattered...

  • Police Receive Grant to Make Culver City Streets Safer

    Oct 26, 2017

    The Culver City Police Department has been awarded a $120,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long program of special enforcements and public awareness efforts to prevent traffic related deaths and injuries. The Culver City Police Department will use the funding as part of the city's ongoing commitment to keep our roadways safe and improve the quality of life through both enforcement and education. In a written statement CCPD Chief Scott Bixby stated, "We at...