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Christmas in Topanga, 1942 
The Coastwatchers, TNT’s original fiction series set in Malibu during WWII, concludes in this issue. Our story began in December, 1941, just after the United States entered WWII, and ends on Christmas, 1942. Coastwatchers focuses on the experiences of...
New Books: Local Authors / Local Interest 
This is TNT’s annual holiday season round up of new books by local authors and new books on subjects of interest to our local community. For more local books published earlier this year, check out our summer reads list...
Mushroom Madness 
Fungi can cure or kill, nourish life, and also decompose it back into soil. Fossil evidence for fungi is limited, but the ability to analyze molecular data has led to revelations about the evolution of this extraordinary family of...
Fool’s Gold: The Myth of Tiburcio Vasquez 
“And still of a winter’s night, they say,  when the wind is in the trees, When the moon is a ghostly galleon  tossed upon cloudy seas,    When the road is a ribbon of moonlight  over the purple moor,    A...
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RCD Moves to Larger Home 

Topanga Canyon’s local Resource Conservation District is steadily growing in capacity, with more staffing, as well as community service offerings. They have been conveniently located off Topanga Canyon Blvd. for the past eight years, but have recently outgrown the...
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Adamson House Docents 

Adamson House Docent Training: A comprehensive training program for aspiring docents Adamson House docents are trained volunteers who share the history, art, and architecture of the Adamson House through guided tours. Docents also answer guest questions, staff the Malibu...
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ZUCCHINI DAY 

August 8 was national Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day. We are entering into the spirit of the holiday with squash history and recipes. Check out the story on page 10! Illustrations lovingly drawn and painted by...
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Googootz!!* 

*Italian slang for zucchini Domesticated squash originated in North America, where various species have been harvested and cultivated for thousands of years. Several different subspecies of Cucurbita pepo, the pumpkin-like ancestor of modern summer squashes, have been found in...
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SAMO Fund presents 

SAMO Fund presents: Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes at Peter Strauss Ranch, Saturday, September 9, 6:45PM (doors open at 5PM) Tickets will be $70, with limited VIP parking for $30. Wine, beer, and charcuterie available to purchase. In partnership with...
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PDSSM Awards Event 2023 

After a three year hiatus The Progressive Democrats of the Santa Monica Mountains’ birthday party/awards ceremony/fundraiser/progressive love fest is back! Saturday September 9th, 3:30pm till sunset, with special guest, Congressman Ted Lieu. Register early to ensure your spot –...