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June 2, 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 Appoints New PRCS Director – Tomás Herrera-Mishler
    June 1, 2026 0
  • CLUE ‘Giants Of Justice’ Honors Rev. Heidi Worthen-Gamble
    May 29, 2026 0
  • Interim Standards on SB 79 – Transit Oriented Housing Plan
    May 28, 2026 0

Culver City Community

  • Culver City Friends of the Library – Children’s Pop-Up Book Sale
    May 28, 2026 0
  • Swim Lesson are Back This Summer
    May 28, 2026 0
  • ima Members Lounge to Host Dr. Kim Mitchell for a Cafe Conversation on Health
    May 27, 2026 0

Culver City Politics

  • Keep Showing Up – Voter Education and Protest Rally (Or Early Voting)
    May 22, 2026 0
  • “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

Culver City Arts

  • CAF Projecting Possibilities – Maria Kurtz
    June 2, 2026 0
  • Kontrapunktus Con Fuoco – An Italian Opus
    June 2, 2026 0
  • CC Symphony to Celebrate Juneteenth with Season Finale
    June 1, 2026 0

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