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The Woolsey Wildfire—Paying for the Cleanup

“It will be a three-to five-year recovery process. Basically, we live in the hillsides and we can’t let our guard down,” says Philippe Eskandar, City Administrative Analyst for Westlake Village. “People lose…

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NPS Park Closures

Nearly half of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area was burned during the Woolsey Fire, and many parks in the patchwork of open space remained closed due to extensive damage. That…

CERT Training Course

Not too long ago, Topanga had its own Topanga Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). As experienced trainers left, the team eventually dissolved and former members joined Malibu CERT. Following the devastation of…

Progress on Gun Safety

Starting November 1, 2018, firearms won’t be allowed on Kaiser Permanente property or in its facilities. Please don’t bring them to your appointment or when you visit. “Kaiser Permanente has a long-standing…

Cold Weather Tips

Children, the elderly, and people with disabilities or special medical needs are especially vulnerable during cold weather. Extra precautions should be taken and L.A. County Department of Health and Human Services has…

Pine Tree Circle Snow Night

Snow Night and community potluck will magically appear at Pine Tree Circle on Sunday, December 16, from 5-8 p.m., along with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Following Steve and Leslie Carlson’s tradition, the…

TPA Holiday Party

Happy Holidays, TPA activists, Friends, and Neighbors!  As has been its tradition, the Topanga Peace Alliance will hold its 16th annual holiday party on Friday, December 14, at Corazόn Performing Arts, to celebrate…

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The Woolsey Wildfire

Nature will recover in her own time. Humans will be wise to follow her lead. It took an army of fire fighters more than two weeks to fully contain the Woolsey Fire.…

Will Your Home Survive When the Embers Arrive?

Flying embers are as much to blame for property loss during wildfire events as the actual leading edge of the fire. The Los Angeles County Fire Department estimates that embers cause the…