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Governor Newsom convenes a special session of the Legislature in Attempt to Trump-Proof California
Governor Newsom is convening a special session to protect California values, including fundamental civil rights, reproductive freedom, climate action, immigrant families, and more. Governor Gavin

USC Breaks Ground on Bloom Football Performance Center
LOS ANGELES – USC broke ground Thursday on the Bloom Football Performance Center, following the announcement of a $50 million gift from the Ronald H.

Four SMC Interaction Design Students Among 2024 Cohort of Stanford d.school University Innovation Fellows
Baccalaureate Students from Santa Monica College Among 164 Fellows from 44 Higher Education Institutions Worldwide The University Innovation Fellows (UIF) Program-run by Stanford University’s Hasso

Rams face Dolphins on Monday Night Football
The Los Angeles Rams hope to continue to move in the right direction when they play the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football at SoFi

Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing,

CCFD Aids in Fighting Mountain Fire
Culver City Engine 41, Engine 43 and Battalion 41 were deployed as part of strike team XLA-1075A to the #MountainFire burning in Ventura County. They

Soviet Era Film Scores at Glorya Kaufman – Culver City Crossroads
Helix Collective’s 10-piece film-music ensemble performs original soundtracks from the 1920-80s by composers from countries which formerly comprised the Soviet Union on Sunday, Nov. 10

Kokedama with the Culver City Garden Club – Culver City Crossroads
Culver City Garden Club will host a free hands-on workshop on “How to Create Kokedama: DIY Japanese-Style Houseplant Display with Moss Balls” at its November

Council Receives Funds, Designates Consultant to Conduct Fox Hills Specific Plan Project – Culver City Crossroads
The Culver City Council adopted a resolution to move forward with the Fox Hills Specific Plan; what exactly does that mean? The background: Fox Hills

CCUSD Celebrates Diwali! – Culver City Crossroads
Culver City and CCUSD celebrated Diwali with a family fun event. The afternoon featured Diwali artwork from El Rincon’s Arts and Innovation lab, displays about

Chargers display “The Talent of Toughness” in win over Saints
Jim Harbaugh is tough. He was fiery and hard-nosed as a player and would do anything to motivate his team to win. Most things have

The Clippers’ Search for Direction under the leadership of James Harden
The Los Angeles Clippers have opened the 2024-25 NBA season with troubling signs, averaging 17 turnovers per game, among the highest in the league. With

Centaurs hit the road in the CIF boys football playoffs on Friday
Culver City high school boys football team will travel to Orange County on Friday to face Capistrano Valley in the CIF Division 4 Playoffs. Kick

2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 10
1. Kansas City Chiefs (8-0): Recently acquired wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins caught two touchdown passes in a 30-24 overtime victory over the Buccaneers. Hopkins, a

UCLA defeats Rider in the season opener for Men’s Basketball
The UCLA Bruins Men’s Basketball team, with a roster full of transfers, opened up the 2024-2025 season with a rousing 85-50 victory over the Rider

The Crazy Man – Culver City Crossroads
Like many people, the news I woke up to this morning is so overwhelming, I’m in a state of shock. Unlike many people, I’ve been

Early Returns – Incumbents Re-Elected, Fish Takes Third Seat – Culver City Crossroads
UPDATED at 5:10 pm – Local elections are showing Albert Vera, Jr. with 8246 votes, Yasmine-Imani McMorrin with 6,897 votes, both incumbents easily leading the

“Reckoning with Racism” Music + Dance + Community Conversation – Culver City Crossroads
Looking for a place to feel some healing and creativity? The Village Well will be host a special “Reckoning with Racism” evening on Nov. 7,

Vera, Imani McMorrin, Fish Win Council Election
Unofficial election returns show Albert Vera and Yasmine Imani Morrin appear to have been re-elected to the Culver City City Council with Jeannine Bryan Fish

Voters Oust DA George Gascón
In the race for Los Angeles County District Attorney early returns show Nathan Hochman winning with 61.22% of the vote. Current District Attorney George Gascón:

Santa Monica College to Stage “Romeo and Juliet
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Theatre Arts Department will perform the romantic tragedy “Romeo and Juliet” Nov. 22-Dec. 8 in the Theatre Arts Main Stage