Topanga News

By Flavia Potenza About 35 people, concerned about CalTrans spraying herbicide alongside Topanga Canyon Blvd.

The branch hangs low and heavy. The flowers, if they can be called that, are small and green and pesky.

Safety is always a concern when driving in Topanga. Hillside Henry has noticed that a lot of motorists are crossing over 'the fog line' or white strip that marks the edge of the road.

Members of Topanga Cub Scout Pack 24 standing with members of the Musch family honor the veterans of all wars, including those from Topanga, during the flag rasing ceremony at the 39th Annual Topanga Days Festival.

Trent and Allie Carlton have their animals blessed by Kay Dewberry during the Ninth Annual Blessing of the Animals at the Christian Fellowship Church.

Despite the funding crisis in California Schools, Topanga Elementary remains one of the highest performing schools in the LAUSD, thanks to parent involvement and community support.

In this photo, taken in 2006, the Kirbys obviously enjoy their breakfast with the Messenger.

The perfect way to spend a summer night in Los Angeles is watching a play, under the stars, at the iconic, Theatricum Botanicum, a tiny amphitheater tucked away in Topanga Canyon.

KFI AM 640 does live, local news on the hour, on the half, when it breaks, and anytime online.

Volunteers Tom Webb and Chino practice the equine intake procedure with members of the Los Angeles County Care and Control and members of the Volunteer Equine Response Team at Pierce College during the "Ready, Set, Go" evacuation drill on Saturday, April 28.

Sixth-grade students from Mariposa School of Global Education bring attention to the modern-day slave trade and fundraise to help free 15 slaves.

Topanga's Lara Parker, who embodied the role of the beautiful Angelique in the original TV soap opera, 'Dark Shadows,' muses Topangan Lara Parker's life was hardly her own in the run-up to the release of Dark Shadows and completion of her third "Dark Shadows" book, "Wolf Man Rising." on its transformation to film 40 years later and how she helped ... (more)

Topanga artist Megan Rice, who contributed the 'Horse and Reader' and 'AGood Tale' sculptures to the Topanga Public Library encourages the community to attend her 'Clean out the Art Sale' at her studio, Sunday, May 20th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A lifetime of drawings, paintings and sculptures must be cleared out so the artist can create anew! Walk ... (more)

I have an organic heirloom salad garden. In order to fully appreciate the miracle of this statement, you'll need a little backstory.

One of the most celebrated country fairs in Southern California, the 39th annual Topanga Days Fair, is the happening place to be on Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-28. The three-day fair and fundraiser for the Topanga Community Club, promises - and delivers - live music on two stages, clothing, jewelry and art by local artists, a variety of ... (more)

Messenger team reporters contributing to this report: Annemarie Donkin, Flavia Potenza, Anthony Verebes, Kim Zanti.

Mary Ann Frericks tracked down yet another compelling part of Topanga's living history to remind us why we celebrate Memorial Day.

Authorities today identified a woman who was killed when the car she was driving careened off Malibu Canyon Road in Malibu.

The Foam Magazine July 2012 cover shoot shows that a countrified wardrobe is the way to go this summer season.