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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

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]
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]

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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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