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  • Track Coach Accepts Belated Gold Medal

    Mike Cohen, Special to the Culver City Observer|Aug 15, 2024

    Not even the beneficiary of a long-awaited Olympic gold medal and her entourage can get full credentials into the Paris Games venues. "We will attend two track sessions. The tickets are sky high," LaShinda Demus, 41, said before she and her family left this week for the Olympics in the French capital. Demus of Culver City's Blair Hills neighborhood will stand before the Eiffel Tower on Aug. 9 to receive her overdue accolade as the 2012 London Olympic Games 400-meter hurdles champion. Two years...

  • City Council Approves Studies on Ballona Creek Pedestrian & Bike Ramp and Bridge

    Aug 15, 2024

    Culver City Public Works Department will study on two projects that would provide a potential bridge and bicycle and pedestrian ramp to the Ballona Creek. City Council unanimously approved directing staff to move forward with the studies. The potential new bicycle and pedestrian ramp and pathway connecting Ince Boulevard to Ballona Creek. For the public to reach Ince Boulevard, an easement across the private property located at 8680 Hayden Place would need to be created. The potential bicycle...

  • Dr. Anthony Fauci in Culver City

    Kiran Paesel age 15, Kid Scoop Media Correspondent|Aug 8, 2024

    On a Sunday afternoon, I drove to Culver City High School's newly renovated Robert Frost Auditorium to interview Dr. Anthony Fauci before his event later that evening. As I waited in line to go inside, members of the MAGA movement were outside screaming and waving signs in protest. I was kind of awkwardly standing there representing KidScoop Media taking it all in. Dr. Fauci was scheduled to appear on stage in an interview with actor Sean Penn, to discuss his latest book, On Call. The event was...

  • Southern California Sports Photos

    Aug 1, 2024

  • David Ashcraft Celebration of Life Planned

    Aug 1, 2024

    avid Robert Ashcraft, 82, passed away on November 2, 2023, in Bellingham, Washington. Born on December 16, 1940, in Shinnston, West Virginia, David exemplified the hardworking, community-focused values of his native state throughout his life. David attended school in Shinnston, West Virginia and later moved to California, where he graduated from El Camino High School in Sacramento, achieving All-City Honors in basketball. His academic and athletic pursuits laid a strong foundation for his future endeavors. He was a well-respected high school...

  • Services Planned for John Elwood Riordan

    Jul 25, 2024
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    It is with a heavy heart his family shares the passing of John Elwood Riordan on July 11, 2024. He was born September 5, 1927 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Wilson and Clara Riordan and had an older brother, Joseph Earl. John was called to serve his country (WWII), while a senior in high school. He joined the Coast Guard and was a Morse Code instructor. After the service, he married and they had two children. He opened a tv and radio repair business in Michigan, but ended up moving to California in...

  • Olympians Call Culver City Home

    Mike Cohen, pecial to the Culver City Observer|Jul 25, 2024
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    Many Olympic athletes and representatives from diverse backgrounds and life experiences since the early 1900s have called Culver City their home in recognition of a community that embraces the 2024 Paris Olympic Games theme: “Worlds we share, where individuals from a variety of cultures and backgrounds reach new heights together...” Embodying that message of Olympic spirit and sportsmanship, Culver City High School alumnus Isaiah Jewett and a Botswana challenger helped each other to their fee...

  • Dodgers Announce First Year Player Draft Signings

    Jul 25, 2024

    The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to terms with 15 of their 18 selections from the 2024 First Year Player Draft, including all players selected in the first 10 rounds. The class is headlined by Kellon Lindsey, who was selected with the 23rd overall pick in the 2024 Draft. The Florida native was ranked as the 29th overall prospect on MLB.com, slashing .403/.567/597 with nine extra-base hits and 15 RBI in 25 games this season at Hardee High School in Wauchula, Florida. The Dodger 2024 signings...

  • Former LA Mayor Villaigosa launches Campaign for Governor

    Jul 25, 2024

    The crowded field to replace Governor Gavin Newson in 2028 expanded again on Tuesday when Antonio Villaraigosa, the Democratic former Los Angeles mayor who unsuccessfully sought the governorship in 2018, announced that he would make another run for the job in 2026. Villaraigosa, a groundbreaking Latino politician who also served as Assembly speaker from 1998 to 2000, positioned himself as a more moderate alternative to future Gov. Gavin Newsom in the open 2018 primary, where he finished a distan...

  • Sylvia Rousseve Dedicated Teacher Has Died

    Jul 18, 2024

    April 14, 1936 - July 13, 2024 Sylvia Rousseve passed away peacefully at age 88 on July 13, 2024. A proud native of the City of Angels, Sylvia was a passionate educator and a beloved friend whose faith informed her devotion to social justice. Sylvia began her education in 1941 at Ascension Catholic School, where later in life, she also served on the School Board. In 1954, Sylvia graduated from St. Monica's High School. After earning a degree in English Literature from UCLA, Sylvia found her...

  • North Torrance beats Culver City in Passing Tournament

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Jul 18, 2024

    The Culver City high school varsity passing league football tournament started at 9 a.m. last Saturday with 14 very competitive schools varying for the championship. When it was all over Saturday afternoon North Torrance walked away with the championship trophy after they beat Culver City five touchdowns to four. Passing tournaments feature quarterbacks, receivers, defensive backs and linebackers. The tournament, which started on Friday featuring freshmen and junior varsity teams showcased...

  • MovieMaker Magazine Names Santa Monica College Among 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. & Canada

    Jul 18, 2024

    MovieMaker magazine has once again named Santa Monica College (SMC) one of the best film schools in North America. This year, SMC appears on the 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. & Canada list, alongside institutions such as AFI Conservatory, Columbia University School of the Arts, Northwestern University, New York University, UCLA, and USC, among others. In 2022, SMC was named to MovieMaker's Top 40 in the U.S. & Canada list, as well as its Top 12 in the U.S. West and Northwest list. The annual...

  • John Riordan Dies at 96

    Jul 11, 2024

    Longtime business owner and Culver City philanthropist has passed away. He was named citizen of the year in 2017. John was a generous contributor to numerous community organizations such as: Culver City Little League, El Marino Elementary Language School, Culver City High School Vanguard Program, Culver City Education Foundation, Culver City Firefighters, Los Angeles Police Explorer Scout Program, Culver-Palms YMCA, The Senior Coalition, Muscular Dystrophy Association, The Jeffrey Foundation,...

  • Dodgers Recall James Outman And Gus Varland

    Jul 11, 2024

    The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled outfielder James Outman and right-handed pitcher Gus Varland, optioned left-handed pitcher Nick Ramirez and placed outfielder Jason Heyward on the injured list with a left knee bone bruise. Outman, 27, returns for his second stint with the team after playing in 36 games for the Dodgers this season. In his first stint, he hit .148 with three homers and 10 RBI. He played in 38 games with Triple-A Oklahoma City, slashing .279/.393/.531 with nine homers and 21 RBI....

  • Centaurs Look To Stay Unbeaten This Summer On The Gridiron

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Jul 11, 2024

    Culver City high school's varsity football team with try to stay unbeaten this summer when they battle a group of talented schools in the Culver City Invitational Passing Tournament that starts this Saturday at 9 a.m. at Culver City high school. The Centaurs are 12-0 this summer after going 7-0 in the El Rancho Tournament and 5-0 at the Redondo Union Tournament on June 22. The Centaurs appear to have talent at every position according to head football coach Jahmal Wright. "I am excited," said...

  • Don Ericson 1940-2024, Former Culver City Police Officer

    Jul 11, 2024

    Don Ericsson was born on March 31, 1940 in Texas and passed peacefully on June 13, in Culver City. He is survived by his devoted partner, Darlene Larsen, son Dean and daughters in law Patti Ericsson (wife of Dean) and Shannon Burton Ericsson (widow of Daniel), brother Eric and sister Alesta. He is preceded in death by loving wife Carolyn Sue Ericsson and son, Daniel. At a young age Don journeyed with his mother and two siblings from Texas to California where he established his roots and embraced the community he lived in and served in Culver...

  • Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson killed in car accident

    Jul 4, 2024

    Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson, the 108th overall pick in this year's NFL draft, died in a three-car accident that also killed two of his high school teammates in Upper Marlboro, Md., early Saturday morning. He was 24. The three-car crash was caused by a suspected drunk driver, according to the authorities in Maryland. Jackson, the former Oregon Ducks cornerback who once quit football to work at a grocery store, was selected in the fourth round by the Vikings. Jackson played...

  • Adem Bona of UCLA is selected by Philadelphia in the 2024 NBA Draft

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Jul 4, 2024

    Despite a disappointing season from the 2023-2024 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team, the Bruins were able to send one of their players to the NBA. Center Adem Bona was selected with the 41st overall pick in the second round by the Philadelphia 76ers. The two-round draft was held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, with the first round held on Wednesday Night and the second round held on Thursday afternoon. Bona played his high school basketball at Prolific Prep High School in Napa,...

  • Lakers select Tennessee star Dalton Knecht in the 2024 NBA Draft

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Jun 27, 2024

    The Los Angeles Lakers needed outside shooting and new head coach JJ Redick, a former sharpshooter himself, can recognize a good shooter when he sees one. With the 17th overall pick in the first round, the Lakers selected Dalton Knecht of the Tennessee Volunteers. Knecht was selected as the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Player of the Year in the 2023-2024 season. Knecht averaged 21.7 points per game in 36 games in leading the Volunteers to the Elite 8 of the men's NCAA Basketball Tournament,...

  • UCLA Hires Joanna Hayes as Director of Track & Field/Cross Country

    Jun 27, 2024

    LOS ANGELES - UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame member and Olympic gold medalist Joanna Hayes returns to UCLA as the new The Sherie L. and Donald G. Morrison UCLA Director of Track & Field/Cross Country. Hayes previously served as an assistant coach for the Bruins from 2014-16 and for USC from 2017-24. "I am honored to return to UCLA as the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country. This opportunity represents a full circle moment for me, and I am grateful to Martin Jarmond for trusting me to lead...

  • Jrue Holiday wins the 2024 NBA Title with the Boston Celtics

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Jun 20, 2024

    UCLS Athletics Department Contributed to this story. Former UCLA guard Jrue Holiday helped lead the Boston Celtics to the 2024 NBA Championship on Monday night, as the Celtics won the title in five games in a best-of-seven game series against the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden in Boston. Holiday scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the 106-88 win over the Mavericks in that final game. The championship was the 18th in Boston Celtics history, giving them an 18-17 edge over the Los Angeles...

  • Los Angeles Chargers sign Ohio State sprinter Praise Olatoke

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Jun 20, 2024

    The Los Angeles Chargers have signed former Ohio State sprinter Praise Olatoke from the NFL's International Pathway Program (IPP). The IPP Class of 2024 consists of 16 of the top international athletes from around the world. Olatoke was born in Nigeria and raised in Scotland. He was a sprinter at Ohio State, with a best of 10.27 in the 100 meters. As part of the IPP, Olatoke will not count on the 90-man training camp roster, so he will in effect be a 91st member of the Chargers squad in...

  • Culver City high school Powder Puff Football

    Jun 20, 2024

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  • Looking back on another successful CCHS athletic year

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Jun 13, 2024

    First, the Culver City newspapers, the Culver City News and the Culver City Observer would like to thank one of the best sports photographers in the Los Angeles area, George Laase. For many years Laase has made Culver City high school sports come to life through the lens of his camera. When it comes to Culver City high school Laase never says no. There is an old saying in journalism, a Picture is worth a thousand works. Once again, the Centaurs produced a lifetime of memories on the field,...

  • Culver City papers honor the best athletes and coaches

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Jun 6, 2024

    Once again Culver City high school athletes and coaches competed at an elite level during the 2023-2024 athletic season. Gifted athletes make coaches look good and outstanding coaches make athletes look. It's a two-way street that meets at the fork in the road. Over the past 60 years the high school has been fortunate enough to have student athletes and coaches that are some of the bests in the state. This year is no exception. Morgan Maddox was remarkable on the track and Evan Reiter was...

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