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CCPD Find, Drugs, Weapons, Stolen Credit Cards in Suspicious Vehicle
On Thursday morning January 23, Culver City officers were patrolling the La Ballona Creek area when they spotted a man acting suspiciously near a parked

Marina del Rey Rotary steps up to Aid in Fire Relief
In response to the devastation caused by the Palisades Fires and Eaton Fires, the Marina del Rey Rotary has established a relief center at Fisherman’s

USC Falls to Rival UCLA Bruins 82-76 in Gritty Showdown
The USC Trojans fell short in an intense battle against their archrivals, the UCLA Bruins, losing 82-76 in front of a spirited home crowd. Despite

Silver Alert Issued for Missing 90-Year-Old Culver City Man
Authorities issued a Silver Alert Monday for a 90-year-old man last seen in Culver City. Carl Kinsey was last seen around 9 a.m. Wednesday near

Council Members Chosen to Represent City on Agencies and Subcommittees
At the meeting on January 27th, the City Council approved Council Members to represent the City on various “outside agencies” and on City Council Subcommittees

21 Organizations Selected for 2025 Performing Arts Grant Program
City Council awarded 21 organizations $202,223 for the 2025 Performing Arts Grant Program in music, theater and dance events. The Cultural Affairs Commission and staff

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

DoorDash Service Remains Suspended in Los Angeles Areas Impacted by Ongoing Fires
DoorDash Service Remains Suspended in Los Angeles Areas Impacted by Ongoing Fires Severe Weather Protocol activated for Dasher, merchant, customer safety In response to ongoing

Gray Whale Carcass Found in Santa Monica Bay
The carcass of a dead gray whale was discovered floating less than a mile off the coast of Marina del Rey on Saturday, February 1,

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

Governor Newsom issues order to help California capture and store more Water
What you need to know: Governor Newsom issued an executive order to maximize the capture and storage of additional water from upcoming storms in Northern

King Day Celebration Moved to February 15
Due to the massive fires in Los Angeles Culver City move its celebration of King Day fromJanuary 18 and rescheduled it on February 1from 2:00

Required Debris Removal Form Now Available For Residents Impacted by Fires
Unified LA, LA City’s Joint Information Center, is sharing that a required form, known as the Right of Entry Form, for the free debris removal

Cuver City Rotary Foundation Supports the CCUSD Teacher Grants program with $20,000 Donation
CCEF was thrilled to receive a generous $20,000 grant from the Culver City Rotary Community Foundation (CCRCF) to fund their CCUSD Teacher Grants program which
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

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

Culver City Little League to Install Shade Structures & Improve Field at Culver City Park
The City Council approved a license agreement with the Culver City Little League (CCLL) to allow the organization to install shade structures and to level
Culver City Observer Letters Policy
Letters and Commentaries are the opinion of the individual writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the newspaper. The Culver City Observer takes

Senator Smallwood-Cuevas Releases Statement on Governor’s 2025-26 Budget Plan
Senator Lola Smallwood has released the following statement about Governor Newsom’s proposed 2025-26 budget: “The Governor’s 2025-26 budget plan reflects a fiscally responsible approach while
Health Officer Issues Order for Safe Removal, Transport, and Disposal of Fire Debris
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued a new order in preparation for fire recovery operations and to ensure the safe removal, transport, and

Prohibition of Use of Power Air Blowers, Including Leaf Blowers, to Palisades and Eaton Wildfire Perimeter Areas Only
Since issuing the temporary ban on power air blowers due to poor air quality from the fires, conditions have improved as the fires have been