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06/12/26

Admitted Insurance Carrier Agrees to Write Policies in Topanga

Mercury President and COO met with Topanga Town Council, Firewise Committee members to discuss bringing insurance back to Topanga The Topanga Town Council invited Mercury COO and President, Victor Joseph, to Topanga for a tour of the community that focused…
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05/31/26

Froggy’s, a Topanga Institution

Many residents and visitors alike have gathered at Froggy’s Topanga Fish Market over the years to enjoy a meal in nature. A little quirky, a lot bohemian, and always authentic, Froggy’s has provided a respite and resource for locals looking…
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05/31/26

Zone Zero Regs Refined

After months of contentious public meetings and significant pushback on the scientific justifications underlying the new rules, the draft proposal has been officially revised and released by the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) subcommittee. The CAL…
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05/08/26

Water Bill Surprises

Rate Increases Hit Homeowners Hard A significant rate increase for Water Works District 29 (“WWD29”) was adopted by the LA County Board of Supervisors in late 2025. It will be phased in from 2026 to 2030, with the steepest increase…
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03/02/26

TCB Road Work Update

GREAT NEWS TOPANGA!  Official Caltrans TCB Opening Post March 4, 2026 Months earlier than anticipated, Caltrans has reopened both lanes of traffic during daytime travel hours along the 3.6-mile stretch of TCB between Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), south of Grand…
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01/27/26

Free Personalized Fire Safety Property Assessment for Topangans (read more)

Learn How to Make Your Home More Fire-Resistant—Free Expert Guidance from LA County Fire Department. A free home-hardening and defensible space assessment gives residents clear, practical guidance on how to reduce wildfire risk around their homes. These assessments identify simple,…
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01/09/26

Community Rising Event

A special gathering to celebrate the strength, resilience, and spirit of the community after the Palisades Fire. Join Supervisor Lindsey Horvath,  Pepperdine University, and the City of Malibu for our Community Rising Picnic at Pepperdine University. One year after the…
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12/08/25

Waterworks Proposed Rate Increase Open House

WWD is offering another Waterworks District 29 Rate Change Open House Wednesday from 6:00p-7:30p at the Topanga Library and will be available to answer questions about the proposed rate increase and do one-on-ones regarding individual bill impacts. Find specific info…
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12/03/25

Zone 0 Webinar

UPDATE:  see webinar recording here. The Sustainable LA Grand Challenge invites you to join Living with Future Fire: Getting to Research-Informed Policymaking for Fire-Resilience, a series of three webinars featuring experts unpacking the complicated natural and institutional dynamics at play…
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12/03/25

Town Hall Meeting: Beyond The Brush

Beyond the Brush: Protecting Topanga Through Strategic Fuel Reduction UPDATE:  If you missed the meeting, you can view the recording here. Join us at the Topanga Library on November 20th at 6:00pm for an important town hall meeting detailing the…
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11/18/25

Wall Street Journal Visits Topanga

Topanga’s Wildlife Legacy Spotlighted in the Wall Street Journal Being featured in the Wall Street Journal is a meaningful moment for Topanga. Journalist Jim Carlton visited our canyon to learn about our local bears, and Town Council board member Stacy…
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11/07/25

Arson

Fire is a constant fear for those who live in the Santa Monica Mountains, and arson is a major cause of fire. It’s a crime that can take seconds to commit and cause catastrophic harm. While fire crews battled deadly…