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March 20, 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

Cops, Cuts and Critical Thinking

April 23, 2021 8
The City Council Meeting coming up on Monday, April 26, 2021 has been inspiring strategy from all corners. The agenda …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Candidates – Confusion and Clarity

April 5, 2021 0
When someone chooses to run for office, they have tools to access. They can build a solid campaign, or a …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Happy Anniversary? Is That Correct?

March 12, 2021 1
It’s starting to resemble the New Years Eve top ten list that used to be required from every publication on …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Turns Out Blue Lives Don’t Matter Either

February 15, 2021 0
Watching the Impeachment trial last week was both horrifying and heartening. I was moved to tears that a man who …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Propaganda, Police and Public Perceptions

January 29, 2021 1
Like many people, I was shocked and horrified to see the Capitol overrun by terrorists on January 6th, and I …[READ MORE]
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]

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Culver City News

  • Message from the Mayor: Removal of César Chávez Quote on City Hall Art Installation
    March 20, 2026 0
  • Culver City City Hall
    City Council Hears Update from Mobile Crisis Team, Housing and Human Services on Homeless Emergency
    March 16, 2026 0
  • Jubilo Village Breaks Ground: Church Partners with Non-Profit for Affordable Housing
    March 13, 2026 0

Culver City Community

  • Both Old and New – Water Wheel on Display as a Gift of Friendship
    March 19, 2026 0
  • Village Well to Screen ‘ICE: No One is Safe’
    March 19, 2026 0
  • Culver City Book Festival – More Panels, More Poetry, More Publications
    March 17, 2026 0

Culver City Politics

  • CC Democratic Club to Interview Primary Candidates – March 11
    March 11, 2026 0
  • Keep Showing Up – Dec. 20 at City Hall
    December 19, 2025 0
  • Keep Showing Up – Rally at City Hall
    December 5, 2025 0

Culver City Arts

  • Family Jazz Hour – March 27
    March 20, 2026 0
  • Wende Museum to Showcase Rare Materials from the Soviet Hippie Collection
    March 18, 2026 0
  • Live Music – Blind Chaperone! @ The Actors’ Gang
    March 17, 2026 1

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CULVER CITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

  • Family Jazz Hour - March 27
    March 27
  • Village Well to Screen 'ICE: No One is Safe'
    March 22
  • AVPA - Spring Dance Concert "Color in Motion"
    March 19, 20, 21
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    March 28
  • County to Host Drive-Through E-Waste/Household Haz Event
    March 28
  • Culver City Book Festival Returns
     March 29
  • Culver City Historical Society to Narrate the Preservation of Culver Studios Bungalows
    March 24
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