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October 20, 2025
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

Just a Thought – It Can Happen Here

December 7, 2016 1
In fact, it already has. In the weeks since the election, hate crimes are up. You might think that you …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – Loss of Privilege Feels Like Oppression (Part 2)

November 21, 2016 0
It is never about what happens. It is always about what you do in response to what happens. While I …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – Real Pain

November 11, 2016 1
I have been, since last Tuesday night, in a great deal of pain. Like a lot of people in Culver …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – Not Just on Paper

November 8, 2016 0
I recognized just yesterday what I was feeling – the slightly dizzy, somewhat queasy sense of being overwhelmed. The desire …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – Summer is Over

October 21, 2016 1
It’s time for us to understand that summer is over. While we hurry towards Election Day, we need to understand …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – Unbelievable

October 11, 2016 0
The headline could read “Political Junkie in Critical Condition – Overdose Suspected.” It’s a train wreck that has opened up …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – Parade Right

September 23, 2016 0
As challenging as it is to write about an event that hasn’t happened yet, I’d like everyone to take a …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – Loss of Privilege Feels Like Oppression

September 16, 2016 12
Now that the City Council has changed the parking on Farragut Drive to be just like the parking on the …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just A Thought – Forgiveness & Fisher

September 9, 2016 0
Writing Culver City Crossroads is about local news, and I do try to stay in that focus. The working week typically …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – Park Place

August 31, 2016 2
I drive, therefore I park. It’s one of the challenging facts of modern urban life. It’s particularly troubling in light …[READ MORE]

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Culver City News

  • Lozano is Released – Family and Friends Take Heart
    October 17, 2025 0
  • City Council Holds Off on Costco Fuel Facility Expansion
    October 16, 2025 0
  • CCPD Seeking Suspects in Reported Burglary
    October 15, 2025 0

Culver City Community

  • Keep Showing Up/ No Kings Rally @ City Hall on Oct. 18
    October 17, 2025 0
  • Art, Walk and Roll Festival – Oct. 18
    October 16, 2025 0
  • Culver City’s ‘United Against Hate Week’ Starts with Community Conversation – Oct. 21
    October 15, 2025 0

Culver City Politics

  • Lola Smallwood-Cuevas: Enumerating Accomplishments
    October 14, 2025 0
  • Keep Showing Up! Protest @ City Hall Oct. 11
    October 10, 2025 0
  • Culver City Democratic Club Meeting; Prop 50, No Kings Day, Ballona Creek Renaissance Call to Action
    October 8, 2025 0

Kid Scoop Media Interviews Malala!

Culver City Arts

  • Arrest The Clowns @ The Actors’ Gang
    October 16, 2025 0
  • Tristan Ray – Musician Looks Forward to “Peace With the Past”
    October 14, 2025 0
  • Music with the Helix Collective – L.A. Stories
    October 13, 2025 0

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  • Art, Walk and Roll Festival - Oct. 18
    Oct. 18
  • The People's Party to Host Civics Festival - Nov. 1 & 2
    November 1 & 2
  • Veterans Film Festival to Showcase Short Films - Nov. 8
    Nov. 8
  • Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai - Finding My Way
    October 22
  • City to Offer Community Meeting on Kiosk Placement - Oct. 15
    Oct. 15
  • CC Rotary Plaza to Host Holdiay Craft Fair - Oct. 18
    October 18
  • HDD to Serve Up Unique ¡Ordena! for Art Walk
    October 18
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    August 17 - October 19
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    Ongoing - meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month
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