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January 28, 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

Please Remember, Just Don’t Recall

January 26, 2022 0
With the close of the recall efforts last week on both Culver City’s Daniel Lee and Alex Fisch, as well …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Not the Only One

January 17, 2022 0
I had my concerns, when the holiday was first added to the civic calendar, that there would be unfortunate side …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

My Besties

January 3, 2022 0
Like most writers, I spend a great deal of time looking at a screen, reading it. When I sit down …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Hope for the Holidays

December 23, 2021 2
It’s the media equivalent of peer pressure; the end of the year lists, round-ups and overviews on every platform. Some …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Civil Discourse – Anachronism or Art?

December 3, 2021 3
While the city of Culver City offering a seminar on civil discourse is an idea that is both needed and …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Where Do We Stand?

November 25, 2021 0
City Council meetings, School Board meetings; not only do we begin with the pledge of allegiance, we begin with the …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

The Age of Elections

November 11, 2021 0
At a recent city council meeting, there were a number of speakers from the local organization Vote16, requesting the the …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

So, I Called the Police

October 12, 2021 1
Sometimes, my generosity gets me in trouble.  I have a little free library. It’s not registered with the official organization, …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

9/11 and Afghanistan – Facts and Fiction

September 10, 2021 1
Sometimes, the ability to look at the big picture requires panning very far out. The first Sherlock Holmes story was …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Through the Gate

August 27, 2021 2
If anyone does not fully appreciate how difficult our civic dialogue has become, the city council meeting on the Jackson …[READ MORE]

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Culver City News

  • Bryan Fundraiser @ The Wende Reflects Urgency for Accuracy
    January 26, 2026 0
  • Culver City Seeking Input on Next Steps for Homelessness Plan
    January 23, 2026 0
  • O’Brien Appointed to Chamber of Commerce Leadership
    January 22, 2026 0

Culver City Community

  • Community Meeting on Proposed In-n-Out Burger on Jefferson
    January 27, 2026 0
  • CC Garden Club to Host Wilhelmi on “Epic Harvest Micro-Garden”
    January 26, 2026 0
  • Ballona Creek Renaissance – January Creek Clean Up
    January 21, 2026 0

Culver City Politics

  • Keep Showing Up – Dec. 20 at City Hall
    December 19, 2025 0
  • Keep Showing Up – Rally at City Hall
    December 5, 2025 0
  • Keep Showing Up! Nov 8 @ Culver City Hall
    November 7, 2025 2

Culver City Arts

  • ‘More Miracles’ at the Actors’ Gang: Three Original One Act Plays
    January 26, 2026 0
  • CAF Monthly Artist Meet Up – Jan. 26
    January 23, 2026 0
  • My Sonic Valentine – Love Wrapped in Sound on Valentine’s Day
    January 22, 2026 0

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CULVER CITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

  • CC Garden Club to Host Wilhelmi on 'Epic Harvest Micro-Garden'
    February 3
  • Community Meeting on Proposed In-n-Out Burger on Jefferson
    Feb. 3
  • CC Middle School Speech Team & CCEF to Screen 'SPEAK'
    February 28
  • Ballona Creek Renaissance - January Creek Clean Up
    January 31
  • Community Movement Workshops with the Artist Laureate Victoria Marks
    Sundays in February
  • CC Sister City Committee to Unveil Unique Tile Work By Escalera for Capo d'Orlando Room
    January 30
  • Author Talk - God of the Woods
    Jan. 28
  • Freemasonry in Culver City: A Not-So-Secret History
    Jan. 27
  • If Belonging is a Fiction - New Photography Exhibit Coming to The Village Well
    Opening January 10
  • Recovery, 16 Summers, Nun Fight - Actors' Gang to Present Three Original Short Plays
    Opening January 22
  • Diaz Dance @ Senior Center
    Repeating - third Saturday of every month
  • Saved By a Story @ The Wende
    Ongoing - meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month
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