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“Signs of Topanga”

On Wednesday, July 25, the Topanga Historical Society (THS) hosted an evening wine reception in their Pine Tree Circle office to present a collection of Topanga’s vintage business signs.  The evening was…

Malibu Canyon/Malibu Creek Safety Meeting, August 19

Join our State Senator, Henry Stern, Sunday, August 19, at 11 a.m. at King Gillette Ranch to Discuss Action Being Taken to Keep Your Communities and the Santa Monica Mountains Safe!  RSVP…

Triangle Ranch Preserve

In November, the public will decide funding for the FINAL PHASE OF THE Triangle Ranch acquisition of 84 acres in a bond measure on the ballot. Above, map of Triangle Ranch, showing…

West Basin Offers Water Conservation Programs

With increasing temperatures, persistent drought conditions and a prolonged fire season, the City of Malibu, County of Los Angeles and West Basin Municipal Water District (WBMWD) are launching a comprehensive water conservation…

North Area Plan Update

The County of Los Angeles, Department of Regional Planning is seeking public input for its upcoming update of the Santa Monica Mountains North Area Plan and the creation of a North Area…

Commuter Math Matters at Topanga Library

After four years of a stimulating, fruitful relationship with Community Library Manager Oleg Kagan, Topangans wondered who could replace him. He attended meetings and championed programs initiated by library patrons. Or, he…

Death Of Young Freeway-crossing Mountain Lion

The National Park Service (NPS) recently discovered the remains of mountain lion P-55 (shown last year rubbing his cheek across a rock, which is believed to be a way to mark territory).…

Data Mismatch Has Voters Seeing Pink

For 12,000 people who normally sign the Roster but instead had to fill out a pink provisional envelope during the last primary election—a database glitch may have been the reason. Don’t blame…

Coco Blignaut’s Witchy Workshop

Coco Blignaut is offering a children’s workshop for all things witchy. Discover the history, craft, and myriad mysteries of the Celtic Druids. Learn how to scry in a bowl of water and…

Shakti Rising Honors Topanga Women

On Saturday, August 4, about 60 people crowded into Froggy’s Heart Lodge to celebrate ten Topanga women, selected for recognition by Shakti Rising International (SRI) and its co-founders, Deja Cross and Azmina…