http://www.culvercitynews.org/rss/ Culver City News Press en-us Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:58:PM PST Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:58:PM PST Community Media CP francote@communitymediaus.com francote@communitymediaus.com 5 http://www.culvercitynews.org/entertainment/giving-back-at-the-golden-globes-gifting-suites/ Celebrities and VIPS attended the gifting suites on January 13 and 14, in honor of the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards. Luxurious gifts, services and hors d’oeuvres were offered, and giving back was the theme of the day! The Secret Room Even [..] Mon, 30 Jan 2012 1:54:00 PST http://www.culvercitynews.org/business/syncopation-landmark-now-a-culver-city-memory/ Love it or hate it, it looks like Culver City has lost a signature visual landmark as the Culver Plaza building complex's uniquely identifiable by Ed Massey's vibrant & public artwork, "Syncopation" is demolished Thu, 26 Jan 2012 4:03:00 PST http://www.culvercitynews.org/local-news/elimination-of-redevelopment-agencies-could-have-human-and-program-costs/ Municipal leaders throughout the state have lamented the pending loss of property and potential revenue generating initiatives for their cities in the wake of the state Supreme Court's ruling that will dissolve redevelopment agencies on Wed [..] Thu, 26 Jan 2012 3:50:00 PST http://www.culvercitynews.org/latest-news/proposal-for-smaller-music-festival-under-consideration/ Fans of summer concerts in Culver City may not be able to enjoy the same bands this year that they have seen at past events in the courtyard of City Hall, but they might have the same producer at the helm of some form of musical entertainment. [..] Thu, 26 Jan 2012 3:43:00 PST http://www.culvercitynews.org/business/city-officials-will-face-the-music-monday-night/ The Culver City Redevelopment Agency and the City Council will face perhaps one of its most difficult decisions of the new year in a joint session on Monday night: what to do about a popular cultural event that has become synonymous with summertime in Culver City. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 2:46:00 PST http://www.culvercitynews.org/entertainment/2012-acura-tl-icon-of-the-brand-is-elegantly-restyled/ Acura this year celebrates its 25th anniversary – a significant milestone for the luxury import brand launched by Honda to compete in the growing mid-size import sport-luxury segment. That segment today is as crowed as the 405 Freeway at ti [..] Thu, 19 Jan 2012 5:07:00 PST http://www.culvercitynews.org/local-news/bank-robber-at-large/ Culver City police are seeking the public’s help in finding a bank robber.             Just before 3 p.m. on December 19, 2011, a man entered U.S. Bank at 5399 Sepulveda Blvd. in Cul [..] Thu, 19 Jan 2012 5:03:00 PST http://www.culvercitynews.org/entertainment/happy-first-birthday-bike-safe-bike-smart/ Dear Bike Safe Bike Smart readers,               A little over a year ago, Parks Recreation and Community Services commissioner Catherine Yanda suggested I write a bike safety and [..] Thu, 19 Jan 2012 4:59:00 PST http://www.culvercitynews.org/columns/a-celebration-like-no-other/           Last Monday was Martin Luther King Day. It’s a holiday that I’ve noticed not everyone observes. It seems important, however, that we do – that we all, as Americans, do. [..] Thu, 19 Jan 2012 4:55:06 PST http://www.culvercitynews.org/local-news/sahli-wells-off-and-running/ After securing several endorsements, including one from Rep. Karen Bass (D-Culver City) candidate Meghan Sahli-Wells announced she will be holding a campaign fundraiser in her bid for Culver City City Council. “This is an incredible cro [..] Thu, 19 Jan 2012 4:53:00 PST http://www.culvercitynews.org/columns/the-purpose-of-a-hardship-letter/ Dear Michael: We are buying a new home. The seller asked if he can store his belongings in the garage for two weeks after the close of escrow. We don’t mind if she does, but would like to know if there is any risk involved.  Answer [..] Thu, 19 Jan 2012 4:48:00 PST http://www.culvercitynews.org/letter-to-the-editor/dear-editor_1327020014/ Dear editor,   Here we go again. The residents of Culver City have been fortunate in having a succession of city councils that have consistently improved our city. Most voters don’t even bother to participate in elections of [..] Thu, 19 Jan 2012 4:40:14 PST http://www.culvercitynews.org/local-news/malsin-to-make-his-case/ Retired City Councilman Scott Malsin announced his candidacy in the April 2012 City Council campaign. Malsin was elected to the City Council in 2006 and reelected in 2010. He has championed causes like public safety, recreational opportunities [..] Thu, 19 Jan 2012 4:36:00 PST http://www.culvercitynews.org/themes/preventing-heartworm-disease/ I’ve known more than a few rescue dogs that have had heartworm. It sounds really disgusting. Are they really worms that invade the dog, find their way to the heart and make their home there? Yes, that is a fact (invasion of the body snatche [..] Thu, 19 Jan 2012 4:32:00 PST http://www.culvercitynews.org/entertainment/reel-journalism/ We all know that the print journalism industry has hit hard times. We can actually see the Los Angeles Times has slimmed down and like a woman who’s gotten the lapband procedure, the drastic weight loss may leave one leaner but leaves behin [..] Thu, 19 Jan 2012 4:20:00 PST http://www.culvercitynews.org/risa-s-stars/dragon-year-of-imagining/ Sun enters Aquarius Friday morning - the light that shines on Earth and across the sea. We have returned to Earth from the summit of Capricorn; we absorbed the light supernal (heavenly light), radiating now from our hearts - healing light, to ser [..] Thu, 19 Jan 2012 4:15:00 PST http://www.culvercitynews.org/latest-news/sewage-shuts-down-ballona-creek/ A one-mile stretch of beach near Ballona Creek was closed to swimmers and surfers on Tuesday due to a roughly 5,000-gallon sewage spill, the county’s top health official announced. The shoreline will remain off-limits until at least 4 p. [..] Thu, 19 Jan 2012 4:13:00 PST http://www.culvercitynews.org/sports/centaurs-beat-up-by-injuries-top-teams/ Injuries and illnesses have gotten the best of the Culver City High School boys soccer team, which lost 1-0 last Friday to conference rival Santa Monica Vikings and to the Morningside Monarchs, 3-1, in a game on Wednesday of that week.   [..] Thu, 19 Jan 2012 4:08:09 PST http://www.culvercitynews.org/schools/centaurs-unable-to-team-up-lose-two/ Santa Monica and Morningside displayed better teamwork last week to upend the Centaurs at Culver City High School to open the Ocean League. In the opening quarters, Culver City played timidly against Santa Monica and boldly against Morningsid [..] Thu, 19 Jan 2012 3:59:51 PST http://www.culvercitynews.org/health/hoop-it-up-to-get-in-shape/ How long has it been since you’ve picked up a hula-hoop? If you’re like most people, probably not since your 12th birthday. But hula-hoops are no longer relegated to the realm of children’s’ toys or jumping circus dogs. Gr [..] Thu, 19 Jan 2012 3:47:23 PST