Suzanne Guldimann

Suzanne Guldimann is an author, artist, and musician who lives in Malibu and loves the Santa Monica Mountains. She has worked as a journalist reporting on local news and issues for more than a decade, and is the author of nine books of music for the harp. Suzanne's newest book, "Life in Malibu", explores local history and nature. She can be reached at suzanne@messengermountainnews.com

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3-2-1 Lift Off!

It may have looked like the arrival of the Mother Ship, or the denouement of a superhero movie, but it was the successful launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that lit…

For Whom the Vote Polls

National attention has focused on many of California’s congressional races this election cycle, because the Democratic Party needs to pick up 23 seats to take control of the U.S. House, and California…

New Law Intended to Help Rein in Out-of-Control Rehab Facilities

Help may be on the way for the beleaguered neighbors of rehab facilities. In a major step toward protecting patients and communities throughout California, Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 3162 last…

Malibu Canyon Arrest

For residents of Malibu Canyon, a two-year nightmare may finally be over. On Wednesday, October 10, Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell announced the arrest of 42-year-old Anthony Rauda Rauda is suspected…

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Spirited Entertainment

Halloween events are materializing throughout Topanga and the surrounding areas. The two weekends before Halloween offer a rich harvest of pumpkins, haunted houses, and mysterious labyrinths. For this year’s Halloween events focus,…

Precedent-Setting Decision Guarantees Coastal Access

Surfrider Foundation’s legal victory over access to a small “pocket beach” in Northern California guarantees public access to all state beaches as well as trails. Beach access advocates are celebrating a major…

What’s on Your Ballot?

California voters are being asked to weigh in on 11 statewide propositions and Measure W on the November 6 ballot that address, in part, housing, humane treatment of farm animals, with repeal…

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NPS Invasive Plant Management Plan Completed

The National Park Service has announced that its new invasive plant management program for the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area will have no significant negative impact on the environment. The National…

Coastal Cleanup Day Scores Tons of Trash

The final numbers for the 29th annual Coastal Cleanup Day are in. On September 15, an estimated 53,073 volunteers gathered at creeks, waterways, estuaries, lagoons, and beaches all over the state. Those…

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P-22: The Journey Invites Contemplation about L.A’s Big Cats

Wildlife activists Sherry Mangel-Ferber, Calandra Cherry, and Kathi Colman came together over their concern for the plight of mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains. Their commitment to the project to build…