Culver City
California
City Of Culver City
Spanish Explorers claimed California in the 1500s but it wasn't until 1769 that King Carlos III of Spain mandated colonization. Father Junipero Serra then began to establish missions, which functioned as the center of activities from San Diego upward, between 1769 and 1823. The Native Americans in this area traversed this valley in search of food. Because of their proximity to the San Gabriel Mission, (est.1771), they were called The Gabrielinos.
In 1781, a nearby settlement began as "El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de Los Angeles". Early families that settled in La Ballona Valley came on different expeditions. Francisco Salvador Lugo, for example, came on Rivera's 1774 trip from Sinaloa, Mexico, and was one of the soldiers present at the founding of the pueblo of Los Angeles in 1781. He and his descendents served in different places before they arrived in this valley. Another soldado, José Manuel Machado and his wife, Maria, traveled from Sinaloa, Mexico on the Rivera expedition of 1781. Machado continued to serve as a soldier in different locations until he retired to the pueblo of Los Angeles in 1797. Jose Machado's death in 1810 forced the sons to provide for the family's future. AgustÃn and his brother Ygnacio Machado, after unsuccessful attempts to acquire land near the pueblo, decided to settle in this valley and raise cattle on Rancho La Ballona which they established in 1819 with two partners, Felipe Talamantes and his son Tomás. Landgrants became confused under Spanish and Mexican rule, and eventually California won independence, becoming our 31st state in 1850. Culver City was formed from portions of the 14,000 acre Rancho La Ballona (Machado/Talamantes property) and Rincón de Los Bueyes (Higuera/Lopez property).
It was Harry H. Culver, from Milford, Nebraska, who dreamed of a balanced city. He started plans for the city that carries his name in 1913, and it became an incorporated entity in 1917. He established the city in a temperate zone, along a transportation route, alongside railroad tracks, halfway between the growing pueblo of Los Angeles and Abbot Kinney's resort of Venice. Culver City began to do the business of developing itself, as a 1.2 square mile area, centered about our little Main Street. In the early days of the city, the trustees concentrated on the actions necessary to form the city. City tracts and streets were named and paved, a numbering system was adopted, and employees hired to take care of the business of the city. The Fire and Police Departments were established. The economic balance had begun, with the studios forming the early economic base. Industry came in the form of Western Stove in 1922, then the Helms Bakeries in 1930, and then the Hayden Industrial Tract was established in the 1940s. Prohibition spawned a plethora of night spots and bootlegging in the 1920s and 1930s, with World War II stalling growth in the 1940s. Car Dealerships replaced the night spots on Washington Boulevard in the 1950s.
Over the years, more than forty annexations increased city size to about five square miles. Culver City transitioned from a general law city to a charter city in 1947. In addition to city government, schools became a part of the community, and by 1949, Culver City had its own Unified School District, meaning that education was available through secondary school. The five-member Board of Education governs Culver City's public schools just as the five member elected City Council governs the city. Other elected city officials include the City Clerk and City Treasurer. By 1971, the City Council became aware of the need for redevelopment, and formed the Culver City Redevelopment Agency. The first major project accomplished under the Agency was the Fox Hills Mall, which opened in 1975. Redevelopment is ongoing. By the year 2000, the city had quadrupled in size and became a community of nearly 40,000 residents.
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City Of Culver City Daily Digest Bulletin - March 1, 2023
Ballona Creek Clean Up WHEN Saturday, March 4th 9 AM to 12 PM WHERE Northwest side of Ballona Creek at Centinela Ave Join Ballona Creek Renaissance and Women in Cleantech & Sustainability at the Ballona Creek Clean Up! Street…
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Agenda Now Available for the Cultural Affairs Commission Regular Meeting on February 21, 2023 Cultural Affairs Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Details: When Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 7:00 PM Where Mike Balkman Council Chambers …
Read More »City Of Culver City : E-Waste Collection And Paper Shredding Event at Syd Kronenthal Park
E-Waste Collection & Paper Shredding Event with Homeboy Recycling WHEN Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. WHERE Syd Kronenthal Park: 3459 McManus Avenue, enter at Roberts Avenue from Washington Boulevard The City is…
Read More »2023 Culver City Performing Arts Grant Program Awards
On December 5, 2022, the City Council of the City of Culver City awarded over $213,000 in 2023 Performing Arts Grants as recommended by the City’s Cultural Affairs Commission. Twenty-nine (29) non-profit arts organizations will receive grants…
Read More »City Of Culver City Daily Digest Bulletin - January 5, 2023
Agenda Now Available for the Regular Consolidated City Council Meeting on January 9, 2023 Regular Consolidated City Council Meeting Attend In-person or virtually Via Webex Meeting Details: When Monday, January 9, 2023 Regular Session:…
Read More »City Of Culver City Daily Digest Bulletin - December 23, 2022
City Council Provides Direction to Develop a Camping Ordinance and Explore Safe Camping Sites At the December 21, 2022 Special City Council Meeting, City staff provided a Presentation to the City Council regarding homelessness in the community.…
Read More »City Of Culver City Daily Digest Bulletin - December 16, 2022
The Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee Invites Nominations for the Equity and Human Relations Award THE EQUITY AND HUMAN RELATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE INVITES NOMINATIONS FOR THE EQUITY AND HUMAN RELATIONS AWARD The Culver City Equity…
Read More »Council Members O'Brien and Puza Sworn into Office - New Mayor and Vice Mayor Selected
On December 12, 2022, the City Council of the City of Culver City held its transition meeting, which followed the November 8, 2022 City Council election. Officials and community members said farewell to former Mayor Dr. Daniel Lee and Council Member…
Read More »City Of Culver City Daily Digest Bulletin - December 9, 2022
Final Election Results of the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election The Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder's Office has completed tallying the last ballots and has certified the election results as final. The ballot included Measure BL…
Read More »City Of Culver City Daily Digest Bulletin - October 12, 2022
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services (PRCS) Department Presents Teen Mental Health Workshop WHEN Thursday, October 20, 2022 4-5 PM Where Culver City Teen Center 4153 Overland Ave. Culver City, CA 90230 Insight Treatment is proud to…
Read More »City Of Culver City Daily Digest Bulletin - October 1, 2022
Culver Arts Fundraiser on Tuesday, October 4th at Tito's Tacos Culver Arts Fundraiser! - Tito's Fiesta Mexicana featuring Entertainment, Tito's Tacos, and Tito's Handmade Vodka Tuesday, October 4th, 2 PM - 9 PM Tito's Tacos,…
Read More »City Of Culver City Daily Digest Bulletin - September 2, 2022
Agenda Now Available for the PRCS Commission Regular Meeting on September 6, 2022 Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission Meeting Meeting Details: When Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 7:00 PM Where In-Person Regular Meeting at…
Read More »City Of Culver City Daily Digest Bulletin - August 24, 2022
Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) Project: Venice Boulevard Mobility Improvements (Lincoln - National) (On Venice Boulevard from Lincoln Boulevard to National Boulevard) The City of Culver City is sharing this announcement from…
Read More »City Of Culver City Daily Digest Bulletin - August 12, 2022
Pursuant to the City Charter of the City of Culver City and Section 10225 of the Elections Code (E.C.) of the State of California, “if nomination papers for an incumbent officer of the city are not filed by or on the 88th day before the…
Read More »City of Culver City : Daily Digest Bulletin - August 10, 2022
Notice of Funding Availability - Culver City Performing Arts Grant Program Grant guidelines and applications for 2023 performances are posted. The Culver City Performing Arts Grant Program offers project grants for music, theatre and dance.…
Read More »City Of Culver City - Cancellation Notice For The July 27, 2022 Regular Planning Commission Meeting
Cancellation Notice For The July 27, 2022 Regular Planning Commission Meeting NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Culver City for Wednesday, July 27, 2022 is cancelled and shall not be held.…
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Public Notification Various Intersections Upgraded for Pedestrian Safety! The Public Works Department's Mobility and Traffic Engineering Division has been implementing several enhancements at intersections with traffic signals to better serve…
Read More »City Of Culver City Daily Digest Bulletin - July 15, 2022
Cultural Affairs Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Details: When Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 7:00 PM Where In-Person Meeting at the Mike Balkman Council Chambers 9770 Culver Blvd., Culver City, First Floor Face masks are required to be…
Read More »City of Culver City Daily Digest Bulletin - June 29, 2022
12 Culver City Businesses Achieve Certifications in Sustainability On June 1, 2022, Culver City Mayor Dr. Daniel Lee commended 12 newly certified sustainable businesses as part of Culver City’s Sustainable Business Certification Program…
Read More »City Of Culver City Daily Digest Bulletin - June 29, 2022
California Air Resources Board Seeking Community Input on Draft Inglewood Oil Field Communities Air Monitoring Plan California Air Resources Board Requests Community Input on Draft Study of Neighborhood Air near Petroleum Sources (SNAPS)…
Read More »City Of Culver City Daily Digest Bulletin - June 21, 2022
What Culver City Landlords & Tenants Need to Know: Relocation Assistance & Buyout Agreements The City Council adopted its permanent Rent Control Ordinance and permanent Tenant Protections Ordinance on September 29, 2020. Both went into…
Read More »City Of Culver City Daily Digest Bulletin - June 21, 2022
What Culver City Landlords & Tenants Need to Know: Relocation Assistance & Buyout Agreements The City Council adopted its permanent Rent Control Ordinance and permanent Tenant Protections Ordinance on September 29, 2020. Both went into…
Read More »City Of Culver City Daily Digest Bulletin - June 17, 2022
Dance Performances at Ivy Substation on June 17, 18 and 19, 2022 Los Angeles Choreographers & Dancers "2 years of this time without end..." from Louise Reichlin & Dancers Friday June 17, 2022 at 7 PM Saturday & Sunday June 18…
Read More »City Of Culver City Daily Digest Bulletin - June 16, 2022
Culver CityBus Receives $645,750 to Analyze City’s Transit System and Develop Sustainability Roadmap The Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) announced in early June that the Culver City Transportation Department – Culver…
Read More »City Of Culver City Daily Digest Bulletin - June 14, 2022
Culver City residents will have the opportunity to safely dispose of household hazardous waste and electronic waste free of charge at a Countywide Household Hazardous and E-Waste Roundup. The Roundup will take place in Culver City at the Wende…
Read More »City Of Culver City Daily Digest Bulletin - May 27, 2022
Jazz Hands Homecoming Concert Benefitting Teens & Adults on the Autism Spectrum This Weekend Jazz Hands Homecoming Concert Benefitting Teens & Adults On The Autism Spectrum When Saturday, May 28th from 2pm to 4pm Where Culver Steps…
Read More »City of Culver City Daily Digest Bulletin - May 14, 2022
Get Involved! Apply Now to be Appointed to a Commission, Board, or Committee Now Accepting Applications for Commissions, Boards, and Committees Announcement of the Application Period for Culver City Commission, Board, and Committee Appointments…
Read More »City Of Culver City Daily Digest Bulletin - May 4, 2022
Temporary Closure of Ballona Creek Bike Path beginning May 5, 2022 between National Blvd and Duquesne Ave Ballona Creek Bike Path Closure Temporary Closure When May 5, 2022 to mid-May 2022 Where Ballona Creek Bike Path Between National…
Read More »City of Culver City Daily Digest Bulletin - April 25, 2022
E WASTE AND CONFIDENTIAL PAPER SHREDDING EVENT When Saturday May 7, 2012 9am-1pm Where Syd Kronenthal Park 3459 McManus, Culver City Homeboy Recycling will provide Culver City with several convenient electronics recycling services,…
Read More »City of Culver City Daily Digest Bulletin - April 20, 2022
It's Time for a Tea Party! PRCS Department Presents Mother's Day Tea Party To Go! WHEN Saturday, May 7, 2022 Virtual Concert at 2:30 PM Join Culver City Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department in celebrating all women who…
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