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October 29, 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

Juneteenth – A Celebration of Accurate Information, Also Known As Freedom Day

June 19, 2024 0
Juneteenth, we are told, is a commemoration of the day when the enslaved people of Galveston, Texas got the news …[READ MORE]
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]

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Culver City News

  • Culver City Council Passes Resolution Endorsing Business for Democracy
    October 28, 2026 0
  • Dunlap Appointed as Interim Police Chief
    October 27, 2026 0
  • One Suspect Arrested in Robbery; Two Others Still Sought
    October 23, 2026 0

Culver City Community

  • Culver City Historical Society – “Mr. Novak” Oct. 27
    October 26, 2026 0
  • Hate Crimes Report – Oct. 23
    October 22, 2026 0
  • Spooky Saturday @ West Washington District
    October 21, 2026 0

Culver City Politics

  • Vote Centers Now Open – Early Voting Available
    October 26, 2026 0
  • No Kings/Early Voting Rallies – Oct. 17
    October 16, 2026 0
  • Small Wins Endorsements from Sierra Club, Jane Fonda Climate PAC
    October 13, 2026 0

Culver City Arts

  • Mindfulness: the Braided Prescription @ The Village Well
    October 28, 2026 0
  • Culver Arts Goes Global – International Artist Residencies Announced
    October 27, 2026 0
  • An Author Talk with Christopher Bardt – The Feeling of Space
    October 27, 2026 0

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