The Malibu Times • August 22, 2024

Malibu City Council Election: Incumbents face challengers

19 months as the mayor, Paul Grisanti states that the city has greatly progressed on many fronts, yet there is still much work to be done.

Malibu employs staggered terms for its City Council, and this November, three of the five City Councilmembers are up for reelection. In alphabetical order of their surnames, they are Paul Grisanti, Bruce Silverstein, and Steve Uhring. Two newcomers, Haylynn Conrad and Dr. C. Channing Frykman, are also vying for council seats.

The Malibu Times sat down with each of them to discuss their qualifications and their City Council leadership goals.

Collaborative, not combative: Paul Grisanti seeks a more cooperative focus on the council and prioritizes fire and PCH safety, crime and the homeless.

Noting that he has served on the City Council for the past four years, including

“Our number one responsibility has always been public safety,” Grisanti said, noting that he joined his neighborhood fire brigade over four years ago and is a member of Arson Watch.

“The number of fire brigades has grown and will be further increased significantly, which should help our community and serve as a force multiplier for our fire department during this, and future fire seasons,” he stated, adding that the city’s “beacon boxes” contain valuable neighborhood specific information for “out of town” fire department personnel who may be dispatched to our community in an emergency.

Given that SMMUSD is the only remaining noncontiguous school district in the state and that such districts are no longer allowed, he expressed measured optimism that the school separation will occur.

“We have a good team of people working toward creating our district, but special legislation will be required to approve a reallocation of tax proceeds per the Tax Assessor,” he said.

“As for the terrible loss of life on PCH, the hiring of California Highway Patrol and the installation of speed cameras should further reduce speeding,” Grisanti said. “No matter what we do, until we make punishment fit the crime, we will continue to see the innocent loss of life, which is why I introduced a resolution calling for the loss of a driver’s license for those guilty of excessive speeding.”

Grisanti discussed his differences with some others on the City Council.

“I don’t believe developers are taking over our city as some would have the voters believe,” he said. “The fact is that in the past four years, only one planning approval has been granted for a commercial development of any size within the city and that was for

conversion of an existing office building to a moderate sized hotel in a commercially zoned district.” The one city approval was for the Sea View Hotel.

It is Grisanti’s hope that by allowing some overnight dwellings, the Coastal Commission will be more willing to support a city reduction in the daily rental of homes.

“Short-term rentals are a far greater threat to the quality of our residential areas than a hotel or motel in a commercial district,” he said. “The big problem is the Coastal Commission doesn’t think Malibu has enough hotels or motels for visitors and the construction of the Sea View Hotel should help.”

Finally, Grisanti stressed that he believes “in being collaborative, not combative,” when working on the council and that “the relentless attacks on city staff by some members of the City Council and their appointees are unprofessional and

Two Broad Beach residents are entrenched in a dispute concerning sand excavation and the presence of heavy construction equipment in the tidal and intertidal zones, which is proscribed by the Coastal Act.

“This is a case about a private property owner using a public beach as their own personal sandbox and the disturbing conversion of a public natural resource (i.e., sand from Broad Beach) for a nearby homeowner’s personal, private use.” So states the introductory sentence in a civil complaint filed in Los Angeles Superior Court by Los Trancos Management Services, LLC against 2XMD Partners, LLC, a California limited liability company owned by Mark Attanasio, bil -

Voters heading to the polls on Nov. 5 will decide whether to approve a Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District bond proposal entitled the Malibu Schools Repair/Improvement Bond.

On July 26, the district’s school board approved placing a $395 million construction bond before Malibu voters. The proposed measure, which must be approved by 55 percent of those registered voters who vote at the election to pass, would raise the property tax in Malibu. The funds would be spent in Malibu at all four public schools, with the major portion allocated to reconstruction of the Malibu High School and Malibu Middle School campuses.

For readers wondering whether such reconstruction hasn’t already commenced, a clarification helps.

More than 10 years ago, Malibu residents approved Measure M, which is funding the first part of construction at the two schools. They also approved incrementally reconstructing the two schools in four phases. The first construction phase is underway now and involves the new main school classrooms.

The proposed bond will fund further construction of a new middle school building, innovation lab, gymnasium and multipurpose room, wellness center and special education suite, pool and aquatics center, and kitchen and dining facilities. The bond’s proceeds will also be allocated to the expansion and updating of the high school’s performing arts center.

A corollary bond of $495 million is up for approval by Santa Monica residents to improve their schools.

At the district board meeting, Stacey Rouse, the only district board member representing Malibu, assured the board that a survey of Malibu voters

ents that vendors began to recognize him and award him the biggest prize they had before caps were loaded into the carnival gun. He would travel from his Malibu home to renowned shooting coach

The Planning Commission began Monday night’s (Aug. 19) meeting with motioning to continue item 4.a, Coastal Development Permit No. 19-014, to the Sept. 3 regular Planning Commission meeting.

Most of the public comments were not related to anything on the agenda but were in relation to the upcoming City Council campaign.

“The campaigns on people —

don’t believe everything you hear,”

Chair John Mazza said. “When you hear things in social media and speakers, check ‘em out, see if they’re true.”

Vice Chair Drew Leonard encouraged the Planning Commission to pledge not to mention the upcoming campaign. Kraig Hill said he would take the pledge, but Mazza said he “will not sign on to that.”

“I’ve been through at least 10 elections, probably 15? I’ve seen how certain people act, with trolls and lies,” Mazza said. “I don’t intend to go out there and be

politico and stir up trouble, but I cannot stand by and have people attack when I know they’re being lied about.”

After the commissioners’ comments, Maureen Tamuri attended the meeting to announce her new position as interim planning director.

Tamuri brings over 40 years of experience and expertise in planning, architecture, and community development.

“I pledge you my professional best,” Tamuri said.

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Malibu can set the example for political discourse this election cycle

Dear Editor,

As Malibu’s mayor, I am dedicated to upholding the values of our community, ensuring that our town remains a safe, prosperous, and vibrant place to live and raise a family.

Recently, I was falsely accused of a cybercrime — a claim so outrageous that it hardly deserves mention. You may have seen the sensational headlines in local blogs: “Malibu Mayor Cited In A Cyber Crime.” Let me be clear: these allegations are not only absurd, but entirely false, defamatory, and deeply hurtful. In fact, the articles spreading these false claims have since been removed from Patch and NewsBreak for numerous and flagrant violations of community guidelines.

Yet, this incident speaks to a larger issue that threatens to undermine the very fabric of our community: the deterioration of political discourse. In an era where divisiveness often overshadows reason, we must resist the temptation to allow baseless attacks, intimidation, and misinformation to dictate the narrative. Instead, we should be leading by example, demonstrating that even when we disagree on policy, we can do so constructively.

Malibu faces real challenges — challenges that require our full attention and collective effort. From the ever-present threat of wildfires to the ongoing need for improved safety along Pacific Coast Highway, our community has significant issues to continue to address. Public safety remains a top priority, as does ensuring that our children receive a quality education in an environment that prepares them for the future.

Of course, we won’t always agree on the best way to tackle the issues and challenges that confront Malibu. Disagreement is a natural part of governance and democracy. But how we choose to engage with

each other when we disagree says everything about who we are as a community. Instead of resorting to false personal attacks or spreading misinformation, let’s focus on what really matters: the well-being of our neighbors and the future of our city.

The upcoming election cycle presents us with a choice. We can either allow divisive rhetoric and baseless accusations to dominate the conversation, or we can set a new standard for political discourse. Let’s choose the latter. Let’s show the rest of the country that Malibu is a place where people can share their passion for important issues while maintaining respect and civility.

Our city’s history is rich with examples of community-driven progress, from our environmental conservation efforts to the way we’ve rallied together in the face of disasters. This election cycle, let’s add to that legacy by setting the example for how political discourse should be conducted. We owe it to ourselves, to our children, and to the future of Malibu.

We are all in this together, and by focusing on the real priorities — fire safety, public safety, education, the preservation of our town’s character, and the well-being of our community — we can ensure that Malibu remains the exceptional place we know and love.

Doug Stewart, Mayor of Malibu

State senator lauds Cornucopia Foundation and the Malibu Farmers Market

Dear Editor, At Monday night’s City Council meeting, Ingrid Yael Jensen took the podium to deliver exciting news for the Malibu community. She announced that both the Cornucopia Foundation and the Malibu Farmers Market have received prestigious recognitions from State Sen. Brad Sherman. These honors acknowledge the outstanding work and unwavering commitment that

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the foundation and the market have shown toward enhancing the community.

Sherman’s recognitions highlight the vital role that the Cornucopia Foundation and the Malibu Farmers Market play in promoting sustainability, supporting local farmers, and fostering a sense of community in Malibu. This acknowledgment is a testament to the enduring impact of their efforts in nurturing both the environment and the people of Malibu.

In addition, the residents have brought the issues surrounding Legacy Park to Debra Bianco’s attention. As the president and co-founder of the Cornucopia Foundation, which sponsors and owns the Malibu Farmers Market, Debra addressed the City Council to express our gratitude for regaining access to the county parking lot. However, the provided space is insufficient on its own to meet the needs of Malibu residents and to rival markets like Pacific Palisades and Brentwood.

Legacy Park alone is not large enough to accommodate our needs, nor is the section of the county parking lot that has been allocated to us. Several residents have proposed a solution that would utilize both areas more effectively. By positioning the tents along the perimeter of Legacy Park, aligning them with the parking spaces and the curb of the park, we would ensure compliance with the park’s deed. In addition, this arrangement would integrate the available county parking lot space, making it feasible to host a market that benefits the community.

Additionally, because the parking spaces along Civic Center Way are owned by the City of Malibu, as verified by Senior Management

Analyst Brandie Ayala who stated, “Civic Center Way is a public roadway. Parking along this roadway is public,” this solution appears viable. Ultimately, the decision rests with the city, but we firmly believe that employing both Legacy Park and the available county parking lot strategically will provide the space needed for a successful market while maintaining the integrity of Legacy Park.

The Cornucopia Foundation Board, Malibu

Thanks to those who make Malibu West Volunteer Fire Brigade go

Dear Editor,

A quick but meaningful shoutout to the members of the Malibu West Volunteer Fire Brigade, who have dedicated many hours of training, to become an efficient force in combating wildfires, and structure protection, in and around our neighborhood.

The commitment and dedication these gentlemen have displayed is outstanding. Many of these volunteers have also joined the Community Brigade, which I highly recommend to all able-bodied residents in Malibu. The level of training will be more intense and extremely valuable.

A serious tip of the cap to Keegan Gibbs, who has made an Olympian effort to procure grant money to fund this great new program. Well done, Keegan. Chief Drew Smith, is a huge link in the chain of events that make all these developments possible, for his acumen and resolve to help create the Community Brigade, and train the many volunteers, is incredible.

The following is a roster of the

Malibu West Volunteer Fire Brigade:

First let me applaud the Fire Brigade captains here in Malibu West: Aron Marderosian, Armanado Petretti, Erik Rondell, Tim Biglow, Mikke Pierson, and Greg Corinth — these six gentlemen are the backbone of the organization. I’m unable to express my deep appreciation for their solid effort. I can only attempt to display their dedication. The Brigade members: John Armstrong, Tim Bice, Merlin Clarke, Mike Downing, Dominic Fote, Milo Gibson, Paul Grisanti, Mark Gruskin, John Hathorn, David Hays, Carey Hayes, Nathan Johnson, Patrick Kolsch, Mark Loquet, Patrick Lynch, RJ Miller, Scott Mulder, David Myers, Emmet Pierson, Jason Riddick, Ryan Rocca, Lance Roth, Josh Spiegel, Tom Trafalski, Karl Tso, Mark Wetton, and Charlie Wilkinson.

I am extremely honored to acknowledge our training officer since 2012, retired Battalion Chief Walt Shirk, who has been instrumental in moving us toward our goals — many thanks Walt. Also, to Capt. Rick Mullen of Station 72, who has been a valuable training resource: Thanks Rick, your knowledge and energy has been invigorating.

To the Malibu West Volunteer Fire Brigade, I couldn’t be more proud to serve with you gentlemen. It is a rare occasion when such a small group can assemble, and work as one, for the benefit of many. My gratitude is beyond measure, and my thanks without limit. Let’s keep going forward, and hope this coming fire season passes without incident.

Gratefully, Dermot Stoker, Malibu West Volunteer Fire Brigade

Driving change: A father’s call to action to make our roads safer

The Pacific Coast Highway winds through Malibu, a stunning ribbon of asphalt with the ocean on one side and cliffs on the other. But PCH, as locals call it, is a road of sorrow as much as beauty. It’s taken too many young lives, leaving behind only haunting memories and the eternal question: why?

I know that pain. Fourteen years ago, I lost someone I loved to PCH’s dangers. Since then, I’ve dedicated myself to making the highway safer. But progress has been agonizingly slow, and the past year has brought home just how frustratingly fragmented our efforts remain. There is movement for the first time in a long time.

Last October, four Pepperdine University students died in a single crash. Niamh, Peyton, Asha, and Deslyn’s lives were cut short, sending shockwaves through our community. Yet even such a tragedy hasn’t fully galvanized us into action. Their faces should be etched in our minds, their names on our lips, as we demand real change. We have no shortage of good intentions. From the state’s “Go Safely PCH” campaign, dreamed up in Sacramento with little input

from Malibu residents, to the city’s “Cruise Malibu” initiative that launched with fanfare but fell silent, everyone wants a safer highway. But we’re working in silos, duplicating efforts, and spreading ourselves too thin.

The state thinks a catchy slogan will fix things without grasping our community’s unique challenges. The city launches initiatives that sputter and stall. Well-meaning locals start grassroots campaigns, but they’re like tiny sparks in a rainstorm, flickering out before igniting real change. It scatters seeds instead of cultivating a robust and focused garden. We’re drowning in good intentions but starving for real coordination and action. We’re wasting time, money, and lives because we can’t get our act together. It’s not about malice. It’s about incompetence. It’s about a system that prioritizes box-checking over results. But I still believe we can be better. If we can get out of our way and work together towards a common goal, we can make PCH the safe, thriving artery it should be. That demands hard decisions. It requires someone to take the reins, knock heads together, build a real plan, and see it through. Because right now, we’re not failing for lack of trying. We’re failing because we’re trying alone.

Imagine if all that energy were channeled into a single, sustained effort. We need one coordinating body, preferably the city, to unite all the campaigns and initiatives. We need a clear, unified message and a long-term action plan. Anything less is just a Band-Aid

on a bullet wound. We need datadriven solutions, not just slogans. We need engineering fixes, enforcement, and education, all working together.

I’ve worked with government agencies and educational institutions over the past year. They’re vital partners, bringing expertise and resources we desperately need. But their bureaucratic pace of change can infuriate those who’ve lost loved ones and understand how precious time is. We can’t let red tape strangle real reform.

Malibu has a unique opportunity to be a model for road safety. With future development plans and abundant resources, we could create a blueprint for keeping PCH safe. But that demands more than well-meaning campaigns; it requires a coordinated, locally led effort. It demands we learn from other cities that have successfully tamed dangerous roads.

I’m issuing a challenge: let’s come together, Malibu. Get involved if you care about safety and are fed up with the lack of progress. Reach out to the city, to grassroots groups, to your neighbors. It’s an election year. Use it to our advantage. Let’s pool our ideas and passion into something that will genuinely make a difference, not as individual silos but as a group. Attend City Council meetings. Join a safety coalition. Donate time or money if you can. Organize your own community event to keep the pressure on. Use social media not just to complain but to build a movement. The power is in our hands.

Because the truth is, we’re out of time. More tragedies are inevitable unless we act. Another death is unacceptable. We owe it to Emily, Niamh, Peyton, Asha, Deslyn, and all the others to get this right. We owe it to ourselves, our children, and everyone who uses that highway.

The Pacific Coast Highway can be a road of life, not just death. But that demands more than good intentions; it demands action, and it demands it now.

Let’s make PCH a highway where our children and friends can travel safely. Let’s prove that we can create change even amidst grief and frustration.

This isn’t just about Malibu, though we have to lead the way.

This is about every community torn apart by preventable tragedies. Let’s show them that we can make our roads safer with unity, determination, and a refusal to accept the status quo.

Let’s make this the moment we

look back on and say, “That’s when things started to change.” Let’s honor those we’ve lost by saving the lives of those still with us. The time for action is now. The time for excuses is over. PCH, Malibu, and every community deserve better. Together, we can make that a reality. Together, we must make that a reality. The power is in our hands. Let’s seize it. Write me at 21milesinmalibu@ gmail.com

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found dead inside car at Corral

Beach

Bystanders and passersby were distressed by a situation on Coral Beach on Aug. 19, with many posting their concerns on social media.

According to Pattie Thomas, an officer assigned to the homicide division of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to a call seeking assistance for an adult unresponsive female in her vehicle. Officers reported that the female had a hose taped to the exhaust pipe with exhaust going into her car.

“The lady was declared deceased at the scene by the Los Angeles Fire Department and a medical exam will be conducted by the county coroner to determine the exact cause of death,” Thomas stated. Next of kin are being informed as of this writing. The Malibu Times will update readers as soon as more information is available.

Actor Michael Madsen arrested in Malibu again

Actor Michael Madsen was arrested at his residence Aug. 17 and booked on spousal battery charges.

“On Aug. 17, at approximately 12:15 a.m., deputies responded to the 31600 block of Broad Beach Road in Malibu regarding a family disturbance,” A press release issued by the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Department after the occurrence stated.

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with Tarantino, first appearing in the director’s debut feature, “Reservoir Dogs.” Subsequently, he has had roles in four other Tarantino films. His recent credits include the indies “Final Wager,” “South of Hope Street” and “Outlaw Johnny Black” and he most recently wrapped a role in “Blood Behind Us,” directed by Brendan Gabriel Murphy (“Fluxx”) and Shauna Hart (“The Fall”).

Malibu’s Community Lands Project Phase 2:

Give your input

The City of Malibu has completed Phase 1 of the Community Lands Project, its extensive community outreach and engagement program regarding the future use of five cityowned community lands. The city is now moving into Phase 2 to narrow down the feedback received and identify the types of uses the community envisions for each specific land.

As part of Phase 1, the city collected feedback through multiple channels between April and June 2024:

A dedicated email address: MalibuCommunityLands@ MalibuCity.org

• A contact form on the dedicated website: MalibuCommunityLands.org

A community survey via FlashVote

• Three community meetings

• Three pop-up events throughout the city

email and the updated website form at malibucommunitylands. org/contact-us, the city is hosting another round of in-person events and plans to conduct another community survey.

Upcoming Pop-Up Events:

• Friday, Aug. 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. — Trancas County Market, 30745 Pacific Coast Highway Friday, Aug. 30, from 6 to 10 p.m. — Malibu Chili CookOff, 23575 Civic Center Way

Upcoming Community Meetings: Thursday, Aug. 22, at 6 p.m. — City Hall, Council Chambers, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road

• Thursday, Sept. 5, at 5:30 p.m. — Trancas Land, 6103 Trancas Canyon Road Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 5:30 p.m. — Chili Cook-Off Land, 23575 Civic Center Way

For more information about the project, including maps and details for each community land, and how to participate in Phase 2, please visit MalibuCommunityLands.org and sign up for email updates at MalibuCity. org/CommunityLandsEnotify Pepperdine welcomes 3,500 students at start of the fall semester

President Jim Gash in a press release. “Every August brings fresh faces, fresh talents, and fresh excitement to a community that is already flourishing together. Great things are ahead, and we can’t wait to see what the year has in store.”

Pepperdine University’s New Student Orientation (NSO) introduces students to the university’s academic environment, Christian mission, and various support resources. Key events such as Becoming a Wave pep rally and Block Party offer opportunities for students to connect with their peers and embrace school spirit.

NSO also emphasizes spiritual growth and community with events like Spiritual Life Chapel and New Student Sunrise.The orientation culminates with the President’s Reception where President Jim Gash and First Lady Joline Gash personally welcome students in a formal yet warm setting which exemplifies the close-knit, supportive community at Pepperdine.

California Office of Traffic Safety and Caltrans announce statewide contest

The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) are teaming up with iHeartMedia to announce a statewide contest for a chance to win up to $500 in cash gift cards and prizes. To enter, participants will share with us how they are a traffic safety champion and make a commitment to safe road behaviors. This contest is only open to individuals who are legal U.S. residents of California. Any participants ages 14 and up can enter the contest. For participants under the age of 18 years old, a parent/guardian must sign the registration form.

“Twelve people are killed on California roads every day. The roads are shared by drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, electric scooters, and other mobility assistance devices such as wheelchairs,” the press release says. “When we’re on the road, every action we take gets us to a safer place. Safe roads depend on all of us. The objective is to encourage others to share how they watch out for one another as we start a movement for safer roads together.”

Pepperdine University kicked off fall semester by welcoming 3,500 undergraduate students to its Malibu campus. Over 900 first-year students settled in and began adjusting to new surroundings, relationships, and routines with classmates and professors ahead of classes, which begin next week.

Students from the class of 2028 hail from the United States and over 40 countries. Pepperdine’s Seaver College offers degree programs in over 43 fields of study, with the most commonly declared undergraduate majors being business administration, psychology, and integrated marketing and communications.

Winner notification: September 2024. Public winner announcement: September 2024. Visit the Go Safely California website for more details and to enter today visit gosafelyca.org/ safer-roads-contest/ The following incidents were reported between: july 24 -

 7/28 | Burglary

A vehicle parked near Paradise Cove was broken into and the rear passenger seat window was shattered. The window was estimated to cost $700 to repair. There were no security cameras available for evidence.

 7/29 | Grand Theft

An iPhone worth $1,200 was stolen from the Las Flores Beach. The victim left their belongings on a beach chair near their property, went for a 15-minute walk, and upon return, their items were stolen. There were no security cameras available for evidence.

 7/30 | Petty Theft

A gallon of milk was stolen from the gas station on Topanga Canyon. The suspect, described as a white male with blond hair, was seen on camera taking the milk from the fridge and walking out of the store without paying. The security footage was uploaded for evidence.

The communique added that the informant alerting authorities stated, “a female adult alleged her husband pushed her and locked her out of their residence.”

The press release states, “Based on the initial investigation, deputies determined that Michael Madsen, 66, was involved in a domestic incident involving his wife. Mr. Madsen was arrested for misdemeanor Spousal Battery, a violation of section 243(e) (1) of the Penal Code.” That law encompasses actions that involve force or violence against a cohabitant.

Madsen was transported and booked at Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station.” Madsen was released on $20,000 bail.

The investigation is ongoing and will be forwarded to the Van Nuys Superior Court for filing, the press release concluded.

The actor is known for his appearances in Quentin Tarantino films. He is a former SAG-AFTRA presidential nominee. A representative of the actor characterized the incident as involving a disagreement between Madsen and his wife, DeAnna Madsen, according to various reports.

In 2022, Madsen was arrested on a trespassing charge at his home and in 2019, he was sentenced to four days in jail and five years of probation in connection with a DUI crash in Malibu.

Madsen often collaborates

“The participation from our community has been tremendous. This process is about creating spaces that will truly serve our community’s needs for generations. Every voice matters as we work together to shape Malibu’s future,” said Mayor Doug Stewart. “The feedback from Phase 1 provides a strong foundation for more targeted discussions in Phase 2. We’re excited to dive deeper into the community’s vision for each specific land, which will help us determine the next steps in October.”

The city received 322 suggestions at three in-person meetings and three pop-up events, 259 recommendations via email and website forms and 201 responses to the community survey. Based on this input, the city has identified the most frequent suggestions received to develop 10 categories of potential uses for further consideration in Phase 2.

Phase 2 will take place be ginning mid-August through September and will focus on determining which of the 10cat egories the community prefers for each of the five lands. In ad dition to gathering feedback via

“All of us at Pepperdine are thrilled that a new academic year is upon us,” said University

Students, alumni, and fans are ready to cheer on Pepperdine’s NCAA Division I teams as fall sports get underway. In just a month, Pepperdine’s Fine Arts Department kicks off a year of stellar productions with “ Lost Girl,” an exploration of the story of Peter Pan’s Wendy.

Contest and submission period: Now through 11:59 p.m. PDT on Aug. 29.

Jane and Rich then moved to Berkeley, CA, in 1958 where, until their first of six children arrived, Jane worked at the International Student Union while Rich earned his MBA from UC Berkeley. After a brief stop in Illinois and their second child, they returned to CA in 1961 to the family-friendly community of Malibu, where they would add four more children.

Jane loved the countless friends she made in the communities of Our Lady of Malibu, the La Costa Beach and Tennis Club, youth sports, bridge, and volunteer gardening at the Adamson House Museum. She also loved doing the Merl Reagl Sunday crossword puzzle. Jane’s other hobbies included her own garden, the Los Angeles Opera, LACMA, piano playing, tennis, and later in life, golf and Sudoku. She liked capping off the weekend with a family dinner serenaded by her favorite musician, Roger Miller, or later in

life, dining at Tramonto or V’s, where she was treated like “The Queen

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‘SIP & SHOP’ AND MEET THE MAKERS AT THIRD SPACE

Community members can come to Third Space Malibu from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, to enjoy complimentary champagne and shop for local, handmade, and sustainable products while getting to know local creatives and learn the story behind their

brands and connections.Visit thirdspacemalibu.org

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JEWELRY-MAKING EXPERIENCE AT THIRD SPACE MALIBU

The community is invited to join Third Space Malibu’s Kidd’s Jewelry Heist “Jewelry-Making Experience” on Sunday, Aug. 25, from 12 to 5 p.m. Those who attend can create their own necklaces, bracelets, keychains, and earrings during an hour-long session with the help of a mentor. Participants can take home two unique pieces of jewelry each. wed aug 28

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CALTRANS IN-PERSON MEETING

All community members are invited to attend workshops to learn about and give input to Caltrans’ PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study in person at Malibu City Hall, Council Chambers, on Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Malibu City Hall. This meeting will not be broadcast or livestreamed. The study aims to identify safety and multimodal travel improvements for all users of PCH in Malibu, including options for pedestrians and bicyclists, as well as enhancing transit opportunities on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in Malibu. For further questions, please contact D7.System. Planning@dot.ca.gov. The next virtual meeting will be on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 1 to 3

p.m. For more information, visit the city’s website at malibucity. org.

DRUMBOXING AT MILESTONE RANCH

Enjoy a morning of connection and inspiration with drumboxing demonstration, inspirational guest speakers, coffee, tea, and snacks on Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Milestone Ranch, 203 Vera Canyon Road. All members of the rehabilitation community, therapists, and healers are welcome. To RSVP, email christina@drumboxing.com.

fri aug30 –mon sep 2

MALIBU CHILI COOK-OFF

The annual Malibu Chili CookOff takes place this Labor Day weekend, from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2. The annual festival returns for its 42nd year and brings food, music, carnival rides, and a thrilling chili and skate competition to the community. Proceeds of the event support the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu. For more information and where to buy tickets visit malibuchilicookoff.org.

mon sep 2

LABOR DAY: CITY HALL CLOSED

Special holiday hours for city parks and facilities will be posted in the News & Announcements section of the website homepage the week prior to the holiday.

wed sep 4

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING

link can be found on the cities website malibucity.org.

Call-in Number: (408) 418-938

Access Code: 2489 232 0266

Password: 78575857

sat sep 14

DEREK SCHIMMING ART

EXHIBIT AT MALIBU CITY GALLERY

The Malibu Art Association will hold an art exhibit by the late artist Derek Schimming from Sept. 16 through Oct. 25. The retrospective art exhibition with the Malibu Art Association gallery opening is on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 12 p.m. at the Malibu City Gallery at City Hall. For more information visit malibuartscommission.org.

FLOW YOGA AND MEDITATION WORKSHOP

Learn ways to help release tension and stress, balance energy in the body, and promote a sense of well-being. Instructed by The Mindry. First workshop is on Sept. 14: Flow Yoga and Meditation from 9 to 10:30 a.m.; followed by Reiki Soundbath on Oct. 16 from 4:30 to 6 p.m., and Manifestation Meditation on November 6 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Register online at parksrecreation.ci.malibu.ca.us/ default.aspx.

tue sep 17

MALIBU LIBRARY SPEAKER SERIES

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 Thursday, Aug. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. in partnership with Malibu Village Books.

TRANCAS SUMMER NIGHTS

Trancas Summer Night Concerts have returned for the summer every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. until Aug. 30.

TOTAL BODY WORKOUT

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The Public Safety Commission meets regularly at 5 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month in the Multipurpose Room at Malibu City Hall.

YOUTH WATER POLO SPLASHBALL PARENT MEETING AND PLAYER EVALUATIONS

Coaches meet and greet, and swim evaluations will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 6 p.m. at the Malibu Community Pool. Meet the coaches. Visit MalibuCity.org/Aquatics for more information. Registration is required prior to attending the parent meeting and player evaluations. Please register online at MalibuCity.org/ Register.

thu sep 12

CALTRANS VIRTUAL WORKSHOP FOR PCH PLAN FEASIBILITY STUDY

All community members are invited to attend virtual workshops to learn about and give input Caltrans’ PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. Registration and meeting

Dr. Safiya Noble is a 2021 MacArthur Fellow, a recipient of the NAACP-Archewell Digital Civil Rights Award, and author of the highly acclaimed “Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism.”

Dr. Noble’s research focuses on how digital media impacts our lives and intersects with issues of race, gender, culture, and technology. In this talk, she will discuss her book and delve into issues ranging from marginalization and misrepresentation in commercial information platforms like Google Search, to the profound power struggles that violate civil, human, and collective rights through AI and machine learning projects. RSVP required. On Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Malibu Library.

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.

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. Preregistration 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.

In Kim’s Bridge Junior Shooting Club facility in La Puente, east of downtown Los Angeles, to hone his sharpshooter skills.

“When I was a kid I loved all sorts of guns — from BB guns, to airsoft, to cap guns,” Gong explained. “You would rarely find me without some sort of toy gun in my hand. I liked shooting pistols, but never took it seriously because it was more of a hobby. It’s an independent sport with luxury of peace, serenity, and solitude for which I really like.”

Now, the 26-year-old is loading pistols to represent the United States in two shooting competitions at the Paralympic Games in Paris.

Gong is prepared to compete in the games, the largest international multisport spectacle for athletes with a range of disabilities.

“I am in good shape right now,” he said. “Not my best shape in my entire performing history, but it is good enough for me to feel as confident as I am to go to Paris.”

Gong has wielded his pistols and excelled on the international stage before. He has handful of medals in his holster. He aims to garner more during the Aug. 28 to Sept. 8 games.

“I’m trying to get to the pinnacle of it, which is gold,” he stated. “People from the whole world are coming, so I won’t be the only one. I’ll do my best.”

Gong, who walks with a cane, is regularly a 10-meter air pistol, 25m sport pistol, and 50m free pistol shooter for the USA Shooting team.

He will compete in the P3 — Mixed 25m Pistol SH1 against 25 competitors from countries such as China, France, Hungary, India, South Korea, and Poland on a shooting range at the Chateauroux Shooting Centre in Paris. Gong will also take aim for the red, white, and blue in the P4 — Mixed 50m Pistol SH1 in a field that includes 28 other shooters.

Both events feature most participants seated and armed with a pistol in one hand and their eyes trained on a target. Thirteen shooting Para sport events will take place in the Paralympics. Fifteen shooting events occurred in the same facility during

this summer’s Olympics.

Gong said talented marksmen hail from China and Ukraine. He is an expert pistol wielder also.

Gong won the gold medal in the Mixed P3 — 25m Pistol SH1 and a bronze medal in the P1 Men’s Air Pistol SH1 at the 2023 Parapan American Games. He was the 2023 World Shooting Para Sport Champion in the Mixed P3 — Pistol SH1.

Gong won gold in the 25m Sport Pistol P3 at the 2022 Peru Grand Prix. He garnered the silver in the Men’s 10m Air Pistol P1 at the same competition.

Gong also won bronze medals in the P3 Mixed 23m Sport Pistol SH1 and P1 — Men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 at the WSPS Lima World Cup in 2021. He won silver in the P4 — Mixed 50m Free Pistol SH1.

her ability to lead complex projects, develop innovative solutions, and collaborate across departments and agencies. Her deep understanding of planning, local government service, and commitment to community development will be invaluable in her new role with the City of Malibu Planning Department.

“It’s a pleasure to put all that skill to work,” she said. “I hope to make the most of my time here.”

Tamuri said she has 960 hours with the city, or until a new successor is appointed.

The planning commission moved on to item 3.A.1. Coastal Development Permit No. 22-003, Variance No. 22-024, Variance No. 23-004, and Site Plan Review No. 22-029; an application to construct a new, two-story single-family residence and associated development. After about an hour of deliberation, the commission approved the application. After a brief intermission, the commission received a report on the

At the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games, Gong finished ninth in the 10 Air Pistol SH1 and tenth in the Mixed 25m Pistol SH1. In his first international competition, the 2019 World Shooting Para Sport Championships, Gong finished eighth in the P3 — Mixed 25m Sport Pistol SH1.

When Gong was named the world champion last year, he was his most fluid version because he didn’t put any pressure on himself.

“If you were to look at the recordings of the final, you can see I was the only one with very little or no pressure,” he recalled. “I enjoyed the limelight while shooting. I will try to recreate having as low expectations as possible in Paris.”

Gong collected historical pieces from World War I

2021-2029 Housing Element and Code Amendments.

This agenda report provides information to consider an amendment to the Malibu General Plan for the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update and related LCP and MMC amendments to implement mandatory programs in the 2021-2029 Housing Element.

The Housing Element Update includes analysis of the community’s housing needs, opportunities and constraints, as well as policies and programs to facilitate the construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of housing for all economic segments of the community. Every city and county in California is required by law to prepare a Housing Element update for the “sixth housing element update cycle”.

The statutory deadline to adopt a certified 2021-2029 (sixth cycle) Housing Element for all jurisdictions in the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) region, including the City of Malibu, was on Oct. 15, 2021.

After an hour debate and another brief recess, the commissioners approved the staff report with recommendations.

The next Planning Commission is on Tuesday, Sept. 2.

to the Cold War era when he was younger. The first real gun he handled was a Chinese copy of the Soviet 7.62 mm Tokarev TT-33 pistol. It belonged to a friend of Gong’s grandfather. He only shot pistols for fun.

Gong suffered Surfer’s myelopathy, a nontraumatic spinal cord injury associated with hyperextension of the back, from a surf outing two months into his freshman year at Malibu High School in 2013.

Gong and his family focused on rehabilitating his spine so he could regain as much movement as possible over the next few years. He was homeschooled but recalls having good friends at Malibu High.

“My classmates made me a huge ‘get well’ card,” he said. “It was really neat.”

The shooting coach Kim convinced Gong to return to shooting in 2017 as a fun way to focus his mind and pass the time between rehab and therapy treatments.

“I would go to his club and shoot standing,” Gong remembered of Kim. “He would spend hours with me. He would have me standing there with support in my front and my back. I didn’t have much concept of what I was getting into because I never kept track of my score.”

Kim was though. He notified Gong that he made the Para national team. Gong then went to his first international competition in Australia. Gong moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, in order to train at Team USA’s facility when he was selected for the 2020 Olympic team.

The one-time Malibuite is one of two pistol Paralympians USA Shooting selected to join Team USA at the Paris Paralympic Games. The other is Marco De La Rosa, a Marine Corp veteran from Chicago. There are also four U.S rifle Paralympians competing: Jazmin Almlie-Ryan, John Wayne Joss III, Kevin Nguyen, and McKenna Geer.

Gong said being a good shooter requires talent. He views himself from the third-person perspective when eying the target and engulfs himself into the surrounding environment.

“I accept the noises from the audience,” he said. “They are there to see a good show. They are not enemies.”

“My attitude is more to perform and have a good time,” he noted. “The majority of time, I look at shooting as a joy.”

Maureen Tamuri was introduced as the interim planning director for the City of Malibu during the Planning Commission meeting on Monday. Photo courtesy City of Malibu

YanXiao Gong pauses during the mixed P3 25-meter pistol SH1 qualifier at the Parapan American Games on November 18, 2023, in Santiago, Chile. Photo courtesy Team USA

LOCAL NEWS

Stoker Family continues its annual barbecue celebration at Zuma Beach

Sgt. Chris Soderlund is acknowledged for his leadership and dedication to the Malibu community

By SAMANTHA BRAVO Of The Malibu Times

As visitors storm to the beach to escape the heat, authorities continue to ensure the beaches are safe for all.

The team that enforces and ensures the safety of all visitors is the Malibu Beach Team.

Provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, its annual enhanced summer enforcement begins on Memorial Day weekend and continues through the weekend after Labor Day. The goal of the Beach Team is to keep the beaches and highways safe for residents and the millions of visitors who come each year to enjoy Malibu’s beaches.

To show their gratitude, one family has continued to show their appreciation to the beach team for their outstanding job by protecting their beaches.

Dermot Stoker said it began in 1995 when the City Council was considering getting rid of the Beach Team due to economic reasons.

“I thought, well if we get rid of the Beach Team, the Pacific Coast Highway turns into 21 miles of triage, so I was just appalled that

they would even consider that as a governing body in the city,” Stoker said.

Since then, the Stoker family has hosted a barbecue at Zuma Beach and honored the team for their hard work.

“I made burgers and hot links and a big pot of baked beans and brought some sodas down and we just had a very small kind of

celebratory barbecue,” he said. “I wanted to kind of celebrate with the Beach Team.”

This year’s celebration was held on Friday, Aug. 16, at Zuma Beach.

“It’s a little decompression for the deputies to sit down and break bread with some of the residents and know that they’re appreciated,” he continued. “That

was my motivation.”

Stoker also praised Sgt. Chris Soderlund of the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station for all his dedication to the Malibu community.

“Chris is amazing. I mean, he’s very dedicated, he’s got his finger on the pulse of everything involving safety, and I sure hope he

gets promoted to lieutenant soon, because he’s really got his head on his shoulders,” Stoker said. “He’s great with people and a great leader. The beach team responds to him and all the deputies that work with him respond to his leadership, and he’s just a great guy with a great family.”

After the barbecue, Soderlund thanked Stoker and his family for their continued support of the Malibu Beach Team.

“Each year, he shows his appreciation for the great work the men and women of the Malibu/ Lost Hills Station do everyday,” Soderlund said. “The barbecue is one of the highlights of summer we look forward to each year! The food was great and the camaraderie even better.”

With fire season approaching, Stoker said the Malibu West Volunteer Fire Brigade has been working hard in training.

What started with 10 volunteers and now has grown to 35, Stoker said the brigade’s members are very dedicated and look out for one another.

“The guys on the Malibu West Volunteer Fire Brigade —they show up, these guys are very dedicated,” Stoker said. “Malibu West is a very unique neighborhood and everybody really looks out for one another here, so that’s why we have such a robust membership.”

Stoker wrote a Letter to the Editor this week to thank the members of the fire brigade for dedicating hours of training to become more efficient in combating fires. To read his letter, go to page A2.

lionaire businessman and owner of the Milwaukee Brewers baseball team. The complaint also names JILK Heavy Construction, Inc., a California corporation that works on a seawall improvement project for Attanasio, as a defendant. The project involves several permits issued by the city, as discussed more fully below.

Broad Beach residents Tara and James Kohlberg are the beneficiaries of the plaintiff Los Trancos Management Services, according to Patrick Breen, their attorney. James is the son of Jerome Kohlberg, who founded the global investment company Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co.

The Malibu Times caught up with Tara Kohlberg, who stated the couple’s action was filed to stop unlawful work on the beach because by moving the sand, the construction company has “disturbed a public natural resource for personal, private use.” The complaint, supported by video clips and photographs, accuses JILK Heavy Construction of operating enormous excavators right in the tidal and intertidal zones, damaging fragile ecosystems and habitats, and leaking oils, thereby exposing local wildlife and beachgoers to hazardous byproducts. Further, the Kohlbergs allege that Attanasio’s project also restricts public access to the entirety of the public beach. The plaintiffs allege a violation of the California Coastal Act and seek immediate cessation of improper excavation — which Attanasio’s attorney, Fred Gaines, states has already occurred. The Kohlbergs also seek nuisance damages.

October 2022, the city issued an emergency coastal permit authorizing the “repair and reinforcement of damaged timber return walls servicing as a seawall that are exposed to wave uprush at high tides.” That permit was subject to 16 conditions of approval.

The complaint notes one of those COAs admonished, “at no time shall any materials or mechanized equipment be located within the tidal zone,” and that “no machinery shall be placed, stored or otherwise located in the intertidal zone at any time, unless necessary for the protection of life and/or property.”

The complaint states that after obtaining those permits, 2XMD unlawfully used portions of the 31438 parcel for a crane platform and staging area, whereupon the city filed code violation No. 24-015 in connection with that unlawful work.

2XMD then obtained another emergency coastal development permit, ECDP 25-006, authorizing the use of the 31438 parcel, “for the placement of a crane platform and staging area above the tidal zone located at the 31438 property to complete seawall repairs of a damaged timber at a beach front property [the 31430 parcel].” That permit had an identical condition of approval precluding any equipment or materials being located within the tidal zone and provided that no machinery shall be placed in the intertidal zone, unless necessary for the protection of life and/or property.  Finally, on March 26, the city issued another permit allowing the use of a temporary crane foundation for offsite work on the 31430 parcel.

The gravamen of the Kohlbergs’ complaint alleges, “At no point in the history of permits for the

are taking sand from public property and depositing it over the seawall — we don’t know for sure, but we assume they are doing so to use the sand as backfill to support the seawall.”

Kohlberg also stated that her attorneys’ onemonth-long efforts to reach officials at the City of Malibu and the California Coastal Commission to seek their assistance in convincing the defendants to cease operating the excavators on the beach have been entirely unsuccessful.

“We went through the appropriate channels and there was no enforcement, so we had to act,” she said.

Attanasio’s attorney assures that the excavation in issue has ceased and notes no sand was needed for the project.

When The Malibu Times reached out to Attanasio and his legal counsel, Fred Gaines of Gaines & Stacey, LLP, they stated that no one from the City of Malibu or the Coastal Commission had contacted them about the Kohlbergs’ concerns, but they were unsure whether such agencies had reached out to JILK Heavy Construction.

Gaines noted that 2XMD doesn’t need sand for the project and did not want any sand from the public beach.

“Mark Attanasio has served on the board of the Trancas HOA for 15 years and he has actively participated in the Broad Beach restoration efforts for years,” Gaines noted.

“It was very important to me that the company I hired to do this work was a well-established company and used union workers,” Attanasio told The Malibu Times, adding that JILK is very re -

is not something we would ever want to do,” Tara Kohlberg said. “However, my husband and I feel a social responsibility to protect this beach and to do what we can to facilitate the healing of the erosion and the ocean.

“It’s a very fragile ecosystem — the ocean is home to all of the marine life. We’ve had a baby seal on our steps after a storm,” she said. “We don’t need excavators polluting the ocean, harming the sea life and destroying the foundation of the beach!” The complaint alleges a violation of the Coastal Act, noting that the term “development” in that law, is defined as including, “discharge or disposal of any dredged material or any gaseous, liquid, solid or thermal waste; grading, removing, dredging, mining or extraction of any materials; change in the density or intensity of use of the land.”

Kohlberg stated, “The joy and magic Broad Beach provides us and the community is endless — it is our responsibility to preserve it to the best of our ability.”

As documented in public records, Kenneth A. Ehrlich is the manager of defendant entity, 2XMD, and Attanasio, a former employee of Crescent Capital Group and current owner of Major League Baseball’s Milwaukee Brewers, is the beneficial owner. Referring to Ehrlich, Kohlberg stated, “I don’t know how the attorney for the Broad Beach Geological Hazard Abatement District, which is trying to restore the beach, can also be the head of the LLC that is contracting for the illegal dredging and using the sand for their own personal use.” The Malibu Times caught up with Ehrlich who stated, “I withdrew my representation of 2XMD

The Malibu Beach Team, which also goes by the moniker “Quad Squad” was honored by the Stoker family with its annual barbecue on Friday, Aug. 16, at Zuma Beach. Contributed photos

unwarranted. Their disrespect towards other governmental bodies, whose support we need, is counterproductive.”

Bruce Silverstein sees benefits to reelecting an incumbent and to having an attorney on the council Stating that the city must continue to stridently work on efforts to improve the safety of PCH, Bruce Silverstein also prioritizes protecting Malibu’s rural environment: “I’ve done a lot to protect our environment while serving on the counsel and doing so is a very important objective of mine.”

Addressing his voting record concerning land use appeals, he stated, “There are false beliefs that I vote to deny land-use appeals and that is simply not the case. I voted with the majority of the council 13 out of 16 times with regard to denials of such appeals, in addition to my votes in instances where there were unanimously denied appeals.”

In Silverstein’s opinion, fiscal responsibility is very important, although he doesn’t hesitate to vote for allocating funds for the needs of residents when appropriate. “We have a healthy fiscal reserve,” he said, commenting that it is better to deal with preparing for how the local government will function in times of disaster.

He notes that as a member of the administrative and finance committee, he has advocated spending funds to benefit the schools, most notably providing seed money for the PTSA’s endowment fund to benefit arts and extracurricular opportunities for public school children.

Silverstein thinks that it is important for a city council to have an attorney member and notes he is the only lawyer to serve in the last decade.

“It’s very rare not to have an attorney on the council, and every council within a 10- to 20-mile radius of Malibu does so,” he said. “An attorney on council is more attuned to what residents want than are a city manager and city attorney.”

There is great merit, Silverstein posits, to reelecting an incumbent. “There is a very big learning curve when one comes on the council and, notably, there hasn’t been an incumbent reelected in Malibu since 2016.”

REAL ESTATE

Finally, with regard to why he is running for reelection, Silverstein states, “I do so out of civic responsibility only — I do not have a local business here that could benefit in any way.”

Steve Uhring emphasizes PCH safety, advocates clarifications in Malibu’s municipal planning code and expediting permits for small projects

The urgency of improving PCH safety and making positive changes in the city’s Planning Department are top priorities for candidate Steve Uhring.

“Having the most qualified people in the planning department is critical,” Uhring stated. “Our municipal code is very complex and subject to varying interpretations and, as Lester Tobias stated recently in a City Council meeting, we need to make revisions to that code.”

In Uhring’s mind, smaller projects — such as installing a new water heater or a generator that is necessary for emergencies — should not involve a protracted process for permits. Rather, such permit applications should be performed over the counter with proper documentation, thereby taking some of the responsibilities of planning staff.

As to concerns relating to climate change, Uhring wants the city to be aware of and prepare for such events.

“Why not ensure that the new high school that is being built will be able to serve as a cooling center for residents?” he queried. “Managed retreat won’t work in Malibu, but we have to come up with an agreement with the state and Coastal Commission to make a smart plan to address the impacts of climate change.

“We also need to deal with our need to have clean, available water,” Uhring said. “When we have huge rains the water drains to the oceans instead of fortifying our aquifers.”

Turning to the issue of the local public fisc, he stated, “The city should allocate segregated funds for disasters.”

Turning to the issue of Malibu residents’ budgets, he noted, “We live in a high fire zone, and it’s imperative we find a way to help residents to acquire wildfire insurance.”

Uhring emphasized that his “third holy grail is to keep up the fight for school separation. We have to find a way to accomplish it soon.”

Short-term rentals remains a huge focus for the city and its residents, Uhring noted, pointing out that Seal Beach, which has a population of well more than $20,000, can cap its short term rentals at only 47 units, whereas Malibu has approximately 300. “We must find a way to restrict the number of STR’s,” he said.

Malibu is working on its housing element plan and, in Uhring’s mind, the city’s approach to alternative dwelling units is interrelated to Malibu’s housing element.

“We who live here and serve on the council are custodians for both the present and the future,” Uhring stated. “We need people on the council who will enforce our building codes.”

The newcomers to Malibu politics, Conrad and Frykman, focus on PCH safety and school separation.

Haylynn Conrad’s superpower is seeing the big picture affecting critical issues for Malibu

“I’m most passionate about fire safety in Malibu because we are so vulnerable here, and the town can go up in smoke before our eyes and if that happened, we would no longer have a city to fight for,” said Haylynn Conrad, one of the two non-incumbent candidates. “We need to take care of our Woolsey Fire victims — it’s shameful not to do so! Malibu is just waiting for another fire, and without creative problem solving, we are bound to repeat history.”

Conrad notes that after Western Malibu experienced one of the highest incidents of homes destroyed by fire, many of which were approximately 2,200 square feet, many of the rebuilt homes are between 6,000 and 7,000 square feet, some of which are second and third homes that, Conrad states, doesn’t make for an engaged community.

“By allowing the building of such large homes, we’ve changed the nature of our community, which is partially contributing to our declining enrollment in schools because many of those larger homes are not homes with families,” she stated. “With real estate valued at approximately $24 billion in Malibu, I would like to see more members in the community participating in helping to solve the city’s problems.”

One of Conrad’s greatest concerns relates to the unsafe conditions on PCH and she proposes to design the thoroughfare as a

local boulevard, not a major highway.

“The White Tires project, while good, is not enough to address our safety and congestion issues on PCH comprehensively — what we do on Big Rock affects Trancas and we need to make smart decisions — I advocate implementing better mass transportation alternatives, perhaps a shuttle, that would help alleviate congestion,” she said. “My vision of Malibu is that it should be a safe and welcoming city now, for residents and our visitors, and that ultimately, it would be a wonderful community for our kids and grandkids.”

Conrad also advocates expediting permit processing in Malibu, noting that she built a home here and waited for years to acquire permits. “Why did we have to wait for three years to get a generator permit in a fire zone?” she asked incredulously.

Greatly involved in the community, Conrad states she has a passion for supporting schools and participated greatly in Advocates for Malibu Public Schools (AMPS). “I also volunteer for Mending Kits and the Painted Turtle,” she said.

Conrad and her husband, molecular biologist and geneticist Andrew Conrad, a longtime Malibu resident, met in New York. She grew up in Coney Island and once modeled for runways and print work and worked for many notable fashion companies. A businessperson, Conrad once started a restaurant on the lower east side for the community to gather in the city and she and Andrew started Sycamore School in Malibu.

There is great value in electing a newcomer to the City Council, Conrad posited: “We need to see all of the issues I’ve discussed as quite interrelated and my superpower is to make sure I and others don’t get bogged down and fall into rabbit holes — currently, we need to make change happen on many levels and empower our community.”

Dr. C. Channing Frykman: “PCH safety STAT; MUSD STAT; resuscitating Malibu’s heartbeat and way of life STAT!”

“As a parent, pediatrician, PCH victim, passionate advocate, and servant leader, I am seeking to protect and serve Malibu,” Dr. C. Channing Frykman said. “PCH safety improvements are of critical concern — our family has experienced two lifethreatening crashes on PCH!”

Frykman referred to a car speeding through the intersection at PCH and Trancas hitting her in the crosswalk. “It has been a long, hard road to recovery involving intensive in-patient and outpatient rehabilitation,” she said. “I was the first to speak at the Malibu City Council meeting about PCH tragedies.”

Just after Frykman fully recovered, her husband Phil was hit by a vehicle on an early morning ride in Encinal Canyon. “He has recovered well, but our family is in shock that we both had near-death accidents,” she said. “These recurrent, preventable crashes are far too common in our neighborhoods and city.”

Such PCH tragedies are, in Frykman’s view, “100 percent preventable and I am qualified to help with those efforts as I have been integrally involved in medical, institutional, community, and advocacy roles for more than 20 years.”

She has served as a volunteer physician and board leader at a federally qualified health center in the heart of Los Angeles and been actively involved in Mending Kids, an organization that provides lifesaving surgeries for children worldwide. She serves as a volunteer pediatrician at The Painted Turtle Summer Camps and fall/spring family weekend that enable children such as her own who have serious and life-threatening medical conditions and their siblings and families to enjoy camp experiences.

“My highest priorities for the Malibu City Council will include working with multiple agencies in catalyzing PCH safety to bring the death toll to zero, creating Malibu’s unified school district, and resuscitation of the heartbeat and life line of Malibu by creating an engaged community,” she said.

Frykman and Phil, who’s also a pediatrician, have three children. They adopted twin sons, Ryan, 23, and the late Everett, who unfortunately passed away at 14. They also have a daughter, Kristin, who is 15.

“From the moment we arrived in Malibu 10 years ago, our family has been welcomed and nourished by the unsurpassable kindness, hospitality, generosity and support of this beloved community,” Frykman said. She states that she feels called to use her voice and advocate to keep Malibu that way ... and, to make it safer.

demonstrated residents support the bond measure. Bond advocates emphasized at the meeting that the proposed bond, including a community swimming pool and performing arts center, was approved by a committee of Malibu residents, not by the district.

Importantly, all bond funds must remain under local control to support Malibu schools only and public disclosure of all spending will be required. In the event there is a separation of Malibu schools from SMMUSD, all funds would be allocated only to Malibu schools.

The proposed measure states, in compliance with California Constitution Article XIIIA Section 1 (b)(3), that “The entire bond proceeds will be expended for the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or replacement of school facilities, including the furnishing and equipping of school facilities, and the acquisition or lease of school facilities, and not for any other purpose, including teach -

er and administrator salaries and other school operating expenses.” The bond provides for allocating some funds to install security and access control systems including surveillance systems, fire alarms, sprinkler and alarm systems, key/lock, communication and public address systems, as well as for upgrading pedestrian drop off/pick up areas, including providing varied mobility entry, bicycle storage, and reducing vehicle/student incursions. The bond’s approved expenditures also include possible “construction of facilities for, and/or reconfiguration or rebuilding of facilities for operating the central school district administration, including the potential for a Malibu Unified School District.”

If the bond passes, within 60 days after its approval the district board will establish an Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee as mandated by state law. The committee will be tasked with ensuring that bond monies are only allocated to the types of school facilities specifically listed in the bond proposal.

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Zuma lifeguards post big wins in two lifesaving skills competitions

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Zuma Beach lifeguards placed big at two significant competitions this month pitting the best lifeguards around. Once again, Los Angeles County Fire Department Ocean Lifeguards based out of Zuma Beach came out on top with three first-place finishes going to Zuma guard Holly Maine. The 24-year-old lifeguard repeated last year’s first-place finish as 2024’s Board Race National Champion at the 2024 Jersey Mike’s United States Livesaving Association (USLA) National Lifeguard Championships held in South Padre Island, Texas, on Aug. 7-9. Perhaps even more remarkable her win came shortly after she placed first in a Surf Race competition. She competed in the back to back events for women under 30, and then took first place in the grueling Ironwoman event consisting of swimming, paddling, running, and surfski.

The three-day event featured more than 300 ocean lifeguards from across the country who competed in land and ocean races. The Los Angeles County Surf Lifesaving Association (LACoSLSA) team — which is comprised of current and retired LA County Fire Department Ocean Division Lifeguards — finished in second place overall in the competition that features the best of the best lifeguards in the United States showcasing their life-saving skills. With the rough surf Zuma guards con -

tend with daily, they are quite adept at swimming fast and pulling people out of the water.

Maine started training with the Zuma Beach Junior Lifeguards program. The

Newbury Park resident then became a full-time county lifeguard six years ago. The Malibu Times caught up with the triple USLA 2024 winner as she was about to fly to Australia for eight

months for more rigorous training. She credits earlier experience down under to her tough regimen.

“I was training with Burleigh Surf Club on the Gold Coast of Australia

from October 2023 to May 2024, and I credit most of my success at this year’s nationals to my coach Michael King at Burleigh Surf Club,” Maine said. “I was

RBy EMMANUEL LUISSI

enowned astronomer and NASA Solar System Ambassador Derrick Pitts led Malibu residents on a captivating journey through the universe as part of the Malibu Speaker Series on Aug. 12.

Pitts is the chief astronomer and director of the Fels Planetarium at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia and has been a NASA ambassador since 2009.

His presentation titled “Home Away From Home: Searching the Universe for a Place Like Earth” presented the latest in space discoveries, proposed theories on where life may be across the universe and put into perspective the immense size of the universe and how small Earth is in comparison.

Pitts aimed to explain humanity’s fascination with space exploration and the purpose for investing into researching worlds away from our own.

“There’s a question that we want to answer that drives all of our exploration and our research,” Pitts said. “Yeah, we

want to know what life is out there, but the bigger question, the real question is a philosophical one. It’s not is there other life out there, it’s ‘are we alone?’”

The presentation was very detailed and well-organized, and the charismatic Pitts delivered the information with humor and impressive knowledge of the science behind space exploration.

He told the audience he hoped to help

them connect the dots between what they know about space with the latest information and theories of life beyond our own.

“You come to this program this evening with knowledge already of space exploration and astronomy, what I like to call your science capital,” Pitts said. “What we’re going to do this evening is apply your science capital to this framework

JUDY ABEL Special to The Malibu Times

Members of the Zuma Intracrew celebrate after winning top honors at the International Surf Festival (ISF) in Hermosa Beach this month. Photo by Adam Sandler

Bu Bear

By Benjamin Marcus, Entertainment Editor

Mrs. Black comes this side,

It was late in the evening, riding the e-bike through Legacy Park, which can be spooky if the coyotes are howling and/or the vagrant denizens are prowling. Passed by the surfer statue and the Mountain Kingsnake, the California Newt, the Red-Legged Frog, the howling Coyote, the Western Toad, the Red-Tailed Hawk, the Burrow Owl, the Western Fence Lizard and the Bear.

Wait … there ain’t no bear statue in Legacy Park — and then the danged thing moved! A black bear alive and kicking in the middle of Malibu, in the 21st century! Cool! Dangerous. What!?!?!

Having spent some time in Alaska I knew the accepted protocols: Stay calm and don’t run. Make yourself look bigger. Avoid direct eye contact. Back away slowly. Make noise.

I did them all at the same time and must have looked like an Olympic breakdancer because instead of a violent charge, I got an embarrassed reaction from a bear. A talking bear. An encyclopedic wandering Hollywood wannabear.

I love this town.

Talking Black Bear: What are you doing, English?

Me: As you see. You’re quoting “Lawrence of Arabia” — clever bear.

Greatest movie ever made. What’s up?

Nothing much. Just having a chat with a bear. Brown bear are long gone from Southern California — except for the state flag — so you’re a black bear.

Correct, you win a cookie. Got any cookies? Not on me, but I could go to the Chevron and load up if you’ll let me pass.

Just hang back for a minute. We cool. This is like “Once Upon a Time …

in Hollywood” where Brad Pitt is whacked on LSD and the Manson dude busts into his house pointing a gun at Pitt who giggles and asks: “You are real, right?” And the Manson dude with the gun says “I’m as real as a donut, mf!” I didn’t like that line. Coulda been better. Maybe “I’m as real as a heart attack” or “I’m as real as a broken leg” or “Only the real is unreal, man.” That’s a ‘70s line.

You know your Tarantino. You’re rewriting Tarantino. If I may: “That’s a bold statement.”

Yeah I’ve seen all of Q’s shows — multiple times. They show movies outdoors over in Calabasas: “Movies Under the Stars” at Juan Bautista de Anza Park or the Calabasas Civic Center. I hide up in the bushes and watch, and then feast after everyone leaves. Humans are wasteful and sloppy, but it’s a banquet for me: Straight for those pizza boxes, oh, you betcha.

So you’re from Calabasas? “Valley bear, he’s a valley bear!” Well, I’m kind of a bedouin bear. I move around a lot. Sometimes in the mountains. Sometimes on the other side of 101.

What brings you to this side? The heat — try walking around in Calabasas in the summer with a fur coat — and also “The Revenant.”

“The Revenant?” With Leonardo Dicaprio?

That put the hook in me. The attack scene.

Yeah, that was brutal. I got close to a grizzly a couple times in Alaska and the Yukon. Always wondered what that would look like. No bueno.

Grizzlies are badass bears. Never seen one because they’re long gone from these parts, but I’ve heard. For their size, they can move: Like Lebron, or Gronk.

You’re on the Malibu side because of “The Revenant”? You looking for Leo?

Burt’s Eye View:

PEOPLE

I want to be in the movies.

You’ve come to Malibu because you want to be in show biz. There’s a first.

Hey, what did Boog say in “Diner”? “If you ain’t got good dreams, you’ve got nightmares.”

Oh, OK, now I think I know who you are. Yeah, you’re getting a lot of press. Spooking Malibu’s mayor and Pepperdine coeds and that.

Can they read that in Beverly Hills? Hollywood?

Here’s a story from NBCLA with a corny title: “‘Fast and furry-ous: Tracking California’s bears using GPS technology:” “Furry-ous.” Ho ho ha ha it is to laugh.

According to this, your official title is Yellow 2291. Yellow is lame. You can call me Mrs. Black.

“Reservoir Dogs”? Exactamundo.

Mrs. Black? Apologies, for some reason I assumed … well according to this story, it’s the males who range the most: “She actually has had some of the most interesting collar data that we’ve ever seen,” said Jessica West of California Fish and Wildlife. “She’s just wandering. It might be a little more typical to see that with a male bear, just because being male, they do tend to have, you know, bigger home ranges.”

Generally true, but I guess I’m a little different.

According to this: “...that first interaction came in late May, when she wandered into a wildlife trap about 60 miles away in Claremont.” Wow you wandered from Claremont to here? No way. That’s 60 miles! And you had to cross the 5! What did you do, take UBear??? Ha ha. Everyone’s a comedian. UBear. Please.

God bless you

By Burt Ross, Contributed Column

Astrange thing happened to me the other day. I was at CVS picking up a prescription from the pharmacy. As I get older, I spend most of my time picking up medications there. When I pass on, my estate will be able to start a pharmacy just with my leftover drugs. My pharmacist asked me what he always asks. First, he wanted to know my name, and then he wanted to know my date of birth. When he heard that I was born in 1943, he said, “God bless you.” I hadn’t even sneezed. This was the first time in my life that I was presented with a “God bless you” simply because of my age. The fact is I had done absolutely nothing to earn this stranger’s blessing other

than having survived 81 years on Planet Earth.

Apparently that’s all it took for divine intervention. Naturally, this got me thinking. If doing nothing for 81 years other than surviving has gotten me a “God bless you,” then what should I receive when I reach 90 if I am that blessed?  I pondered this question for a long time since, to be honest, I have nothing but time on my hands. I think I know the answer.

When I turn 90, and people discover that I am a man extremely long in the tooth, I should expect, make that demand, a standing ovation. I should accept nothing less. I can just see it now — the pharmacist checks my birth date and immediately stands up and starts applauding. I actually look forward to this — getting an ovation for merely breathing.

mals, we don’t want to be alone. We want to know if there is something or someone else out there with us and how could there not be?”

it’s not just a classroom but an interaction. That’s what makes it special.”

“West said Yellow 2291 was tagged, checked for any health issues and ultimately given a GPS collar.” Oh so that’s what that bling around your neck is. Thought you might have broke into Chrome Hearts and ravaged the joint.

Naw, I hate this bling thing. It’s an invasion of privacy, and it itches. Would you be so kind as to…

I don’t have any tools on me and that’s gonna take tools. It’s probably also a federal offense, but I’ll come back.

Well it’s an offense against nature to invade my privacy. But … Gracias.

So show biz. What sort of roles would you like?

Whatcha got? There’s been some good bear roles.

Chat GPT says: “Bears have appeared in various movie roles over the years, often as either central characters or as memorable parts of a film. Here are some notable examples: “‘The Revenant’ (2015) A CGI grizzly bear in a ferocious attack scene with Leonardo DiCaprio’s character, Hugh Glass. This scene is one of the most memorable moments of the film.”

Yeah that scene was crazy, CGI or not. That scared me, and I’m a bear. Wasn’t Tom Hardy great in that? His character was a riff on Sergeant Barnes from “Platoon”: Voice, bad attitude. Cool.

“Paddington” (2014 and 2017). Yawn. Child’s play.

“The Jungle Book” (1967 and 2016) Baloo is a fun-loving, carefree bear who befriends Mowgli in both the animated classic and the live-action adaptation.

Oh yeah. Baloo. I would be all over that. A great role. That is the bear role.

Can you sing?

Yeah, I can sing: “Look for the bear necessities, the simple bear necessities, forget about your worries and your strife.”

Yeah man! Bearaoke! Oh geez. You’re un-bear-able. Anything else?

“Ted” (2012 and 2015) A raunchy, comedic take on a teddy bear who comes to life. Ted is voiced by Seth MacFarlane and plays the role of the foul-mouthed, trouble-making best friend of the main character.

Yeah, there were a few in our community who didn’t dig Ted at all. It was insulting. That Seth dude had a bullseye on his back for a while. He has high walls around his house up in the hills, and that’s a good thing for him.

“Cocaine Bear” (2023) Couldn’t watch it. I almost OD’d on Fentanyl once just from sniffing a pack of cigarettes. What kind of world is this?

And of course, the Buster Keaton/Don Rickles of all bear roles: “‘Yogi Bear’ (2010). A live-action/ CGI film adaptation of the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon, featuring Yogi and his sidekick Boo-Boo in Jellystone Park.” Yogi is a dude, right?

Hey, I’ll play a male bear. Hilary

training three times a day, six days a week there and carried as much of that training over to America as I could.

“The hardest part was probably going from training with 30 or more people every day at Burleigh, back to training by myself. But I’ve been training on my own pretty much since I was 18.”

Maine is chasing her “endless summer” by going back to Australia, where she’ll work as a lifeguard for the Aussie city of Gold Coast. “I came home this summer just to work and race here,” the champion stated.

Maine will represent Team USA in the Lifesaving World Championships which is an 18-day competition beginning August 20 in Australia.

“It would be a dream for me to make the professional iron series in Australia, but the competition there is brutal,” she commented, and added she got inspiration for her Texas wins by watching the Zuma junior guards the day before her competition. Hopefully she’ll carry that with her to Worlds.

Did you see “Ripley?” Eliot Sumner played a guy and smashed it. Killed it, then got killed.

Well I know a few people in the biz, I’ll see what I can do. Thank you. I just want to shine. You know what Marilyn Monroe said.

I just want to be wonderful! Exactly.

Well, in normal circumstances I would say a female wanting to be in show business might go hang out at the bar at Nobu or Zinqué or Luckys, but in your case that could cause some disruption. Even for Malibu, that would be unusual. Well, anything you can do will be appreciated.

OK, Imma go to the Chevron and buy some cookies, then go home and get some tools and hack that bling thing. Got favorite?

Nutter Butters and Oreo Double Stuff.

about this search for planets like Earth and add new information to that science capital.”

Throughout the presentation, many audience members took photos of infographs, quickly jotted down notes, and reacted in stunned silence to some of the most impressive facts and theories.

One audience member expressed her hope that Pitts would someday record his program because she believed everyone should get the opportunity to hear him speak.

Jennifer Roberson is a member of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and she said Pitts’ presentation was very fascinating.

“It expanded my knowledge on space exploration quite a bit,” Roberson explained. “We’re pack ani-

Malibu resident Ann Kronen was astounded by the presentation and said she was grateful to have been able to expand on her framework of knowledge of the universe.

“Almost like the frame of a house, information I get in the future will add to what I know, like building with legos,” Kronen said. Kronen praised the Malibu Library for hosting the Speaker Series, providing the community with unique and mindful educational opportunities.

“I have gone to quite a number of these talks that the library series puts on and they bring people who I would never, ever have an opportunity to meet otherwise,” Kronen said. “It feels very intimate, and

NASA has confirmed 5,743 exoplanets, planets outside of our solar system, across 4,286 planetary systems, within what is estimated to be between hundreds of billions to 2 trillion galaxies in the universe.

Yet, we have not found life beyond Earth.

Pitts pondered our celestial uniqueness to close the presentation.

“In the trillions of galaxies, could it be that we are the only intelligent life force around? Possibly — statistically not likely, but it is possible that we are unique,” Pitts said. “But that uniqueness makes us alone. How do we feel that as humans that like to be together?”

Maine’s fellow guards also took top honors, winning Intracrew at the International Surf Festival (ISF) in Hermosa Beach this month. The Zuma crew also placed second in Taplin, another relay featuring swimmers, paddlers, and dory crews. The competition is for LA County beach lifeguards.

Malibu local Ben Tran, 25, a Zuma guard of five years, paddled the surfski for the winning Zuma crew. He described the surfski as “a long kayak with a paddle,” and said the single-manned boat is difficult to learn. “They’re really tippy,” Tran described. The Pepperdine graduate’s race occurred at night with choppy waves and wind.

“It’s pretty easy to get tipped over,” Tran said of maneuvering the vessel at sea. The champion lifeguard complimented his team including: Daphne Neilan, Nathan Jensen, Stephen Blaauw, Cameron Eickhoff, Colton Nelson, Max Jaben, Joe Rickabaugh, Holly Maine, Chance Lawson, Andrew Jacobson, Hunter Hay, Jeff Hart, Daniel Lazar, Kelly Tursick, Tommy Doman, Chris Javens, Shaun Tenan-Snow, and Tyler Larese.

“It feels good winning Intracrew because the competition between LA County beaches shows

that we are the best,” Tran said. “It’s that much sweeter because up here at Zuma we have the best camaraderie.”

Bragging rights also go to Stephen Blaauw, 25. The Thousand Oaks resident in his sixth summer at Zuma also competed at the USLA, winning the Rescue Race with fellow guards Alexander Cole, Brian Murphy, and Zuma guard Hunter Hay. Blaauw also won third in individual events, Surf Race and Run/Swim/Run. “All my teammates absolutely crushed it. We all trained really hard for the race and it all came together,” said Blaauw. With a rescue average of at least one or two a day per lifeguard at Zuma, both Blaauw and Tran say they’ve lost count of how many rescues they’ve made. Still it’s “the best job in the world,” according to Tran, and Blaauw commented, “It’s a great experience to be lifeguarding at the beach where I grew up boogie-boarding and it’s great to be there now for the public.”

ZUMA LIFEGUARDS

A black female bear is shown near a Malibu neighborhood. The bear was also seen in Chatsworth. Photo Courtesy of Tim Daly, California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Board Race National Champion Holly Maine shows off her Gold Medal Aug. 10 at Jersey Mike’s United States Livesaving

Swank in “Boys Don’t Cry” (1999), Cate Blanchett in “I’m Not There” (2007), Gwyneth Paltrow in “Shakespeare in Love” (1998), Linda Hunt in “The Year of Living Dangerously” (1982).

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sniffing for show biz

2024156403

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:

1. AUNTIE B’S BUG BREW

21530 CALIFA STREET UNIT 330, WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91367, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

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1. MARIE C VALDES 21530 CALIFA STREET UNIT 330, WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91367

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This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 7/25/2024.

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).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:

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15001 MCKENDREE AVE, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

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Registered Owner(s):

1. PHILIP SPRINGER

15001 MCKENDREE AVE, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272

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This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/1999

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, PHILIP SPRINGER, OWNER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 7/15/2024. 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).

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BRUCE GOWERS

Case No. 24STPB06727

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of BRUCE GOWERS

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Carol Rosenstein in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Carol Rosenstein be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on August 30, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

LEGAL NOTICES

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR

Notice of Divided Publication NOTICE OF DIVIDED PUBLICATION OF THE PROPERTY TAX-DEFAULT LIST (DELINQUENT LIST)

Made pursuant to Section 3371, Revenue and Taxation Code

Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 3381 through 3385, the County of Los Angeles Treasurer and Tax Collector is publishing in divided distribution, the Notice of Power to Sell Tax-Defaulted Property in and for the County of Los Angeles (County), State of California, to various newspapers of general circulation published in the County. A portion of the list appears in each of such newspapers.

I, Elizabeth Buenrostro Ginsberg, County of Los Angeles Treasurer and Tax Collector, State of California, certify that: Notice is given that by operation of law at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time, on July 1, 2022, the Tax Collector declared the real properties listed below tax defaulted. The declaration of default was due to non-payment of the total amount due for the taxes, assessments, and other charges levied in tax year 2021-22 that were a lien on the listed real property. Non-residential commercial property and property upon which there is a recorded nuisance abatement lien shall be subject to the tax collector’s power to sell after three years of defaulted taxes. Therefore, if the 2021-22 taxes remain defaulted after June 30, 2025, the property will become subject to the tax collector’s power to sell and eligible for sale at the County’s online auction in 2026. All other property that has defaulted taxes after June 30, 2027, will become subject to the tax collector’s power to sell and eligible for sale at the County’s online auction in 2028. The list contains the name of the assessee and the total tax, which was due on June 30, 2022, for tax year 2021-22, opposite the parcel number. Payments to redeem tax-defaulted real property shall include all amounts for unpaid taxes and assessments, together with the additional penalties and fees as prescribed by law, or be paid under an installment plan of redemption if initiated prior to the property becoming subject to the tax collector’s power to sell.

The Treasurer and Tax Collector’s Office will furnish, upon request, information concerning making a payment in full or initiating an installment plan of redemption. Requests must be made at 225 North Hill Street, First Floor Lobby, Los Angeles, California 90012. For more information, please visit our website at ttc.lacounty.gov or contact us at (213) 974-2111.

I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at Los Angeles, California, on August 6, 2024.

ELIZABETH BUENROSTRO GINSBERG TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Assessees/taxpayers, who have disposed of real property after January 1, 2021, may find their names listed because the Office of the Assessor has not yet updated the assessment roll to reflect the change in ownership.

ASSESSOR’S IDENTIFICATION NUMBERING SYSTEM

EXPLANATION

The Assessor’s Identification Number, when used to describe property in this list, refers to the Assessor’s map book, the map page, the block on the map (if applicable), and the individual parcel on the map page or in the block. The Assessor’s maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available at the Office of the Assessor.

The following property tax defaulted on July 1, 2022, for the taxes, assessments, and other charges for the Tax Year 2021-22:

LISTED BELOW ARE PROPERTIES THAT DEFAULTED IN 2022 FOR TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND 0THER CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022. AMOUNT OF DELINQUENCY AS OF THIS PUBLICATION IS LISTED BELOW.

AMOA HOLDINGS CORP SITUS 31418 BROAD BEACH RD MALIBU CA 90265-2669 4470-017-068/S2021-010

$5,143.94

BECK, GORDON D AND DANELDA 4443-003-005

$2,444.48

BROOKS, TERYL L TR BROOKS FAMILY TRUST 4462-013011 $5,863.88

BUDAMALA, RAGHAVENDER R 2058-012-009/S2021010 $2,001.17

CAINE, DARIN SITUS 33046 DECKER SCHOOL RD MALIBU CA 90265-2340 4472-020-010 $29,949.27

CARTER, RICHARD D AND TAMARA E SITUS 6465 ZUMA VIEW PL NO 164 MALIBU CA 90265-4498 4467-013-124

$2,109.74

DE NICOLA, NANCY TR NANCY E DE NICOLA TRUST 4461-009-022 $1,757.55

GALVEZ, JORGE S 4448-027-060 $12,077.77

GARCIA, JOAQUIN AND ELAINE 4472-003-009 $2,549.34

GERBER, KARL 4461-010-008 $4,853.39

4461-012-014 $5,705.84

GUREWITZ, TOBIE L TR TOBIEFGUREWITZ TRUST 4438035-004 $545.67

HARGRAVE, SAMUEL A 4460-016-012 $20,622.65

HARRISON BARNES INC 4471-008-006 $964.36

HARRISON, SEBASTIAN S AND GUCCIARDO, LINDA SITUS 19355 PACIFIC COAST HWY MALIBU CA 902655449 4449-010-010 $141,607.80

HUANG, STANLEY 4451-019-003 $6,665.72

KASPERSKY, LEON AND PROKOPCHUKKASPERSKY, DEBORA 4461-024-001 $5,408.59

4461-024-002 $4,659.80

4461-024-003 $4,536.69 4461-024-004 $4,893.96 4461-024-005 $4,585.91

LARISCY, EARL A TR LARISCY FAMILY TRUST 4452-020026 $6,467.82

LOH INVESTMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 4438-020046 $542.97

4438-020-047 $542.97

LUNA, CYNTHIA Y 4465-010-004 $2,940.79 4465-010-005 $2,977.62

LUPO, LISA TR LUPO TRUST SITUS 29376 MULHOLLAND HWY AGOURA CA 91301-2832 4464-002-026 $76,905.01

MANHAN, JONATHAN A CO TR MANHAN FAMILY TRUST SITUS 800 E CARLISLE RD THOUSAND OAKS CA 91361-5307 4472-001-017 $14,391.27

MOUNTAINS RESTORATION TRUST 2058-017-024/S2019010 $211.46

4464-017-012/S2019-010 $60.31

MURPHY, DAVID K 4472-031-013

$7,664.21

MURRAY, DOUGAL SITUS 5263 HORIZON DRIVE MALIBU CA 90265 4469-005-002 $15,854.30

NICHOLSON, JENNIFER SITUS 6237 BONSALL DR MALIBU CA 90265-3826 4467-029-011 $336,741.64

ORCA LLC AND SADIGHINEJAD, MEHRY 2058-002-013 $65,759.03

PACIFIC SHANGRILA LLC SITUS 20990 LAS FLORES

MESA DR MALIBU CA 90265-5229 4450-028-028/S2020010/S2021-010 $55,520.13

PETERS, ADAM AND KORINNA 4462-007-009 $3,653.97 4462-007-011 $3,854.84

SAVKO, RICHARD J SITUS 30354 MULHOLLAND HWY CORNELL CA 91301-3116 4464-005-015 $31,342.94

SAWASY, MITCHELL AND SUSAN SITUS 27152 CARRITA RD MALIBU CA 90265-2847 4461-024-022 $19,187.31

SITARAM, MOEKEESCH M SITUS 4877 LATIGO CANYON ROAD MALIBU CA 90265 4460-001-008 $30,247.23 4460-001-016 $28,291.12

STORES, JASON AND KAIROUZ, NINA 4462-017-042/ S2021-010 $8,769.82

TRADE WINDS THREE LLC 4438-004-012 $14,521.07

SITUS 23200 RED ROCK RD TOPANGA CA 90290-3946

4438-005-022 $41,248.43

VON, SCOTT SITUS 19824 PACIFIC COAST HWY MALIBU CA 90265-5424 4449-008-008/S2020-010/S2021-010

$122,387.25

VYHOVSKY, MICHAEL 4462-006-011 $3,228.62 4462-006-012 $3,847.05

WAGNER, SUSAN K 4464-025-034 $1,313.40

WEST PCH PROPERTY LLC SITUS 31527 PACIFIC COAST HWY MALIBU CA 90265-2642 4470-009-027 $1,216.16

WOOD, ANDREA 4471-013-015 $3,081.42

4471-013-020 $2,375.54

4471-013-027 $3,021.34

YOUNG, WILLIAM A AND KELLY P SITUS 431 THRIFT RD

MALIBU CA 90265-2780 4464-011-021 $1,941.48

4464-011-022 $1,338.13

ZADEH, SHAYAREZA S 4462-017-029 $1,694.77

1936 HAZEL NUT LLC SITUS 1936 HAZEL NUT COURT AGOURA CA 91301-6238 4464-007-026/S2020-010/S2021010 $28,122.23

24132 LEV MALIBU LLC SITUS 24132 MALIBU RD MALIBU CA 90265-4610 4458-010-009 $36,325.19

6146 RAMIREZ CANYON LLC SITUS 6146 RAMIREZ CANYON ROAD MALIBU CA 90265 4467-006-022 $17,786.24

CN109378 524 Aug 22,29, Sep 5, 2024 MALIBU 179

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 520 Ordinance No. 520 (the “Ordinance”) makes amendments to the Malibu Local Coastal Program (LCP) Local Implementation Plan (LIP) sign regulations. Additionally, the Ordinance incorporates the California Coastal Commission (CCC) suggested modifications to Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA) No. 20-001 and repeals Ordinance No. 483. The Ordinance finds the same exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Ordinance aims to ensure that sign regulations within the Malibu LCP are consistent with state law and do not infringe upon residents’ First Amendment rights. The amendments address litigation that alleged certain sections of the LIP violated free speech rights by imposing restrictions on signs.

The CCC conditionally approved LCPA No. 20-001 on March 13, 2024, with suggested modifications to address first amendment issues. The City Council must accept these modifications by September 13, 2024 for the LCPA to become effective. If accepted, the resolution and ordinance will be transmitted to the CCC Executive Director for final determination.

A full copy of the Ordinance is available for review in the City Clerk’s office.

I CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE NO. 520 was passed and adopted at the Regular City Council meeting of August 12, 2024.

Councilmembers:

AYES: 5 Grisanti, Silverstein, Uhring, Riggins, Stewart NOES: 0

ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 0

Kelsey Pettijohn

City Clerk

Publish: The Malibu Times, August 22, 2024 MALIBU 180

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU PLANNING COMMISSION

The Malibu Planning Commission will hold public hearings on MONDAY, September 16, 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. 22-017, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 24-002, AND DEMOLITION PERMIT NO. 24-008 - An application for a new onsite wastewater treatment system to permit wastewater generated by the single-family residence at 26740 Latigo Shore Drive to be treated and disposed of offsite at a non-adjacent lot (APN 4460-022-039); including removal of unpermitted development at the receiving site, and a conditional use permit for cross-lot conveyance for wastewater disposal

Location: 26740 Latigo Shore Drive and 26741 Latigo Shore Drive (offsite treatment) APNs: 4460-021-019 and 4460-022-039

Zoning: Single-family Medium (SFM)

Applicant: EPD Consultants

Owner: JGP Gift Trust

Appealable to: City Council and California Coastal Commission

Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301(a) and 15301(l) Application Filed: April 21, 2022

Case Planner: Fletcher Allen, Assistant Planner (310) 456-2489, extension 233 fallen@malibucity.org

COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AMENDMENT NO. 24-001 AND DEMOLITION PERMIT NO. 24-036 - An application to amend Coastal Development Permit No. 14-058 for a new water well and water tanks to serve landscape and equestrian uses and the relocation of a retaining wall outside of a trail easement

Location: 6295 Murphy Way

APN(s): 4467-006-019

Zoning: Rural Residential, Two-Acre (RR-2)

Applicant: The Land and Water Co.

Owner: Tomboy Farms, LLC

Appealable to: City Council

Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Section(s) 15303(d) Application Filed: May 25, 2022

Case Planner: Brenna Wengert, Contract Planner (323) 380-8960 brennaw@csgengr.com

COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 23-067, VARIANCE NO. 24-008, AND CODE VIOLATION NO. 23-092

- An application for the construction of a new one-story, single-family residence with an attached two-car garage, onsite wastewater treatment system, driveway, hardscaping, patio decks, and landscaping; including a variance for the required fuel modification to encroach into the 100-foot Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area buffer

Location: 31587 Pacific Coast Highway

APN(s): 4470-008-005

Zoning: Rural Residential, Ten-Acre (RR-10)

Applicant/Owner: Rodney L and Marianna S. Eckerman

Appealable to: City Council and California Coastal Commission

Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303(a) and 15303(e)

Application Filed: October 10, 2023

Case Planner: Raneika Brooks, Senior Planner (310) 456-2489, extension 276 rbrooks@malibucity.org

EXTENSION OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACIL-

ITY NO. 20-005, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 20-031, VARIANCE NO. 20-021, AND SITE PLAN

REVIEW NO. 20-037 - A request to extend the Planning Commission’s approval for the installation of a new wireless communications facility on top of a replacement streetlight pole in the public right-of-way; including a variance for construction of a wireless facility over 28 feet in height and a site plan review to place a wireless communications facility in the public right-of-way

Nearest Location: 22340.5 Pacific Coast Highway

Nearest APN: 4452-001-019

Geo-Coordinates: 34°02’21.70”N, 118°39’41.47”W

Nearest Zoning: Single Family Medium Density (SFM)

Applicant: Eukon Group

Owner: Caltrans Public Right-of-Way

Appealable to: City Council

Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Section(s) 15303(d)

Extension Filed: June 26, 2024

Case Planner: Tyler Eaton, Senior Planner (310) 456-2489, extension 273 teaton@malibucity.org

EXTENSION OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY NO. 18-008, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 18-032, VARIANCE NO. 18-039, AND SITE PLAN

REVIEW NO. 18-034 - A request to extend the Planning Commission’s approval for the installation of a wireless communications facility on top of a replacement streetlight pole; including a ground-mounted backup power battery unit, in the public right-of-way

Nearest Location: 22651.5 Pacific Coast Highway

Nearest APN: 4452-022-005

Geo-Coordinates: 34°02’22.07”N, 118°40’05.2”W

Nearest Zoning: Community Commercial (CC)

Applicant: Eukon Group

Owner: Caltrans Public Right-Of-Way

Appealable to: City Council

Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Section(s) 15303(d)

Extension Filed: June 26, 2024

Case Planner: Tyler Eaton, Senior Planner (310) 456-2489, extension 273 teaton@malibucity.org

For the projects identified above with a categorical exemption for environmental review, pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Director has analyzed these proposed projects and found that they are listed among the classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant adverse effect on the environment. Therefore, the projects are categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA. The Planning Director has further determined that none of the six exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption apply to these projects (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2).

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

Publish Date: August 22, 2024

MALIBU 181

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU PLANNING COMMISSION

The Malibu Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on TUESDAY, September 3, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA and via teleconference on the project identified below.

COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 21-057 AND DEMOLITION PERMIT NO. 21-026 - An application for a remodel and 917 square foot addition to an existing single-family residence with attached garage, remodel of an existing 978 square foot detached garage/studio, and associated site development

Location: 21900 Pacific Coast Highway

APN: 4451-004-014

Zoning: Single-family Medium (SFM)

Applicant: Schmitz and Associates, Inc.

Owner: Sloan Family Trust

Appealable to: City Council and California Coastal Commission

Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301(a) and 15301(e)

Application Filed: November 10, 2021

Case Planner: Rick Casswell, Contract Planner (619) 483-3950 rick@casswellconsultinginc.com

For the project identified above with a categorical exemption for environmental review, pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Director has analyzed this proposed project and found that it is listed among the classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant adverse effect on the environment. Therefore, the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA. The Planning Director has further determined that none of the six exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption apply to this project (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2).

A written staff report will be available at or before the hearing for the project. All persons wishing to address the Commission regarding this matter will be afforded an opportunity in accordance with the Commission’s procedures. Copies of all related documents can be reviewed by any interested person at City Hall during regular business hours. Oral and written comments may be presented to the Planning Commission on, or before, the date of the meeting.

LOCAL APPEAL – A decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council by an aggrieved person by written statement setting forth the grounds for appeal. An appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within ten days following the date of action (15 days for tentative maps) for which the appeal is made and shall be accompanied by an appeal form and filing fee, as specified by the City Council. Appeal forms may be found online at www.malibucity.org/ planningforms or in person at City Hall, or by calling (310) 456-2489, extension 246.

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: August 22, 2024 MALIBU 182

2024170354

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. RX BODYWORKS

1240 S. WESTLAKE BLVD STE 133, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): 6318249 Registered Owner(s): 1. CODDINGTON CHIROPRACTIC CORP.

1240 S. WESTLAKE BLVD STE 133, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361

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: 08/2024

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, CODDINGTON CHIROPRACTIC CORP., AMANDA CODDINGTON, CEO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 8/13/2024.

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: 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12/2024

MALIBU 183

2024169242

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:

1. MALIBU LIMOUSINE

30765 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY UNIT 142, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):

Registered Owner(s):

1. STORI LYNN BOLTON

30765 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY UNIT 142, MALIBU, CA 90265

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization

This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime).

Signed, STORI LYNN BOLTON, OWNER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 8/12/2024.

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).

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MALIBU 184

2024171807

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. INDIAN DIAMONDS

607 S HILL ST STE 912, LOS ANGELES, CA 90014, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): 202463110326

Registered Owner(s):

1. INDIAN DC LLC

607 S HILL ST STE 912, LOS ANGELES, CA 90014

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA

This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed, INDIAN DC LLC, VRIJAL SHAH, MANAGER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 8/15/2024.

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).

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2024172645

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. GUIDELIGHT, GUIDELIGHTS, GUIDELIGHT AGENCY

15332 ANTIOCH STREET #313, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): 1. ACCOMPLISHMENT PARTNERS LLC 15332 ANTIOCH STREET #313, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA

This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed, ACCOMPLISHMENT PARTNERS LLC, ELISSA ASHWOOD, CEO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 8/15/2024. 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: 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12/2024 MALIBU 186

2024145972

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. GROOMED UP & CO.

22030 VENTURA BLVD SUITE A, WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): C4816131

Registered Owner(s): 1. GROOMED UP INC.

22030 VENTURA BLVD SUITE A, WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364

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: 07/2024

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, GROOMED UP INC, RAFAEL MURCIA, PRESIDENT

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on JUL 10 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).

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Pepperdine

The Waves aiming for West Coast Conference title with 20 players returning

The Pepperdine Waves women’s soccer team has winning expectations this season.

The squad fell a game short of winning the West Coast Conference crown last winter, but with 20 returning players and 10 newcomers, Waves head coach Tim Ward believes Pepperdine can win the conference championship.

“We have a group of seniors that have been through the wars,” he said. “They know what college soccer is about. We felt like we had a team to win the WCC last season but came up short. Having said that we are excited to go for it again.”

The Waves’ roster includes the reigning conference Offensive Player of the Year, reigning Freshman of the Year, five other players that received WCC postseason honors, and other skilled players. Ward likes the talent in the Waves’ ranks.

“It’s a good balance,” he said. “We have a lot of depth at a lot of positions with good competitions. Everyone is looking sharp.”

Ward’s words came days before Pepperdine began their season with a 4-0 loss to Utah State in the Outrigger Kickoff hosted by the University of Hawaii in Waipahu, Oahu, on Aug. 15. The Waves

bounced back with a 2-1 victory over Georgia Southern three days later on the same field in Hawaii.

The Waves play at UC San Diego in La Jolla on Thursday. They host USC on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Ward said Pepperdine’s early season stretch of matches — which include contests against Arizona, UCLA, Georgetown University, Harvard, and Fresno State — is daunting.

“The strength of schedule is big,” he said. “You can’t get great wins unless you play great opponents and that is what is on our schedule this year.”

Pepperdine was outshot 18-5, including 8-3 in shots on goal in their loss to Utah State. Utah State led 2-0 at halftime and their defense continually halted the Waves’ scoring attempts in the sec -

ond half as they notched two more goals before the end of the contest.

Redshirt junior goalkeeper Taylor Rath had one save in the game for Pepperdine, and freshman goalkeeper Jillian Medvecky had three.

Pepperdine and Georgia Southern combined for only five shots in the first half of their matchup. In the second half, the Waves had six corner kicks in the last 45 minutes.

Waves graduate student forward Tori Waldeck, the 2023 WCC Offensive Player of the Year, scored the first goal of the contest with 35 minutes left in the game. Waldeck’s teammate sophomore forward Julia Quinonez, last year’s WCC Freshman of the Year, kicked Pepperdine’s second score a few plays later.

Georgia Southern immediately scored

on an unassisted goal. Pepperdine’s defense held their opposition in check to secure the win.

After the win, Ward said he was proud of the energy his team played with.

“The girls played beautifully today and took all that we learned from our Thursday match and took a massive step forward with today’s performance,” he explained.

Waldeck and freshman defender Lily Stewart were two of the 11 players named to the Outrigger Kickoff All-Tournament Team.

The Waves finished their 2023 campaign with a 9-5-5 record. The team’s five ties happened in their first eight games of the season. The Waves closed the season by winning six consecutive contests before losing their regular season finale. Pepperdine was beaten by national runner-up Stanford in the first round of the NCAA Championships.

Ward said the Waves didn’t enter last season with their fitness levels up to par, so that might have hindered some of their early season performances. That is not the case this year, the coach stated.

“The girls did beautifully on their firstday fitness test,” said Ward, who credited the team’s leaders and Pepperdine’s fitness coaches. “They came back in great shape.”

Along with Waldeck and Quinonez, junior forward Tatum Wynalda, who has tallied 14 goals and three assists during her time as a Wave, are expected to be the team’s scoring punch.

“All of them have a target on them,” Ward said. “The good news is that between the three of them you can’t just man-mark all of them. They are too

good. In those three ladies, we have some amazing goal scorers.”

Waldeck, an intellectual player, Ward said, is one of the quickest players the Waves have ever had and is a future professional player.

“Her ability to turn the corner on people is — you think you got her and then you don’t,” he said. “You think you have her and then she is gone.”

Ward said midfielders, including redshirt junior Tabitha LaParl, sophomore Ava Verplancke, and redshirt sophomore Kyra Murphy, are important to Pepperdine’s attacking offense. Junior midfielder Karina Gonzalez does “unsung hero work” on the field, he added.

Junior Taylor Bloom, graduate student Victoria Romero, redshirt freshman Kendall Campbell, and sophomore Peyton Leonard are defenders Ward said are ready to play tough defense. He noted that graduate student Megan Edelman, a transfer from UCLA, is skilled enough to start.

The freshmen Medvecky and Stewart along with their classmates, Ward explained, are expected to make an impact.

“All of them are going to be great players, but three or four of them are going to standout this year,” he said. “They are going to contribute significantly.”

The Waves’ WCC opponents include Washington State, Gonzaga, Santa Clara, Pacific, LMU, Portland, Oregon State, San Diego, Saint Mary’s, and San Francisco. They are all tough opponents, Ward said.

“We are one heart, one mind, one mission,” he said. “We have a good group with a tough schedule, but we can navigate it. I’m excited for the fall.”

Noelle Rooke takes new role on Waves beach volleyball staff

New associate head coach led Cal State Northridge beach volleyball team for four years before joining Pepperdine

Noelle Rooke has a new title with the Pepperdine Waves beach volleyball team: associate head coach.

Rooke, an assistant coach for two seasons, was promoted last week.

She said she was grateful to work at Pepperdine,

with the Waves student-athletes, and with head coach Marcio Sicoli, who she called the best coach in the country.

“Marcio is the most supportive colleague I have had the pleasure to work alongside,” she said, “and I truly believe in what we are building and where our program is headed — back to national prominence.”

Sicoli said Rooke’s promotion was well deserved.

“Noelle excels as a coach and is a huge asset to our program,” he said. “Our student-athletes, Pepperdine, and I are lucky to have someone who possesses such great character and integrity.”

Pepperdine has made consecutive appearances in the West Coast Conference Tournament final with Rooke as a coach. The squad also has a 41 victories and a .577 winning percentage.

The Waves garnered eight conference postseason

accolades in 2024 including four first-team and two second-team selections, two spots on the all-freshman team, and the Freshman of the Year.

Rooke was the head coach of the Cal State Northridge beach volleyball team for four years before joining Pepperdine.

Rooke was also an indoor volleyball head coach at four different programs, including Mercer for eight seasons.

She coached CSUN to 54 victories and had a .680 winning percentage. Rooke tallied 98 wins with Mercer and won an Atlantic Sun Conference Coach of the Year honor once.

Rooke played collegiate indoor volleyball at Florida Southern College. She gained all-conference recognition as a senior. Her husband, Max Rooke, is associate head coach of the Waves women’s soccer team.

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