Streaking UCLA men’s basketball team easily defeats Penn State
Despite battling a virus that had kept many players out of practice, and also kept their head coach out of practice, the UCLA Bruins men’s basketball team easily defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions, 78-54. The victory was the seventh consecutive in the Big Ten conference for the streaking Bruins. The game was played last […]
Frances Talbott-White Passes Away at 83, Longtime Leader in the League of Women Voters
Frances Talbott-White died early in the morning of Wednesday February 5, at the age of 83. She was born May 7, 1941, in Newark, Ohio, but grew up in Los Angeles. She met her future husband, Stephen Fry, at UC Riverside where both played in the orchestra. Frances played flute, Steve played string bass. They […]
Council Chambers Undergoing Upgrades – Culver City Observer
Culver City officials announced temporary relocations for City Council and commission meetings during January and early February due to electronic upgrades in the Mike Balkman Council Chambers. Meetings will take place at alternative venues, with updated locations for each meeting listed below. The first relocated meeting, the City Council session, is scheduled for Monday, January […]
Christina McGovern Passes away at 90
Christina McGovern, (Chrissie) 90 years of age, passed away peacefully, with her family at her side, on 15 December 2024 at Marycrest Manor in Culver City. Christina was born 01 October 1934 in Glasgow, Scotland to late Hugh McGauley and Frances (Moscardini) McGauley. She was the middle child of 3 children, one preceded in death. […]
Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Named Grand Marshal of the Los Angeles 40th Annual Kingdom Day Parade
Rescheduled Parade to Take Place on Monday, February 17, Following Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires The 40th Annual Kingdom Day Parade, a cherished celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, has been rescheduled for Monday, February 17, after being postponed due to the devastating wildfires that impacted Los Angeles communities. This year, the parade is […]
State and federal debris removal has begun this week in Los Angeles
The State of California, in coordination with federal and local partners, is rapidly advancing wildfire cleanup efforts, with structural debris removal from the Eaton and Palisades fires set to begin this week. This marks the fastest large scale debris removal operation in modern state history. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Army Corps […]
California Commentary Enough with the special sessions in Sacramento
Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed yet another special session last November to “safeguard California values and fundamental rights in the face of an incoming Trump administration.” The Legislature is proposing $25 million to the California Department of Justice to “Trump-proof” California and another $25 million for illegal immigration legal and support services. But what purpose does […]
Diverse Minds, Bright Futures Resource Expo
Join us for the Diverse Minds, Bright Futures Resource Expo at Park Century School on March 9, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This free community outreach event offers invaluable support for families seeking support and resources for children with neurodiverse needs. “This is a great opportunity for everyone in the community to learn […]
Apply to Be Culver City’s Next Artist Laureate
Are you an artist interested in serving as Artist Laureate for a diverse, creative city with engaged residents and a thriving art community? Here’s your opportunity! Submit a letter of interest to the Culver City Cultural Affairs Division to start your two-phase application process to be the City’s Artist Laureate. The application includes a letter […]
Culver City Homeless Count Rescheduled
That effort was delayed in 2025 after the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA) announced Tuesday that the Greater Los Angeles Homelessness Count has been postponed to February 18-20 due to impacts from the recent fires. Culver City, despite not being directly impacted by the fires, did the same to maintain the integrity and continuity […]