The grieving families of the four Pepperdine women who were killed on Oct. 17, 2023, in East Malibu have separately filed separate wrongful death lawsuits against the State of California and its Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the California Coastal Commission, the City of Malibu and the County of Los Angeles. Pepperdine seniors Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir, and Deslyn Williams were walking to an event last October
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when they were struck and killed on the northbound shoulder of a section of PCH known as “Deadman’s Curve,” a short stretch of the thoroughfare between Las Flores Canyon and Carbon Canyon Road. A 2016 BMW M5 driven by Malibu resident Fraser Bohm, 22, collided with parked vehicles, which reportedly hit the four Pepperdine women, who died at the scene.
Carlos A. Solloa, a Pepperdine student who was sitting in his lawfully parked car, a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta, at the time of the accident, was seriously injured in the collision. Solloa is named as a plaintiff in the complaint filed by Parish, Shea, Ravipudi LLP, on
Kasey Earnest celebrates 20 years of impact at the Malibu
Malibu is a different place today than it was 20 years ago when Kasey Earnest was hired as program director for the then recently established Malibu Boys & Girls Club (BGCM). Much of that transformation can be attributed to her tireless efforts.
With only 30 children enrolled in its after-school programs, the young Earnest immediately saw untapped potential for greater community impact. With a background working for a nonprofit supporting inner-city youth and
families, she was initially confused about the need in Malibu but, she said, “it was almost immediate upon arrival that there was nowhere else that I should be. There was so much that needed to occur for the youth. The level of need was extreme.” It was apparent those kids enrolled “needed so much. There was endless opportunity to be helpful and supportive and triage the different levels of need for the kids there,” according to Earnest. What followed was two decades of growth and innovation under Earnest’s leadership. Her “superpower,” as she calls it, has been the organization’s ability to swiftly identify needs and take
Kids thrive at 2024 Malibu Tiny Tot Olympic Games
Despite a cloudy and gloomy morning, parents cheered and applauded their children as they completed the 2024 Tiny Tot Olympic Games at Malibu Bluffs Park.
The event began at 10 a.m. on Sunday morning, Sept. 22,
and kids aged 2-6 were able to participate. After registering, each child was given a passport, a headband, and a gold star squeeze toy. Activities that kids could practice or learn the basic skills of included discus throwing, putting, surfing, kicking a soccer ball, a home-run derby, karate, weightlifting, shooting a basketball,
Malibu Mayor Doug Stewart has expressed his disappointment following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s veto of Senate Bill 1509, the “NOT in California Act,” a proposed law aimed at combating excessive speeding on California’s highways, specifically the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). The bill, which sought to impose stricter penalties for repeat speeding offenses, was designed to improve road safety in Malibu and other coastal communities where high speeds have led to numerous fatalities.
In his statement, Stewart highlighted the critical need for legislation to address what he called “a dangerous and ongoing problem” on PCH. The mayor underscored the tragic loss of life Malibu has experienced over the past decade, including
ownership and operation of manufactured housing communities.
hitting a tennis ball, and spiking a volleyball.
“It’s a nice way to bring kids and their parents together to celebrate the joy of sport and teach the kids all of the different sports available to them in the community,” City of Malibu Recreation Assistant Alexandra Elizondo said.
After each activity was completed, participants received
61 deaths attributed to speeding on the highway.
Just last year, the community was devastated by the deaths of four Pepperdine University students, the result of an accident in which speeding was the primary cause.
“I am disappointed by the veto of Senate Bill 1509,” said Stewart. “This bill was designed to address a critical issue impacting the safety of Malibu’s residents and visitors: excessive speeding on the Pacific Coast Highway.”
Stewart acknowledged Newsom’s concerns over the fiscal and administrative impacts of SB 1509, but he reiterated that the bill’s intent was to save lives. He pointed out that despite increased enforcement, including the addition of a dedicated task force from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) earlier this year, penalties for dangerous drivers must be strengthened to further deter reckless behavior on the roads.
“We have already seen a 36 percent reduction in injury collisions thanks to our combined efforts
a star sticker to put in their passport. Once each sport was completed, the kids received a ribbon and got to stand on a podium with the Pepperdine University cheerleaders as their name was announced over a loudspeaker.
Instructors included Aspects Surf Academy, Champ Camp,
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“My name is Ken Kravenas, and I am the Chief Operations Officer of Hometown America. We recently acquired the Point Dume Club,” Kravenas stated in a letter sent to Councilmember Steve Uhring.
Hometown America is a Chicago-based privately owned company whose primary business is the
“Hometown America is a leader in premier manufactured home communities across the United States,” Kravenas said. “We take pride in providing stable, affordable housing to thousands of families and individuals nationwide. For over 20 years, we have owned and operated communities in California, and we currently manage 36 communities with more than 7,500 sites, including Point Dume Club.” Kravenas’ letter continued by stating, “It has come to my attention that you and Councilmember Bruce Silverstein will be meeting with Point Dume Club
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Candidates Forum
Dear Editor,
We so appreciate the Malibu Democratic Club for organizing the Candidates Forum on Wednesday night at the library. It was well attended, and the candidates were asked some thoughtful questions .... until the end.
Our understanding was that this was a nonpartisan event, and it was until the second to the last question. It then became decidedly partisan. Why on earth would they ask any candidate for city office who they were voting for in a national election? As divisive as the last almost eight years of presidential elections have been, I believe that was a highly inappropriate question and, frankly, nobody’s business but the candidates. Next time, please keep it nonpartisan and mean it.
Phil and Jane Bellomy,, Malibu
Failing measures: Homeowners fire safety and insurance availability
Dear Editor,
Property owners need to lead the way in keeping their homes and communities safer from wildfires. They can’t depend on finite firefighting resources and limited insurance options to save them in this era of increased wildfires.
September is the start of brush fire season, and with it comes many potential dangers, including the devastating loss of homes and communities, and displacement of residents. As in the past, public officials stress the importance of practicing fire safety measures, but the effect of fire dangers is now having an impact on our pocketbooks. CalFire, the state firefighting entity, maintains that “Homeowners need to provide the defense so that fire officials can be the offense.” Yet nearly all homeowners continue to do very little, if anything at all, to help their home become more resistant from fire damage.
I began to realize this when I served as president of my homeowners association. Before my term began, our community insurance policy was canceled, and the board discovered that the best insurance policy we could get increased our premiums more than 10 times, to $624,000 from $60,000, which the community members had to pay.
of one’s home (referred to as “Zone Zero”) from ember cast. Annually, the fire department will conduct a brush clearance inspection around your home. It’s important to note, however, that there are currently no local or state requirements to protect your home within Zone Zero.
The California State Insurance Commissioner’s office is now encouraging homeowners to take action in Zone Zero and beyond in their Safer from Wildfires initiative. In addition, it is requiring that insurance companies give discounts to residential policyholders who participate in the program, but even this is not enough for homeowners to take action.
There are free, helpful resources available to homeowners. For example, the Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains (RCDSMM), Los Angeles Emergency Preparedness Foundation (LAEPF), and MySafeLA are grant-funded organizations that provide free home hardening assessments and reports to homeowners. According to these organizations, in 2024, only around 525 homeowners have taken advantage of this service.
CalFire is the administrator for the NFPA Firewise USA Program in California, which is a free, community-led program that educates and empowers homeowners to reduce the risk of fire damage at your household and in the community. This program can also provide insurance savings to homeowners within a recognized community. Yet, there are currently only around 20 NFPA Firewise USA Recognized communities in LA County.
Unless one has personally experienced the trials and tribulations of their homeowners insurance policy being canceled (or on the brink of being canceled), then they may not consider it a priority to take some home-hardening measures into effect. Yet others around the county and state continue to not engage in fire prevention measures at their household or in their community.
The likelihood of wildfires and their widespread effects are going to continue to rise.
The number of resources fighting these fires will likely remain the same.
The availability of insurance is going to continue to decline.
Things will continue to get worse
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ment at a Candidate Forum, a small but vocal minority of people in the audience interrupted the decorum of the event when I began to explain substantive differences between my policy of seeking to protect and preserve the sensitive rural nature of Malibu by honoring the Vision Statement and Mission Statement, and the contrary approach of Paul Grisanti along with his Planning Commissioner/Development Contractor Dennis Smith, who is under investigation by the Fair Political Practices Commission for potential conflicts of interest. Notably, the audience members who engaged in this behavior are the same people who repeatedly call for civility and an end to divisiveness.
Here is a quote of the words I said before I was interrupted mid-sentence:
“Paul says a lot of great things, Paul has a lot of great experience in the city. But where we come apart and what we didn’t talk about tonight at all is the Vision Statement and the Mission Statement, and slow growth versus development. And Paul has consistently supported development in Malibu, contrary to the mission statement . . . [INTERRUPTION]”
To be clear, that is not an attack, and it is not uncivil or divisive. It is simply an effort to explain a substantive difference between the approaches of different candidates — which is the very purpose of a Candidate Forum. What is uncivil and divisive is for
people to refuse to accept that substantive differences are important to understand, and to engage in a mob mentality by shouting down people for expressing substantive views with which they disagree. By exercising a “heckler’s veto,” the audience members who claim to champion civility prevented the majority of the audience from hearing the substantive views I respectfully sought to express, and which they had attended the Candidate Forum to hear.
It also is important and appropriate to discuss and understand who is financing and supporting a candidate’s campaign and who the candidate has appointed or will appoint to the Planning Commission. Are they developers, building contractors, and other special interests, or are they ordinary residents who live in Malibu for its rural serenity and beauty? The sad fact is that billions of dollars have been made by developers and other special interests who have exploited Malibu for personal gain, and billions more remain to be made by activity that threatens Malibu’s fragile rural nature — and those developers and other special interests invest heavily in City Council candidates who support their objectives.
Finally, the disturbance of the Candidate Forum runs counter to the fundamental principles underlying the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. As explained in an article on the subject by Erica Goldberg, a law professor
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“As a scholar in this area, I know that underlying the First Amendment is a belief that free and open discussion is what makes democracy strong. Conversely, repression of speech is not consistent with democratic ideals or practice.
“The theory behind the First Amendment and the exercise of free speech is that speech, unlike physical conduct or force, should be countered with other speech. Speech is not itself violence, and challenging ideas promotes critical thinking and growth.
“Much of the rising intolerance to speech has a common thread: Instead of using speech or protest to counter the speech or expression that critics dislike, people on the right and the left appear to want to prevent ideas they don’t like from entering the conversation.”
Next time someone tells you their view that a particular candidate is uncivil or divisive because they express substantive views with which the person does not agree, consider the fact that people who fail to put principles above personalities need to put down the magnifying glass and pick up a mirror.
A recording of my comments that preceded the disruption can be viewed at:
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The following incidents were reported between:
AUG 8 – Aug 21
8/8 | Vandalism
A property on Trancas Canyon Road was vandalized, and multiple walls were vandalized with graffiti. The damage was estimated to cost $1,100.
8/15 | Burglary
A property on Sea Vista Drive was broken into and ransacked. The shattered glass was estimated to cost $1,200 to repair. There were no security cameras or witnesses available for evidence.
8/16 | Grand Theft
A designer purse worth $5,500 and wallet worth $1,000 was stolen from Nobu Restaurant. Deputies reviewed the footage and saw the suspect standing around where the victim was, grabbed the purse and exited the restaurant. The suspect was described as a white male approximately 50-years-old, and wearing a blue shirt. The video was uploaded for evidence.
8/21 | Vandalism
A vehicle parked on Portshead Road was vandalized and the window was shattered. The window was estimated to cost $800 to repair. The video shows the suspect throwing an unknown object to shatter the window. The security footage was uploaded for evidence.
3.0-magnitude
earthquake strikes near Malibu over the weekend
A preliminary 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Malibu around 2:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. This comes one week after a 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck the same area. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred three miles from Malibu at a depth of nearly six miles. No injuries or structural damage has been reported.
Mountain lion that attacked a 5-year-old boy at Malibu Creek State Park described as famished
A necropsy performed on the mountain lion that attacked a young boy at Malibu Creek State Park over Labor Day weekend revealed it was very young and very hungry. The animal, identified as a female lion, only roughly a year old, was underweight by a few pounds. It weighed just under 53 pounds. The necropsy also revealed the cat had an empty stomach. It pounced on the 5-year-old boy who was playing with other children at a picnic area well attended with other adults. It was the boy’s father who was able to wrestle the young mountain lion off of his son whose head was gripped in the animal’s jaws. The youngster was airlifted to Northridge Medical Center with injuries to his face and eyes. He has since been released. The animal was shot by park rangers who arrived quickly on the scene to find the cat had retreated up a tree.
CHP and LASD continue heightened traffic enforcement to help keep PCH and canyons safe
Over Labor Day weekend, deputies from the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station stopped an exotic sports car that was allegedly going 109 mph on PCH near Malibu Canyon Road. The driver was arrested on suspicion of reckless driving, and the car was towed and impounded for 30 days. The city expressed thanks to the deputies for their hard work keeping PCH and canyons safe in Malibu for residents and visitors, saying the ongoing dangerous behavior threatens the lives and safety of the entire community, and all visitors, commuters, pedestrians and cyclists on PCH, and highlights the need to never give up on the fight for a safer PCH. The increased enforcement by LASD and CHP sends a strong signal that speeding and reckless driving will not be tolerated in Malibu. The city continues to encourage residents and visitors to slow down, pay attention, and enjoy Malibu’s beautiful ocean and mountains safely.
Encampments removed from Zuma Creek area
On Sept. 11, the city partnered with LA County Beaches & Harbors, LA County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST), and the city’s Outreach Team to clear an encampment from the Zuma Creek area, removing all tents, personal belongings, and debris found within the brush area adjacent to the
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Zuma Beach parking entrance. The city’s Outreach Team and HOST conducted extensive outreach in the lead-up to the encampment clearance, and offered interim housing opportunities and resources to all those who previously inhabited the area. Beaches & Harbors properly disposed of all excess belongings left behind and is taking proactive measures to ensure the area remains free of encampments moving forward. The Outreach Team and LASD continue to actively engage people experiencing homelessness around the Zuma Beach and Zuma Creek areas, citing and arresting when needed,and offering housing opportunities and resources to those receptive to services. During Red Flag fire conditions, the city can fast-track the removal of encampments to prevent fires when the City Council declares a local emergency due to high fire risk, which it did in 2021 and 2022. As a result, the number of fires originating from encampments has dropped from 23 in 2021, to four in 2022, to two in 2023.
Malibu Disaster Council meeting Sept. 12
The Malibu Disaster Council met on Sept. 12 at City Hall to review the city’s updated Emergency Operations Plan. The Disaster Council is established by ordinance and includes representatives of public and private organizations having an official emergency responsibility in Malibu. The council is charged with reviewing emergency plans and making a recommendation to the City Council. The 2024 update to the Emergency Operations Plan sought to incorporate the many community resources such as Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Sheriff’s Volunteers on Patrol (VOP), Boys & Girls Club Malibu, Malibu Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce, Arson Watch, American Red Cross, KBUU 99.1 FM, and Disaster Communication Service into the response plan. Representatives from these groups gave presentations on what their organization’s roles are during a disaster and what capabilities they have. To see the Emergency Operations Plan go to www.malibucity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/6838?fileID=67856
Sheriff’s Department enforces ordinance on illegally parked RVs and trailers
On Sept. 12, the LA County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) successfully towed an unattached trailer along PCH at Corral Beach that had amassed numerous citations, after several warnings and outreach service attempts were made by both the LASD and the city’s Parking Enforcement Team. Another RV was towed on Sept. 6. The vehicles were in violation of the city’s oversized vehicle ordinance (10.18.070 MC) and failure to obey overnight parking restrictions (15.20.070). The city’s Parking Enforcement Team and the Sheriff’s Department continue to conduct routine enforcement throughout the city to help ensure public safety, emergency responder access, and beach access for residents and visitors. Illegal parking is a common problem that impacts Malibu’s public safety, coastal access, and quality of life.
Emily Shane Foundation’s fall fundraiser Wings
and Waves of Achievement set for Oct. 20
The Emily Shane Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity founded and based in Malibu, serving middle school children across Los Angeles and Ventura counties, proudly presents Wings and Waves of Achievement: An Autumn Carnival for All on Sunday, Oct. 20, at Alumni Park on the Pepperdine University campus. This spectacular carnival welcomes everyone and will offer a delightful array of attractions for all ages. The event’s “$100 from 100 Campaign” and online silent auction will help support the Foundation’s SEA (Successful Educational Achievement) Program, which empowers underserved middle school students at risk of academic failure by providing individualized academic tutoring and mentorship. Since its inception in the spring of 2012, the Foundation has served over 1,000 students at 13 sites across Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
State Sen. Ben Allen will attend and say a few words. There will be several community organizations presenting tables, including representatives of the Third District (Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath).
In addition, there will be tables representing the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), California Highway Patrol (CHP), Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station, and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to address PCH Safety/Driving Safety and Education, which is a division of the Foundation. Highlights of Wings and Waves of Achievement include a petting zoo, inflatables, carnival games, an art station, face painting, and more for children. People of all ages can enjoy live musical entertainment, featuring noted jazz artist Les Sabler, who will be flying in voluntarily from Nashville to perform. Acclaimed Malibu artist Ann Kranser will present an art installation.
Attendees are invited to participate in a cornhole tournament and a 50/50 raffle. The day’s festivities will culminate in a spectacular butterfly release, adding a magical touch to draw the event to a close.
An online silent auction will accompany the event, starting on
Monday, Oct. 14, and concluding on Monday, Oct. 21, at 12 p.m. PDT. The link will be accessible on the ESF website (emilyshane.org).
Event sponsorship opportunities at every level are available.
For information regarding “Wings and Waves of Achievement,” event sponsorship opportunities, silent auction donations, or presenting a table, please contact info@emilyshane.org.
Malibu’s Adamson House recruiting volunteer docents
The California State Department of Parks and Recreation invites local residents interested in art and Malibu history to train as volunteer docents at Malibu’s Adamson House — the “Taj Mahal of Tile.”
Built on Surfrider Beach in 1930 by Malibu’s pioneering Rindge family, the Adamson House has the world’s largest collection of Malibu Potteries tile. Docent trainees will be treated to private tours of the Adamson House and its lush grounds, and to lectures by local experts in archaeology, art, and Malibu history. After completing the largely self-paced, six-week course, docents are asked to commit to two four-hour shifts per month leading tours of the Adamson House and the adjacent Malibu Lagoon Museum.
The next training session begins on Oct. 15. For more information about the Adamson House docent training program, contact ah.volunteers@parks.ca.gov
Changes coming to City Council meeting format and start times
The Malibu City Council has adopted Ordinance 521, officially changing the time and organization of City Council meetings. Starting Oct. 14, regular council meetings (still on the second and fourth Mondays of each month) will begin at 5:30 p.m. The meeting agenda will be restructured to move the Consent Calendar, presentations, and reports from the city manager, commissions, and committees prior to 6:30 p.m. Public Comment will continue to be scheduled at 6:30 p.m. These changes are meant to improve meeting efficiency, ensur-
ing that administrative and presentation items are addressed promptly, allowing more time for public engagement and deliberation on actionable city business items.
Additional details include: Earlier start time: Meetings will now begin at 5:30 p.m., 60 minutes earlier than before. This adjustment is intended to allow the council to deliberate on actionable city business at a more reasonable hour while also ensuring that administrative or ministerial items are addressed earlier in the evening.
Consent Calendar: The Consent Calendar will be addressed before 6:30 p.m. This change will help both the council and city staff complete these administrative items promptly, avoiding delays caused by other actions. The public still can comment on the entire Consent Calendar, and councilmembers will retain the ability to pull items for further discussion. However, the public will no longer have the ability to pull items off the calendar for discussion, but may request that the council do so.
• Presentations: Presentation items will be heard immediately after the Consent Calendar and prior to 6:30 p.m. This adjustment is designed to accommodate participants who need to present, ensuring their items are addressed early in the meeting.
• Written and Oral Communications: The order of communications during meetings will be reorganized as follows: Commission/Committee/City Manager Updates (before 6:30 p.m.)
• Public Comment concerning matters not on the agenda (at 6:30 p.m.)
City Council Subcommittee Reports/Mayor and Councilmember Reports (resuming after Public Comment) Council meetings will continue to be held in-person at City Hall and virtually over Zoom, with public commenting available in both formats. Videos of all council meetings are available to view on-demand on the YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/ user/CityofMalibu (click “Live Videos”) All City Council agendas and staff reports, along with viewing and commenting instructions, are posted in advance on the website at https://www.malibucity. org/agendacenter.
Luke James Trout Lingo was born on October 4, 2001, to Ben and Sheri Lingo in Thousand Oaks, California. Luke joined big brothers Cole and Zach, growing up in Westlake Village. He was a happy boy passionate about all sports, especially soccer. Luke started in the local AYSO program, advancing to club teams and traveling extensively as a Real So Cal Soccer Club member.
He attended Westlake Village schools, graduating from Oaks Christian High School in 2020. Luke’s athletic success was rewarded in his freshman year of college with a starting position on Chatham University’s soccer team in Pittsburgh, PA. Unfortunately, his college soccer season was greatly impacted by Covid restrictions.
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Luke transferred to the University of Oklahoma, where he expected to graduate with honors later this year with a degree in Communications. He had recently completed a successful, rewarding internship with Chevron at its headquarters in Houston. Luke loved to travel and, in 2023, completed a Study Abroad program in Australia.
Tragically, Luke left this world on September 13, 2024, in Norman, Oklahoma, dying suddenly of natural causes.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James and Avinnah Trout. Luke is survived by his parents, Ben and Sheri Lingo of Malibu, California; brothers Cole (Clara) and Zach (Kaila); paternal grandparents Tom and JoAnne Tobias Lingo; aunts Cindy Elissague (Mike), Patty McCallister (Jim), Lissa Beebe (Willy), Chelsea Titus (Alice), uncle Shaun Titus, and beloved uncle
Jake Lingo (Amy); cousins Eden, Alycia, Faith, Paige, Molly, Lucy, Tessa, Skylar and Duke. Luke is also survived by a special family friend, Nancy Meza, and many great aunts, uncles, and extended family in Bakersfield, California, and beyond.
Words in an obituary cannot capture Luke’s essence: he was an incredible young man, beloved and full of promise. His family is heartbroken by this unimaginable loss. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Luke Lingo Resilience Project to benefit youth soccer participants who demonstrate resilience in the face of adversity. A memorial to honor Luke’s life will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 3 pm, at The Gathering, 6425 Busch Drive, Malibu, CA, 90265. All are welcome. Rest in peace, dear son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. Life will not be the same without you.
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readiness skills and having fun at the Malibu Library on Friday, Sept. 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. For ages 2-5 with their parent or caregiver. At the Malibu Library Meeting Room.
NIGHTS OF THE JACK
thu sep 26
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS
Join The Malibu Library on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. to learn and play the popular role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. Beginners and experts are welcome. For teens ages 13-17. At the Malibu Library Meeting Room.
fri sep 27
SMARTY PANTS STORYTIME
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school
LA’s leading immersive Halloween experience, Nights Of The Jack, is back this year for the seventh year. The annual event welcomes over 100,000 people every year, and greater LA area residents, families, and celebrity fans alike are expected to return to King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas for it. To purchase tickets, visit NightsOfTheJack.com, and the 30-plus day experience kicks off beginning Friday, Sept. 27, through Nov. 2.
sat sep 28
THE RIPPLE EFFECT POETRY WORKSHOP
When things ripple, they emanate from a center and move outwards. Ripples are an unfolding interaction. Poems “ripple out”
from us and join the ripple of existing and yet-to-be-penned poems which creates a dialogue that continuously overlaps. Join the Malibu community for a generative, poetry writing workshop where we will sit in the “ripple” of each other’s energies, read, and discuss poems to stimulate our imaginations, and write original poems from prompts provided in the workshop on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Michael Landon Community Center. This workshop is for everyone, regardless of ability level. Participants should bring a pen and a notepad! Led by Malibu Poet Laureate Nathan Hassall.
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AND HOUSE OF MALIBU
Join us at our boutique in the Malibu Country Mart with House of Malibu on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and get your own personalized kimono coat for this fall! Pair your kimono with a hat from the latest collection from Teressa Foglia. Please RSVP below to secure your spot at this special
event. We can’t wait to see you! Located at 3824 Cross Creek Road in Malibu. For more information visit teressafoglia.com. mon sep 30
FILM SCREENING FOR TEENS AND ADULTS AT MALIBU CITY HALL
At 16 years old, varsity cheerleader Emma Benoit attempted to end her life. “My Ascension” is the story of the day that changed Emma’s life, and everything that’s happened since. On Monday, Sept. 30, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Malibu City Hall. This film is not rated. For ages 13-plus. “My Ascension” is an inspiring look at Emma’s story, and includes firsthand experiences of families, friends, school officials, and suicide prevention experts. The film does not shy away from the difficult realities of the ongoing youth suicide crisis, but shares valuable resources to help keep teens safe. After the film, there will be a panel discussion with mental health professionals. The film also highlights the stories of two remarkable young people who tragically did not survive their attempts, and we learn first-hand from their families, friends, school officials, and suicide prevention experts about the devastating effects of suicide and what can be done to prevent it. The film screening is in partnership with certified mental health professionals from the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu Wellness Center, a question-andanswer session will follow the film screening. An RSVP is not required to attend the event, which is recommended for ages 13 and over.
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oct 1
AUTHOR MEET AND GREET AT MALIBU VILLAGE BOOKS
“Author Meet and Greet” happening at the Malibu Village Books on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Stop by between 3 to 6 p.m., with poet Chenelle Bremont. She’ll be highlighting her book “Love Across the Stars: Poems” with a short reading, and book signing. Welcoming all readers who want to chat with an author, and talk about favorite books or poems.
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oct 14
MALIBU CITY COUNCIL TO BEGIN AT 5:30 P.M. BEGINING OCT. 14
Starting Oct. 14, regular City Council meetings (still on the second and fourth Mondays of each month) will begin at 5:30 p.m. The meeting agenda will be restructured to move the Consent Calendar, presentations, and reports from the City Manager, Commissions, and Committees prior to 6:30 p.m. Public Comment will continue to be scheduled at 6:30 p.m. These changes are meant to improve
meeting efficiency, ensuring that administrative and presentation items are addressed promptly, allowing more time for public engagement and deliberation on actionable city business items.
tue oct 15
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, please join the Malibu Library on Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 5 to 6 p.m. to create Guatemalan barriletes which are traditional kites that are an integral part of the country’s cultural and religious traditions. For adults. Learn about the origins of barriletes and how they are particularly associated with the Day of the Dead celebrations. All materials will be provided. At the Malibu Library Meeting Room.
fri oct 18
CLASSICAL GUITAR CONCERT AT THE MALIBU LIBRARY
The Pepperdine Guitar Department presents a concert featuring musicians studying with world-renowned classical guitar virtuoso Christopher Parkening, on Friday, Oct. 18, from 3 to 4 p.m. For adults. At the Malibu Library Meeting Room.
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EMILY SHANE FOUNDATION
ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
The Emily Shane Foundation has announced its annual fall fundraiser “Wings and Waves of Achievement” on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Alumni Park, Pepperdine University. An online silent auction will accompany the event, starting on Monday, Oct. 14, and concluding on Monday, Oct. 21, at 12 p.m. PDT. Link to come, and it will be on the ESF website (emilyshane. org). Participants can bid on an array of items and experiences with all proceeds helping to benefit the Foundation’s SEA Program. For information regarding “Wings and Waves of Achievement,” event sponsorship opportunities, donations to the silent auction, or presenting a table, please contact: info@emilyshane.org.
sat oct26 & sun OCT 27
TOPANGA ACTORS COMPANY
AT THE MALIBU LIBRARY
Join the Malibu Library on Saturday, Oct. 26, and Sunday Oct. 27, at 2 p.m., for a staged reading of the madcap comedy “Clue.” The popular theater piece is based on the cult film, interpreted with wit and verve by members of Topanga Actors Company, and accompanied by live music. Wadsworth, the butler, welcomes six guests to Boddy Mansion, but where is Mr. Boddy? Join the iconic “Clue” characters as they race to find the
murderer before the body count stacks up. Whodunit anyone?? FREE, open seating, library parking. Choice of performances: Saturday and Sunday. Sponsored by L.A. County Library. For adults and teens. Contact Topanga Actors Company for more info: topangaactorscompany@ theatercompany.org.
ONGOING
FARMERS
MARKET
The Malibu Farmers Market returns to the Library Plaza on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., located at 23555 Civic Center Way, adjacent to the library. For updates, follow up on instagram@ malibufarmersmarket.
WEEDING EVENT AT
POINT DUME
Join fellow preservationists the second Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon at the Point Dume Preserve at Birdview and Cliffside Drive to keep the headlands poison-free. Please bring gardening gloves and be prepared to do some hand weeding with some of your wonderful neighbors. Parking is available at Westward Beach.
MEET THE MAKERS: SIP & SHOP AT THIRD SPACE
Shop our local, handmade, and sustainable products while getting to know our local creatives and the story behind their brands at Third Space every third Sunday of the month. The next one is on Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. in partnership with Malibu Village Books.
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 from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Sept. 3, Oct. 1, and Nov. 5. $5 per class. Pre-registration is recommended. At the Michael Landon Center at Malibu Bluffs Park.
KNITTING
Join the City of Malibu’s Community Services Department and Sheila Rosenthal for a knitting workshop that takes place on Mondays and Fridays at 9:00 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, drop-in program. Instructed by Sheila Rosenthal.
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. $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
Nights Of The Jack is back for the seventh year. The annual event welcomes over 100,000 people every year, and greater LA area residents, families, and celebrity fans alike are expected to return to King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas for it. The 30-plus day experience kicks off beginning Friday, Sept. 27, through Nov. 2. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT
Hundreds in Malibu show up for Coastal Cleanup Day
Down the coast, hundreds participate in annual event to remove trash from local beaches
By EMMANUEL LUISSI Special to The
Along the Malibu coast, hundreds participated in California’s 40th annual Coastal Cleanup Day — a powerful day of community action removing hazardous trash from our beautiful coast — on Saturday, Sept. 21. Heal the Bay led the coastal cleanup across Los Angeles County, facilitating the volunteer cleanup of over 50 coastal, inland, dive, and kayak cleanup sites.
Enlisting the help of local community partners as site captains, Heal the Bay aimed to remove 2 million pounds of trash across the county — with Malibu hosting six cleanup locations at Leo Carrillo State Beach, Nicholas Canyon County Beach, Zuma Beach, Corral Canyon/Dan Blocker County Beaches, Malibu Lagoon State Beach and underwater dive cleanup at Malibu Pier.
Residents and nature conservationists equipped themselves with trash pickup tools, sifters, buckets, and reusable bags scattered across the beaches, helping beautify the community.
Each cleanup location was captained by a local organization or community group that supplied cleaning materials, snacks, and education to guide volunteers through the cleanup.
Nicholas Canyon Beach was captained by the California Wildlife Center — a beach used by the organization to release rehabilitated seals and sea lions.
Heather Henderson, marine biolife manager at California Wildlife Center, said Nicholas Canyon Beach is a beach that is near and dear to their hearts and called it a hidden gem in Malibu.
“It’s easy to look at Malibu’s beaches and think about how beautiful they are but there’s a lot of micro-trash out there and that’s what really hurts our ocean animals,” Henderson said. “We’re out here today to spread out wide and leave our beaches even more beautiful than it already is.”
Cambria Wells, education and outreach
manager for the California Wildlife Center said it was important for their site to attack the issue of microplastics.
“To us, it’s really important, because to get those things off the beach because they’re the size items that our animals could actually ingest — really small things, pieces of styrofoam, plastics, bits of metal,” Wells said. “Here we get a lot of stuff coming in from the ocean so here we can pick it up, sift it out and keep it from returning to the ocean.”
Down the road at the Corral/Dan Blocker County Beaches, the Antelope Valley
divers captained the cleanup. Scott Gerstel, sergeant at arms for the Antelope Valley Desert Divers said it is important to maintain the ecosystem and safety of beaches by volunteering to clean up the beaches that we enjoy.
“Trash messes with the wildlife, disrupts the ecosystems and we need to make sure that things stay the way they’re intended to,” Gerstel said. “It gives us a place to go diving without missing the creatures we want to see or finding unsightly garbage that we have to gather while we’re underwater.”
Beach cleanup was captained by the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, and while some enjoyed games of volleyball and laid out to catch some sun, enthusiastic community members gathered bags and buckets of trash around the highly visited beach.
Robert Ramos, senior education manager at the Heal the Bay Aquarium helped facilitate the cleanup at Zuma and said the cleanup was inspiring to see the variety of different people and age groups participating in the cleaning efforts.
“We’re all connected, whether we realize
it or not, to the ocean. We not only come here to enjoy our beach time, but we are eating from the ocean, getting oxygen from the ocean — if we care about this place, care about the creatures that live here, and care about what it means to us, then being here, being present today means ensuring a future for all of us,” Ramos said.
The participation across Malibu highlights the love and appreciation for Malibu beaches, which have helped propel them as among the best beaches in Heal the Bay’s annual water quality report card year after year.
Interfaith communities collaborate in conversation, breakfast
Public and faith sectors come
By BARBARA BURKE Special to
“It is important to foster the relationship between our community and the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station because, with their protection and care, we can gather and pray in peace and in a safe environment,” Rabbi Marcelo Gindlin of the Malibu Jewish Community Center and Synagogue said after attending the second annual interfaith prayer breakfast on Sept. 17 hosted by Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station Capt. Jennifer Seetoo and Chaplain Phil Reeves at the station.
Religious leaders, community leaders, school officials, and first responders were invited to provide input concerning how members of the law enforcement, academic, and faith communities could plan ahead for disasters as well as efficiently respond to them.
Seetoo gave attendees a presentation regarding the plans her team has for helping to prevent tragedies as well as to quickly respond to emergencies such
as attacks on members of the faith community and places of worship and school shootings, as well as on other natural disasters. In this era of attacks on various faith communities’ gathering places, Seetoo’s plan to proactively address such issues provided some peace of mind.
“They are going to prevent disasters by implementing a plan to prevent dangerous incidents,” Gindlin said, referring to law enforcement authorities.
In addition to Gindlin, Pastor Brian La Spada of the Malibu Calvary Chapel also attended, as did Sophi Soudani, field deputy for Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, according to Deputy Rick Baldi, a member of the Sheriff’s Community Relations Team. Representatives from other cities under the auspices of the Malibu/Lost Hills Station also attended.
All were invited to provide input for community wellness, emergency preparedness, fire safety, along with prayers for area school children who just began a new school year.
“It is only by coming together that we in law enforcement can best help those in the faith community and in other areas of the public sector be best prepared to address impending disasters before they happen and respond to them when they do,” Seetoo said. “Communication between all, is central to problem solving.”
a kids’ run on Saturday, Oct. 26. It’s a 1K for the kids to help keep them active with a sound mind and sound body.”
Participant Michelle Ryan brought her
Aside from the main activities, participants were also able to have a bit of fun in a bounce castle and get shaved ice to cool down.
“I hope they have a ton of fun,” Elizondo said. “I hope that they get to enjoy other sports that they’ve never experienced before and widen their knowledge of all of the different things that they are capable of.” Elizondo said she hopes to see the community at Boo Bash, hosted by the City of Malibu, on Friday, Oct. 25.
said. “It’s an inaugural race this year in Malibu, but we have
Elizondo said she hopes the games help the kids discover a new passion or hobby.
“It’s our Halloween carnival,” Elizondo said. “We’ll have games and the Malibu Library will be doing storytime and arts and crafts. And then we’ll also have a trick-or-treat street. We’re also encouraging a community pumpkin display. So anyone can bring in a decorated or a carved pumpkin and then we will display it on a table.”
Desert
Zuma
Malibu Times
(Right) Religious leaders, community leaders, school officials, and first responders at the interfaith prayer and breakfast at the Malibu/ Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station. (Left) Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station Capt. Jennifer Seetoo speaks Sept. 17 during the interfaith prayer and
Contributed Photos
Children participated in games and activities such as basketball, baseball, discus throwing, and more during the 2024 Tiny Tot Olympics on Sept. 22 at Malibu Bluffs Park. Photos by Benjamin Hanson/TMT
Volunteers, including (bottom left, from left) Samantha Herron, AT&T services rep, and Marisa Remsky, Local 9003 president of the Communications Workers of America, gathered Sept. 21 at local beaches for Coastal Cleanup Day.
Photos by Emmanuel Luissi/TMT.
The Malibu Times
John Rom, the Malibu Marlins Swim Club, Pepperdine athletes, TGA Sports, Train Goat Gainz, and Malibu Moves. Malibu Moves Ambassador Tommy Evans said his favorite part of the games was the race they had set up.
was
out with
makeshift finish line of little American flags
showed the kids how it felt to finish running a marathon.
Moves is here today to be a staple in the community,” Evans
LOCAL NEWS
City Council approves PCH median improvements
Housing Element and Code Amendments also approved
By SAMANTHA BRAVO Of The Malibu Times
During the City Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 23, City Manager Steve McClary and Malibu/Lost Hills Sgt. Chris Soderlund took a moment to acknowledge the recent Safety and Preparedness Fair that took place on Sunday, Sept. 15.
The City of Malibu hosted the sixth annual Safety and Preparedness Fair at the City Hall parking lot. The free event was organized by Malibu’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and featured safety training, an earthquake simulator, a fire extinguisher course, and other safety tips from first responders and volunteer groups. Tents and booths were displayed and provided residents with life-saving tips in the event of disasters.
Soderlund provided an update on traffic and safety and mentioned the successfully towed RV on Sept. 12.
The LA County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) successfully towed an unattached trailer along PCH at
Corral Beach, which had amassed numerous citations.
Soderlund also mentioned arresting a driver for speeding right in front of him.
“When the Corvette exited the property, he decided to floor it and accelerated down PCH about 70-80 miles an hour — right in front of me — so I decided we can’t have that, so I pulled him over, arrested him, and impounded his car for 30 days.”
Soderlund also mentioned a drone program that was recently approved for the Sheriff’s Department. The Malibu Times will follow up on this program. Soderlund also said he had a great time at the Safety and Preparedness Fair.
“It was a great event, there was a lot of kids there, and the In-N-Out was delicious,” he said.
Also, Mayor Doug Stewart expressed his disappointment following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s veto of Senate Bill 1509, the“NOT in California Act,” a proposed law aimed at combating excessive speeding on California’s highways, specifically the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). The bill, which sought to impose stricter penalties for repeat speeding offenses, was designed to improve road safety in Malibu and
action. Just two years after joining BGCM, she was promoted to chief executive officer, and her vision for the club began to take shape.
Afterschool programs grew to include academics, good character and leadership development, health and wellness, and the arts. It’s a BGCM effort to graduate students with increased confidence, positive relationships, healthy minds and bodies, as loved individuals who are ready to launch into the adult world.
What started as a modest program at Malibu High School expanded to include all three public elementary schools. Sites remain at Webster and Malibu Elementary School since the closure of Juan Cabrillo. “It was a consistent request that ‘We need high-quality affordable after-school care. Can you do this?’ If you give us space we can,” Earnest recalled.
Enrollment soared to nearly 900 children prior to the Woolsey Fire in 2018. However, like much of Malibu, the club was deeply affected by the disaster, as hundreds of homes were destroyed and families displaced. The COVID-19 pandemic only compounded these challenges, with enrollment plummeting. Still, the need for BGCM’s services didn’t diminish — in fact, it grew. Earnest and her team stepped up to meet the crisis head-on.
In 2017, BGCM opened a wellness center with counseling and supportive
other coastal communities where high speeds have led to numerous fatalities. To read his statement, read article on A1.
For council updates, Councilmember Bruce Silverstein hopes the city will allow the Malibu Film Society to continue its series to take place at City Hall in Malibu. The MFS ended its series on Tuesday, Sept. 24.
McClary provided an update on upcoming meetings and events and also said the Safety and Preparedness Fair was well attended.
“We had over 300 people with over 100 childen here for the event, they enjoyed a variety of educational opportunities — it was a very good turnout,” he said.
McClary also mentioned the recent earthquakes that occurred in Malibu.
The council moved on to new items and approved the Professional Services Agreement for PCH Median Improvements. Public Works Director Rob DuBoux was at the meeting and answered questions about the project.
The council approved the Planning Clearances Issued for Formula Retail Businesses within Cross Creek Ranch Shopping Center
(Location: 23465 Civic Center Way) pursuant to Settlement Agreement between City of Malibu and Cross Creek Ranch Malibu, LLC.
The council approved Support for Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) General Obligation Bond Measure MM on the Nov. 5 ballot.
After a break, the council addressed Adoption of Housing Element and Code Amendments. This item was included in the Adopted Work Plan for Fiscal Year
2023-24 and is part of normal staff operations.
The Planning Commission held a hearing on the Revised 2021-29 Housing Element and related LCP and MMC amendments on Aug. 19, and recommendedtheir approval with two recommended changes to the Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) zone. The commission recommended the AHO Zone be amended to: 1) require a development agreement for very-low or low-income housing built within the AHO zone; and 2) that very-
services. It still serves as a powerful benefit not just for students and their families, but for the entire community. “It’s a core pillar of who we are and what we do,” described Earnest. “A significant portion of our budget that we have to raise every year; that program touches every child in our public schools.” The center’s wellness teams are integrated into Malibu’s four public schools, where children can be seen by
with CHP and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), but enforcement alone is not enough,” said Stewart. “Stronger penalties for repeat offenders are critical to making our roads safer for everyone.”
In his veto message, Newsom cited concerns about the bill’s limited deterrent effect and its potential to disrupt the Department of Motor Vehicles’ (DMV) ongoing IT modernization efforts. The governor emphasized the need for financial discipline in light of the state’s current budget and called for alternative measures that could address dangerous speeding without creat -
clinicians during the school day. “It’s so important…meeting the kids where they’re at,” Earnest said.
Following the Woolsey Fire, Earnest spearheaded the creation of a social work department focused on Malibu’s aging population, which was hit hard by the disaster. Earnest personally assisted many seniors in the aftermath, helping them fill out aid forms and delivering food and other
ing significant fiscal strain.
essentials. “These Malibu citizens had lost everything,” she said. “They couldn’t meet their basic needs. It was a no-brainer. We had to help.” When asked about her most significant memories from her two decades with BGCM, Earnest, now a wife and mother, said there were too many to count, but, “When I run into alumni and they tell me, ‘The Boys & Girls Club saved my life,’
Newsom’s veto has left the door open for further discussions, and Stewart is hopeful the legislature will find a solution that addresses both the governor’s concerns and the safety needs of Malibu’s residents and visitors.
“I urge the legislature to work quickly to find an alternative that addresses the governor’s concerns while still delivering on the core intent of SB 1509: to protect people from the dangers of excessive speeding,” Stewart said. “The people of Malibu, and the countless Californians who travel along our roads every day, deserve action to ensure their safety.”
The debate over SB 1509 marks a critical juncture in California’s ongoing efforts to improve road safety, particularly on highways like
low or low-income housing built within the AHO zone include a minimum 55-year deed restriction. After the commission action, it was determined that a minimum 55-year deed restriction already exists for an affordable housing development project in the AHO.
To view the 548-page document, visit malibucity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/6874?fileID=68293.
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Oct. 14 at the Council Chambers.
that’s enough. To change someone’s life, to give them opportunities they didn’t think they had — that’s a gift.”
Her impact on Malibu is undeniable. Wade Major, president of Advocates for Malibu Public Schools (AMPS), called Earnest a “local treasure.”
“She represents the kind of local educational involvement we hope to get more of once we’re independent, someone who doesn’t just contribute to the community and to our schools, but who is part of the community, and part of the community of school parents,” Major said. “If anyone asks how our Malibu parents can give back and contribute, I always point to Kasey as the example. Somehow,she manages to be everywhere all the time and still be a mom. If even a fraction of our Malibu parents follow her example, our future school district will be off to a soaring start.”
Malibu Mayor Doug Stewart added, “We are fortunate to have her making Malibu a better place every day.”
Looking to the future, BGCM is set to expand again with a new teen center at MHS, a project backed by Earnest. She believes Malibu’s community will only continue to thrive by taking care of its youth and working in partnership with parents, schools, and city leaders.
Reflecting on the last 20 years, Earnest said, “Having these types of organizations in your community, supported by the community, makes your community a better one. We’re a better community because we’ve extended our arms to support one another.”
the PCH that are notorious for speeding and accidents. Both state and local leaders agree that more must be done to prevent future tragedies, but finding the right balance between enforcement, penalties, and administrative feasibility remains a challenge.
As Malibu continues to grapple with the impacts of speeding on its roads, Stewart and other local officials remain committed to pursuing measures that will protect the community and ensure that PCH becomes a safer route for all who travel it.
Mayor Doug Stewart’s full statement:
“ I am disappointed by the veto of Senate Bill 1509, the ‘NOT in California Act.’ This bill was designed to address a critical issue impacting the safety of Malibu’s residents and visitors: excessive speeding on the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), a road that has seen far too many tragedies over the years.
“While I understand Governor Newsom’s concerns about the administrative and fiscal impacts of the bill, the fact remains that speeding is the leading cause of fatal accidents on our roads. Over the past decade, Malibu has lost 61 lives on PCH due to speeding, and just last year, we suffered the devastating loss of four Pepperdine students in a tragic incident where speeding was the primary factor.
“Malibu is fully committed to road safety and has embraced an ‘all of the above’ approach to protecting lives on the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). This includes long-term infrastructure improvements, public education campaigns, and enhanced law enforcement. In January 2024, we brought the California Highway Patrol (CHP) back to Malibu with a dedicated task force, significantly increasing enforcement in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD). These efforts have already contributed to a 36 percent reduction in injury collisions. However, enforcement alone is not enough — stronger penalties for repeat offenders are critical to further deter dangerous driving behavior and make our roads safer for everyone.
“I urge the Legislature to work quickly to find an alternative that addresses the governor’s concerns while still delivering on the core intent of SB 1509 — to protect people from the dangers of excessive speeding. The people of Malibu, and the countless Californians who travel along our roads every day, deserve action to ensure their safety.” - Mayor Doug Stewart, City of Malibu
by City Council
Malibu Boys & Girls Club CEO Kasey Earnest speaks with the 2024 Chili Cook-Off judges.. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT
residents this weekend to discuss the protection of manufactured homeowners’ rights in Malibu. As a long-term owner and operator of manufactured housing communities, we are committed to ensuring the long-term sustainability of the communities we manage.”
Concerned residents gathered at the Point Dume Community Center for a meeting that was first scheduled as a question-and-answer session with City Council candidates Uhring and Silverstein. That meeting occurred, but attendees also discussed the recent sale of the community. Attendees broke out into applause when Silverstein advocated that the city’s current regulations concerning the obligations of Hometown America toward Point Dume residents be modified so that the elected City Councilmembers have a say when there is a situation upsetting the residents. Silverstein said that for the most part, the current relevant regulations provide for the city staff and a City Council-appointed commission to address such concerns and then, if residents are not happy with what staff and that commission does, they will have to seek relief from the courts.
Silverstein advocates amending the current regulations so that the City Council can provide residents relief before they must appeal to a court.
“The Point Dume Club deal is a recordbreaking manufactured housing asset sale,” proclaimed a Los Angeles Times article on Sept. 18, noting that the $2 billion sales price announced by Marcus & Millichap, which brokered the deal on behalf of the purchaser, constitutes a significant manufactured housing market milestone.
Located on 95.4 oceanfront acres in Malibu, the Point Dume Club land was once part of the original 13,330-acre Rancho Malibu. The sale of the property
last week was completed after the property was placed on the market for the first time since the underlying land was purchased in 1892 by Frederick and May Rindge, founders of Malibu.
Dustin B. Wilmer, first vice president in Marcus & Millichap’s San Diego Del Mar Office, and Douglas Danny, the firm’s
behalf of Vinita E. Weir, mother of Asha Weir, one of the four young women killed, and Desmond E. Williams and Olive Williams, the parents of Desyln Williams, another victim who died. Kramer Trial Lawyers APS, Ellis Riccobono, LLP, and BD&J, PC are the three other law firms representing plaintiffs who are family of the deceased.
The gravamen of all the complaints, which were filed on Sept. 17 in Los Angeles Superior Court, is that all the defendant public entities had long been aware of the dangers posed by the portion of the PCH but failed to repair the deficiencies. As a result of that inaction, “far too many lives have been lost,” the plaintiffs’ attorneys said in a joint statement.
The complaints also detail 217 reported auto collisions near Deadman’s Curve between 2012 and 2023, citing data compiled by the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System as well as the Traffic Accident Surveillance and Analysis System. The filings also aver that Jennifer Seetoo, captain of the Malibu/LostHills Sheriff’s Department, stated in a public meeting that from 2013 to 2023, there were 53 accidents and 92 injuries in the area. The suits also note that data does not include the accident engendering the filing of the suit and also allege that although the defendants were well aware of all of the highway’s dangerous deficiencies, only seven of the 130 safety improvements identified in a 2015 study commissioned had been completed by November 2023, despite the fact that more than $28 million in available funds designated for the implementation of the recommended actions were available, an amount that could have been supplemented from city, county, state, and federal revenue sources. Further, the filings allege, no safeguards were in place for pedestrians even though the defendants have known about the dangers for decades.
A deep dive into the complaints
“It is understood and believed that the Defendants CALIFORNIA STATE DEFENDANTS, CITY OF MALIBU, and COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES and future other potential defendants, inclusive, owned, leased, maintained, operated, controlled, repaired, supervised, designed, managed, and/or occupied the property upon which the collision occurred,” the complaints allege.
The complaints further claim that the design of the highway “was a dangerous condition of public property that was a substantial factor in causing the collision. Specifically, this winding stretch of roadway directs high-speed, high-volume motor vehicle traffic through a residential neighborhood, where pedestrians are forced to walk along unprotected shoulders, without sidewalks or crosswalks, and around parked vehicles and other obstacles, in order to access homes and the publicly accessible beach area.”
Adding more specificity to the allegations, plaintiffs note that the roadway has been improperly and unsafely designed for pedestrian traffic, stating that “On-street parking is provided on both sides of PCH between Big Rock Drive and Cross Creek Road.” The filings continued, adding that there are approximately 50 residential and commercial driveways in the 0.68-mile stretch of highway between Carbon Canyon Road and Rambla Vista, where there is no pedestrian traffic plan and a lack of side-
community,” Kravenas’ letter stated. “I want to assure you that it is our intention to continue operating the community in a first-class manner. We look forward to directly sharing these assurances with the residents. Following our acquisition, we sent the residents an introductory letter, which, among other points, confirms that we will honor current leases and fully comply with Malibu’s Mobilehome Park Rent Control Regulations. In the coming weeks, we plan to hold a resident meetand-greet to address any questions they may have.”
In closing his letter to Uhring, Kravenas stated, “I would welcome the opportunity to address any concerns or questions you may have regarding the residents’ feedback. We value open communication with our residents and would be eager to establish the same with councilmembers as well.”
In a letter dated Sept. 13, Hometown America, LLC, parent of Hometown America, informed residents that Hometown America had purchased the Point Dume Club and that “Hometown America will manage Point Dume Club in the professional manner to which you are accustomed.” Assuring that the property will be impeccably maintained, the firm also noted that it has 25 years of experience in managing manufactured home communities and also stated that it will invest in the common areas and community-owned facilities and private roads on the property.
senior managing director of investments, exclusively listed the property on behalf of the sellers, who are direct descendants of the Rindges. Wilmer and Danny also procured the buyers, according to the firm’s press release.
Elaborating on the details of the transaction, Marcus & Millichap’s press
walks and pedestrian safeguards needed to prevent vehicle-pedestrian collisions.
Elaborating, the complaints note that there is a lack of pedestrian safeguards, “including but not limited to K-rails, delineators, traffic barriers, raised curbs, and other similar roadway barriers.” Narrow shoulders in which vehicles and trash receptacles were permitted to be parked/located add to the hazardous conditions, plaintiffs contend. There is, the complaints point out, a lack of pedestrian bridges to access beaches and improper and unsafe vehicle parking is unaddressed.
The lack of speed limit signs, speed feedback signs, optical speed bars, enhanced striping of the roadway, red light and speed cameras and signage indicating pedestrian traffic — all are listed as seri ous deficiencies in the road design.
A further allegation states, “There was negligence by the agents, independent contractors, and/or em ployees of the government entities named as defen dants,” which also “caused a foreseeable risk on the roadway” where four young lives were cut short.
For decades, those injured and the families of those killed in accidents on PCH and area residents have uttered a constant refrain that “somebody should do something” about Deadman’s Curve and the perilous highway that serves as Malibu’s main thoroughfare. In the face of unspeakable tragedy, in layman’s terms, the plaintiffs’ complaints seek to force the named defendants to do something to stop the senseless fatal collisions.
The 2015 PCH Safety Plan
The complaints note that as a state highway, PCH is controlled, maintained, and operated by Caltrans and it also thoroughly discusses the 2015 PCH Safety Plan prepared by Stantee Consulting for the City of Malibu and the Southern California Associ ation of Governments. That report made many rec ommendations to improve the design, maintenance and control of the highway and was presented to the City of Malibu in 2015. The study is publicly available on the city’s website at www.malibucity. org/751/PCH-Safety-Study-Final-Report
As to the feasibility of implementing the safety changes, the complaints set forth these facts: the study states “The prospect for funding for most of the recommendations is considered very good.” Specifically, the study stated that funding would be available from the following sources: City of Malibu funds from gas taxes, property taxes and sales taxes, and from Proposition C and Measure R. Further, city monies received from fines and forfeitures re lated to traffic enforcement also could be a funding source. As to the county, its transportation improve ment program and its Call for Project program, administered by the Los Angeles Metro, could also have helped fund improvements and alterations, as could the Governor’s Office of Traffic Safety funds and the state’s Active Transportation Program which is administered by the California Transpor tation Commission. Finally, the federal Highway Safety Improvement Program and the federal Con gestion Mitigation and Air Quality programs could have served as funding sources.
The California Coastal Commission’s alleged liability
“The City of Malibu has attempted to restrict parking in areas where parked vehicles present a hazard to pedestrians exiting vehicles,” the com
release stated that the sale of the 297-site manufactured housing asset to Hometown America would not affect the Point Dume Club, which will continue to operate as a mobile-home community.
“We understand that the residents of Point Dume Club may have concerns regarding the recent sale of the
plaints state. “In each instance, the Coastal Commission has prohibited such restrictions under the guise that it limits public access to the coastline.”
All in all, the complaint seeks damages for the wrongful deaths of the four Pepperdine students and for injuries sustained by Carlos Solloa.
“For far too long, Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu has been — and continues to be — unsafe for pedestrians and drivers alike.” A joint statement
“We’ve had three management changes since we’ve lived in Point Dume Club in 1987,” Howard Ferguson, HOA president, said. “The club has done nothing except get better and better and I can assure you that it is going to go in the same direction.”
The Malibu Times will keep readers updated with regard to all developments concerning the sale of Point Dume Club and its aftermath.
issued by the law firms representing the plaintiffs stated, “As a result of the defendants’complacency, far too many lives have been needlessly lost. Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir, and Deslyn Williams should be here today.”
The joint statement added, “These lawsuits will force the defendants to do what they should have done a long time ago so no more lives are needlessly taken. Enough is enough!”
Chicago-based Hometown America has purchase the Point Dume Club mobile-home community. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT
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Eastwood Ranch Rescue and Adoption Center opens to wide acclaim
Eastwood’s
By BARBARA BURKE Special to The Malibu Times
“It’s been a long time comin’,” as the iconic song confidently proclaims, and it’s because of her confident, determined perseverance that Alison Eastwood stood among her excited supporters on Sept. 21, welcoming guests to the formal opening of the Eastwood Ranch Rescue and Adoption Center, a new haven for rescued cats and dogs in Agoura Hills.
Eastwood’s passion project indeed was a long time coming — it began as a dream when she opened her nonprofit organization in 2012 and that dream was partly realized by monies raised at a fundraiser held before the Woolsey Fire up at billionaire Dole magnate David Murdoch’s ranch. The dream was further fueled by the generosity of numerous donors and supporters.
After a long-time-seemingly-never-ending global pandemic and a lot of sweat equity, Eastwood and her team have impressively transformed a once-vacant lot located on Dorothy Drive into a state-of-the-art and grounded-in-a-loving-heart sanctuary where dogs and cats rescued from high-kill shelters and other areas find desperately needed comfort and sustenance until they are fostered or adopted. The facility fits right into the architectural aesthetics of Old Agoura with its Western-style architecture and muted earth tones.
“We broke ground in 2020 — right as the pandemic hit,” Eastwood said. “The dream, of course, is that this venue will outlive me — it’s a place for people and animals to feel at home — a place to volunteer, to adopt a pet, or to foster one.
A few weeks ago, we hosted an adoption
event at the San Bernardino City Shelter and the dogs and cats that were not adopted came here.”
Welcomed with a celebratory ribbon-cutting hosted by the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce, visitors who toured the spacious center admired its well-designed, gorgeous spaces where
volunteers provide loving care for cats and dogs of all sizes, ensuring they are well and happy until their lucky day when they meet a loving foster family or a family to welcome them to their “furever” home.
The venue boasts a wonderful central lawn gathering area covered by shad -
ed canopies and replete with toys and doggie pools, providing a wonderful area where people can get to know potential animal adoptees. Warmly secure and spacious alcoves allow the animals to comfortably rest and heal from their trauma, while a series of air-conditioned
Malibu Safety Commissioner making documentary on human interaction with wildfires
Keegan Gibbs also instrumental in initiating Community Brigade to help fight fires
By JUDY ABEL Special to The Malibu Times
Nearly six years ago, Keegan Gibbs took action at the spur of the moment, as part of the Point Dume Bombers, a loosely knit group of residents who battled the Woolsey Fire on their own. It was a life-altering event that unfortunately claimed his family home but also ignited a new purpose in him — one that has guided his professional and personal journey ever since. The nearly 40-year-old has immersed himself in the study of firefighting, resiliency, prevention, and preparedness, determined to understand more about the nature of fire and its impact on communities. As a filmmaker and storyteller, he saw an opportunity to explain the complex relationship between humanity and wildfire.
“I realized how little I knew about fire and what the ‘wildfire problem’ really is,” said the Malibu Safety Commissioner of five years. Gibbs’ loss became the impetus for a deeper exploration of this topic. “For 20,000 years, humans lived cohesively with fire. They used it for hunting, landscaping, and even as a tool in tribal warfare. It was a mutually beneficial relationship. But over the last 150 years of colonization, humans
have come to fear fire.”
This change in perspective, Gibbs believes, is a core reason why wildfires have become more destructive in modern times.
Gibbs is now in the process of filming a documentary titled “Our Fear of Fire,” which delves into the evolving relationship between humans and fire. His goal is to
present this complex issue in a way that is both “poetic and emotional, allowing the audience to draw their own conclusions about how we’ve ended up in this precarious situation,” he explained. “We need to get back to a way that’s in better balance with the environment. The landscape is going to
Alison Eastwood, with husband Stacy Poitras, cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of the Eastwood Ranch Foundation Animal Welfare & Rescue in Agoura Hills on Sept. 21. Contributed Photo
MALIBU
Rose Royce
SEEN
By Benjamin Marcus, Entertainment Editor Cars and conversation with Buzz Cadenhead
Idon’t currently own an automobile — large or otherwise — but if I did, I would take it to Buzz Cadenhead. Not just because he looks damned good in a one-piece jumpsuit but because he’s a solid dude with two lovely daughters. For more info on Buzz Wax Automotive Hygiene: http://www.buzzwaxmalibu.com/
The other day I saw something big and white and Rolls Royceish rolling through town and I looked up to see which ostentatious rich guy was rolling in that monster tank of a Rolls and it was you! Buzz! Smiling like a Cheshire Cat that ate the canary! Thanks. Felt good.
What manner of Rolls Royce was that?
Cullinan — it’s as close to anti-gravity as you can get without Elon Musk helping. Here’s the good stuff: Wool between your toes. Cold AC on your bum, the steering wheel is meant to be driven while drinking a fine espresso. The ride is quite smooth and powerful. It’s small things like the right size of the steering wheel or the 4 inches of lamb wool in between your toes. Let your toes wiggle in that fur. There’s nothing like it.
Oh man! Look at this! You like apples? Do you know who sang the song “Car Wash”? Rose Royce!! How do you like them apples? Segue! Transition!
Aha!
There might be people in Malibu who actually wash and detail their own cars — or (sniff) use the drive-thru at the Shell Station … Shell … if you’re in a hurry for a car wash, can’t beat that. There’s a risk though. The high PH in the soap will
break down the paint finish.
… and might not be familiar with your service.
There are a lot of people in Malibu who enjoy washing their own cars. It’s relaxing, therapeutical, and a great result at the end of the work. A lot of my customers tell me how they would wash their car with their dad and now they wash their car with their son. Maybe they do it once a month. I do it the other three times.
So people get Buzzed once a week with their cars?
We wash with fresh cold water and high-quality car wash soap, old school. We take our time. We have checklists and we really try not to miss a spot.
We wash, we wax, we detail. But we really try to do the best in customer service. Picking up cars. Getting gas. Checking air tire pressure …
One of our more popular concierge services is going to the DMV. We can handle most any DMV request. Out of state/VIN verifications/title transfers. The sad part is I like going to the DMV.
You like going to the DMV? Sounds like a fetish. SMDMVBD. I go to the Thousand Oaks, or Thousand old folks DMV. You get to see 16-year-olds excited to get a driver’s license and 96-year-olds terrified to lose theirs. The average time in and out is less than 90 minutes.
Other extras?
Window tinting and ceramic coating.
Bullet-proofing? Some high value people are required by their insurance holder to have bullet-proof windows.
No, but checking for mice: “Malibu’s special.”
Yep, mice are a problem around
Italy, Part IV:
here. They can do a lot of damage to an extremely expensive car. What’s the worst you’ve seen?
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG, the firewall had been consumed by half. The mice were so happy. They applied for eviction protection.
What are the details on a detail? I’ve seen what you do to JO’s Audi and it’s fabulous.
Our wash is a full hand wash — inside and out. Our wax includes the wash plus a clay bar which removes surface contaminants — think of those yellow little dots all over your car and carnauba wax protects it from the seagulls of Malibu (who are on our payroll). Our wash is an exterior and interior, tire shine, vacuum, wiping the interior, and blowing out all of the kids’ goldfish from under the seat.
Live goldfish? Cruel!
No, the snack. Although one day, we cleaned a car and a frog jumped out — no joke. I think the young boy had found it camping and put it in his pocket. It was pretty cute.
Thriving?
We typically grow the business by 20 percent year over year.
Going public? IPO?
Why not! It is a fast-growing industry. Buzz Wax fills a need in the car-wash industry: Cool guys with customer services, a personal touch, at a fair price.
You survived COVID and Woolsey and everything else?
During Woolsey, we were able to give a free wash to everyone who wanted and needed one to remove the fire smell and smog from their car. I could not imagine losing everything and then getting into a car that smelled like the fire.
What about COVID?
COVID was great.
Long distance travel
PERSPECTIVE
By Burt Ross, Contributed Column
Idon’t know if it’s just me, but travel is getting a bit more difficult as I get older. I calculated that it literally took me 24 hours to get from my home in Malibu to the villa I rented in Tuscany. First of all, you are supposed to get to the airport at least three days ahead of your scheduled flight
time, which of course is delayed because the pilot’s alarm clock didn’t work.
We connected flights at the Dallas Airport. I had never been there before, but when they say everything is bigger in Texas, they ain’t kidding.
“Holy Cow” as Phil Rizzuto used to say! It seemed
COVID was great? You like the DMV and just said COVID was great. Y’all are crazy, man. Maybe not COVID, but a reason to close and not feel guilt. Yeah baby! When you own your business you care about everything, and you can’t stop that. My only time to stop is when I go surf. It was the first time I was able to close for two weeks and not answer my phone. On week three, we decided to reopen and service everybody who wanted a car wash with exterior only, full mask, gloves PPE. It was awesome. I’ll send you a pic.
What do you charge for a wash and a detail?
Valley prices with Malibu pride: Wash $50/60. Wax $150/200. Detail $300/350.
And you get to drive them all, right?
I do, but it’s stressful if you’re driving someone’s car and a rock chip happens, you’re responsible. If somebody on a bicycle leans too hard on the mirror, you are responsible. If someone wants to steal it, you give it to him, and you’re responsible.
Ever do that scene from Ferris Bueller when the valets take that Ferrari Californian for a test drive?
I was driving a Tesla and I pushed on the gas a little bit too hard. I instantly got a text from the owner telling me that the car was recording all my moves.
No way! Busted! Welcome to the 21st century, bubba.
… since then I’ve never driven a car faster than the speed limit.
Kinda. To quote Ferris Bueller: “What is the choicest car you have driven?”
I like the Ferrari F8 a lot.
What is the fastest car you have driven?
Porsche Turbo S.
What is the most expensive car you have driven?
F8. We are insured up to $3 million. I’m not quite sure how much it cost. I know I just don’t
wanna pay for one.
Is there a vintage or super car you are fiending to drive you haven’t got to drive yet?
A tank. Like from World War II.
Talk to Zuma Jay. He got to drive Shermans for Clint Eastwood on that Iwo Jima picture. That’s awesome.
Say I win the lottery and I buy Buzz his five dream cars. What are they?
1. 2003 Porsche Turbo. White on Tan. Dinner with the wife and kids.
2. 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Spur with surf racks. Beach car
3. 2002 Range Rover P38. Everyday driver
4. Porsche 356 for the cool kids.
5. 1944 Jeep Willys. Go anywhere, anytime.
And my 1977 Ford F100 that I sold and bought back. It’s now in my daughter’s name.
Yes, you have a lovely daughter who wears glasses and loves to dance. How is that lovely daughter who loves to dance?
Life is a blessing. I have two lovely daughters who love to dance. They love art, politics, music, school, Girl Scouts, and soccer. They’re quite amazing. I’m very proud of them, and it’s really great to see them become humans and they’re cool. And my lovely wife Hollis, who is the local designer and amazing mom: She makes these school lunches every-
like a chunk of the time getting to Italy was simply the time it took the plane to taxi to the runway.
The airport in Rome was not exactly small, either. By the time it took me to go through immigration and locate my bags, I really did need a vacation. Then I trekked off to the rent-a-car building, which was somewhat smaller than the Empire State Building. I defy anybody to exit that building going more than 5 miles an hour. By the time I got to the exit, I was ready for an additional vacation.
Once I left the airport having aged at least a couple of years since I left home, the three-hour drive was relatively uneventful. We were on a major highway, which for reasons I could not fathom went down to one lane every 15 minutes or so. I
burn whether we like it or not. We need to burn it on our terms, or it’s going to burn on its own terms. If it burns on its own terms, it’s typically not a great outcome for our communities that aren’t resilient.”
Gibbs was filming, under precarious conditions, in the San Bernardino and Angeles National Forests earlier this month, while covering the out-of-control Bridge and Line Fires, even sleeping in his truck in order to see again first-hand how firefighters are battling and resident are dealing with this latest emergency. He’s been researching fire for nearly six years, deeply engrossed in understanding both the science and human history of it. His work as a filmmaker is also fueled by a desire to show audiences how our communities can better coexist with fire.
In addition to his filmmaking efforts, Gibbs has played a pivotal role in organizing a local initiative called the Community Brigade program. Since the Woolsey Fire, he has worked tirelessly with local agencies to establish this volunteer program, which is designed to train residents to help fight fires in their own communities. It’s a partnership between the Los Angeles Emergency Preparedness Foundation and the Los Angeles County Fire Department, aimed at bridging the gap between the resources available to firefighting agencies and the overwhelming needs of communities during major incidents.
“The Community Brigade is a little like CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), but more focused on fires,” Gibbs explained. “That’s the primary threat here in the Santa Monica Mountains.” The program’s goal is to educate and train community members to be prepared for, and capable of responding to fires. The initial cohort of just over 40 volunteers started training on Sept. 14, with members from seven local Community
Brigades participating. These groups are spread across various neighborhoods in the Santa Monica Mountains, including Malibu West, Point Dume, Corral Canyon, Big Rock, Topanga, Ventura County Line, and Hidden Hills.
Training for the Community Brigade is rigorous, requiring 60 hours of coursework and field exercises, culminating in a “pack test,” which involves a two-mile hike with a weighted backpack to assess physical fitness.
“The Call Firefighter program that Matt Haines and the Corral Canyon guys did essentially blazed the path for the Community Brigade,” Gibbs noted. Volunteers who successfully complete the program are equipped to help fight fires in their own communities. And if they choose, they can be dispatched to support firefighting efforts in other areas when needed.
Interest in the Community Brigade has surged since an article on the program was published in The Malibu Times in April. According to Gibbs, over 200 people have inquired about joining, and more than 100 individuals have already been interviewed at local fire stations. Out of those, around 45 have qualified to begin training. Another group is scheduled to start training this winter, and Gibbs is hopeful that the program will be operationally ready by the first week of October.
Reflecting on the work he’s done and the mission he’s undertaken, Gibbs is clear about his goals.
“My overall mission personally is to get people to accept that their choice to live in a high-risk area — whether that’s Malibu, Idaho, or Northern California — comes with a responsibility,” he said. “What I’m trying to do with the Community Brigade and the film is to show people a path to accepting that risk, so they can make better choices and learn to live cohesively in a landscape of fire.”
To learn more about volunteering to support firefighting efforts in your community visit Communitybrigade.org.
to them at least an hour until they fall asleep. Plus, she makes everything cool at the Malibu Racquet Club.
And by the way, what’s up with your name? Buzzy Kerbox’s real name is Harold and Buzzy Trent’s real name was Goodwin, so I get that. Is Buzz your real name? When I was baby my mom called me Buzzy the Bee. I could not stop running around. If I go to the doctor they call me John Eric Cadenhead Jr. In a different life, it would work as a banker. I tried going by John multiple times or John Eric, but it never stuck. I’m just Buzz.
Cadenhead?
My dad “Bronco” would say that the Cadenhead name comes from the Caddon Valley of which the headwaters were controlled by the family. Caddon Head.
So you’re Buzz and your dad is Bronco. What is your mom’s nickname or dare I ask? Boring, Sarah.
Boring Sarah? You call your mom Boring Sarah? No I meant …
That’s not too nice. Give my regards to your lovely family and if I ever have a car again, I will bring it to you once a week. We can wash your bike, too.
guess the Italians just wanted to keep me on my toes. There were the occasional tolls to be paid around every half hour. I managed to stretch my arms to the fullest and dropped the appropriate amount of euros into the machine. I loved when a recording wished me an “arrivederci” each time I paid the tolls. It almost made all that traveling worth the while.
Now I fully understand that I should be grateful that it only took me a day to go from LA to Tuscany when a similar trip only 100 years ago would have taken many weeks. I know I should always look at the glass half full, but if I did that, I would have nothing to complain about, and I would shrivel up and die.
Buzz Cadenhead is Malibu’s car detailer extraordinaire and owner/operator of Buzz Wax Automotive Hygiene. Photo by Yvette Roman
(Top right) Assistant Fire Chief Drew Smith and Keegan Gibbs are shown at Angeles National Forest in San Bernardino. Gibbs is now in the process of filming a documentary titled “Our Fear of Fire,” which delves into the evolving relationship between humans and fire. Photos Courtesy of Keenan Gibbs
day that look like Martha Stewart. Every night since they were young, she reads
rooms house animals in the event the weather is too hot for them. Buoyed by the center’s safety and enlivened by its places to play and strengthened by nutritious, wholesome food, the animals can trust again and visitors seeking to foster or adopt them find it hard to choose between all of the lovely center’s adorable residents. Eastwood’s wonderful sanctuary blesses animals and humans alike with the possibility of their living and thriving together.
“People can call for appointments to meet a potential adoptee and we are seeking foster families and volunteers as well,” Eastwood explained. “If the animals we host become ill, we take them to the Agoura Vet and ensure they are well cared for.”
“I’ve never seen anybody work so hard to accomplish something for the animals,” said Bobi Leonard, one of Malibu’s many dedicated animal rights advocates. “Alison is a really committed human being — one of the things that most impresses me about her is that she’s doing something that no one else does — she has provided such an incredibly positive environment for the animals.”
Leonard joined other animal advocates at the center’s grand opening event, including Malibu’s Geraldine Gilliland, who these days drives more than a thousand miles through extremely rough terrain as she ventures down to areas in Baja, Mexico, that are besieged by scores of animals desperately in need of adoption, including the Old Mission located in Cataviña and Santa Rosalia, efforts that
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Eastwood also wholeheartedly supports.
“It’s wonderful to welcome Alison to the neighborhood,” Gilliland said, referring not just to their shared living areas near Malibu, but also to the global neighborhood consisting of those dedicated to saving helpless dogs and cats from imminent peril.
Nodding in agreement, attendee Lois Kessler, another animal rights volunteer, said, “I share and network about needy animals on social media, donate, transport animals to shelters and to host families if needed, actively seek out foster families for needy animals and look for adoptive families as well.”
Stated another way, like Gilliland and Eastwood’s rescue and adoption center, Leonard and Kessler do it all.
Leonard, Kessler, and Gilliland, joined by attendee Gail Fisher, all shared horror stories of saving animals abandoned in the desert and saving the lives of animals from high-kill shelters from places including one Apple Valley shelter that astoundingly euthanized more than 3,000 dogs last year.
“I don’t think I’ve ever seen a rescue center that is one-half as nice for the animals as the Eastwood rescue and adoption facility,” Fisher said.
Eastwood and her team welcome all to visit and hope that some readers consider adopting or fostering a cat or dog and/or donating at Eastwood Ranch Rescue and Adoption Center, 28260 Dorothy Drive, Agoura Hills, CA 91301. The center is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays are by appointment only. For more information: EastwoodRanch.org.
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County of Los Angeles Department of the Treasurer and Tax Collector
Notice of Divided Publication
Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code (R&TC) Sections 3702, 3381, and 3382, the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector is publishing in divided distribution, the Notice of Online Public Auction of Tax-Defaulted Property Subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell in and for the County of Los Angeles, State of California, to various newspapers of general circulation published in the County. A portion of the list appears in each of such newspapers.
Notice of Online Public Auction of Tax-Defaulted Property Subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell (Sale No. 2024B)
Whereas, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, directed the County of Los Angeles Treasurer and Tax Collector (TTC), to sell certain tax-defaulted properties at the online public auction.
The TTC does hereby give public notice, that unless said properties are redeemed, prior to the close of business on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, the last business day prior to the first day of the online public auction, the TTC will offer for sale and sell said properties on Saturday, October 19, 2024, beginning at 3:00 p.m.
Pacific Time, through Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time, to the highest bidder, for not less than the minimum bid, at online public auction at https://www. govease.com/los-angeles.
The minimum bid for each parcel is the total amount necessary to redeem, plus costs, as required by R&TC Section 3698.5.
If a property does not sell during the online public auction, the right of redemption will revive and remain until Friday, December 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
The TTC will re-offer any properties that did not sell or were not redeemed prior to Friday, December 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, for sale at online public auction at https://www.govease.com/los-angeles beginning Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time, through Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Prospective bidders should obtain detailed information of this sale from the County of Los Angeles Treasurer and Tax Collector at ttc.lacounty.gov. Bidders are required to pre-register at https://www.govease.com/los-angeles and submit a refundable $5,000 deposit in the form of wire transfer, electronic check, cashier’s check or bank-issued money order at the time of registration. Registration will begin on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time and end on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Pursuant to R&TC Section 3692.3, the TTC sells all property ``as is`` and the County and its employees are not liable for any known or unknown conditions of the properties, including, but not limited to, errors in the records of the Office of the Assessor (Assessor) pertaining to improvement of the property.
If the TTC sells a property, parties of interest, as defined by R&TC Section 4675, have a right to file a claim with the County for any proceeds from the sale, which are in excess of the liens and costs required to be paid from the proceeds. If there are any excess proceeds after the application of the minimum bid, the TTC will send notice to all parties of interest, pursuant to State law.
Please direct requests for information concerning redemption of tax-defaulted property to the Treasurer and Tax Collector, at 225 North Hill Street, Room 130, Los Angeles, California 90012. You may also call (213) 974-2045, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, visit our website at ttc.lacounty.gov or email us at auction@ ttc.lacounty.gov.
The Assessor’s Identification Number (AIN) in this publication refers to the Assessor’s Map Book, the Map Page, and the individual Parcel Number on the Map Page. If a change in the AIN occurred, the publication will show both prior and current AINs. An explanation of the parcel numbering system and the referenced maps are available at the Office of the Assessor located at 500 West Temple Street, Room 225, Los Angeles, California 90012, or at assessor.lacounty.gov.
I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at Los Angeles, California, on August 26, 2024.
ELIZABETH BUENROSTRO GINSBERG
Treasurer and Tax Collector County of Los Angeles State of California
The real property that is subject to this notice is situated in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, and is described as follows: PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE OF SALE OF TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY SUBJECT
$34,964.00 2129 AIN 4472-006-049 EPP,LORIN CO TR LORIN EPP TRUST LOCATION COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES $16,192.00 3244 AIN 2058-006-010 CRONIN,OK CHU LOCATION COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES $3,545.00 3581 AIN 4451-015-045 DERMENJIAN,RAFFI AND ANI LOCATION COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES $7,620.00 3587 AIN 4461-010-032 OLIVARES,MICHAEL A LOCATION COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES $11,224.00 3588 AIN 4465-006-042 PERRY,BRIAN R LOCATION COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES $15,334.00 3589 AIN 4469-046-001
LOCATION COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES $9,567.00 CN110412 524 Sep 19,26, Oct 3, 2024 MALIBU 202
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, October 22, 2024 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.: 2017-006506
Project Location: 2826 Coralglen Drive, within the Santa Monica Mountains Planning Area
Applicant: Nicole Farnoush
CEQA Categorical Exemption: Class 3 and Class 4
Project Description: Minor Coastal Development Permit to authorize the construction of a 5,022-square-foot, 30-foottall single-family residence and a Variance for an access driveway more than 300 feet in length
More information: Tyler Montgomery 320 W. Temple Street, 13th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 974-6411. tmontgomery@planning.lacounty.gov. planning.lacounty. gov.
Case Material: (LINK)
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. Para leer este aviso en español visite <insert link> 若要閱讀中文通知，請訪 (Insert URL)。 9/19, 9/26/24
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Several adoptable dogs, cats and kittens were at the grand opening of the Eastwood Ranch Foundation Animal Welfare & Rescue in Agoura Hills on Sept. 21. Contributed Photo
Notice of intent to ADOPT
The Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission 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 Regional Planning Commission will then consider a vote 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: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 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-RPC. By phone at (669) 444-9171 or (719) 359-4580 (ID: 858 6032 6429).
Project No.: R2014-03698-(3)
Project Location: 24600 Thousand Peaks Road, within the Santa Monica Mountains Planning Area
Applicant: Raymond Tran
CEQA Public Review Period: September 23, 2024 to October 29, 2024
Project Description: Minor Coastal Development Permit to authorize construction of a 10,803-square-foot, 18-foot-tall single-family residence. This is an appeal of the Hearing Officer’s approval of July 23, 2024.
More information: Tyler Montgomery 320 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 974-6411. TMontgomery@planning.lacounty.gov. planning.lacounty.gov. Case Material: https://bit.ly/R2014-03698
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. 9/26/24
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU PLANNING COMMISSION
The Malibu Planning Commission will hold public hearings on MONDAY, October 21, 2024, 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. 22-031 AND VARIANCE NOS. 23-031 AND 23-032 - An application for demolition of the existing onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS), access stairs and surrounding retaining walls, and the construction of a new OWTS, bulkhead and onsite improvements; including variances for geological factor of safety and setback from the mean high tide line
Location: 24942 Malibu Road
APN: 4458-013-030
Zoning: Single-family Medium (SFM)
Applicant: EPD Consultants
Owner: Xie Family Trust
Appealable to: City Council and California Coastal Commission
Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301(a) and 15303(e)
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 22-009 AND SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 24-200 - An application for the construction of a new one-story, 3,963 square foot single-family residence, including an attached 414 square foot garage, new driveway, swimming pool and spa, a roof deck and associated development; including a site plan review for 3,032 cubic yards of remedial grading
Location: 24515 Vantage Point Terrace
APN: 4458-033-005
Zoning: Single-family Medium (SFM)
Applicant: Amit Apel Design Inc.
Owner: 24515 Vantage Point Syndication LLC
Appealable to: City Council and California Coastal Commission
Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303(a) and 15303(e) Application Filed: March 8, 2022
EXTENSION OF COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 13-040, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 13-015, NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 20-001, VARIANCE NOS. 13-042, 13-043, 15-035 AND 15-036, MINOR MODIFICATION NO. 13-011, AND DEMOLITION PERMIT NO. 20-011 - A request to extend the Planning Commission’s approval of an application for the replacement of an existing 300,000-gallon water tank with a new 385,000-gallon
water tank to meet current domestic and fire protection standards and associated development; including a conditional use permit for a water tank on a rural residential parcel; variances for height to exceed the maximum height up to 26 feet, for non-view permeable, eight feet in height fencing within the front yard setback, for the installation of a 7-foot, 8-inch in height back-up generator within the required rear yard setback from the required 15 feet to the proposed 5 feet, 3 inches, and for impermeable coverage to exceed the maximum permitted for up to 9,219 square feet; a minor modification for the water tank to provide a 50 percent reduction of the required front yard setback from the required 20 feet to the proposed 10 feet; and a demolition permit for the full demolition of the existing water tank and other associated development
Location: 5723 Busch Drive
APN: 4469-028-006
Zoning: Rural Residential, Two-Acre (RR-2)
Applicant: Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 29
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).
Extension requests will be presented on consent calendar based on staff’s recommendation but any person wishing to be heard may request at the beginning of the meeting to have the application addressed separately. Please see the recording secretary before start of the meeting to have an item removed from consent calendar.
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 805585-1800. 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.
Maureen Tamuri, Interim Planning Director
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU PLANNING COMMISSION
The Malibu Planning Commission will hold public hearings on MONDAY, October 7, 2024, 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. 20-003 AND
MINOR MODIFICATION NO. 20-001 - An application to construct a new 4,050-square-foot, split-level, 18-foot tall, two-story single-family residence with an attached 390-square-foot garage, a swimming pool, landscaping, hardscape, retaining walls, grading, and installation of a new onsite wastewater treatment system; including a minor modification for up to a 50 percent reduction of the front yard setback
Case Planner: Allison Cook, Contract Planner (805) 415-1991 capstonecityplan@gmail.com
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 21-028 AND CODE VIOLATION NO. 22-023 - An application to repair and replace existing concrete foundations including piles and grade beams on the ocean side of an existing single-family residence as a follow-up to Emergency Coastal Development Permit No. 19-022
Location: 26850 Malibu Cove Colony Drive
APN: 4460-025-017
Zoning: Single-family Medium (SFM)
Applicant: Santos Planning and Permitting
Owner: More Than We Deserve, LP
Appealable to: City Council and California Coastal Commission
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 245.
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 805585-1800. 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.
Maureen Tamuri, Interim Planning Director
Publish Date: September 26, 2024 MALIBU 206
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case No. 24VECP00440
Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
Petition of: KARL KRISTIAN, ISAAC, FLORES III TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
Petitioner: KARL KRISTIAN, ISAAC, FLORES III a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: KARL KRISTIAN, ISAAC, FLORES Proposed Name: KRISTIAN VENTURA
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: 11/04/2024 Time: 8:30AM, Dept.: T, Rom: 600
The address of the court is:
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
6230 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys 91401
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: SEP 18 2024
HON. VIRGINIA KEENY, Judge of the Superior Court DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court PUB: 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17/2024 The Malibu Times MALIBU 207
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:
1. LA SIGHT
11600 WILSHIRE BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): 1. MAJID MOAREFI MD.,INC 11600 WILSHIRE BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025
If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA
This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/2024
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, MAJID MOAREFI MD.,INC, MAJID R. MOAREFI, PRESIDENT
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 9/19/2024.
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).
Publish in The Malibu Times: 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17/2024 MALIBU 208
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 523 Ordinance No. 523 (the “Ordinance”) proposes amendments to the Local Coastal Program Local Implementation Plan sections 2.1, 3.3, 3.4.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.11, 3.14, 6.7, 13.30, and Appendix 1 Table B. The Ordinance also proposes corollary amendments to sections 17.02.060, 17.08, 17.10.020, 17.12.020, 17.12.040, 17.14.020, 17.14.040, 17.24.020, 17.30.020, 17.30.030, 17.34.020, 17.34.030, 17.39.020, 17.40.040, 17.40.120, 17.41.1, 17.42.020, 17.48.030, Chapter 17.63 and Appendix 1 (Zoning Text Amendment 24-002) of the Malibu Municipal Code. These proposed changes modify standards, regulations, procedures and application requirements related to housing projects consistent with the City’s Housing Element (2021-2029 cycle).
A full copy of the Ordinance is available for review in the City Clerk’s office.
Ordinance No. 523 was introduced by the Malibu City Council at its meeting held on September 23, 2024. Second reading and adoption of the Ordinance are scheduled for October 14, 2024.
Kelsey Pettijohn City Clerk
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Redshirt junior Tabitha LaParl was one of 10 Pepperdine Waves women’s soccer players recognized before their senior day victory over Cornell University at Pepperdine’s Tari Frahm Rokus Field on Sept. 22.
LaParl, a midfielder and forward, got a bit more than the flowers she and the other Waves’ fourth-season players received before their 3-0 win.
LaParl booted in her first goal of the season.
“It was super exciting,” she said. “I was hoping for it, obviously, but you never know. I was happy to be out there and play with everyone.”
LaParl’s score came from a corner kick in the 22nd minute of the first half. The ball dropped into goal after Cornell’s goalkeeper bobbled it.
She wasn’t the lone Wave recognized during the Senior Day festivities to score.
In the contest’s opening minute, graduate student Megan Edelman, a defender and forward, kicked the ball from the right side of the field to the left side of the goal to score Pepperdine’s first point of the match.
Redshirt sophomore Kyra Murphy kicked the Waves’ third goal in the contest’s 63rd minute.
Defender and forward Victoria Romero, a graduate student, who played 82 of 90 minutes in the contest, said notching a win
on senior day in front of Waves’ supporters was great.
“Having family and friends come out and having that support is always nice,” she said.
“We played really well as a team.”
Romero, LaParl, and Edelman, along with graduate student Tori Waldeck, redshirt junior Taylor Rath, junior Karina Gonzalez, and seniors Sophia Prudholme, Ashlyn Siriani, Caroline Coleman, and Kelsey Adams were the players honored.
Romero said the group wants not only to help Waves soccer have a successful present, but also future.
“We have talked a lot about our legacy and how we want to plant seeds that we won’t necessarily see grow,” she said. “We’re passing down what we learn and making sure everyone has the field they need to grow — making sure it’s an environment that is welcoming and supportive.”
Pepperdine head coach Tim Ward called the honored group amazing women.
“Every single one of them is extraordinary,” he said. “They are world-class on so
many different levels. I feel privileged and honored to coach them.”
The Waves had 18 scoring attempts compared to Cornell’s eight. The Waves kicked eight shots on goal — four more than the visiting team.
Waves freshman goalkeeper Jillian Medvecky had three saves, while Rath registered one.
The win gave Pepperdine a 6-2-2 record heading into their Oct. 2 home match against Washington State.
The Waves defeated Fresno State 5-0 two days before downing Cornell. Coleman, Murphy, junior defender Erin Zeile, sophomore defender Peyton Leonard, and sophomore forward Julia Quinonez scored in the victory.
The five goals were the most the team registered in a contest this season, but perhaps not their biggest win. That was three games earlier when the Waves, currently ranked 19th in national polls, beat then thirdranked UCLA 1-0. The Sept. 1 victory was the 300th win of Ward’s coaching career.
After claiming his 303rd win, Ward joked that garnering the milestone coaching victory made him feel old but was honored to have garnered each win at Pepperdine.
“This is an amazing place,” he said. “It’s not about me. It is about all the women and men who have poured into this program over the last 32 years from athletic directors, to trainers, to coaches, to strength coaches, to players and alumni who helped build this program up. I’m proud to be a part of it.”
Ward has been a Pepperdine coach for 31 of the program’s 32 seasons. This is his 27th season as the head coach. Recently, Pepperdine honored his 300th win by giving him a ball from the contest autographed by all the Waves’ players.
Ward listed several standout wins that he will always treasure, including the Waves’ victory over a top-ranked Stanford team that featured some of the best players in women’s soccer. He also recalled wins from the early aughts.
“There have been some historic wins along the way,” Ward said.
Malibu Youth Flag Football League kicking off first season
League is open to boys and girls; season begins on Oct. 19 at Malibu High School football field
Flag football is coming to Malibu.
The Malibu Greatness Flag Football League, a member of the National Football League’s official Youth Flag Football Association, will kick off its season on Oct. 19 at the Malibu High School football field.
Jerrel Hamilton, a Malibu Greatness administrator, said Malibu Greatness is a great opportunity to play flag football for Malibu youth. “It can be amazing,” said Hamilton, also a Malibu High Sharks football coach. “Kids will learn about teamwork and create a lot of good memories.”
The league is open to boys and girls ages 8 to 15 with up to 15 players on each team. The cost to register is $300 a child. That fee includes jerseys, flags, shorts, and a mouthguard.
Flag football, a sport different from traditional football in a few ways aside from football helmets and pads being eschewed, is gaining popularity around the nation.
There are already several leagues near Malibu in areas such as Calabasas, Camarillo, Santa Monica, Simi Valley, Ventura County, and Woodland Hills.
Hamilton coached flag football last fall in Santa Monica before embarking on establishing a league in Malibu.
Malibu Greatness’s eight-game fall season will run until Dec. 14. The league will kick off again for another slate of games from January to February and also have games in the spring. All the games will be played at Malibu High.
Hamilton aims for the new non-contact league to hold a skills clinic for potential participants to practice a variety of football skills, including passing and catching a football, speed and agility, and of course, flag football’s version of tackling — pulling an opponent’s flag.
Hamilton said flag footballers he coached Santa Monica had a great time playing the game, and he desires Malibu youths to have a similar experience.
For more information, visit www.malibunflflag.com or email jerrelhamilton007@gmail.com.
LaParl said being part of this historic win for Ward was fun.
“We went into the game with nothing to lose,” she said. “We showed up to play. Getting that outcome and being able to celebrate with him was amazing.”
Romero said Ward didn’t mention that defeating UCLA would give him his 300th victory until the day of the game. She called Ward unique.
“He is very caring,” Romero explained. “He pushes you, which is good. He not only wants to develop you as a player, but as a person.”
The match against Washington State is Pepperdine’s first of nine against West Coast Conference opponents this season. The squad fell one game short of winning the WCC title in 2023.
Romero said that is a motivating factor for their 2024 campaign.
“We have a fire in our belly,” she said. “Ever since spring, we have been working toward getting better.”
Their conference schedule also includes games against Gonzaga, Santa Clara, Pacific, LMU, Portland, Oregon State, San Diego, Saint Mary’s, and San Francisco.
LaParl said the best is yet to come for her and her teammates this season.
“We are always looking to grow,” she said. “We are slowly breaking through and that is one of our themes — reaching that big breakthrough and redemption. We are getting to that level where we are going to explode even more.”
Ward said Pepperdine wants to be successful in the WCC and go deep into the NCAA Tournament.
“We feel like we are well prepared,” he said. “We are staying humble and hungry and getting after it.”
By McKENZIE JACKSON Special to The Malibu Times
Malibu Sharks assistant coach Jerrel Hamilton coaches a Malibu defensive player during the 2023 preseason. Hamilton is starting a youth flag football league in Malibu. Photo by McKenzie Jackson.
