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September 7, 2026
HomeCommunityJust a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Reflections of living life in Culver City by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Yes, Another ‘Unprecedented’

August 7, 2026 0
With just under a hundred days until the municipal election, this is when local campaigns typically kick into gear. Fundraisers …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

The Hazards of the Holiday

July 6, 2026 0
I am, as a matter of fact, an American. I was born in the Midwest, spent most of my childhood …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Civic Assembly – Doing Democracy

May 22, 2026 0
A group of random strangers discover they have much more in common than they thought.  Last week, from May 14-16, …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Don’t Mark Your Ballot Just Yet (Surf’s Up)

May 19, 2026 0
Over the many years the I have been writing editorials, and offering my thoughts on elections, things have shifted. I …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Integrity Splashes Down

April 13, 2026 0
I have to admit I cried. When NASA’s space capsule Integrity touched the Pacific Ocean, it’s red parachutes like great …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Better Overland: Yes, It’s Going to Be Better

April 3, 2026 0
Walking down the street the other day I saw a lawn sign that I found both amazing and shocking. Also, …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Politely Obeying in Advance (Nice is Not Good)

March 16, 2026 0
The uncomfortable silence of people who could speak but choose not to is not simply a local issue, but a …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Ethics Baked In

February 20, 2026 0
On October 11, 2018, Culver City heard Dr. Manuel Pastor speak on demographics as part of a community meeting on …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just Criminal

February 13, 2026 0
Mayor Freddy Puza told me he’d been interviewed nine times yesterday. “Just about everyone you can think of,” he laughed. …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

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February 6, 2026 0
Truth be told, The Washington Post has never been my go-to paper. I’m still devastated to see it collapse into …[READ MORE]

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Culver City News

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    September 4, 2026 0
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    September 4, 2026 1
  • City Seeks to Craft AV Fleet Regulations – Community Voices Matter
    September 3, 2026 0

Culver City Community

  • Annual Creek Clean Up on Sept. 19
    September 7, 2026 0
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Culver City Politics

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Culver City Arts

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    September 4, 2026 0
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    September 3, 2026 0
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