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In today's newsletter:

  • How could the 10200 Jefferson decision reshape this Culver City corridor?
  • What priorities is Culver City’s new city manager setting for residents?
  • How a routine Culver City traffic stop uncovered thousands in stolen goods

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Los Angeles! and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Wednesday: Heavy rain, thunderstorm, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Thursday: Occasional rain, temps: high: 65, low: 56.
  • Friday: A couple of showers, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Next City Council Agenda to Consider 10200 Jefferson (culvercitycrossroads.com) — Culver City residents will get a chance to weigh in on the proposed auto repair and vehicle services facility at 10200 Jefferson Blvd. at a City Council hearing on January 12, 2026. The council will consider an appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval and a CEQA exemption at City Hall’s Mike Balkman Council Chambers.
   

2. Culver City's New City Manager Signs on for 'Commitment, Collaboration, and Community' (culvercitycrossroads.com) — Culver City’s new City Manager, Odis Jones, introduces himself to residents and outlines a leadership approach centered on transparency, accountability, and collaboration. He praises former City Manager John Nachbar and city staff, emphasizes equity and high-quality services, and invites the community to partner with City Hall in shaping the city’s future.
   

3. Traffic Stop in Culver City Leads to Organized Retail Theft Arrests (westsidetoday.com) — Culver City police say a Dec. 18 traffic stop near Sepulveda Boulevard and Slauson Avenue led to the arrest of two people and the recovery of more than $2,000 in allegedly stolen clothing from multiple nearby stores. Officers report the driver was already under post-release supervision for a prior robbery conviction when the vehicle was pulled over for dangerous driving.
   

4. Robert Nakamura, ‘Godfather' of Asian American Film, Dies at 88 (nytimes.com) — Culver City is mourning filmmaker and educator Robert Nakamura, who died at 88 at his home here in June from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Widely regarded as the “godfather” of Asian American media, he transformed his childhood incarceration at Manzanar into groundbreaking films, activism, and decades of teaching at UCLA that reshaped how Japanese American stories are told.
   

5. Los Angeles home architecture design (e-architect.com) — For Culver City homeowners eyeing a remodel or new build, this guide explains how Los Angeles–area rules, seismic safety, and design trends will shape your project. It walks through building codes, earthquake resilience, sustainability, hillside challenges, and permitting, and even nods to notable homes like a “Second House in Culver City” as design inspiration.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • SigAlert for the I-210 west off-ramp at Roxford St. in Sylmar is canceled and the ramp is now open.
    7:01AM on Dec 23: Sigalert issued in Sylmar: The Roxford St off-ramp from WB I-210 will be blocked until further notice due to police activity. (Nextdoor )
  • Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Culver City. Apply here.
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