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October 18, 2025
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

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]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Propaganda, Police and Public Perceptions

January 29, 2021 1
Like many people, I was shocked and horrified to see the Capitol overrun by terrorists on January 6th, and I …[READ MORE]

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Culver City News

  • Lozano is Released – Family and Friends Take Heart
    October 17, 2025 0
  • City Council Holds Off on Costco Fuel Facility Expansion
    October 16, 2025 0
  • CCPD Seeking Suspects in Reported Burglary
    October 15, 2025 0

Culver City Community

  • Keep Showing Up/ No Kings Rally @ City Hall on Oct. 18
    October 17, 2025 0
  • Art, Walk and Roll Festival – Oct. 18
    October 16, 2025 0
  • Culver City’s ‘United Against Hate Week’ Starts with Community Conversation – Oct. 21
    October 15, 2025 0

Culver City Politics

  • Lola Smallwood-Cuevas: Enumerating Accomplishments
    October 14, 2025 0
  • Keep Showing Up! Protest @ City Hall Oct. 11
    October 10, 2025 0
  • Culver City Democratic Club Meeting; Prop 50, No Kings Day, Ballona Creek Renaissance Call to Action
    October 8, 2025 0

Kid Scoop Media Interviews Malala!

Culver City Arts

  • Arrest The Clowns @ The Actors’ Gang
    October 16, 2025 0
  • Tristan Ray – Musician Looks Forward to “Peace With the Past”
    October 14, 2025 0
  • Music with the Helix Collective – L.A. Stories
    October 13, 2025 0

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CULVER CITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

  • Art, Walk and Roll Festival - Oct. 18
    Oct. 18
  • The People's Party to Host Civics Festival - Nov. 1 & 2
    November 1 & 2
  • Veterans Film Festival to Showcase Short Films - Nov. 8
    Nov. 8
  • Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai - Finding My Way
    October 22
  • City to Offer Community Meeting on Kiosk Placement - Oct. 15
    Oct. 15
  • CC Rotary Plaza to Host Holdiay Craft Fair - Oct. 18
    October 18
  • HDD to Serve Up Unique ¡Ordena! for Art Walk
    October 18
  • Marina Drum Circle Returns
    August 17 - October 19
  • Saved By a Story @ The Wende
    Ongoing - meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month
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