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January 28, 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

Tasting the Moment

January 10, 2025 0
As someone who has anxiety issues, I often practice meditation as way of helping myself through a challenge. While I’ve …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

A Season of Darkness

December 20, 2024 0
We enter the holidays, that slice at the end of the calendar when the days feel absurdly brief, wildly over-scheduled …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

The Crazy Man

November 6, 2024 0
Like many people, the news I woke up to this morning is so overwhelming, I’m in a state of shock. …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Please Do Not Vote For Albert Vera (You Might Save His Life)

October 30, 2024 0
At the City Council Candidates Forum sponsored by Culver City Democrats United, the moderator asked a great closing question, “What …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Signs, Signs, Signs – Council Looks to Rush Kiosk Agreement Before the Election

October 9, 2024 0
It’s all been a lot of confusing language; kiosks, signage, way-finding, surveillance, data gathering, billboards, public space and advertising. All …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Signs, Signs, Signs – Part One

October 4, 2024 0
There are so many sign issues happening in Culver City, the topic seems ripe for an essay. Changing the rules …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Whole Lotta MOVEment Goin’ On

August 29, 2024 0
It’s a human conundrum; when we attempt to solve a problem working in the wrong direction, we often succeed in …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

The Science of Cleaning, or Fix What, Actually?

August 9, 2024 0
Sometimes, the knowledge picked up in one field of study can be very effectively applied to another. Some of the …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Happy 4th – Pressure, Privilege and Pronouns

July 4, 2024 0
Every morning that I wake up and they have not repealed the 19th Amendment, I am convinced that we have …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Juneteenth – A Celebration of Accurate Information, Also Known As Freedom Day

June 19, 2024 0
Juneteenth, we are told, is a commemoration of the day when the enslaved people of Galveston, Texas got the news …[READ MORE]

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Culver City News

  • Bryan Fundraiser @ The Wende Reflects Urgency for Accuracy
    January 26, 2026 0
  • Culver City Seeking Input on Next Steps for Homelessness Plan
    January 23, 2026 0
  • O’Brien Appointed to Chamber of Commerce Leadership
    January 22, 2026 0

Culver City Community

  • Community Meeting on Proposed In-n-Out Burger on Jefferson
    January 27, 2026 0
  • CC Garden Club to Host Wilhelmi on “Epic Harvest Micro-Garden”
    January 26, 2026 0
  • Ballona Creek Renaissance – January Creek Clean Up
    January 21, 2026 0

Culver City Politics

  • Keep Showing Up – Dec. 20 at City Hall
    December 19, 2025 0
  • Keep Showing Up – Rally at City Hall
    December 5, 2025 0
  • Keep Showing Up! Nov 8 @ Culver City Hall
    November 7, 2025 2

Culver City Arts

  • ‘More Miracles’ at the Actors’ Gang: Three Original One Act Plays
    January 26, 2026 0
  • CAF Monthly Artist Meet Up – Jan. 26
    January 23, 2026 0
  • My Sonic Valentine – Love Wrapped in Sound on Valentine’s Day
    January 22, 2026 0

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CULVER CITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

  • CC Garden Club to Host Wilhelmi on 'Epic Harvest Micro-Garden'
    February 3
  • Community Meeting on Proposed In-n-Out Burger on Jefferson
    Feb. 3
  • CC Middle School Speech Team & CCEF to Screen 'SPEAK'
    February 28
  • Ballona Creek Renaissance - January Creek Clean Up
    January 31
  • Community Movement Workshops with the Artist Laureate Victoria Marks
    Sundays in February
  • CC Sister City Committee to Unveil Unique Tile Work By Escalera for Capo d'Orlando Room
    January 30
  • Author Talk - God of the Woods
    Jan. 28
  • Freemasonry in Culver City: A Not-So-Secret History
    Jan. 27
  • If Belonging is a Fiction - New Photography Exhibit Coming to The Village Well
    Opening January 10
  • Recovery, 16 Summers, Nun Fight - Actors' Gang to Present Three Original Short Plays
    Opening January 22
  • Diaz Dance @ Senior Center
    Repeating - third Saturday of every month
  • Saved By a Story @ The Wende
    Ongoing - meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month
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