California Roses
Deep in a side canyon in the heart of the Santa Monica Mountains I once came upon the ruins of a homestead. There wasn’t much left, but there were roses there, pink and yellow, neglected but still blooming. Someone...
Al Pacino
Al Pacino’s portrayal of Michael Corleone in The Godfather (1972) made the actor one of the most recognizable characters in American popular culture. He was 32 years old and I was 12. More than a half-century later, Pacino published...
Making Music & Community
The hills are alive with the sound of music. And it’s a beautiful thing, thanks to Groupmuse and its founder, the intriguingly-named (more on that in a moment) Heavy Meadow. Groupmuse is an international organization that pairs home owners...
Blue Juice
A chapter excerpt from Topanga Beach Rodeo Grounds (Brass Tacks Press, 2025) by J. Murf, (as told to Pablo Capra) I used to hear George Trafton blasting chords through an amplifier. He just knew how to make noise, so...
The Julia Child Rose
Nathalie Krull is taking a well-deserved holiday, so we are taking this opportunity to combine her cooking column with our Discover feature on roses to showcase Julia Child. This is one of TNT Publisher Bonnie Morgan’s favorite roses—the one...
All the World’s a Stage
The Theatricum Botanicum lives not only as a cultural center of Topanga Canyon but also as a beloved haven for people throughout the city, attracting audiences from around Los Angeles who are drawn to its outdoor spaces and artistic...
Self Worth and Money
Value, investment, trust, credit, balance, security, asset, worth, interest… What do these words have in common? They are used in both the finance industry and in the personal development / self help industry. There’s a deep connection between our...
Topanga Bear Update
Topanga Town Council will host a “Topanga Bear Update” meeting on August 12, at 6pm, to provide some insight on Topanga’s new bear family, for locals. Local wildlife and environmental experts will share the story of mama bear Yellow...
Film, P-22: The Legacy Lives On, Named Finalist at 2025 Jackson Wild Media Awards
P-22: The Legacy Lives On, a powerful documentary chronicling the life, legacy, and conservation impact of Los Angeles’ iconic mountain lion, has been officially named a 2025 Finalist in the Innovation in Green Production category of the Jackson Wild...
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