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1. Culver City police arrest driver in deadly hit-and-run near Higuera Street and Lucerne Avenue. (westsidetoday.com) — Culver City police arrested a Los Angeles man after a silver SUV fatally struck a family's dog in a marked crosswalk at Higuera Street and Lucerne Avenue, then left the scene. Investigators used surveillance video and community tips to identify the vehicle, and the driver later surrendered at police headquarters, where he was booked on hit-and-run charges.
2. Lancaster receives state funds for housing (avpress.com) — Culver City is set to receive a share of $11.3 million in new state funding aimed at boosting affordable housing and related programs across California. While the exact local allocation and projects aren't detailed yet, the money comes through the state's Prohousing Incentive Program, which rewards cities that streamline housing production and expand options near jobs and transit.
3. TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with Justice Department over children's privacy (pbs.org) — TikTok's U.S. headquarters in Culver City is at the center of a major development, as the company agreed to a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Justice Department over alleged violations of children's online privacy laws. The deal requires large immediate and contingent payments and comes amid broader legal and political pressure on social media platforms over kids' safety and data protections.
4. Customers Say These Are The 11 Most Overpriced Burger Chains In America (foodrepublic.com) — One Jack in the Box in Culver City is highlighted for charging over $11 for a bacon double smashed burger, as part of a national roundup of burger chains customers call overpriced. The story compares menu prices and complaints about quality, portion size, and value at 11 major brands, offering context for why fast-food burgers feel so expensive now.
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