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October 29, 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

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]
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]

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Culver City News

  • Culver City Council Passes Resolution Endorsing Business for Democracy
    October 28, 2026 0
  • Dunlap Appointed as Interim Police Chief
    October 27, 2026 0
  • One Suspect Arrested in Robbery; Two Others Still Sought
    October 23, 2026 0

Culver City Community

  • Culver City Historical Society – “Mr. Novak” Oct. 27
    October 26, 2026 0
  • Hate Crimes Report – Oct. 23
    October 22, 2026 0
  • Spooky Saturday @ West Washington District
    October 21, 2026 0

Culver City Politics

  • Vote Centers Now Open – Early Voting Available
    October 26, 2026 0
  • No Kings/Early Voting Rallies – Oct. 17
    October 16, 2026 0
  • Small Wins Endorsements from Sierra Club, Jane Fonda Climate PAC
    October 13, 2026 0

Culver City Arts

  • Mindfulness: the Braided Prescription @ The Village Well
    October 28, 2026 0
  • Culver Arts Goes Global – International Artist Residencies Announced
    October 27, 2026 0
  • An Author Talk with Christopher Bardt – The Feeling of Space
    October 27, 2026 0

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