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April 10, 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

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]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Pull Focus

July 29, 2022 2
In regard to how the CCPD needs to follow the state law AB 481, the two questions that I keep …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Juneteenth in All Its Glory

June 20, 2022 0
It’s a multi-faceted holiday. At the first official Culver City celebration of Juneteenth at the downtown plaza, the speakers at …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Again

May 25, 2022 1
With each mass murder, I am outraged by a very simple idea; anyone in this country can get a gun, …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Are Women People? (Is This Up for Debate?)

May 5, 2022 0
As a nation, we are on the brink of such darkness, it is almost unimaginable. There are people who – …[READ MORE]

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Culver City News

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    April 8, 2026 0
  • Sony Posts Layoffs as Restructuring
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    April 7, 2026 0

Culver City Community

  • Postcards are Heading Your Way; Civic Assembly Participants Will Be Selected
    April 9, 2026 0
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Culver City Politics

  • Culver City Democratic Club Finalizes Endorsements for June Ballot
    March 23, 2026 0
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Culver City Arts

  • LA Library Online – What the Deep Water Knows
    April 9, 2026 0
  • Final Performances for “The Adding Machine” @ Actors’ Gang
    April 8, 2026 0
  • The Hollywood Stories @ Village Well
    April 7, 2026 0

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