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The City Council approved a request by the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee (EHRAC) to hold its next Courageous Conversation Event, "Spark Healing through Conversation: How the Middle East Crisis Affects Me," in February. This event is an alternative solution following requests from the community for the City to draft a Cease Fire Resolution regarding the war in Gaza. The purpose is to give community members the tools to have a productive interactive discussion. EHRAC is continuing...
The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) recently released the identities of nearly a dozen attempted burglary suspects within Palisades Fire evacuation zones in Santa Monica, none of whom live in the town, police said. Six of the 10 suspects were in possession of "burglary tools," according to officials. All traveled to the disaster area from out of town. The department has arrested 39 people in evacuation zones since the start of the Palisades Fire, SMPD told Fox News. Those not charged with...
West Hollywood Sheriff's deputies detained a potential looting suspect impersonating a firefighter near the Pacific Coast Highway and Coastline Drive during the Palisades Fire evacuation on Saturday, January 11. Deputies Mazariego and Herrera, stationed at a fixed post in the area, were alerted by a Getty Villa employee about a suspected burglary in progress. The employee described the suspect as wearing a yellow firefighter-style jacket and black boots, riding a red motorbike, and carrying a...
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued a new order in preparation for fire recovery operations and to ensure the safe removal, transport, and disposal of fire debris resulting from recent wildfires. This order aims to protect public health and safety during the cleanup process for fire debris. The devastating fires throughout Los Angeles County have caused the destruction of thousands of residences and other structures, leaving behind fire debris and ash that pose significant threats to public health. To ensure public health and...
The below is the text of the proclamation1; PROCLAMATION Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s call to stand up against injustice and protect the most sacred tenets of democracy still rings true today more than 50 years after his passing. As we confront the many challenges our state and nation face, his powerful example is an enduring inspiration demonstrating the impact we can have by uniting across our differences. Dr. King's legacy reminds us that moral leadership does not require a person to be in...
Wednesday evening January 15, Culver City Police assisted Santa Monica Police with burglary suppression in areas of Santa Monica that were evacuated due to fire. While patrolling, Culver City Police observed a suspicious subject attempting to force his way into an evacuated apartment building. As officers approached the subject he immediately began to walk away from them. The suspect was found to have an outstanding felony warrant for vehicle theft and was arrested. Culver City Police continue...
A long-time Venetian and active community member who brings experience, dedication, and passion to her new role as chief executive officer. A fourteen-year Venice resident, Wallerstein has been deeply involved in the local community. She has served on the Venice Chamber of Commerce Board for three years, most recently as Membership Director. Karin also serves as Vice President of the Santa Monica Rotary Club, where she has led philanthropic initiatives and worked tirelessly to support that...
DoorDash Service Remains Suspended in Los Angeles Areas Impacted by Ongoing Fires Severe Weather Protocol activated for Dasher, merchant, customer safety In response to ongoing fires throughout Los Angeles County, DoorDash has activated its Severe Weather Protocol to pause operations in affected areas. DoorDash first suspended operations in impacted areas of Los Angeles and surrounding the Pacific Palisades, including Santa Monica, Westwood, Brentwood, Calabasas, Pasadena and surrounding areas...
Culver city offers curbside collection of your Christmas tree. Residents can put their tree in a green waste bin for collection on their regular refuse, recycling, and organics waste collection day. Curbside collection for Culver City until January 311.Park Your Tree program Residents can drop off their tree at the following parks: Fox Hills Park, Syd Kronenthal Park, Culver West Park, or Veterans Park. Before dropping off, residents should remove all decorations, tinsel, and stand from the...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated by Congress as a National Day of Service. The holiday not only honors the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but also encourages all to volunteer to improve their communities. Contact an organization in Culver City to inquire and sign up for any of their community service opportunities. Organizations can include churches, schools, non-profits, community organizations, service groups, etc. There is no minimum number of...
Due to the devastating fires that have ravaged parts of Los Angeles and the unhealthy levels of the air due to the fires the city has indefinitely postponed the celebration for today. The city plans to reschedule the celebration at a later date....
Culver City officials announced temporary relocations for City Council and commission meetings during January and early February due to electronic upgrades in the Mike Balkman Council Chambers. Meetings will take place at alternative venues, with updated locations for each meeting listed below. The first relocated meeting, the City Council session, is scheduled for Monday, January 13, at the Culver City Senior Center in Rooms B45 and B47. The list of meetings and their updated locations is as fo...
Due to a system outage, Culver CityBus arrival predictions on NextCCBus, Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Transit App may be unreliable or unavailable through Monday, February 3rd. Culver CityBus services will continue to run. Please refer to printed schedules located on buses, the online Bus Schedules or call our live Customer Service team at (310) 253-6500....
UCLA continued to expand the scope of its support for fire relief and recovery efforts throughout the Los Angeles region today, opening space at its UCLA Research Park property, a site formerly occupied by the Westside Pavilion shopping mall, for use as a disaster recovery center serving impacted residents on the city's west side. The new recovery center, at the west end of 10850 Pico Blvd., is operated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and houses federal, state and local government...
Senator Lola Smallwood has released the following statement about Governor Newsom's proposed 2025-26 budget: "The Governor's 2025-26 budget plan reflects a fiscally responsible approach while prioritizing vital initiatives that support working families and everyday Californians. As Chair of the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee, I commend the Governor's efforts to propose a budget that reflects a commitment to economic development and worker health and safety. "As the...
The 40th Annual Kingdom Day Parade, originally scheduled for January 18, has been postponed until Monday February 17 prioritizing the safety and well-being of Los Angeles residents amid ongoing wildfire recovery efforts. This decision, supported by the Office of the Mayor and numerous community leaders, underscores a commitment to the city's immediate needs during this challenging time. The Kingdom Day Committee made the postponement decision to ensure that emergency resources, including fire...
Culver City Police Chief Jason Sims and Culver City Fire Chief Ken Powell posted a joint statement addressing the local response to the Los Angeles County Wildfires. "In light of the ongoing wildfire response efforts in neighboring areas, we want to assure the residents of Culver City that our staffing levels remain strong and fully capable of maintaining public safety. "The Culver City Police Department and the Culver City Fire Department have coordinated closely to ensure all necessary...
As air quality has substantially improved, Culver City Unified schools are open and haveresumed regularly scheduled instruction on Monday, January 13. Afterschool care services will also resume at all sites tomorrow. After school athletics may be revised pending tomorrow's air quality recommendations for outdoor activities and updates will be provided during the day tomorrow. This decision took into account several additional factors including: Air quality continues to improve in our area and...
Out of an abundance of caution due to significantly declining air quality overnight, the Culver City Unified School District is declaring an emergency non-instructional day for all students on Friday January 10. Overnight, the air quality in our area significantly declined to a "hazardous" level this morning, making it unsafe for our staff and students to attend school. For these reasons, all CCUSD schools and offices will remain closed. Accordingly, instruction, child care services, and all...
Financially struggling Kohl's Corp. is planning to close 27 underperforming stores in 15 states, according to an announcement from the company on Thursday. In Los Angeles California, the Westchester store located at 8739 S. Sepulveda Blvd. will close. The stores will be closed by April 2025 and the workers have been informed....
As we usher in a brand-new year and academic quarter, we are also proud to welcome our new chancellor, Dr. Julio Frenk, who officially assumed the mantle of UCLA's chief executive on New Year's Day. Frenk's long and illustrious career as a visionary educator, global health leader, pioneering researcher and public servant has included roles as president of the University of Miami, Mexico's national health secretary and dean of Harvard's school of public health. UCLA, he says, is the high point,...
The City of Culver City continues to monitor the disastrous fire activity in the Los Angeles area. At this time, the effects in Culver City have been relatively minor. There are no active fire threats to the City of Culver City. The Culver City Fire and Police Departments are engaged in mutual response with other agencies, assisting in critical support of firefighting and evacuations. "Our thoughts are with victims from neighboring communities who have experienced unimaginable devastation....
Dear Community, Out of an abundance of caution due to significantly declining air quality overnight, the Culver City Unified School District is declaring an emergency non-instructional day for all students on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Overnight, the air quality in our area significantly declined to a "hazardous" level this morning, making it unsafe for our staff and students to attend school. For these reasons, all CCUSD schools and offices will be closed today. Accordingly, instruction, child...
California State's leadership stood around unable to help the richest, bluest part of the County of Los Angeles, as the Palisades Fire burned home after home to the ground. The exact number of homes burned in the Palisades Fire is not yet clear, but over one thousand homes and structures have been reported destroyed as the fire threatens over 25,000 homes. Evacuations have been ordered for thousands of residents in the area. .Over five thousand acres have burned. A plea for trained fire...
