Franklin Carvajal

Dear Editor – Affordable Housing and Tax Credits – Culver City Crossroads

Dear Editor,  Listening to [the May 27, 2025] city council meeting and the presentation by Ms. Tara Barasukas of Community Corporation of Santa Monica (CCSM) troubled me. She reported that CCSM applied or will apply for funds from several sources to “supplant the $16m that the city council directed staff to include in the upcoming […]

Council Reverses Firings Orders City Lifeguards Reinstated

The Culver City City Council rejected a move a Tuesdays meeting to replace lifeguards at the plunge by hiring USA Pools to assume the lifeguard responsibilities. Dozens of residents along with the terminated employees showed up to protest the termination of the lifeguards and the proposal to contract out for the services. Source link

LA GOAL Show ‘Junktion’ @ Helms June 21 – Culver City Crossroads

L.A. GOAL, a longstanding Culver City nonprofit that supports the lives of adults with developmental disabilities, is excited to be hosting our annual community-integrated art show this June. Titled Junktion, this show is an exploration of transformation, connection, and the unexpected beauty of discarded or repurposed materials. This show features fine art, fiber art, and […]

Indivisible Protest @ Culver City Hall May 31 – Culver City Crossroads

Every Saturday, there’s more to protest; grab your signs and get to Culver City Hall at 11 am to join Indivisible for another rally for democracy.  Indivisible offers “We will keeping showing up to build community and defend our democracy, and demonstrate our support for due process, Medicare, Social Security, immigrants, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, […]

Java Gala Goes Noir! May 31 – Culver City Crossroads

Culver City High School Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (AVPA) presents its annual Java Gala & Auction—a vibrant celebration and interactive showcase featuring student talent in music, theatre, dance, film, and visual art. This year’s theme: Film Noir. Get ready to be transported to the enigmatic world of the 1940s, where shadows fall deep […]

Kidnapping Robbery Suspects Captured – Culver City Observer

On Tuesday May 13, a victim walked into the Culver City Police Department to report a kidnapping and robbery that had occurred earlier that afternoon in front of a business located at the 3800 block of Midway Avenue. The victim stated that when walking to his vehicle, he was approached by a suspect in a […]

Athletic spotlight continues to shine on Culver City High School

A few weeks ago, on May 17, the Culver City High School boys track and field team won their first CIF title when they captured the Division 2 championship by scoring 51 points against some of the best talent in the state. On Friday, May 30, the Culver City High School girls’ softball team will […]

Wildfire Victims’ Refunds Returned Due To Invalid Addresses

In the aftermath of the devastating wildfires that began earlier this year, the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office has worked diligently to provide property tax relief to impacted homeowners. Since January, the Office has mobilized teams, reassigned resources, and developed streamlined processes to assess property damage and expedite disaster relief for eligible properties. The Assessor’s […]