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West Basin Turf Replacement Rebate

Beginning July 1, the West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) will add one dollar to the popular Turf Replacement Program rebate offered by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD). …

Earthquake Safety

The Topanga Survival Guide is an emergency management plan for Topanga that includes information on preparing for disasters, what to do during a disaster, and how to recover from such events. Every…

Malibu Moves to Eliminate Toxic Poisons

The Malibu City Council has approved two new policies to eliminate pesticides, discourage rodents and reduce the need to use rodenticides. Kian and Joel Schulman, co-founders of the non-profit environmental advocacy organization…

Woolsey Fire Recovery Continues

The Woolsey Fire recovery process continues. Dozens of federal, state and local agencies continue to rebuild damaged infrastructure and clear debris. It’s a massive task. Two road bridges destroyed in the fire…

News Notes from July Coastal Commission Meeting

The California Coastal Commission’s application filing fees are going up for the first time in 11 years, and permit applicants may have sticker shock. The state agency is supposed to adjust fees…

Water Bottle Filling Stations Grant

Eligible public facilities can now receive up to $2,000 for access to drinking water and reduce plastic waste. The West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) announced its Water Bottle Filling Station…

One Trillon Trees

Trees may be the best way to combat climate change. A new study provides conclusive evidence that protecting, conserving, and reestablishing forests by planting at least a trillion trees may be the…

THS Summertime Social & Mixer

A summertime social potluck of simple snacks (no cooked or prepared food) and wine will accompany the exhibit of the Topanga Historical Society’s amazing collection of historical Topanga business signs at its…

Saving Ourselves is Complicated

Fire Season officially starts July 12.  At its June 19 meeting, the Topanga Emergency Management Task Force (TEM) hosted about 30 unique agencies and about as many residents, who filled the library…