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Six Months After the End of the World 
For many, the devastation created by the Palisades Fire felt like the end of the world. Six months later, most of the fire debris has been removed, but stark reminders of the damage remain, as residents and local governments...
The Fire Followers 
As communities struggle to rebuild and recover from the devastation of the Palisades fire, nature is also in the process of regenerating.  When Topanga Canyon Boulevard reopened at the end of May, drivers were met not with bare hillsides...
Amusement Piers 
A pier is a folly, a highway to nowhere. Whether lined with fishermen or filled with the cries and clattering of a roller coaster, whether thick with the aromas of hotdogs and fries or freshly gutted fish, they are...
California Mustard: Beauty or Bane 
A beautiful but unwelcome tide of golden blossom is sweeping over the Santa Monica Mountains this year. The late—and light—rainy season has resulted in few native wildflowers but an abundance of mustard, an opportunistic invasive that thrives even in...
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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...
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Pinstripes 

Pinstripes, a massive entertainment venue offering chef-driven dining, bowling and bocce, just opened at Westfield Topanga last weekend. The experiential hotspot immerses diners in an elevated culinary experience with an expansive food and beverage menu served in the ground...