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October 5, 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

Reading Black History Month

February 11, 2022 0
With all the furor over banning books, forbidding ‘Critical Race Theory’ and the Republican campaign against thought, I decided to …[READ MORE]
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]

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Culver City News

  • Culver City to Suspend CityBus Services Following Shooting
    October 2, 2026 0
  • City Approves Purchase Option Agreement for 9050 Washington Blvd
    October 2, 2026 0
  • Road Rage Leads to Street Closure
    October 1, 2026 0

Culver City Community

  • Skip the Line – CAF Fundraiser Fiesta Mexicana
    October 1, 2026 0
  • Sunkist Park Design Meeting – Oct. 7
    September 30, 2026 0
  • Rain Barrel Giveaway – Oct. 10
    September 30, 2026 0

Culver City Politics

  • Small Campaign Meets Big Fundraising Goals
    September 30, 2026 0
  • Jeannine Wisnosky Stehlin Announces Endorsements for Council Run
    September 30, 2026 0
  • Candidate Forum Hears from All Five Running – Housing and Wages Get Center Stage
    September 24, 2026 0

Culver City Arts

  • LA Women’s Theater Festival
    October 2, 2026 0
  • Brooklynd Wild Flowers Leads Culver Arts ‘Unique Critique’ 
    October 1, 2026 0
  • Peaking: Psychedelics and the Pursuit of Happiness – Oct. 2
    September 28, 2026 0

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  • Culver West Alexander Park to Cut Ribbon on New Playground
    October 3
  • Peaking: Psychedelics and the Pursuit of Happiness - Oct. 2
    Oct. 2 - Oct. 8
  • FIREHOUSE Photography Exhibit -CCFD's Brian Haimer Frames Local History
    October 3
  • Alex In Wonderland @ The Blue Door
    October 16 -25
  • Abilities Carnival & Resource Fair - Oct. 4
    October 4
  • CC Garden Club - Orchids Beyond the Basics
    Oct. 6
  • Everyone Belongs! Life Steps Foundation Offers 'Fun Run for Inclusion'
    Oct. 3 - Oct. 11
  • Music in the Chambers Returns - Oct. 18
    October 18
  • A Deer Walks into a Dance - Artist Laureate Vic Marks @ the Nimoy
    October 16 and 17
  • Culver City Arts Festival - Oct. 10
    Oct. 10
  • CAF & Tito's 9th Annual Fiesta Mexicana - Oct. 4
    Oct. 4
  • Helix Collective and Brian Lauritzen Offer Public Broadcast Stereo (and Tea!)
    October 11
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