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September 8, 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

  • Kiosks Go Live at Four Locations – Interactive Digital is On
    September 4, 2026 0
  • RACKED Boutique Workout Shutters, Leaving Trainers & Instructors Unpaid
    September 4, 2026 1
  • City Seeks to Craft AV Fleet Regulations – Community Voices Matter
    September 3, 2026 0

Culver City Community

  • Annual Creek Clean Up on Sept. 19
    September 7, 2026 0
  • Palm Court Protestors Cheer for Democracy with Perspective & Persistence
    September 2, 2026 0
  • LA County HSH to Offer Community Meetings on Measure A Spending Plan
    August 31, 2026 0

Culver City Politics

  • CC Dems United Post November Endorsements
    September 2, 2026 0
  • Kamlager-Dove to Host Virtual Town Hall Sept. 2
    September 1, 2026 0
  • CCDU Endorses Griffin in City Council Race
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Culver City Arts

  • Helix Collective and Brian Lauritzen Offer Public Broadcast Stereo (and Tea!)
    September 4, 2026 0
  • Mullaney on MingKwai – The ‘Lost’ Chinese Typewriter
    September 3, 2026 0
  • Actors’ Gang Goes Improv with Slick Slack Griff Graff
    September 1, 2026 0

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