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Also on today's calendar: 🎃👻 SPOOKY SATURDAY is back at Coeur d'Alene Elementary! 👻🎃 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. LA office space — County Leasing Hits Post-Pandemic High in Q3 (koreadaily.com) — Culver City's office market remains under pressure, with about 37% of space still available even as overall LA County leasing hit a post-pandemic high in the third quarter. While big renewals and relocations in nearby hubs like El Segundo, Century City, and Marina del Rey signal broader recovery, the high local vacancy rate underscores ongoing challenges and potential opportunities for tenants seeking space in Culver City.
2. To avoid raising taxes on local residents, 7 L.A. County cities are pushing new measures to make tourists and Airbnb guests fund 911 and fire services (secretlosangeles.com) — Culver City voters are being asked to approve Measure T, which would raise the city's hotel and short‑term rental tax from 14% to 16% by 2028 to fund emergency services, mental health, and affordable housing. The proposal is part of a broader push by seven L.A. County cities to shift more of the cost of 911, fire protection, and infrastructure onto tourists and Airbnb guests instead of local sales taxes.
3. Lights, Camera, Kids! The Best Hollywood Studio Tours in Los Angeles (mommypoppins.com) — Families in Culver City can take advantage of having the Sony Pictures Studio Tour right in town, with kid-friendly stops like Ghostbusters sets, Spider-Man props, and visits to Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune stages. The guide compares Sony with Warner Bros., Universal, and Paramount, offers booking tips, suggests pairing tours with nearby attractions, and even recommends Culver City's Cafe Vida as an easy post-tour dining option.
4. PANORAMA: Europe says no Russia flag, anthem at youth festival; FIFA says 1.4% of World Cup social posts abusive; two swim WRs at World Cup (thesportsexaminer.com) — Culver City is being seriously considered by the Netherlands for its national hospitality house during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, on top of an already-confirmed partnership with New Zealand that will bring live programming and big-screen events to town. City Council has directed staff to negotiate with the Dutch Olympic committee, while the rest of the piece recaps a wide range of recent international sports results and governance news.
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