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What's up Culver City! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How can Leadership Culver City change your role in local government?
  • How safe are idle oil wells near Culver City homes?
  • Why was NPR’s foreign-policy show anchored from Culver City?

Also on today's calendar: Open House| 455 Castle Pl and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 68 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 72, low: 50.
  • Monday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Leadership Culver City Offers Hands-On Civics Sessions (culvercitycrossroads.com) — A new Leadership Culver City class starts in January, giving residents a structured, hands-on way to learn how Culver City government works and connect with local leaders. Alumni include the current mayor, city commissioners, and nonprofit volunteers. Monthly sessions from January through June are capped at about two dozen participants to encourage real discussion and civic engagement.
   

• LA County Sues Oil Companies Over Idle Inglewood Wells Allegedly Leaking Toxic Pollution (westsidetoday.com) — Culver City previously secured a settlement requiring Sentinel Peak Resources to plug 15 oil wells by 2027, and now Los Angeles County is suing several operators over allegedly leaking idle wells at the Inglewood oil field. County officials say improperly sealed wells may be exposing more than a million nearby residents to toxic pollution and are seeking civil penalties and enforcement of decommissioning obligations.
   

• From Venezuela to Ukraine, Trump is shaking up American diplomacy around the world (wamc.org) — You’ll hear Culver City mentioned right at the top of this NPR “All Things Considered” segment, as host Ailsa Chang anchors from here while unpacking major foreign-policy moves under Trump. The conversation focuses on U.S. actions off Venezuela’s coast, shifting strategy toward Europe, and broader diplomatic tensions, offering context rather than local impact.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • All clear after standoff in Palmdale, California. Suspect arrested.
    12:09AM on Dec 12: The suspect has been arrested, per reports from KTLA citing authorities. No further updates will be provided. 8:45PM on Dec 11:… (Nextdoor )
  • "Avoid the area" due to standoff in Palmdale, California.
    8:06PM on Dec 11: Residents are being instructed to avoid the area, shelter in place and use alternate routes near 35th Street East and Avenue R‑4 in… (Nextdoor )
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Culver City. Apply here.
  • Macy's posted a job opening for Retail Merchandising Support Associate, Culver City Center - Full Time in Culver City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Culver City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Inglewood

  • Nonprofit Electric Moon helps homeless children express themselves through music and art (dailynews.com)
  • Rams Share Davante Adams' Status Ahead of Lions Showdown (macon.com)

Santa Monica

  • Construction To Replace Santa Monica Pier Bridge Begins: What To Know (patch.com)
  • Santa Monica Walk Draws 1,000 for Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Awareness - Santa Monica Daily Press (smdp.com)
  • Ice at Santa Monica Returns for One Last Skate Through Jan. 6 (smobserved.com)

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