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December 6, 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

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]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Rules and Respect

August 30, 2022 0
There is, in the art of debate, a form known as the ‘”ad hominem fallacy.” When you note someone making …[READ MORE]

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Culver City News

  • Sled-tacular Tree Lighting Packs the Plaza with Holiday Fun
    December 5, 2025 0
  • LA County Report on Hate Crimes Reflects Historically High Levels
    December 5, 2025 0
  • City Updates Homeless Reporting Dashboard
    December 4, 2025 0

Culver City Community

  • Holiday Lights! Join the Ride
    December 5, 2025 0
  • Village Well to Host ‘Start in Your Own Backyard’ with Nygren
    December 4, 2025 0
  • Friends of the Library – Pop -Up Sale
    December 3, 2025 0

Culver City Politics

  • Keep Showing Up – Rally at City Hall
    December 5, 2025 0
  • Keep Showing Up! Nov 8 @ Culver City Hall
    November 7, 2025 2
  • Big Win for Prop 50 – California Votes Yes by a Wide Margin
    November 5, 2025 0

Kid Scoop Media Interviews Malala!

Culver City Arts

  • Children of the Winter Kingdom
    December 4, 2025 0
  • Jazz Bakery to Present System 6 @ Glorya Kaufman
    December 3, 2025 0
  • L.A. GOAL Holiday Boutique December 6 & 7
    December 1, 2025 0

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CULVER CITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

  • Holiday Lights! Join the Ride
    December 21
  • Village Well to Host 'Start in Your Own Backyard' with Nygren
    The Village Well invites you to a conversation about embracing optimism, challenging the status quo, and reinventing community with author Steve Nygren on Monday Dec 8th, 2025, starting at 6:00 PM Hosted by Westside Urban Forum, Steve Nygren of Serenbe will discuss his national bestseller, Start In Your Own Backyard: Transforming
  • Children of the Winter Kingdom
    December 4 through 20
  • CC Woman's Club to Host CCFD on Holiday Safety
    December 8
  • L.A. GOAL Holiday Boutique December 6 & 7
    December 6 & 7
  • Westside Youth Orchestra to Perform Dec. 7
    December 7
  • Red Cross/LA County Blood Drive - Dec. 4
    December 4
  • Saved By a Story @ The Wende
    Ongoing - meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month
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