CCUSD Schools Remain closed on Friday
Out of an abundance of caution due to significantly declining air quality overnight, the Culver City Unified School District is declaring an emergency non-instructional day for all students on Friday January 10. Overnight, the air quality in our area significantly declined to a “hazardous” level this morning, making it unsafe for our staff and students […]
Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters: BEACH AREA WARNINGS: · Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu 100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon. · Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa […]
King Day Celebration Cancelled for Saturday
Due to the devastating fires that have ravaged parts of Los Angeles and the unhealthy levels of the air due to the fires the city has indefinitely postponed the celebration for today. The city plans to reschedule the celebration at a later… Source link
New California Laws Effective January 1, 2025
With crime rapidly increasing in California, the following news laws have been enacted to combat specific crimes: Cracking Down on Retail Theft Organized retail theft is permanently codified into California law through AB 1802 and SB 982. It is now considered a felony to possess over $950 of items obtained through retail theft with the […]
Julio Frenk takes over as UCLA’s chancellor ‘with gratitude, humility and joy
As we usher in a brand-new year and academic quarter, we are also proud to welcome our new chancellor, Dr. Julio Frenk, who officially assumed the mantle of UCLA’s chief executive on New Year’s Day. Frenk’s long and illustrious career as a visionary educator, global health leader, pioneering researcher and public servant has included roles […]
Kohl’s Westchester Store to Close
Financially struggling Kohl’s Corp. is planning to close 27 underperforming stores in 15 states, according to an announcement from the company on Thursday. In Los Angeles California, the Westchester store located at 8739 S. Sepulveda Blvd. will close. The stores will be closed by April 2025 and the workers have been informed. Source link
Culver City High School dives into winter sports
The holidays are over, and winter is here and that means high schools all around the nation are playing winter sports. At the majority of high schools in Southern California winter sports consist of girls and boys basketball, girls water polo and girls and boys soccer. Although all five of the Culver City teams are […]
Venice Chamber of Commerce Names Karin Wallerstein’s as CEO
A long-time Venetian and active community member who brings experience, dedication, and passion to her new role as chief executive officer. A fourteen-year Venice resident, Wallerstein has been deeply involved in the local community. She has served on the Venice Chamber of Commerce Board for three years, most recently as Membership Director. Karin also serves […]
Palisades Fire Evacuations – Culver City Observer
With the growing footprint of the Palisades fire the areas under evacuation orders has expanded. The following has been ordered: EVACUATION ORDER: Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW. The area is lawfully closed to public access South: Pacific Coast Highway North: Encino Reservoir East: 405 Freeway West: Mandeville Canyon. […]
Grand Menorah Lighting
Downtown Culver City hosted the and Chanukah Celebration at The Culver Steps. A crowd turned out in the evening cold to mark the occasion, and enjoy traditional treats; latkes with applesauce, and golden chocolate… Source link