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LACCD Announces New Leadership – Culver City Observer
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Nicole Albo-Lopez as Deputy Chancellor and Dr. Leigh T. Sata

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
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,

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
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

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.

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

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.”

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

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

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

UCLA becomes first California campus awarded a Green Grounds Certification
UCLA is the first campus in California to receive a Green Grounds Certification from the environmental nonprofit Re:wild Your Campus. More than 90% of UCLA’s

Culver City Book Festival – Culver City Observer
The Culver City Book Festival will be held Saturday, February 22, from10:00 AM until 04:00 PM at the Wende Museum and the Glorya Kaufman Community
City to Continue Offering Free Childcare During City Council Meetings
The City Council agreed to continue offering free childcare at City Council meetings. During City Council meetings, families are offered free childcare for children five
Culver City Democrats United Schedule February Meeting
The nect meeting of Culver City democrats United will take place on Tuesday, February 18, at 7:00 p.m. for our monthly meeting! Go to the

City Presents Awards & Proclamations
The City Council began the night with awards and proclamations. Tuesday, February 4, will be “World Cancer Day” in Culver City. World Cancer Day aims

Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, February 12th
Help save lives by filling critical blood supply shortages at our Community Blood Drive with the Red Cross. Join us Wednesday, February 12, from 7:30

CC Woman’s Club – Pizza with a Purpose – Culver City Crossroads
A delicious fundraiser at California Pizza Kitchen! On Feb. 18 from 11 am to 10 pm, dine in or take out will help the Culver

Dear Editor – EVs Need Public Charging Stations – Culver City Crossroads
Dear Editor, Over the years, the number of people living in Culver City who own electric vehicles has increased significantly. In the years ahead, there

Katy Krantz Takes a Last Bow as Artist Laureate – Culver City Crossroads
The time of an Artist Laureate is brief, but the impact is lasting. Following Dr. Janet Cameron Hoult and Alexey Steele, Katy Krantz has been

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