August 18, 2023

August 18, 2023

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THINKING OUT LOUD

August 18, 2023

Planning Ahead… Or Not

When you read the newspaper, do you ever wonder why that photo or that article is on that page? Of course not! You read it for the real estate ads and the cartoons! Or whatev ...(Read More)

Flavia Potenza

By Flavia Potenza

NEWS

August 18, 2023

Aurora Behrman, ‘Most Valuable Junior Lifeguard’

Eleven-year-old Aurora Behrman was awarded the “Most Valuable Junior Lifeguard” medal in her second summer of Junior Lifeguard training at Will Rogers State Beach, Tower 1 ...(Read More)

The Canyon Chronicle

By The Canyon Chronicle

August 18, 2023

Oak Tree Problems – Summer 2023

Our coast live oaks were so happy to get almost 50 inches of rain in Topanga this winter, pushing out new shoots and leaves like crazy! While that lovely new gr ...(Read More)

August 18, 2023

Entrada Road Neighborhood Little Free Library is a Winner

Looking for a good summer read? Welcome to LFL #131956, Established November 13, 2021. You can find us on the LFL Foundation Map at littlefreelibrary.org and op ...(Read More)

August 18, 2023

LACOFD’S CANINE TEAMS DEPLOYED TO MAUI

On Sunday, August 12, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) activated the County of Los Angeles Fire Department’s (LACoFD’s) California Task Force 2 (CA-TF2) urba ...(Read More)

The Canyon Chronicle

By The Canyon Chronicle

FEATURE

August 18, 2023

Three Strikes! How a Softball League Spreads Happiness in Hard Times

This has been the season of strikes, beginning with the LAUSD Services Employees International Union, Local 99, joined in solidarity by the United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTL ...(Read More)

Amy Weisberg, M.Ed.

By Amy Weisberg, M.Ed.

COFFEE & SOUL

August 18, 2023

Jewish Wisdom in a Vibrant Learning Community

Chabad of Topanga announces the launch of its Fall 2023, Winter 2024, and Spring 2024 courses! Aspiring learners are invited to join the Topanga community and explore the dept ...(Read More)

The Canyon Chronicle

By The Canyon Chronicle

MY CORNER OF THE CANYON

August 18, 2023

Too Long at The Fair The County Fair? On a Saturday? During a heat wave in August? I weigh the pros and cons.

The cons are obvious; crowded, problematic parking, sticky surfaces, long lines, smell of farm animals, overpriced concessions, getting lost, spilled beer, crying children, sc ...(Read More)

Kathie Gibboney

By Kathie Gibboney

August 18, 2023

The Dogs of Dog Days & Other Pets We Love

Three Little Maids from School Persephone, Phoebe, and Princess It all started with Romulus, a burly handsome male, who strutted around campus with quite a style, quite in ...(Read More)

The Canyon Chronicle

By The Canyon Chronicle

OUT & ABOUT

August 18, 2023

Kaleidoscopic Music

A kaleidoscope is an optical instrument with a number of mirrors that reflect what’s being viewed in a multiplicity of ever-shifting planes, shapes and colors. An orchestra ...(Read More)

August 18, 2023

‘Sing Out! for LGBTQ+ Rights’ at the Theatricum on Aug. 23

Tret Fure, Peter Alsop, and Emma’s Revolution will perform a benefit concert for the Human Rights Campaign to battle anti-LGBTQ+ legislation! The Human Rig ...(Read More)

Annemarie Donkin

By Annemarie Donkin

ALL THINGS CONNECTED

August 18, 2023

AI and the Writers’ Strike

AI and the Writers’ Strike It’s unlikely that the writers who penned those sci-fi scripts, or the actors giving soul to a machine, ever thought that AI might represent a ...(Read More)

Paula Labrot

By Paula Labrot

PASSAGES

August 18, 2023

Our Defender, Greg Humphries, 1947-2023

Our Defender, Greg Humphries, 1947-2023 I first met Gregory in a swimming pool at a party. It was a hasty kiss in the deep end. I didn’t get his name. He had just earned ...(Read More)

EVENTS

August 18, 2023

2023 EVENTS

Ongoing: Sunday Bible Study with Michelle Klein, 10 a.m., Worship Service with Pastor John Klein, 11 a.m. Come to church this Sunday and be renewed. Topanga Christian Fellowsh ...(Read More)

The Canyon Chronicle

By The Canyon Chronicle

THINKING OUT LOUD

MY CORNER OF THE CANYON

ALL THINGS CONNECTED

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