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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...
Austin Jones, Kenny Jones, Max Mahon, Ross Borden and chaperone Keith Jones travelled to the mountain town of Tenjo, Columbia just outside of Bogota last summer. They utilized the universal language of sports to embark on a life-changing journey. Leveraging their love for lacrosse, they partnered with the nonprofit organization Lacrosse the Nations who is dedicated to using lacrosse as a tool to uplift communities and bridge cultural gaps. They coordinate trips for teens in the US to Colombia, N...
As I walked up to the marigold covered front gate of Hollywood Forever Cemetery, I could hear the beat of traditional drums and smell the alluring scents and couldn't wait to get inside. Once in, there were many altars surrounding the entrance and beyond. The diversity of the ofrendas, or altars, was extraordinary. Some were for individual people and loved ones, including pets, and some were for organizations and unique themes and one had a living person in the altar. As I walked down the busy p...
Maya Ramirez age 10 On August 27th, I attended the Angel City FC vs OL Reign game in the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. I was honored to be invited as a KidScoop Media reporter and got to watch the game from up high in the BMO Press Box. After the game, I was able to interview Megan Rapinoe (#15) from OL Reign, Aly Riley (#5) from ACFC, and the coaches from both teams. The match was intense as soon as the referee blew the whistle signaling the start of the first half. As the pink smoke blew...
On June 25th, I was at the Coliseum in Los Angeles California, watching the Houston Dash FC play against our home team, Angel City FC. I was able to see the game from the press box which was an amazing experience! The game was the 7th sell out in Angel City history. The match started off strong. ACFC did well switching the field as they moved up the field. ACFC worked hard to keep possession. In the ninth minute Sydney Leroux took her first shot of the night, only missing the goal by a foot. In...
Santa Monica Public Library invites the community to participate in the 2023 Summer Reading program for all ages: SANTA MONICA READS All Summer, June 10 through August 12. Sign up in person starting June 10 at the Main Library, Montana Avenue Branch, or Pico Branch, or visit smpl.org/srp to register online now and learn about our free summer events for everyone, from babies to adults. This summer we are challenging our community to read 600,000 minutes. Summer Reading helps prevent "summer...
Children's Bureau of Southern California held its 41st Annual President's Invitational Golf Tournament, along with a concurrent Mallets & Tea croquet event, on May 15, 2023 at Rolling Hills Country Club in Rolling Hills Estates, CA, raising a record $714,000 for programs benefiting local at-risk children and families. Title sponsor for the event was KPMG. The golf tournament was led by Tournament Co-Chairmen Brian Ford and Steve Russell and the committee of 31 corporate and community leaders...
LA Student Organizes Reusable Water Bottle Drive for Local Homeless Shelter Ruby Santamaria set up donation boxes at her school and got approval for students to receive extra credit for donating for her fellowship project. This motivated many of her peers and her community donated 60 pounds of reusable water bottles to the Los Angeles Mission. The fellowship, offered free of charge in a collaboration between the Rustic Pathways Foundation and Stanford University's Deliberative Democracy Lab, challenged students like Ruby to design a project...
Charlotte Lotte, Age 11 KidScoop Media Correspondent On December 11, 2022, many political leaders, members of the press, and parts of the general public gathered in the Microsoft Theater to celebrate the inauguration of LA's first woman, and black woman mayor. It was an eventful day, with the inauguration moved into the Microsoft Theater instead of on the steps of City Hall, due to the rain. But bad weather didn't stop the event, and a projection of City Hall was used as a backdrop to the...
Charlotte Lotte, Age 11 KidScoop Media Correspondent On December 11, 2022, many political leaders, members of the press, and parts of the general public gathered in the Microsoft Theater to celebrate the inauguration of LA's first woman, and black woman mayor. It was an eventful day, with the inauguration moved into the Microsoft Theater instead of on the steps of City Hall, due to the rain. But bad weather didn't stop the event, and a projection of City Hall was used as a backdrop to the...
The Culver City Fire Department Girls Camp, is set to take place Saturday and Sunday November 12th & 13th 2022, 9am – 4pm. Last year’s camp was a huge success with an overwhelming response from the community and students of Culver City, with the camp selling out in just 2 days. The Culver City Fire department proudly hosted 35 girls ages 14 – 18, for this free two-day hands-on camp at our training facility on Jefferson. The mission of the CCFD Girls’ Camp is to introduce young adults, ages 14...
A local teenager’s artwork is now featured on Sun-Maid raisins boxes available Target stores around the country. Abigael P., age 13 from Culver City, was one of the three winners in the Doodle Challenge and his doodle graces the front of the snack's box until the end of September. His design was chosen by Sun-Maid's Board of Imagination. “Our Board of Imagination inspires us to continue to find ways to bring imagination to life in new and creative, and generous ways,” said Harry Overly, Presiden...
By: Ethan Dumper KidScoop Media Correspondent, Age 13 On Monday, September 5th, Angel City FC faced off against the Mexican National Team in a unique meeting. It was dubbed the "Copa Angelina" with a special trophy made for the occasion. The match was advertised as a chance to "highlight the rich Mexican culture in Los Angeles through entertainment, community outreach, and an annual competition on the pitch." A club team playing a national team has only happened a few times ever, and almost...
Samuel Biner, John Blessing, Greg Griffin, Kevin Griffin, and Jonah Hiraoka, of Culver City, El Segundo, and Los Angeles have earned Scouts BSA’s highest rank of advancement, the Eagle Scout Award. Because of the global pandemic and limited in-person Scout activities over the last couple of years, the five Eagle recipients will be recognized in a group ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, at Westchester Lutheran Church, 7831 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. Members of Westchester-based Troop 927, chartered by Covenant Presbyterian Church, the f...
Kimie Wagle, age 8 Kid Scoop Media Correspondent On Saturday, June 11, 2022, my brother and I went to report on the departure of President Joe Biden, at the LAX airport. It took some time getting into the airport. While we were waiting, we saw many amazing vehicles. My favorite was The Beast. The Beast is a special car that the President rides in. It has bullet-proofed windows, doors, and wheels. It is the most secure car in the world. I was excited when I saw the Beast. The weather in the...
by Meghann De Jesus, Age 11 KSM KidScooper An official press badge. A purple wristband. These were just a few items giving me access to my very first National Women’s Soccer League game. It was also my first time covering a live sports event as a KidScoop Media (KSM) reporter. I have played soccer since I was 5 years old. Since I love soccer, my mom thought it would be a great idea for me to cover the May 29th Angel City FC versus NJ/NY Gotham FC game at the Banc of California Stadium. So, she signed me up for the experience with KidScoop M...
by Meghann De Jesus, More than an Age 11 KSM KidScooper An official press badge. A purple wristband. These were just a few items giving me access to my very first National Women’s Soccer League game. It was also my first time covering a live sports event as a KidScoop Media (KSM) reporter. I have played soccer since I was 5 years old. Since I love soccer, my mom thought it would be a great idea for me to cover the May 29th Angel City FC versus NJ/NY Gotham FC game at the Banc of California S...
Some kids want to have fun in the summertime and some kids want to learn. The Beyond Pre-K program at Culver West Park in west Culver City offers both. The Spanish preschool and summer school for kids is a combination Spanish education and fun activities that offers kids 3-8 the opportunity to learn Spanish in a safe, fun and educational atmosphere. The programs are offered through Culver City's Parks and Recreation Department, and it features two of the best preschool teachers in Culver City....
Safe Place for Youth, 6th Annual Gala at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel, Santa Monica on Thursday June 9 to raise vital funds to provide a caring connection and housing for 1,000 unhoused and at-risk young people annually. The Safe Place for Youth 6th Annual Gala will take place under the historic fig tree in front of the hotel with live music, food, specialty cocktails and a silent auction. The event will honor Los Angeles City Councilmember, Mike Bonin and Specialty Family Foundation for their...
8/10 (AP) A 14-year-old California boy has become the youngest person to swim the entire 21.3-mile length of Lake Tahoe and complete the alpine lake's coveted Triple Crown. James Savage of Los Banos completed the trip across the scenic lake, which straddles the California-Nevada line, in 12 hours on Aug. 1. He earlier swam the other two legs of the Lake Tahoe Triple Crown, all 10 miles or longer. Savage and his mother, Jillian, agreed the physical training was a lot easier than the mental...
Children’s Bureau is now offering two virtual ways for individuals and/or couples to learn how to help children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or how to provide legal permanency by adoption. A live Zoom Orientation is scheduled on July 15th from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM hosted by a Children’s Bureau team member and a foster parent. For those who want to learn at their own pace about becoming a foster and/or fost-adopt parent, a PowerPoint orientation is available. To R.S.V.P. for the live orientation or to request the Pow...
MI Curry College is proud to announce that Karina Murcia of Culver City has been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2020 semester. Murcia majoring in Sociology, is among the roughly 1,000 students that have received the distinction, a marker of academic excellence and high achievement. To earn a place on the list, full-time undergraduate students - those who carry 12 or more graded credits per semester - must earn a 3.3 grade-point-average (GPA) or higher....
by Sabine Ganezer Welcome to the wacky Kingdom of Sardinibikinislandia, where the multispecies royal family is ensnared in hot debate over whom the young princess Margretta will marry. This first installment of the cartoon takes place in the palace's family therapy room. I'm Sabine Ganezer, and this is the second cartoon of mine that the Santa Monica Observer is publishing. My first series, The Benthophonicks, is still ongoing, but since production for that series was too complicated to produce...
The Culver-Palms Family YMCA is proud to announce Mike Snell of Culver City, has been inducted into the Golden Book Of Distinguished Service due to his involvement as a volunteer for over 40 years. The Golden Book of Distinguished Service a tradition now in its 86th year that dates back to 1934. It is an honor reserved for our most extraordinary and committed volunteers who have distinguished themselves as true champions of the Los Angeles of Metropolitan YMCA. Mike has shown extraordinary...
By Ethan Dumper KidScoop Media Correspondent I was in Charleston, South Carolina covering the 10th DNC presidential debate for Kid Scoop media. This was my first event. I was nervous but prepared. First, I picked up my press pass. I felt so proud wearing the pass with its cool design. I am 10 years old. After security, I walked down media row and found my seat in the press room and set up my computer to review my interview questions for the candidates. I interviewed journalists from all over...
