It Could Be Worse
“I think Divination seems very woolly. A lot of guesswork, if you ask me.” —J.K. Rowling 2020 was the kind of year that casts a…
New Year, New Dreams
New Year, New Dreams – Topanga Canyon Gallery’s first group show for 2021 showcases a diverse selection of mediums and subjects—photography, oils, acrylics, sculptures, even…
Young Man Zennon
Topanga resident Zennon Ulyate-Crow is just 18 but he’s a passionate political activist and is pursuing his vision for social justice and a better, fairer,…
The Devil Wind
This year’s continuous Santa Ana wind conditions have created a season of extremes: warm days, cold nights, fiery sunsets, and an ocean pressed so smooth…
Two New Books Celebrate the Life of Mountain Lion P-22
Mountain lion P-22 was catapulted to fame in 2012, when Griffith Park ecologist Miguel Ordenana first captured the big cat on film with a remote…
Bosco’s Christmas
A couple of years ago on Christmas Eve morn, I was on my way to work at the Winter Sports School at Mountain High, the…
This Is the Season to Watch for Mirages and the Elusive Green Flash
Looking for a bit of magic this holiday season? The beach at sunset is a good place to find enchantment. Autumn is the season of…
Henry Stern Makes the Case for Fire Safe Homes
The Woolsey Fire roared through the Malibu Lake neighborhood in the early hours of November 9, 2018, damaging and destroying more than half the homes…
Wilderness Park Reopens Two Years After the Woolsey Fire
Two years after it was burned in the Woolsey Fire, Charmlee Wilderness Park is open again. The reopening took place quietly and without fanfare on…
P-22 Day Goes Virtual
Every year, Angelenos celebrate Urban Wildlife Week, a festival that concludes with a gathering in Griffith Park for P-22 Day. This year, the festival is…
