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Starbucks Closing Seven Westside Coffee Parlors

Starbucks announced last week the closure of dozens of California locations with eight on the Westside of Los Angeles. The westside closures include the location in Palms at10612 National Blvd., 3006 S Sepulveda Blvd , West Adams: 3344 S La Cienega Blvd., Culver City locations at 10601 Washington Blvd., 4114 Sepulveda Blvd., in Beverly Hills […]

L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade Stand: Support Childhood Cancer Research

Look out for the next L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade Stand foodie event on October 4th 2025 at UCLA from 12-4PM. The money raised will contribute towards pediatric cancer research grants, clinical trials, treatments, and cures. This is one "lemonade stand" event you will not want to miss. For more information and upcoming events, go to […]

Dancing Across the Minefield – Culver City Crossroads

The art of the essay is about taking an idea out to play, in order to prove a point. There’s a thesis statement, “Hey, how about this?” and then some argument for and against, and a conclusion. If one is simply arguing for, or against, that’s not really an essay, it’s a rant. Finding a […]

CCUSD Seeks Volunteers for CBAC – Culver City Crossroads

The Board of Education of Culver City Unified School District is seeking two qualified, interested individuals to serve on a committee of community leaders currently serving as the Community Budget Advisory Committee (“CBAC”). The CBAC is a group of community members that reviews and makes recommendations on CCUSD departmental budgets and operations. No budgeting or […]

Culver City Garden Club – Revitalizing Our Community Spaces – Culver City Crossroads

Culver City Garden Club will host Culver City’s Parks, Recreation & Community Services’ Landscape Architect, Ryan Drnek for a presentation on “Revitalizing Our Community Spaces: The Future of Culver city Parks” on Tuesday, October 7, at 7:00 PM. The meeting is admission-free and open to all. We meet in the Culver City Veterans’ Memorial Building’s […]

Young Opera Singers Debut in Pasadena

The Opera Buffs, celebrating their 42nd season supporting young, emerging opera singers in Southern California, held their opening season recital and reception at the acoustically-sound Barrett Hall at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music on Sunday. Six special opera singers were invited to perform with accompaniment by music director Brent McMunn on piano. They were in […]

Sophie Petrelli Dies at 88

It is with immense sadness, that I share the news of my mother’s passing. To honor my mom’s wishes, there was a private funeral service. My mom may have been petite in stature, but she was one of the strongest and most resilient people I’ve ever known. Her strength was steady, quiet, and unshakable, and […]

2025 Abilities Carnival and Resource Fair

Please join the City of Culver City‘s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department for our annual Abilities Carnival and Resource Fair. The fair is scheduled to take place on Sunday October 5th at the Culver City Senior Center from 12 PM – 3 PM. The fair is free to attend and will be inclusive of […]

Now Accepting Applications for Culver City Performing Arts Grants

Grant Guidelines, Eligibility, Instructions and Applications for 2026 Performances The City of Culver City offers grants to support theatre, dance, and music performances. This program brings performing arts events to the community and helps make them accessible to everyone. Culver City wants everyone to have a chance to experience and enjoy the arts. Our grants […]