http://www.culvercitynews.org/rss/ Culver City News Press en-us Thu, 17 May 2012 06:05:PM PDT Thu, 17 May 2012 06:05:PM PDT Community Media CP francote@communitymediaus.com francote@communitymediaus.com 5 http://www.culvercitynews.org/sports/centaurs-blast-sentinels-to-stay-unbeaten-in-league/   Culver City defeated Inglewood, 15-0, last week to keep the Centaur varsity baseball team unbeaten at 5-0 in the Ocean League. Coach Rick Prieto’s squad is busy this week with two games against Morningside, a make-up game at Inglewoo [..] Sat, 12 May 2012 4:35:24 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/sports/young-ayso-under-19-s-win-again-after-long-break/   Playing in its first tournament since winning the All American Turkey Tournament in North Torrance last November against North Torrance, 3-1, the Culver City AYSO Boys Under-19 All-Stars won the recent Culver City Sony Classic against the s [..] Sat, 12 May 2012 4:33:47 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/latest-news/robotics-team-puts-cchs-on-the-map/   Culver City High School FIRST Robotics Team 702 returned home from St. Louis as true champions. Eight team members, the coach and five mentors made the trip to battle robotics teams from across the country.   The non-profit FIRST [..] Sat, 12 May 2012 4:29:00 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/columns/residential-and-commercial-real-estate-are-completely-different/   Dear Michael: I am looking to purchase a commercial property. My real estate agent who sold me my home says he can help me. Can a residential real estate agent sell a commercial property? Answer: Many investors want to enter into the wor [..] Sat, 12 May 2012 4:26:27 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/pets/bull-terriers-a-prehistoric-pig/   Whenever I see a bull terrier I think of a prehistoric pig. It’s true. These dogs are so unusual looking; most people seem to love the look or hate it. I happen to love it. These terriers, colloquially known as “bullies,&rdqu [..] Sat, 12 May 2012 4:23:47 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/latest-news/on-location-in-culver-city_1336864907/   Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29 from 8 – 10 a.m. a film crew of University of Southern California students were shooting a student film on Vinton Avenue. at Culver City residence. Monday, April 30 cameras were rolling a [..] Sat, 12 May 2012 4:21:47 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/themes/majority-fail-alzheimer-s-quiz/   It may hit you and your siblings when you visit Mom this Mother’s Day. She’s not as sharp as she used to be—very forgetful and confused. Is it just old age or Alzheimer’s?  You don’t have a clue and you&rs [..] Sat, 12 May 2012 4:18:02 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/latest-news/culver-city-lays-off-city-employees/   Falling on the heels of the inauguration of the new city council, the City has issued several layoff notices.   Triggered by the severe financial impact on the City from the State of California’s dissolution of redevelopmen [..] Sat, 12 May 2012 4:15:19 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/latest-news/linwood-e-howe-elementary-students-recycle-with-imagination/   On Wednesday, April 25, over 540 Linwood E. Howe Elementary School students contributed to a “green” art installation that will be hung in the school library. The art will be a colossal hanging work made up of over 1200 dis [..] Sat, 12 May 2012 4:13:00 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/looking-back/vintage-gale-home/   When city founder Harry Culver identified this location to establish a community, he began his marketing campaign. There were two levels of ads, one aimed at investors and the other to entice families to settle here. Culver was known fo [..] Sat, 12 May 2012 4:10:40 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/sports/centaurs-ace-league-test/   Brian Ibarra came within a strike of tossing a no-hitter during a week of outstanding pitching and hitting for the Centaur varsity baseball team. The Centaur bats are overwhelming the Ocean League, and Culver City High School remained u [..] Fri, 27 Apr 2012 8:31:15 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/sports/culver-14-s-wear-state-crown-after-journey-of-tournament-wins/   Co-head coaches Humberto Benitez and Hector Flores knew the Culver City Azul girls soccer team had the talent and chemistry to win the California State title after guiding their 14 year old protégés to the North Torrance Turke [..] Fri, 27 Apr 2012 8:28:59 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/columns/educating-brains-filling-hearts/   As a teenager growing up in the suburbs of Detroit in the late 1970's, you didn't have to go far to hear the music of some of the most prolific R&B, soul and funk artists of the day.  Whether it was the local public radio station [..] Fri, 27 Apr 2012 8:21:19 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/latest-news/malibu-country-mart-practices-a-green-thumb/   The Malibu County Mart is leading the trend in Malibu in eco-friendly practices. The mart encompasses six acres in the heart of Malibu.  They have incorporated a free electric car charging station and a chemical-free sandbox [..] Fri, 27 Apr 2012 7:53:47 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/latest-news/kids-with-cancer-cook-with-top-chef/   “Walk With Sally” brought more than 20 children, suffering from cancer, to Hot’s Kitchen for their “Friendship in the Kitchen” in Hermosa Beach. Chef Sean Chaney filled the with educational fun. The kids were a [..] Fri, 27 Apr 2012 7:48:00 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/entertainment/an-amazing-night-of-music-at-the-fanatic-salon/   When I walked into the Fanatic Salon on the southwest corner of Venice Boulevard and Sawtelle Boulevard in Culver City, I had no idea what to expect. Though I am not superstitious, it was Friday the 13th, and when enough people believe in [..] Fri, 27 Apr 2012 7:40:18 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/entertainment/frustration-leads-to-hope/   When the LA Times asked teachers to give a response to their value added assessment ratings, I don’t believe that this is what they had in mind. “A Child Left Behind” written and performed by Alan Aymie at the Katselas T [..] Fri, 27 Apr 2012 7:30:47 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/entertainment/modern-ivanov-masterfully-relevant-and-brilliantly-directed/   Nikolai Ivanov (Barry Del Sherman) once commanded respect, power and money, and his country neighbors once trusted and confided in him. Now that his allowance cannot make ends meet, Nikolai turns from brightly hopeful to unrelentingly indi [..] Fri, 27 Apr 2012 7:26:31 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/business/income-tax-planning/   Now that income tax season has ended most people feel they can wait till next year to concern themselves with it again. However, by engaging in tax planning now, you will be able to realize benefits in the future. Most people receive tax [..] Fri, 27 Apr 2012 7:22:33 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/latest-news/inaugural-city-council-meeting-filled-to-capacity/   Monday night's inaugural City Council meeting was filled to capacity as voters anticipated the official ceremony. Meghan Sahli-Wells and Jim Clarke, the newly elected officials, took their oath of service. Returning to the council were An [..] Fri, 27 Apr 2012 7:20:38 PDT