The first official community step toward shaping an environmentally sound Culver City ban on usage of polystyrene food containers will be taken in a month. On Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the unusual and perhaps inconvenient hour of 9 a.m., in Council Chambers, the Sustainability Subcommittee of the City Council will convene a community meeting. Councilpersons Meghan Sahli-Wells and Goran Eriksson … Read More
Apples, Oranges and John Nachbar
Mr. Fulwood. Photo: Arin Mikailian / Los Angeles Wave
On the morning of John Nachbar’s record sixth anniversary as city manager of Culver City, how different is he from his predecessors? “That would be difficult to judge,” says former City Councilman Andy Weissman. After the City Charter was changed 10 years ago – from the primary executive being a chief administrative officer to the more powerful role of the … Read More
The No. 1 Passion of John Nachbar, New City Manager
Mr. Nachbar
[Editors Note: This story originally appeared when John Nachbar was hired as city manager out of Kansas six summers ago.] Since he just returned to work this morning in Overland Park, KS, from a long-planned vacation to Scotland for the British Open, one of his signature sporting events, you might have expected John Nachbar to reply “golf” when asked what, … Read More
Anniversary Waltz Today for Nachbar
John Nachbar
Happy anniversary, John Nachbar. Six years ago this morning, the Shawnee, KS, native launched what would become the longest tenure for a city manager in the colorful history of Culver City. Alright, it only was a decade ago that the Charter Review Committee agreed to replace the less executive-centric chief administrative officer form of government with a reasonably strong – … Read More
VA Cops Dole Out Another Beating
While VA officer rips down flag, Mark Garvin photographs scene for fellow Veterans. At right, Ted Hayes, Mr. Patriot.
Fellow Veterans and Friends of Veterans, During last Sunday’s weekly protest by Veterans seeking to have the VA property returned to the care of needy military Veterans, an armed VA officer named Morales came outside at the VA to illegally seize the American flag of Mr. Patriot, Ted Hayes. Three witnesses were standing close by: Mr. Hayes, Vietnam Veteran Mark … Read More
Growing up with an Ultra-Preppy Father
For 20 years, Dr. Arnold’s father, Nick, wrote the monologue for the Tonight Show, here with Johnny Carson, right, and sidekick Ed McMahon. Photo: AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac
Fourth in a series. Re: “Josh Arnold Tells Us What the Norm Was” Growing up in a laughter-filled Westside home where his television writer father regaled his children’s friends, new School District Supt. Josh Arnold, loves talking about his celebrity parent, Nick Arnold. Dr. Joshua Arnold’s family was special, as you shortly will see. The oldest of the three Arnold … Read More
Eriksson Sees a Juicy Enviro Opportunity
Mr. Eriksson, right, with former Vice Mayor Andy Weissman
Starting with the City Council’s intention to eventually ban food containers made of Styrofoam, new member Goran Eriksson said he sees this opening “as an opportunity to address issues with Styrofoam in general,” to make a far broader strike for the environment than ever before. “Right now we are landfilling a lot of Styrofoam,” said Mr. Eriksson, a muscular advocate … Read More
No Change in 72-Hour Enforcement, Bixby Says
Not all abandoned cars are so obvious. Photo: Beyond My Ken, via Wikimedia Commons
Despite concerns expressed by several residents in recent days, officially there is no change in Culver City’s 72-hour street parking limit. “No policy change,” Police Chief Scott Bixby said. No change in the degree of enforcement – a 72-hour limit, followed by a warning, with the car being towed if it still is in place on Day Four. “No increase … Read More
Typical Hostile Olympic Environment for Israel
Judo fighter Yarden Gerbi won a bronze Wednesday, Israel’s first Olympic medal since 2008. Photo: Rex Features via Associated Press)
Dateline Jerusalem — Having been a klutz most of my life, from sprains to broken bones, “What is your favorite sport?” meant enjoying sports as a spectator, not as a participant. My claim to fame was speedwalking from one end of the UCLA campus to the other in record time while others ran after me asking, “Where is the fire?” … Read More
Rose Seeks to Clarify Parcel Tax Record
Steve Rose
The Storm Water parcel tax that the City Council has placed on the Nov. 8 general election is set to affect all property owners in Culver City, not just homeowners. It is not a tax on direct toxic spills, as was mentioned by Dr. Khin Khin Gyi in her essay two days ago (“Clean Water Tax: Who Should Pay?”). The … Read More