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Governor Newsom issues order to help California capture and store more Water
What you need to know: Governor Newsom issued an executive order to maximize the capture and storage of additional water from upcoming storms in Northern
Santa Monica Police Release Mugshots of Suspects
The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) recently released the identities of nearly a dozen attempted burglary suspects within Palisades Fire evacuation zones in Santa Monica,
President Trump’s Remarks 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,
How to recycle your Christmas Tree in Culver City
Culver city offers curbside collection of your Christmas tree. Residents can put their tree in a green waste bin for collection on their regular refuse,
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
UCLA donates space at UCLA Research Park for disaster recovery center run by FEMA, local and state agencies
UCLA continued to expand the scope of its support for fire relief and recovery efforts throughout the Los Angeles region today, opening space at its
Federal and Local Law Enforcement Officials Form Task Force to Protect Victims Combat Crimes of Los Angeles-Area Fires
The leaders of federal and local law enforcement agencies have joined together to create the Joint Regional Fire Crimes Task Force to investigate and prosecute
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
Convicted Arsonist and Wife from Oregon Arrested for Impersonating Firefighters within Palisades Fire
On Saturday, January 18, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau investigators were contacted regarding an arrest of two suspects for impersonation of firefighters. An
Prohibition of Use of Power Air Blowers, Including Leaf Blowers, to Palisades and Eaton Wildfire Perimeter Areas Only
Since issuing the temporary ban on power air blowers due to poor air quality from the fires, conditions have improved as the fires have been
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
Health Officer Issues Order for Safe Removal, Transport, and Disposal of Fire Debris
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued a new order in preparation for fire recovery operations and to ensure the safe removal, transport, and
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
Pedestrian Safety: 4-Way Walk Introduced in Downtown
Photo of pedestrian walk in Downtown Culver City Downtown Culver City now features a new pedestrian signal timing operation at the intersection of Culver Blvd
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Letters and Commentaries are the opinion of the individual writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the newspaper. The Culver City Observer takes
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
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
Riviera Will Not Host Genesis Invitational
2025 Genesis Invitational to be relocated to Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego The PGA TOUR and The Genesis Invitational have announced that the
Cuver 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
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,
Council Chambers to Undergo Upgrades
Culver City officials announced temporary relocations for City Council and commission meetings during January and early February due to electronic upgrades in the Mike Balkman