Historic Malibu Potteries Transformed Clay into Gold
When the first wave of California’s oil boon swept over the state in the early years of the 20th century, May Knight Rindge hoped to…
An Ancient Art Is Alive and Well at Topanga Art Tile
The art tile tradition established by factories like Malibu Potteries in the early 20th century is alive and well in Topanga, where for more than…
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Many businesses have been turned upside down by the digital revolution, but of those that have survived, few have changed as radically as the newspaper…
What Was That? Digital Field Guides Can Help Find the Answer
For anyone who has ever been aggravated while attempting to ID an aggregating anemone, puzzled by a penstemon, or left wondering if a willet is…
Scorpions Are an Unexpected Part of Life in Topanga
Beasties Spotlight! Although many residents have never seen one, scorpions are common in the Santa Monica Mountains and there are several native species in the…
The Santa Monica Mountains Are Home to Some Unexpected Neighbors
The Fox I walked on the beach on a winter’s day, In a moment snatched between rain showers, When the sea and the sky were…
Topanga’s Trickster Spirit at Work
The coyote was a trickster spirit for the Chumash and Tongva people who were the first human residents of the Santa Monica Mountains. This intelligent…
On the Trail in August
Late summer in the Santa Monica Mountains is a season of morning fog, scorching afternoons, and tropical sunsets—the perfect time of year for a late…
L.A.’s Museums Keep Art Alive Online
Watching the sunset from the Getty Center garden after a leisurely day of art and afternoon tea, a visit with the dignitaries in the Huntington…
Architect Who Helped Shaped L.A. Left Local Legacy
Paul Revere Williams (1894–1980) is considered the most significant African American architect of the 20th century. Williams’ distinctive designs helped shape the glamorous Hollywood aesthetic…
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