On April 15, city staff and consultants met for a second time with homeowners whose beachfront properties burned down, reviewing debris removal progress, addressing policies that apply to most, if not all beach lots, and providing answers to detailed questions unique to various lots.
big debt of gratitude to the Army Corps and the contractors who are helping with removal for those who opted in as well as those who opted out of having the Army Corps of Engineers remove their debris.”
Malibu residents and visitors alike were treated to a picture-perfect Easter Sunday filled with sunshine, laughter, and a wide variety of events that brought the community together in celebration.
After months of going through the aftermath of the Palisades Fire, a day filled with hope
and sunshine made a big difference — offering a much-needed moment of joy, reflection, and connection for the resilient Malibu community.
The day kicked off with smiles and sunshine at Trancas Country Market, where the Easter on the Greens event welcomed families for springtime fun. Miss California United States Rachel DeAngelis brought extra sparkle to the festivities as she volun-
Noting that the first beachfront homeowners meeting occurred five weeks previously, Yolanda Bundy, environmental sustainability director for the City of Malibu, showed a video demonstrating that there has been significant improvement in debris removal on beachfront lots.
“It’s a sign of hope and that we are moving forward and that you will be rebuilding your homes,” Bundy said optimistically, adding that the city and its residents owe, “a
She also showed a geotechnical team conducting studies and drilling to do the exploration required to develop a multi-parcel geotechnical report on a cleared parcel. Bundy informed that only 10 beachfront property owners have not communicated with the city regarding whether to have the Corps clean up their lots.
Providing new information to homeowners, she stated, “For those who opted out, in a meeting with Public Works of the county we have just established they have a new deadline of June 30 for debris removal.”
Lt. Col. Nathaniel A. Weander, deputy commander of the Corps’
Robert J. “Bob” Morris, a legendary force in California’s restaurant scene and a beloved member of the Malibu community, passed away peacefully at his home on April 13. He was more than just a restaurateur — he was a visionary, a mentor, and a symbol of warmth and generosity who brought people together through unforgettable dining experiences and heartfelt hospitality. For over five decades, Bob Morris redefined the California coastal dining experience. As the founder and creative mind behind iconic restaurants like the original Gladstones, The Jetty, RJ’s the Rib Joint, Malibu Sea Lion, and most recently, Paradise Cove Beach Café, Bob’s influence on the culinary landscape of Southern California is
undeniable. Throughout his storied career, he developed and operated more than 25 restaurants, each known for their vibrant ambiance, welcoming spirit, and signature offerings — like the towering slice of chocolate cake that became synonymous with his name.
As the City of Malibu endeavors to serve residents besieged by the fire, there are two vacancies in city administration that need to be filled as soon as possible, and several other job openings also need to be filled in order for the city to have a deep
enough bench to administer the rebuilding of the 737 homes destroyed in the Palisades Fire.
Since former City Manager Steve McClary took a leave of absence in December, Joseph Toney has served as acting city manager. McClary and the city parted ways in March.
To date, no new city manager has been hired, and to make
matters worse, Acting Deputy City Manager Alexis Brown has resigned.
“I submitted my resignation on March 25 and my last day with the City of Malibu will be April 25,” Brown stated in an email. “The decision came after thoughtful reflection. It has been an honor to serve this
Palisades Fire Cleanup, Debris Removal Part 6
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According to these numbers below, it’s been 106 days since the Palisades Fire ravaged a still unfathomable swath of the Santa Monica Mountains — from the Skull Rock Trail Head to the Octopus House.
The recovery effort is now in full swing, with some impressive numbers: 500 trucks moving as many 1,400 truckloads a day.
The effort is being led by the United States Army Corps of Engineers which itself underwent a change in leadership.Col. Brian Sawser rotated back to Tennessee to be replaced by Col. Jeff Palazzini — and he’s ready to rock.
With help from USACE Public Affairs Officer Jeremy Eller, we conducted an email interview with Palazzini. Alsothanks to Matt Myerhoff of the City of Malibu, Katy
Macek from Caltrans, and Jeffrey “Dusty” Nelan, who said: “The National Guard mission has been extended to 31 May 2025.”
Questions for Col. Palazzini
He is the very model of a modern Army Corps colonel. A West Point graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, as well as an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business in Philadelphia, and Master’s degree in strategic security studies from
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Malibu residents join Nationwide ‘Hands Off!’ protest Millions across the U.S. participate in demonstrations opposing Trump administration
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Optimist Club of Malibu celebrates Tony Lardas’ Birthday
Dear Editor, Tony Lardas and his wife Rita are members of the Malibu Optimist Club. They are also the owners of the Malibu McDonald’s restaurant. We celebrated Tony’s birthday last Thursday at the Malibu McDonald’s and were treated to a great breakfast as well as a grand tour of the restaurant by Tony!
We are so grateful for all the years of support that Tony and Rita have given to our children and to our community!
Margaret Hauptman, Malibu
Rattling around in a ghost of a White House
Dear Editor, In the made for Netflix doomsday movie “Leave The World Behind,” produced by Michelle and Barack Obama’s Higher Ground production company, the youngest member of the narrative is a preteen girl glued to her device as she streams the last episode before the series finale of the ‘90s TV phenomenon “Friends” and becomes despondent when the internet goes out. At some point another character observes the series “is nostalgic for a time that never existed.”
I recognized as I recalled this line that my own coming of age may have been around 22, just out of college, supporting myself, with roommates in Brooklyn, like the characters in “Friends.” In a rare moment of curiosity about the current president’s psyche, I looked, and when he was 22 it was 1968 and Nixon beat Humphrey, and the country hurdled head-first into the senseless meat grinder of Vietnam, the pedestrian and paranoid scandals of Watergate, and also a president’s triumphant visit to China.
The current president is nostalgic for a time that did exist, only he was rooting for the guy that many of my peers and I have been programmed to despise (I recently realized that my Malibu West parents’ divergent feelings about Nixon and his actions played a significant role in the causation of their divorce). But the world and the human experience of it (and awareness of and engagement in history and current events) is
radically different today as he rattles around in his own ghost of the White House, yanking old (supply) chains and raiding the Treasury (to gild the fireplace and mantle in the Oval), which is what he wants us to see. Nixon wanted us to see his daughter’s White House wedding and touring the Great Wall while drunkenly ordering and orchestrating so much skullduggery in secret.
Undoubtedly inspired by the hero of his ascendance into selfhood, what is the current president trying to do in secret? Or has the human experience been so altered, our notions of shame and privacy and morality so eroded that secrecy is obsolete, as quaint as Phoebe performing “Smelly Cat” in a coffee house?
Jeremy Walker, Malibu
Protest in Malibu Not Covered
Dear Editor,
After reading this week’s Malibu Times (April 10) I’m writing in both amazement and chagrin at what appears to be an intentional and unacceptable oversight.
On Saturday, April 5, TV news, social media, and newspapers reported that millions of Americans held rallies, stood on street corners, and marched through towns and traffic — all to protest the various assaults on our lives, livelihoods, and democracy by the 3 month old Trump administration. And in Malibu hundreds of our neighbors and friends joined them in a local rally at our Civic Center.
Yet The Malibu Times not only didn’t bother to send a photographer but didn’t even write an article on this event. Anytime hundreds of Malibuites gather for any reason — whether it’s a Malibu High School game, a celebration of first responders, an opening of a new business, or a political meeting — it is NEWS! Where was our newspaper when this extraordinary gathering took place? I don’t know and can only guess what the political biases of the editors and publishers of The Malibu Times may be — and, frankly, I think that’s irrelevant. Take an editorial position if you wish — but please report the news!
Alan Myerson, Malibu
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Holding On Through the Ashes
s we all grapple with the aftermath of the Palisades and Franklin Fires, it’s impossible to ignore the devastation left in their wake. Driving through once vibrant neighborhoods now reduced to ash and rubble is gut-wrenching. These weren’t just structures—they were homes, lifetimes of memories, baby steps, graduations, family dinners, and milestones now buried beneath charred debris. For some, rebuilding may never happen. For others, their children will be grown by the time their homes rise again.
We are not just mourning loss—we are bracing ourselves for change, and pleading with city officials to step in and ensure our beloved community doesn’t lose its identity in the process.
It’s painful to see scorched lots already being listed for sale. Many homeowners in Malibu, the Pacific Palisades and surrounding areas are making the difficult choice to sell rather than rebuild. For them, the hurdles—insurance limitations, rising construction costs, and the emotional toll—are simply too great. Real estate experts have confirmed that these properties are being quickly snapped up by investors and developers, with some selling above asking price.
And while new development might bring growth, it also brings a critical question: will the new residents understand the deep wounds we bear from not only this fire, but also from Woolsey and the many fires before? Will they become part of our healing, or will their unfamiliarity with our collective trauma cause further division?
At every city meeting, the air is thick with emotion. Residents speak through tears, expressing frustration and confusion, voicing concerns about rebuilding timelines, sewer infrastructure, insurance delays, and what the future holds. Some offer wisdom from having walked this road before. Others are just beginning.
Beyond what’s visible on land, there’s the ocean—a constant presence in our daily lives, now silently bearing its ownscars. The Palisades Fire impacted marine life through ash and debris runoff. These materials clouded the water, threatened kelp forests, and potentially spurred toxic algal blooms, endangering marine ecosystems and species like the Southern California steelhead trout and tidewater gobies. Hazardous materials like asbestos and plastics may have entered the water, leading to public health advisories and further ecological harm. Researchers from Scripps and NOAA are still evaluating the damage, but the long-term impact remains unclear.
Just as we begin to wrap our minds around the environmental and residential consequences, we learn that Deputy City Manager Alexis Brown is leaving. Her departure is another blow to an already stretched-thin city staff. As a small business owner, I know firsthand the challenge of losing key members of a team. This is not just an administrative change—it represents yet another crack in the foundation of our city’s support structure when we need stability the most.
And then there’s the Pacific Coast Highway. The governor promises it will reopen by the end of May, but for many of us, that means a partial reopening at best. One lane in each direction and one for construction crews is progress, but it won’t relieve the gridlock or bring back the tourism dollars local businesses depend on.
Local businesses are now pleading for grants and support. Barbara Bruderlin, CEO of the PaliBu Chamber, is in Sacramento this week advocating for relief. We are trying everything, because the reality is, many businesses are wondering if it’s time to move on.
As the owner and publisher of a local newspaper, I’ve seen the impact up close. I split my time between Malibu and San Luis Obispo, and after the fire, I lost my content editor and two photographers. One of my writers has been on a month-long vacation, and another is leaving in May. To keep our paper and magazine afloat, I’ve had to be more cost-effective than ever, which means we can’t cover every event like we used to.
After the “Hands Off Protest” earlier this month, I received over 10 emails criticizing our lack of coverage. Comments like, “I see now your political view,” and “Shame on you for not being there,” flooded my inbox. But here’s the truth—those comments came from individuals who most likely haven’t contributed a dollar to support the paper. I’m not blaming anyone, but I do wonder: where is the support for the storytellers of our community?
Despite our limited capacity, we have covered city meetings, community updates on PCH, fire recovery efforts, and even positive milestones like the ribbon cutting at the skatepark. That said, I want to acknowledge the kindness and support I have received. Two individuals whom I am proud to call friends shared photos and quotes from the protest so we could provide coverage after the fact. It reminded me that these are the people who make our community strong—the ones who lift each other up when everything feels like it’s falling apart.
To everyone reading this, please remember that we are all doing our best. In times like these, we must choose empathy over criticism, support over judgment. This fire has reshaped our landscape and our lives, but not our spirit.
We are a community rooted in resilience. We’ve faced devastating fires before, and each time, we’ve risen from the ashes—stronger, more united, and more determined. And we will rise again. But now, more than ever, we need each other. We need our city to lead with unwavering commitment. We need leaders who stand firm when challenges mount. And we need residents—longtime locals and newcomers alike—who believe in the heart and soul of this community and are willing to fight for its future.
Let’s move forward with compassion, accountability, and hope. We owe that much to the ashes we rise from.
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Civic leaders gather to mark 100 days after the Palisades Fire
One hundred days after the devastating wildfire that swept through parts of Malibu, the Pacific Palisades, Altadena local, state, and federal leaders gathered at Will Rogers State Beach on Friday afternoon to discuss the progress of recovery and the ongoing challenges ahead. The press conference, led by State Senator Ben Allen, took place against the backdrop of the charred hills near the Palisades Bowl Mobile Home Park, where hundreds of families continue to struggle with the aftermath of the disaster.
“We’ve got a long way to go,” said Allen, standing beside residents still unable to access the remains of their homes.“There’s been enormous progress, but also enormous gaps. And we have to close them, fast.”
The press conference, which lasted for roughly two hours, was marked by speeches from a variety of officials eager to showcase their efforts to support residents in the wake of the disaster. However, the devastation visible in the background, particularly at the Palisades Bowl Mobile Home Park, served as a stark reminder of the scale of the disaster. Over 400 residents of the park are still homeless, with another 300 displaced from the adjoining Tahitian Terrace.
Allen stressed that while recovery efforts were ongoing, much work remained. “We have lots to celebrate, but we have so much to do,” he remarked. He noted that the state of California had passed $2.5 billion in relief funds to support emergency response, while State Sen. Sasha Perez mentioned the introduction of 12 bills in the legislature to help victims.
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara highlighted that his office had facilitated over 1,000 survivor events and processed thousands of claims. “There have been 38,000 claims filed and 27,000 partially paid,” Lara said, pointing to the progress made in helping residents recover.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called the city’s recovery the “fastest in modern California history,” noting that the permitting process for rebuilding began just 57 days after the fires, compared to 123
days following the Camp Fire of 2018. The Palisades branch library, destroyed in the fire, was cleared for rebuild in just six days, a significant achievement compared to the original 30-day estimate.
Despite these milestones, Mayor Bass acknowledged the ongoing challenges. “Every day someone can’t return home is a day too long,” she said, underscoring the trauma that remains for many residents.
Councilmember Traci Park, who introduced more than 50 legislative motions in response to the fire, spoke of the city’songoing struggles with infrastructure issues, insurance delays, and residents’ continued lack of access to some of the hardest-hit properties. “This is real. It’s homes, it’s schools, it’s the fabric of daily life, and it’s not going to be rebuiltovernight,” she said.
State Senator Perez introduced several bills aimed at addressing long-term issues, including SB 610, which seeks to cap rent hikes in mobile home parks post-disaster, and SB 658, which would give nonprofits and public entities the first right to purchase fire-damaged land. “We will not let Wall Street turn our pain into profit,” she stated.
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara also detailed a grim, yet familiar pattern of claims and insurance company responses. His office had logged over 38,000 claims, with $12 billion paid to date. Lara voiced support for several bills aimed at improving the claims process, including SB 495, which would eliminate the need for survivors to itemize every lost possession, and AB 597, which seeks to cap public adjuster fees.
Air quality concerns also remain a critical issue. Senator Allen was joined by Heidi Sanborn, Executive Director of the National Stewardship Action Council, who introduced SB 501. This bill would require manufacturers to create disposal plans for toxic household products that contributed to dangerously high levels of lead and chlorine in the air following the fire.
The scope of the rebuilding effort is staggering. LA County Assessor Jeff Prang reported that 14,000 properties were damaged or destroyed, with the total economic impact expected to reach $20 billion.
However, Senator Allen emphasized that the focus is not only on speed but on fairness. “The fires revealed deep weaknesses in our laws, our systems, and our planning,” he said. “This is our chance to get it right, not just for today, but for whatever comes next.”
As the recovery continues, officials remain focused on closing the gaps that persist and ensuring that no community is left behind. As LA Mayor Bass put it, “100 days is not enough to feel settled or whole again.”
The fire’s aftermath has left many questions unanswered, and as the recovery progresses, residents and officials alike are committed to rebuilding their communities, restoring lives, and ensuring that the mistakes of the past are not repeated. The next steps, however, will be critical in shaping a future that is more resilient, more equitable, and better prepared for the challenges ahead.
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County committee votes to deny Malibu unification petition, announces plans for revote
In a heated meeting on April 2, the Los Angeles County Committee on School District Organization voted 6-5 to recommend the denial of the 2017 petition from Malibu to form an independent school district, the Malibu Unified School District (MUSD). The decision followed a detailed report from the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), which concluded that the proposed unification did not meet eight of the nine state criteria required to create a new school district. The report also warned that a split could have negative consequences for the remaining Santa Monica Unified School District (SMUSD), undermining its ability to offer a quality education to Santa Monica students.
Despite the decision, the controversy is far from over. On April 4, the committee announced plans to retake the vote on May 7, 2025, citing procedural concerns raised after the original meeting. Video footage of the proceedings revealed confusion over the motion process, leading LACOE to determine that a necessary step had been skipped. This procedural misstep has prompted the committee to revisit the vote, raising questions about the future of the petition and the school district reorganization process.
Jon Kean, a member of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) Board of Education, expressed confidence in the outcome of the upcoming vote. “The committee’s vote was clear, and we expect the majority position to stand when the vote is retaken,” Kean said. “The petition failed to meet the critical state criteria, and we believe it’sin the best interest of both Malibu and Santa Monica students to remain unified.”
The SMMUSD board, pleased with the initial vote, is scheduled to discuss next steps and potential compromise agreements with Malibu at its meeting on April 23. These discussions are part of ongoing efforts to address the concerns of Malibu residents while safeguarding the interests of Santa Monica students.
Dr. Allison Deegan, LACOE’s Business Advisory Services Coordinator, highlighted the financial strain that a split would impose on Santa Monica. According to projections, the division would result in a significant budget deficit for SMUSD, requiring deep cuts to staff and programs. “The split would have a devastating impact on our ability to provide a high-quality education to all of our students,” Deegan said during her presentation to the committee.
Estefany Castaneda, a county committee member representing the second supervisorial district, voiced her concerns about the proposed unification, emphasizing the principle of equity in public education. “This proposal allows one city to take its wealth and walk away, without a fair and equitable plan for the future,” Castaneda said. “It violates the principles of fiscal justice, particularly when it comes to serving our most vulnerable students.”
The debate centers around the allocation of property tax revenue, with Malibu parents advocating for local control of their schools, while Santa Monica leaders argue that they have a right to the funds generated by Malibu’s property taxes to support the broader district.
In response to the procedural confusion, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District issued a statement claiming satisfaction with the committee’s majority vote to deny the petition and expressing optimism for the outcome when the vote is retaken in May. “We look forward to the affirmative results to deny the petition when the vote is retaken,” the statement read.
However, the question remains: Why is the committee holding another vote when the initial vote appeared to have already concluded? The answer remains unclear, as the county committee has not provided further details about why the vote needs to be retaken.
As tensions continue to rise, all eyes will be on the May 7 meeting, where the committee will once again address the future of Malibu’s unification bid. The public is encouraged to participate in the upcoming meeting, which will be held at 9:30 a.m. and may provide an opportunity for additional public comment. For those unable to attend in person, the meeting
will be accessible via Zoom, and comments can be submitted to the committee by email or voicemail.
The Santa Monica school district is set to discuss potential compromises and updated agreements with Malibu during their next meeting on April 30, but one thing is certain: the issue of school district unification in Malibu is far from settled.
April 15 deadline passes for fire cleanup decisions
April 15 marked a critical deadline for Malibu homeowners whose beachfront properties were destroyed in the Palisades Fire. Owners were required to either enroll in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers debris removal program or commit to clearing their land independently. By the end of the day, only 10 beachfront property owners had failed to take action— leaving them at risk of forced cleanup efforts under a directive from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Bulldozers could soon be on site regardless of owner approval.
For the small percentage of property owners who opted out of the Army program and committed to handling their owncleanup, the county has now set a hard deadline of June 1 to complete the work.
The Army Corps has already cleared most of the fire wreckage along La Costa Beach, where over 300 oceanfront homes were lost in the disaster. In an effort to save costs, several residents have banded together to hire a private engineering firm. That company is currently performing test drilling to assess soil stability and other geological conditions—found to be fairly consistent along that stretch of shoreline.
Recovery is slowly beginning to take shape. According to city officials, 197 property owners have reached out to initiate rebuilding plans. Of those, 14 plan submissions are currently under review for compliance with Malibu’s city planning regulations. Six plans have cleared that stage and are now in the plan check process, where engineers ensure the blueprints meet all building codes.
One notable milestone: a property on Carbon Beach is preparing to submit its final structural and engineering documents—an early sign that reconstruction may soon be visible along the coast.
As the community works toward recovery, the collective effort of residents, government agencies, and private engineers is beginning to transform a once-devastated landscape into one of resilience and renewal.
OBITUARIES
Miriam Gonzalez Bauer, 94, of Seattle, Washington, passed away on March 31, 2025.
Miriam was born on July 10, 1930, and grew up in Seattle, Washington, and graduated
Russell Elliott Nordstrom, beloved father, legendary trial attorney, and devoted surfer, passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on March 26, 2025, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.
with a PhD from the University of San Francisco. However, she chose a different path for her life and, during the 1950s, became one of the first women of color to become a Flight Stewardess for the infamous Pan Am Airlines and flew with them for over two decades.
During an outing with her flight crew in Lisbon, Portugal, she met her future husband, Richard W. Bauer, who was, at the time, a Naval Captain and eventually became an FBI Supervisor in Washington, D.C. They got married in 1970 and relocated to Malibu, CA in 1976.
Their son Wolfgang, aka Richie, was adopted at 6 months in 1978 and attended Webster, Malibu Park/High and SAMOHI.
The Bauers were active in the community during the early and mid 80’s. Richard passed away in
Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Russell’s life was defined by resilience, compassion, and integrity.
A self-made man, he began working at age 13, pumping gas before school and never stopped striving. He earned his English degree from USC and later received his Juris Doctor from Loyola Marymount — while working full-time.
In the early 1970s, Russell moved to Malibu and built a home in Point Dume to gain coveted access to Little Dume Beach — so he could surf the break just steps from his door. Surfing wasn’t just a passion — it was a sanctuary, and Malibu became the heart of his home and lifestyle for decades.
He built a renowned legal career, co-founding Nordstrom, Steele & Jefferson (later Nordstrom, Steele, Nicolette & Blythe) and trying complex cases across the
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2007, and Miriam started having cognitive decline (Dementia) and then later succumbed to Cancer. Wolfgang became her Caretaker and Conservator until her passing. Miriam is survived by her son, Wolfgang Richard Bauer, of Malibu, CA. Professionally, he has been a Blockchain and A.I. Analyst for the past 10 years but is currently navigating through post-recovery efforts from the loss of their home of 49 years in Sunset Mesa from the Palisades Fires on January 7. He hopes to be able to rebuild to carry on the legacy of his parents and help take part in the changes of new post-emergency protocols. Memorial Services for Miriam will be held at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills at the Column of Eternal Promise on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 3:30 pm.
U.S. He was named Trial Lawyer of the Year in 1997 and served as President of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) in 1999. He was also a proud member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Russell was a mentor to many and championed inclusivity and diversity throughout his career. His impact stretched far beyond the courtroom.
He is survived by his four children, Natalie, Matthew, Erica, and Andrea; three granddaughters, Lexie, Emily, and Chelsea; and sister, Robin. His love for his family was as deep as the ocean he loved. Russell leaves behind a legacy of strength, love, and unwavering conviction. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Paddle out, Russ — the waves are waiting.
MIRIAM G. BAUER 1930-2025
RUSSELL E. NORDSTROM 1946-2025
event is open to all members of the community, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Both entry and parking are free.
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were the first to suggest we do something to help the community. The process is overwhelming, but we hope to answer some of the most pressing questions so people can move forward with rebuilding their homes and their lives.”
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ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS DISASTER RELIEF FUND
DEADLINE: The REALTORS® Relief Foundation has been a vital source of housing-related assistance for disaster-impacted communities since 2001, providing over $40 million in aid to more than 20,000 families. The California Association of Realtors Disaster Relief Fund is currently offering financial assistance to full-time residents affected by the Southern California wildfires in January 2025. Eligible applicants who have experienced displacement or damage to their primary residence can receive up to $1,000 in housing-related financial aid, including mortgage or rental assistance and hotel costs.
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A WALK ON WATER
Join A Walk On Water (AWOW) for a day of Surf Therapy and beachside wellness at iconic Malibu Surfrider Beach from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Designed to empower individuals through guided surf instruction and compassionate support, this event brings together trained surf instructors, dedicated volunteers, and families for a deeply meaningful experience. In addition to surf sessions, the day includes yoga, massage, art and music therapy, food and drinks, and fun beach activities.
AWOW fosters a strong sense of community, creating lasting bonds between athletes, volunteers, and families.
Please RSVP for everyone in your group so we can prepare accordingly.
King Gillette Ranch will host the 12th Annual Allied Artists Exhibit and Sale on Sunday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This outdoor event will feature the work of 20 artists, showcasing paintings inspired by cherished local landscapes. Visitors are invited to meet the artists, share stories, enjoy refreshments, and take in the scenic surroundings. The Allied Artists support the conservation of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore through plein air painting, art shows, gallery exhibits and sales, as well as free painting demonstrations and critiques. The event will take place at the Santa Monica Mountains Interagency Visitor Center, located at 26876 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas.
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providing a fun and social way to play. Additionally, an Adult Pickleball class will be held on Saturdays for those looking to improve their skills.
TOTAL BODY WORKOUT
A comprehensive low-impact strengthening class targeting all the major muscles of the upper and lower body with special attention to form, stabilization, core strength, and balance. Please bring your own hand weights and yoga mats. Instructed by Jackline Daneshrad. The classes are Tuesdays from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Cost is $5 per class. Pre-registration is recommended. At the Michael Landon Center at Malibu Bluffs Park.
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MALIBU ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS FIRE REBUILD EVENT
The Malibu Association of REALTORS will host a Fire Rebuild event on Thursday, April 24, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Elkins Auditorium on the Pepperdine University campus. The
The event will focus on navigating the permitting process and addressing key issues related to the early stages of rebuilding. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from experts and ask questions. To help guide the discussion, community members are encouraged to submit questions in advance to info@ maliburealtors.org.
“Our community is devastated by these events,” said a spokesperson from the Malibu Association of REALTORS. “One-quarter of our executive board lost their homes in the Palisades Fire, and they
Applications are open until Wednesday, April 30, and are reviewed on a first-come, firstserved basis, with a processing time of approximately two to three weeks. To apply, residents must provide proof of residence, such as a mortgage statement or lease agreement, proof of property loss or damage through documents like an insurance claim or FEMA report, and proof of identity, such as a driver’s license or REAL ID.
For more information or to apply, visit REALTORS® Relief Foundation 2025 Application For eligibility questions, email communitygrant@car. org, and for assistance with the application process, contact help@ kaleidoscope.com.
Athlete Pre-Registration: Use the provided link to register your group. Surf time selection must be completedseparately to confirm participation.
Volunteer Registration: Volunteers 18 and older must register individually. Minors may be listed as guests under their parent/guardian.
1ST ANNUAL MALIBU CAKE CONTEST & FESTIVAL
Get ready to indulge your sweet tooth at the 1st Annual Malibu Cake Contest & Festival, hosted by Our Lady of Malibu School on Saturday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3625 S. Winter Canyon Rd., Malibu. This fun-filled, family-friendly event invites bakers of all ages to showcase their best creations in a variety of delicious categories, including Bundt Cake, Chocolate Cake, Cheesecake, Layer Cake, Vegan/Gluten-Free Cake, and Family Recipes/International Cakes.
The entry fee is $15 per cake, with additional entries just $10 each. Children ages 7 to 12 can join the fun for only $5 per entry. Every participant will receive a free T-shirt with their entry. Alongside the cake competition, guests will enjoy live music, kids games, food and drinks, and a curated selection of local vendors, creating a lively and festive atmosphere for the whole community.
To enter, scan the code on the flyer above for the official entry form. For more information, call (310) 456-8071 or (310) 924-0251. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to bake, compete, and celebrate in the heart of Malibu.
The Malibu Farmers Market takes place every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering a wide range of fresh, local produce and artisanal goods. Currently located at Legacy Park, the market provides a great opportunity to support local farmers and vendors while enjoying the scenic beauty of Malibu. For updates and more information on the market, visit malibufarmersmarket.net. Make sure to stop by for a vibrant shopping experience this Sunday!
TOPANGA FARMERS MARKET
The Topanga Farmers Market is a Certified Farmers Market open every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Topanga Community Center. The market features an exceptional collection of 45 vendors, offering a wide variety of fresh, local produce, artisanal goods, and unique products. It’s the perfect destination to support local farmers and artisans while enjoying the scenic beauty of Topanga Canyon. Whether you’re looking for fresh produce or handmade crafts, the Topanga Farmers Market has something for everyone!
MONDAY COMPOSERS BREAKFAST
The Monday Composers Breakfast takes place weekly at Dreamland Malibu, located at 22969 Pacific Coast Highway, in Malibu, every Monday from 9 to 11 a.m., with a simultaneous Zoom option for those unable to attend in person. Guests are encouraged to check in or join the mailing list for the latest updates on upcoming meetings, CBC events, member performances, and more.
ADULT PICKLEBALL
The City of Malibu will offer free Adult Drop-In Pickleball and an Adult Pickleball class at the Malibu High School Tennis Courts (30215 Morning View
Join the City of Malibu’s Community Services Department and Sheila Rosenthal for a knitting workshop that takes place on Mondays and Fridays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. This program is a welcoming gathering space for fiber artists that fosters community through open stitch. Make a scarf, hat, blanket, or homemade gift. No experience necessary. Please bring size 8 needles and one skein of yarn. This is an ongoing, dropin program. Instructed by Sheila Rosenthal. Visit malibucity.org for location.
RELAXING THROUGH COLORING
The art of coloring activates different areas of the brain, using logic, forming colors, and creativity. Join this free, unstructured program. Instructed by Judy Merrick. Complimentary program. Visit malibucity.org for dates and times.
STRETCH AND STRENGTH Participants will focus on increasing flexibility, balance, circulation, and muscle tone while learning to relax through breathing techniques. Bring yoga blocks and a mat. Instructed by Marsha Cooper. Cost is $5 per class. Visit malibucity.org for dates and times.
SENIOR CHOIR
Learn the fundamentals of singing and performing different styles of music. Every Tuesday, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Malibu City Hall Senior Center. This is a great opportunity for socialization, self-expression, and learning through music. All levels are welcome. Instructed by Laura DeMieri Fercano.
SENIOR TECH HELP
Receive one-on-one tech help with your laptop, tablet, or cellphone. Seniors can receive assistance using social media, Google Drive, Skype, Microsoft Word, email, and more.
12TH ANNUAL ALLIED ARTISTS EXHIBIT AND SALE
teered her time, greeting kids and families with warmth and charm.
Over at the Malibu Farmers Market, shoppers were surprised by a Golden Easter Egg Hunt that turned the usual Sunday market into a truly “egg-citing”
adventure. Hidden among the vendor booths were golden eggs filled with cash prizes and adorable bunny gnomes, delighting both kids and adults alike.
Local eateries embraced the holiday spirit with special Easter brunches. Geoffrey’s Malibu offered its famous oceanview dining experience, while Malibu Beach Inn’s Carbon Beach Club served up seasonal favorites like roasted lamb chops with romesco and a fresh crab om elette — perfect for a laid-back coastal celebration.
community and work alongside an incredibly dedicated team of public servants.”
When asked where she is headed next, Brown said she is “taking some time to reflect and recharge before making any decisions,” and that she “remains committed to work that aligns with the principles of public services and allows me to contribute in meaningful ways, whatever that might be.”
A visit to the city’s webpage for human resources and job openings reveals that it is seeking a planning director, a building inspector, and an environmental compliance coordinator, and it has yet to post an opening for someone to fill Brown’s position. The Malibu Times’ request to find out more information about recruitment efforts for open positions was not responded to by City Attorney Trevor Rusin or Human Relations Manager Michele Cook.
When Brown submitted her resignation, several residents took to social media to speculate about why she is leaving. However, what matters most, of course, is how soon someone can fill the vacancy
Malibu Pacific Church hosted what many called the “biggest Easter egg hunt in forever,” accompanied by a joyful ser vice led by Pastor Andy. The morning included breakfast, a petting zoo, a latte Easter Sunday also included
her departure leaves, as well as the rest of the vacant positions. On a positive note, Tatiana Holden, Ph.D, left her position as the Deputy Public Works Director in Calabasas to work as the Deputy Public Works Director in Malibu.
Commissioners who were appointed by recently elected City Councilmembers are settling into their positions and helping the city’s operations.
Residents who post online have lauded Brown’s performance, with one post by Dean Wenner stating, “On many occasions she has been a bright light in a dark hallway.” Lifelong resident Suzanne Guldimann stated, “Alexis Brown has done an amazing job under extremely difficult conditions. I am sorry to hear she is leaving and wish her the best of luck.”
Malibu employers, including the city, compete for talent and do so in the face of significant challenges — employees cannot afford to live here and commute long distances from other communities to join our work forces. As the city seeks to fill C-suite executive positions, clear communication between city staff, the City Council and the residents will be pivotal for retaining new hires.
meaningful activities with a purpose. Guests enjoyed free egg coloring and received free tree seedlings in honor of imagineforestnation, helping support -
ing, Malibu truly made this Easter one to remember.
City Manager Steve McClary and Deputy City Manager Alexis Brown high-five during the Cruise Malibu campaign on June 27, at Malibu Bluffs Park. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT
(Left photo) Dick and Arleen Van Dyke speak during their Vandy Camp Easter celebration at Aviator Nation Dreamland. (Right photo) Local real estate agent Wailani Herlihy enjoys Easter Sunday with the Bunny at Malibu Pacific Church.
the National Defense University in Washington, D.C., Palazzini was commissioned as an Army engineer officer in 1999.
He has seen duty across the country and around the world, serving in a variety of other command and staff positions that include assignments with the 307th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team (505th Parachute Infantry Regiment), E Company, 1-68 Combined Arms Battalion,Operation Joint Guardian (Kosovo Force 2A) (2000), 16th Engineer Battalion, 1st Armored Division in Giessen, Germany (2000-2002), 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson, Colorado (2005 to 2006), Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003-2004 and 2005-2006), assistant professor in the Social Sciences Department at West Point (2009-2011), 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina (2012-2014), deputy commander of the USACE Sacramento District (2014-2017), Operation Inherent Resolve with the USACE Mosul Dam Task Force (2016-2017), Commander of the USACE Charleston District in South Carolina (2017-2019). the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (20202022) Defense Intelligence Agency (2022-2023), Palazzini assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Alaska District on June 30, 2023, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. In this role, he leads an organization responsible for executing major programs focused on military construction, civil works development, and environmental cleanup within the state. He also oversees the delivery of contracting, regulatory, interagency, international, real estate, and emergency management services, along with operations and maintenance activities.
This is the kind of experience and talent the Army Corps of Engineers are pointing at the debris cleanup in the wake of the Palisades Fire. As he was thawing out and rotating in, Palazzini took time to answer some questions.
We wanted to say thank you to Col. Sawser and do a parting interview, but the rumor is he was in a hurry to get back home to Tennessee because “Los Angeles is lacking in any good catfish restaurants.” Is that true?
While I haven’t heard that rumor, I can tell you that Col. Brian Sawser will be happy to see his family after 100 days of command at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Emergency Management Office within the Pacific Palisades.
Well that mess got here and as overwhelming as it seems to Malibu people, the Army Corps are on the job andthis isn’t your first rodeo, is it?
That’s absolutely true. We have over 450 USACE volunteers and around 2,800 contractors actively working with our local, state partners and FEMA to support survivors impacted by the fires.
Can you say what other similar cleanup missions you’ve been involved in? Maui? Katrina? North Carolina? The Chiefs after the Super Bowl?
I was the Charleston District commander, responsible for our flood fight during Hurricane Florence in 2018. I also led an Emergency Field Office in 2017 during USACE’s response to hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
How does Palisades Fire compare?
There are similarities between hurricane and fire recovery response. When there is a hurricane or wildfire disaster, our agency provides core missions which may include temporary emergency power, debris management, temporary housing, temporary roofing, support to urban search and rescue and infrastructure assessment. However, each of these tragedies has its own unique characteristics and challenges.
On “60 Minutes,” Colonel [Eric] Swenson predicted USACE would be moving 9 billion pounds of debris to clear the Palisades Fire. That seems like a lot, but 4.5 million tons is nothing compared to Katrina, which was 100 million tons. That’s a giant number.
Every natural disaster brings a distinct set of challenges, but you can’t downplay the scale of destruction Southern California has experienced. To put this into perspective, the debris the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been taskedto clear from Southern California is equivalent to 20,000 Statues of Liberty.
Is Col. Swenson still involved or did he rotate out also?
I am pleased to report that Col. Eric Swenson remains in his role as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recovery Field Office commander.
I see you are the commander in Alaska. I’ve driven up there twice and been all over. Took the Top of the World Highway from Dawson and drove the Haul Road all the way up to Prudhoe Bay one summer. I imagine Alaska would keep you busy.
I’m still trying to figure out how they dragged this thing all the way up there in the early 1900s. I think this is on the Klondike on the Top of the World Highway, not Bonanza Creek. That’s the middle of nowhere now. In 1910, fuhgeddaboudit.
There’s not too much Alaskans can’t accomplish!
Was the Army Corps involved in the cleanup after the Exxon Valdez? I worked in a fish processing plant in Valdez and got an idea of how big a mess that was.
Yes, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a coordinating agency within the National Response Framework, and our primary function is public
works and engineering. Hurricanes, wildfires, bridge collapses, and oil spills all fall under that framework. After the Valdez oil spill in 1989, we worked with the U.S. Coast Guard and other local, state, and federal agencies on the cleanup effort.
Is Alaska where you were before the Palisades Fire?
Yes, I am the commander of the Alaska District. My deputy, Lt. Col. Virginia Brickner, is acting commander until I return from this deployment.
Is USACE satisfied with the progress of this cleanup?
There’s a lot of trucks moving through town. We are pleased to announce over half a million tons of debris has been removed from the Palisades Fire impact area. We estimate there are more than 500 USACE-contracted trucks using all legal routes daily. We know this is not ideal for the community, but it ensures we can expedite recovery operations to safely and quickly allow residents to transition to rebuilding. What are your projections for the progress of it? Ahead of schedule? Is there a schedule?
We are committed to moving quickly, but we MUST prioritize safety, environmental protection and compliance with regulations. We expect the vast majority of properties will be cleared within the calendar year. Is there anything peculiar about the way California goes about things that make this mission easier or harder?
Emergency missions always have unknowns and constraints that make the mission more difficult; California is no different. The community, partners, and volunteers who are working together and giving their all, every day, to rebuild takes some of the difficulty out of our job.
Have you maxed out on the number of trucks a day? Col. Sawser predicted 1,200 a day and it seems close to that.
You may be thinking of our goal to reach 1,200 truckloads per day.
Oh, roger. Truckloads. Still.
On April 11, we hauled 1,470 loads of debris out of Malibu, the Palisades, and the unincorporated areas. As of April 19, our five-day average was 1,196 loads per day, which puts us in a good place for continued progress.
Do you have any words of encouragement or warning for the people of Malibu and the Palisades?
We want this community to know there is light at the end of the tunnel. We are working as fast as we can, safely, to help the community begin the recovery process.
Any words for the property owners who haven’t opted in or opted out?
The opt-in period ended April 15, so we have removed the unknown factor from that equation and can now get to work clearing the properties of those survivors who opted in.
Anything else you want to say about this mission, please do.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ motto is “Essayons,” meaning “Let us try.” It reflects a spirit of confidence, determination, and a willingness to face our nation’s toughest challenges. The communities impacted by the Palisades Fire can count on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to complete our mission safely and quickly. ESSAYONS!
Thank you for your effort and service.
Debris Removal by the Numbers
4/12: April 12 was the day Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that PCH would be open to one and all on May 31: “We understand how essential this route is for daily life and local businesses. Reopening PCH is a top priority, and we are going all-in to get this done.”
10: Number of Malibu beachfront parcels that had neither opted in nor opted out by the April 15 deadline.
June 30: Deadline for all opted-out parcels to be cleaned.
38: Days from April 23 when PCH will be open to everyone. Hang in there!
106: As of April 23, it’s been 106 days since the Palisades Fire broke out at 10:30 on Jan. 7, at 10:30 a.m. at the Skull Rock Trailhead.
134: Maximum number of properties cleared by the USACE in one day: On April 17, Eaton cleared 68 and Palisades cleared 66 properties in one day.
193: Initial visits to the Malibu Rebuild Center from March 10 to April 17
The city is pleased to announce progress on the rebuilding effort since opening the Malibu Rebuild Center on Monday, March 10:
• Architectural Plan Review – 13 Pending / 6 Approved = 19 total (like-for-like: 11; Like-for-like +10%: 8) Building Plan Check Submittal – 0 Received/ 0 Approved
• Certificate of Occupancy – 0
3,826: As of April 21, out of 13,579 estimated eligible parcels from the Palisades Fire, there were 3,841 Rights of Entry (ROE) accepted from the county, with 3,841 in process with contractors. Of those, 1,294 had been signed off as cleared, for a 10% completion rate.
$475,000: April 18 sale price for a .34-acre “burn out” lot at 21003 Pacific Coast Highway. This is on the inland side,and appears to be the lot just west of “The Crab Shack” where Randy “Crawdad” Miod lived. For contrast, the “burn out” lots directly across the street are valued at $3.210 million to $4.8 million.
Is that really how much people want to live directly on the water? Instead of Chat GPT, we asked a human: Jeff Chertow at Pinnacle: “Price is confirmed. Brian Goldberg from our office sold it. Might only be able to build a 700-square-foot house as the set back from hillside is now 15 feet.” Goldberg had this to add, with some level of disappointment: “The Malibu Municipal Code allows non-conforming structures to be rebuilt at their original location and height. That was what I was telling potential buyers and sellers. The original listing price for that property was over $850,000 and the buyer was willing, but that house was built prior to1930, probably before there were building codes. Current building code requires
the home to be 15 feet from the slope.”
As a hint at the shape of things to come, that 21st century code applied to a 20th century home made a dramatic change in the potential size of the home and that halved the selling price. This is significant, as it’s most likely the first of many many 20th century properties and homes running afoul of 21st century regulations..
$1,899,000: Selling price of a Palisades lot on the corner of Merivale and Lachman lanes, where 75-year-old Edward Stark lived for 38 years — until it burned in the Palisades Fire. Mr. Stark was featured in The New York Times article”The Next Stage of Rebuilding the Palisades Is Here: Burned Lots for Sale” by Jesus Jimenez on April 19.
500: Debris-removing trucks operating in Palisades and Malibu, according to Col. Palazzini.
1,196: Palazzini said, “As of April 19, our five-day average was 1,196 loads per day, which puts us in a good place for continued progress.”
1,470: According to Palazzini, on April 11, the USACE hauled 1,470 loads of debris out of Malibu, the Palisades andthe unincorporated areas.
Other numbers for Palisades Fire
3/5: Lots in the Palisades sold by Dan Urbach: “The prices of the five lots that Mr. Urbach currently has up for sale range from $2.195 million to $3.995 million. “Just for the dirt,” Mr. Urbach added. He expected more lots to have even higher asking prices.”
164: As of Friday, April 19, 164 lots had been listed for sale in the Palisades, with 19 in escrow and 27 sold since Jan. 7, according to real estate listing data.
200: Mr. Stark’s lot was one of nearly 200 burned lots in Pacific Palisades that had gone up for sale in recent weeks.
$1,980,000: Price for a 1,483-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bath apartment at 20464 Pacific Coast Highway
$2,495,000: Listing price for a 4,382.14-square-foot “burn out” lot at 20842 PCH.
$2,500,000: Listing price for a 1,293.73-square-foot lot at 19306 PCH.
$3,000,000: Listed price for a 2,992.572-square-foot “burn out” lot at 19206 PCH.
$6,500,000: Listing price for a 5,867.53-square-foot unimproved “burn out” lot at 21558 PCH.
$9,000,000: Selling price on April 16 for a 9,792.29-square-foot lot at 21520 PCH — about nine lots west of the somehow unscathed La Costa Beach Club. This is the third recorded sale of a “burn out” lot and the second on La Costa Beach. The first was on Carbon Beach.
$9,950,000: Listing price for a three-bedroom, three-bath, 3,034-squarefoot single-family residence at 21016 PCH.
$10,000,000: Listed price for a three-bedroom, three-bath 2526-squarefoot non-burned-out home at 20630 PCH.
$500,000,000: Consumer advocacy groups are challenging a state-approved surcharge allowing insurers to recoup $500 million in costs linked to the FAIR Plan, arguing it was implemented without proper legislative approval One of many numbers that came back Chat GPT was asked: Can you give me some facts and figures on the cost and destruction caused by the Palisades Fire?
More numbers:
25: In the aftermath, lawsuits have been filed accusing 25 major insurance companies of colluding to reduce or halt coverage in fire-prone areas like Pacific Palisades, forcing homeowners onto California’s FAIR Plan, which offers limited coverage at higher premiums.
26: Office buildings (248,000 sq. ft.), two industrial buildings (208,000 sq. ft.), and 67 retail properties, including major retailers in Palisades Village. 770: The destruction included 770 rent-controlled units in Pacific Palisades, raising concerns about the future availability of affordable housing in the area
1,900: Structures destroyed making it the most destructive fire in Los Angeles to date.
12,900+: Households were displaced, with about half of the destroyed single-family homes lacking homeowners’exemptions, indicating they were likely rental properties.
$61 million: Government agencies are expected to lose at least $61 million annually in tax revenues during therebuilding phase.
$30 billion to $33 billion: Property damage. Estimates for real estate losses from the Palisades and Eaton fires combined range from.
$35 billion: CoreLogic estimated insured losses between $35 billion and $45 billion for both fires.
$52 billion and $57 billion: Total Economic Impact: AccuWeather projected the total cost, including property damage, business interruptions, and broader economic effects, to be between $52 billion and $57 billion.
$4,750,000,000: The FAIR Plan estimates its exposure from the Palisades and Eaton fires at over $4.75 billion.
When Chat GPT was asked “Can you dream up recent numbers on the total exposure to the FAIR plan from the Palisades Fire, how many claims they have paid and how much they have paid, as of April 22?”
Chat GPT responded:
3,621: Approximately 3,621 claims for damage caused by the Palisades Fire.
$1,000,000,000: California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara approved a $1 billion assessment on admitted market insurers to help the FAIR Plan cover claims from the L os Angeles wildfires
$1,200,000,000: Over $1.2 billion paid to policyholders, including advance payments, covering claims related to boththe Palisades and Eaton fires.
Claim Breakdown:
45% reported as total losses
45% reported as partial losses
10% reported as Fair Rental Value only (covering lost rental income due to a covered peril like fire)
$5,750,000,000: The FAIR Plan can access up to $5.75 billion in reinsurance coverage, which becomes available after paying a $900 million deductible and meeting certain co-insurance conditions.
9,000,000,000: Just to reiterate the most shocking of all these numbers: Col. Swenson of the USACE predicted the total debris removal from the Palisades Fire will be 9 billion pounds, or 4.5 million tons. So cut those drivers some slack! They’re from out of town!
four and a half aircraft carriers or if you had F150 trucks and parked them end to end, they would stretch from Malibu to Santa Fe, New Mexico,” he said. “We have received a total of 3,582 requests to enter property from Los Angeles County, all of which have been delegated to the Corps’ contractors. About 1,200 homeowners have opted out. Final sign off has been given for 1,021 parcels, or 8 percent of the total.”
Emphatically discussing the Corps’ target deadlines, Weander added, “We will clear all of the beachfront properties by the end of May per the Governor’s Executive Order which will allow the state to have the additional land to open the highway.”
View corridor concerns and FEMA elevation increases
Addressing the planning verification phase, City Principal Planner Tyler Eaton explained that if a homeowner is on the beachfront on La Costa or Carbon beaches there are homes adjacent to PCH that could have view corridor impacts when the beachfront lots are rebuilt with an additional 10 percent of square footage that is allowed by city policies.
“We’ve heard concerns from some of those living on the landside on Pacific Coast Highway who are worried about their previous views becoming impacted from building by beachfront owners who must rebuild homes higher than their old home to comply with new FEMA guidelines relating to sea level rise,” Eaton said. “One possible option for the landside owners is that they can put a rooftop terrace in as part of their additional 10 percent of square footage.”
Elaborating, Eaton said, “To address the concerns of the landside owners with regard to their view corridors, our policy requires that those rebuilding on the beach move their home laterally side to side on their properties before going vertical as they add up to 10 percent of their square footage. Clearly, those owners cannot build further toward the ocean. Your building cannot project further seaward and your deck cannot project further seaward or you require a State Lands letter.”
For those homeowners who had utility equipment under their beachfront homes, they have to have them elevated when they rebuild, according to Eaton.
Onsite wastewater treatment systems
Addressing beachfront lots’ onsite wastewater treatment systems and environmental health, Lauren Doyel, a geology, geotechnical, and coastal engineering contractor for the city, said there will be a meeting concerning the potential for building a sewer or sewers along the coast on April 24 and the outcome of that meeting may well affect how OWTS are treated on some or all beachfront lots.
Doyel also noted that all properties must comply with the city’s local agency management plan, MMC Section 15.40.090, which requires advanced wastewater treatment. “All beachfront homes must have advanced systems andthere are about 60 homes that already have advanced systems,” she stated. “With an OWTS comes the issue of shoreline protection and seawalls — if you have an OWTS without a seawall, you must build one. It has to be code conforming and you must determine if any existing seawalls can be repaired or rebuilt.”
Doyel walked attendees through an assessment process. “One must first assess if he has a seawall and, if so, he must document that it is engineered and permitted,” she said. “Then, he must address whether it is
But beyond his impressive résumé, Bob was best known for his boundless charm and authentic connection to people. He was rarely seen without a pocketful of his signature gold coins — tokens he delighted in gifting to guests and strangers alike, a whimsical yet genuine gesture of kindness. Bob had a remarkable eye for potential, what he affectionately referred to as “bright eyes,” and was known for nurturing future restaurateurs, helping countless individuals launch their own paths in hospitality.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Bob’s passion for restaurants was sparked by his Uncle Sonny, a manager at Jack’s at the Beach on the original Ocean Park Pier. That early exposure lit a fire in young Bob that never dimmed. His love for the ocean, for people, and for great food were woven into every establishment he created.
In a recent interview with The Malibu Times on March 11, Bob spoke candidly about his love for the Malibu community, expressing his concern for local businesses and residents impacted by disasters like the recent Palisades Fire. Even in the midst of hardship, Bob remained a hopeful and action-oriented figure, hosting a “Day of Hope” at Paradise Cove Beach Café — a free lunch offered to bring the community together, support first responders, and open the door for connection and healing.
“This is unbelievably hard,” he said of the fire’s aftermath. “But the fact is we can’t untie those hands. We’ve got to get leadership. We’ve got to get somebody pounding the sidewalk saying, ‘Hey man, we’re back. We’re here. Let’s go. Come on.’ And let’s help the people that we can.”
Bob’s compassion extended far beyond his business interests. He was devastated by the loss of homes, including those of two family members, and the emotional toll the fire had on his staff and neighbors. Despite Paradise Cove Beach Café remaining one of Malibu’s most popular destinations, Bob had recently been forced to reduce hours for his beloved team of 160 employees due to a dramatic 60% drop in attendance. “These are guys who have families and kids in school,” he said, visibly emotional.
His call to action was simple but powerful: Malibu must unite. “We’re not the cheapest restaurant, but we’re certainly a hell of a lot more affordable than some of them that cost [$200] or $300 a person. We’re the real people,” he said. “Paradise Cove is ... our motto is the quintessential California beach restaurant. Our guest base is high chairs to wheelchairs and a few bikinis in between.”
Those who knew him say that Bob’s restaurants were a reflection of his personality — joyful, open, and full of life. Guests weren’t just customers; they were part of the family. “Bob treated us like family,” shared The Malibu Times Marketing Director Anthony McDemas. “Karen and I both have a heavy heart. We
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structurally sound and, if so, he must ensure that it is code conforming. Finally, one must determine if it can be repaired or rebuilt or whether a new wall is required.
“A series of reports must be submitted to city staff to address all of those questions. First, owners must provide a structural evaluation written by a structural engineer with marine experience. Second, they must submit a coastal engineering report authored by a coastal engineer with design experience. Finally, a comprehensive geotechnical report must be submitted and must be prepared by a soils engineer and engineering geologist for the foundation and the seawall.”
Doyel noted that staff “will combine homeowners’ geotechnical and coastal engineering reviews” as a time-saving measure. Community guidelines for coastal engineering and geotechnical guidelines will be available as soon as all the community meetings are finished, according to Bundy. Staff also emphasized that multi-parcel reports are acceptable and that if owners collaborate with one another, they could save both time and expense.
Lengthy question and answer session focuses on property-specific questions and Caltrans’ role
The presentation was followed by a two-hour-plus question-and-answer session that focused on many site-specific questions unique to various parcels. Overall, one of the largest of attendees’ concerns focused on Caltrans’ retaining walls that held up Pacific Coast Highway on residents’ properties, with several homeowners noting that from their perspective, Caltrans should be constructing new retaining walls to ensure the highway does not falter and collapse on their property. Other homeowners opined that there are drain pipes that were under their structures, some of which crossed under PCH and Caltrans did not service them for years. Now that there has been a fire, those residents articulated frustration that Caltrans is not addressing their removal.
Deputy City Manager Alexis Brown stated, “Caltrans-specific questions
celebrated so many of our family milestones at PCBC. Bob was a friend, a mentor, an employer, and a role model. I feel blessed that we got to know him,and celebrate his Day of Hope. He will be missed.”
Indeed, Bob Morris was a builder — not just of restaurants, but of community. Whether fighting to keep Paradise Cove open through fires and floods, mentoring rising chefs and restaurateurs, or handing out gold coins to brighten someone’s day, his spirit was one of unwavering optimism and generosity.
He was also a pioneer in environmental practices, credited with inventing the ecologically friendly pasta straw — just one example of how he was always thinking ahead, always caring for others and for the world around him.
Bob was predeceased by his parents, Marion and Joseph Morris; his brothers, Harold and Bryant; and his son, Darren. He is survived by his loving wife and business partner, Kerry Edlund Morris; his son Timothy and wife Brittany; his daughter Melanie Morris Speiser and husband Robert; and his cherished grandchildren, Sam, Max, and Charlie.
As plans are made for a celebration of life in his honor, friends and fans from across the globe are expected to pay tribute to the man who made California beach dining an experience to remember. His restaurants may have served millions, but it was Bob’s heart — his sincere love for people — that kept them coming back.
In a time when Malibu is still healing, Bob’s legacy is a reminder of the power of community, resilience, and a warm welcome. He once said, “This doesn’t have to be the first and last time. We’re looking to make a mark and to let people know that we’re here. And we will do whatever it takes.”
Bob Morris’s light shone brightly, and though he is gone, the warmth he brought to the world continues to glow in the lives he touched — and in the waves that lap the shores of Paradise Cove.
concerning how to handle retaining walls is top of mind for Malibu and before we open PCH, we have to make sure it is safe. Caltrans should be having a plan about what it will do to support the highway and we are working with LA Public Works.”
“We had 70 coastal properties that have opted out,” Bundy said. “One of the conditions of cleaning those parcels is pumping the septic tanks on those properties. We have started to send letters, and I am receiving calls from differentcompanies that pump systems that there are some septic systems abandoned and we are keeping a close eye on that.”
Remediating the ocean and beaches?
A couple of frustrated residents noted that although the Corps has cleared their lot, there is a bathtub floating in the ocean and a lot of fire debris in the water. They queried which agency is working on cleaning ocean debris. Bundy stated that the city is working with LA Public works to address ocean debris.
Time allowed to rebuild
Eaton noted that “Fire victims have six years to get plan approval and building approval to rebuild a home — until Jan. 7, 2031, to how it was before the fire — after six years, they will have to come into code compliance.”
Elaborating, he noted that entitlement rights and benefits run with the land, meaning that subsequent purchasers have the six-year window to rebuild. However, he stated, “The City Council asked us to come back with a fee waiver program and, if that is approved, the fee waivers will only benefit the person or company that was a property owner at time of the fire.”
As attendees left the lengthy meeting, some of them had their questions answered, others planned to meet at the Rebuild Center with staff or consult with their design-build teams and all seemed concerned about having both the budget and bandwidth needed to rebuild.
This graphic shows the numbers for the Palisades Fire rebuild. Screenshot from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Bob Morris poses with his family by the Paradise Cove Beach Cafe in this undated photo. Contributed Photo
Gov. Newsom welcomes Palisades Charter High School students back to inperson
Gov. Gavin Newsom joined students, teachers, and administrators on Monday welcoming Palisades Charter High School back to in-person learning at a newly converted temporary campus in Santa Monica. The site, formerly a Sears department store, has been transformed to accommodate the entire student body of over 2,400 students under one roof, following months of remote instruction due to severe fire damage at their original Pacific Palisades campus.
The return marks a milestone in the community’s recovery from the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires that erupted in January, forcing eight public schools, including Palisades High, into distance learning. With today’s reopening, all eight schools have now resumed in-person instruction.
“I’m happy to welcome the administrators, educators and students of Palisades Charter High School back to in-person learning,” said Newsom. “While this home is only temporary until we can get them back to their regular site, the partnership and collaboration between state and local officials to get this new site up and running shows the spirit of our recovery. This is an important step forward for the Palisades community as we rebuild and rise together.”
The governor’s administration expedited the reopening of schools following the fires. In the days after the disaster, Newsom signed an executive order aimed at accelerating school recovery efforts and ensuring students could return to the class
this initiative, school campuses were prioritized during the structural debris removal process that began in February.
Debris removal at the original Palisades Charter High School campus was completed last month, clearing the path for future rebuilding. Until then, the Santa Monica site will serve as the high school’s home base, offering students and educators a place to reconnect and resume a sense of normalcy.
Community invited to listening session on alerts and evacuations during Palisades Fire
In the aftermath of the devastating Palisades Fire, Los Angeles County is taking a closer look at how emergency alerts and evacuations were handled. As part of a recently commissioned independent after-action review, the public is invitedto participate in a community listening session on Monday, April 29, at the Malibu Library.
The listening session is one of three being held across the region — in Santa Monica, Topanga Canyon, and Malibu — to gather firsthand accounts from residents who experienced the wildfire and its evacuation protocols. The session aims to provide a platform for the public to share their perspectives and offer feedback to improve future emergency preparedness and response.
This review, led by the McChrystal Group, a third-party consultant, was initiated through a motion by Supervisors Lindsey Horvath (District 3) and Kathryn Barger (District 5). The goal is to ensure transparency, accountability, and ultimately, more effective systems for alerting and evacuating residents during disasters.
“This is an opportunity for our community to be heard,” said Horvath. “We want to understand what
can do better moving forward.”
Residents, business owners, first responders, and anyone affected by the Palisades Fire are encouraged to attend and share their experiences. Insights gathered will directly inform the county’s ongoing efforts to strengthen public safety in the face of increasing wildfire threats. For more information or to RSVP, community members can contact Edessa Bautista at lac.aar.inquiries@ mcchrystalgroup.com.
Caltrans to host virtual meeting on PCH Master Plan and Pavement Projects on May 12
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will host a virtual public meeting on Monday, May 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. to present the Draft Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) Master Plan Feasibility Study and provide updates on two significant pavement rehabilitation projects. The meeting will be held via Cisco Webex and is open to the public. Attendees can join the meeting by calling (408) 418-9388 and using access code 2480 730 3675. The meeting password is PCHMasterPlan05 (72462783 when dialing from a phone or video system).
The Draft PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study, which is now in its 60-day public review period through June 9, focuses on a 21-mile stretch of PCH in Malibu. The study aims to identify transportation improvements that enhance safety for all users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists, while also supporting transit and multimodal travel options. Caltrans developed the study using input gathered from six public workshops held between July and September 2024, where local residents, business owners, and community stakeholders shared their insights and concerns. Members of the public are encouraged to re
through the Caltrans Engagement Portal, where they can also sign up to receive updates on this and other local projects.
During the meeting, Caltrans will also present plans for two upcoming pavement rehabilitation projects on PCH. The first project is a $72 million initiative spanning from the McClure Tunnel in Santa Monica to just south of Cross Creek Road in Malibu. This project will rehabilitate approximately 57.2 lane miles and includes Complete Streets features, such as improvements for cyclists and pedestrians. Construction is expected to begin in summer 2027 and be completed by summer 2029.
The second project, estimated at $43 million, will extend from Cross Creek Road to the Los Angeles/Ventura County line and includes the rehabilitation of 63.4 lane miles. This project also incorporates Complete Streets elements, with construction anticipated to begin in summer 2026 and finish by summer 2028. Both projects are designed to extend the service life of the pavement and improve the overall ride quality for motorists. Additional improvements include upgrading ADA curb ramps, enhancing guardrail systems, improving pedestrian lighting, constructing new sidewalks at bus stop locations, updating signage, adding Class II bike lanes and striping, and installing pedestrian warning signs.
For more information about the PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study, upcoming meetings, and how to participate in the public review process, visit the Caltrans Engage website at engage.dot.ca.gov. Push back on proposed PCH bike lanes in Malibu
A proposed plan by Caltrans to install painted bike lanes along Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in Malibu is stirring debate — and not
clists say the plan may actually make the road more dangerous.
Caltrans has proposed painted bike lanes stretching from Malibu Creek to the Ventura County line. Additionally, the plan includes a westbound painted bike lane in Malibu’s commercial district. The state agency says the goal is to calm traffic and improve safety, but not all cyclists are on board. The cycling community appears split on the proposal. Many advocate for protected bike lanes, which provide a physical barrier between cyclists and traffic. But the highway’slimited width presents a major obstacle to implementing such a design.
Others argue that painted lanes might send mixed signals to drivers and encourage unsafe passing behavior. Some cyclists prefer to ride in traffic lanes and assert their legal right to share the road with motorists — a position that becomes more contentious in Malibu’s congested, high-speed stretches.
Protected lanes are not always the perfect solution either, particularly in commercial areas where frequent driveways can pose additional hazards.
Caltrans continues to seek public input on its broader vision to redesign PCH through Malibu as part of its Complete Streets initiative. The draft plan includes narrower 10-foot, 6-inch vehicle lanes, speed humps at crosswalks, and new traffic circles, all aimed at calming traffic and reducing speed limits legally under California’s strict speed regulation laws.
Public hearings are ongoing, with Caltrans expected to revise the plan in response to community feedback. The future of bike travel on PCH — and how to best ensure the safety of all who use the iconic coastal route — remains an open question.
Death of Pope Francis announced by
Cardinal Kevin
Farrell
On Sunday, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, announced with profound sorrow the death of Pope Francis. The announcement was made from the Casa Santa Marta, where Cardinal Farrell shared the following:
“Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalized. With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of the One and Triune God.”
Later in the day, Matteo Bruni, Director of the Holy See Press Office, informed journalists that Pope Francis’ body will likely be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday, April 23, allowing the faithful to pray before his remains. Further details of the arrangement will be provided following the first Congregation of Cardinals on Tuesday morning.
At 8 p.m. on Monday, the rite of death certification took place at the chapel on the ground floor of the Casa Santa Marta. The ceremony included a formal declaration of death, validated by Cardinal Farrell, and lasted just under an hour. Seals were placed on the papal apartments in both the Apostolic Palace and Casa Santa Marta. As of Monday evening, Pope Francis’ closest collaborators have begun paying their respects. The first General Congregation of Cardinals convened on Tuesday morning, during which the date for the late Pope’s funeral may be
Malibu Life
From Romania to role model: Malibu teen named 2025 Youth of the Year
After moving 6,650 miles to Malibu, Irina Columbeanu found her voice at the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu
By BARBARA BURKE Special to The Malibu Times
“When I moved to the United States, I had a bit of an accent and going to the Boys and Girls Club of Malibu gave me a community,” said Malibu’s Irina Columbeanu, an 18-year-old Malibu High School senior who lived in Romania until she was in the sixth grade. When she moved approximately 6,650 miles to Malibu, she experienced a bit of culture shock.
“At the club, I found my voice and became comfortable in my own skin,” Columbeanu said. “I went there every day after school and in the summer and I have made lifelong friends who helped me integrate into American culture.”
The Boys & Girls Club of Malibu (BGCM) recently proudly announced that Columbeanu, a teen leader at the club for the past four years, is the 2025 Youth of the Year. The honor awards a $2,000 scholarship and recognizes an individual between the ages of 14 and 18 who demonstrates academic excellence and leadership skills while acting as a role model for other youth within the club. Since then, she has won the competition in Los Angeles County and was a state finalist.
“Irina is recognized as a powerful advocate who uses her voice to empower, support, and uplift others — traits that speak to her
incredible growth and resilience,” a Boys & Girls Club statement said. Notably, Columbeanu interned at the club’s wellness center, where she shadowed cognitive behavioral therapists, learning first-
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hand how therapists engage with patients and apply evidence-based treatments. “I also assisted limited English proficiency immigrants by facilitating access to therapy and healthcare resources, bridging language bar-
riers to promote mental health support,” she explains, thereby empowering the club that helped her find her voice as an immigrant to empower others needing to voice their needs and struggles.
Columbeanu has fully embraced — and superbly exemplifies — the American dream.
Earning exemplary marks at MHS, she has been accepted at New York University, where she intends to pursue pre-medical studies. When asked what type of physician she’d like to be, she responds that dermatology and surgery interest her and she notes that her experience as a neuroscience research intern for N120, Inc., a brain-computer interface startup, helped her make her career choice.
Her stunningly impressive resume informs, “During my neuroscience internship under Oxford Professor Dr. Newton Howard, I contributed to cutting-edge research on transcranial direct current stimulation for treating Alzheimer’s disease and eating disorders.”
She’s also an entrepreneur as she helped co-found a clothing line named 1 in 5, which focuses on suicide prevention. She was motivated to do so when a MHS student took her own life.
“I wanted to honor the girl who took her own life and so I designed and self-manufactured apparel for my non-profit brand,” She said, noting that she gave speeches addressing the issue in hopes that doing so would help to eliminate the stigma surrounding suicide and mental illness.
Her volunteer experience rivals that of volunteers who are twice her age — she’s a chapter founder and president for Brent’s Club, a drug prevention organization at the school. “I’ve been president of Brent’s Club for four years and we have 60 members, which is a lot for MHS,” she shares enthusiastically.
Columbeanu is also a team leader for GoBabyGo, a mobility device construction club for cerebral palsy patients, and she’s president of the Zanmi Club, a nonprofit for Haitian Women in the upper Haitian
Sharks boys volleyball wins tournament
noted that the tournament victory was Malibu’s first in the seven seasons he
“All the boys were really excited,” he
The Sharks had a 9-0 record in the six-team Citrus Coast League heading into their match against Hueneme. Even
Boys & Girls Club of Malibu Youth of the Year Irina Columbeanu accepts a proclamation from California State Representative Phillip Chen during her recent visit to Sacramento. Contributed Photo
Come for the paella, stay for the atmosphere
MALIBU SEEN
By Benjamin Marcus, Entertainment Editor
Surf Canyon is ready and waiting to please you
This is being written from the Clubhouse at Surf Canyon — see below — and we recommend you attend the Surf Canyon Benefit Market this Saturday. Tell two friends.
Next Saturday, April 26, Surf Canyon will be holding a Maker’s Market from Golden Hour until the cops show up (4 to 7 p.m. truly). They have done this before, and it’s a fun deal with atmosphere: good food, good drinks, good times. You can look forward to mass quantities of golden paella washed down with beer and wine, and finished with lashings of Burned Basque Cheesecake — the salty and the crusty paella somehow goes together nicely with the sweet and creamy cheesecake.
There will be open houses to all of the present tenants of Surf Canyon (see below) and music and just the general niceness of Golden Hour on a fresh spring afternoon in the Malibu, overwatched by the greening Saddle Peak, soothed by ocean breezes, alchemized with people who know what’s good.
“Cool!” you say. “But where is Surf Canyon?”
In the spirit of transparency, I am writing this story about Surf Canyon, from the Surf Canyon! Specifically, from within the clean, quiet, well-lit and caffeinated spaces of the Clubhouse at Surf Canyon. This is the second month where I have paid a three-figure fee to have access to this Clubhouse. Since I started working in the Clubhouse, I have indulged the fanciful conceit that it’s like a London Men’s Club — or what I imagine a London Men’s Club is like.
A flamboyant affectation of the mind, or so I thought, until I bumped into Sam George a couple nights ago. He had driven down from the land of ice and snow and was passing Zinqué as I was going in and out.
I told him I was working on a book about George Greenough in the Clubhouse at Surf Canyon and he said, “Oh yeah! That’s like a London Men’s Club or something!”
So there it is: The Clubhouse at Surf Canyon is like a London Men’s Club or something; that three-figure fee buys access to a gated and locked compound which hides a many-windowed open room that is nicely appointed with clean and comfy chairs, tables, and sofas. Books on the shelves. Private rooms for meetings.
No serving wenches, unfortunately. Do-it-yourself coffee and tea and a new refrigerator with 234 different kinds of milk that’s available in his whacky modern world. Lashings of peace and quiet to
think, think, think. Most of the time I have the Clubhouse to myself, tapping their Wi-Fi, trying to figure out how to work the Nespresso machine, working on this or that, listening to the Rolling Stones or Steely Dan or soul hits of the ‘70s that take me back to my yout’. Right now it’s “Textures” by Herbie Hancock.
The Clubhouse is cool but just one facet of Surf Canyon. What else goes on back there?
Surf Canyon is a property that has been continuously in the Adamson family since 1893 — as in the Adamson House, as in Merrit Adamson, a burly rugby player at USC who worked as a foreman for the Rancho Malibu, then married the daughter of May and Frederick Rindge and started their own sub-dynasty of the Rindge family. There’s a long, “Yellowstone”-ish story behind the Adamson family. A fair bit of Sheridan-class drama — like Mrs. Rindge refusing to attend the wedding of Merritt Adamson and Rhoda Rindge because she felt the big rugby dude was “beneath her station.” But the marriage survived that snub, and the Depression and everything else the mid-20th century could throw at them. The Adamsons and Adohr Farms thrived, and while Mrs. Rindge got hammered by taxes and bad land deals and the Depression and lost just about everything, the Surf Canyon property is still in the family.
Like everything else in Malibu, the Surf Canyon has eras and layers: Some people will remember it as the home to the Artifactree and Malibu Auto, run by Kelly Higgins and his Band of Merry Men for many, many years.
Surf Canyon is a 13-acre flat canyon of peace and quiet, arts and crafts, and cruisy commerce. How best to describe it? If you’re feeling snarky, you could say Surf Canyon is a 20th century, arty farty hippie Yin to the increasing 21st century Bougie Yang of Malibu: Close to Kith, but far away.
Walk or ride a bike or drive — lots of parking! — into Surf Canyon and you go back in time a couple of decades, to that Malibu that was at one time an expensive beachy surf town with a great music scene and small independent shops.
Surf Canyon is a place where artists and creative types have a clean, well-lit space to create, and sometimes display their creations.
Stepping out of the Clubhouse, past the cool/hot steampunk outdoor shower that is another perk of membership, then out of the gate and looking across the yard: Crossfit moved out of its longtime home in one of the two quonset huts, and is now in the back of Surf Canyon. Owner Mike Anderson often beckons me over to use their machines to unkink my spine from all that sitting and writing and regain my youth and vigor, but so far
I have refused.
To the immediate right, there is Dustin Coury, running his business Temporarily on Leave out of one of the first buildings to be converted in the conversion of Surf Canyon. “I’ve been there two and a half years,” Dustin said. “since day one.” Like just about every other business owner in Malibu, Dustin is trying to maintain a positive strain in a very difficult, post-Three Fires business climate.
“How can we get more foot traffic?” is Dustin’s mantra and it’s a good question. “At Temporarily on Leave we give away free coffee,” he continued. “I’ve sunk my whole life into this with me manning eight sewing machines going full time. What used to be catering to the flocks of people coming to Malibu — that’s all long gone and history.” Will that return? It needs to. Soon.
For me, the most interesting shop is directly east of Temporarily on Leave: Casita Basqueria is a small shop that sells Basque foods. That has meaning to me because way back in the 1980s I spent time in the French and Spanish Basque countries, surfing Chambre d’Amour (with Miki Dora) and Mundaka (the best wave in Europe).
Surf 6-foot Mundaka for six hours in cold water, with the tide going out, the offshores blowing, working, working working, then stagger in so tired and hungry you’re like to pass out — and there’s a big smiling, wholesome warm bowl of paella a-waitin’.
Basque food rules. A lavish wholesomeness you will find at Casita Basqueria: A fridge full of exotic meats and cheeses, shelves loaded with Vichy water, nuts and fragrances, an espresso machine but most importantly, the increasingly world-famous sandwiches of Monsieur Sebastien Pourrat — a Frenchman who ain’t too keen on the French and prefers Spain — which I kind of understand although France has better bread.
Sebastien holds court at Casita Basqueria during the weekdays, but on the weekends the shop is often closed as Sebastien is busy catering parties and events with his wholesome, lavish Basque goodness.
At the last Maker’s Market at Surf Canyon in March, I got to the paella late but was so desperate for a taste, I scraped the carbonized black bits off the bottom. I was scarfing down the charred bits with great embarrassment and furious hunger until Sebastien reassured me: “No that part is a delicacy. It’s called socotra. The burned part. Enjoy!”
Sebastien will be whipping up mass quantities of paella at the Maker’s Market, which Surf Canyon holds every couple of months. And if you have any room left, he also makes a wicked Basque Burnt Cheesecake — so good you’ll want
Burt’s Eye View: Hayley or Haylynn
PERSPECTIVE
By Burt Ross, Contributed Column
Ihave a bit of a conundrum. (OH, HOW I LOVE THAT WORD). You see, back in the 1940s and 1950s, when I attended P.S. #1, aka The Longfellow School in Teaneck, New Jersey, girls had simple names like Beth or Judy. I never heard of a Hayley or a Haylynn, but now I find both of these names on my contact list. Here’s my problem. Both names share the first four letters, and so on more than one occasion, I have sent an email to Hayley when I intended to send it to Haylynn and, of course, vice versa. For those of you who might not know who these women are — Hayley Mattson is the publisher and
editor of The Malibu Times , and Haylynn Conrad is the recently elected member of our City Council. You can now imagine how awkward it is for me to send a letter to the editor to Haylynn instead of to Hayley, or conversely, for me to thank Hayley for her public position expressed at a council meeting when I meant to send my appreciation to Haylynn. I find that most problems have simple solutions, and so it is in this case, all that needs to happen is for either Hayley or Haylynn to change her name. I don’t think that is asking too much to accomodate an old man’s confusion. The change doesn’t have to be permanent, and names can return to their current status the moment I expire. In advance, I thank these two fine women for their consideration.
to run home and slap your grand ma.
And for the Flemish, smiley Yin to the stern French Basque Yang of Sebastien, there is the charm ing and glamorous Sofie Pourrat. She looks Irish, but is Belgian and proud of it. Sofie helps manage the property — showing interested people around the Clubhouse or craftsmen around the empty spaces — if there are any.
She is aided and abetted by her Cocker Spaniel Bailey: Awe-doorah-bluh.
Quonset huts are cool. They’re functional and speak of exotic plac es. There are two quonset huts on the east side of Surf Canyon. In the first one, you will find Jamie Contompasis from Cold Rolled Jewelry. “I have a functioning workshop within my store, every thing I sell is hand-forged on site and individually crafted, show casing the natural beauty of pure precious metals, silver & 24k gold,” he said. “Without the use of harsh chemicals and high-output mass jewelry manufacturing, the slowmade way harkens back to simpler times when products were built thoughtfully with the intention of lasting generations. My shop also showcases other local handmade artisan goods with similar attention to detail.”
ning floral arrangements that blend artistry with nature. Inspired by Japanese ikebana and modern design, each arrangement is thoughtfully crafted to celebrate the beauty of seasonal blooms.”
Who and what else is there to see and experience at Surf Canyon?
He added: “Malibu Potteries and Cold Rolled co-host a jewelry workshop, Malibu Potteries makes the candle vessels for Basqueria, Anne Marie has worked with Malibu Sandals for custom dyeing, etc., we all work together as a community!”
At one time I urged some entrepreneurial Malibu women to open a high end consignment store in quonset hut #2 to display and sell all the cast off goods of Malibu. I figured that would be a draw to people looking for bargains on haute couture, Da Cat Surfboard and cast-off Picassos. Kind of a mix of the Artifactree and Christies. Quality gear for bargain hunters. That didn’t happen, but in Quonset #2 you will find Jilina and Kevin making Malibu Sandals, “Handcrafted with care, Malibu Sandals offers stylish and sustainable footwear inspired by the coastal lifestyle,” they said. “Made with quality materials, each pair is designed for comfort and durability, perfect for beach days and beyond.”
Huarache sandals too? Go by and check it out.
If you’re only here for the beer, Paloma, Jason, Donnie and Julia at Rancho West said, “... born in Malibu‚ CA‚ where the ranch meets the sea‚ Rancho West Beer is proudly crafted using the finest certified organic ingredients free of harmful chemicals and GMO’s. in honor of the past and to inspire the future‚ Rancho West Beer is our promise to you to brew the cleanest‚ best tasting beer‚ from grain to glass.”
Next to that, Samadhi & Vaughn at Kenzan Flowers: “...creates stun-
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Continued from B1
Writing about Malibu in the past, I said something clever, like: “The Rindges dug for gold and drilled for oil on the Rancho Malibu, but the irony is the most valuable mineral was common as clay.”
So in the spirit of Mrs Rindge’s Malibu Potteries (1926-1932), Rivers Redclay at Malibu Potteries — located in the back of Quonset #1 — said, “I also used the name Malibu Potteries for my business to honor the Rindge family and their pottery company they had making tiles in the 1920s and 30s. I bring a ton of people to Surf Canyon — teaching wheel classes, and I bring goats from the farm down every weekend for people to hold and hang out with! I grew up in Malibu, and have been teaching at Malibu High School lately too during my free time!”
Likewise, Cooper at Outfront Ceramics offers pieces, “Handcrafted in Malibu, Outfront Ceramics creates unique, artisanal pottery inspired by the coastal landscape. Each piece blends traditional techniques with modern design, bringing beauty and functionality to any space.”
The two skater daters you see rolling around Malibu are Bianca and Jase from The Shifters. They have a kind of steampunk exercise deal I have been afraid to try: “‘... The Shifter® Technology & The Paradigm Shifting® Program A software upgrade for the body’ this innovative program combines cutting-edge technology with holistic principles to promote optimal well-being. Designed to unlock physical and mental potential, it offers a transformative approach to personal growth and performance.”
Plateau. “We help the women earn an income by giving them jobs to make baskets and dolls, and we sell their products at Third Space, which is run by the Malibu Boys & Girls Club,” she explains.
When a high school student accomplishes so much, one intuitively knows that she had a lot of family support. Hence, a call to Columbeanu’s mother, Monica Gabor, seemed to be in order.
“Watching my daughter grow into such a confident, compassionate, and driven young woman has been the greatest gift,” Gabor shared. “Being nominated for youth of the year four years in a row is just one reflection of her dedication. Whether she’s speaking in a courtroom as vice president of Mock Trial, accepting the Dolphin of the Year award or leading fundraising events for her clothing line, 1 in 5, her voice carries strength and purpose. She has a natural gift for public speaking, but more importantly, she uses it to uplift others.
“I’m so proud of how far she’s come and I know she’ll carry this passion and leadership into the
and every space she steps into.”
Ann Marie at The Way We Live “crafts timeless pieces using locally foraged materials, reflecting the landscape’s essence. Each item tells a story, designed to last and leave a minimal environmental footprint.”
Jessica at Viola Gardens: “A lush sanctuary in Malibu, Viola Gardens offers beautifully curated plants, garden essentials, and expert landscaping services. With a passion for greenery and design, they bring vibrant outdoor spaces to life.”
Surf Canyon Co-op: ”A collective of small, local Malibu brands, the Surf Canyon Co-Op brings together artisans and entrepreneurs dedicated to craftsmanship and community. From handmade goods to unique local products, it’s a celebration of Malibu’s creative spirit.”
Daniel George Designs is a triple threat: “Lighting designer, surfboard builder, and ceramicist.” So all of that and more is what’s happening inside the gates at Surf Canyon, and there’s no better time to get a taste of the place than this Saturday, from Golden Hour until they run out of paella and burned Basque cheesecake (4-7 p.m.).
Sebastien has a feeling this one will be swamped by as many as 500 guests, so he is preparing lashings of paella. I asked him if this batch would include rabbit and snails — which is how Valencian paella was made at the genesis, with whatever was there in the fields.
“Well we have all that up in the Farm at Serra Retreat,” he said. “Do you think I should?” The people at Surf Canyon love what they do and love having a clean, well-lighted space to do it — they just need more business. More foot traffic. So please show face, and tell two friends about Surf Canyon. Or look it up online at surfcanyon.co
Malibu Greatness teaches youths flag football skills
League welcoming players for training sessions every Saturday until May 10
By MCKENZIE JACKSON Special To The Malibu Times
The Malibu Greatness Flag Football League will hit the gridiron at Malibu High on Saturday for the first time since the end of March.
The flag football organization, a member of the National Football League’s official Youth Flag Football Association, took some time off for spring break but will meet every Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the high school’s football field for training sessions until May 10.
Greatness administrator Jerrel Hamilton said youths involved in the non-contact football program will work on all types of football skills during the two-hour practices.
“We will do warmup drills, scrimmages, catching drills, some defensive drills, and flag pulling,” he said. “It’s been very exciting.”
Hamilton said he hopes to schedule some games against teams from flag football programs in other cities, but scheduling has been difficult.
“I really want to get the kids to play a game,” he said. Greatness initially hit the field for two months last October. The start of the league’s spring session was delayed until Feb. 9 because of the Palisades Fire. The organization had nine practices until March 29.
Fourteen youths ages 8 to 12 participated with Greatness during
that stretch. Hamilton, a Malibu High football coach, had high school players join the burgeoning football players at practices to encourage Greatness participants and help them sharpen their football skills.
Greatness players, Hamilton noted, have improved a lot.
“A lot of the drills have been very effective,” he said. “You can see how their catching ability, their running route ability has gotten so much better. Catching the football, it’s really, really amazing to see the strides they made up until we took the break.”
The coach added that the youth have become a team.
“They lift each other’s spirits up is someone makes a mistake,” Hamilton said. “They have definitely been having fun.”
Flag football, a sport different from traditional football in a few ways other than football helmets and pads being eschewed, is gaining popularity around the nation.
The Malibu Greatness Flag Football League is open to boys and girls ages 8 to 15.
Hamilton wants to see enchantment in the players’ agility by the end of their spring session.
“I want the to improve in moving side-to-side on defense,” he said.
The coach commended the young athletes for taking part in the new flag football program in the wake of the devasting wildfire that swept through a portion of Malibu in January.
“It’s really encouraging,” Hamilton noted. “With everything that has gone on this year, there was a lot of adversity, this has been a bright spot for the community.”
For more information, visit malibunflflag.com or email jerrelhamilton007@gmail.com.
defeat Laguna Beah 25-16, 25-22 in the semifinals.
if Malibu lost, that single defeat wouldn’t have been enough to take the league title from their grips. The squad was undefeated in the league in 2024.
Malibu will compete in the CIF playoffs next week.
The Sharks defeated Fontana 25-19, 25-22 to win the gold section of the End of Season Tournament, which featured 45 teams playing at various sites.
Malibu went 4-1 in the one-day event.
The Sharks started the tournament a bit off their game due to an injured player, another player being sick, and some members of their 11-man squad being away for spring break. They won their first game in pool play but lost their second match.
Saenz said 6-foot-3 freshman Luca Calvo helped Malibu find their winning stride. Calvo, normally an attacking player, was positioned at setter throughout the tournament. His coach said once Calvo got comfortable in his new role, Malibu’s offense continuously rose above the net to smack the volleyball down on opponents for point, after point, after point.
“He wasn’t intimated at all,” Saenz said of Calvo. “You are pretty much a leader in the setter position. Once he settled a bit, it brought the energy up. It was a big accomplishment.”
The Sharks advanced out of pool play to
Malibu beat Fontana, a squad equipped with explosive athletes, handily in the first set of the championship, but was down 16-7 in the second set. The Sharks stormed back to tie the game 21-21. That is when junior Keegan Cross, Malibu’s 6-foot-1 captain outside hitter, led his squad on a 4-1 run to win the title.
“Keegan is our steady guy all the time,” Saenz explained. “On defense, offense, everything. He is coming through and being a leader.”
When Malibu scored their final point, all the Sharks leaped up and down and pumped their fists excitedly while a supporter yelled, “Let’s Go!”
Sharks involved in the tournament title run also included sophomores Martin Kurial, Lucas Galan, Timur Podgore and juniors Taj Menteer, Alex Galan, and Julian Calvo.
Malibu entered Monday’s regular season finale against Hueneme with a 22-8 overall record.
Malibu advanced to the third round of the playoffs a season ago. Saenz said the team is confident ahead of the postseason this year.
“Its nice we won the tournament a little short-staffed,” he said. “In terms of having depth and being able to drop a match but come back and win, you need those tough matches to show you can win in any situation. We have gotten a taste of that.”
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case No. 25CHCP00120
Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
Petition of: EDUARDO FRANCISCO LEMUS RIVERA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: EDUARDO FRANCISCO LEMUS RIVERA a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
Present Name: EDUARDO FRANCISCO LEMUS RIVERA Proposed Name: EDUARDO FRANCISCO ROSSIL
The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing:
Date: 05/28/2025 Time: 8:30 AM, Dept.: F 51
The address of the court is:
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 9425 PENFIELD AVE, CHATSWORTH, CA 91311
A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): The Malibu Times
Date: MAR 26 2025
ANDREW E COOPER, Judge of the Superior Court
DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court PUB: 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24/2025 The Malibu Times MALIBU 69
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS
AS: HER PREMIER POSITION
23465 CIVIC CENTER WAY BUILDING 9, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
LEGAL NOTICES
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): STEPHANIE ZENKER 23465 CIVIC CENTER WAY BUILDING 9, MALIBU, CA 90265
If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization
This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime).
Signed, STEPHANIE ZENKER, OWNER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 3/14/2025
NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. M-1600 Loan No. XXXXXXL RD Title Order No. 15952984 APN: 4472-019-002 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06-24-2020. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU
SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04-30-2025 at 11:00 A.M., ROBERT E. WEISS INCORPORATED as the duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to deed of trust recorded 07-07-2020, instrument 20200739884 of official records in the office of the recorder of LOS ANGELES county, California, executed by: GILES OLIVER JAMES FORSYTH DONOVAN AND LAURA CHRISTINE DONOVAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY, as Trustor, WILLIAM J. CRAWFORD AND JULIE A. CRAWFORD, TRUSTEES OF THE WILLIAM JERRY CRAWFORD AND JULIE ANN CRAWFORD REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED OCTOBER 16, 2018, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION SALE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, cashier s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Place of sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said deed of trust in the property situated in said county, California describing the land therein; AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:33364 DECKER SCHOOL RD MALIBU, CA 90265 The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and of the trusts created by said deed of trust, to wit: Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $477,782.65 (estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a Written Notice of Default and
Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said notice of default and election to sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: March 27, 2025 ROBERT E. WEISS INCORPORATED, As Trustee ATTN: FORECLOSURE DEPARTMENT 920 S. VILLAGE OAKS DRIVE COVINA CA 91724 (626) 967-4302 FOR SALE INFORMATION: www.servicelinkASAP.com or 866-684-2727 CRIS A KLINGERMAN, ESQ.WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.A-4839072 04/10/2025, 04/17/2025, 04/24/2025 MALIBU 68
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RANDALL LAWRENCE MIOD, AKA RANDALL L. MIOD, AKA RANDALL MIOD, AKA RANDY MIOD CASE NO. 25STPB03696
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of RANDALL LAWRENCE MIOD, AKA RANDALL L. MIOD, AKA RANDALL MIOD, AKA RANDY MIOD
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CAROL ANN SMITH in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CAROL ANN SMITH be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 5/12/2025 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should
Malibu Greatness administrator, and Malibu High assistant football coach, Jerel Hamilton (right) takes a selfie with young players and high school instructors during a flag football training sessions at Malibu High School. Photo by Jerel Hamilton
Malibu High boys volleyball players celebrate winning the Gold Division championship at the Garden Grove BVB Tournament. The Sharks have also wrapped up another Citrus Coast League title. Photos by Derek Saenz
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appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner
Leah Larkin, Law Offices of Leah Larkin, A Professional Legal Corporation, SB#231329, 873 Beaumont Avenue, Beaumont, California 92223 951-845-5930
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: TRUE VISIONARY MEDIA
506 S SPRING ST #13308, SMB #82193, LOS ANGELES, CA 90013, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): IVETTE AIDEE LOPEZ-MAGANA
506 S SPRING ST #13308, SMB #82193, LOS ANGELES, CA 90013
If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization
This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime).
Signed, IVETTE AIDEE LOPEZ-MAGANA, OWNER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 2/21/2025 NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 25SMCP00168
Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
Petition of: GIA LUISA HONNEN WEISDORN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
Petitioner: GIA LUISA HONNEN WEISDORN a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: GIA LUISA HONNEN WEISDORN Proposed Name: GIA LUISA HONNEN-WESTBOURNE
The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing:
Date: 05/16/2025 Time: 8:30 AM, Dept.: K
The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
1725 MAIN STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401
A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): The Malibu Times
Date:
LAWRENCE CHO, Judge of the Superior Court
DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Los Angeles County Hearing Officer will conduct a public hearing to consider the project described below. A presentation and overview of the project will be given, and any interested person or authorized agent may appear and comment on the project at the hearing. The Hearing Officer will then consider to approve or deny the project or continue the hearing if it deems necessary. Should you attend, you will have an opportunity to testify, or you can submit written comments to the planner below or at the public hearing. If the final decision on this proposal is challenged in court, testimony may be
limited to issues raised before or at the public hearing
Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing Location: Hall of Records, 320 W. Temple Street, Room 150, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Virtual (Online) at bit.ly/ZOOM-HO. By phone at (669) 444-9171 or (719) 359-4580 (ID: 824 5573 9842).
Project No.: 2019-003128-(3)
Project Location: 20266 Reigate Road within the Santa Monica Mountains Planning Area
Applicant: Brian Bright
CEQA Categorical Exemption: Class 3 and Class 4
Project Description: Construction of a 800 square-foot single-family residence
More information: Shawn Skeries 320 W. Temple Street, 13th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 974-6411. sskeries@planning.lacounty.gov. planning.lacounty.gov. Case Material: https://bit.ly/PRJ2019-003128
If you need reasonable accommodations or auxiliary aids, contact the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator at (213) 974-6488 (Voice) or (213) 617-2292 (TDD) with at least 3 business days’ advanced notice. 4/17, 4/24/25
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Notice of ADMINSITRATIVE COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FILING
The Los Angeles County Hearing Officer will conduct a public hearing to consider the project described below. A presentation and overview of the project will be given, and any interested person or authorized agent may appear and comment on the project at the hearing. The Hearing Officer will then consider to approve or deny the project or continue the hearing if it deems necessary. Should you attend, you will have an opportunity to testify, or you can submit written comments to the planner below or at the public hearing. If the final decision on this proposal is challenged in court, testimony may be limited to issues raised before or at the public hearing
Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Hearing Location: Hall of Records, 320 W. Temple Street, Room 150, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Virtual (Online) at bit.ly/ZOOM-HO. By phone at (669) 444-9171 or (719) 359-4580 (ID: 824 5573 9842).
Project No.: 2024-003039
Project Location: 23407 Red Rock Road within the Santa Monica Mountains Coastal ZonePlanning Area
Applicant: Idan Shimony
Project Description: ACDP to authorize 30 roof-mounted solar modules and appurtenant equipment, including junction boxes and associated wiring, affixed to an existing single-family residence that has development restrictions requiring a new CDP for any future development. More information: Jon Schneider 320 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 974-6411. jschneider@ planning.lacounty.gov. planning.lacounty.gov.
Case Material: https://bit.ly/PRJ2024-003039
If you need reasonable accommodations or auxiliary aids, contact the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator at (213) 974-6488 (Voice) or (213) 617-2292 (TDD) with at least 3 business days’ advanced notice. 4/17, 4/24/25 CNS-3915323# MALIBU TIMES MALIBU 79
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU CITY COUNCIL
The Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on MONDAY, April 28, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Malibu City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA, to consider:
Updated Developer Fee Program for the Benefit of the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County
Under the Developer Fee Agreement between the Consolidated Fire Protection District and the City, the City must adopt an updated Developer Fee Program. If adopted, the Resolution would increase the current developer fee amount of $1.1756 per square foot by $0.0095 raising it to $1.1851 to reflect current costs associated with land acquisition, fire station construction, purchase of apparatus and equipment, and administration.
IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY COUNCIL’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR OTHERWISE HELD BY THE CITY, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, EITHER AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.
If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Environmental Sustainability Director Bundy at (310) 456-2489, ext. 229. Copies of all related documents can be reviewed by any interested person at City Hall during regular business hours. Oral and written comments may be presented to the City Council on, or before, the date of the meeting.
Yolanda Bundy, Environmental Sustainability Director
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FICTITIOUS
AML ART & DESIGN
2925 SEABREEZE DR, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): ADREA M HURTUBISE
2925 SEABREEZE DR, MALIBU, CA 90265
If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization
This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/2025
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed, ADREA M HURTUBISE, OWNER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 4/8/2025
NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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2025070990
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:
BESPOKE HOMES CALIFORNIA
12405 VENICE BLVD. #5, MAR VISTA, CA 90066, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s):
BESPOKE HOMES, LLC
12405 VENICE BLVD. #5, MAR VISTA, CA 90066
If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization CA
This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed, BESPOKE HOMES, LLC, RYAN JANCULA, MANAGER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 4/8/2025 NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS AND THE MARINA DEL REY WATER SYSTEM AUTOMATIC ANNUAL PASS-THROUGH 5-YEAR WATER RATE ADJUSTMENT
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on April 29, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., in the Hearing Room of the Board of Supervisors, Room381, Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple Street (corner of Temple Street and Grand Avenue), Los Angeles, California 90012, in the matter of authorizing the Director of Public Works or his designee to adjust water rates annually over a 5-year period to passthrough cost increases due to inflation and/or the cost of purchasing water from the wholesale water agencies serving the Los Angeles County Waterworks Districts and the Marina del Rey Water System. The California Government Code allows retail water utilities to make these adjustments automatically without holding an annual public hearing, thereby reducing the costs by streamlining the process for adjusting rates when the adjustment is due to inflation only and/or wholesale water charges. This streamlining will potentially save the Los Angeles County Waterworks Districts and the Marina del Rey Water System and their customers nearly $200,000 over a 5-year period. Customers will receive written notification no less than 30 days before the effective date of each annual adjustment informing them of the adjustment amount. The Board of Supervisors will consider and may approve these actions as recommended by the Director of Public Works. For information on water rates for specific service areas or for any other information regarding this matter, please call (626) 300-3353. Para más información relacionada
con esta noticia, por favor llame al Departamento de Obras Publicas al (626) 300-3384, de Lunes a Jueves, 7 a.m. a 5 p.m.Edward Yen, Executive Officer Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors 4/17, 4/24/25
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-24-1000416NJ Order No.: FIN-24012429 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/4/2015. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Jon Birmingham, a married man, as his sole and separate property Recorded: 3/9/2015 as Instrument No. 20150249749 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 5/15/2025 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $644,357.96 The purported property address is: 5740 RISTA DR, AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301-4406 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 2056-038-006 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-24-1000416-NJ. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 619-645-7711, or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-24-1000416-NJ to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE POST-SALE OVER BIDDERS: For post-sale information in accordance with Section 2924m(e) of the California Civil Code, use file number CA-24-1000416-NJ and call (866) 645-7711 or
login to: http://www.qualityloan.com. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Post-Sale Information (CCC 2924m(e)): (866) 645-7711 Reinstatement or Payoff Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION TS No.: CA-24-1000416-NJ IDSPub #0247813 4/24/2025 5/1/2025 5/8/2025 MALIBU 85
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ARTHUR ROY SIMONEAU CASE NO. 25STPB04257
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ARTHUR ROY SIMONEAU.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ANDRE SIMONEAU in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ANDRE SIMONEAU be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/22/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Los Angeles County Hearing Officer will conduct a public hearing to consider the project described below. A presentation and overview of the project will be given, and any interested person or authorized agent may appear and comment on the project at the hearing. The Hearing Officer will then consider to approve or deny the project or continue the hearing if it deems necessary. Should you attend, you will have an opportunity to testify, or you can submit written comments to the planner below or at the public hearing. If the final decision on
this proposal is challenged in court, testimony may be limited to issues raised before or at the public hearing
Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 1:00
p.m.
Hearing Location: Hall of Records, 320 W. Temple Street, Room 150, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Virtual (Online) at bit.ly/ZOOM-HO. By phone at (669) 444-9171 or (719) 359-4580 (ID: 824 5573 9842).
Project No.: PRJ2022-000138-(3)
Project Location: 918 Latigo Canyon Rd, Malibu within the Santa Monica Mountains Planning Area CEQA Categorical Exemption: Class 1 – Existing Facilities
Project Description: Conditional Use Permit request for the continuation of an existing wireless communications facility comprised. Project will involve the construction of one (1) new 80-foot monopole tower which was previously authorized under a vested Coastal Development Permit. More information: William Chen, AICP. 320 W. Temple Street, 13th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 974-6411. wchen@planning.lacounty.gov. planning. lacounty.gov.
Case Material: https://bit.ly/PRJ2022-000138
If you need reasonable accommodations or auxiliary aids, contact the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator at (213) 974-6488 (Voice) or (213) 617-2292 (TDD) with at least 3 business days’ advanced notice 4/24, 5/1/25 CNS-3917785#
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING CITY OF MALIBU CITY COUNCIL
The Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. on the item identified below in the Council Chambers at Malibu City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA, and via teleconference.
Public comment or alternative project suggestions can be submitted ahead of the public hearing to citycouncil@malibucity.org for inclusion in the public record. The hearing will be conducted in the City Council Chambers, located inside City Hall on the First Floor; 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA 90265. To view and participate during the public hearing, please review the meeting agenda posted at MalibuCity.org/AgendaCenter and follow the directions for public participation.
Approval of the City of Malibu’s proposed allocation of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and CDBG funding from prior fiscal years.
The Council will consider the following proposed allocations:
The use of $7,858.50 in CDBG funds for Public Services under the Day Labor Exchange Program.
The use of $44,531.50 in CDBG additional funds for permanent trailer project for the Day Labor Exchange Program.
In Fiscal Year 2024-2025, the City Council allocated $64,990.00 for a permanent trailer for the Malibu Community Labor Exchange. Council will consider amending the scope of work for the project to provide for the construction of an office for the Day Labor Exchange Program, in addition to the increased funding for the project.
IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY COUNCIL’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR OTHERWISE HELD BY THE CITY, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, EITHER AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.
If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact the City of Malibu City Manager’s Office at (310) 456-2489, ext. 336. Copies of all related documents can be reviewed by any interested person at City Hall during regular business hours. Oral and written comments may be presented to the City Council on, or before, the date of the meeting.
Alexis Brown, Acting Assistant City Manager
Publish Date: April 24, 2025
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Notice is given that Proposals for On-Call Air Release Valve Installation and Maintenance Services (BRC0000566) will be received
by the Los Angeles County Public Works, Cashier Office, 900 S. Fremont Ave., Alhambra, CA 91803 or BidExpress until 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2025. There will be an optional Proposers Conference to be held on Monday, April 28, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. using the Microsoft Teams meeting platform. Instructions for participating in the meeting can be found in the RFP. Instructions for accessing the RFP document are available at the following link: http://pw.lacounty.gov/brcd/servicecontracts or may be mailed to you upon request by calling (626) 458-2509. 4/24/25
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU PLANNING COMMISSION
The Malibu Planning Commission will hold public hearings on MONDAY, May 5, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA and via teleconference on the projects identified below.
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 16-077 - An application to permit the construction of a concrete bulkhead to protect the onsite wastewater treatment system and foundation that took place under an emergency coastal development permit
Location: 18824 Pacific Coast Highway
APN: 4449-001-013
Zoning: Single-family Medium (SFM)
Applicant: Marissa Coughlan
Owner: Ronald Kurstin Living Trust
Appealable to: City Council and California Coastal Commission
Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA
Guidelines
Application Filed: December 19, 2016
Case Planner: Tyler Eaton, Principal Planner (310) 456-2489, extension 273 teaton@malibucity.org
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 23-051 - An application to construct a new one-story, 4,013 square foot single-family residence with a 740 square foot detached garage, a 618 square foot detached pool cabana, pool and spa, grading, retaining walls, landscaping, hardscape, onsite wastewater treatment system, and associated development
Location: 6672 Zumirez Drive
APN: 4466-002-006
Zoning: Rural Residential-One Acre (RR-1)
Applicant: Tobias Architecture
Owner: Hunter Gray
Appealable to: City Council and California Coastal Commission
Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA
Guidelines Sections 15303(a) and 15303(e)
Application Filed: August 23, 2023
Case Planner: Raneika Brooks, Principal Planner (310) 456-2489, extension 276 rbrooks@malibucity.org
For the projects identified above with a categorical exemption for environmental review, pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Director has analyzed these proposed projects and found that they are listed among the classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant adverse effect on the environment. Therefore, the projects are categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA. The Planning Director has further determined that none of the six exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption apply to these projects (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2).
A written staff report will be available at or before the hearing for the projects. All persons wishing to address the Commission regarding these matters will be afforded an opportunity in accordance with the Commission’s procedures.
Copies of all related documents can be reviewed by any interested person at City Hall during regular business hours. Oral and written comments may be presented to the Planning Commission on, or before, the date of the meeting.
LOCAL APPEAL – A decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council by an aggrieved person by written statement setting forth the grounds for appeal. An appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within ten days following the date of action (15 days for tentative maps) for which the appeal is made and shall be accompanied by an appeal form and filing fee, as specified by the City Council. Appeal forms may be found online at www.malibucity.org/planningforms or in person at City Hall, or by calling (310) 456-2489,
extension 246.
COASTAL COMMISSION APPEAL – For projects appealable to the Coastal Commission, an aggrieved person may appeal the Planning Commission’s approval to the Coastal Commission within 10 working days of the issuance of the City’s Notice of Final Action. Appeal forms may be found online at www.coastal.ca.gov or in person at the Coastal Commission South Central Coast District office located at 89 South California Street in Ventura, or by calling 805-585-1800. Such an appeal must be filed with the Coastal Commission, not the City.
IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU PLANNING COMMISSION
The Malibu Planning Commission will hold public hearing on MONDAY, May 19, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA and via teleconference on the project identified below.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 21-005 - An application for a conditional use permit for an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 42 license to allow the onsite and offsite sale and consumption of beer and wine and to allow a restaurant use (Saki House) at an existing private wellness club (Rafi Lounge)
Appealable to: City Council Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Section 15301
Application Filed: May 21, 2021
Case Planner: Tyler Eaton, Principal Planner (310) 456-2489, extension 273 teaton@malibucity.org
For the project identified above with a categorical exemption for environmental review, pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Director has analyzed this proposed project and found that it is listed among the classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant adverse effect on the environment. Therefore, the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA. The Planning Director has further determined that none of the six exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption apply to this project (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2).
A written staff report will be available at or before the hearing for the project. All persons wishing to address the Commission regarding this matter will be afforded an opportunity in accordance with the Commission’s procedures.
Copies of all related documents can be reviewed by any interested person at City Hall during regular business hours. Oral and written comments may be presented to the Planning Commission on, or before, the date of the meeting.
LOCAL APPEAL – A decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council by an aggrieved person by written statement setting forth the grounds for appeal. An appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within ten days following the date of action (15 days for tentative maps) for which the appeal is made and shall be accompanied by an appeal form and filing fee, as specified by the City Council. Appeal forms may be found online at www.malibucity.org/planningforms or in person at City Hall, or by calling (310) 456-2489, extension 246.
IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Maureen Tamuri, Interim Planning Director Publish Date: April 24, 2025 MALIBU 91
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Waves beach volleyball sweeps opposition, honors seniors on Senior Day
Two Pepperdine graduate transfers enjoying first forays into Division I volleyball on the sand
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Pepperdine’s Marley Johnson had never played NCAA Division I beach volleyball match before playing it this season with the Waves.
Johnson, a graduate student from Florida, played for the student-operated Gator Beach Volleyball Team while an undergraduate student at the University of Florida. She participated in both beach and indoor volleyball during high school but eventually decided to stop playing these sports. However, playing with her college club team reignited her volleyball passion, so she emailed footage of her playing to college squad coaches. Then, the Waves coaches recruited Johnson to their team.
Johnson said it felt weird being a “freshman and senior at the same time” with the
Waves but learned she could compete with anyone on the sand court.
“Just because I played club volleyball doesn’t mean I’m worse than any other of these girls out here,” she said. “If I work hard, I can compete with them, and I can beat them. It is confidence building.”
Pepperdine’s Ella Foti, also a graduate student, also dug her toes into competitive sands this season for the first time. The Wisconsin native played indoor volleyball for Marquette University the previous three years. During her time on the Marquette squad, she collected Big East Conference honors including Freshman of the Week in November 2022 and a spot on the conference’s All-Freshman Team that year. Watching beach volleyball in the Summer Olympics inspired Foti to pursue beach volleyball after her indoor volleyball college career was over. She is excited that the Waves coaches, including head coach Marcio Sicoli, who has coached in the Olympics, allowed her to join the Waves this season.
“They have become my second family, and I am so lucky to have been given this opportunity to be here,” she said. “The first practice was a little rough, getting my sand legs, but I had my teammates encourage and support me along the way. I wouldn’t have been able to do this without them.”
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Johnson and Foti were two of the five players the Waves honored in winning fashion during their senior day celebration at Pepperdine’s beach volleyball courts on April 19. Seniors Kate Clermont, Madie Oriskovich, and McKenna Thomas were also recognized as the Waves swept Hope International and Oregon.
After their victories, the honored Waves were cheered by their friends and family during a ceremony. Their teammates held supportive posters and Clermont, Foti, Johnson, Oriskovich, and Thomas were given flower bouquets. The Waves hugged, took pictures, and talked with their supporters on the sand.
Pepperdine head coach Marcio Sicoli said the five players represent Pepperdine University at the highest level.
“This group of seniors never gave up,” he said. “This is a flexible group. We had great wins, we had losses. They were consistent in supporting the values of the program. The flexibility they have is something they can use in life.”
Foti said she and the Waves other seniors have a variety of experiences they use to help the Waves.
“We are a really solid group that has a lot of wisdom,” she said. “The girls that have been here the four years led the way and
have done a great job doing it.”
The Waves began the day, the second day of the Pepperdine Duals, with a 4-0 victory over Hope International. Thomas and Clermont beat Street and Addie Mathias 21-9, 21-17 in the first slot, while Oriskovich and junior Gabriella Perez downed Carmelina Infante and Naomi Ruiz 21-11. 21-12 on court two. Foti and freshman Emma Eden defeated Phoebe Sebby and Maci Hendry 21-1-. 21-7 on court three. In the fourth slot, Johnson and junior Emi Erickson took down Emma Person and Maleia Petterez 21-11, 21-9.
The Waves then defeated Oregon 5-0. Erickson and Johnson defeated Kamilah Checani and Hanna Bjornson 21-13, 21-1 first on court four, and then Oriskovich and Perez beat Landree Coats and Daley McClellan on the second court 21-19, 2118. Eden and Foti beat Gwen Fife and AJ Slowjkowski 22-20, 21-12 on court three to guarantee the Waves’ victory.
Waves redshirt junior Emma Bubelis and redshirt freshman Deanie Woodruff gave the Waves another point by beating Liz Rossi and Natasha George 21-18, 2118 in the fifth slot. Clermont and Thomas, on court one, lost their first set 15-21 to Ella Tyus and Bella Gamache, but responded by winning the second set 21-16
and final set 15-10.
On the first day of the Pepperdine Duel, the Waves beat Oregon 3-2 and Hope International 5-0.
Sicoli said the Waves showed resilience in being able to win close sets throughout the four games.
“We are learning how to play in tight games,” he said. “We don’t need to win 2110. We just need to defend one ball and win games of 21-19. They are feeling comfortable in those games. I am proud of them.”
The undefeated two-day span gave Pepperdine a 17-13 record going into the two-day West Coast Conference Championships, which begin on Thursday in Santa Monica.
Loyola Marymount has won the WCC crown for three straight seasons.
Foti said the Waves have improved this season as individuals and pairs.
“This is probably one of the teams I have seen the most growth in from beginning to end of a season,” she said. “That has been cool.”
Sicoli said Pepperdine is playing their best volleyball.
“We are ready for whatever comes,” he said. “We can’t control wins and losses, but we can control what we do. This group knows what we need to do.”
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