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In today's newsletter:

• Want a bigger voice in Culver City's future? Start here.
• How much Culver City gains from California's new prohousing funds
• How Culver City listeners can win Andrea Bocelli Hollywood Bowl tickets

Also on today's calendar: Real Estate Investing Boot Camp and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 89, low: 72. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Leadership Culver City Opens Registration for New Cohort (culvercitycrossroads.com) — Culver City residents and workers can now apply for a seven‑month Leadership Culver City program that builds civic knowledge and connections with local leaders. Backed by the city, West LA College, the Chamber, and service clubs, the monthly workshops explore Culver City's government, businesses, and community assets. Applications are open through September 18, 2026.
   

• California Awards $11.3 Million to 13 'Prohousing' Communities (californiacitynews.org) — Culver City is one of 13 California communities just awarded a share of $11.3 million for being designated "prohousing," recognizing local efforts to expand housing options. The new state funding is meant to reward cities that go beyond minimum requirements to add homes at a range of income levels and strengthen long‑term community stability.
   

• 2026 – Official Rules for Evening Contest – Andrea Bocelli 9.15.26 (kabc.com) — Culver City residents can enter KABC's weekday call‑in contest for a chance to win tickets to Andrea Bocelli's September 15, 2026 Hollywood Bowl concert. The official rules spell out eligibility, prize details, deadlines, and how winners are selected, with LA Radio's Culver City office listed for obtaining full contest information.
   

📸 Around Culver City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Culver City

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Real Estate Investing Boot Camp →
  IMAN Cultural Center, 3376 Motor Ave, Los Angeles
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday August 26
• AVID College Night
  Culver City High School Culver City, CA 90230
  4:00 pm
• SuperSets Comedy →
  Village Well Books & Coffee, 9900 Culver Blvd #1b, Culver City
  8:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Make-Up Pictures
  Culver City Middle School Culver City, CA 90230
  8:15 am
Friday August 28
• Principal Coffee at the Culver Steps (after morning Drop off)
  Linwood E. Howe Elementary School Culver Steps
  8:45 am
• WEB Pajama Jammy Jam
  Culver City Middle School Panther Plaza
  5:00 pm
• Romance Reader Movie Night: Pride & Prejudice →
  Ivy Station, 8840 National Blvd, Culver City
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• TK - Back to School Morning
  El Rincon Elementary School Culver City, CA 90230
  8:40 am
• Back to School NIght
  La Ballona Elementary School Culver City, CA 90232
  5:30 pm
Friday September 4
• Family Friday & Coffee with the Staff
  La Ballona Elementary School Culver City, CA 90232
  8:35 am
Tuesday September 8
• Head Games Trivia Night @ Shakey's Pizza, Culver City. →
  5604 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Ivy Station Night Market: Oktoberfest →
  Ivy Station, 8840 National Blvd, Culver City
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Super playful kitty up for adoption through Del Gato Rescue!
  She is an absolute sweetheart, and really loves her playtime. When she wants some rubs, she has the cutest, quickest flop over onto her back with her… (Nextdoor 3 Culver Parks East)

• Marriott posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Marina Del Rey. Apply here.
• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Meat Cutter in Inglewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Culver City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Inglewood

• New podcast on NBA icon 'Cult of Kobe' launches with Celtics head coach as debut guest (pagesix.com)
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Family Consultant (shoutoutla.com)
• Lioness star Thad Luckinbill teases the 'chaos' still to come in season 3: 'Anybody could go' (ew.com)

Santa Monica

• Santa Monica Author Brings Book on Indigenous Students Home (smdp.com)
• Santa Monica's Pacific Wheel to honor Kobe Bryant with 90-foot tribute (spectrumlocalnews.com)

Los Angeles

• Heat Wave To Bring Unhealthy Smog Across Parts Of LA County (patch.com)
• Flying Taxis Coming To LA Could Cost About The Same As An Uber Black Ride (patch.com)

Ok Culver City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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