Volunteer at Topanga Days
Every year, Topanga Days is one of the most memorable experiences that we share together as a Topanga community- and with all of Los Angeles. It is a labor of love fundraiser by the TCC and we truly couldn’t...
“The Place Above” Exhibition Celebrates the Spiritand Landscape of Topanga
Artemis Studio LA and SPACE Art + Supply announce the opening of “The Place Above”, a collaborative exhibition that celebrates the natural beauty and resilient spirit of Topanga. This dynamic show brings together 49 Los Angeles-based artists in an...
TREES IN BLOOM
This isn’t one of those springs when the hills are covered in a vivid profusion of wildflowers. The Santa Monica Mountains have received just a fraction of the average rainfall for the season. Hot weather is already arriving, drying...
A Brief History of U.S. Tariffs
The United States has a long history with tariffs—taxes placed on imported goods. In 1789, George Washington signed a bill establishing a five percent tariff on a wide range of imported goods. The tariff became the primary source of...
Rebuilding Sunset Mesa: A Case Study—And a Shared Mandate for Resilience
Editor’s note: In the aftermath of the devastating Palisades fire, new ideas are emerging on how to address the complex and costly rebuilding process, especially ways neighborhoods can potentially work together with architects and design firms to build back...
The ART of PYSANKA
The Easter egg is an ancient symbol of rebirth and renewal. The art of pysanka, the intricate decoration of Easter eggs that is a centuries-old Ukrainian tradition, serves as more than a seasonal ritual. TNT contributor Jill Cotu writes...
Weathering Fire
Fires will happen again and it is up to all of us who live in areas of high fire risk to take action now to protect ourselves and our neighbors. That’s the message delivered by Keegan Gibbs, one of...
Ukrainian Tradition Shines Bright: The Art of Pysanka
As winter melts into spring across the war-scarred landscapes of Ukraine, a centuries-old tradition quietly resurfaces—bringing with it symbols of resilience, hope, and renewal. The art of pysanka, the intricate decoration of Easter eggs, serves as more than a...
The Manroot
In late January, when we were allowed to return home after the fire, we went first to the mountain trails. The beautiful land where we had walked everyday was unrecognizable. What struck me most was the silence. Where I...
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