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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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration in Culver City
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated by Congress as a National Day of Service. The holiday not only honors the

ERBA Markets West LA SPECIALS
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CCPD Officers Arrest Suspect with Knife Before He Could Attack
This morning, January 4, at about 9:28 am, Culver City Police responded to Ocean Drive and Westwood Boulevard regarding an assault with a deadly weapon
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Fight with officers ends With Suspects Arrest
At 6:30 pm Saturday night, officers responded to a radio call of a suspicious subject that was spotted walking to the rear of a resident’s

Free, Live Virtual Shows from SMC’s Drescher Planetarium Explore Galaxies, Mars Robots, the Moon, and More this Winter
Santa Monica College’s John Drescher Planetarium continues its Friday evening events in winter 2025 with free, live virtual shows presented online at smc.edu/planetarium. The winter

2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 16
1. Kansas City Chiefs (13-1): The Chiefs finally got a double-digit win, beating the Browns in Cleveland, 21-7. The Chiefs may not look like the

Rams move into first place, face the Jets on Sunday
Say hello to the NFC West first-place Los Angeles Rams. With three weeks to go in the NFL regular season the Rams are suddenly the

ERBA Markets West LA SPECIALS
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Wende Museum to Close for Winter Break – Classes and Events Back in January – Culver City Crossroads
The Wende will close for the holidays beginning December 21 and will reopen January 3. That means this Friday the 20th is your final chance

Culver Closet – Gift Cards, School Supplies Needed – Culver City Crossroads
Right now, it’s not about clothes. While you may be doing an end-of-the-year closet cleaning ( a frequent side effect of ‘where did I put

Newsom Increases Funding to Deal with Hate Crimes – Culver City Crossroads
“An attack against any community is an attack against our entire state and our values. We will protect the ability of every Californian to worship,

Fox Hills Mixed-Use Residential & Commercial Project Approved
In November, the City Council approved for a mixed-use residential and commercial development project in the Fox Hills neighborhood to move forward. The 2.23-acre project

Mayor’s Office Issues Statement Regarding City Hall Bomb Threat
Deputy Mayor of Communications Zach Seidl issued the following statement: “The Mayor’s Office was notified that the FBI searched the home of Deputy Mayor Brian