P-22 Day Festival

Los Angeles is one of just two major cities in the world that are home to big cats, and Mountain Lion P-22 has become an LA celebrity, and the poster cat for…

Letters – October 18, 2019

PDSMM Update Thanks to you and Annemarie Donkin for the great coverage of our annual PDSMM fundraiser and birthday party.  A few updates are in order. I am no longer on the…

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ACT Sponsors Native American Heritage Exhibit

In January of this year, a small group of Topanga residents and a few others met to discuss a common vision; launching the Arts Council of Topanga. We focused on what might…

Historical Society Community Picnic, November 3

The Topanga Historical Society (THS) fall Community Picnic will feature a presentation on the history of Topanga Creek by Susan Nissman, former Sr. Deputy to Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, and the Santa Monica…

Noche De Ofrenda–An Evening of Altars and Remembrance

Grand Park and Self Help Graphics & Art (SHG) are proud to present the annual commemoration of Noche de Ofrenda (Night of Altars) on Saturday, October 26, from 7–9 p.m. at Grand…

LAFD Responds Swiftly to September 30 Palisades Fire

The Los Angeles Fire Department moved quickly to suppress a fast-moving two-acre blaze on Palisades Drive near Sunset on September 30.  “The tenacious work of more than 120 firefighters, from both air…

Looking Ahead at Topanga Elementary Charter School

After five years at Topanga Elementary Charter School (TECS), Principal Steven Gediman has moved on. The parents and staff are grateful to him for making a smooth transition to our Interim Principal,…

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Acclaimed Photographers Raise Thousands for Arts Education

City Hearts’ recent Fresh Focus photography charity auction raised thousands for their arts education programs aimed at helping at-risk children On September 8, City Hearts: Kids Say Yes to the Arts and…

State Autonomy Doesn’t Operate at the Convenience of the President

Trump’s attacks on state environmental protections aren’t just ironic—they’re dangerous. Traffic contributes to smog in downtown Los Angeles, California. The following commentary by National Resources Defense Council Interim President and Chief Counsel,…

Pritchett Rapf Moves In and Up

Showing off their new offices at the former Abuelita’s building, transformed from restaurant to office space, Pritchett Rapf held a rollicking Grand Opening Party on Sunday, September. 15. Guests were treated to…