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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

Martin Luther King, Of Course

January 18, 2021 0
The danger of having a national holiday in one’s honor is that there is the risk of being turned into …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

2020 Hindsight

January 8, 2021 3
I’m so exhausted, you’d think I’d been running into the mob to take photos; although I was only sitting at …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Have Yourself a Very Little Christmas

December 24, 2020 2
There are some things we don’t need to change this year. We can still listen to Ella Fitzgerald’s Christmas Album. …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Another Record Broken

December 18, 2020 1
The ceremonial swearing in of new City Council members is often a notable moment; what is notable is that there …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

What to Do Versus What Not to Do

December 6, 2020 0
Perhaps not since Cinderella was waltzing with one eye on the clock has a midnight loomed so large. More precisely, …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Home Again, Home Again

November 23, 2020 1
The good thing about covering local news in a place as lovely as Culver City is that often, news is …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Trivia, Trebek and the Game

November 12, 2020 1
Interesting fact – Trivia is the name of the Roman goddess of the underworld, also known as the Queen of …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – There is No Finish Line

November 5, 2020 1
As we wait for the election to conclude, there are two vital things to remember; it ain’t over ’til it’s …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Very Fine People

October 3, 2020 1
Yesterday’s message from Acting Police Chief Manny Cid was an attempt to lower the temperature of a still-smoking conflict. The …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

September Song

September 10, 2020 0
September is Suicide Prevention Month. This on top of the pandemic, the politics, the economy and the fires. Stick around …[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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