Franklin Carvajal

CCPD Find, Drugs, Weapons, Stolen Credit Cards in Suspicious Vehicle

On Thursday morning January 23, Culver City officers were patrolling the La Ballona Creek area when they spotted a man acting suspiciously near a parked vehicle. As they approached, he tried to flee on his bike, while two others exited the vehicle. All three were detained, and the investigation revealed a stash of drug paraphernalia, […]

President Trump’s Remarks say When Visiting Pacific Palisades on Friday?

resident Trump visited Pacific Palisades on Friday January 24. Here are my notes of what he said to a room full of Congressmen, County Supervisors, Mayor Bass and others: You know what’s amazing? Every homeowner I met with wants to rebuild. It’s like a family. It’s incredible when you think about it I just met […]

District Attorney Announces Charges in Pacific Palisades and Altadena Looting and Azusa Arson

The charges were the result of a multi-agency collaboration that underscores the strength of local, state and federal partnerships Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman today announced a rapid response effort to prevent and prosecute insurance fraud targeting wildfire survivors. The partnership focuses on raising awareness, prosecuting fraud, and […]

Lakers hope to continue improving while looking for reinforcements

When the Lakers played the Boston Celtics last Thursday one team came into the game as the defending NBA champions. The other team played like the defending NBA champions. The Lakers were the latter, coming up with their most impressive win of the season, beating down the Boston Celtics 117-96. It felt like the two […]

Lakers hope to continue improving while looking for reinforcements

When the Lakers played the Boston Celtics last Thursday one team came into the game as the defending NBA champions. The other team played like the defending NBA champions. The Lakers were the latter, coming up with their most impressive win of the season, beating down the Boston Celtics 117-96. It felt like the two […]

Doubling Down/Doubling Up – Culver City Crossroads

The unfortunate phrase “doubling down” has been used so often by mainstream media that it’s become kind of bland, and it shouldn’t be. It’s gambling language, and it is used to frame a situation where bad is becoming worse, then becoming horrible.   Let’s say you’ve placed a bet of $50, and you lost. Doubling down? […]

Smoke Advisory – Unhealthy Air Quality Declared due to Hughes Wildfire

According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, potential direct smoke impact from the Hughes Wildfire burning has caused unhealthy air quality in Los Angeles County. Smoke from the Hughes Wildfire is expected to most heavily impact the San Gabriel Mountains, the I-5 Corridor near Castaic Lake, Santa Clarita, and areas near the fire. […]

21 Organizations Selected for 2025 Performing Arts Grant Program

City Council awarded 21 organizations $202,223 for the 2025 Performing Arts Grant Program in music, theater and dance events. The Cultural Affairs Commission and staff have implemented Culver City‘s Performing Arts Grant Program since its inception in 1994. A Peer Review Panel consisting of seven independent individuals with professional performing arts expertise and non-profit arts […]