The Centaurs (3-1) are coming off a stinging 48-7 loss to Crenshaw (4-0) – now ranked #4 in the state – but will hopefully be able to get back in the groove as they host the Redondo Beach Sea Hawks (2-2, on a 2 game streak) this Friday October 9th at 7PM.
Best of luck, Centaurs! If you go to the game, please post your comments.
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Apparently the City of Los Angeles has noticed that TV and movie productions are fleeing the Southland. The LA Times details some of the wholly inadequate proposals just fine recommendations (Free Parking?!?) to address the problem, and notes that Deal or No Deal, once shot at the Culver Studios has officially moved filming:
In a further blow, Connecticut lured away the NBC game show “Deal or No Deal,” which had been based in Culver City.
No word regarding how Deal or No Deal host and germaphobe Howie Mandel finds the bathroom conditions at the new filming location.
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The Culver City Council on Monday unanimously approved a moratorium to halt drilling in the Inglewood Oil Field until next August, by when city officials hope to have drafted a new ordinance that ensures the public’s safety and welfare.
The new moratorium will extend one that expires Oct. 8 by 10 months, until Aug. 23, 2010.
The city has until then to enact new laws to promote safety and protect residents interests.
At least one lawsuit is currently pending regarding the matter, and we expect the operator of the oil field, the benevolent sounding (in name, anyway) Plains Exploration & Production Company (a/k/a PXP), to likewise seek court relief. But hey, it is not like anything bad has resulted from oil extraction in the area. Oh wait, there was this. And for you non-readers, view these moving pictures:
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Wow, after 18 months and $180 million the revamped Fox Hills Mall Westfield Culver City will be officially unveiled tomorrow. This is a key event for Culver City, and the bean counters in City Hall predict that the revamped facility will bring in over a million dollars a year in additional tax revenue. This money is sorely needed as tax revenues have really dried up in the city due to the economic downturn.
This great article in the LA Times goes beyond the renovation of the mall and takes a look at the revitalization of Culver City over the past ten years, most notably in Downtown COCC. As for the changes to the mall, the time notes:
What was once a drab exterior now boasts street-front retail and eye-catching design elements.
A former Robinsons-May store, closed in 2006, was renovated. The food court was demolished, and a new upper-level dining terrace, with natural light pouring in through skylights, will open Friday. A BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, part of a fast-growing Huntington Beach-based chain, has opened on the ground level.
Among the anchor stores are a 156,000-square-foot Target with a fresh-produce section, and a 45,000-square-foot Best Buy. JCPenney and Macy’s, fixtures at the 34-year-old center, remain.
About 130 smaller specialty stores and a Gold’s Gym will complete the mix. Coach, H&M, Hollister and XXI Forever are among the hipper or more upscale offerings. Amenities include valet parking with a waterless, “eco-friendly” car wash.
Target and Best Buy join JC Penney as anchors. Rumor on the street has it that the BJ’s (which opened on Monday) will spew beer from over 30 taps, can’t argue with that. BJ’s CEO commented in a press release for the company:
We are very excited to open BJ’s 88th restaurant in our ‘home court’ of Southern California at the newly renovated Fox Hills Mall in Culver City,” commented Jerry Deitchle, Chairman and CEO. “Sales for our first day of operations were very strong. Our new Culver City restaurant exemplifies our planned restaurant expansion for the next few years which will be primarily focused on locations in mature, densely populated trade areas in existing BJ’s markets.
Hopefully we’ll check out the changes soon and let you know what we think!
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Eater LA reports that Santa Monica’s Riva (312 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica) will shut down October 14th, and second location for Fraîche (current location is at 9411 Culver Blvd. in Culver City) will soon take over the location. They also claim to have the possible scoop that chef and partner Jason Travi may be on his way out with the company. If Travi is out, it’s our guess Fraîche will probably go down hill. Stay tuned.
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Patrick Swayze, Ghost
A large private memorial was held for Patrick Swayze on the Sony Pictures lot on Sunday.
Guests arriving for Patrick Swayze’s private memorial on Sunday were greeted by a lone white horse, which was owned and beloved by the late actor whose boots were facing backwards in the stirrups.
Held on the Sony Studios lot in Culver City, Calif., the service – attended by several hundred friends and family, including Whoopi Goldberg – incorporated many photos of Swayze riding his horses, along with a video tribute to the star, who died from pancreatic cancer on Sept. 14.
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The new Room and Board in the old Helm’s Bakery building just opened up yesterday, and the LA Times was able to take a sneak peak last week at the new store. Hopefully the new store will be a success, and the economy will pick up a bit so people can get some nice trendy modern furniture
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