Wildflowers Bloom Despite Drought
Topanga has received just 5.54 inches of rain so far this season. The rainfall totals for the rest of the Santa Monica Mountains range from…
Pioneering Women Homesteaders Left Their Mark on Topanga
Before they could vote or have equal protection under law, before there were roads or electricity or running water, a handful of women staked a…
Spotlight on Women-Owned Business: Trudy Perry Fiber Art
Trudy Perry is a fiber artist in Topanga who specializes in creating colorful, custom handwoven textiles and wall art. “I have always been interested in…
“Home” Means More Now
The real estate market is extremely hot and prices are accelerating at a fast pace due to high demand and lack of listing inventory. With…
Deep Roots: Topanga’s Oak Trees Are Part of the Wood Wide Web
Topanga’s oaks have deep roots, deeper than one might think. A coastal live oak tree can grow to be 80 feet tall and live for…
Santa Monica Mountains Climate Vulnerability Survey
Residents and people over the age of 18 who work in the following communities: Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Malibu City, Unincorporated Malibu, Pacific Palisades,…
The Art of Selling Crystals
Local Topanga small business owner Jessica McGraw brings the earth’s magic into homes and everyday lives with crystals, minerals and healing jewelry. Her business, Baltic…
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…