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July 15, 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

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

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]

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Culver City News

  • City Seeks Nominations for Disability Rights Honors
    July 15, 2026 0
  • Council Extends Time Frame On Drive-Through Moratorium
    July 14, 2026 0
  • Beyond FIFA Fan Zones: How Culver City Created a Free World Cup Experience in Public Parks
    July 13, 2026 0

Culver City Community

  • Tour de Culver City Workshop to Launch at Senior Center
    July 15, 2026 0
  • Culver City Woman’s Club to Partner with Lucille’s Smokehouse
    July 15, 2026 0
  • Movies at the Park – 50 First Dates
    July 13, 2026 0

Culver City Politics

  • Culver City Democratic Club Offers November Endorsements for State Offices
    July 10, 2026 0
  • Loredo Gathers a Long List of Endorsements for School Board Race
    July 8, 2026 0
  • Freddy Puza Launches Re-Election Campaign at the Village Well
    June 29, 2026 0

Culver City Arts

  • Standing4BlackGirls Music and Poetry Fest @ The Wende
    July 15, 2026 0
  • Projecting Possibilities Concludes: Final Event with Artist Panel Moderated by Lisa Napoli
    July 14, 2026 0
  • Readers, Get Ready to Roll – LA Indie Book Crawl
    July 14, 2026 0

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CULVER CITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

  • Standing4BlackGirls Music and Poetry Fest @ The Wende
    July 18
  • Tour de Culver City Workshop to Launch at Senior Center
    First Session July 18
  • Culver City Woman's Club to Partner with Lucille's Smokehouse
    July 22
  • Projecting Possibilities Concludes: Final Event with Artist Panel Moderated by Lisa Napoli
    July 15
  • Readers, Get Ready to Roll - LA Indie Book Crawl
    July 24, 25, 26
  • Movies at the Park - 50 First Dates
    July 16
  • Summer Concert Series to Open with 'The Fab Four'
    July 16
  • Wende Museum to Present 'The Cradle Will Rock'
    July 13
  • Black Coffee, The Wizard's Workshop Open 27th Year of Culver City Public Theater
    Opening July 11
  • Actors' Gang Shakespeare in the Park - Two Gentlebots of Verona
    August 1 - 23
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