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May 4, 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

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

Posted

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]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Being Present

December 24, 2025 0
The year-end is coming quickly, and for many of us, the calendar cannot change fast enough. It’s been a year …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Do Not Hesitate – Vote Yes on 50

October 16, 2025 0
You very likely have a ballot; maybe it’s sitting on your desk, or languishing with a pile of mail on …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Dancing Across the Minefield

September 26, 2025 0
The art of the essay is about taking an idea out to play, in order to prove a point. There’s …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Do Not Obey in Advance

August 13, 2025 0
The text of Timothy Snyder’s On Tyranny – 20 Lessons from the 20th Century is brief, blunt, essential reading right …[READ MORE]

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Culver City News

  • Steps for Sale – Hackman Defaults on Former Sony Animation Offices, Culver Steps Are on the Block
    May 4, 2026 0
  • Road Work on Protected Bike Lane – May 4 to May 6
    May 4, 2026 0
  • Brush Fire Set in Hayden Tract – Arson Suspect In Custody
    April 30, 2026 0

Culver City Community

  • Culver City Enviro-fest – Free Plants & Fruit Trees, Compost, HHW Collection
    April 29, 2026 0
  • IKEA Rolls Out the Carpet ( and Sofas and Desks and…) @ Helms
    April 28, 2026 0
  • May Day – Workers Over Billionaires @ City Hall
    April 28, 2026 0

Culver City Politics

  • “Democracy is a Verb” Voter Registration & Education @ The Village Well
    April 14, 2026 0
  • Culver City Democratic Club Finalizes Endorsements for June Ballot
    March 23, 2026 0
  • CC Democratic Club to Interview Primary Candidates – March 11
    March 11, 2026 0

Culver City Arts

  • WYO to Play ‘Wild Symphony’ – May 16
    May 4, 2026 0
  • Culver City Alum Brian Sonia-Wallace Named as LA’s Poet Laureate
    April 30, 2026 0
  • May Opens Two Shows @ Actors’ Gang – Fractured Fables, The Physicists
    April 30, 2026 0

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