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May 4, 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

The Same Old Story – Local Hospital Fails to Be Local

June 14, 2021 0
Checking back on a story that has not changed in more than a decade is only the slender hope that …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

You Have to Pass This Class

May 7, 2021 1
The truth has been carved into one simple sentence. You have to pass this class. The pandemic has been a …[READ MORE]
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]

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Culver City News

  • Steps for Sale – Hackman Defaults on Former Sony Animation Offices, Culver Steps Are on the Block
    May 4, 2026 0
  • Road Work on Protected Bike Lane – May 4 to May 6
    May 4, 2026 0
  • Brush Fire Set in Hayden Tract – Arson Suspect In Custody
    April 30, 2026 0

Culver City Community

  • Culver City Enviro-fest – Free Plants & Fruit Trees, Compost, HHW Collection
    April 29, 2026 0
  • IKEA Rolls Out the Carpet ( and Sofas and Desks and…) @ Helms
    April 28, 2026 0
  • May Day – Workers Over Billionaires @ City Hall
    April 28, 2026 0

Culver City Politics

  • “Democracy is a Verb” Voter Registration & Education @ The Village Well
    April 14, 2026 0
  • Culver City Democratic Club Finalizes Endorsements for June Ballot
    March 23, 2026 0
  • CC Democratic Club to Interview Primary Candidates – March 11
    March 11, 2026 0

Culver City Arts

  • WYO to Play ‘Wild Symphony’ – May 16
    May 4, 2026 0
  • Culver City Alum Brian Sonia-Wallace Named as LA’s Poet Laureate
    April 30, 2026 0
  • May Opens Two Shows @ Actors’ Gang – Fractured Fables, The Physicists
    April 30, 2026 0

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