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🌱 Patch AM: What Culver City’s new “prohousing” funding could mean for renters
Make time for Real Estate Investing Boot Camp on the Culver City Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Culver City? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Culver City's new "prohousing" funding could mean for renters
- What Westside political insiders will reveal at Village Well on Sept. 4
Also on today's calendar: Real Estate Investing Boot Camp and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- 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.
📸 Around Culver City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Culver City
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★ Featured events ★
- Real Estate Investing Boot Camp →
IMAN Cultural Center, 3376 Motor Ave, Los Angeles
9:00 am
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- SuperSets Comedy →
Village Well Books & Coffee, 9900 Culver Blvd #1b, Culver City
8:00 pm - Make-Up Pictures
Culver City Middle School Culver City, CA 90230
8:15 am - 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 - 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 - Family Friday & Coffee with the Staff
La Ballona Elementary School Culver City, CA 90232
8:35 am - Head Games Trivia Night @ Shakey's Pizza, Culver City. →
5604 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City
7:00 pm - Dog Man - The Musical →
Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd, Culver City
11:00 am - Ivy Station Night Market: Oktoberfest →
Ivy Station, 8840 National Blvd, Culver City
4:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Wednesday September 2
Friday September 4
Tuesday September 8
Saturday September 12
📣 Culver City Shout Outs!
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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)
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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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