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October 20, 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

Own It or Shut It – Manners Matter

August 23, 2020 0
You may or may not have heard of Judith Martin. For many decades, she has written a column called Miss …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Belonging and Becoming

August 3, 2020 1
We are a city of joiners. From the Exchange Club to the Democratic Club, from the Chamber of Commerce to …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Culver City Sees Sudden Spike in Information from the Police Department

July 10, 2020 3
As a part of the conversation online, there has been an unprecedented increase in press releases from the Culver City …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Light House Keeping

June 27, 2020 0
There is so much news, many of us feel as if we are swimming in it. The death toll of …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Recommended Reading – Part One

June 20, 2020 1
One of the interesting side effects of virtual meetings is the chat box – not always available, but often present. …[READ MORE]
No Picture
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Rent Control or Council Control ?

June 11, 2020 5
Beyond the pandemic and the protests, it’s already been a marathon week for the city council. With the Monday night …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

This is What Propaganda Looks Like

May 26, 2020 3
Anonymous literature is highly suspect. It falls into the shadow space between rumors and documented lies.  When I received a …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – Islamophilia

May 22, 2020 1
There are some areas of study that are great for putting it all in perspective. Astronomy reminds you that we …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – Folk Medicine

May 3, 2020 0
When a friend recently complained of a cold sore, I advised yogurt. Checking back, days later, he still had a …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – Language, Lover?

April 24, 2020 2
As we (sail, grapple, stride) our way through the new culture of the pandemic, it comes back to me again …[READ MORE]

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Culver City News

  • State Funds to Extend the Bike Path Support City’s Commitment
    October 20, 2025 0
  • 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

Culver City Community

  • Prescription Drug Drop Off -Oct. 25
    October 20, 2025 0
  • 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 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

  • Prescription Drug Drop Off -Oct. 25
    October 25
  • 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
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    Ongoing - meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month
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