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April 10, 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

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]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Dancing with Data, Singing with Stats

August 13, 2021 0
Now that the U.S. Census has released a fresh batch of data on who lives in America, it’s notable that …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Most Likely/Least Likely

July 28, 2021 0
Every two years, I become a sports fan, but only for two weeks. It’s an unlikely spell cast by the …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

The First Thing

June 30, 2021 1
Whenever we have a city council action that turns out hundreds of speakers, I think of it as a good …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

House and Home

June 28, 2021 1
Whenever we have a city meeting with more than a hundred speaker cards, I sort of brace myself. Plug in …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

The Same Old Story – Local Hospital Fails to Be Local

June 14, 2021 0
Checking back on a story that has not changed in more than a decade is only the slender hope that …[READ MORE]

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Culver City News

  • City Manager “Let’s Talk Budget” Meeting Draws a Crowd
    April 8, 2026 0
  • Sony Posts Layoffs as Restructuring
    April 8, 2026 0
  • “Swatting” Call at Westfield/Fox Hills – CCPD Finds “No Credible Threat”
    April 7, 2026 0

Culver City Community

  • Postcards are Heading Your Way; Civic Assembly Participants Will Be Selected
    April 9, 2026 0
  • Weekend Family Crafting at the Rediscover Centers
    April 6, 2026 0
  • On the Move with Metro
    April 3, 2026 0

Culver City Politics

  • 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
  • Keep Showing Up – Dec. 20 at City Hall
    December 19, 2025 0

Culver City Arts

  • LA Library Online – What the Deep Water Knows
    April 9, 2026 0
  • Final Performances for “The Adding Machine” @ Actors’ Gang
    April 8, 2026 0
  • The Hollywood Stories @ Village Well
    April 7, 2026 0

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