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Coming up: Stunning Open House Event at The Castle on the Culver City Patch calendar

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Hello again Culver City! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How CCPD tracked down suspects in a violent Washington Boulevard robbery
  • How a Culver City classroom is launching real gaming careers
  • Which free rainy-day spots include Culver City’s own Cold War museum?

Also on today's calendar: Stunning Open House Event at The Castle and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: I got fired from the M&M factory. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Culver Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Periods of rain, with a high of 62 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy with a few showers, temps: high: 63, low: 55.
  • Monday: Rather cloudy, showers around, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• CCPD Arrests Multiple Suspects in Armed Robbery (culvercityobserver.com) — Culver City police say they’ve arrested multiple suspects tied to an armed motel robbery on the 13400 block of Washington Boulevard in early December. Detectives used forensic evidence to identify vehicles and three Los Angeles residents, underscoring CCPD’s focus on tracking down violent offenders even after they leave the city. No ongoing public safety threat is mentioned.
   

• Inside Culver City High School's game design program that's already getting students jobs (abc7.com) — Culver City High School’s game design program is giving local students real-world skills and even early jobs in the gaming industry. Under teacher Kian Darien, teens learn coding, animation, production, and teamwork in a studio-style environment that has already inspired transfers to the school and helped graduates advance into college game development programs.
   

• 30 Free Things To Do Indoors in Los Angeles: Free Places To Play Indoors on Cold and Rainy Days (mommypoppins.com) — If you’re stuck inside on a rainy day, this guide rounds up dozens of free indoor spots across greater Los Angeles, including Culver City’s Wende Museum, a Cold War history gem best suited for teens and tweens. Use it to plan low-cost outings that mix learning and play, from big-name museums to smaller neighborhood favorites.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Culver City

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Other local events
    Monday January 5
  • Book Club & Cat Toys (grades 6-12)
    Mar Vista Branch Library
    4:30 pm
  • English Conversation Group With Stephanie
    Mar Vista Branch Library
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday January 6
  • Walk-in Tutoring With Dennis
    Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
    12:30 pm
    • Wednesday January 7
  • Walk-In Tutoring With Cheri
    Playa Vista Branch Library
    10:00 am
  • Walk-In Tutoring With Bo-Gay
    Playa Vista Branch Library
    10:00 am
  • Walk-In Tutoring With Margie
    Playa Vista Branch Library
    10:00 am
  • Walk-In Tutoring With Pat
    Playa Vista Branch Library
    10:00 am
  • Computer Classes
    Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
    3:00 pm
    • Friday January 9
  • Godspell
    Culver City Elks Lodge #1917 , 11160 Washington Pl , Culver City
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Culver City, CA in Culver City. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Inglewood

  • Celtics keen to slow Kawhi Leonard, snap Clippers' win streak (statenews.net)
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Santa Monica

  • Santa Monica Rents Drop, Home Prices Fall 10.5% in Cooling Market (smdp.com)

Los Angeles

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-- The Patch AM Team

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