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October 29, 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 Council Passes Resolution Endorsing Business for Democracy
    October 28, 2026 0
  • Dunlap Appointed as Interim Police Chief
    October 27, 2026 0
  • One Suspect Arrested in Robbery; Two Others Still Sought
    October 23, 2026 0

Culver City Community

  • Culver City Historical Society – “Mr. Novak” Oct. 27
    October 26, 2026 0
  • Hate Crimes Report – Oct. 23
    October 22, 2026 0
  • Spooky Saturday @ West Washington District
    October 21, 2026 0

Culver City Politics

  • Vote Centers Now Open – Early Voting Available
    October 26, 2026 0
  • No Kings/Early Voting Rallies – Oct. 17
    October 16, 2026 0
  • Small Wins Endorsements from Sierra Club, Jane Fonda Climate PAC
    October 13, 2026 0

Culver City Arts

  • Mindfulness: the Braided Prescription @ The Village Well
    October 28, 2026 0
  • Culver Arts Goes Global – International Artist Residencies Announced
    October 27, 2026 0
  • An Author Talk with Christopher Bardt – The Feeling of Space
    October 27, 2026 0

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