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June 9, 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

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]
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]

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Culver City News

  • AVPA Celebrates 30 Years of Art, Theater, Music, Dance and Film
    June 8, 2026 0
  • Supporters Deliver Petition for CCUSD Sliding Scale Parcel Tax
    June 5, 2026 0
  • Fiesta La Ballona Gets New Logo as 75th Birthday Gift
    June 4, 2026 0

Culver City Community

  • Community Bike Repair – June 13
    June 8, 2026 0
  • The Future of History @ Wende – What Will the AI Effect Be?
    June 3, 2026 0
  • Culver City Friends of the Library – Children’s Pop-Up Book Sale
    May 28, 2026 0

Culver City Politics

  • Mayor Puza Launches Council Campaign
    June 8, 2026 0
  • O’Brien Bows Out – Announcement Ends Re-Election Bid
    June 5, 2026 0
  • Keep Showing Up! Indivisible June 6
    June 5, 2026 0

Culver City Arts

  • L.A. Goal – Living Art
    June 8, 2026 0
  • Pasifika Artists Exchange – June 20
    June 4, 2026 0
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    June 2, 2026 0

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  • L.A. Goal - Living Art
    June 13
  • Kontrapunktus Con Fuoco - An Italian Opus
    June 19
  • Pasifika Artists Exchange - June 20
    June 20
  • The Future of History @ Wende - What Will the AI Effect Be?
    June 10
  • Kick It with Culver City - FIFA Event June 12
    June 12
  • CAF Projecting Possibilities - Maria Kurtz
    Through June 30
  • CC Symphony to Celebrate Juneteenth with Season Finale
    June 20
  • Culver City Garden Club - Pollinator Plants in Your Garden
    June 2
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