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  • Digital Sidewalk Kiosk Advertising Heads to City Council for Approval Monday

    Oct 24, 2024

    After years of fighting to limit signage at local stores on Monday night the city will consider an Interactive Digital Kiosk Program with Commercial Advertising, along City Sidewalks and Public Right-of-Way (Program), Including Consideration of Submitted Responses to the City's Request for Proposals for a Potential Vendor for the Program; (2) If Desired, Approval of an Agreement with the Selected Vendor for the Program; (3) If Desired, Creation of a City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the Purpo...

  • District Attorney Gascón Seeks Resentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendez

    Oct 24, 2024

    DA Gascón announced his decision Thursday on the resentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendez at a news conference at the Hall of Justice Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón today announced his decision to recommend the resentencing of Erik Menendez, 53, and Lyle Menendez, 56, after being in custody for approximately 35 years for the murders of their father and mother, Jose and Kitty Menendez in August 1989. This matter will now go before a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge who will m...

  • Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63

    Oct 24, 2024

    Fernando Valenzuela, the Mexican southpaw who became an icon in Los Angeles during his rookie season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and remained a vibrant part of the franchise's fabric for the next four decades, died Tuesday, the Dodgers confirmed. He was 63. Valenzuela recently stepped away from his job as the Dodgers' longtime Spanish broadcaster in order to "focus on his health." "Fernando Valenzuela was one of the most impactful players of his generation," MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said...

  • Governor Newsom signs bills Restricting Free Speech and Freedom of the Press

    Stephen Hadland, Culver City Observer Editor & Publisher|Oct 24, 2024

    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...

  • 16 Defendants Charged in Superseding Indictment Alleging Bulk Shipments of Cocaine to Canada, Four Murders

    Oct 24, 2024

    Canadian former Olympic snowboarder and 15 other defendants have been charged in a 16-count superseding indictment for allegedly running and participating in a transnational drug trafficking operation that routinely shipped hundreds of kilograms of cocaine, from Colombia, through Mexico and Southern California, to Canada and other locations in the United States, and whose leaders orchestrated multiple murders in furtherance of these drug crimes. Ryan James Wedding, 43, a Canadian citizen residin...

  • Catalina Plane Crash Victims Identified

    Oct 24, 2024

    Los Angeles officials on Thursday October 10 released the identities of three of the victims of a small plane crash that occurred on Catalina Island onTuesday night. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office released the names and ages of three of the five people found dead at the scene. One of the people who died in the crash wasa 33-year-old Sr. Haris Ali of Fullerton. Another body recovered from the crash was confirmed to be that of 55-year-old Margaret Mary Fenner. The registered...

  • City Looks for Input to Streetscape Improvements in Arts District

    Oct 24, 2024

    The community is invited to discuss (and brainstorm!) about potential enhancements to the streetscape medians located in the Culver City Arts District between Helms Avenue and La Cienega Boulevard. The intent of the meeting is to collaborate with local stakeholders to re-envision these medians into a drought tolerant, low maintenance, signature amenity in the District. The meeting will be held on Saturday, October 19th, from10:30 AM to 12 PM. The meeting will be held at The Parks Project,...

  • Pasadena Tournament of Roses Announces 2025 Rose Court

    Oct 23, 2024

    The Pasadena Tournament of Roses has announced the seven members of the 2025 Rose Court presented by Citizens Business Bank. The anticipated reveal was attended by nearly 200 people on the south lawn of Tournament House, including friends and family of the 28 finalists. The members of the 2025 Rose Court will serve as ambassadors for the Tournament of Roses, the Pasadena community and the greater Los Angeles area. Each will receive a $7,500 educational scholarship. These exceptional young...

  • The City of Culver City's Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee

    Oct 17, 2024

    Join us along with youth panelists from CCHS and EHRAC as they share stories (both positive and challenging) on navigating race relations. Through listening to our youth and facilitated discussion we'll seek to learn what enables our youth to break barriers and build bridges across racial divides and how we can foster a more inclusive community with ease and grace. Enjoy a Special Presentation in Honor of Latino Heritage Month...

  • Tito's Mexicana Raises Almost $23,000 for the Culver City Arts

    Oct 17, 2024

    A record turnout of over 1,200 locals attended the 7th annual Tito's Tacos Fiesta Mexicana was held last Friday, October 4 at Tito's Tacos in Culver City. Reminder that Tito's Tacos and Tito's Handmade Vodka team up for this wonderful fundraiser raising nearly $23,000 to benefit the Culver City Arts Foundation (100% of the profits go to the nonprofit), and this year was an even bigger success than last year! Please see below & you may also find high rez images from the event at this link...

  • Pop on by Our Pop-up Book Sale Saturday

    Oct 17, 2024

    Mark your calendars for another amazing children's book pop-up sale at the Culver City Julian Dixon Library! A great opportunity to buy gently used children's books at super low prices. It will be held on Saturday, October 19 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm in front of the Library. In addition, we will have a special opportunity to meet the author of From Park to Playa. Culver City resident, Nell Cross Beckerman, has written an amazing book about the Park to Playa Trail with lots of local references....

  • Culver City Chamber Of Commerce Announces Endorsements

    Oct 17, 2024

    The Board of Directors of the Culver City Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Councilmember Albert Vera, Denice Renteria and Jeannine Wisnosky Stehlin for election to the City Council on November 5, 2024. The Board's vote, which followed careful consideration of endorsement questionnaires, was nearly unanimous. Board Chair and interim CEO Ed Wolkowitz noted that the upcoming City Council election is of critical importance to the community. The current council majority has effected a sea change in...

  • High Speed Chase With Suspect Hitting Cars and Damaging Property Ends in Culver City

    Oct 17, 2024

    The Los Angeles Police Department chased a dangerous high-speed chase that began near Exposition Park and ended in Culver City, where the individual surrendered to authorities. The suspect fled after police realized the truck he was driving was stolen and police began to pursue him. The driver narrowly missed a car driving by and collided with two police cars and a parked car before speeding onto the westbound 10 Freeway. After exiting the 10 Freeway in Culver City, the driver continued to...

  • Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles

    Oct 17, 2024

    Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles (pronounced "lee-say") was founded by my parents Raymond and Esther Kabbaz, in 1964; both were teachers at the Lycée in New York for several years. At the time the state of California prohibited schools from teaching in any language other than English. My parents petitioned in Sacramento to change the code of Education. Their historic effort paved the way for the opening of Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles and for other multilingual schools, such Armenian, Kore...

  • Local Endorsements Announced

    Oct 17, 2024

    Following a candidate forum at which all six candidates participated, endorsement questionnaires, and electronic vote by all Members Democrats United announced Culver City endorsement of Albert Vera, Jeannine Wisnosky Stehlin, and Denice Renteria for Culver City City Council. Following endorsement questionnaires, a meeting with candidates online, and an electronic vote by all members, Culver City Democrats United announces they ate proudly endorsing Lindsay Carlson for CCUSD Board of Trustees....

  • California Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Law Enforcement with a Weapon and Other Charges During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

    Oct 17, 2024

    A California man pleaded guilty on Oct. 9, 2024, to assaulting law enforcement with a weapon and other charges related to his conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election. Jerry Daniel Braun, 70, of South El Monte, California, pleaded guilty to six felonies, including one count of civil disorder; two...

  • Former Owner of 'The Timepiece Gentleman' Luxury Watch Consignment Store in Beverly Hills Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges

    Oct 17, 2024

    A Los Angeles man who ran a Beverly Hills luxury watch consignment business and was known as "The Timepiece Gentleman" pleaded guilty today to swindling dozens of his customers of out a total of at least $5.6 million. Anthony Farrer, 36, formerly of downtown Los Angeles, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of mail fraud. He has been in federal custody since November 2023. According to his plea agreement, from November 2022 to November 2023, Farrer used his business – also cal...

  • Attorney General Bonta, Attorney General James Lead Coalition Suing TikTok

    Oct 10, 2024

    California Attorney General Rob Bonta and New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a bipartisan coalition of 14 attorneys general in filing separate enforcement actions against TikTok for violations of state consumer protection laws. Filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court, Attorney General Bonta's action alleges that TikTok exploits and harms young users and deceives the public about the social media platform's dangers. The action seeks significant penalties, as well as...

  • Culver City Considers Ban On Plastic Bottles, Balloons And Smoking

    Oct 10, 2024

    City officials are considering doubling down on what some councilmember consider environmentally conscious policies, including bans on everything from plastic drink bottles to astroturf. The city will soon begin surveying residents and business owners to gauge interest on prohibiting single-use plastic carryout bags, single-use plastic beverage bottles, the use and sale of balloons, public smoking and the use of astroturf, according to city officials. The effort stems from an April proposal by B...

  • Governor Newsom Issues Legislative Update

    Oct 10, 2024

    Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: • AB 98 by Assemblymember Juan Carrillo (D-Palmdale) – Planning and zoning: logistics use: truck routes. • AB 347 by Assemblymember Philip Ting (D-San Francisco) – Household product safety: toxic substances: testing and enforcement. • AB 772 by Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson (D-Moreno Valley) – Child day care facilities. • AB 796 by Assemblymember Dr. Akilah Weber (D-San Diego) – Athletic trainers. • AB 801 by Ass...

  • Fatal Vehicle Versus Pedestrian Traffic Collision

    Oct 10, 2024

    On Monday, September 30 at 4:26 pm, Culver City police responded to National Boulevard and Wesley Street regarding a major-injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a male adult pedestrian. Culver City Fire Department personnel rendered medical aid and transported the pedestrian to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to the injuries sustained in the collision. Culver City Police Traffic Investigators and Forensics responded to investigate the collision. The driver of the vehicle remaine...

  • Culver City Rotary Community Foundation Check Presentation

    Oct 10, 2024

    Culver City Rotary Community Foundation Presents check for $10,000 in support of Culver City Backpacks for Kids! This volunteer-run program that provides nutritious, child-friendly, easy-to-prepare food each week to CCUSD students facing food insecurity....

  • Ahuja Replace Tony Vinciquerra as CEO at Sony Pictures Entertainment

    Oct 10, 2024

    Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO Tony Vinciquerra will step down from his role at the beginning of next year and will be succeeded by COO Ravi Ahuja effective Jan. 2, 2025, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. Vinciquerra, who joined SPE in 2017, will remain in an advisory role for SPE as non-executive chairman until the end of December 2025. He was involved in making decisions including divesting in most of the company's cable networks and the Crunchyroll acquisition in 2021, the company...

  • Shake shack Downtown Culver City Closed

    Oct 10, 2024

    The Shake Shack downtown Culver City is closed. Shake shake locations in California slated for closure, the fast-food chain announced. The decision comes after the restaurants were identified as underperforming and not projected to provide "acceptable returns," according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The affected locations include Shake Shacks in Oakland, Bunker Hill in Los Angeles, Koreatown, Silver Lake, and Westfield Topanga and Culver City. Despite these...

  • 2024 – 2025 Property Tax Postponement Program Filing Period

    Oct 10, 2024

    Controller Malia M. Cohen today announced that the filing period for applications for property tax deferment are now being processed. California's Property Tax Postponement (PTP) Program, administered by Controller Cohen, allows homeowners who are seniors, are blind, or have a disability, and who meet income and other requirements to postpone payment of property taxes on their primary residence. In the 2023-24 tax year, California homeowners were able to postpone over $6.2 million in...

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