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1. Culver City restaurant owner Philip Camino sentenced to prison for four million dollar COVID loan fraud (westsidetoday.com) — A Culver City restaurant owner has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison and ordered to repay over $4.3 million for fraudulently obtaining COVID relief loans. Prosecutors say he submitted numerous false applications tied to his hospitality businesses, leading to an FBI- and IRS-led investigation and immediate imprisonment after sentencing.
2. Culver City Man Who Works for Nonprofit that Distributes Syringes to Homeless Drug Users Arrested on Federal Fentanyl Charge (smdp.com) — Federal authorities have charged a Culver City resident with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl after a traffic stop near MacArthur Park allegedly uncovered significant quantities of drugs and cash. The man, who works for the nonprofit PATH, is expected in federal court in downtown Los Angeles. Prosecutors emphasize that the complaint is only an allegation and he remains presumed innocent.
3. The Best Things We Ate In May 2026 - Los Angeles (theinfatuation.com) — Culver City diners get two fresh shout-outs in this roundup, with Sushi Masuyoshi’s newly reopened omakase and Folks’ buzzy new pizza location both singled out for standout dishes. The broader guide surveys memorable bites across greater Los Angeles, but emphasizes why these Culver City spots are worth a special trip right now.
4. MPN's Weekly Video Podcast: Inside AI on the Lot 2025: Amazon's Project Nara, Google Gemini and Hollywood's AI Revolution (mediaplaynews.com) — An AI-focused filmmaking conference is drawing about 2,000 industry professionals to Culver City, where Media Play News host David Bloom is reporting from Amazon MGM’s virtual production stage. The podcast episode dives into how tools like Amazon’s Project Nara and Google Gemini are reshaping Hollywood production. Local creatives interested in AI and media can listen in for trends and insights.
5. Glendale Approves New Deal With Public Safety Technology Company (outlooknewspapers.com) — Culver City gets a brief nod here because its police department, like Glendale’s, already uses Axon technology, helping regional systems work together more smoothly. Glendale just approved a 10‑year, nearly $23 million Axon contract covering body cameras, drones, AI report-writing, and evidence management, despite concerns about locking into rapidly evolving tech.
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