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…
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,…
Busto and Sun – Hat Maker in Topanga
It was November when I first stumbled upon the early stages of the new Topanga business Busto & Sun, during which I had met the…
Balm in 2020: SaveArtSpace
Artist Topanga resident Justin Aversano envisions a world where public art replaces advertising. He created SaveArtSpace in 2015 with co-founder Travis Rix. The endeavor began…
Welcome Home: Spotlight on Paul Ferra & Melissa Oliver
Husband and wife real estate team Melissa Oliver and Paul Ferra are Topanga residents who are passionate about their community. Melissa grew up in these…
Claire Miller and the Gift of Cacao
Claire Miller is a gift from the cacao deities. She first fluttered into our lives brunching with our neighbors (remember those?) I was so overcome…
Winter Solstice
This Druid witch likes to sit under the oaks and listen. The things that have been told to her this year have been astounding. She…
Holiday Quarantine
“This is important!” Mrs. Shibuya, my flustered biology teacher’s words echo these times. Sitting in our high school science lab, she was particularly enthused about…
Art and Healing on the Mountain: An interview with Artist Nicole Buffett
Local Topanga artist Nicole Buffett is an activist and holistic healer. Nicole’s paintings reflect a shamanic visioning grounded in healing and expansion of consciousness. To…
Photo Album Preserves Memories of Thanksgiving in Topanga in 1917
We are on our own this Thanksgiving holiday. Los Angeles County health officials, concerned with the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, are cautioning against having…
