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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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02/04/26

CERT Training in Topanga (read more)

Topanga CERT Training is happening right here in the canyon — and this is a rare opportunity. The County of Los Angeles Fire Department is hosting a FREE, in-person Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in Topanga. This FEMA-approved, 20-hour…
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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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12/03/25

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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11/07/25

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…
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08/26/25

ReadyFest 2025

Topanga’s ReadyFest Brings Preparedness to Life! This Free Event Prepares Families for Wildfires, Earthquakes, and More HOW READY ARE YOU for wildfires, earthquakes, and other disasters?  Come to ReadyFest and find out! SATURDAY, OCT. 4th, 10 AM – 4 PM…
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07/29/25

Save the Date, Topanga!

ReadyFest 2025, Topanga’s own Emergency Preparedness Fair, is happening on Saturday, October 4, 2025! Join us at the Topanga Community Center from 10:00am–4:00pm for a day of hands-on demonstrations, helpful emergency tips, great food and music, family fun for all…
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06/30/25

Topanga’s Business Survey Results

Discussion of Small Business Survey Findings The results of the Topanga Town Council’s latest survey make one thing clear: many Topanga small businesses are still struggling to recover from the devastating impacts of the Palisades Fire and the extended road…
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04/15/25

TCB & PCH Updates 4-13-25

April 12, 2025:  Below are press release updates from California Governor Gavin Newsom and Caltrans regarding Pacific Coast Highway reopening estimates and upcoming overnight pavement work on the northern portion of Topanga Canyon Blvd. between Cezanne Avenue and Happy Trail.…
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04/01/25

A History of Topanga’s Road Closures

A historical perspective on Topanga’s endless road struggles Photos and stories condensed from Topanga Historical Society’s “The Topanga Story“ In the aftermath of both wildfires and floods, Topanga Canyon has repeatedly faced long-term road closures that isolated residents, created hardship…