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Chamber Endorses Four Candidates for Council
At the Candidate Forum held Tuesday, January 31, by the Culver City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors where they heard from all six candidates for Culver City Council the board endorsed four candidates, Current Mayor Mehaul O’Leary, Councilmember Andy Weissman, Jim B. Clarke and former councilmember Scott Malsin. "The four endorsed candidates showed the best understanding of the [...]
Dear Editor – Applause for Animal Control Officer
Dear Editor, Recently we found a dog on our back doorstep early one morning. We don’t know how he got there but when he arrived he was very frightened and cold (it was 38 degrees outside and he is a small indoor dog). Fortunately the dog is also very friendly and sociable. We gave him some food, water and affection and started on our journey of trying to find his owner. Part of that journey [...]
Just a Thought – Help Wanted
When I picked up the Culver City News from my driveway on Friday evening, I thought I'd give it a glace. What caught my attention was a change in the staff box, and far more interesting, a "Help Wanted" ad buried in the legal classified section on page 19. The position of Editor at the CC News is once again up for grabs. As someone who feels uniquely qualified to comment, let me just say [...]
The Skinny – Amy Brunell
"Things do not change, People change." Henry David Thoreau Sorry Henry, I think I disagree. Things are constantly changing and people are often challenged by change. Our resistance to change and our inability to accept change can cause feelings of being stuck, restlessness and depression. Sometimes I ask in my groups, "Who here is having a fairly okay time in your life right now?" I wait [...]
Expo on Track for Final Test Phase
The Expo Line, L.A.'s newest light rail system, is a big step closer to actually carrying passengers. According to KPCC News, it will begin its final testing phase next Monday, Jan. 30. When it’s ready to roll, the Expo Line will take people from downtown L.A. to Culver City. Riders will be able to connect with other Metro lines at 7th Street/Metro Center station in downtown L.A. Art [...]
Dear Editor – Details and Difficulties in the Walker Parking Study
In September 2008 the Los Angeles Times reported that Scott Malsin, who was Mayor at the time, said that Culver City was commissioning a study of how parking is used and managed downtown. It was going to be done for between $50,000 and $90,000. Karen Kurokawa who leads the Gateway Neighborhood Assn., was reported to be going to watch to see what the city parking study said in relationship to [...]
CCUSD Spelling Bee Buzzing On Feb. 6
Get ready to dust off those dictionaries because 24 of the best and brightest students in the Culver City Unified School District are getting ready to S-P-E-L-L their way to the top! On February 6, four students from each of the district's five elementary schools and Culver City Middle School will compete in CCUSD's district-wide spelling bee at Robert Frost Auditorium, 4401 Elenda [...]
Homes With Heart – Heather Coombs-Perez
According to a recent newsletter from the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R), it is becoming increasingly apparent that the world of real estate is changing considerably; and not always for the better. Most recently, Congress has voted to extend the payroll tax for low – to – middle income citizens. While a relief to many, the monies lost to said extension will be offset by an [...]
AVPA Chimera Brings Students Together for Films
Inspired things can happen in a collaboration that might not otherwise have happened. In fall 2011, the AVPA Film, Dance, and Art Departments participated in a collaborative project entitled Chimera.After submitting a grant proposal for an intradepartmental endeavor, film teacher Alexis Butler was awarded a grant from ING Foundation. The grant made it possible for art students, dance students, [...]
Dee-Lightful “Charlie Brown” Jan. 28 – 29
How can you fill your weekend with Culver City kids, beloved Peanuts characters, and music you keep singing for days ? Everyone knows you can spend some time with Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Snoopy, and many more. Step right his way - The Dee-Lightful theater will welcome you with cheers. "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" January 28-29 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM Turning Point School [...]
