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“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,…

Caltrans Update on Slope Mitigation and TCB Paving

Caltrans Sr. Engineer Michael Dipsia gave an update on the slope mitigation project in the S-Curves and a paving project that began in June. “We are in the process of finishing up…

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…

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,…

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…

Saving Bumblebees and Beyond

Adding bumblebees to the Endangered Species list may also save monarch butterflies. Four bumble bee subspecies are poised to become the first insects to receive protection under the California Endangered Species Act…

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…

Mountain Lion Petition

State endangered species designation is being sought for the mountain lions of the Santa Monica Mountains and other at-risk populations of the big cat. The Center for Biological Diversity and Mountain Lion…

Increase in Homeless Count Does Not Deter Supervisor Kuehl

Disappointed at the increase in the recent Homeless Count, Third District Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, in her June 6 e-mail newsletter, Kuehl Happenings, expressed optimism and tenacity about what it will take to…

Close Encounters with Urban Wildlife

The Pacific Palisades Historical Society will hold its installation luncheon on June 20 featuring naturalist, poet, and award-winning author, Charles Hood, speaking about “Urban Nature Today: Are the backyards of Los Angeles really…