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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

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]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

You Have to Pass This Class

May 7, 2021 1
The truth has been carved into one simple sentence. You have to pass this class. The pandemic has been a …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Cops, Cuts and Critical Thinking

April 23, 2021 8
The City Council Meeting coming up on Monday, April 26, 2021 has been inspiring strategy from all corners. The agenda …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Candidates – Confusion and Clarity

April 5, 2021 0
When someone chooses to run for office, they have tools to access. They can build a solid campaign, or a …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Happy Anniversary? Is That Correct?

March 12, 2021 1
It’s starting to resemble the New Years Eve top ten list that used to be required from every publication on …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Turns Out Blue Lives Don’t Matter Either

February 15, 2021 0
Watching the Impeachment trial last week was both horrifying and heartening. I was moved to tears that a man who …[READ MORE]

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Culver City News

  • Bryan Fundraiser @ The Wende Reflects Urgency for Accuracy
    January 26, 2026 0
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    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
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    December 5, 2025 0
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    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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