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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...
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...
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...
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For many years, Culver City residents enjoyed the summer concerts on Thursday evenings. The series became a cultural tradition, with hundreds gathering in the City Hall Courtyard to listen to and dance to some phenomenal musicians. When the pandemic hit, the concerts were discontinued, and our summers were never the same. But I am happy to report that the City Council has accepted a proposal from city staff and the Culver City Arts Foundation to reinstitute the Summer Sunset Music Series...
The West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) is making water conservation accessible to people who want an easy way to incorporate sustainability into their lives. West Basin will host six drive-through rain barrel pick-up events at locations throughout the service area to give away 1,500 barrels. The program begins on Saturday, November 16, 2024, and concludes on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Interested participants must register at www.westbasin.org/rain-barrels to qualify for up to two...
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...
The City Council unanimously approved an amendment to a development agreement relating to a commercial project on the corner of Washington Boulevard and Centinela Avenue. The project, dating back to 2018, was originally set to develop an artisanal market hall with food vendors and restaurants located on two sites at the northern corners of Washington Boulevard and Centinela Avenue. The pandemic delayed and ultimately dashed the original plans of the Culver Public Market, LLC (Developer). The...
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...
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On Tuesday November 5, Culver City voters will go to the polls to elect a new President of the United State, United States Senator from California and will fill 5 city council seats. Running for re-election are Albert Vera, and Yasmine-Imani Morrin. Seeking to fill the empty seat are Denice Renteria, Nancy Barba and Jeannie Wisnosky Stehlin, who will be vying for the seat currently filled by being vacated by Göran Eriksson, who is barred from seeking a third consecutive term. In the contentious...
After almost a year of practicing, lifting weights and playing spring, summer and fall games it all comes down to two games to determine if the Centaurs have a chance to make the 2024 CIF playoffs. Culver City battles first place Inglewood on Friday night at 7 p.m. at Culver City and Mira Costa travels to Palos Verdes at 3 p.m. on Friday. It's simple and complicated at the same time. If the Centaurs win or lose and if Mira Costa beats Palos Verdes, the Culver City has an excellent chance to...
Fri, Aug 30 WIN (FF) Culver City 32 @ San Jacinto 42 Fri, Sep 06 WIN Culver City 42 Narbonne 28 Thu, Sep 12 WIN Culver City 37 Salesian 7 Fri, Sep 20 WIN Culver City 27 Warren 14 Fri, Sep 27 WIN Culver City 42 Dorsey 7 Fri, Oct 04 WIN Culver City 21 Palos Verdes 18 Fri, Oct 11 LOSS Culver City 34 Mira Costa 56 Fri, Oct 18 LOSS Leuzinger 34 Culver City 7 Fri, Oct 25 WIN Culver City 41 Lawndale 13 Fri, Nov 01 Inglewood 52 Loss Culver City 27...
The Culver City Police Department has issued a recap of police activity via social media channels, the recap is as follows: Culver City Police Department officers made several notable arrests during the week of September 9–15, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance public safety across the city. On Monday evening, a traffic stop on Sepulveda Boulevard resulted in the arrest of both the driver and passenger for drug sales. Officers recovered numerous fentanyl pills and other evidence of n...
Help BCR advocate for stronger environmental laws in Culver City to combat the pollution affecting Ballona Creek. It's crucial that the city hears from our volunteers and supporters who care about protecting the environment and reducing pollution in our cherished creek. Make sure to respond by November 1. Survey link:...
Students, industry leaders, and community members converged at West Los Angeles College (WLAC) for the second annual Climate Action Palooza, a groundbreaking three-day event showcasing the intersection of technology, education, and community action in addressing climate change late last week. The event was produced by the California Center for Climate Change Education at West (The Center), a first-of-its-kind, forward-looking resource that helps prepare students for good-paying, fulfilling jobs...
Bus detours have begun and will continue through the end of construction. All transit buses will detour onto Venice Boulevard between Clarington Avenue and La Cienega Boulevard. These detours will affect Culver CityBus Lines 1, 1C1, 5, and 7, LADOT CE437A, Big Blue Bus Route 17, and Metro Line 617. In general, Culver CityBus buses will use existing Metro bus stops on Venice. Use the NextCCBus app or visit the Culver CityBus website for updated bus stops, detours and closure i...
The City of Culver City is pleased to announce it has once again won a pair of awards for excellence by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. For the second year in a row, the City earned the award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting. The Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) continues to make the City's financial statements more accessible to the public. The award represents a significant achievement by the City. In order...
The Farragut Connector Replacement Project in Culver City is now complete. The Project, which was improving a section of pathway that provides bicyclists and pedestrians access along Farragut Drive between Jasmine Avenue and Jackson Avenue, began in Spring 2024 by the Public Works Division of the City of Culver City. It included demolition of the existing path, improvements and construction of new fencing, pedestrian-oriented lighting, plants and trees with an irrigation system, a combined...
Dear Editor, As a fifty-year resident of Culver City, I can no longer support Mayor Yasmine-Imani McMorrin for another term on the Culver City Council. Her staunch opposition to considering a ceasefire resolution by the Council is an inexplicable betrayal of her purported progressive values. Has she no empathy for the ongoing slaughter and starvation of innocent children in the Israel war against Palestinians? Over the past six months, Culver City residents again and again urged the Council to...
Honorary City Historian Appointed The City Council voted to appoint Hope Parrish as the honorary City Historian. Parrish is a retired property master who worked in the entertainment industry for many years. When she retired in 2017, she became President of the Culver City Historical Society (CCHS). Parrish loves history, research and her hometown, Culver City. Her work has been to continue to grow the CCHS and carry-on the work of those that came before her in the organization. She hopes that...
At approximately 9:17 pm on Friday, October 25, Culver City Police responded to a call for service of an assault with a deadly weapon that had occurred on the 3800 block of Sepulveda Boulevard. Within one minute of receiving the call, officers were on scene and provided medical aid to the victim who was bleeding profusely from a head injury. Culver City Fire personnel arrived at the scene and the victim was transported to a local hospital to receive additional treatment for non-life-threatening...
Families are invited to Ivy Station in Culver City this Saturday, October 26, for a festive Halloween celebration, "Spooktacular Saturday." From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., children and their families can enjoy a variety of activities including trick-or-treating, crafts, face painting, and story time. 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Enjoy Halloween crafts and coloring, face painting and glitter tattoos, games, the kids boo(k) cart, music, and more in and around Ivy Station's plaza. Visit the Ivy Station...
During a season some teams play games that can make or break their season. One game that they play can determine league standings or making the playoffs. In the case of the Culver City varsity boys football team both scenarios apply to the Centaurs when they travel to Lawndale to face the Cardinals on Friday night, at 7 p.m. in this Bay league contest. The Bay league is one of the best and most competitive football leagues in Southern California. Inglewood is in first place with a league record...
In what will surely be challenged as a violation of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution which states Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed three measures designed to remove deceptive content from large...
