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September 8, 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

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]
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]

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Culver City News

  • Kiosks Go Live at Four Locations – Interactive Digital is On
    September 4, 2026 0
  • RACKED Boutique Workout Shutters, Leaving Trainers & Instructors Unpaid
    September 4, 2026 1
  • City Seeks to Craft AV Fleet Regulations – Community Voices Matter
    September 3, 2026 0

Culver City Community

  • Annual Creek Clean Up on Sept. 19
    September 7, 2026 0
  • Palm Court Protestors Cheer for Democracy with Perspective & Persistence
    September 2, 2026 0
  • LA County HSH to Offer Community Meetings on Measure A Spending Plan
    August 31, 2026 0

Culver City Politics

  • CC Dems United Post November Endorsements
    September 2, 2026 0
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    September 1, 2026 0
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    August 25, 2026 0

Culver City Arts

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    September 4, 2026 0
  • Mullaney on MingKwai – The ‘Lost’ Chinese Typewriter
    September 3, 2026 0
  • Actors’ Gang Goes Improv with Slick Slack Griff Graff
    September 1, 2026 0

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