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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

What is Buried in the Footnotes

April 5, 2024 0
When the 2024 Academy Awards nominations were announced, a post online noted “No nomination for Greta Gerwig? No nomination for …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

International Women’s Day – The Empathy Gap

March 8, 2024 0
Beginning in 1910, March 8 became annually observed as International Women’s Day. At the time, most American women did not …[READ MORE]
Just a Thought

Evidence Presents Itself – Arguments Against Measure E Have Nothing to Do With Measure E

February 14, 2024 0
As happens in the run-up to every election, CulverCityCrossroads gets a lot of letters. It’s always a compliment when a …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Government, Gossip and Grinding Gears

January 12, 2024 0
It’s always been a challenge to journalism; there is information, and there is gossip. Sometimes gossip leads to actual facts, …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Happy New Here! Culver City Crossroads Celebrates 15 and Some Change

January 4, 2024 0
After posting the masthead for the first time on Dec. 4, 2009, there was no way to know what would …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Take a Holiday (Take Two)

December 22, 2023 0
As the storm rolls south and the end of the year vacation pops up on the calendar, it’s a moment …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

No Comment? Council Seeks to End Virtual Participation at Meetings

November 13, 2023 0
When there is a crucial change being considered, and it’s at the very tail end of the agenda, it’s a …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Another Record Shattered

December 1, 2022 Comments Off on Another Record Shattered
It’s not the direction that I was hoping to see things move, but when I notice a pattern, it’s impossible …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

A Green Lesson – It Matters Where Money Comes From

November 2, 2022 0
Way back in the 20th Century, I was hired to be the front desk receptionist for a small, newly minted …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Mission Driven Campaign Spending

October 6, 2022 0
For decades, it was understood that politics was about money; whoever spends the most wins. Getting your message out there …[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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