Culver City Newsletter - November 2025
Published on November 13, 2025
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This Week
Listening Workshop for the Tri-School Area Mobility Study
The Culver City Public Works Department invites you to participate in an upcoming Listening Workshop for the Tri-School Area Mobility Study on Thursday, November 13thfrom 6:30 to 8 PM. The workshop will be held at Farragut Elementary Cafetorium.
The study will explore ways to improve circulation and safety in the Tri-School neighborhood. We want to hear from residents, students, families, and everyone who travels through the area. Share your thoughts about your mobility choices, what you like, and your improvement ideas for the Tri-School area.
Your input will help shape future improvements to make mobility safer and easier for all.
Learn more about the Tri-School Area Mobility Study.
Have questions? Contact Public Works Department Mobility and Traffic Engineering Division at (310) 253-5634 or traffic.engineering@culvercity.gov
Culver City: Colorful Communities - Final Call for Neighborhood Representatives
Culver City: Colorful Communities (CC:CC) is looking for five neighborhood representatives — one each from Blair Hills, Culver/West, Fox Hills, Lucerne/Higuera, and Sunkist Park — to help select the local artists who will create original poster artworks celebrating our city’s vibrant neighborhoods.
Representatives will serve on the Artist Selection Committee, reviewing applications and helping to recommend artists to the Cultural Affairs Commission.
This is your chance to help shape how your neighborhood’s story is told through art, highlighting its history, culture, and community spirit. Let’s celebrate the creativity that makes each corner of Culver City unique.The deadline is extended -- apply by Wednesday, November 19th.There is a $250 honorarium. Supported by the Cultural Affairs Commission and funded by the Cultural Trust Fund.
Culver City High School's AVPA Presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the Kirk Douglas Theatre
Join CCHS's AVPA for a magical evening with William Shakespeare’s timeless comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by Lee Margaret Hanson and performed by the Academy of Visual & Performing Arts.
Performance Schedule
- Evening Shows: November 13th–15th (Thursday–Saturday) at 7 PM
- Matinee: Sunday, November 16th at 2 PM
Location: Kirk Douglas Theatre
Discounted tickets for students, faculty, and staff will be available — promo codes will be sent directly to CCHS students and staff and to AVPA families. Tickets are available on the Center Theatre Group's website.
Culver City Plunge Food Drive
Join us in coming together as a community to make a positive impact on the lives of those facing food insecurity.
Those who donate four items will receive a free swim pass.
Donation Suggestions
- Canned vegetables such as corn, green beans and carrots, salsa, canned fruit and fruit cups
- Canned or pouched meat and tuna
- Water, electrolyte drinks such as Gatorade
- Pancake mix, rolled oats, granola and protein bars
- Low-sodium soups
- Quinoa, pasta sauce
- Popcorn, honey, jellies, jams, and freeze dried fruit
- Vegetable oil and other items with a decent shelf life
We also have a list of food resources and programs available to the Culver City community on our website.
This Month
Culver City Public Works Department Adjusts Street Sweeping Hours
Beginning in November, the Culver City Public Works Department is changing street sweeping times citywide and changing street sweeping parking restrictions from 4-hour windows to 2-hour windows.
Shorter windows will reduce the amount of time that parking is restricted on residential streets, improving parking access and making parking more convenient for residents.
The new sweeping schedule will allow the City to maintain effective street cleaning operations. The City has begun updating signage citywide, beginning in the eastern part of the City and progressing west. Learn more about the new street sweeping schedule and find an interactive online map.
Have questions? Contact Public Works Department Mobility and Traffic Engineering Division at (310) 253-5634 or traffic.engineering@culvercity.gov.
Community Invited to Sepulveda Connects Design Workshop
Join us at the first public workshop reimagining Sepulveda Blvd. on Monday, November 17th from 6 to 8 PM at the Rotunda Room inside Veterans Memorial Auditorium. Culver City is planning to implement Sepulveda Connects, a set of improvements to expand mobility options on Sepulveda Blvd by 2028. The project is currently in early design phases, so your input will be valuable as we advance to the next phases.
Can't make it? We're hosting more workshops throughout the winter. Check the Sepulveda Connects project website for more information.
Culver CityBus can take you to the workshop. Plan your trip on Google Maps.
Choose Culver City - Small Business Saturday is November 29th
To celebrate Culver City’s local businesses on Small Business Saturday, and throughout the year, you can:
- #SupportLocal: Supporting local businesses ensures their survival and success. Not comfortable going into a store or dining in? No problem! Many of our businesses offer online shopping, shipping, home delivery and curbside pickup! Just ask!
- #ShopSmall: Local business owners care about Culver City and their customers. Supporting our local small businesses maintains a sense of community, provide jobs, and supports a wide range of other local businesses too.
- #ChooseCommunity: When you choose to shop at a Culver City business, you choose community. Going out to dinner? Need something for the house? Purchasing a gift for a special person? Sending flowers? Choose Culver City! We have hundreds of small businesses that provide personal and exceptional products and services.
The City’s Choose CulverCity Buy Local, Love Local program highlights Culver City businesses and the benefits of shopping, dining, and working locally.
This Season
2025 Annual Downtown Culver City Holiday Tree Lighting Sled-tacular on December 4th
Downtown Culver City is pleased to welcome residents, neighbors, and guests to the 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting Sled-tacular, a beloved tradition for over 20 years that has been enjoyed by thousands of friends and families.
This year’s holiday season will once again be magically ushered in with a winter wonderland festival — 50 tons of fresh snow plus sledding, snowmen, and carnival games. Plus, visit with Santa in his first appearance of the season in Culver City with singing and music by 250 of the talented students from each of Culver City’s public schools.
Visit the Downtown Culver City webpage to pre-register for free sledding wristbands.
Join Culver City Fire & Police Departments to Support Men's Health this 'Movember'
Throughout the month of November, Culver City Firefighters and Police Officers are showing their support for the Movember Foundation — growing mustaches, raising awareness, or wearing Culver City Fire Department (CCFD) Movember T-shirts. The Movember Foundation's mission is to make a difference in men’s health, focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention.
CCFD Movember apparel will be available for purchase at Fire Station 1 (9600 Culver Boulevard) between 9 AM and 4 PM throughout November.
All proceeds will be contributed to the Movember Foundation. You can also contribute directly to the Culver City Firefighters Movember Team or the Culver City Police Department Movember Team.
Share Your Feedback: Future of Washington Boulevard's "Tree Surrounds"
The City of Culver City invites community members to share their feedback on the future of the Washington Boulevard “tree surrounds” — the sculptural light fixtures originally installed in 1998 along the Arts District corridor between National and Fairfax Avenues.
Designed by the Los Angeles firm Sussman/Prejza, the illuminated surrounds were created to celebrate Culver City’s cinematic heritage, each featuring the title of a film made locally. More than 25 years later, the system shows signs of wear and requires significant maintenance and restoration.
The City is exploring several options for the corridor’s future, which may include repairing, redesigning, or removing the tree surrounds. Community input will help guide decisions about how best to approach this next phase.
Please complete a brief survey on the "tree surrounds" by Thursday, November 21, 2025.
Your feedback will help inform the City’s evaluation of future options for these distinctive features of the Culver City Arts District streetscape.
In Case You Missed It
Culver CityBus Named 2025 Transit Agency of the Year
Culver CityBus has been named the 2025 Transit Agency of the Year by the California Transit Association (CTA).
This prestigious statewide honor recognizes a transit agency that demonstrates excellence in service delivery, innovation, and community impact. Being selected for this award is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of the entire Transportation Department team, as well as the continued support and leadership of the City Council.
This is the second time in five years (previously in 2020) that Culver CityBus has received this recognition — a testament to our agency’s consistent commitment to excellence, innovation, and collaboration. This recognition solidifies the role of Culver CityBus as a leader in California’s public transit landscape.
We are grateful to everyone who rides and supports Culver CityBus.
Culver City Celebrates Completion of Robertson Bus/Bike Lane Project
The City of Culver City celebrated the completion of the Robertson Bus/Bike Lane Project, a key infrastructure improvement designed to enhance bicycle, pedestrian, and transit access around the Culver City E Line Station.
Funded by the Metro Active Transportation Program, the project delivers several major improvements along Robertson Boulevard between Washington Boulevard and Venice Boulevard, including:
- Protected bike lanes that improve cyclist safety and connectivity
- Five dedicated bus layover bays serving Culver CityBus, Big Blue Bus, and Metro Los Angeles
- A widened sidewalk on the east side of Robertson Boulevard to improve pedestrian comfort and accessibility
- Removal of a right-turn slip lane at Robertson and Washington Boulevards to reduce vehicle-pedestrian conflict points
- Installation of stormwater treatment basins to improve water quality
- Planting of new trees to enhance the streetscape and provide shade
Learn more about the Robertson Bus/Bike Lane Project on the City's website and take a stroll for yourself.
A Letter to the Community from the City Manager
After 15 years of service to Culver City and 46 years in city management, City Manager John Nachbar is preparing to retire at end of the year.
In his community letter, John reflects on the lessons learned and his hopes for Culver City’s continued health, safety and spirit.
Join us in thanking John for his many years of leadership and dedication to our community and read John's full message on the City's website.