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October 29, 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

Into the Woods/Torch Song

September 18, 2026 0
“When society has lost it’s virtue, the sage goes back into the forest to find it again.” Some wisdom from …[READ MORE]
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]

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Culver City News

  • Culver City Council Passes Resolution Endorsing Business for Democracy
    October 28, 2026 0
  • Dunlap Appointed as Interim Police Chief
    October 27, 2026 0
  • One Suspect Arrested in Robbery; Two Others Still Sought
    October 23, 2026 0

Culver City Community

  • Culver City Historical Society – “Mr. Novak” Oct. 27
    October 26, 2026 0
  • Hate Crimes Report – Oct. 23
    October 22, 2026 0
  • Spooky Saturday @ West Washington District
    October 21, 2026 0

Culver City Politics

  • Vote Centers Now Open – Early Voting Available
    October 26, 2026 0
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    October 16, 2026 0
  • Small Wins Endorsements from Sierra Club, Jane Fonda Climate PAC
    October 13, 2026 0

Culver City Arts

  • Mindfulness: the Braided Prescription @ The Village Well
    October 28, 2026 0
  • Culver Arts Goes Global – International Artist Residencies Announced
    October 27, 2026 0
  • An Author Talk with Christopher Bardt – The Feeling of Space
    October 27, 2026 0

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