Topanga Emergency Partners - Replacing Important Papers Lost In Disaster

CAL Office of Emergency Services offers helpful information and links to help you secure lost paperwork

Not only are homes damaged by severe storms, earthquakes, fire, floods, landslides and mudslides, but many survivors also loose valuable personal documents.  The documents include everything from Social Security cards to driver licenses to credit cards. Read an article by Shawn Boyd of CAL OES Newsroom. . .

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ARSON WATCH NEEDS YOUR EYES ON THE CANYON

Arson Watch Now Accepting Volunteer Applications

If you have lived in Topanga for 20 years you have lived here a long time. However, you have not lived here long enough to remember the fire of November 1993. That fire burned for 10 days from the top of Old Topanga Canyon to the coast in Malibu destroying over 300 homes, scorching thousands of acres, and taking the lives of three people.  As you read about wild fires throughout California and the west you may think we are safe and well protected . . . 

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FIREFIGHTING IN TOPANGA BY AIR

See the video on how Los Angeles County Fire Fighters battle Topanga's fires by air from 69Bravo.
You won't want to miss seeing this incredible video about 69Bravo's helipads showing how fighting Topanga fires from the air has saved our canyon from extensive fire destruction.
In this video, LA County Fire talks about the recent Topanga Sky Fire by saying, "They estimated that if the helipads (at 69Bravo) had not been there, and the water 'pumpkins' especially, the fire would have gone all the way from Topanga to the Pacific Ocean within two hours." Watch the video to learn more about 69Bravo and how it is one of the most important fire fighting assets for Topanga and Malibu.  Click here to see this amazing video.

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Business Highlight - Serving Topanga

Serving Topanga, Serving the Community

Many years ago two Topanga businesswomen had a good idea. "Serving Topanga" was launched. This crisp colorful brochure has been coming to just about everyone in our community, quarterly, since then. Both Joanna Gunst and Jenise Blanc-Chance are very involved in Topanga as they are with environmental concerns. They are proud that Serving Topanga is printed on recycled paper with soy ink, which sacrifices nothing in beauty and clarity. As a service to the community they give away one advertising space to a different local non-profit in each issue.

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Business Highlight - Topanga Seed and Feed

Topanga's Headquarters for Animal Supplies and Special Gifts

by Lindsay Zook, owner of Topanga Seed & Feed

I have lived in Topanga for 20 years and have been in business for 10 years. My original goal in life was to become an FBI agent and 17 years ago I was on that path, I was accepted into L.A.P.D. academy and was on my way. When my uncle (a long time Topanga resident) passed away I decided I need to live life to the fullest and enjoy every day, I decided to work in a pet store. Ten years ago the opportunity came up for me to open my own shop in the canyon, and after much debate I decided I would give it a try.

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TOPANGANS – TAKE ADVANTAGE OF DROUGHT PROGRAMS

The West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) announced today that it has increased the current Turf Removal Incentive from $2 to $3 per square foot within its service area thanks to a grant from the California Department of Water Resources and funding from the Metropolitan Water District.  This limited time offer allows West Basin residents to replace their high water use lawns with efficient California Friendly plants and landscapes.  This incentive will help in mitigating the impacts of this and future droughts.

To find out more on how to qualify visit: www.socalwatersmart.com or call 888.376.3314

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Become a Member of the Topanga Community Club

Just pennies a day, for a year of community fun!

Since 1949, the Topanga Community Club has served generations of Topangans. The TCC does not receive any local or federal tax income like many other community houses in our area.  We depend 100% on the generosity of our members to keep our lights on and doors open. The Club encourages each canyon resident to become a member on one of our many membership levels, starting at just $35 per year. Join or renew to be part of this unique hub of the canyon!

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