Articles from the November 7, 2024 edition


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  • Vera, Imani McMorrin, Fish Win Council Election

    Stephen Hadland, Culver City Observer Editor & Publisher|Nov 7, 2024
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    Unofficial election returns show Albert Vera and Yasmine Imani Morrin appear to have been re-elected to the Culver City City Council with Bryan Fish capturing the third open seat. In the race for a seat on the Culver City School District School Board it appears Andrew Lachman and Lindsay Carlson have been elected to the two open seats there. Current vote totals with percentage of vote received are: Albert Vera 7,342 20.89% Yasmine-Imani McMorrin 5,96 16.96% Bryan Fish 6,192 15.81% Jeannine...

  • Governor Newsom convenes a special session of the Legislature in Attempt to Trump-Proof California

    Nov 7, 2024

    Governor Newsom is convening a special session to protect California values, including fundamental civil rights, reproductive freedom, climate action, immigrant families, and more. Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation convening a special session of the California Legislature to safeguard California values and fundamental rights in the face of an incoming Trump administration. The special session will focus on bolstering California legal resources to protect civil rights,...

  • Centaurs hit the road in the CIF boys football playoffs on Friday

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Nov 7, 2024

    Culver City high school boys football team will travel to Orange County on Friday to face Capistrano Valley in the CIF Division 4 Playoffs. Kick off is set for 7 p.m. in the first-round game. The game is a rematch from last year's second round CIF playoff game when the Centaurs beat the Cougars 44-16. Culver City has a record of 7-3 and Capistrano Valley is 8-2. "We are playing a familiar opponent," said Culver City head coach Jahmal Wight during a telephone interview last Sunday night. "We are...

  • Rams face Dolphins on Monday Night Football

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Nov 7, 2024

    The Los Angeles Rams hope to continue to move in the right direction when they play the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Kick off is set for 5:15 p.m. Monday is also Veterans Day, so the Rams are looking to celebrate a win along with honoring Veterans. The Rams started the season losing four out of their first five games. Now they have moved into second place in the NFC West Division after winning three games in a row. Their record of 4-4 puts them in second...

  • CCFD Aids in Fighting Mountain Fire

    Stephen Hadland, Culver City Observer Editor & Publisher|Nov 7, 2024

    Culver City Engine 41, Engine 43 and Battalion 41 were deployed as part of strike team XLA-1075A to the #MountainFire burning in Ventura County. They joined engine companies from the Santa Monica and Los Angeles Fire Departments. Firefighters are facing very difficult conditions and unfortunately have battled multiple burning structures today. Dozens of Home along with numerous cars were destroyed in the Camarillo Heights area of Ventura County as Santa Ans winds spread the fire over a wide...

  • Bruins Boast Three on Wooden Award Preseason Top 50 Watch List

    Nov 7, 2024

    LOS ANGELES – UCLA's Lauren Betts, Charlisse Leger-Walker and Kiki Rice have been named to the John R. Wooden Award® presented by Principal Announces 2024-25 Women's Preseason Top 50 Watch List as released by the Los Angeles Athletic Club Thursday. UCLA is one of four schools to have three selections on the Preseason Top 50: LSU, Texas and crosstown rival USC join the Bruins with a trio of student-athletes to watch. Only Notre Dame boasts more student-athletes on the Wooden Watch List w...

  • UCLA defeats Rider in the season opener for Men's Basketball

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Nov 7, 2024

    The UCLA Bruins Men's Basketball team, with a roster full of transfers, opened up the 2024-2025 season with a rousing 85-50 victory over the Rider University Broncs at Pauley Pavillion on the UCLA campus last Monday night. The Bruins started four transfers and had two transfers come off the bench in the game. A total of 11 players saw action. Former Oregon State forward Tyler Bilodeau started at center and led the Bruins in scoring with 18 points in 22 minutes. Oklahoma State transfer Eric...

  • The Clippers' Search for Direction under the leadership of James Harden

    Amyn Bhai, Sports Reporter|Nov 7, 2024

    The Los Angeles Clippers have opened the 2024-25 NBA season with troubling signs, averaging 17 turnovers per game, among the highest in the league. With a 3-4 record and a disappointing 1-4 mark at home at press time, the team's early struggles have raised questions about their playoff prospects and their ability to compete with the league's top teams. As the season progresses, both fans and analysts will be left wondering if there's any light at the end of the Intuit Dome tunnel should these is...

  • 2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 10

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Nov 7, 2024

    1. Kansas City Chiefs (8-0): Recently acquired wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins caught two touchdown passes in a 30-24 overtime victory over the Buccaneers. Hopkins, a five-time All-Pro wide receiver, caught 8 of 9 targets for 86 yards. The Chiefs are 6-0 in games decided by seven points or less. Next: -7.5 vs Denver Broncos - Sun, Nov. 10, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 42 (ATS: 5-3 – O/U: 4-4) Win probability: 87.1% 2. Detroit Lions (7-1): The Lions came into Green Bay and had to deal with the rain, but eas...

  • USC Breaks Ground on Bloom Football Performance Center

    Nov 7, 2024

    LOS ANGELES – USC broke ground Thursday on the Bloom Football Performance Center, following the announcement of a $50 million gift from the Ronald H. Bloom family. A state-of-the-art training facility, the Bloom Football Performance Center will serve as the new home of Trojan Football and allow USC Athletics to reimagine the John McKay Center to best serve its entire student-athlete population. It is also the centerpiece of the Athletics West capital projects, which include the construction o...

  • Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches

    Nov 7, 2024

    The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters: BEACH AREA WARNINGS: · Windward storm drain at Venice Beach 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain. · Big Rock Beach in Malibu 100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps. · Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey The entire swim area. · Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica 100 yards up...

  • Kings Beat Golden Knights

    Steven Lieberman, Observer Reporter|Nov 7, 2024

    Los Angeles Kings veteran captain Anze Kopitar hit the 800-assist milestone in a 6-3 victory against the Vegas Golden Knights. Kopitar, the franchise assist leader, had a goal and two assists and became the third active player to the milestone as he joined Sidney Crosby (1,013), Patrick Kane (818) and Evgeni Malkin (809). Only 34 other NHL players all-time can boast this achievement. And he became the fifth player born and trained outside of North America (Slovenia) to reach 800 assists,...

  • Eubanks Nudge Beatles Memories

    Steven Lieberman, Observer Reporter|Nov 7, 2024

    Everybody knows that Bob Eubanks is famous as the host of The Newlywed Game, but what you might not know is that he was also the producer who booked The Beatles concerts all three years when they toured America. In 1964, while a popular disc jockey at radio station KRLA 1110 in Los Angeles 26-year-old Eubanks borrowed $25,000 on his house to present the Beatles to Los Angeles at the Hollywood Bowl. He then produced two shows in 1965 at the Hollywood Bowl, one show in 1966 at Dodger Stadium, and...

  • Council Oks Kiosks on City Property

    Stephen Hadland, Culver City Observer Editor &Publisher|Nov 7, 2024

    Monday night October 28 the Culver City Council voted 3-to approve Advertising kiosks on city rights-of-way. Vice Mayor Dan O'Brien, Councilmen Albert Vera, Göran Eriksson on voted in favor of the plan. Councilman Freddy Puza vote against the proposal while Mayor Yasmine Imani McMorrin abstained. IKE Smart City is the nationwide leader in smart city kiosks offering a wide variety of public benefits. Since launching in 2015, we have successfully deployed IKE networks in 20 cities, making IKE...

  • Woman's Club Relocates Meeting Place

    Nov 7, 2024

    The Culver City Woman's Club will hold their meetings at a new location. The November meeting will be held on November 1 at the Culver City American Legion Post located at 5309 Sepulveda Boulevard in Culver City. There is parking behind the building and also plenty of street parking (check signs first). Please do not park in Centinela Pet and Feed store or Temple Akiba. Check in a t 10am, the meeting begins at 10:30 AM. You are invited to join our dynamic group of Women for our November Meeting...

  • Wynn Las Vegas Touches Down At Sofi Stadium

    Nov 7, 2024

    Wynn Las Vegas and SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater announced today a multi-year partnership making Wynn an official partner of SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater. As part of this agreement, Wynn will entitle the exclusive club on the second level of the east side of SoFi Stadium, formerly known as the East Owners Club and now called the Wynn Club. SoFi Stadium, the home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, is located at Hollywood Park, a near 300-acre sports and entertainment...