THE PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES ANNOUNCES TICKETS ON SALE FOR THE 2026 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF QUARTERFINAL AT THE ROSE BOWL GAME

Tickets go on sale Friday, August 22 at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET PASADENA, Calif. (August 20, 2025) –The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® announced today that tickets for the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential will go on sale Friday, August 22, at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET. Tickets […]
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 […]
Long Beach Man Arrested on Federal Criminal Complaint Charging Him with Sending a Dozen Payments to Suspected ISIS Terrorists

A Long Beach man was arrested today on a federal criminal complaint alleging he sent a dozen payments to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization. Mark Lorenzo Villanueva, 28, is charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, a felony offense that carries a […]
Culver Cops Foil Cosmetics Store Burglary

Late Sunday night, July 27 three suspects broke into a cosmetics store at the 6000 block of Sepulveda Boulevard in Culver City, stuffing bags with nearly $50,000 in merchandise. But thanks to security partnering with sharp-eyed officers, and a fast-footed response, their plans were anything but flawless. One tried to run. One tried to hide. […]
Tours at the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility

The West basin Water district will conduct tours of Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility (ECLWRF) The tour will take place on Saturday August 2 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM The Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility is located at 1935 E. Hughes Way in El Segundo. To register for the tour go to: […]
Two Men and a Woman Receive LADA’s Courage Awards in Westchester

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman today recognized a woman who witnessed and intervened in a brutal domestic violence attack at the hands of a family member, a convenience store employee who helped stop the kidnapping of a woman and her baby, and a construction worker who jumped into action and apprehended a […]
Modified 11111 Jefferson Project Calls For More Housing, No Office Space

The planned, mixed-use development at the former post office site near Jefferson and Sepulveda Boulevards has been modified to eliminate office space and add more housing, according to Culver City officials. In September 2021, the Culver City Council greenlit the project — named after its address 11111 Jefferson Blvd.– which would feature 230 apartments, including […]
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Artwork for Farragut Connector Completes the Path – Culver City Crossroads

“The Speedway” public art mural is now complete at the Farragut Connector located between Jasmine Ave and Jackson Ave. Created by world-renowned LA-based artist Sonia Romero, the piece is a whimsical and elegant homage to the surrounding neighborhood of Carlson Park. In the 1920s, it was home to two speedways; a thoroughbred racing track and […]
School Board Finalizing Appointment of Jiménez as New Superintendent – Culver City Crossroads

The Board of Education is pleased to announce that it has identified Alfonso Jiménez, Ed.D., M.S., as its top candidate for the position of Culver City Unified School District superintendent. The CCUSD Board is in the process of finalizing contract details. Dr. Jiménez currently serves as superintendent of schools for Hacienda La Puente Unified School […]