Beachcomber’s Diary
Every winter brings king tides to the California coast—some of the highest and lowest tides of the year. King tide isn’t a scientific term, but it has become a popular way to refer to the astronomical high tides that...
A Lone Voice
John Marshall served as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1801-1835 and is largely seen as giving life and meaning to the third branch of our nation’s government. In 1833, a boy was born in Kentucky...
King Tides
Winter King Tides make the headlines at this time of the year for their potential to cause coastal flooding, and as a grim warning of what sea level rise may look like on the West Coast in the future....
Leanne Hirsh, Perfumera
Emmy-award-winning make-up artist and perfumera Leanne Hirsh landed in Topanga seven years ago. “I’ve been a make-up artist for forty years, since my teens,” said Leanne, who just won an Emmy for applying Jada Pinkett Smith’s make-up for her...
The Art of Jealousy
“I can’t believe she’s wearing that!” “I wish I had the money he has.” “I want my life to be more like hers.” Jealousy can have a variety of different faces. From a psychological perspective, when we feel jealousy...
West Basin “Being Water-Wise” Art Contest
West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) announced the launch of its “Being Water Wise Is…” student art contest. Completed entries from service area students in grades three through 12 are due Friday, March 15, 2024, by 5 p.m....
Community Wildfire Mitigation Training
Learn how to conduct Home Ignition Zone Evaluations on February 9th & 10th! During this training attendees will learn about wildfire regimes and the importance of home hardening and defensible space practices on a community-wide scale. After two lecture...
Tree Planting with RCD!
Volunteer with the Resource Conservation District to plant native oak trees! Help to reforest the woodlands of the Santa Monica Mountains. RCD is hosting two volunteer events in the coming weeks. During both events, volunteers will help RCD staff...
PALIDEMS ANNUAL MEETING
Join the Palisades Democratic Club on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2024, 2 – 4 PM (Doors & Zoom open 1:30) Open to all—in person on the Palisades Charter High School campus, Mercer Hall, or on Zoom! The Pacific Palisades Democratic...
Teen Spirit at the TCC
I think I remember what it was like to be a teenager. Those years fill my head with a multi-sensory mosaic of sounds, scents, and images. On weekends, open mic nights and turntables, packed coffee houses, warehouses, church basements,...
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