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First in a series Ten years after National Guard Sgt. Scott Ansman was convicted of fatally bludgeoning a young woman at the Culver City Armory and sentenced to life in prison, a former Ansman aide, with clarity in mind, has stepped forward. His purpose: To demystify some details surrounding the killer who was married with three small children, including a … Read More

Nancy Armour belongs to a small professional community. She is a sportswriter for USA Today,. Their employees must sign a Declaration of Dependence, a loyalty pledge to Obama and Tommy (Gun) Steyer, before receiving their first check. Stubborn Nancy (“I know it wasn’t very ladylike”) leaped onto the Colin Kaepernick bandwagon — before it had wheels. She said she was … Read More

In the middle of his final week as president/CEO of the Chamber of Commerce after 30 years, Steve Rose, a critic of the new polystyrene ban, has a question for City Hall: “Why is such a small community taking a stiff stand against polystyrene when it is easily reachable (just over the city border in Los Angeles and elsewhere)?” Not … Read More

The Justice Dept. of honest U.S. Atty. Gen. Jeff Sessions last week was ordered to pay out millions of dollars to 428 conservative groups persecuted by the conservative-hating and urgently dishonest Obama Atty. Gen. Eric Holder and the criminal Obama IRS. The right-wing groups had applied for tax-exempt status, a common, almost automatic procedure – if you are on the … Read More

Yesterday was Day One of Culver City’s restaurant polystyrene ban, and ban director Charles Herbertson is confident it will be effective. Not perfect. But working. Not that City Hall has the personnel to prowl Culver City’s 200 eateries. However, Mr. Herbertson, the Public Works director, believes the ban will attract plenty of volunteers. City Hall employees and community activists fan … Read More

Here is a fascinating twist to Sunday’s doubleheader unveilings of the Alex Fisch and Albert Vera campaigns in advance of April’s two-seat City Council election: At least a hundred hardline political fans turned out for each event. But… I do not believe a single person attended both events – and that did not have anything to do with logistics. Scheduled … Read More

First in a series  The opposite profiles of debuting City Council candidates was as striking as thumping a bass drum Sunday afternoon when accomplished attorney Alex Fisch stepped smartly into the Culver City political limelight for a maiden voyage none of the fired-up attendees will forget. A handsome double for Brian Williams of MSNBC, the tall, strapping Mr. Fisch is … Read More

Citing love for his hometown, Marcus Tiggs today announced his candidacy for City Council in next April’s election. He is the fourth contender for two available seats. A retired Army lieutenant colonel and combat veteran, Mr. Tiggs detailed the importance of keeping neighborhoods safe, continuing to help Culver City attract career-building jobs and opportunities, and working together to continue to … Read More

First of a series On a flawless, sunny mid-autumn Sunday afternoon, the well-liked Albert Vera’s new political world attained its desired symphonic quintessence. On the first official day of his campaign for the City Council  that will be decided five months in the future, the scene was a massive, jubilant generational community reunion of those who admired his legendary father, … Read More

Colin Diaz today has been selected as president and CEO of the Culver City Chamber of Commerce, succeeding the now-retired Steve Rose. Mr. Rose was the face of the Chamber for  30 years. Nov. 13 will be Mr. Diaz’s first day.  He has spent 18 years in management, marketing, sales and community outreach. Previous ventures have spanned the sports, entertainment, … Read More