Culver City Newsletter - September 2025
Published on September 05, 2025
Check Out This Month's Culver City Newsletter
The new Culver City monthly newsletter is here with a new layout. We have changed the format to better inform and allow for the community to plan for upcoming events the City is producing. As we ease into the fall season, there are plenty of opportunities to get engaged with the City.
This Week
Voters Approve Measure CL, City Council to Certify Results
Final election results show voters approved Measure CL, which would impose a general sales tax at the rate of ¼ cent per dollar. Of the 6,447 votes, 67.1% of Culver City voters marked yes.
- Yes: 4,327 (67.1%)
- No: 2,120 (32.9%)
The final results will be certified at the City Council Meeting on Monday, September 8th. Measure CL will provide funding for general City services including: maintaining three fully staffed fire stations/ 911 emergency response times; retaining firefighters, paramedics, police officers; homeless reduction services/ encampment prevention; improving parks/ fields; repairing potholes/ streets/ storm drains; senior/ youth services and other General Fund uses, by enacting a ¼ cent sales tax, providing approximately $5,600,000 annually until ended by voters.
Culver CityBus Kicks Off Football Season with SoFi Express
Game day just got easier! The Culver CityBus Line 99 – SoFi Express will begin its regular season service this Sunday, September 7th to help fans ride to SoFi Stadium with ease, comfort, and affordability.
Whether you’re rooting for the Rams or backing the Bolts, Culver CityBus has your ride to the action covered.
- Direct round-trip service from Westfield Culver City Transit Center (6000 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230) to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
- Operates every weekend home game for both the LA Rams and LA Chargers.
- Buses run every 20 minutes, starting three hours before kickoff and continuing until the start of the first quarter.
- Return buses begin at the start of the third quarter.
- $2 round-trip base fare – skip traffic and expensive parking.
For more details, visit the Line 99x Information page or call our live customer support at (310) 253-6500.
Drop-In Lap Swim Begins at The Plunge
Starting Monday, September 8th, Culver City Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department will offer drop-in lap swim at The Plunge! Times are as follows:
- M/W/F: 6 AM - Noon — 3 lanes
- T/Th: 7 PM - 9 PM — 2 lanes
- Sat/Sun: 12 PM - 3 PM — 2 lanes
No pre-registration required, just show up and pay at the door. Same rate as regular lap swim. This trial period will go through December 13th.
This Month
Jazz Nights Return to Culver City in September
The City of Culver City welcomes you to enjoy Sunday evenings in September at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. Talented jazz musicians will perform each Sunday, beginning at 7 PM. Tickets start at $15, with premium seats available for $20. Tickets go up $5 beginning September 8th. Join us as we hear beautiful sound from award-winning musicians from across the nation. It is the perfect way to wind down your weekends in Downtown Culver City.
Jazz Nights Lineup
- September 14th - Jason Marsalis
- September 21st - ELEW plays Sting - with trio and vocalist
- September 28th - Jose Rizo's Picoso (Latin sextet)
Tickets for Jazz Nights are now available for purchase on the Center Theater Group website.
Culver City Hosts Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
We are excited to invite the community to a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration on Saturday, September 27th from 5 to 10 PM at the Glorya Kaufman Community Center on the Wende Museum grounds. This event is free and family friendly with a number of activities for all ages including:
- PBS SoCal Artbound series of short-format documentaries
- Panel discussions with artists
- Multicultural music and dance
- Art display, poetry & resource tables
- Food and drinks
Be sure to add it to your calendar and join us for a new tradition here in Culver City!
Join Coastal Cleanup Day 2025 in Culver City and the Surrounding Area
Coastal Cleanup Day is an international day of action to protect our oceans, watersheds, and wildlife from debris and plastic pollution.
Coordinated by Heal the Bay, there are plans to have six sites available for people to choose from in the Culver City area, with more than 70 across Los Angeles County. On Saturday, September 20th from 9 AM to noon, thousands of volunteers will help tackle Los Angeles’s marine debris crisis. You can register for Coastal Cleanup Day on Heal the Bay's website.
This Season
Save the Date: Tito's Fiesta Mexicana
Tito's Tacos is once again hosting a traditional Mexican Fiesta in Celebration of National Taco Day on Saturday, October 4th. This annual celebration, now in its eighth year, will bring together a diverse community to celebrate Mexican culture and support the local arts. All proceeds from the event will be contributed to the Culver City Arts Foundation.
Live music and entertainment performances are scheduled throughout the event from 3 PM to 8 PM.
Community Invited to 2025 Abilities Carnival and Resource Fair
Please join the City of Culver City's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department for our annual Abilities Carnival and Resource Fair. The fair is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 5th at the Culver City Senior Center from noon to 3 PM. The fair is free to attend and will be feature live entertainment, food, games, prizes, arts, crafts, and more. To RSVP to attend, please complete the form linked below or call (310) 253-6748. We can't wait to see you there!
Visit the 2025 Abilities Carnival and Resource Fair RSVP form.
Culver City Art Walk & Roll 2025 Returns in October
The Culver City Arts District and Arts District Residents Association are proud to present this year’s Art Walk & Roll Festival on Saturday, October 18th from 11 AM to 7 PM.
Events will take place throughout Culver City Arts District, including a designated street closure that stretches along the Arts District (Washington Blvd will be closed between La Cienega Ave and Hutchison Ave).
The festival will feature live music, beer garden, eclectic food, children’s activities and more! Visit established art galleries with special installations, explore the popup marketplace featuring arts and crafts vendors, and enjoy the neighborhood block party.
In Case You Missed It
28 Nations' Diplomats Visit Culver City, Explore Opportunities Around LA 2028 Olympics
In August, 28 nations’ diplomats visited the Heart of Screenland as we look to the future of what the LA 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games will bring. We welcome the world to visit and enjoy what we have to offer. During the visit, the City of Culver City hosted the Los Angeles Consular Corps, sharing the transformative opportunities found here before, during, and after the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games. Mayor Dan O’Brien led the presentation with City insights from our Planning & Development Director Mark Muenzer on future growth and space ready to be transformed, as well as Cultural Affairs Manager Sally Unsworth with a presentation on the blossoming arts and culture scene.
Netherlands Honorary Consul General Reinout Oerlemans and NBSO Los Angeles Director Peter Post shared their perspectives about the investment and engagement possibilities. And finally, Culver City’s own famed urban architect, Eric Owen Moss, presented his remarkable and conceptually challenging designs that look to stand the test of time. We're excited to see the future! You can watch a video about the visit on the City's YouTube channel.
'The Speedway' Mural Unveiled at the Farragut Connector
“The Speedway” public art mural is now complete at the Farragut Connector located between Jasmine Ave and Jackson Ave. Created by world-renowned LA-based artist Sonia Romero, the piece is a whimsical and elegant homage to the surrounding neighborhood of Carlson Park. In the 1920s, it was home to two speedways; a thoroughbred racing track and later, the AAA Automotive Speedway. Romero’s composition, inspired by an aerial photograph of the locale, depicts historic elements.
With a community-involved selection of the artist, the piece was commissioned in conjunction with the Culver City Art in Public Places Program. Check out the mural in person or the photos of 'The Speedway' on the City's instagram page.
Fiesta La Ballona Welcomes Thousands for Annual Party in the Park
Thank you to everyone who endured the hot August days and enjoyed the 2025 edition of Fiesta La Ballona. From impressive musical acts to fun rides, delicious food, and community booths, we enjoyed bringing people together at the Veterans Memorial Park. Check out the video wrap up of Fiesta and we'll see you again next year!