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๐ŸŒฑ Patch AM: How police tracked down the driver in Culver Cityโ€™s fatal dog hit-and-run

Coming up: The Wilbury Super Group on the Culver City Patch calendar

Friday August 21st Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning to you Culver City! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. โ˜•๏ธ๏ธ

In today's newsletter:

  • How police tracked down the driver in Culver City's fatal dog hit-and-run
  • Remember when Nirvana turned a Culver City soundstage into rock history?
  • How much state housing money is Culver City about to get?

Also on today's calendar: The Wilbury Super Group and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? ๐Ÿค” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 69.
  • Sunday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.

๐Ÿ“ฐ News we're reading

โ€ข Man arrested in connection with hit-and-run that killed family dog in Culver City (nbclosangeles.com) โ€” A recent hit-and-run in a Culver City crosswalk killed a family's dog, and police say they've now arrested the suspected driver after identifying his SUV and having him surrender at the station. The pedestrian walking the dog was not injured, but the case highlights safety concerns at Higuera Street and Lucerne Avenue for anyone traveling through that area.
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โ€ข Nirvana Shot 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Video 35 Years Ago This Week (wmmr.com) โ€” Thirty-five years ago this week, Nirvana filmed the iconic "Smells Like Teen Spirit" video at GMT Studios in Culver City, turning a local soundstage into rock history. The story revisits how the low-budget shoot, rowdy crowd, and creative chaos helped launch the band and their album "Nevermind" into global fame, with lasting cultural and commercial impact.
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โ€ข Lancaster, Culver City, Santa Ana Receive State Housing Funds (mynewsla.com) โ€” Culver City is set to receive a share of $11.3 million in new state Prohousing Incentive funds aimed at boosting affordable housing and related programs. The exact amount and specific local projects haven't been announced yet, but the designation signals that Culver City's housing policies qualify it for extra state support alongside a dozen other California communities.
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  • Enter Santa Monica's Route 66 Centennial Song Contest (smdp.com)
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  • Date Set For 101 Freeway Wildlife Crossing Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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