UCLA women’s basketball reaches the NCAA Final Four
The UCLA women earned their first-ever berth in the NCAA Final Four, beating the LSU Tigers in the Spokane I regional final, 72-65 last Sunday. The Bruins were led by junior forward Gabriela Jaquez, who came through with 18 clutch points, hitting on 4 of 5 three-point shot attempts. Jaquez made a three-point field goal […]
Cori Close Named Naismith Women’s College Coach of the Year
TAMPA, Fla. – The Michael Price Family UCLA Women’s Head Basketball Coach Cori Close has been named the 2025 Werner Ladder’s Naismith Women’s College Coach of the Year, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Wednesday afternoon. “I’m not at a loss for words often, but I am about this award,” said Close. “I’m humbled and grateful. […]
Betts Awarded Naismith Defensive Player of the Year
TAMPA, Fla. – Junior Lauren Betts has been named the 2025 Naismith Women’s Defensive Player of the Year presented by MOLECULE, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Wednesday. The 6-foot-7 center anchored No. 1 UCLA’s defense, providing unmatched rim protection and impressive mobility to guard outside of the post. Betts will be the eventual season blocks […]
JOURNALISM, CITIZEN BULL SET FOR A GRADE I CLASH IN SATURDAY’S $500,000 SANTA ANITA DERBY GOING 1 1/8 MILES AT THE GREAT RACE PLACE
ARCADIA, CA -Journalism, widely considered the early favorite for this year’s Kentucky Derby, and last year’s champion juvenile colt Citizen Bull will meet for the first time Saturday in the 88th running of the Grade I, $500,000 Santa Anita Derby going 1 1/8 miles at The Great Race Place. Journalism jumped to the top of […]
Kiki Rice Wins Elite 90 Award for NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship
TAMPA, Fla. – Kiki Rice is the recipient of the NCAA ELITE 90 award for the 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship. Rice, majoring in Communications with a minor in Education, was presented with the award on Wednesday evening in Tampa. The Elite 90 award honors the exceptional achievements of student-athletes. This prestigious accolade […]
Los Angeles Chargers Sign Jordan Petaia
The Los Angeles Chargers today signed tight end Jordan Petaia. He joins the Bolts as part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway (IPP) training program. Petaia (pronounced peh-TIE-uh), trained in the IPP program over 10 weeks at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., culminated by showcasing his skills at a pro day at the University of […]
Culver City Resident Benefits from Federal Court Ruling – Culver City Crossroads
A federal court Monday March 31, 2025 blocked the Republican administration’s attempt to strip a Culver City woman and other Venezuelan migrants of lawful immigration status. The plaintiffs include Hendrina Castillo, who lives in Culver City and works as a driver. She said in February that she is “terrified” of going back to Venezuela and […]
La Ballona and Lin Howe Win State Distinguished School Honors – Culver City Crossroads
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond this week announced that 336 elementary schools, including La Ballona and Linwood Howe Elementary Schools, have been selected for the prestigious 2025 California Distinguished Schools Program, California’s school recognition program that recognizes two categories of exceptional schools: those Closing the Achievement Gap and those demonstrating Exceptional Student Performance. […]
Spring Market in DTCC – April 12 – Culver City Crossroads
Save the date and spring into Downtown Culver City on April 12th! Shop original handcrafted items from 20+ artisans and vendors, enjoy live music performances and grab a bite at local eateries. Come ready to craft with stations and photo ops provided nearby at the annual “Blooms on The Steps.” It is the perfect way […]
La Ballona and Lin Howe Both Cited as California Distinguished Schools – Culver City Crossroads
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond this week announced that 336 elementary schools, including La Ballona and Linwood Howe Elementary Schools, have been selected for the prestigious 2025 California Distinguished Schools Program, California’s school recognition program that recognizes two categories of exceptional schools: those Closing the Achievement Gap and those demonstrating Exceptional Student Performance. […]