‘News’ Archives
Labor Day Car Wash for CPY Youth in Government
Clean up and contribute, on Labor Day at the Y. On Monday, September 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m the Youth and Government program will be holding a fundraising car wash in the back parking lot at Culver-Palms Family YMCA. Cost is $5, and additional donations are welcome. Y&G gives students a chance to participate in model United Nations, legislature and court programs, giving kids a real taste [...]
The Football File – Graham Davis
Teondray Caldwell rushed for 293 yards and scored 7 touchdowns and the Venice Gondoliers routed visiting Harvard Westlake 47-16. Caldwell, a senior in his first year playing running back, had scoring runs of 5, 59, 2, 2, 9, and twice from 80 yards out. With the end of the first half nearing, Venice coach Angelo Gasca seemingly opted to run the clock out from the 20-yard line. Caldwell took [...]
Big Oil Wins Another Round in the Plastic Bag Battle
California lawmakers rejected a bill this week seeking to ban plastic shopping bags after a lengthy debate, and heavy lobbying by oil industry. The Democratic bill, AB 1998, which failed late Tuesday, would have been the first statewide ban in the nation, although a few California cities already prohibit their use. Should Culver City consider banning plastic bags from our stores, or do we [...]
Ballona Creek Clean-Up Needs Volunteers
Saturday, September 25, from 9 a.m. to noon, Ballona Creek Renaissance will be having a Creek Cleanup, at three Culver City locations, and your help is essential. BCR will be registering and providing orientation for cleanup volunteers at the Overland Avenue entrance to the bike path next to the Culver City Julian Dixon Library, 4975 Overland Avenue, Culver City, where we'll also have an exhibit [...]
Assault at Fiesta – Suspects are Sought
About 9:30 p.m. last night (August 27) two teenagers were mugged by a group of young adult men looking for pot. The kids were relieved of their Ipods, and shaken by the assault. Whle one of the assailants claimed to have a weapon, the victims did not ever see it. The police were on the scene soon after, and a full report has been made, and the suspects are being sought.The victims declined [...]
Mayoral Greeting to Open Fiesta La Ballona
An official statement was released from the Fiesta La Ballona Committee and Mayor Christopher Armenta today to start the festivities. As Mayor of Culver City and on behalf of the entire City Council, I welcome you and your family to our 60th annual Fiesta La Ballona. During Fiesta Week, we proudly take the time to celebrate the rich history, cultural heritage and community spirit of Culver [...]
Senator Curren Price Connects with Internet Town Hall
What is going on with the California State Budget? Will the budget plan recently released by Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg and Speaker John A. Perez affect you? Do you have questions for members of the Legislature? Then please join a live internet town hall meeting on Thursday, August 26th at 6:30 p.m. The Conference Committee budget provides a credible path to closing the budget gap facing [...]
Brush Fire Burns on Culver Crest
A sudden brush fire in the Culver Crest area this afternoon (August 20) at 3:30 p.m. burned about an acre in the area behind Marycrest Manor, but was quickly doused by units responding from the Culver City, and County of Los Angeles fire departments. According to fire department dispatcher Jason Bradford, there were no injuries, no structures were damaged, and the blaze was contained in less [...]
Debbie Berger Passes- A Loss to Our Community
Debbie Berger, longtime resident of Culver City, died Friday, July 16 at the age of 62. She was beloved by family, church, school and community members who knew her and honored her dedication to her family, the children of Culver City and to those in need. She was humbly one of those Americans that give of themselves each day to contribute back to their communities to make our cities a better [...]
Overtone Industries Creates New Lands
"Songs and Dances of Imaginary Lands" is playing in an interesting venue; the abandoned car dealership on Washington near National. To say that it's a unique piece of theater is a vast understatement. This show is not your typical static audience/on-stage performance. The audience literally travels through time and space with the characters, going with them from scene to scene, either on a [...]
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