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Good day Culver City! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What did CCUSD's superintendent reveal in his State of the District?
  • How did a Culver City homelessness nonprofit lose major public contracts?
  • How a flexible Culver City floor plan keeps generations comfortable together

Also on today's calendar: Live improv comedy show! 🎭😂 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 77, low: 67.
  • Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. CCUSD State of the District – Dr. Jiménez Speaks on Progress (culvercitycrossroads.com) — Culver City families get a detailed look at how CCUSD is performing, with Superintendent Alfonso Jiménez highlighting strong state dashboard ratings, rising test scores—especially in science—and upcoming Measure E-funded construction at several elementary schools. He also stressed the need for better attendance and a clear district policy on AI, underscoring how daily student presence directly affects both learning and school funding.
   

2. Founder of Nonprofit Named in Councilmember Price's Corruption Case Faces Federal Fraud Charge (westsidecurrent.com) — A founder of Culver City homelessness nonprofit Home At Last has been charged with federal wire fraud, accused of misusing millions intended for housing people experiencing homelessness. The case, which also led LAHSA to terminate key contracts, raises serious questions about oversight of public funds flowing to local service providers that Culver City residents rely on across Los Angeles County.
   

3. How to Bring Several Generations Under One Roof, but Out of Each Other's Hair (mansionglobal.com subscription) — Designers are rethinking multigenerational living, and one example is a Culver City home whose ground floor flexes between office, playroom and private suite as family needs change. The article explores ADUs, curbless layouts and village-like home clusters that let aging parents stay close while preserving privacy, offering ideas Culver City homeowners can adapt as relatives move in or health needs evolve.
   

4. Andrew Carnegie Foundation Approves 44 Grants Totaling $42,350,000 (carnegie.org) — Culver City's own Actors Gang just landed a three-year, $300,000 grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation to support its educational programming. The award is part of a $42.35 million package for civic and cultural groups worldwide, and it should help expand the troupe's arts outreach and learning opportunities for local students and families.
   

5. Photos: Top shots from Friday's Week 4 high school football games (dailynews.com) — Culver City football fans can spot familiar faces in a big Southern California photo gallery, including standout shots of Culver City High's game against Warren on Friday night. The collection also highlights action from Mater Dei, Sierra Canyon, Inglewood, Long Beach Poly, and other programs, offering a visual snapshot of Week 4's biggest matchups.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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