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November 15, 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

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    November 11, 2025 0
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    November 10, 2025 0

Culver City Community

  • Sepulveda Connects – Community Input Needed
    November 14, 2025 0
  • Walk ‘n Rollers, CC Historical Society Partner for Walking Tour of DTCC
    November 14, 2025 0
  • Week-Long Food Drive @ the Plunge
    November 10, 2025 0

Culver City Politics

  • Keep Showing Up! Nov 8 @ Culver City Hall
    November 7, 2025 2
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    November 5, 2025 0
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Culver City Arts

  • Final Weekend for Actors’ Gang “Arrest the Clowns”
    November 14, 2025 0
  • AVPA – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
    November 13, 2025 0
  • Sandhi – Kathak Dance @ Glorya Kaufman
    November 13, 2025 0

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  • Walk 'n Rollers, CC Historical Society Partner for Walking Tour of DTCC
    Join Culver City Walk & Rollers for Their Next Community Walk! On November 23, Culver City Walk & Rollers will join the Culver City Historical Society for a family-friendly historical tour of downtown Culver City. The event is free and open to everyone! Saturday, November 23, from 10 a.m. to
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    November 18
  • New Exhibitions to Open at the Wende Museum: The Sextant, Intersections, Red Woodstock
    Opening November 8
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    November 15
  • Saved By a Story @ The Wende
    Ongoing - meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month
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