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June 25, 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

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]
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]

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Culver City News

  • City Adopts 2026/2027 Budget
    June 24, 2026 0
  • Culver City City Hall
    City Finalizes Appointments for Commission, Board, and Committee Members
    June 23, 2026 0
  • $10 Million Bail on 17 Criminal Charges for Multiple Hit and Run
    June 23, 2026 0

Culver City Community

  • Household Haz Waste Roundup June 27
    June 24, 2026 0
  • Culver City Pride Ride – June 27
    June 22, 2026 0
  • Civic Assembly to Continue with Second Session
    June 18, 2026 0

Culver City Politics

  • Culver City Democratic Club Posts Endorsements for School Board Race
    June 17, 2026 0
  • Menthe Running for CCUSD School Board
    June 15, 2026 0
  • Ezidore Will Run for Re-Election to CCUSD School Board
    June 12, 2026 0

Culver City Arts

  • Dama Creates Sound and Sculpts Attention at the Wende Museum
    June 24, 2026 0
  • Actors’ Gang Shakespeare in the Park – Two Gentlebots of Verona
    June 23, 2026 0
  • Culver Arts Foundation – Artist Meet Up June 29
    June 23, 2026 0

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CULVER CITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

  • Household Haz Waste Roundup June 27
    June 27
  • Actors' Gang Shakespeare in the Park - Two Gentlebots of Verona
    August 1 - 23
  • Culver Arts Foundation - Artist Meet Up June 29
    June 29
  • Summer Sunset Music Series to Return in July
    July 16 - August 20
  • Annual Culver City Pride Festival - June 27
    June 27
  • Culver City Rock and Mineral Club - 63rd Annual Fiesta of Gems
    June 27 & 28
  • The Letters Project 2: Connections Beyond Time
    June 19-28
  • CAF Projecting Possibilities - Maria Kurtz
    Through June 30
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