In a recent profile in Westside Today, writer Mariella Rudi makes an argument for the Culver City's Corner Door as the "go-to neighborhood bar and restaurant" in the area.

According to the article, last year the Corner Door "got a major boost in…

If you Google "Women Laughing Alone With Salad" you'll see that as far back as 2011, careful observers of commercial advertising have noted the prevalence of photographs of pretty young women, holding salad and smiling as if they had never had so much fun—an image that conflates salad with a near-hysterical level of self-realization and self-control.

Or as one commenter…

Cellist William Ellzey of Culver City earned top honors at the fourth annual Music Guild Competition, where six high school seniors competed for Westmont music scholarships on March 5. Ellzey won the Guild Scholarship, receiving up to $10,000 in annual music scholarship funds (up to $40,000 over four years) to study at Westmont College, an…

Two swimmers, Bob Beresh and David Walters, are opposites when it comes to skill-level. Beresh, a beginner, started attending organized, coached workouts about two months ago. Walters, a national standout, competed on the U.S. 4x200 freestyle relay with Michael Phelps in the 2008 Olympics.

But they both share a struggle that anyone trying to exercise…

Lillian Faderman to talk March 1; Sarah Schulman April 19

Culver City, California – Two well-known award-winning voices in the LGBT community will visit Antioch University Los Angeles (AULA) for two separate talks focused on the history and recurring themes that appear in ongoing social justice…

Golden State Water and Culver City are hosting two California-Friendly Landscape Training classes -- one this Wednesday, February 17 and another on March 12.

Both classes will help you create a local-plant garden using the latest sustainable materials and techniques, including:

• native plants and edibles
• water-efficient irrigation…

Wolf howling in front a full moon. Black power fists. Astronauts. A saber-toothed tiger. Saturn. Bruce Lee.

Seeing this cosmic unicorn van really made my day. …

City Councilmember’s Candidacy Gathers Momentum in Lead-up to April 12th Vote 

The impressive list of people and organizations endorsing Meghan Sahli-Wells’ re-election to the Culver City Council continues growing with each passing week as candidates enter the final two months of the campaign.

Sahli-Wells has already received endorsements from the Sierra Club and the LA League of Conservation…

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt is celebrating National Frozen Yogurt Day on Monday, February 1 with FREE frozen yogurt. (National Frozen Yogurt Day is actually the 6th, but who's counting.)

From 4 to 7 pm, frozen yogurt fans can visit ANY Culver City (or Los Angeles) Menchie's location to claim their free 6 oz. cup of frozen yogurt…

Hitting the High Notes: The Fine Art of Performing Art Centers…

Supporters of Göran Eriksson, who is running for election to a seat on the Culver City Council in the April 12 election, will hold their major fundraiser at 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 30 at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, 6333 Bristol Parkway in Culver City.

The event will…

A collaborative exhibition featuring Josh Reames and José Lerma opens at Luis De Jesus Gallery in Culver City this Saturday, January 30. The opening reception with the artists runs from 7 to 10 pm. The opening is, as always, free and open to the public.

Luis De Jesus Los Angeles is located at 2685 S. La Cienega Blvd.

Here's…

Do you like smoked salmon? How about "A smoked salmon plate complete with caper berries, pickled cabbage, cream cheese, and two slices of flavor-dense and generously buttered rye toast." Well, if your answer is 'God Yes,' then Los Angeles Magazine recommends Lodge Bread in West Culver City. 

The magazine named Lodge Bread's smoked salmon dish…

(Los Angeles County) – The Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters (LALCV) – which has supported pro-environment local candidates throughout Los Angeles County for more than three decades – today announced its endorsement of Councilmember Meghan Sahli-Wells for re-election to the Culver City Council in the upcoming April 12 election.



“Councilmember Meghan…

Culver City Little League (CCLL) offers fun and instructional baseball programs for boys and girls aged 4-16, and softball programs for girls aged 6-14. Children (or parents of children) residing or attending school within the CCLL boundary are eligible to play in Culver City Little League.

2016 season teams are forming soon so register today for 2016 Culver City Little League Baseball and Softball at …

Here's a run-down of my favorite music this year. Please feel free to share your favorite tunes -- or any other year-end thoughts about music, movies, life...

Old Pros Makin' it Look Easy

Kurt Vile – B’lieve I’m Goin’ Down (easygoing, funny, and gliding)

Alex G – Beach Music (album most likely to make me say, "Ooh, I love this…

Thrillist recently enumerated the 13 best new restaurants in Los Angeles, and both Maple Block Meat Co (on Sepulveda Blvd at Washington Blvd) and Hanjip (in downtown Culver City) made the list.

Here's what Thrillist had to say about Maple Block Meat Co: "This critically acclaimed BBQ joint sort of appeared out of thin air, and then started getting the kind of…

On Wednesday, December 9^th, Rachlin Partners, in Culver City kicked off the season with members of the design and architecture community at their annual holiday party, sponsored by California Homes. It was a fun and festive evening, complete with flowing champagne, delicious hors d’oeuvres and a brilliant string quartet.…

On the first day of last year, I was up to my neck in freezing cold water. As I paddled through the surf in the 56th Annual Penguin Club swim, wearing only a thin Lycra swimsuit, not a wetsuit, my only thought was, “What could be better?”

            In previous years, I would’ve been sitting on the sofa eating chips, guacamole and drinking beer in front of a bowl game.…