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June 26, 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

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]
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]

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Culver City News

  • CCUSD Board Approves New Hires for Administration
    June 25, 2026 0
  • City Adopts 2026/2027 Budget
    June 24, 2026 0
  • Culver City City Hall
    City Finalizes Appointments for Commission, Board, and Committee Members
    June 23, 2026 0

Culver City Community

  • Household Haz Waste Roundup June 27
    June 24, 2026 0
  • Culver City Pride Ride – June 27
    June 22, 2026 0
  • Civic Assembly to Continue with Second Session
    June 18, 2026 0

Culver City Politics

  • Culver City Democratic Club Posts Endorsements for School Board Race
    June 17, 2026 0
  • Menthe Running for CCUSD School Board
    June 15, 2026 0
  • Ezidore Will Run for Re-Election to CCUSD School Board
    June 12, 2026 0

Culver City Arts

  • Embodied Book Club @ Village Well
    June 25, 2026 0
  • Dama Creates Sound and Sculpts Attention at the Wende Museum
    June 24, 2026 0
  • Actors’ Gang Shakespeare in the Park – Two Gentlebots of Verona
    June 23, 2026 0

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CULVER CITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

  • Embodied Book Club @ Village Well
    June 28
  • Household Haz Waste Roundup June 27
    June 27
  • Actors' Gang Shakespeare in the Park - Two Gentlebots of Verona
    August 1 - 23
  • Culver Arts Foundation - Artist Meet Up June 29
    June 29
  • Summer Sunset Music Series to Return in July
    July 16 - August 20
  • Annual Culver City Pride Festival - June 27
    June 27
  • Culver City Rock and Mineral Club - 63rd Annual Fiesta of Gems
    June 27 & 28
  • The Letters Project 2: Connections Beyond Time
    June 19-28
  • CAF Projecting Possibilities - Maria Kurtz
    Through June 30
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