Something's happening with the Taco Bell on the northeast corner of Sepulveda Boulevard and Braddock Ave. The sign is staying up, so it must be a facelift. This used to be one of last old-school designs, complete with outdoor walk-up window.…

Last Friday afternoon, I noticed this bit of tree trimming on Washington Boulevard, just west of Overland. That's Best Buy on the right, and on the left, across the street, is my favorite bakery in town, Lonzo's.…

There's something about wrapping an enormous building like this. I realize it's for a mundane reason -- termites -- but it still reminds me of Christo wrapping the Pont Neuf.…

Every other friday at 6:00 pm, I'll post a picture of something in Culver City that is 'hiding in plain sight.'

This time, it's sign comprised of two stylish swans. Do you know where it is?

If you know, enter your response in the comments!

I'll reveal the answer in two Fridays, when I post a new game.

Two weeks ago, I posted this image of…

The Culver City City Council recently approved labor contracts for many city employees that radically alter their retiree medical benefits. In the second of a three-part series, Culver City Vice Mayor Scott Malsin argues that the adopted policy will cause many valuable and experienced employees to retire prematurely and that the policy should be changed. You can read the…

I just came across this video, taken on Friday March 11, 2011 at around 4:30 p.m.

Get FREE Recycling Services for Your Complex with Culver City’s Pilot Program!

Apartment and condo complexes can join Culver City’s Multi-family Recycling Program and receive FREE recycling bins (while supplies last) and FREE…

The Los Angeles Times blog called "This," the new play at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City, "marvelous." In a review published on August 8, Charles McNulty said the play about an "interracial couple going through a rough patch…

I ate out on the terrace on a Thursday night, and it was perfectly pleasant. Here's a look at the Yelp reviews. Not too bad!

Stephanie Z. kind of sums it up: "Finally Culver City has a fun but not pretentious sports bar! 2 for 1 Happy Hour everyday is fantastic and the bartenders…

During its four short months of existence, Jonathan Gold reviewed it and so did the ShopEatSleep blog, but now Moko owner Will Shin has announced that the restaurant in downtown Culver…

As I reported on Monday, I'll be working at the Exchange Club's Tri-Tip booth at the Fiesta La Ballona this Sunday from noon to 2:00 (alongside Vice Mayor Scott Malsin). Please come by and say…

The Culver City City Council recently approved labor contracts for many city employees that radically alter their retiree medical benefits. Culver City Vice Mayor Scott Malsin argues that the adopted policy will cause many valuable and experienced employees to retire prematurely and that the policy should be changed immediately. This piece is the first of a three-part series by Malsin examining the issue in depth. 

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As I previously reported, a new restaurant, Ramen Yamada-ya, is coming to West Washington in Culver City. Driving past the location on Sunday, I noticed this sign: "We will open in 5 days." While this doesn't exactly…

I had often wondered about the stacked rocks along the Ballona Creek bike path in Marina del Rey, so I was understandably excited to come across an article in the April 2011 issue of the Ballona Creek Renaissance newsletter that addressed…

Every other friday at 6:00 pm, I'll post a picture of something in Culver City that is 'hiding in plain sight.'

This time, it's this image of the "Christ the Redeemer" statue at the top of Corcovado mountain. This is actually a clue. Do you know where it is?

If you know, enter your response in the comments!

I'll reveal the answer in two Fridays, when I…

According to this L.A. Weekly article, legendary visual artist, national treasure, and personal hero Ed Ruscha has moved his studio to Culver City.

The article points out that Ruscha's long-time studio in Venice -- on Palms and Electric Ave., behind the Brig…

Every Saturday, you're invited to "get your sleuth on" at the Culver Jazz Club inside the DoubleTree by Hilton. "The Dinner Detectives" presents an interactive comedic murder mystery dinner show set in present day. This means NO cheesy costumes, recited dialogue or hokey song/dance. The performers are dressed just like everyone else, leaving all of the guests to…

Until August 27, you have the chance to see an exhibit of the beautiful photography of Jeffrey Milstein at Kopeikin Gallery at 2755 S. La Cienega in the Art District of Culver City.

Focusing on streetscapes and street life in Havana,…

This Friday, the Culver City Historical Society On-line introduced a new feature: Flashback Friday. The site will regularly post iconic, and in many cases long-unseen, images from their archive. This Friday, they kick the series off logically -- with City Hall, the structure designated…

Who makes the best bread in Culver City? I'm going to make it my business to find out. But I have a working assumption as a starting point: Lonzo's Bakery at 10804 Washington Boulevard, across the street from Best Buy.

You don't have to take my word for it. They seem to agree on…