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Ford's Filling Station Gets Spot in LAX

Eater is reporting that Culver City's own Ford's Filling Station will soon open another restaurant location -- within Terminal 5 at LAX. (Good news for those who like to fly Delta Airlines.)

The airport has announced plans to renovate concession space and to invite higher-end, Los Angeles-based…

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Added by Scupine on December 20, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Culver 6 Theater Building in Culver City Coming Down?

I have no confirmation about the fate of the building in Culver City at the Northwest corner of Hughes and Washington Blvd. -- home of the Culver 7 Theater -- but there's a chain link fence around the whole thing. Pics:



Find more photos like this on Culver City…

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Added by Scupine on December 19, 2011 at 6:00am — 1 Comment

Where Am I in Culver City? Game 018

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

This time, the question is: Do you know where in Culver CIty this charming hand-painted sign is? If you know, enter your response in the comments! I'll reveal the answer in two Fridays, when I post a new game.

Last time, I posted this funky…

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Added by Scupine on December 16, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Best Comedy Show in Culver City Tonight Features Jimmy Pardo

The Super Serious Show -- the best damn comedy show in Culver City -- tonight features Jimmy Pardo. Pardo does warm-up for Conan. Why? Cause he's never not funny. The show is at Smashbox Studios at 8:00, as usual, and is a tremendous bargain and a great night out at $15. The evening also…

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Added by Scupine on December 15, 2011 at 6:00am — No Comments

The Veteran's Memorial Building: A Tribute

Last Saturday, the Veteran's Memorial Building was named Culver City's 13th Historial Site. You can see the building's tower from all over the city. Here are some pictures I've taken this year of the building from various vantage points.…

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Added by Scupine on December 14, 2011 at 6:00am — No Comments

Scott Malsin Resigns from Culver City Council

Vice Mayor Scott Malsin made the following statement at the end of December 12, 2011 City Council meeting:

During the last meeting of each year Councilmembers traditionally take the opportunity to offer their thanks to the City family for all their energy and dedication over the preceding year. This has been a challenging and a rewarding year, and we…

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Added by Scupine on December 13, 2011 at 8:11am — 1 Comment

Culver City Councilman Jeff Cooper Weighs in on Parcel B

Yesterday, Culver CIty Councilman Jeff Cooper wrote me to explain his own motivations for selecting Combined Properties to develop downtown's Parcel B:

"I chose Combined Properties for several reasons, including the design of the project by renowned architect Steven Ehrlich, the seasoned team of Combined Properties and Hudson Pacific, the economics of their proposal,…

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Added by Scupine on December 9, 2011 at 5:50pm — No Comments

Vintage Clothing Show in the Helms District of Culver City This Weekend

The Helms Design District Vintage Holiday Boutique offer an array of vintage finds on December 10, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the LightSpace Studio in Culver City. Featuring classic, designer and repurposed women’s vintage clothing, hard-to-find men’s vintage wears, vintage jewelry and ephemera, this fun shopping experience includes respected dealers…

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Added by Scupine on December 9, 2011 at 5:50pm — No Comments

Veterans Memorial Building to Be Named Culver City's 13th Historic Site

The Culver City Historical Society will designate the Veterans Memorial Building as Historic Site #13, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2011. The building, located at 4117 Overland Avenue, at the corner of Culver Boulevard and Overland Avenue, is one of the most often-used structures in the city, has had a vibrant history.

On Saturday, a bronze plaque will…

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Added by Scupine on December 8, 2011 at 5:56pm — No Comments

A Closer Look at the Selected Design for Parcel B in Culver City

Now that we know that Combined Properties will be the developer of Parcel B in downtown Culver City, let's take a closer look at their proposal. Here's how they describe what they plan to do on the site. All the words are Combined Properties'.

"When one thinks of Culver City, these things come to mind: historic studio lots, a vibrant restaurant scene and…

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Added by Scupine on December 7, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Why Did Councilman Andrew Weissman Select Combined Properties for Parcel B?

This afternoon, Councilman Andrew Weissman shared with me his comments from last night about his selection of Combined Properties as developer for Parcel B in downtown Culver City:

"Thank you to the four developers for participating in this exciting process. 

"Thank you to those in the community who took the time to participate in the…

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Added by Scupine on December 6, 2011 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Councilman Scott Malsin Explains: Why Combined Properties for Parcel B

This morning, Culver City Councilman Scott Malsin sent me an email giving insight into the council's (and his own) decision-making process for the selection of Combined Properties to develop Parcel B in downtown Culver City. 

     "While each of the four submissions was strong, the Council unanimously chose the Combined…

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Added by Scupine on December 6, 2011 at 6:00am — No Comments

Combined Properties Will Develop Parcel B in Downtown Culver City

Tonight, the Culver City City Council announced the selection of Combined Properties to oversee the design and aesthetic of the 1-acre plot in the heart of downtown Culver City known as Parcel B. Ehrlich Architects of Culver City will be engaged as the architectural firm responsible for the design and aesthetic of the project.

This was my favorite…

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Added by Scupine on December 5, 2011 at 11:20pm — 2 Comments

Signon San Diego Declares the Food Renaissance of Downtown Culver City

In an article for Signon San Diego, Beverly Levitt outlines how downtown Culver City became a destination for foodies throughout Southern California.

Challenged by [a Sony-led] renaissance, the city’s redevelopment agency decided that…

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Added by Scupine on December 5, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Where Am I in Culver City? Game 017

 

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

This time, the question is: Do you know where in Culver CIty this funky face is? One hint: It's not graffiti. It's on an official banner for an entity in Culver City. If you know, enter your response in the comments! I'll reveal the answer in two…

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Added by Scupine on December 2, 2011 at 6:00pm — 3 Comments

Oldfields Bar Opens on the former site of Saints & Sinners in Culver City

The RundownLA recently put out the alert that there's a new bar on the site of the old Saints & Sinners bar on Venice Boulevard in Culver City: Oldfields.

The article describes the bar's old-timey aesthetic, and adds:

Put-hair-on-your-chest cocktails include the Bols…

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Added by Scupine on November 30, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Culver City Presents Annual Tree Lighting Celebration

Celebrate the season of goodwill at the annual Downtown Culver City Lighting of the Holiday Tree Ceremony in Town Plaza next to the Culver Hotel at Culver Blvd. and Van Buren Place this Thursday, December 1, at 6 p.m.  

Santa Claus will make a special appearance, and the Linwood E. Howe Elementary School Choir and the Culver…

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Added by Scupine on November 28, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Equity One Acquires Culver Center for $115 Million

Equity One, Inc., an owner, developer, and operator of shopping centers, has announced the acquisition of Culver Center for $115 million.

Here's what the press release had to say about Culver Center:

"Culver Center is a 216,578 square foot community shopping center which is 99% leased and anchored by Ralph's, Best Buy, and Bally Total Fitness. The…

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Added by Scupine on November 25, 2011 at 6:00am — No Comments

Culver City Historical Society On-line Highlights the Hull Building

The Culver City Historical Society On-line has added another entry in its Flashback Friday feature. This time, they highlight the Hull Building, designated ‘Historic Site No. 2’ by the Culver City Historical Society in 1991. The site regularly posts iconic, and in many cases…

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Added by Scupine on November 24, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

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