Week in Review: Enrollment Caps, Flying Kids and Construction Woes

Here's a recap of what went on in Culver City from July 12-18: 

Monday

Culver City Patch gave its readers the hottest items on the City Council meeting agenda. The buzz of the night revolved around construction, parking, more parking and the city hiking up the transient occupancy tax. 

Patch reporters found the best places to shop for under $100. 

The City Council decides to put a new transient occupancy tax rate on the November ballot. 

Tuesday 

Stonemason Rude Calderon gave us an inside peek into his craft. 

Farmers market vendor Dexter Scott played jazz to make his sprouts grow. 

Homeowners won a crucial battle against West Los Angeles College--but the fight isn't over yet. 

Wednesday

Culver City Little League went on to the District 25 championship--and won. 

A Patch reporter checked out the new George Billis Gallery exhibit, "On Paper." 

The Board of Education capped their enrollment and the number of incoming permit students. 

Thursday 

A Holocaust survivor shows us the garden that has become a sanctuary and a place full of memories. 

Nathalie Gaulthier's cirque students performed for Patch in an exclusive video. 

The City Council is considers nixing free parking--and the owner of Tender Greens responds. 

Friday

Even if the cash isn't flowin', there are plenty of fun and family-friendly things to do this summer. Be sure to check out the free plays at Carlson Park. 

In the mood for a good wine? See our top five. 

Saturday

Head over to Le Saint Amour for an little piece of Paris in Culver City. 

is moving forward with her wrongful death suit against the state and Sgt. Scott Ansman. Ansman was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder in 2009 for beating then-pregnant Harris to death at the California Army National Guard armory in Culver City.