Conversation Event on Middle East Approved
The City Council approved a request by the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee (EHRAC) to hold its next Courageous Conversation Event, “Spark Healing through Conversation: How the Middle East Crisis Affects Me,” in February. This event is an alternative solution following requests from the community for the City to draft a Cease Fire Resolution […]
Fire Crews Quickly Control the Sepulveda Fire
Culver City fire fighters were part of Strike Team XLA 1075A Thursday night to help control the Sepulveda Fire which closed Sepulveda Blvd. and portions of the 405 freeway over the pass. Forward progress of the Sepulveda Fire that erupted quickly overnight off the 405 freeway near Getty Center in Los Angeles was contained at […]
Man Dressed in Firefighter Gear Without Proper Identification Arrested
West Hollywood Sheriff’s deputies detained a potential looting suspect impersonating a firefighter near the Pacific Coast Highway and Coastline Drive during the Palisades Fire evacuation on Saturday, January 11. Deputies Mazariego and Herrera, stationed at a fixed post in the area, were alerted by a Getty Villa employee about a suspected burglary in progress. The […]
Lakers know more growth is needed
The Lakers are now at the midpoint of the first season under coach JJ Redick. The team is sitting in sixth place in the Western Conference with a current record of 23-18. The Los Angeles Lakers have had plenty of highs and lows early on this season. They were at one point 10-4 this season […]
Culver City Rotary Foundation Supports the CCUSD Teacher Grants program with $20,000 Donation
CCEF was thrilled to receive a generous $20,000 grant from the Culver City Rotary Community Foundation (CCRCF) to fund their CCUSD Teacher Grants program which supports a wide range of classroom projects. On April 25, Rotarians Jane Leonard, Carmela Raack, Lyn Caron, and Lori Segal, and CCEF Executive Director Wendy Hamill distributed award checks and […]
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Vaccination and Regular Screenings Offer Best Protection Against Cervical Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, about 13,820 new cases of invasive cervical cancer were diagnosed in 2024, and about 4,360 women are estimated to have died from this disease. Despite these daunting statistics, it’s important to know that cervical cancer can be largely prevented and cured if diagnosed early. Cervical cancer primarily affects the […]
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 […]
Biden Departs LA as it burns highlighting politicization of our country
Air Force One sat on the tarmac as clouds of smoke blocked the whole sky around us. The fires from the previous night had burned significant portions of Los Angeles, with thousands of structures burning, and rolling evacuation orders throughout the night. The whole city is reeling from one of the biggest natural disasters we’ve […]
Final week of league play for Culver City high school will be special
People often say, “Save the best for last,” and that’s what is happening for four of the Culver City High School winter sports teams as they head into the final week of league play. Boys’ basketball, girls’ basketball, boys soccer and girls soccer all have an opportunity to win Ocean league championships if the ball […]