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June 9, 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

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]
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]

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Culver City News

  • AVPA Celebrates 30 Years of Art, Theater, Music, Dance and Film
    June 8, 2026 0
  • Supporters Deliver Petition for CCUSD Sliding Scale Parcel Tax
    June 5, 2026 0
  • Fiesta La Ballona Gets New Logo as 75th Birthday Gift
    June 4, 2026 0

Culver City Community

  • Community Bike Repair – June 13
    June 8, 2026 0
  • The Future of History @ Wende – What Will the AI Effect Be?
    June 3, 2026 0
  • Culver City Friends of the Library – Children’s Pop-Up Book Sale
    May 28, 2026 0

Culver City Politics

  • Mayor Puza Launches Council Campaign
    June 8, 2026 0
  • O’Brien Bows Out – Announcement Ends Re-Election Bid
    June 5, 2026 0
  • Keep Showing Up! Indivisible June 6
    June 5, 2026 0

Culver City Arts

  • L.A. Goal – Living Art
    June 8, 2026 0
  • Pasifika Artists Exchange – June 20
    June 4, 2026 0
  • CAF Projecting Possibilities – Maria Kurtz
    June 2, 2026 0

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  • L.A. Goal - Living Art
    June 13
  • Kontrapunktus Con Fuoco - An Italian Opus
    June 19
  • Pasifika Artists Exchange - June 20
    June 20
  • The Future of History @ Wende - What Will the AI Effect Be?
    June 10
  • Kick It with Culver City - FIFA Event June 12
    June 12
  • CAF Projecting Possibilities - Maria Kurtz
    Through June 30
  • CC Symphony to Celebrate Juneteenth with Season Finale
    June 20
  • Culver City Garden Club - Pollinator Plants in Your Garden
    June 2
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