Waiting for the Perfect Wave: Surf Science 101
The talk at the beach last week was all about Linda, but she wasn’t a person, she was a tropical storm with the potential to bring big waves to local surf breaks. When the southern swell rolls in and...
Recall Election FAQs
Though ballots are already arriving for the September 14 California Gubernatorial Recall Election, many people remain confused about the process, even as voting gets underway. California Secretary of State Shirley Weber has answers to some of those important questions....
Malibu Addresses Encampment Hazards
Topanga has dealt with a multitude of fire scares over the past few years, including several recent fires that originated in homeless encampments in Malibu. On August 9, the Malibu City Council unanimously approved amending Malibu’s Nuisance Code to...
Stern Takes On Climate Emergency
Senator Henry Stern (D-Los Angeles) is leading a diverse coalition in Sacramento, seeking immediate funding and long-term solutions to the climate disasters facing California. “The heat waves, fires, and drought we are trying to survive require immediate solutions, but...
Jesus Boots
“Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.” – Matthew 10:34, Holy Bible (English Standard Version) In The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism is...
Life is Swell: Surfing Topanga
One of the greatest draws to living in Topanga Canyon is the quick, six-mile or so, zip down the boulevard to Topanga Beach, which comprises over a mile of ocean frontage and 21.5 acres. On a typical morning, gulls...
Topanga Canyon Gallery Finds a New Home
Things are about to change for art lovers in and around Topanga. Topanga Canyon Gallery, which has resided at Pine Tree Circle for many years, is moving is moving to 137 S Topanga Canyon; across from the south entrance to Pine Tree...
Waves and Woodgrain
One may start to float away in thought peering closely at a handcrafted piece of furniture or sculpture by contemporary artist and designer Chad Hagerman. His work hovers closely between precision and spontaneity — many of his creations appear...
Everchanging Particles of Stardust
You are legendary. Epic, really. There is absolutely no one on this planet like you. Sure, maybe there are a few that resemble your physique or make similar choices, but there really isn’t anyone exactly like you. The building...
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