I fell in love with the rustic charm of California and Topanga and the wonderful climate here-where everything will grow-40 years ago as an immigrant from the English countryside.
The forced eviction of Lower Toanga residents and businesses really tugs at my heart. Acquiring land for public use is desirable, but why the need to evict? The businesses are charming and the residents probably wouldn’t mind a hiking path to the beach.
Why wasn’t the reviving wetlands effort put into making Malibu Lagoon larger (I think it would be impossible to force evictions from multimillion dollar homes) as Ballona Welands which is under attack by Playa Vista?
The whole concept of destroying all non-native plants is so depressing and I’m sure not necessary. No more gorgeous hillsides of spring nasturtiums. The aroma of eucalyptus, wonderful falls of oleander and morning glories? I’m sure the birds don’t mind them growing here. Let’s make room for all.
Patricia Mace