Rumor has it that NPR will be shuttering two shows produced in the NPR West studios on Jefferson Blvd.  Kevin Roderick of LA Observed has heard that "Day to Day" and "News and Notes" will be shutdown soon.

From LA Observed:

No official word from National Public Radio, but a source in Culver City says VP for News Ellen Weiss is coming out next week to swing the hatchet. If true, and apparently most there believe it's true, the move would eliminate the two NPR shows produced locally and pretty much make the spiffy new Jefferson Blvd. studios unnecessary.

The Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) announced the winners of its 3rd annual "Most Business-Friendly City in Los Angeles County" award on Monday night. 

Santa Clarita won the award for cities with more than 50,000 residents.  Culver City was one of five finalists for the sub-50,000 category, but alas, we were edged out by the City of Vernon.  

Sony Pictures -- the biggest, most visible company in Culver City -- announced it is pursuing a more family-friendly slate of movies for the forseeable future.

As American purse strings tighten in this tough economy, studio execs look to grab a larger share of one of the few growing segments of moviegoers -- families with young kids.