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May 4, 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

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]
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]

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Culver City News

  • Steps for Sale – Hackman Defaults on Former Sony Animation Offices, Culver Steps Are on the Block
    May 4, 2026 0
  • Road Work on Protected Bike Lane – May 4 to May 6
    May 4, 2026 0
  • Brush Fire Set in Hayden Tract – Arson Suspect In Custody
    April 30, 2026 0

Culver City Community

  • Culver City Enviro-fest – Free Plants & Fruit Trees, Compost, HHW Collection
    April 29, 2026 0
  • IKEA Rolls Out the Carpet ( and Sofas and Desks and…) @ Helms
    April 28, 2026 0
  • May Day – Workers Over Billionaires @ City Hall
    April 28, 2026 0

Culver City Politics

  • “Democracy is a Verb” Voter Registration & Education @ The Village Well
    April 14, 2026 0
  • Culver City Democratic Club Finalizes Endorsements for June Ballot
    March 23, 2026 0
  • CC Democratic Club to Interview Primary Candidates – March 11
    March 11, 2026 0

Culver City Arts

  • WYO to Play ‘Wild Symphony’ – May 16
    May 4, 2026 0
  • Culver City Alum Brian Sonia-Wallace Named as LA’s Poet Laureate
    April 30, 2026 0
  • May Opens Two Shows @ Actors’ Gang – Fractured Fables, The Physicists
    April 30, 2026 0

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