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MRCA Applies for Red Rock Tree Removal Grant

The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) is planning to remove 30 large, non-native eucalyptus and pine trees in Red Rock Canyon. The trees, planted more than 50 years ago when the…

Illegal Poaching of Native Plants

Three South Korean nationals were charged last month with attempting to export 1,397 illegally poached Dudleya plants valued at more than $600,000. The slow-growing native succulents are in high demand with collectors…

Tam Taylor Retiring

Tam Taylor, recently named Chamber of Commerce 2018 Citizen of the Year, is retiring from her many years of dedicated volunteer service. She has resigned her Board positions on the Topanga Town…

A Community Calendar

You complained and we heard you! This issue debuts a comprehensive Community Calendar, a four-page insert on bright white paper you can hold in your hands and keep at your fingertips for…

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Second Annual Butterfly Day

Sunday, June 2 could not have been a better day to host the second annual Butterfly Day event at Bill Buerge’s Mountain Mermaid. Topanga Canyon was in bloom as the Topanga Elementary…

Amy Weisberg Named LAUSD Teacher of the Year 2019

Amy Weisberg, Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten teacher at Topanga Elementary Charter School (TECS), is among 22 educators named as Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) 2019-20 Teachers of the Year. She is one of…

Student Opportunities: Rep. Ted Lieu Offers Internships

Congressman Ted Lieu offers internships in his Washington, D.C. and California district offices in three different periods throughout the year: Spring (January-May), Summer (June-August), and Fall (September-December). At this time, they are only…

From the Desk of Sheila Kuehl

National Trails Day. June 1 was National Trails Day, the perfect time to celebrate the beauty of the County trails that we all love. Residents can find the perfect spots to hike,…

With Love: Teacher Appreciation Day

Before school days vanished into summer sun and fun days, Topanga Elementary students attended an assembly where they celebrated Teacher Appreciation Day and included school staff as well. The children created art…

Isn’t Eating Organic Enough?

The Topanga Gardening Club, together with the L.A. County Library in Topanga, will host Dan Kitteridge, organic farmer and Executive Director of Bionutrient Food Association, in “An Introduction to Nutrient Dense Foods…