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Another Fan of Voltaire / Thank You for Accuracy

Letters to the editor from Kevin Lachoff and Sue Robins about the Chamber of Commerce Installation last Thursday.

Remembering the Late Editor of the Culver City News

By Veda Stram. In the late 1980s and early ‘90s, I transcribed lots of Glenn Esterly's interviews for TV Guide via my Veda's Magical Typing business. Glenn (late editor of the Culver City News) and I were work comrades and friends, but not really close. He was, as you say ...

Ridley-Thomas’s Empowerment Congress Returns Next Month

By Mark Ridley-Thomas, County Supervisor. May this new year bring you and your loved ones happiness, health, peace and prosperity. As we embark on another new year, you are invited to come together to discuss our shared vision for genuine community empowerment and to create strategies for effective leadership at the 23rd annual Empowerment Congress Summit. We will convene on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 o’clock. Join me at...

He Changed His Protest Spot and Sony Changed Its Mind

By Robert Zirgulis.Yesterday, the second day of my protest vigil in front of Sony Studios on Overland Avenue, I decided to change my location to the Madison entry of the studio lot. I was able to have more contact with Sony employees traversing between the two studio lots, bisected by Madison. Again, I received many ...

He Takes a Stand Against Sony’s Verdict

At the Sony Studios entrance on Overland Avenue yesterday morning, I held my protest vigil against Sony for caving in to terrorists by pulling "The Interview" from movie release. I was surprised by ...

Merry Christmas: Protests at Sony Today and Tomorrow

By Robert Zirgulis. I am thoroughly disgusted with Sony Pictures for caving last week to North Korean tinhorn dictator Kim Jong-un terrorist threats by pulling "The Interview" from its Christmas release. I am calling on all citizens to join me in a protest vigil in front of Sony Studios’ Overland Avenue entrance today and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

You Are Disrespectful to the Mayor, Sexist or Both

By Nadine Province. Is there a reason why when you reference all the other male members of the City Council, you call them by their last name. But with the mayor, you refer to her by her first name?

Former Councilman Scores Mayor’s Remarks on Cooke

By Steve Rose. It was with interest that I read the comments of Culver City Mayor Sahli-Wells! Being a former elected official in Culver City and a two-term member of the city’s Civil Service Commission (1978-1987), I need to clarify a mistake in her political comments.

Sebastian Will Be Sworn in Sunday for First Full Term

By Sebastian Ridley-Thomas (D-Culver City/Crenshaw District). Thank you for your vote of confidence by returning me to serve as your state Assembly representative for the new legislative session. My office intends to build upon the solid impact we made in the 54th Assembly District during our past year in the state capitol. My staff and I plan to engage you in ...

All of the Ficus Trees Need to be Pulled at Once,...

Fifth in a series. By Jerry GreenEditor’s Note: As Carlson Park Coalition leader Jerry Green concludes his critique of City Hall’s perceived low-priority attention to problem-causing ficus trees, we present the final installment of Mr. Green’s address to the City Council at the Nov. 10 meeting. He is explaining how the ficus tree problem in his neighborhood can be resolved.