September 18, 2020

September 18, 2020

View the September 18, 2020 issue (Vol. 1, No. 7) in PDF format.

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FEATURE

‘There’s no racism in Argentina’

Following the murder of George Floyd, Ali Depsky took a deep dive into systemic racism and police brutality in Argentina while drawing parallels with the United States. Dur ...(Read More)

Pacoima Gurudwara: Feeding the Poor and Needy

At the end of August, the U.S. recorded approximately six million COVID-19 cases and more than 180,000 deaths; by mid-September, that number climbed to 192,000. From this numb ...(Read More)

NEWS

Are You Prepared for Fire?

Los Angeles County Fire Chief Drew Smith and the Sheriff’s Department talked fire safety at Topanga Town Council meeting. Topanga had a close call on Tuesday, September 8 ...(Read More)

Annemarie Donkin

By Annemarie Donkin

Arson Watch Looks Out for Fire!

In the nearly 30 years that Arson Watch volunteers have been on patrol, only one major fire has been started in the Topanga/Malibu area. It was an Arson Watch ...(Read More)

Annemarie Donkin

By Annemarie Donkin

Proposition 15: Time to Split the Roll?

Proposition 15 on the November ballot is called the “Schools and Communities First” initiative. Apart from its obvious curb appeal, the name does accurately ...(Read More)

Joel Bellman

By Joel Bellman

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EDITORIAL

How Fragile We Are...

Gabrielle Lamirand and her husband, Roy, have lost their home in the Berry Creek fire. They were long-time Topangans, great friends to all, and dedicated volunteers. Gabrielle ...(Read More)

Flavia Potenza

By Flavia Potenza

OPINION

Media Literacy and Civility

On September 11, 2001, I woke up. I groped for the remote to ignite the television. I saw a plane crash into a building and heard lots of screaming. I thought it was some TV s ...(Read More)

Paula Labrot

By Paula Labrot

X Always Marks the Spot

There are certain areas in our cluttered home I have not the fortitude to face. I eschew the cobwebby bookshelf, the booby-trapped prop and costume closet, the ...(Read More)

Kathie Gibboney

By Kathie Gibboney

LIFESTYLE

Hello October 2020!

October is a huge month astrologically. There’s so much going on in the sky that I’m not going to go into each sign this month. The planets will hit pretty intensely, so g ...(Read More)

Kait Leonard

By Kait Leonard

THEATRE

Carry It On—A Theatricum Community Celebration

As Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum prepares for its 2021 Summer Repertory Season, they welcome Fall with virtual celebrations. For five decades, Will Geer’s Theatricum ...(Read More)

The Canyon Chronicle

By The Canyon Chronicle

Theatricum Offers Virtual Fall Classes for Adults

Over the decades it has been a privilege to sit beneath the oaks each summer season at Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum and enjoy outstanding performances by ...(Read More)

Annemarie Donkin

By Annemarie Donkin

Theatricum Offers Youth and Teen Fall Online Programs

Playwriting, poetry, dance, comedy characters, Shakespeare’s monologues and stage combat! These are some of the classes for young people during Theatricum Bot ...(Read More)

Annemarie Donkin

By Annemarie Donkin

LETTERS

Dear Friends of Yoga Desa...

About a month ago I sent out a letter explaining that Yoga Desa’s closure may be permanent due to the COVID crisis. Well, it’s official, Yoga Desa has closed. In this lett ...(Read More)

The Canyon Chronicle

By The Canyon Chronicle

ORBITUARY

Frank Rocco

Iconic Topangan Frank Rocco recently passed away after a long illness. The family will have a private service but welcomes all to tell your stories about him for a book of his ...(Read More)

The Canyon Chronicle

By The Canyon Chronicle

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