Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Thursday: Clouds and sun, temps: high: 90, low: 74.
Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• California Awards $11.3 Million to 13 'Prohousing' Communities (californiacitynews.org) — Culver City has been awarded part of an $11.3 million state package for 13 "prohousing" communities, recognizing local efforts to expand housing options. This designation can unlock incentives and support for projects serving a range of income levels. For residents, it signals more momentum—and potential state backing—for adding homes and easing housing pressures locally.
• The Shifting Ground of Westside Politics (culvercitycrossroads.com) — A live discussion at Village Well Books and Coffee on Culver Boulevard will unpack what the recent L.A. City Council District 11 race reveals about Westside politics and organizing. Hosted by LA Forward's David Levitus with strategist Meghan Choi and former candidate Faizah Malik, the Sept. 4 evening event invites Culver City–area residents to explore lessons from the campaign and future movement-building.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Injured cat, possibly hit-by-car cat. Location: Intersection of Overland Ave & El Rincon, right in front of El Rincon Elementary School. While driving home at around 6:10 PM, I saw this… (Nextdoor Washington Culver)
Injured cat, possibly hit-by-car cat. Location, intersection of Overland Ave & Sawtelle Blvd. In front of El Rincon Elementary School While driving home, we saw this cat lying in the… (Nextdoor 3 Culver Parks East)
Northgate Gonzalez Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier - Store #41 Part Time in Culver City. Apply here.
Aimbridge Hospitality posted a job opening for DoubleTree Hotel MDR Marina Del Rey - Front Desk Agent in Marina Del Rey. 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)
Santa Monica
Ben Affleck dines with his and Jennifer Garner's kids at LA hot spot (pagesix.com)
Two Shootings Over Two Days Rock Santa Monica Coast (smdp.com)
Los Angeles
PopUp Bagels To Open 2nd Location In Los Angeles (patch.com)
7 LA County Beaches Unsafe For Swimming Due To Bacteria Levels (patch.com)
LA's Inside Safe Program Moves 33 People, 5 Pets Off Westlake Street (patch.com)
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