June 28, 2019

Cover — Calamity Cole says “Birds on Parade” is unique because she painted it in black and white on paper and did color on the computer. It is inspired by Fourth of…

“Woolsey Chronicles” Fundraising Success

The Woolsey Chronicles, Finding Beauty in Disaster, an art book featuring  photographs and first-hand accounts of the disaster and its aftermath, is headed to press. The crowd-funded project, which launched in February,…

Caring for Aging Pets

Pet aging is bittersweet, especially if you have a long-time bond with your animal. It can be sad to see the effects of aging, like graying hairs (or even hair loss) and…

Santa Monica Mountain Frogs Imperiled by Fire and Storms

The Woolsey Fire was a major setback for the California red-legged frog, but hope abides. Seven months after the Woolsey Fire, an initiative that began in 2014 to reintroduce the threatened California…

The Cake was Delicious

On a recent Sunday afternoon, some fortunate Topanga residents and others were treated to a delicious staged reading of The Cake. A timely work of fiction, set in modern-day North Carolina, it…

Fourth of July Fireworks Safety Closures

During Fourth of July holiday celebrations, Assistant Fire Chief Anthony Williams has requested that Topanga Arson Watch assist in limiting access on July 3 and 4 to several fire roads in the…

Beloved Witch Solstice Gathering, Sunday, June 23

On Sunday, June 23, white witch Coco Blignaut called Beloved Women, 14 and up, to celebrate the Summer Solstice with her in her garden under the oak trees, where she soothed, nurtured,…

Letters – June 28, 2019

New Calendar is a Huge Gift to the Community Thank you so much for the new Calendar! It’s a beautiful listing of happenings in the canyon, including our Sages activities. We advertise…

Quilt Display: New and Imagined Visions

About two years ago I completed hand-embroidered squares for a quilt of our country’s 50 states, each piece of the quilt represented a state and included the name of the state, the state…

U.S Congress Seeks Review of Aviation Noise

Canyon residents concerned about the increase of aircraft noise following recent changes to flight routes are getting some help from Washington, DC. Congressmembers Adam Schiff, Brad Sherman, and Peter DeFazio, Chairman of…