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P-38 Killer Sentenced

The Simi Valley man accused of shooting and killing mountain lion P-38 has been sentenced to 30 days in prison.  Alfredo Gonzalez, 60, pled guilty to the unlawful killing of a protected…

Crime and Homelessness Leads at Town Council October Meeting

Community members expressed concerns about the possible SCE PSPS power shutoffs on Red Flag days; fire safety, homelessness, and school vaccinations. President Stacy Sledge returned to the head of the table as…

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School Year Begins with Spirited Autumn Events

AUTUMN EXTRAVAGANZA On October 4, the second annual Topanga Elementary Variety Show, “Autumn Extravaganza,” incorporated 34 acts performed by 61 students who displayed incredible talent, and bravery, with performances of song, dance,…

Economist Robert Reich to be Honored by PAC PAL Dems

On Sunday, November 3, the Pacific Palisades Democratic Club will be honoring Robert Reich with the Froehich-Berke Political Courage Award from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the Le Méridien Delfina Hotel in…

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…

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…

Fernwood Rain Report – October 18, 2019

Our 2018-2019 rain season ended on September 30, 2019, with a flourish: .17 inches of rain was recorded here in Fernwood at the very end of the season. This concludes our season…

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,…

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…

Expect Unintended Consequences and Court Challenges with New Laws

Governor Gavin Newsom signed several high-profile bills into law in September. The most controversial legislation approved by the governor includes new laws on childhood vaccination and freelance employment. Two new laws intended…