Week of June 18, 2026
Week of June 18, 2026
On Tuesday, June 2nd at approximately 1:10 pm the Culver City Police Department responded to a reported bank robbery and the 3800 block of Culver Center Drive . The man approached a teller, handed over a demand note claiming he was armed (no weapon was displayed, but he gestured toward his waistband), and took off with approximately $10,000 in cash. He fled on foot into a nearby neighborhood. Following an investigation, Culver City forensics department quickly identified the suspect as 35...
Culver City councilman and Mayor Freddy Puza is entering the battle, supporting an additional tax on billionaires. In his call to support the tax hike, Culver City Mayor Puza. Announced, " I support the California Billionaire Tax." The current Culver City City Council has garnered a reputation for increasing taxes ever chance it gets. Puza will stand for re-election in November....
The Culver City City Council has adopted the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Budget, marking an important step forward for our organization and our community. When I began serving as City Manager six months ago, I made a commitment to the City Council, City staff, and the Culver City community that we would deliver a balanced budget. I am pleased to say we have met that commitment. This adopted budget balances the General Fund while preserving core City services, protecting our workforce, and avoiding...
The City of Culver City invites you to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday, June 20, from 12 PM to 3 PM at Veterans Memorial Park. In partnership with local artists, businesses, and organizations, this free, family-friendly event will bring the community together for a day of reflection, education, and celebration. The evemts will include a performance of the Black National Anthem Live music Activities for kids Market vendors Community resources Delicious food available for purchase Mark your...
Citing his new role as President of the Culver City Chamber of Commerce,Councilman Dan O'Brien has announced he will not seek a second term on the Culver City City Council. O'Brien comments,"my time on the City Council represents the culmination of more than 25 years spent working to make Culver City a place we can all be proud to call home. Serving as your council member and former mayor over the past three and a half years has been one of the greatest honors of my life, and I'm proud to have...
Discusses Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Proposed Budget The City Council discussed City Manager Odis Jones' proposed Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Budget and provided direction to the City Manager at its meeting on Tuesday, May 26. Staff presented updates to the proposed budget, including increased funding for the Mobile Crisis Team, additional funding for the Forgivable Revolving Loan Fund with an emphasis on childcare centers and services, increased support for the Culver City Afterschool Recreation...
e Culver City Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred at a bank on the 3800 block of Culver Center Drive at approximately 1:10 p.m. on Tuesday June 2, 2026. Officers were called to the location after the crime reportedly occured and, upon arrival, learned that the suspect had fled on foot before the call was placed. The preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect approached a teller window and presented a note demanding money while claiming to be armed with a firearm....
Small Business Owner, Former Cultural Affairs Commissioner, and longtime community volunteer Jeannine Wisnosky Stehlin today declared her candidacy for the Culver City Council. Wisnosky Stehlin is running to be a voice for residents and community members who want strong, collaborative leadership at City Hall. "People come to Culver City because they want to live in a place with a strong sense of community, excellent schools, vibrant businesses, beautiful parks, and city services they can rely...
Longtime community advocate, public safety professional, and civic leader Kimberley Griffin today announced her candidacy for the November 3 Culver City Council race, pledging to bring practical solutions, financial responsibility, and a strong commitment to public safety to City Hall. A native Angeleno, Griffin has spent 20 years in law enforcement, working to promote programs focused on providing an alternative to incarceration and develop avenues for individuals to avoid the judicial system....
Culver City is excited to unveil the official logo for the 75th anniversary of Fiesta La Ballona, celebrating 75 years of the beloved "Party at the Park." First held in 1951, Fiesta La Ballona was born from a partnership between the City of Culver City and the Culver City Chamber of Commerce. What began as a weeklong celebration of Culver City's early heritage has grown into one of the City's most treasured community traditions. From its earliest days, Fiesta was designed as a celebration for...
Left-wing city council member Nithya Raman is advancing to face incumbent Karen Bass. Raman's win was declared nearly a week after the election in California. Bass swiftly secured enough votes, to overtake challenger Spencer Pratt. The winner of November's race will lead the city as it grapples with homelessness and housing affordability and budget shortfalls. Candidate Nithya Raman with 28.55% of the vote has moved into second place in the race for Mayor of Los Angeles with Spencer Pratt...
The City of Culver City is pleased to announce the appointment of Tomás Herrera Mishler as its new Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Services (PRCS). This appointment reflects the City's continued commitment to strengthening executive leadership, advancing community well being, and aligning departmental operations with City Council priorities for equity, vitality, and long term sustainability. Herrera Mishler will report to Assistant City Manager for Economic Development, Vitality, and...
With the FIFA World Cup and Olympics coming to Los Angeles, businesses need to understand the legal rules before streaming games, using event logos, or launching related promotions. This webinar covers: • Avoiding trademark violations • Legal use of event branding • Protect your business from fines • Learn safe event-based marketing strategies Register for this Webinar at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5617558232749/WN_dEGmzJNOT52eqr3_3Dv2sA#/registration Please share this...
In Three Months, Operation Results in 1100 Arrests, Nearly 1000 Illegal Firearms Seized, and Seizure of Over 2700 Pounds of Various Drugs The Department of Justice today announced the results of Operation Spring Cleaning, a nationwide initiative spearheaded by the FBI to combat gang-related threats and enhance public safety. The operation coordinated with federal, state, and local law enforcement and targeted the illegal flow of firearms and narcotics in our communities. The operation began on...
Most of us recall the challenges of high school, of navigating the bridge between childhood and adulthood, and today, too many teens are also coping with fear, uncertainty, and the emotional impact of immigration-related enforcement actions affecting their families and communities. The pressure felt could not be truer than it is for the members Culver City High School’s The PATHfinder Club (TPC). Originally founded in 2013 to offer a supportive and safe space for youth whose lives have been...
VICTORIA, B.C. – Canada Basketball and Rifflandia are excited to announce the return of W'HOOP IT UP as Canada's Senior Women's National Team hosts the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball National Champions, UCLA Women's Basketball on July 22, 2026 for an exhibition at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, B.C. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. with gates opening at 6 p.m. The game will provide Canadian fans with an opportunity to see the Senior Women's National Team compete on home soil as it prepares...
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I live one block east of the latest behemoth planned on Lincoln Blvd. There are dozens more coming throughout the city, including one just south of Bay Cities Deli, from which this monstrosity must have taken its anti-design. Our already dense housing is being gradually penned in by Blvds full of Abomination, with the latest not even trying for interesting architecture. Regarding the above "scaled back" version at 1238 Lincoln Blvd... It's gone from 256 units to... wait for it... only 232...
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Emeritus Art Gallery will present "Freedom of Expression," a free exhibition showcasing works by artist and SMC Emeritus student John Alcantara. The exhibition runs July 2 to Sept. 11, 2026. An opening reception for the exhibit will be held on Thursday, July 2, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the gallery, located on the first floor of the SMC Emeritus Campus, 1227 Second St., in downtown Santa Monica. Parking is available next door in Santa Monica Public Parking...
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health advises the public to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters at the following Los Angeles County beaches due to elevated bacteria levels that exceed state health standards: BEACH AREA WARNINGS: The warning applies to the following locations: • The Bel Air Bay Club Storm Drain at Will Rogers State Beach 100 yards up and down the coast from the club border fence. • Mother's Beach in Marina Del Rey Entire swim area. • Inner...
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions are challenging the traditional understanding of how cancer drugs called histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors function. For decades, scientists believed that these drugs blocked HDAC enzymes, which drive cancer development by altering how genes are turned on and off. The current study suggests that HDAC inhibitors do not necessarily rely solely on HDAC inhibition but also may affect other pathways. The study, published on...
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