Week in Review: Robberies, Electric Cars and the Food Court

For those who think Culver City is a sleepy little town, this week might have proved them wrong. In just a few days, a local Ross store was robbed, several burglaries occurred and an alleged bank robber went to court. On the lighter side of the news, we met an adorable Lion King-named pooch, found the perfect pancakes in Culver City and met a man from Denmark who loves his electric car. 

In cased you missed any news, read on for a recap.

MONDAY

Visit these sub shops and you'll be seeing sandwiches in a whole new way.

The council said it would pursue litigation if its concerns about an environmental impact report for a West Los Angeles College project were not resolved by Friday. Update: According to Councilman Scott Malsin, the city will be "filing suit in order to protect our rights."

Forget the cupcake—baking and business entrepreneurs Cami Yates and Samantha Page are developing a new trend of their own called the Sweet Square.

TUESDAY

Pumba the MinPin is full of life and looking for a home.

Our weekly crime roundup includes a woman whose bank account was fraudulently tapped and businesses whose cash trays were taken.

Erik Hein, a key witness in the wrongful death suit of a pregnant woman murdered by an Army National Guardsman in Culver City, won't have to give a deposition but may have to testify at the trial.

Mauricio Enriquez, the alleged "Lumberjack Bandit" is accused of robbing two Culver City banks as well as three in Los Angeles.

Two uniformed suspects make off with an undisclosed amount of cash from the Ross on Jefferson Boulevard. 

WEDNESDAY

Fraiche delivers fine dining to our restaurant columnist Mary McGrath.

USC reporters Massiel Bobadilla and Shotgun Spratling explore whether the renovated Westfield Culver City mall has shed its predecessor's dicey reputation.

Erica Young, a new teacher at Culver City Middle School, shares with Patch what she loves about her new job. 

THURSDAY

The square mile around the Westfield Culver City mall provides an opportunity for a close examination of issues of , which mirror larger concerns across California.

Rodney Wilson is arrested early Thursday morning after allegedly shooting a firearm in an apartment building on Venice Boulevard.

Mike King gives his assessment of Culver City High's Academy for Visual and Performing Arts, as his daughter starts her first week of high school. 

FRIDAY

Try one of our five restaurant picks for a yummy take on the traditional flapjack.

For Friday's game against Torrance West, Culver City's QB post is still undecided. 

Jens Christensen cruises Culver City's boulevards in a fun-sized electric vehicle from his home country of Denmark.

SATURDAY

A local dad remembers where he was on Sept. 11. 

As the world remembers 9/11, the Culver City Police and Fire departments hold a special ceremony.

Lukas O'Connor gets the start at quarterback—and Culver City High wins its season opener against Torrance West.

SUNDAY

Anne Smith talks about Culver City's culinary tastes and the most popular classes at her cooking school. 

Bonnie Wacker, Panther Partners president at Culver City Middle School, organizes arts and campus beautification programs.

Recycling takes center stage at the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook on Saturday night, as Great Leap Inc. presents the new show Order to Go.