SCE to Discuss "Public Safety Power Shutoffs" at Community Meeting

SCE Meeting to Address Community Questions About "Public Safety Power Shutoffs" on October 9, at King Gillette Ranch

Southern California Edison is hosting a community meeting for Topanga, Malibu, Hidden Hills, Calabasas, Agoura Hills, and Westlake Village residents to discuss the company's Wildfire Mitigation Program (which includes the controversial proposed "Public Safety Power Shutoff" system). 

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Native Butterfly House to Be Dedicated

Dedication of New Native Mountain Mermaid Butterfly House and Native Butterfly Plant Nursery October 7:

With shimmering transparent walls, graceful rooflines, and reclaimed antique entry doors, someone said the structure looked more like a glass chapel than a greenhouse. You can judge for yourself at the day-long opening of the newly completed Mountain Mermaid Native Butterfly House and Nursery on October 7. A big selection of pesticide-free native butterfly host and nectar plants will be offered for sale.

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Dept. of Public Works to Host Sept. 15 Discussion on Revised FEMA Maps, and More

A Message From the LA County Department of Public Works:

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has re-delineated floodplain boundaries in Topanga, Old Topanga, Cold Creek, Dark and Escondido Canyons to more accurately reflect the Special Flood Hazard Areas on FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). Topanga property owners and residents are invited to attend an open house that Public Works is hosting at the Topanga Library on September 15, to discuss revised FEMA maps, flood insurance requirements, and flood zone mapping.

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State Parks Responds to Fish Die-Off in Malibu Creek & Malibu Lagoon

A Message from Malibu City:

Staff from California State Parks and The Bay Foundation, supported by local fish and wildlife experts, are assessing the cause of death for an estimated 2,000 striped mullet (Mugil cephalus) over the last week within Malibu Lagoon and lower Malibu Creek.

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Own A Business in Topanga? Weigh in on the New Business Registration Program at Roundtable Discussion

Share Your Comments About LA County's Upcoming Business Registration Program

LA County is developing a new Business Registration Program to register unlicensed businesses in unincorporated parts of the county, and wants to hear from you at a roundtable discussion in Topanga on September 4.

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Access New FAQs Regarding Proposed Rooster Ordinance

UPDATED: Public Comments and Questions Gathered Regarding Regulating Roosters in Topanga and the Rest of Unincorporated LA County

Last December, in response to a massive cockfighting bust---reportedly the largest in history---the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Sheila Kuehl to develop a plan to limit the number of roosters residents can keep in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. 

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Malibu Seeks Artist for Storm Drain Art

City of Malibu Seeks Proposals to Refurbish Environmental Public Art Pieces on Storm Drains in Malibu
The City of Malibu put out a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking an artist to creatively transform four storm drain catch basins with original art, broadening community members’ understanding of the connection between gutters, storm drains, and the ocean environment while highlighting local art.

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