Articles from the November 2, 2023 edition


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  • Culver City High School football starts their quest for a CIF title on Friday

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Nov 2, 2023

    After many months of practices, lifting weights, watching films and playing games the Culver City high school Centaurs start the CIF Division 4 football playoffs on Friday against the Ayala Bulldogs from Chino Hills. The kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Ayala. Culver City is 7-3 overall and they finished with a 4-1 record in the Bay league. Ayala is 6-4 and their Mountain West league record is 3-0. The game will showcase two teams with two completely different styles. Ayala is a predominantly...

  • No restrictions for James in win over the Clippers

    Eric Lambkins II|Nov 2, 2023

    Lakers coach Darvin Ham stands on the sideline with his hands in his pocket, resolute, resolved and relaxed, yet he is sandwiched by a dilemma. Ham must manage LeBron James' minutes restriction while bringing out the best in Anthony Davis. Last Wednesday night during their 135-125 overtime win against the Clippers there were no restrictions. James played 42 minutes and Davis played 48 minutes. James scored 35 points, 13-19, grabbed 12 rebounds and dished out seven assists. Davis scored 27...

  • ERBA Markets SPECIALS

    Nov 2, 2023

    Visit ERBA Markets in West Los Angeles for SPECIALS...

  • Recurring Revenue Conference

    Mona Day, Special to the Culver City Observer|Nov 2, 2023

    The Recurring Revenue Conference will be held on November 9, 2023 at the Hilton Los Angeles Culver City. Subscription ecommerce or SaaS business thinkers, entrepreneurs, executives and investors will discuss the subscription economy and its latest innovations and customer engagement strategies to attract and retain customer loyalty. Over 700+ attendees, exhibitors and speakers are expected to attend. The cloud services industry has become increasingly important, grown exponentially with SaaS...

  • 2023 NFL Power Rankings – Week 09

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Nov 2, 2023

    1. Philadelphia Eagles (7-1): The Eagles moved to 7-1 for the season after defeating the Commanders on the road, 38-31. Quarterback Jalen Hurts was named the Week 8 NFC Offensive Player of the Week by the NFL after throwing four touchdown passes. Next: -3 vs Dallas Cowboys – Sun, Nov. 5 – O/U: 46 (ATS: 4-2-2 – O/U: 4-4) 2. Baltimore Ravens (6-2): A week after the Ravens routed the Lions 38-6, the Raven struggled to beat the Cardinals, 31-24. Running back Gus Edwards rushed for three touch...

  • Turn It Out with Tiler Peck and Friends

    Steven Lieberman, Observer Reporter|Nov 2, 2023

    On Sunday at The Soraya, American international dancing sensation Tiler Peck performed her outstanding "Turn It Out with Tiler Peck and Friends" project to the thrill of all of her adoring fans. Hailing from Bakersfield, and now living in New York as a principal dancer with New York City Ballet (NYCB), Peck brought with her a highly accomplished cast of dancers and singers. She is filled with love and joy for her craft and that is evident on stage through her passionate body movements and...

  • The Jets are next after Herbert leads the Chargers past the Bears

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Nov 2, 2023

    The Los Angeles Chargers used a potent first half offensive performance to end a two-game losing streak and defeat the Chicago Bears, 30-13, in a Sunday Night game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood last week. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert completed 21 of 25 passes in the first half, adding three touchdown passes to give the Chargers a 24-7 halftime lead. The Chargers were never threatened in the second half by the Bears in improving their season record to 3-4. The Bears fell to 2-6 for the...

  • Woman's Club Holiday Gift Sale

    Nov 2, 2023

    The Culver City Woman’s Club willing be offering some very special items at their upcoming ‘Holiday Gift Sale.’ There is a wonderful collection of antique, silver, costume jewelry. Beautiful purses. Great Holiday gifts. You will find unique and wonderful treasures. Please stop by and see us bring friends. We are friendly and look forward to seeing you. The sale will be held on Saturday November 4, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at 3547 Federal Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90066 The Culver City Woman’s club is a non-profit philanthropic and social...

  • Former Inglewood Police Officer Agrees to Plead Guilty to Federal Drug Charge for Selling Kilogram of Cocaine

    Nov 2, 2023

    LOS A former Inglewood Police Department (IPD) officer has agreed to plead guilty to a federal narcotics offense of distributing cocaine, the Justice Department announced today. In a plea agreement filed today in federal court, John Abel Baca, 47, of Whittier, who served as an IPD officer for 21 years, admitted that he distributed cocaine on two occasions, the first occurring on April 29, 2021, when he delivered cocaine to a witness cooperating with law enforcement. Baca then delivered...

  • NAISMITH BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME NAMES 20 POWER FORWARDS TO 2024 KARL MALONE AWARD WATCH LIST

    Nov 2, 2023

    The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the 20 watch-list members for the 2024 Karl Malone Award. Named after Class of 2010 Hall of Famer and two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Karl Malone, the annual honor, in its 10th year, recognizes the top power forwards in Division I men's college basketball. A national committee of top college basketball personnel determined the watch list of 20 candidates. "We are proud to recognize this group of student-athletes as the best power forwards in the...

  • FBI Issues Warning About the Increase of Financial Sextortion Schemes Targeting Minors

    Nov 2, 2023

    The FBI has seen a significant increase in financially motivated sextortion schemes online. Victims are typically males between the ages of 14 to 17, but any child can become a victim. Offenders are usually located outside the United States. Due to this disturbing trend, the FBI is warning individuals who have a child in their life about the dangers of online activity that may lead to the solicitation and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual acts. Children who access the Internet via...

  • Helene Mirich Spear Obituary

    Nov 2, 2023

    Helene A. Mirich Spear, a highly respected and successful violinist, pianist, contractor/manager, and teacher in the Los Angeles area has passed away peacefully in her home three months shy of her 94th birthday. For decades Helene managed the Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay, the Peninsula Symphony, the Westchester Symphony, the Culver City/Marina Del Rey Symphony Orchestras and the Carson Symphony among others. Along with her beloved husband, the late Julian Spear, they managed and...

  • Fresno Hairstylist Pleads Guilty to Committing Multimillion-Dollar Caregiver Fraud Against Malibu Doctor Suffering from Mental Illness

    Nov 2, 2023

    A Fresno hairstylist pleaded guilty today to nine felonies for defrauding a vulnerable physician out of more than $2.7 million before his death and then attempting to defraud his estate out of an additional amount exceeding $20 million. Anthony David Flores, 47, a.k.a. "Anton David," pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud, two counts of wire fraud, two counts of mail fraud, one count of conspiracy to engage in money laundering, two counts of money laundering, and one...

  • Los Angeles Rams sign kicker Lucas Havrisik

    Nov 2, 2023

    The Los Angeles Rams have signed kicker LUCAS HAVRISIK off the Cleveland Browns practice squad, the team have announced. Before joining the Browns practice squad, Havrisik spent time with the Indianapolis Colts and saw action in three preseason contests earlier this season. He converted 2-of-2 field goal attempts and 3-of-4 extra point attempts. Havrisik entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent after playing collegiately at the University of Arizona. During his time with the Wildcats, he was...

  • Los Angeles District Attorney's Office Launches Investigation into Labor Practices in Local Hotels

    Nov 2, 2023

    The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office has announced a robust investigation into labor practices within hotels across Los Angeles County. This vital inquiry comes in response to the recent strikes organized by UNITE HERE Local 11, shedding light on concerns regarding the alleged employment of unhoused refugees, particularly from Venezuela, to replace striking workers, notably in the housekeeping departments. "We take these egregious allegations with the utmost seriousness," District...

  • Dylight Savings time Ends

    Nov 2, 2023

    Remember to turn back your clocks 1 hour Saturday night as daylight savings time ends...

  • The Bruins are bowl eligible as they head to Arizona to play the Wildcats

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Nov 2, 2023

    The Colorado Buffaloes arrived at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena Saturday Night with a lot of fanfare, but it was the UCLA Bruins and their stout defense that made the headlines in a convincing 28-16 win over the Buffaloes in a Pac-12 conference game. The Buffs had nonconference wins over TCU and Nebraska to open the season and have generated a lot of interest among fans of college football. The Bruins improved to 6-2 on the season, which means they will be going to a bowl game for the third...

  • Iksan Hosts Culver City Delegation

    Nov 2, 2023

    On October 17-21, an official delegation headed by Culver City (CC) Mayor Albert Vera, CC Council Member Freddy Puza, along with Culver City Sister City Committee (CCSCC) President Lisa Saperston, and five other CCSCC board members, visited Iksan City, South Korea to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of their Sister City relationship. During their stay, the group paid courtesy visits to the Iksan City Council and to the Mayor of Iksan where symbolic gifts were exchanged. The delegation was special...

  • Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches

    Nov 2, 2023

    BEACH AREA WARNINGS: Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey The entire swim area. Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier. · Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro The entire swim area. Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach 100 yards and 100 yards up and down the coast of the creek. Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach 50 yards and 100 yards up and down the coast of the storm drain. These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels...

  • National Football League Seven From Sunday - Week 9

    Nov 2, 2023

    A look at seven statistical highlights from games played during the 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. ET windows on Sunday, November 5, the ninth week of the 2023 season. • With two games remaining in Week 8, eight of 12 games (75 percent) have been within one score (eight points) in the fourth quarter, with seven games having been decided by one score. This season, 69.4 percent of all games (93 of 134 games) have been within one score (eight points) in the fourth quarter through Week 9. Two teams – HOUSTON and MINNESOTA – recorded game-winnin...

  • National Football League Seven From Sunday - Week 9

    Nov 2, 2023

    A look at seven statistical highlights from games played during the 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. ET windows on Sunday, November 5, the ninth week of the 2023 season. • With two games remaining in Week 8, eight of 12 games (75 percent) have been within one score (eight points) in the fourth quarter, with seven games having been decided by one score. This season, 69.4 percent of all games (93 of 134 games) have been within one score (eight points) in the fourth quarter through Week 9. Two teams – HOUSTON and MINNESOTA – recorded game-winnin...

  • CCHS Students Participate in 3-day Climate Action Palooza at West LA College's

    Nov 2, 2023

    In sync with the International Day of Climate Action and leading into Native American Heritage Month, Culver City High Students were among more than 700 participants gathered at West Los Angeles College on October 24-26 for the campus' inaugural Climate Action Palooza, a three-day summit focused on activism, environmental justice, and workforce development for future green-collar jobs. Local high school and college students, environmental activists, creatives, industry leaders, and policymakers...

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