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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:

  • How you can join Culver City's Ballona Creek cleanup Saturday.
  • Can Culver City's Centaurs upset undefeated Warren on the road?
  • How new CTG artist residencies could shape shows in Culver City.

Also on today's calendar: Our Man in Santiago by Mark Wilding and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 78, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Culver City calls for volunteers to clear trash from Ballona Creek (westsidetoday.com) — Culver City is asking residents to help clean trash from Ballona Creek this Saturday, Sept. 19, with volunteers spread across five local sites from Sepulveda Boulevard to Baldwin Hills Overlook. The city's Public Works team will provide coordination, track pollution data for Heal the Bay, and answer questions by phone, making it easy for neighbors to pitch in for cleaner local waterways.
   

• Centaurs look to snap losing streak against 4-0 Warren Bears (culvercityobserver.com) — Culver City High's Centaurs head to Downey on Friday night aiming to snap a two-game skid against the undefeated Warren Bears, after a tough loss to Bishop Amat. With standout quarterback Nicholas Hoang leading the offense and several key players returning, coaches say the team must cut mistakes and handle Warren's explosive passing attack to regain momentum before league play.
   

• Center Theatre Group Announces 2026/27 LA Artist Residencies (culvercityobserver.com) — Center Theatre Group has announced its 2026–27 LA Artist Residencies, supporting local artists and companies whose work may appear at venues including the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. The program offers rehearsal space, costumes, office support, and development resources to artists like Taylor Mac, Lynell George, and Public Assembly, aiming to nurture new theatre rooted in Los Angeles communities.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Stephanie Loredo Secures Endorsements from Congressmembers Judy Chu and Sydney Kamlager-Dove, and More —Anthony Loredo Read on Patch
  • Compass Group, PLC posted a job opening for Purchasing Clerk- Intuit Dome in Inglewood. Apply here.
  • Auto-Chlor Services, LLC posted a job opening for Appliance Assembler in Santa Monica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Culver City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Inglewood

  • Raiders coach, QB discuss Sunday's matchup at Los Angeles Chargers — LIVE (reviewjournal.com)
  • Santa Monica Celebrates Over 20 Million Bus Rides (thesfnews.com)
  • 3 accused of homeless aid fraud in Los Angeles (thelalocal.org)

Santa Monica

  • Santa Monica Groups Win Prestigious Olmsted Network Award (smdp.com)
  • Casino Night & Luxury Auction at Santa Monica Pier - Sept. 19 (smdp.com)

West Hollywood

  • LA Restaurant Sushiya, A Celebrity Hotspot, To Close (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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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