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Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, February 12th
Help save lives by filling critical blood supply shortages at our Community Blood Drive with the Red Cross. Join us Wednesday, February 12, from 7:30

Ocean Water Closure Due to Fire Debris Runoff
Due to recent rainfall and the increase in fire debris along these ocean waters, an Ocean Water Closure has been declared for Las Flores State

Arrests of Foreign Nationals Made in Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Fraud Scheme
On February 1 and 2, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Los Angeles’ El Camino Real (ECR) Financial Crimes Task Force, alongside the United States Secret Service,
Frances Talbott-White Passes Away at 83, Longtime Leader in the League of Women Voters
Frances Talbott-White died early in the morning of Wednesday February 5, at the age of 83. She was born May 7, 1941, in Newark, Ohio,

Centaurs advance to Ocean League championship games
The Culver City High School girls’ and boys’ varsity basketball teams advanced to the Ocean League tournament championship games after they won their semi-final games

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

Marina del Rey Rotary steps up to Aid in Fire Relief
In response to the devastation caused by the Palisades Fires and Eaton Fires, the Marina del Rey Rotary has established a relief center at Fisherman’s

USC Falls to Rival UCLA Bruins 82-76 in Gritty Showdown
The USC Trojans fell short in an intense battle against their archrivals, the UCLA Bruins, losing 82-76 in front of a spirited home crowd. Despite

Silver Alert Issued for Missing 90-Year-Old Culver City Man
Authorities issued a Silver Alert Monday for a 90-year-old man last seen in Culver City. Carl Kinsey was last seen around 9 a.m. Wednesday near

Council Members Chosen to Represent City on Agencies and Subcommittees
At the meeting on January 27th, the City Council approved Council Members to represent the City on various “outside agencies” and on City Council Subcommittees

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

Apply to Be Culver City’s Next Artist Laureate
Are you an artist interested in serving as Artist Laureate for a diverse, creative city with engaged residents and a thriving art community? Here’s your

DoorDash Service Remains Suspended in Los Angeles Areas Impacted by Ongoing Fires
DoorDash Service Remains Suspended in Los Angeles Areas Impacted by Ongoing Fires Severe Weather Protocol activated for Dasher, merchant, customer safety In response to ongoing

Gray Whale Carcass Found in Santa Monica Bay
The carcass of a dead gray whale was discovered floating less than a mile off the coast of Marina del Rey on Saturday, February 1,

LACCD Announces New Leadership – Culver City Observer
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Nicole Albo-Lopez as Deputy Chancellor and Dr. Leigh T. Sata

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

King Day Celebration Moved to February 15
Due to the massive fires in Los Angeles Culver City move its celebration of King Day fromJanuary 18 and rescheduled it on February 1from 2:00

Required Debris Removal Form Now Available For Residents Impacted by Fires
Unified LA, LA City’s Joint Information Center, is sharing that a required form, known as the Right of Entry Form, for the free debris removal

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
City to Continue Offering Free Childcare During City Council Meetings
The City Council agreed to continue offering free childcare at City Council meetings. During City Council meetings, families are offered free childcare for children five

Council Chambers Undergoing Upgrades – Culver City Observer
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