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Holly Mitchell – Report on the First 100 Days
It has been roughly 100 days since I took the oath of office to represent the 47th Assembly District. During that time, I have remained humbled by the trust that you have placed in me to work on your behalf. When you sent me to Sacramento, I pledged that I would always keep the lines of communication open – and I meant it. I believe it is crucial for you to know the challenges we are facing, [...]
Chiang to Address Chamber – June 10
The Culver City Chamber of Commerce's June Luncheon is planned for Friday, June 10 with State Controller John Chiang as the guest speaker. John Chiang was first elected in November 2006, and re-elected in November 2010, to serve as Controller of the State of California, the eighth-largest economy in the world. As the State's chief fiscal officer, Chiang has fought to make the State's [...]
Crime Blotter – Nothing Sweet About That, Sugar
From the desk of Lt. Ron Izuka, a small sample known as the Crime Blotter for May 17th through the May 24. Vandalism: On May 17, 2011 at 1:45 pm, a victim called the department to report her 2008 Mitsubishi had been vandalized. The victim said she parked and locked her vehicle on May 12 near the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Harter Avenue. She returned to her vehicle and drove her [...]
Measure EE – Where it’s At
What is the story with Measure EE, that parcel tax that we passed to help with funding the schools ? How many seniors opted out ? At the Culver City School Board Meeting on May 24, Crystal Alexander of the Measure EE Oversight Committee read this statement- "Proposition EE, the school parcel tax, was passed by the voters of Culver City on November 3, 2009. It provides that all property owners [...]
Gary Snyder and April Fitzsimmons Celebrate Lew Welch – May 26
Commemorating the anniversary of the the disappearance of beat poet Lew Welch, Pulitzer Prize winning poet Gary Snyder and April Fitzimmons of the Actors Gang will present Song of the Turkey Buzzard: On the Poetry of Lew Welch. Come to the Mark Taper Auditorium at the Los Angeles Central Library on Thursday, May 26 at 7 PM Co-presented with the Poetry Society of America, Snyder and [...]
Bike From Work Tonight – May 19 @ Joxer Daly
It's the perfect evening to switch from four wheels to two. Celebrate Bike Week with the Culver City Bicycle Coalition's Bike From Work Pit Stop: Thursday May 19, 5-8 p.m. Rollover to your favorite local, Joxer Daly's, park your bike out back, buy a drink & enjoy appetizers on the house. Meet & mingle with fellow cyclists & members of CCBC. There will be free Metro bike maps, [...]
IWOSC Writing Seminar – May 21
Let’s face it, it’s tough to make a living as a writer. But opportunities exist, perhaps outside your niche, that just might keep the gray matter fresh and the bank account flush. How many times have you read copy from a business and shaken your head? These folks could benefit from the expertise of a professional scribe. Someone has to write the in-house newsletters, mission statements, [...]
Crime Blotter – Security Camera Missing
From Lt. Ron Izuka of the Culver City Police Department- The Blotter: Street Robbery: On May 10 at 3:35 pm, officers responded to the area of Jackson Avenue and Farragut Avenue regarding a robbery investigation. The officers met with the victim who them the following; she was walking when she was approached by the suspect, described as a male black, 20 years old, 5’9, 200 lbs, and short [...]
CCFOL Book Sale – May 21
So now that you have finished that last paperback from the airport, and your friend isn't finished with the one she said she would loan you, it's really about time for the Culver City Julian Dixon Library Quarterly Book Sale. Sat. May 21, from 9 to 3 p.m. As always, there will be a huge selection of gently used books. Art - Biographies- Business- Children’s Books-Classics-Computer [...]
Seat Belts are Required – Click it or Ticket
One Million Californians Still Not Buckling Up-- As families across California plan for upcoming travel, there’s not much you can do to control the cost of filling up the gas tank, but you can avoid a costly ticket by making sure that everyone in the car wears their seat belt. Law enforcement throughout the state, including the Culver City Police Department will be looking for unbelted drivers [...]
