The Malibu Times • August 31, 2023

When the 41st annual Malibu Chili Cook-Off opens on Friday, Sept. 1, at 4 p.m., excited attendees will, as they always do, almost immediately line up to taste the varieties of chili vying to win the prestigious first place prizes in the vegan, and meat categories. Attendees are able to buy samples of the homemade chili during the entire four-day event. However, they can vote for their favorite chili for the People’s Choice awards only on Friday.

Chili chefs have been zealously preparing to present delicious versions of chili, each offering their own twists on how much heat and spice to include in their recipes.

“Malibu’s Chili Cookoff is amazing,” Executive Chef Diana Stavaridis of Beyond Meat said. “Tell everyone to get their taste buds ready!”

Chef D., as she’s affectionately known, readily shares some, but not all, details about her ingredients.

“Our meat chili will feature both beef and steakhouse steak, so it will be nice and meaty,” she said. “Chili

Three decades of Malibu community labor culminated in a joyous celebration on Saturday, Aug. 26, as the Malibu Community Labor Exchange commemorated its 30th anniversary.

Hosted by the MCLE Board of Directors and MCLE Director Oscar

MALIBU’S AWARD WINNING NEWSPAPER SINCE 1946

When former Malibu resident Bill Kerbox learned of the deadly fire in Lahaina, Hawaii, he boarded a plane to Maui as fast as he could. Kerbox, who grew up in Oahu, lived in Malibu for 12 years until the Woolsey Fire caused severe smoke damage to his home, making it unlivable.

Still, Kerbox became a key member of Operation Recovery Malibu, a group spearheaded by former Malibu Times publishers Arnold and Karen York after they lost their home in 1993’s Old Topanga Fire. Kerbox was key in helping victims who lost homes in Woolsey and he is doing so again in Maui.

Kerbox had already jumped into action in Malibu after 2018’s blaze when, as he said, “We realized people were being kept out. People needed supplies, food, fuel.” Kerbox said he and a friend, Lance Strumpf, organized a yacht and “worked

Mondragón, “la fiesta” highlighted the success of the nonprofit organization over the last 30 years and honored the generations of laborers who made the success possible.

Held at the MCLE office, the event welcomed laborers and their families, friends of the MCLE, and community partners and supporters.

The smiles and laughter throughout the evening each told a story of what

the MCLE has meant to the families that the MCLE has helped support over their history.

The celebration also kicked off a campaign to fundraise for the MCLE to secure the salary fund for Mondragón to continue his tenure and ensure wage security as he continues to lead the charge to help laborers and the Malibu community alike.

MCLE Board President Kay Gabbard said it was an honor to be a part of the celebration and to have a part in the storied history of the Labor Exchange.

“The most important thing about the Labor Exchange is the people,” Gabbard said. “Their stories, it’s their background, it’s where their parents are from, their grandparents are from,

To start off the Malibu City Council meeting on Monday night, City Manager Steve McClary congratulated City Clerk Kelsey Pettijohn for receiving the Certified Municipal Clerk designation.

“This is even more impressive achievement and that Kelsey accomplished all of this while assuming the role of acting city clerk and then city clerk with virtually no staff throughout a global pandemic,” McClary said.

“I just want to thank you for the recognition,” Pettijohn replied. “I appreciate it, and I appreciate also from the public, I love serving our community.”

During the city manager report, McClary said city staff met with the county and Santa Monica College

Summer is winding down, which means school is back in session. Last week, Malibu students returned to their classrooms for the fall 2023 semester.

Malibu Middle/High School students couldn’t wait to see their friends and compare their schedules. While faculty helped guide incoming middle school students to their assigned classrooms, high school students were excited to see their friends after a long summer break.

Faculty had two separate tables, one for middle school school students and one for high school students, and were giving them their schedules for the year.

“We’re very excited; it’s a lively campus again,” French instructor Audrey Scoffie said. “And it’s really fun to see them discover their schedules and get excited about class.”

On the first day, Malibu Schools Pathway Executive Director Isaac Burgess welcomed Malibu Middle and High School students back to campus and helped new students find their first class for the day.

“I know our staff, teachers, and everyone have been planning for

a great year for our students, and this year, what’s important for us is looking through things through the lens of equity and inclusion and helping students and everyone have a sense of belonging, a sense of curiosity and a sense of empowerment,” Burgess said. “This year, we’re really helping make connections with students so they can really have a great experience. I think the students are happy to be back, they’re excited to be here, but we’re really excited to have them too.”

Burgess said he was also pleased with the enrollment.

“We haven’t seen any major decline from the previous school year, so the enrollment for across all of our sites have been pretty stable,” Burgess said. “There hasn’t been a drastic drop in enrollment, we’ve seen an increase in our TK [Transitional Kindergarden]

numbers, which is a good sign, and seeing our kids coming to the schools here, so no major decline, things are fairly stable.”

Every year, Malibu High School Principal Patrick Miller is seen holding a stop sign, and directing traffic on Morning View Drive. After traffic settled, he had a few moments to share his excitement before heading inside the campus.

“The first day is super fun for us because it’s all just smiles, hugs, handshakes, and most of our kids are excited to be back because they haven’t seen each other over the summer, and for them, a large part of school is social,” Miller said. “So it’s fun to see them all excited about being back together.”

Miller said their enrollment is where they expect it to be, saying,

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Legal and Constitutional ramifications of the Trump indictments

thereafter declared that it should ‘be terminated’ and that he be immediately returned to the presidency can in good faith take the oath” required of presidents.

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The task of choosing a topic for this week’s column was not really as difficult as previous weeks, given the rather astounding spectacle of watching the former president, his chief of staff, and numerous other close confidants being booked on some 41 charges over alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Even more astounding is the fact that this is the fourth indictment of the twice-impeached former president. Some say these are historical, if not hysterical, times that will coincide, if not collide, with the 2024 election. If only there were an escape hatch to spare the nation from increasing concern over violence borne of the most serious nature since the Civil War!

Baude and Paulsen also conclude that Section 3 requires no legislation, criminal conviction, or other judicial action in order to effectuate its command. That is, Section 3 is “self-executing.” In their abstract for the University of Pennsylvania Law Review, the authors contend that Section 3 operates “as an immediate disqualification from office, without the need for additional action by Congress. It should be enforced by every official, state or federal, who judges qualifications.” Tribe, who taught constitutional law at Harvard for nearly five decades, and Luttig, a conservative former judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals, wrote in their Atlantic article they endorsed Baude and Paulsen: “The former president’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, and the resulting attack on the US Capitol, place him squarely within the ambit of the disqualification clause, and he is therefore ineligible to serve as president ever again.”

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Fuller County, Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis has indicted former President Donald Trump and others under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). RICO legislation has been enacted nationwide so prosecutors can dismantle organized crime like the Mafia, whereupon any participation in a criminal enterprise can land you in jail. If an individual works towards the goals of the illicit group, even legal actions are punishable as a “co-conspirator.” You can be a secretary making coffee, but if you work for the cartels smuggling drugs, you can go to jail for a very long time.

the 1876 election for Rutherford B. Hayes, and the 1960 Nixon/Kennedy election. Democrats say that’s different because Hawaii was razor close, whereas Biden won Georgia by 12,000 votes. However, Trump’s team believed there was massive fraud, and sought the insurance of the alternate electors, just as Kennedy did.

Trump, in disputing the results of the 2020 election made a phone call to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger requesting help. “All I want to do is this. I just want to find 11,780 votes... Because we won the state,” Trump said. Famed liberal constitutional scholar Alan Dershowitz, former legal counsel for Al Gore, wrote a best-selling book called “Supreme Injustice” asserting that the 2000 election was stolen by Republican George Bush and the Supreme Court.

Steve Jones ruled against her lawsuit, prompting now Governor Kemp’s statement: “Judge Jones’ ruling exposes this legal effort for what it really is: a tool wielded by a politician hoping to wrongfully weaponize the legal system to further her own political goals.” Now Trump lawyer Ray Smith is indicted under RICO for filing lawsuits challenging the 2020 election. Will DA Willis indict Abrahms and all her associates under RICO for claiming her loss was fraudulent and filing a lawsuit, or has the legal system truly become a partisan political weapon?

Decision to reopen Mulholland Highway causes mixed views among residents LA County says it will ensure improvements on the road will be closely aligned with the Vision Zero goals

As the nation buckles up for a barnburner of a fight and growing suspicions that a seriously divided populace may erupt in violent confrontations fueled by dis- and misinformation, lies, and a mounting lack of confidence in both our leaders and our democratic institutions, it is neither hyperbole nor fantasy to imagine a rupture in the most successful democratic experiment in human history.

The logical decision-makers at the state level on disqualification would be either the secretary of state or a duly appointed state official. The decision would most certainly be challenged, and that challenge would go directly into court — either state or federal — and it would eventually make its way to the Supreme Court of the United States.

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The Cavallo Foundation held its second annual fundraiser before the tropical storm hit county

The souls of our founding fathers must truly be breaking at this juncture. However, there is a potentially bright line on the horizon that very well may offer us a lifeline, and it is totally bipartisan and steeped in constitutional foundation. Some of the brightest minds in constitutional construction and legal history are embarking on a theory that there is already an existing self-executing remedy in Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution that has been in existence since the end of the Civil War. It reads that no person shall “hold any [state or federal] office” if they’ve previously taken an oath of office and then “engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the US or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof.”

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The grandson of Frank Lloyd Wright built MAHMA, which honors him at the Malibu Coast Music Festival

Conservative legal scholars William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulson have written in a forthcoming law review article that the “January 6, 2021, rebellion disqualifies Trump under the 14th Amendment, arguing the section is still in effect and is ‘ready for use,’ and state officials can bar Trump from the ballot without any additional legislation or court rulings expressly permitting it,” according to an article by Alison Durkee writing in Forbes.

In addition, legal scholars J. Michael Luttig, a conservative, and left-leaning Laurence Tribe have recently written in the Atlantic that “no person who sought to overthrow our Constitution and

Since the background and language of constitutional law are foreign to most, the importance of this piece is to at least explore alternatives that could be important remedies to avoid a Constitutional crisis. In light of the time constraints until the 2024 presidential election and the rather tangled web of four indictments occurring in four different jurisdictions in a condensed period that will certainly see a frantic effort to repel what is projected to be a slew of delaying tactics, we might very well have found a remedy that already exists. Certainly the stakes for our democracy could not be higher. The issue was recently raised in the Republican Party debate by former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who when questioned about the issue, replied “over a year ago, I said that Donald Trump was morally disqualified from being president again as a result of what happened on Jan. 6. More people are understanding the importance of that, including conservative legal scholars.”

It will be worth following as the debate over disqualification could essentially be the escape valve increasing numbers of Democrats, Republicans, and Independents are yearning for.

Lance Simmens is an independent columnist for The Malibu Times, he along with Don Schmitz write a bi-weekly column on national topics from the perspective of their political leanings you can forward any comments you have to editorial @malibutimes.com.

One act identified in this indictment is that Trump tweeted “Georgia hearings now on @OANN. Amazing!” Tweeting out about a news channel covering hearings is First Amendment-protected, but it could cost Trump 20 years in jail. Historically such criminal organizations were obvious in their intent, so don’t get involved or you might do time. However, no consultants and lawyers of political campaigns believe they are involved in a criminal enterprise, so was the Trump team an illicit organization? Let’s unpack that.

Imagine an election whereupon a candidate’s campaign team arranges “contingent electors,” or as the indictment and media report, “false electors,” to cast their votes at the electoral college in contradiction to that certified by the secretary of state for insurance during a recount. That’s exactly what happened in

Regarding Trump 2020, he stated, “It’s pretty much the same thing I did and Professor Laurence Tribe did, and those of us who were on the Al Gore team. I was representing the voters of Palm Beach County, and we were saying ‘please check this county, check that county, find this vote find those votes. We think there are more votes. We did the same thing and Professor Tribe, wrote a legal memorandum essentially laying out a strategy very similar to the strategy for which these folks are being indicted today.”

So, a recount in Florida with a slew of legal challenges all the way to the Supreme Court was okay for Democrats, but recounts and legal challenges in Georgia for Republicans is illegal, and makes the Trump team a corrupt organization? Indicted Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani testified at legislative hearings in Georgia that they believed there was widespread election fraud, just like 2018 Democrat gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrahms “proudly” never conceded her defeat, claiming election fraud and voter suppression. She accused her opponent Republican Brian Kemp, who was secretary of state at the time of voter suppression. Last year Federal Judge

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Self-proclaimed “Proud Democrat” Willis co-hosted a fundraiser for the Democrat running against now Lt. Governor Burt Jones, who was a contingent elector for Trump. She sought indictment against Jones but dropped it when admonished by the court on her conflict. She herself posted on social media doubts about the Georgia election calling it “a mess,” claiming Fulton County officials were throwing ballots out, and affirming “A team of lawyers needs to watch them count every single vote.” Beyond hypocrisy.

The Texas attorney general filed a motion with the Supreme Court contesting the 2020 election in four states, including Georgia, with a joint amicus from 17 other state AGs. Should Willis file RICO indictments on those 18 state AGs? Legal matters run their course, but this spurious RICO indictment screams prosecutorial misconduct. The indictments piling up in highly partisan districts in the middle of the presidential campaign are bolstering the belief by millions of Americans that this is a banana republic effort to use the legal system to destroy a political opponent, and the Democrats are in a glass house.

Don Schmitz is an independent columnist for The Malibu Times, he along with Lance Simmens write a bi-weekly column on national topics from the perspective of their political leanings you can forward any comments you have to editorial@ malibutimes.com.

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The following incidents were reported between:

JUL 28 - JULY 30

 7/28 | Grand Theft

An estimated $1,577 worth of makeup cosmetics was stolen from CVS Pharmacy on Malibu Road. The victim said there were three suspects. The victim also said the suspects had stolen from the store before. The victim described one suspect as white and the other two were Persian. The women arrived in a white SUV and white van. The security footage was submitted for evidence.

 7/29 | Burglary

A vehicle parked near Cross Creek Road was broken into and an iPhone and wallet were stolen. The victim hid the key in the lockbox, went surfing, and upon return, the lock box was damaged and their vehicle was ransacked. The victim received a notification of an attempt charge at a Bloomingdale’s in Sherman Oaks for $15,000. The charge was declined. There were no security cameras available for evidence.

 7/30 | Vandalism

A vehicle on Trancas Canyon Road was vandalized, and the damage was estimated to cost $25. The victim said a group of motorcycle riders began yelling at her for driving too fast, and one went near her and smacked her side mirror, causing it to bend backward and the glass to pop out.

Malibu Chili CookOff returns Sept. 1-4

The Malibu Chili Cook-Off is a beloved tradition showcasing amazing food and entertainment. Enjoy delicious offerings from local restaurants, businesses, and artisans, along with DJ performances. The event features rides and other exciting activities. Event admission tickets are required for entry, and children 5 and under are free. Tickets must be purchased online; they will not be sold on-site. All proceeds from the Chili Cook-Off will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu. Visit the website for more information and ticket purchases at malibuchilicookoff.org.

Adamson House docents training available for the fall

Adamson House docents are trained volunteers who share the history, art, and architecture of the Amason House through guided tours. Docents also answer guest questions, staff the Malibu Lagoon Museum, and represent California State Parks.

This training includes classroom-style lectures with content specialties and hands-on training. Once trained, docents commit to 8.5 hours of service a month. Docents choose a shift from Wednesday to Saturday, 10:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“We lead tours of the historical Adamson house that highlight the rich history of Malibu and early California as well as architecture and art,” California State Parks Interpreter Allison Frye said. “We are entirely volunteer run — since the museum opened in 1983. California’s plan was to tear it down to build a parking lot but the community of Malibu came together

to save the home and then run it as a museum.”

The training fee is $50 which covers membership to the Adamson House Foundation and materials. Training and orientation begins on Sept. 20. Contact ah.volunteers@ parks.ca.gov. or (310)456-8432.

Malibu Middle and High School Campus Phase 1 hearing scheduled for Sept. 5

On Tuesday, Sept. 5, the Planning Commission will hold a hearing on the application for Coastal Development Permit No. 21-068 for Phase 1 of the Malibu Middle and High School Campus Specific Plan. The proposed development includes the construction of a new 36-foot tall, two-story high school building, reconfigured drive aisles, and associated development. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall in the council chambers and via teleconference. The details of the hearing, including viewing and commenting instructions, will be posted in advanced at malibucity. org.

Disaster Preparedness Risk Survey available online through August

The City of Malibu asks community members to assist local officials better plan for disasters and mitigate impacts by participating in a short survey. The Disaster Preparedness Risk Survey is being administered by MLC and Associates on behalf of Las Virgenes-Malibu Council of

Governments, which includes the cities of Malibu, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, and Westlake Village, as part of a recurring fiveyear Hazard Mitigation Planning process. To take the survey visit malibucuty.org/civicalerts. Survey will be available through the end of August 2023. The data gathered will help staff better plan for disasters as well as provide steps community members can take to mitigate risk and reduce the risk of loss.

Fall recreation programs now available

From September through November, community members can join afterschool programs, youth water polo, outdoor hikes, Parent And Me programs, excursions, swim team, the adult softball league, and special events such as Halloween Bu Bash and the Tiny Tot Olympics. Registration is now open on the website at malibucity.org/ register. To see details about all of the Community Services programs, visit the programs webpage at malibucity.org/communityservices.

Emily Shane Foundation to host upcoming fundraiser events

The Emily Shane Foundation is happy to announce the continuation of their annual partnership with the LA chapter of the nonprofit 3 Heart Strings for the month of September 2023. This is their third year of collaboration. 3 Heart Strings, founded and run by high school students with adult oversight, creates and sells unique bracelets and other products. It donates 100 percent of sales to support a different charity each month.

OBITUARIES

on Aug. 9, 2023, with Family and Friends by her side.

She was born to William Hayden Ahmanson and Patricia Cahoon Ahmanson on Nov. 12, 1953.

She is survived by her loving son Connor, her sisters, including her twin sister Amy, her brothers, and many beautiful nieces and nephews.

She graduated from Argyll Episcopal School for Girls, earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Pepperdine University, and received a RN degree in nursing from Mount Saint Mary’s College.

Timothy Joshua Hardaway II

For the entire month of September 2023, bracelet purchases will help support our SEA Program.

Prices range from $5 to $15 for individual bracelets; the bundle of all four is $45.00. A sheet of 11 reusable stickers cost $10.00. Access to purchase bracelets in addition to a sheet of reusable stickers created for the foundation will be available online as of Sept. 1 at The Emily Shane Foundation’s website, emilyshane.org, and/or at the 3 Heart Strings website, 3heartstrings.org. In addition, there will be in-person tabling events planned to be held in Malibu with specific locations and times noted below.

• Malibu — Malibu Chili CookOff Local’s Night — 23575 Civic Center Way — Friday, Sept. 1, from 4 to 10 p.m.

• Malibu — Point Dume Village Shopping Center — 29169 Heathercliff Road — Sunday, Sept. 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Malibu — Point Dume Village Shopping Center — Saturday, Sept. 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Emily Shane Foundation honors the memory of co-founders Ellen and Michel Shane’s daughter Emily, who was murdered on April 3, 2010, in Los Angeles. She was 13 years old and

in eighth grade.

LASD and LA County Fire Department to host wellness and safety event

Join the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriffs Station and the Los Angeles Fire Department for shared reflection on wellness and safety for the upcoming fire season on Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center 29900 Ladyface Court. Speakers include Capt. Jennifer Seetoo, Assistant Chief Drew Smith, and Las Virgenes Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Daniel Stepenosky. To RSVP email lost hills.howgroup@gmail.com no later than Tuesday, Sept. 5.

Lane closures for PCH and Las Flores project to begin after Labor Day weekend

Lane closures on PCH at Las Flores Canyon Road for work on Caltrans’ PCH/Las Flores Inter-

Her love of travel took her across the globe to Europe, Asia, and Africa, but she always considered Malibu, California, home, where she was a Red Cross volunteer and a dedicated member of her church.

She will be remembered by all who know her as a loving and compassionate Mother, Sister, Aunt, Nurse, friend, and animal lover who enriched the lives of many with her kind spirit and nurturing soul.

Her gentle spirit and beautiful essence will continue to inspire all who know her.

She will be missed.

1982 - 2023

T imothy Joshua Hardaway II, 41, of Agoura Hills, CA, passed away around April 16, 2023. He was known as Tim in his business world and Josh to his friends and family. Timothy was a charismatic and well-connected individual known for his ambition and diplomatically competitive nature in his professional life. He achieved great success throughout his 18-year career in the mortgage industry, starting out as a messenger clerk for the Los Angeles Public Library system in high school and transitioning to banking and finance during his college years.

Josh had a playful and jovial nature with his friends, often teasing around and engaging in entertaining antics. With those closest to his heart and in his comfort, he was a relaxed, quiet observer and rather private man. He had a passion for writing free verse poetry, enjoyed studying warfare philosophy and political strategy in his spare time, and was ever-primed for intellectual sparring and creative wordplay. One of his cherished pastimes was taking beach drives with his daughter Leyamae and former wife Nicole, accompanied by their three beloved rescue dogs, Buttons, Pieper, and Gizmo. These drives created treasured memories over the span of twenty-five years.

Joshua leaves behind his daughter Leyamae Azalea Hardaway, his former wife Nicole Elizabeth Hardaway, his mother Cynthia Estalena Harris, his brother Bijan Valentino Hansen, and his father, Robert Troy Hansen. He was preceded in death by his biological father, Timothy Sinatra Hardaway, and his aunt Renee Lynda Hardaway. Josh graduated from Calabasas High School and completed two years toward a Bachelor’s degree at California State University Northridge. Although not affiliated with any religion or belief system, Josh was raised in the faith of Jehovah’s Witnesses, later finding solace in his own spiritual journey.

A private service will be held to honor Josh’s life. In memory of Timothy Joshua Hardaway, contributions can be made to

Hardaway Special Needs Trust, which he established to ensure the lifetime care of his beloved daughter, who lives with significant disabilities. May Josh’s memory live on through the love and memories he shared with his family and friends.

Patricia Ahmanson McCord of Malibu, California, passed away peacefully

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fri sep 1

ADAMSON HOUSE DOCENT TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR THE FALL

Adamson House docents are trained volunteers who share the history, art, and architecture of the Adamson House through guided tours. Docents also answer guest questions, staff the Malibu Lagoon Museum, and represent California State Parks. The training fee is $50, which covers membership to the Adamson House Foundation and materials. Training and orientation begins on Sept. 20. Contact ah.volunteers@parks. ca.gov. or (310)456-8432.

FRI sep 1 -

MALIBU CHILI COOK-OFF FESTIVAL

The Malibu Chili Cook-Off is a beloved tradition showcasing amazing food and entertainment. Enjoy delicious offerings from local restaurants, businesses, and artisans, along with DJ performances. The event features rides and other exciting activities. Event admission tickets are required for entry, and children 5 and under are free. Tickets must be purchased online; they will not be sold on-site. All proceeds from the Chili Cook-Off will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu. Visit the website for more information and ticket purchases at malibuchilicookoff.org.

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tue sep 5

ANNUAL COMMUNITY FIRE SEASON BRIEFING VIRTUAL

Join LA County Fire Department Assistant Chief Drew Smith virtually on Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 6 p.m. for the annual Community Fire Season Briefing. All residents, employees, business and organization leaders, students, and other Malibu community members are invited to attend. Smith, a fire behavior analyst, will give a presentation on local live fuel moisture, expected weather patterns, and what that means for fire conditions in Malibu. To join the zoom presentation visit malibucity.org/ civicalerts.

thu sep 7

UNDERSTANDING FIRE WEATHER METRICS

Join the City of Malibu Fire Safety Liaisons Gabriel Etcheverry, Bradley Yocum, and Jerry Vandermeulen on Thursday, Sept. 7, at 6 p.m. for Firewise/Firesafe Communities, Understanding Fire Weather Metrics, Home Wildfire Hardening Meets Curb Appeal.

sat sep 9

SAMO FUND, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TINY PORCH CONTCERTS: A NIGHT WITH TAYLOR GOLDSMITH

The Santa Monica Mountains Fund, in partnership with Tiny Porch Concerts, presents a Night with Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes, Saturday, Sept. 9, at Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Highway, Agoura Hills. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the featured performance begins at 6:45 p.m. General Admission is $70 per person

Calling All Dogs of Summer!

on a first-come, first-served basis. To purchase tickets or for further information, go to www. samofund.org.

mon sep 11

WAVES OF FLAGS

Every September, Pepperdine University honors the lives lost in the 9/11 terrorist attacks with the Waves of Flags display. Located in Alumni Park along Pacific Coast Highway and Malibu Canyon Road, the display features nearly 3,000 flags — one for each innocent victim, including national flags representing the countries that lost citizens in the attack. Waves of Flags is a tribute that educates and commemorates the sacrifices made to keep our country safe and free.

tue sep 12

LASD AND LA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT TO HOST WELLNESS AND SAFETY

EVENT

Join the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriffs Station and the Los Angeles Fire Department for shared reflection on wellness and safety for the upcoming fire season on Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center, 29900 Ladyface Court. Speakers include Capt. Jennifer Seetoo, Assistant Chief Drew Smith, and Las Virgenes Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Daniel Stepenosky. To RSVP email lost hills.howgroup@gmail.com no later than Tuesday, Sept. 5.

thu sep 14

EARTHQUAKE THREAT IN SOCAL: ARE YOU PREPARED?

Join the California Institute of Technology (CalTech): SoCal

ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning Regional Coordinator Margaret Vinci on Thursday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. for a virtual workshop on earthquake threat in SoCal.

FRI sep 16 -17

TOPANGA ACTORS COMPANY AT THE MALIBU LIBRARY

Join the Topanga Actors Company on Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. for a staged reading of “The Lifespan of a Fact.” This is a script by Jeremy Kereken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell based on the book by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal. For more information visit, lacountylibrary.org/malibu.

wed sep 20

TSUNAMI ALERT AND WARNINGS

Join the Department of Conservation Tsunami Unit Engineering Geologist Nick Graehl and California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Senior Emergency Services Coordinator/Tsunami Planning Coordinator Matthew Palmer on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 6 p.m. for a virtual workshop.

wed sep 20

MALIBU LIBRARY SPEAKERS SERIES: SCOTT FREIMAN

The Malibu Library Speaker

Series welcomes Beatles expert Scott Freiman, presenting “Deconstructing Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” On Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 7 p.m. at Malibu City Hall. Freiman is a composer, musician, and software entrepreneur. He is the creator of “Deconstructing The Beatles,” a series of multimedia presentations about the composition and production techniques of the Fab Four. RSVPs are required. Register online or call Malibu Library at (310) 456-6438.

wed sep 27

ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE READINESS

Join Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Chris Soderlund on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 6 p.m. for a virtual workshop on active shooter response readiness.

SAT sep 30

MALIBU TRIATHLON

The Malibu Triathlon, presented by Super League Triathlon, returns to Zuma Beach for its 38th Annual swim-bike-run race weekend on Sept. 30 to Oct.

1. More than 5,000 athletes, including Hollywood celebrities, will test their fitness as they raise critical funds for the Pediatric Cancer Research Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Registration is open at www. MalibuTri.com/Register.

ONGOING

FARMERS MARKET

Shop for fresh fruits and veggies, prepared food, and more at the weekly Malibu Farmers Market on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Market at Legacy Park.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION SITTING GROUP

The Malibu Mindfulness Meditation Group meets Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. for a group sit and chat in Point Dume. The group is led by longtime local resident Michael Kory, who has been practicing Mindfulness Meditation for over 12 years and recently graduated a two-year teacher training program. Everyone is welcome, whether you are an experienced meditator or are a complete newbie. There are many benefits to be had both from giving yourself the gift of learning how to quiet the mind, and doing it in a group with the support of others. If you wish to attend, please email mmm@bu-dharma. com for more info.

BALLET SLIM AND TRIM

Develop better posture and improve balance, flexibility, and circulation during this onehour class. Class is Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Michael Landon Community Center. The instructor will also focus on body awareness, coordination, and stretching techniques. Please wear workout clothes and ballet shoes. No experience is necessary. Sign up at MalibuCity.org/Register to register for the month or pay a $5 drop-in rate, space permitting.

TAP/JAZZ DANCE COMBO

Enter stage right to the Senior Center’s new dance program. The class will consist of jazz warmups and stretches, followed by routines. Every dance taught will be straight from a Broadway musical. Instructed by Ann Monahan. The class is Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Civic Theater at Malibu City Hall. No experience is necessary. Register for the month or pay a $5 dropin rate, space permitting.

CARDIO SALSA AND STRETCH

An energetic Latin dance workout that incorporates salsa, cha-cha, and merengue in an easy-to-follow format. The cooldown will include stretching to relax the body. No dance experience necessary. Instructed by Jackline Daneshrad. The program is held on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Michael Landon Center at Malibu Bluffs Park. Sign up at MalibuCity.org/Register to register for the month, or pay a $5 drop-in rate, space permitting.

MAT PILATES PLUS

Relax, refresh, and build core

strength. Sessions are Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Michael Landon Community Center at Malibu Bluffs Park. Please bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. Sign up at MalibuCity.org/Register to register for the month, or pay a $5 drop-in rate, space permitting.

SENIOR STRETCH AND STRENGTH

Class is organized on Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Participants will focus on flexibility, balance, circulation, muscle tone, and breathing techniques. Class will be held outdoors at the Malibu Bluffs Park. Register for the month or pay a $5 drop-in rate. For additional information contact (310) 456-2489, Ext. 357, or visit malibucity.org/SeniorCenter.

MAT YOGA

Learn new poses, increase flexibility, and practice stretching techniques in a calm and relaxing environment. Bring your own yoga mat. Instructed by Daya Chrans. Class is organized on Tuesdays at the Senior Center at Malibu City Hall from 1 to 2 p.m. Sign up at MalibuCity.org/ Register to register for the month or pay a $5 drop-in rate, space permitting.

CHAIR YOGA

Yoga is a wonderful way to stretch the body and calm the mind. This class helps you develop a strong and flexible spine, feel ease in your joints, and be steady in your balance. Get fit while you sit! Join this peaceful hour of exercise. Instructed by Daya Chrans. Class is organized on Mondays at the Senior Center at Malibu City Hall from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

RELAX THROUGH COLORING

Did you know that coloring helps relieve stress? Join a free coloring program led by Judy Merrick at the Senior Center at Malibu City Hall on Wednesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. RSVP by calling the Malibu Senior Center at (310) 456-2489, Ext. 357.

CHOIR

Join an upbeat choir group and learn the fundamentals of singing and performing different styles of music. Group meets at Malibu City Hall Senior Center on Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. This is a great opportunity for socialization, self-expression, and learning through music. All levels are welcome. Instructed by Laura DeMieri Fercano. $5 per class.

KNITTING

Knitting with Sheila Rosenthal is organized every Monday and Friday at the Senior Center at Malibu City Hall from 9 to 10:30 a.m. This is an ongoing drop-in complimentary program. No experience is required. Please bring your own size 8 needles and one skein of yarn.

section Improvement Project are expected to begin after Labor Day (Sept. 4). The work will include upgrading traffic signal poles and related equipment, installing new conduit, signage, and striping. The work is expected to take three to four weeks.

Topanga Actors Company at The Malibu Library

Join the Topanga Actors Company Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16 and 17, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at The Malibu Library. This is a script by Jeremy Kereken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell based on the book by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal. Celebrated essayist D’Agata writes a transformative piece about a 16-year-old boy committing suicide in Las Vegas. The piece is stuffed with detail, but some of it may not be accurate. The magazine’s intern Fingal gets the job of fact-checking, and D’Agata and Fingal’s head-tohead battle mimics a boxing match as writer and fact-checker argue furiously. An eloquent, comedic, fastpaced play that puts nonfiction itself under a spotlight.

California Coastal Cleanup Day at Zuma Beach set for Sept. 23

Community members are invited to volunteer for the City of Malibu and Heal the Bay’s 2023 Malibu Coastal Cleanup Day at Zuma Lagoon and Westward Beach on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The day is California Coastal Cleanup Day, California’s largest annual volunteer event, when thousands of community volunteers across the state unite to protect our beach and ocean ecosystems. The event is a great way to keep Malibu’s beaches clean and protect its marine environment. It’s also a great activity for kids to learn about environmental protection and community service. For more information and to sign up, visit the website at www.eventbrite.com/e/ coastal-cleanup-day-2023-tickets-681853782017?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Free Gardening 101 Workshop on Sept. 30

LA County is offering a free Gardening 101 course covering the

simple techniques of drought-tolerant landscaping, organic gardening, and integrated pest management, on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in-person at City Hall. Learn how to improve your lawn and garden, conserve water, and reduce waste. No reservations needed. Participants can purchase compost bins at a discount after the workshop (check or cash only please). For more information, visit the website at pw.lacounty.gov/epd/ sg/wk_scheds.cfm

The Malibu Triathlon returns to

Malibu Sept. 30 to Oct. 1

The Malibu Triathlon, presented by Super League Triathlon, returns to Zuma Beach for its 38th Annual swim-bike-run race weekend on Sept. 30 to Oct. 1. More than 5,000 athletes, including Hollywood celebrities, will test their fitness as they raise critical funds for the Pediatric Cancer Research Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

Since 2007, the Malibu Triathlon has raised more than $17 million, resulting in the development of life-saving treatments that are helping children around the world in their fight against cancer. The acclaimed race welcomes triathlon enthusiasts, international athletes, celebrities and Fortune 500 companies all competing to raise money for the cause.

“I am inspired by the dedication and efforts of the participants in the Malibu Triathlon who run, swim and bike to raise funds for pediatric cancer research at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles,” says Alan Wayne MD, director of the Cancer and Blood Disease Institute at the hospital. “Thanks to the remarkable generosity of athletes and their supporters, we continue to lead progress in the fight against childhood cancer and blood diseases. Research is central to our mission and our successes, and I am immensely grateful to everyone involved in the triathlon for partnering with us to improve the outlook for children and adolescents with cancer and blood diseases.”

Celebrities from all walks of life will test their fitness on Sunday, Oct. 1, as they compete head-to-head in the Malibu Triathlon Celebrity Division, which comprises 0.5mile swim, 17-mile bike ride and/ or 4-mile run. Past participants have included Tom Cruise, Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Lopez, Zac Efron, Jennifer Garner, Felicity Huffman, Minnie Driver, Will Ferrell, the late Robin Williams and many more. Malibu Triathlon will announce the celebrity division participants for the 38th Annual race

in the coming weeks.

“The great part about the Malibu Triathlon is that it’s a chance for the everyday recreational athlete to push themselves in a physical fitness test alongside famous celebrities, all while raising critical funds for an amazing cause,” said Malibu Triathlon race director Brennan Lindner.

“We’re so thankful for every participant that takes part in the Malibu Triathlon. Because of their dedication and commitment to the cause, and the kind support of the Malibu community in hosting and supporting this event, we’re able to make a real impact on the fight against pediatric cancer.”

As part of the race weekend, the Super League Triathlon Championship Series race will take place Saturday, Sept. 30. The world’s premier swim-bike-run series, Super League Triathlon’s new competitive racing format provides a fast, dynamic and exhilarating show for spectators. The race will feature some of the world’s best athletes and Olympic medalists who will compete in the unique Eliminator format, with three rounds of fast swim, bike, and run action that sees the athletes towards the back cut from the race after each stage.

“Malibu Triathlon is the nation’s premier triathlon, which is why we’re excited to reintroduce Super League Triathlon to an area that loves the sport so much,” said Super League Triathlon CEO Michael D’hulst. “We’ve seen a great response to the first two installments of Super League Triathlon in Malibu and we’re excited to continue this new tradition with a globally broadcast race that has an inspiring lineup of World and Olympic champions, and is completely free to spectate.”

The full schedule of race weekend is below:

Saturday, Sept. 30. 7 a.m. PT

Super League Triathlon Championship Series

• Eliminator format. 3 x 300 m swim, 4.6 km bike, 1 km run

Individual, Corporate Challenge and Relay Olympic Distance Triathlon

• 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, 10 km run

Sunday, Oct. 1, 7 a.m. PT

• Celebrity Division Classic Distance Triathlon

• 0.5-mile swim, 17-mile bike, 4-mile run

• Individual, Corporate Challenge and Relay Classic Distance Triathlon

• 0.5-mile swim, 17-mile bike, 4-mile run

Registration is open at www. MalibuTri.com/Register.

For event details and information on the Malibu Triathlon visit MalibuTri.com. For information on the Super League Triathlon Championship Series, visit SuperLeagueTriathlon.com

Construction expected to start on Solstice Bridge Replacement Project in October

The award and approval of the contractor on the Caltrans Solstice Bridge Replacement Project will be completed in late August. Construction work is expected to begin in October. The project is expected to take 430 working days, with traffic controls in place. The city will post details on the work schedule and any lane closures as soon as they become available.

There will be lane closures on PCH between Santa Monica and Malibu while Caltrans conducts embankment repair, removal, and replacement of a broken storm drain system, and storm debris cleanup and removal on south and north lanes PCH between Las Flores Canyon Road and Decker Road.

West Basin district holding water conservation events in 2023

West Basin Municipal Water District invites Malibu community members to join their free Water Lab water conservation events in 2023. Join the classes in-person and hybrid remote. Go on water recycling facility tours. Participate in online chat sessions with water conservation experts. Learn about technology and plans to help secure our water future, ways to save water to help address the drought and save you money, and resources to help the community be resilient.

Attendees will get an in-depth look at the water journey and local water issues. Classes will take place on Wednesday evenings every other month.

• Wednesday, Sept. 13 – Emerging Water Saving Technologies

West Basin Chats – Grass Replacement: These online 30-minute question-and-answer sessions will focus on the Grass Replacement Rebate Program application process. Attendees will have the chance to get their specific questions answered by a West Basin representative. They will take place online on Wednesday evenings,

every other month.

Wednesday, Sept. 27

Community Updates: Speakers Bureau: West Basin offers presentations to organizations and businesses in their service area on a variety of water topics.

For more information about West Basin’s free water conservation water classes, workshops, and tours, visit the website and sign up at westbasin.org. (Go to Community/Classes, Workshops, & Tours).

Construction to begin on Traffic Signal Synchronization Project to improve safety and mobility

Construction is expected to start this month on the City of Malibu’s PCH Traffic Signal Synchronization Project, the city’s most significant measure to date to improve traffic safety and mobility on PCH, among the most important quality of life issues in Malibu. The project will take more than one year to complete. Communications lines will be installed between traffic signals on PCH from Topanga Canyon Boulevard to John Tyler Drive to synchronize them to existing traffic conditions, and they will be controlled by the Caltrans Traffic Management Center.

According to Caltrans, during the past 10 years, there have been more than 4,000 collisions on PCH in Malibu. Speeding and improper turns are the most common contributing factors to collisions, both of which will be directly addressed by the Signal Synchronization Project. The system can also be used to help emergency evacuations move quickly and safely. The $34.6 million project is fully funded through County Measure R transportation funds.

The city’s parcel on Civic Center Way and Webb Way will be used for storage of construction vehicles and materials, employee parking, and a temporary construction office, which will make the project more efficient and reduce vehicle traffic on PCH and Malibu Canyon. Per the city’s requests, the contractor will install screening and has committed to keeping the location clean. For more information, visit malibucity.org.

Sign up for e-notifications

The city maintains a robust e-notification system so the community can stay informed about all the city’s activities. Sign up to receive messages by text or email on the city’s e-notifications page at malibucity.org/civicalerts.

Updated Zonehaven Evacuation Zone maps for Malibu to be sent

Know your zone! The City of Malibu will be mailing out information cards to all households in Malibu about the updated Zonehaven Evacuation Zone numbers for Malibu. Malibu’s zones are now numbered MAL-C111 to MAL-C114. Los Angeles County adopted new official disaster response and evacuation zones and the new Zonehaven AWARE online tool in November 2022. All county agencies and cities, including the City of Malibu, will adhere to them in a disaster. The new zones for Malibu are the same as the city’s evacuation zones (11-14) that were adopted in February 2020 as part of the city’s official Mass Evacuation Plan, following a recommendation after the Woolsey Fire.

Residents, businesses, students, employees and other community members are encouraged to look up the new zones for their home, business, or school, and familiarize themselves with Zonehaven. During a disaster, Zonehaven will show valuable information specific to the location, such as emergency services, status updates, shelter locations, roadblocks, evacuation routes and more. Remember your zone — they will be referred to in alerts and public messaging during any large-scale emergency incidents in LA County.

Residents can get emergency preparedness backpack with home wildfire assessment

Malibu residents who complete a free Home Wildfire Hardening Assessment with the City of Malibu will receive a free rolling emergency preparedness backpack. The handy backpacks are a valuable addition to your “go kit” and can help you be better prepared to evacuate quickly in case of a wildfire or other disasters. They are only available while supplies last, so schedule your appointment now. The city’s Fire Safety Liaisons will conduct a 30- to 60-minute exterior inspection of your property looking at what can be done to make it less vulnerable to the millions of flying embers from a wind-driven wildfire, a leading cause of homes burning down in wildfires. You’ll get a checklist of steps to take, such as removing dead vegetation or wood furniture that is touching the house, to harden your property. For more information or to schedule a free Home Wildfire Hardening Assessment, visit malibucity.org/firesafety or call (310) 456-2489, ext. 238, or email FireSafety@MalibuCity.org.

41st Annual Malibu Chili Cook-Off returns this weekend

during their visit, and be available by phone throughout their stay.

By SAMANTHA BRAVO

The highly anticipated Malibu Chili Cook-Off event returns this Labor Day weekend for the 41st annual Malibu Chili Cook-Off, which runs Friday, Sept. 1, through Monday, Sept. 4. The four-day event brings together friends, families, local businesses and restaurants for a weekend of fun in the sun and to crown the ultimate Chili Cook-Off winner. All proceeds from the event benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu (BGCM) and its year-round youth and community services, including the BGCM Wellness Center.

Boys & Girls Club of Malibu Chief Executive Officer Kasey Earnest extends her gratitude to their vendors, businesses, and their sponsor partners for their support.

The list includes, The Malibu Times, Barefoot Dreams, Alphapals, Bright Event Rentals, Universal Music Group, Aviator Nation, Havaianas, Outerknown, Rancho West Beer, Summer Somewhere Wines, Flying Embers, Open Water, Optimist Drinks along with the event’s newest partners California Naturals, Malibu Brewing Co, Known Supply, LaCroix, Bones Love Milk, State Farm/Efrain Cazares, and more.

Some of the chili vendors that are returning are Dukes Malibu, Beyond Meat, and more. Food trucks will be offering a variety of carnival foods, such as ice cream and funnel cakes. One of the newest restaurants coming to Malibu’s Park at Cross Creek, Irv’s Burger and Prince Street Pizza, will also be participating in the festivities.

The Chili Awards are on Saturday, Sept. 2, from 5 to 6 p.m., the Skate Contest is on Sunday, Sept. 3 from 3 to 4:00 p.m., and Community Day is on Monday, Sept. 4, from 1 to 8 p.m. where tickets will be $20.

“We really want to encourage families

and kids to come out that day,” Earnest said.

The event is also enacting a new chaperone policy to ensure the safety of all guests.

“We’ve been getting a lot of support from the parent community. Obviously our goal is to make the event as safe as possible for everyone,” Earnest said. “This is about child safety, youth safety, and the chaperone policy will be enforced.”

“The safety and well-being of all guests are paramount to us. We have heard parent concerns regarding challenges with unsupervised young adults, as well as unruly and disrespectful behavior to other attendees and event staff,” the website says. “We aim

to promote a positive guest experience and a safe, fun, family-family environment, thus we have decided to enact a chaperone policy.”

The policy includes:

• Guests under the age of 18 will require a chaperone

• Guests 18 years of age and older do not require a chaperone Chaperones must be 21 years of age and older and may chaperone up to five guests

• Guests under 18 will NOT be allowed to enter the venue without a chaperone.

No ticket refunds will be accommodated.

• ID checks will be enforced upon entry. A physical valid government-issued ID is required for guests 18 and older (physical ID required, no photos). If you are unable to provide proof of your age, you may be denied admission

• It is HIGHLY recommended ALL tickets for chaperones be pre-purchased before arriving to the event (due to poor cell reception, and no public Wi-Fi, attempting to purchase tickets upon arrival is NOT recommended)

• Chaperones must accompany their party during entry, remain inside the venue

Guests under the age of 18 who are found inside the venue unaccompanied by a chaperone will be subject to ejection. No refunds will be accommodated. This policy is in effect for all event days and hours, until further notice, and is subject to change.

Earnest said they have also redesignated the little kid carnival rides into their own space for parents with small children.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their empty reusable water bottles and take advantage of the refillable water stations provided.

With something for everyone, this year’s Chili Cook-Off ensures an unforgettable experience for all ages.

Adults who attend are encouraged to unwind at the Barefoot Dreams Lounge, a cozy-chic oasis where beer and local wine varieties will be served. Separately, plenty of activities curated explicitly for kids will be available, including a 24-foot-high rock climbing wall presented by Alphapals and a new junior carnival area featuring rides for ages 2-10.

Alongside the diverse array of activities and performances will be the 4th Annual Johnny Strange Legacy Skate Competition, which will take place on Sunday, Sept. 3. This will include jam-session-style competitions for intermediate and advanced competitors of all genders, with cash prizes awarded to the winners. The Bones Love Milk Skateboard Mini Ramp will be available throughout the weekend, offering public skate and practice session opportunities for those eager to refine their skateboarding skills. Visit malibuchilicookoff.org/skate to learn more.

Children 5 and under receive free admission. Event admission tickets are required for entry into the venue and are only sold online, there is no box office on-site. Guests can purchase a four-day pass or single-day ticket online at malibuchilidcookoff.org. Carnival ride tickets/passes and game credits are sold separately. Refunds will not be accommodated.

powder and smoked tomatoes and our special steak sauce help to form the base, and I use all sorts of chili peppers for the pastes, including Anaheim, Guajillo and Chipotle chilis.”

“Chef D. and her team were the mastermind behind the Beyond Meat Vegan Chili that won first prize last year,” said Sidney Sauter, director of quick food service at Beyond Meat.

Heartily agreeing, Chef D. elaborated, “The vegan chili will be super-packed with protein as it has a double plant-based protein which provides a protein level that matches animal protein and, importantly, it’s also cholesterol free.”

Sauter noted that a Beyond Meat food truck also will be at the event, providing attendees with even more vegan cuisine.

“All the proceeds from both the chili that we sell and the food truck go directly to the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu,” Sauter said. “That’s what the event is all about.”

Dan Morales is spearheading Universal Music Group’s submis sion of chili, also in both the meat and vegan categories. By day, Mo rales is the business’ chief informa tion officer in charge of all things technology.

“I’m passionate about cooking in my leisure time.” Morales said, manifesting that clearly, he takes his chili recipes seriously. “This year

we’ve modified our Vegan Texas Impossible Chili slightly and our Texas Brisket Chili will include fresh jalapeno, pasilla and red bell peppers. Then, it’s important to note that I add in ancho, paseo and New Mexico chili powders.”

So, how did a music industry executive end up spooning up chili at Malibu’s biggest community event every year?

“Universal’s involvement in the Malibu Chili Cook-Off happened accidentally when an employee jokingly suggested that the company compete in the chili cook-off,” he said. “So, we did and we won prizes in both the vegan and meat catego-

ries that first year!”

Morales noted that, like Beyond Meat, 100 percent of the proceeds from Universal’s chili sales go to the Boys & Girls Club.

“We are all in the Cook-Off for philanthropy, but also for fun as our employees love to get out and volun teer,” he said. “Even employees’ kids get involved, and by doing so, they qualify for volunteer hours.”

Chili winners will be announced on Saturday, Sept. 2, at 5 p.m.

Chef D. and Chef Morales — and all the chef contestants — invite Malibuites to bring a hearty appe tite and a discerning palate. May the best chili win!

Crowds gather at the Malibu Chili Cook-Off in 2022. This year’s Cook-Off will run from Friday, Sept. 1, to Monday, Sept. 4. Photo by Devon Meyers/TMT.

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Event is enacting a new chaperone policy to ensure the safety of all guests

Chef Diana Stravaridis of Beyond Meat shows her chili entry at the 2022 Malibu Chili Cook-Off.

Dan Morales, chief information officer at Universal Music Group, shows off his chili entry at the 2022 Malibu Chili Cook-Off. Photos by Matthew Seifnia

Malibu’s labor shortage presents obstacles for employers

several employees working at the venue for more than a decade.

“My secret to keeping employees in Malibu is that I lead by example, and I am always compassionate,” Knapp said. “I’ve been the manager for 10 years and just like Steve McQueen in ‘Papillon,’ I’m still standing.”

By BARBARA BURKE Special to The Malibu Times

Many readers have likely experienced frustration when trying to purchase items at a Malibu store, order food at a local eatery, or obtain services from city personnel. On any given day, signs that say, “Job available. Inquire within,” or words to that effect, are posted at entrances of establishments. Concerns regarding understaffing present perennial problems for local business owners.

“The labor shortage is very difficult,” said Gene Arnold, proprietor of The Vitamin Barn, a health foods store and food counter favored by many locals. “Malibu is an affluent community and, therefore, many of the teens don’t get jobs.”

“Employees are hard to get and

keeping them is also a challenge,”

Arnold added. “Malibu’s labor shortage is amplified by the fact that people who work in many local jobs can’t afford to live here.”

Despite these obstacles, most employees at the Vitamin Barn have worked there for many years.

Veteran Joe Grochalski has worked at the business since 1991. Freddy

with a lot of people” loading thousands of pounds of supplies, batteries and food into Paradise Cove.

“They were trying to keep us out,” he said. “The captain was threatened by the Coast Guard. We heard there were people who needed shovels, gas, generators, so our supplies were delivered to Point Dume and distributed.”

The national press took interest.

“After that it became clear that we needed to start disseminating information to fire victims,” Kerbox said. “People needed information on what to do, how to get insurance, legal advice.”

Kerbox helped steer Operation Recovery Malibu to help do that.

Woolsey Fire victims met at the Malibu

Alvarado has worked there for 27 years and Lucy Yafi for 19 years.

So, one might wonder about Arnold’s secret for retaining employees.

“I’ve held the band together for a long time,” Arnold said. “To do so, I’ve had to be flexible and I’ve been supportive of my staff members. Overall, an employer has to have a good business environment where

Jewish Center and Synagogue and then at the Malibu Library for informational meetings with attorneys, real estate professionals, and insurance agents. “We were a conduit for this information,” Kerbox said.

A videographer, Kerbox livestreamed the meetings to the rest of the community. “One of the most innovative things we did was helping people who were bombarded by attorneys and insurance companies,” he said.

Operation Recovery Malibu worked as a clearing house of sorts, vetting legal firms, insurance agents, and others to make presentations on what they could do best for Woolsey victims.

When the Maui fire struck, Kerbox immediately went into action. He has close ties to the island as he grew up in Oahu and has family in Maui, saying “we’re connected.” He knew he could use

people are comfortable working.”

Local corporate employers face more challenges, he noted, adding, “For instance, Whole Foods in Malibu is always short-handed. I treat my people better because my employees are like family.”

Over at Cafe Habana, Manager Dave Knapp has also overseen an impressively consistent staff, with

Kerbox said.

his experience in Malibu to help Maui. He termed it his “calling.” Kerbox and Strumpf, formed OperationRecoveryMaui.org as a nonprofit.

The Kerbox family name is well-known in Hawaii as his brother, Buzzy Kerbox, won a World Surfing Championship representing Hawaii and with Laird Hamilton invented tow-in surfing on mega waves. With Buzzy’s help and name recognition, the nonprofit has hit the ground running.

“We’re using video and social media as our voice,” Kerbox stated. Using drone footage, Kerbox captures on video what is happening in off-limits areas to confirm or deny unsubstantiated reports. The nonprofit supplies drone videos of destroyed property to victims.

“We have footage of every home that was burned that we’re making available to people who need it for insurance claims,”

As an aside, Knapp commented that almost everyone on his staff is pursuing a career in arts as a side gig. Knapp knows what his employees’ avocations are, and he supports their pursuits.

Business patrons notice the difference when employees are happy.

“The Vitamin Barn team seems happier when their customers are happier, as if it’s not about the sale, but more about the difference they make in the lives of our health and healing,” customer Randy Turrow said. “This is why their continued success is our prosperity and is so vital to what we are proud to call our special Malibu community.”

However, other than knowing your employees well and supporting them, local employers often wonder

Initial funding was provided by a “generous real estate brokerage,” according to Kerbox. A boots-on-theground approach is being used because his organization and others have been frustrated by the red tape associated with government relief.

“Our organization is going to champion giving resources to people directly on a oneon-one basis,” Kerbox said. “The thing we did successfully in Malibu was these big meetings. Here it’s more challenging. There’s no phone service, computers. It’s dangerous here. There’s anger beyond comprehension; frustration, it’s just beginning.”

Kerbox was among 20 people who erected 150 crosses at the Kamehameha property above Lahaina tying 1,100 ribbons there.

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“We’re small and getting smaller,” but have seen a balance in students exiting and entering grade levels.

“Every new year, obviously, our goal is growth and learning, but being a small school in a small town and continuing to foster the sense of community and belonging that makes school worth going to,” Miller said. He continued, “Malibu Middle/High School’s Annual Back to School Night will also take place in September. Back to School Night is an opportunity to share expectations for students and for you to know what to expect from us as partners in your student’s learning.”

The Malibu Middle School back-to-school night is on Thursday, Sept. 14, and the Malibu High School is on Sept. 28. For more information visit, smmusd.org.

Parents and students for Webster and Malibu Elementary School, and Malibu Middle/High School are also invited to hear from their district representatives for an “Ice Cream Social Chillin’ with Our School Leaders” on Thursday, Aug. 31, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Malibu Middle School Quad. Students will also be able to welcome Superintendent Dr. Antonio Shelton and the new Malibu Middle School Principal Greg Schellenberg.

what else they can do to attract and retain employees.

One creative solution unique to Malibu that is just rolling out is the Member Employees Incentive Program created by the Malibu Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce. MEIP is a globalized employee discount for any employee of a participating business, whereby they can access a menu of other participating businesses’ discounts with a user-friendly app, explained Chris Wizner, immediate past chair of the Chamber. After talking with local employers and employees about the challenges faced by Malibu businesses following the Woolsey Fire and the Pandemic, Wizner realized that implementing MEIP through the Chamber would help to support a better lifestyle for employees who commute. MEIP is graciously sponsored by The City of Malibu and HRL Laboratories, Barbara Bruderlin, CEO of the Chamber, said.

To inquire about the MEIP program, email Bruderlin at ceo@ malibu.org.

“We absolutely believe that there are 900 people missing,” he said. “We do not believe what we’re hearing at all. Nobody does. People here are furious. They just want the truth. It’s very chaotic here.

“People here are concerned about a land grab, but the big issue now is the toxic waste. If that gets into the ocean it will be Armageddon for Hawaii.”

Kerbox explained many old structures built in Lahaina, Maui’s cultural gem, used cane plywood that contains arsenic. He fears a wind event could blow the residue gas, oils, plastics, asbestos, and other hazardous materials throughout the islands.

Kerbox bought a one-way ticket to Maui with no idea when he’ll return home, saying “This is the long haul. A lot of people from Malibu are Maui people and they need help. A lot is on the line.”

See more at Operationrecoverymaui.org

Malibu High School Principal Patrick Miller was seen directing traffic on the first day.

On the first day of the school year, Malibu Middle/High School faculty were seen helping students with their schedules. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT

Loyal and happy employees at Malibu’s Vitamin Barn share a moment in front of their eatery’s counter: (From left) Gene Arnold, co-owner Diane Arnold, Lucy Yafi, Carlos Hernandez, Scott Horton, and Freddie Alvarado. Photo by Barbara Burke/TMT

21-year-old killed at Las Tunas Beach was known as a ‘miracle baby’

Emmanuel Baltazar Silva’s family said he was a loving son, brother, and, amongst all, an amazing father

By SAMANTHA BRAVO Of The Malibu Times

“He was my miracle baby,” mother Patricia Silvia said about her son Emmanuel Baltazar Silva. “It was hard for me to get pregnant, and when I was pregnant and I suffered from domestic violence, I almost had a miscarriage when he was a month in my belly, and then on the delivery, both of us almost died, that’s why I chose his name Emmanuel because it means ‘God is with us.’”

Last week, Emmanuel Baltazar Silva the 21-year-old who was found with stab wounds near the lifeguard tower at Las Tunas Beach on Tuesday, Aug 22, around 11 p.m.

“He was a lovable baby, a lovable son,” Silva said. “I have four kids, and from the four kids, he was the most quietest, never gave me any trouble.”

Silva said Emmanuel was able to finish high school and gave her her first grandbaby.

“He made me a grandma for the first time and I was crazy, my first grandbaby was like a reward,” Silva said. “He would always work for his baby, he loved all his family. He was a good baby, a good son, a good brother.”

Emmanuel lived with his mom the past

few months because he was going through a divorce. He was also trying to get custody of his 3-month-old son.

“He loved spoiling his siblings; I even told him, ‘stop spoiling them,’ he said, ‘Just let me mommy,’” Silva said. “When he moved back, he was so happy, enjoying seeing his cousins.”

On Saturday, Aug. 26, his mother, and

family placed a cross with his name near the lifeguard tower at Las Tunas Beach.

“He was so handsome and so tall — he was such a gentleman. I always try to teach him to be respectful, especially with the women, because I went through domestic violence with the dad, I was trying to try to teach them to do the opposite,” Silva said.

“He would say, ‘Trust me mom, you raised

a good son, a good man. I’m not going to be like that, I’m going to watch my baby grow up, and teach him how to take care of his women and his babies.’”

“He was always dancing, singing, and kissing me, since he was little,” Silva said.

The family has created a GoFundMe to help pay for funeral expenses. Link to gofundme: gofundme.com/f/emmanuel-baltazar?utm_campaign=p_cp+sharesheet&utm_medium=sms&utm_source=customer

“Emmanuel was the victim from the stabbing in Malibu, and we would greatly appreciate all the help. It was a sudden death that none of us expected, and left his mother with all the funeral expenses,” the post says. “Emmanuel was a good-hearted, kind-spirited person loved by everyone he came across. He was a loving son, brother, and amongst all, an amazing father. Just his mere presence would light up any room he walked into. He left behind all his dreams, and plans for the future, also leaving behind all of his family with a broken heart.”

They also placed a sign at Las Tunas Beach asking anyone with any information to contact (323)890-5500.

Iconic Gladstones restaurant set to close after 50 years in business

Wolfgang Puck plans to open new restaurant at the location

By JUDY ABEL Special to The Malibu Times

After 50 years, Gladstones is set to close for good. The last day to order from the iconic restaurant at Sunset and Pacific Coast Highway is said to be Sept. 15.

That’s the date a concessions agreement with the county runs out. The agreement was with the restaurant’s last owner, former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan, who passed away in April. Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck has had his eye on the spot for years and

made a proposal to the county to take over the spot five years ago.

Puck has teamed with famed architect Frank Gehry to build an entire new look for the space that is said to include a walkup window for to-go orders, a public deck, and a stop for the Big Blue Bus in an effort to provide more access to the beach.

If the Puck arrangement goes as planned, demolition would begin in 2024 with a new restaurant debuting sometime in 2025. Twenty years ago, Gladstones was the highest-grossing restaurant in all of Los Angeles. It was remodeled 10 years ago, but never again reached its former popularity. It’s named Gladstones Malibu, but it is technically in Pacific Palisades.

(Left) On Saturday, Aug. 26, the family of Emmanuel Baltazar Silva, who died from stab wounds on Tuesday, Aug. 22, placed a cross with his name near the lifeguard tower at Las Tunas Beach. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT (Right) An undated photo of Emmanuel Baltazar Silva. Contributed Photo

Assistant General Manager Alexander Pension, with Gladstones employees, smiles for a photo before opening the restaurant on Thursday, Aug. 24. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT

The entrance to Gladstones is shown at Sunset and Pacific Coast Highway. The iconic Malibu restaurant is set to close in September.

where their children are from and where they’re going. It’s the sharing of our stories and sharing our common humanity.”

She said the Labor Exchange’s positive impact over the years is immeasurable. Beyond the families of the laborers are business owners that receive service, families who have their homes improved by laborers from the MCLE, student volunteers from Pepperdine University and Malibu High School who earn volunteer hours and learn about serving others within their community, and elderly citizens who participate in programs put on by the MCLE who all have had their lives impacted by the MCLE’s commitment to Malibu.

“We know we impact people, we are confident of that. We move them forward, we support where it is they want to go,” Gabbard said. “The legacy of our Labor Exchange has left within the community is one of cooperation. We need them, and they

officials regarding the communications tower.

“They have agreed to come forward with a plan to repaint the tower to a neutral color and we also currently exceed the maximum height allowed,” McClary said. “They accepted that and indicated that they may ask the Planning Commission for a variance of the height, [and] the color change would also need to come back and be approved by the Planning Commission. A CUP [Conditional Use Permit] will also need to be approved before the tower could operate.”

McClary said they will also begin assisting with the relocation of the Malibu Farmers Market to the Santa Monica College Malibu campus.

“The college and the county are ready to assist Cornucopia with returning the market back to its location at the college and avoid any disruptions to the schedule

need us. It’s been a symbiotic relationship. We’re people who share this planet, share this city, share the joys of being alive.”

Candy Morales is a nanny and housekeeper and has worked with the MCLE since 2005.

She said her experience with the organization has been a blessing.

“It’s a place that has provided a great help to me,” Morales said. “Places like these don’t expect payment, they only seek to help. It’s been a great resource for me.”

She said she was happy to be a part of the volunteer team who helped put on the fiesta.

“I was happy to have the opportunity to give back [to MCLE],” Morales said.

“Everything the organization does for the community should be celebrated, and today is a testament to all the organization has done to survive this long and help so many people along the way.”

Rose Vazquez also works as a nanny with the MCLE and said she has had wonderful experience getting work through the organization.

“I have met Kay [Gabbard] and Oscar

when the current TUP for the use of legacy park expires on October 7,” McClary said.

Mayor Bruce Silverstein asked McClary if the reason for the sheriff’s substation being held from opening is due to the communications tower.

“That is the question that we raised in the meeting and the county staff is reaching out to the sheriff’s to get some clarification on that, we got some mixed messages in the meeting and we’re hoping to get that cleared up soon,” McClary said.

In the last City Council meeting on Aug. 14, Malibu/Lost Hills

Capt. Jennifer Seetoo attended the meeting and said she has not received the keys for the substation because of delays with the tower.

“Right now, we are waiting for a use permit, and because of some things with the antenna, we are still waiting,” Seetoo said during that meeting. “I don’t even have the key to get in to the substation yet, and

[Mondragón] and others on the team and they’re very giving, generous souls,” Vazquez said. “They are truly here to serve the community.”

Mondragón reflected on the very beginning of the MCLE. He said he remembered that a mission was established to help. To be of service to all those who sought opportunity. He said in 30 years time, he is proud of what the MCLE has accomplished and how they have established themselves as a beacon of hope, opportunity and community service.

“Through fires, rain, and everything that has affected Malibu, we have served our community,” Mondragón said. “Within our 30 years, we have served at least 20,000 workers. And through those workers we help their families. We have had young adults visit and tell us, ‘My father worked here, and with that help I went to school and I’ve graduated!’ These are accomplishments that feel unbelievable.”

Mondragón said the legacy that the Labor Exchange has been not just that they have helped so many, but that they have cultivated

until I get the key and the permit is signed, that is when I will be able to enter the station.”

Sgt. Chris Soderlund provided a report on the beach team and illegal parking, and said 17 vehicles were towed.

Soderlund said they will be fully staffed for the upcoming Malibu Chili Cook-Off event this weekend.

Soderlund said they issued 27 traffic citations near Nobu in the last two weeks.

“The deputies are out there in high visibility, and it looks like we’re making a difference,” he said. “I haven’t been able to get any parking enforcement officers out there to work, but we’ve been hiring motorcycle deputies, so they’re going to be with the traffic citations.”

During council updates, Steve Uhring said he has been told business leases are being cancelled at the Lumber Yard.

“They’re being kicked out of the Lumber Yard,” Uhring said. “I mentioned that to [Assistant City Man-

a culture of help among the community that has led to a spread of service from one person to the next. He said he is proud of the volunteers and laborers who have invested their time, love, and hard work to help the MCLE survive through highs and lows.

“The work here is a real labor of love. Not just in a poetic sense, but in a true sense. The efforts of everyone who volunteers, they make great things happen,” he said.

The fiesta was sponsored by Don Howarth, Suzelle M. Smith and Thrivent, as well as Kristy’s Malibu and Malibu Ice Cream who provided the food and desserts at the event.

The evening featured a traditional Oaxacan dance, La Guelaguetza, by Grupo Folklorico, mariachi music by Mariachi Jocotepec, and a 30th anniversary video tribute by Jason Flaster.

MCLE Community Relations Coordinator Maria Arguelles Castilla said a lot of planning went into the fiesta, but she was happy to see how great everyone’s efforts came together to bring smiles to the faces of their guests.

ager] Joseph Toney and [Planning Director] Richard Mollica and both of them have agreed to look into it... and as soon as I learn more, I will get back to you with information on that.”

The City Council approved the professional services agreement with California Skateparks related to repairs of the Temporary Skate Park.

On Aug. 21, 2019, the council approved using the Case property adjacent to Malibu Bluffs Park as the location for a Temporary Skate Park (TSP).

On Jan. 30, 2020, the city began an agreement with American Ramp Company for design services for the TSP. The project required constructing, furnishing, and installing skate park lumber framed equipment and structures, Skatelite pro riding surfaces, metal railings, platform and ramp framing, ramp panel assembly, transitions, decks, safety rails, metal work, footings, and foundations. The construction contract was awarded

“The board was great,” she said. “We have a hard working board, and it was a couple months of planning, but it’s really nice to see some of the workers, supporters of the Labor Exchange here together having a good time, watching some dances.”

She said her experience with the MCLE has been a source of motivation to her.

“The workers and our board motivate me every day. The stories of our workers, all their experiences, and their strength have been so inspiring to me. It’s a very impactful part of my job and I’ve just been glad to be able to be a support,” Arguelles Castilla said.

As the MCLE looks forward to the next 30 years, the organization is committed to growing its reach in serving others by continuing to be a source of skilled labor, but also opening its doors to the community for training workshops and classes.

Residents and community members are urged to visit malibucommunitylaborexchange. org to seek services or skilled labor and to contribute to the MCLE and the campaign for Mondragón to stay on as director.

to California Skateparks on April 13, 2020. The work was completed on July 13, 2020.

The council received an update and approved the Zoning Map Amendment No. 17-002 and Zoning Text Amendment No. 20-001 (Sea View Hotel Project).

Toney presented the Comprehensive Development Services Review Report.

In an effort to improve operations and services related to development services, the city initiated a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Comprehensive Development Services Review. The city chose Baker Tilly US, LLP to lead the initiative, which pertains to all city departments involved in permitting, mainly Planning, Environmental Sustainability, and Public Works. The goal was to identify all related areas in need of improvement and provide recommendations. The assessment reviewed all aspects of the city’s processes in identifying appropriate organization structure

and culture, resource needs, technology requirements, regulations, and process documentation.

Baker Tilly was engaged to conduct a comprehensive assessment of Malibu’s development review process. The development review process is a significant and highly visible role for city government and one which has major implications on community quality of life, property interests, and the organization itself.

The Development Services Ad Hoc Committee met on Thursday, Aug. 3, for a preliminary review of the Development Services Review Report with the city manager, department heads and Baker Tilly.

In summary, according to the agenda, there are three main areas that need to be addressed which are accompanied by 46 recommendations:

Policies and Regulations — there are conflicting codes and inconsistent guidance that needs to be corrected and updated Staffing Resources — staffing levels need to be increased along with bandwidth to accomplish the workload Management System — the tools, techniques, methods, governance structure, and technology need to be improved and updated.

Public speakers shared their concerns about the inconsistency in the permitting process in Malibu. One public speaker said he has been trying to obtain his permit for 19 years.

“My dreams were completely destroyed; my kids, we’re supposed to grow up in that house,” he said. “Well they’re all in college now, it’s over, I can’t do it now and that can’t be replaced.”

After public comment, the council received and filed the report.

“This is being incorporated into the city goals that we’re developing for this year, and so we’ll be bringing that back formally for adoption from council so we can get into the details at that point,” McClary said.

The last item on the agenda was the Road Race Request for Proposals. The council approved the proposal, which includes a maximum of two race organizers to conduct race events in city limits through 2028.

The next city council meeting is scheduled for Monday, Sept.

Members of the Grupo Folklorico pose for a photo before beginning their traditional Oaxacan dance performance at the MLCE fiesta.

Malibu High School student volunteers (from left) Alex Murphy, Topher Hilling, Aidan Colburn, Vera Kibler, and Camille Garvin pose for a photo before serving food at the MCLE fiesta. Photos by Emmanuel Luissi

Rose Vazquez shares a laugh with student volunteer Alex Murphy at the MCLE’s 30th anniversary fiesta.

Grupo Folklorico performs a traditional Oaxacan dance at the MCLE’s 30th anniversary celebration.

Malibu Life

Rabbi Cantor Marcelo Gindlin is installed as senior leader of Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue

beloved leader at the Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue was installed Saturday night, Aug. 26, at the senior rabbi for the local Jewish congregation. Two hundred and fifty people from Malibu and beyond attended a cheerful and meaningful service to elevate Rabbi Cantor Marcelo Gindlin as senior rabbi at MJCS.

Gindlin is not only beloved at the synagogue where he leads a diverse and inclusive congregation, but also in the community at large. Since he arrived in Malibu from his native Argentina, Gindlin has committed himself to community service. He’s been honored with a Dolphin Award for spearheading and working tirelessly with Hand-in-Hand, a social inclusion program that provides social connections, learning, and fun for people of all abilities and ages. The 54-year-old Gindlin who began his tenure at MJCS as cantor, leading the liturgical music program during services, quickly became a valued community member with his infectious personality, charm and talent.

He graduated from the Seminario Rabinico Latinoamericano in Buenos Aires with a master’s degree in music therapy. Gindlin has extensive experience as a teacher, composer, choir director and performer. He has delighted audiences at concerts in Los Angeles, Europe, and South America with his radiant personality that lights up the stage yet conveys warmth and connection. He has been the full-time cantor at the Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue (MJC&S)

since 2000. It was during the pandemic that Gindlin went to rabbinical school while still serving MJCS in his full-time position.

Rabbi Emerita Judith HaLevy who

retired from MJCS six years ago, came to the ceremony from her home in New Mexico.

“The city of Malibu is so privileged to have someone of his stature here and

of the love that he brings to the entire community,” HaLevy said. “He embraces all of us in his song, in his teachings, in his open arms. He is at the heart and soul of Malibu and may it last at least

for another 25 years.”

HaLevy also offered an amusing story of when Gindlin was first hired: “When Marcelo came he pretended he could

Restoring monarch butterflies — one milkweed plant at a time

The Santa Monica Mountains Fund is on a mission to give away 25,000 narrow-leaf milkweed plants to residents in Los Angeles and Ventura counties to restore this native plant species and feed the dwindling monarch butterfly population in the region.

With a goal of 25,000 this summer, 17,000 plants have been given away to residents so far. Starting in the fall, another 25,000 milkweed plants will be planted around the Santa Monica Mountains. Monarch butterflies need milkweed to survive. That’s where officials and several nonprofit groups come in and work together to provide resources for residents who want to help restore the species. Currently, staff members are collecting milkweed seed throughout the mountains.

Santa Monica Mountains Fund Executive Director Deanna Armbruster noted that monarch butterfly populations are in severe decline in California.

“Data shows what was once a population in the millions has been reduced to thousands,” Armbruster said.

Unlike its native relatives, the easy-to-

grow, flowering plant fails to go dormant during the winter. That allows a parasite to thrive and take a toll on the monarch’s migration, flight ability, and lifespan.

With a $175,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, they have been able to embark on this ambitious monarcas project.

“Our local giveaway events educate residents on how they can make a difference by just growing and tending to one plant,” Armbruster said. “Monarch populations decreased in 2018-2020, with hopeful in-

creases in 2021 and 2022. We believe we’re making a difference.”

The nonprofit organization serves as the philanthropic arm of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, a unit of the National Park Service. Monarcas is Spanish for Monarchs.

During the past two years, the organization has given around 36,000 milkweed plants to primarily underserved communities. This effort has increased the native milkweed population in the area.

The

Milkweed technicians of the Santa Monica Mountains Fund and volunteers smile for a photo after the milkweed giveaway event at their Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery in Thousand Oaks. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT

Newly installed Senior Rabbi Cantor Marcelo Gindlin (left) and Rabbi Emerita Judith HaLevy celebrate together during Gindlin’s installation at the Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue on Aug. 26.

Photo by Dana Rubin

MALIBU SEEN

Much appreciated: Malibu Newsstand is still standing after 30 years

By Benjamin Marcus, Entertainment Editor

Citizens gawk while driving by the Malibu Newsstand. Think Sam Neill’s and Laura Dern’s stunned first gawks at the brachiosaurus in “Jurassic Park”: The Malibu Newsstand is like a T. rex, dodo birds, dial-up internet or Blockbuster Video. (“Or a functioning democracy,” Nate the owner/philosopher chimed in philosophically, as is his wont. See below.)

A newsstand?!? Print!?! Here in the 21st Century! No way! We thought you wuz dead!

For 30 years now, seven days a week, Mediterranean climate almost always permitting, the Malibu Newsstand has offered an ever-dwindling but still healthy variety of newspapers, books, comic books, even printed maps, but mostly magazines, from Architectural Digest to Variety

Nate the Philosophizing Owner believes he has about 250 different titles in a wide variety of categories: entertainment, home, travel, foreign magazines like Bunte, Hello! and Italian Vogue, sports, mental and physical health.

Also, yoga and psycho-spiritual-crystal magazines of course, and real estate, because this is Malibu, and because this is Malibu and many residents are featured on the cover or inside, fashion and finance.

Financial Times, Architectural Digest and cigarettes are the three addictions Malibu Newsstand satisfies the most.

Your Humble Narrator was an editor at SURFER Magazine (RIP 1960-2022) for 10 very creative years during the Roaring ‘90s — 1989 to 1999,

but got out as the first asteroid of the internet hit. SURFER Magazine went the way of Popular Science (1872-2021), Field and Stream (1895-2015), Mad Magazine (1952-2018), and Playboy (1953-2020). Sad, but understandable as it is expensive and time-consuming to print, distribute, store, display, sell, return, and recycle magazines. The computer/ internet revolution has made it technically easier to publish and print a magazine, but also increasingly unnecessary. Citizens don’t want their information tomorrow or a week or a month hence. They want it before or as it happens.

And yet, Malibu Newsstand draws gawkers who pull up to browse.

Malibu is a small town and the Newsstand offers small town, personal, customer service which is much appreciated by the cognoscenti. And they say so, at least once a day: “We’re so glad you’re still here!”

Nate the Owner offers notary services for $15 per signature and they are popular for the needs of Malibu citizens high and low — from notarizing hand-scrawled IOUs to divorces of course and certifying multimillion mansions and movie deals — but Nate draws the line at psychiatry services.

Nodding polite and patient to tsunamis of pressured speech from The Walking Troubled is one of the perils of working the kiosk. But the newsstand is also popular with — and offers free advice to — visitors foreign and domestic.

“How do we get to the

beach?” and “Is there a bathroom?” are the two most common questions. And of course, “Do you see any celebrities?”

A well-known “Fight Club” actor rumored to have become uber-wealthy as one of the first investors in Uber lives close by. Which is appropriate, as the First Rule of Working at Malibu Newsstand is: Don’t drop the names of the celebrities and anonymous gazillionaires who frequent Malibu Newsstand.

Nate the O/P (Pepperdine ‘93) scoured a draft of this to make sure there was no name-dropping — not wanting to break the First Rule of Malibu Newsstand. Nate is a necessarily patient sort who has operated the Malibu Newsstand going back to 1993; it was breathed into existence by a groovy local named Fran, who always wanted to ensure she had a Sunday New York Times. Much of the philosophy and idiosyncratic decor of the newsstand was instilled by Fran.

Nate is a philosopher fond of philosophizing on a chalkboard over his head–the literary/print version of the Reel Inn. Nate has owned/loved/ hated/thrived/struggled with the newsstand for 30 years and has his insights on how Malibu Newsstand has remained standing when print purveyors from Melrose to Manhattan succumb to the asteroid crashes of the internet, social media, illiteracy, and shortening attention spans.

“It’s been an interesting through line of my adult life running this humble newsstand,” Nate said. “I suppose

it affords me the ability to not grow up completely. I can indulge my love of smart-assery by writing humorous (?) headlines on the chalkboard — because God knows, the daily headlines can be a little … somber.

It’s also pretty great to work outside every day in a beautiful oasis from so much of the modern chaos (not counting the highway running through the yard). Most all our customers are terrific people who are happy to see us and grateful to see a living, breathing Stegosaurus. [Printosaurus?]”

It’s not cool to be star-struck in Malibu, but also hard not to be. And the people passing through the Malibu Newsstand are not your ordinary crowd: The double Oscar-winning cinematographer. The guy who edited a couple of Oscar winners. Owners past and present from the alphabet soup of sports leagues. The wild-eyed Oscar nominee who comes in once a week for his TV Guide (yes! It’s still in print!) and marks it up: “Can I have a pen?”

The actor who regularly buys Camel non-filtered and smokes them as a cowboy should. Some interesting, talented people pass through to browse, and if you are polite and ask the right questions, they love to talk about their work.

And so it goes: Seven days a week, roughly 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from May to September and 10 to 5 during winter’s bitter 70-degree chill.

If the Forbes Billionaire List is to be believed, the Gross Neighborhood Product a mile east and west of Malibu

Newsstand is probably somewhere between Cuba’s GNP of $96.8 billion and Ukraine’s $112 billion. And it is local custom and appreciation that keeps the Malibu Newsstand up and running. Although

Burt’s Eye View: Even the birds do it

PERSPECTIVE

By Burt Ross, Contributed Column

Ayear or two ago, I was on a podcast with a comedian named David Feldman and an animal behaviorist whose name I forget. She

especially loved birds, and as she spoke, a question was formulating in my mind.

“Excuse me,” I said, “but when birds copulate,

do they do it in the air or on the ground?” This seemed, at least to me, to be a perfectly respectable question from a man with an inquisitive bent. She gave my question a thorough response which was her nature, but the long

and short answer was that birds “do it” on terra firma. I wished I could have turned off my mind then, but I could feel it going into high gear. There seemed to be a joke forming in the depths of

my brain (that is, assuming my brain has depth), and despite my attempts at self-control, the joke seemed to be escaping anyway. This was not remotely the first time I could not restrain myself when humor threatened

Nate — like Salieri — has felt that pulse fading, slowly fading, year by year.

Malibu Newsstand is still standing here in the 21st century, and could get a good bump when Zinqué opens just across

the street as morning coffee drinkers feel the itch of print turn off their phone browser and cross the way to browse and hopefully buy a newspaper or magazine for real. May it live forever.

RABBI CANTOR

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speak English. But, because I speak Spanish, basically we would leave every time and it would be, ‘What was that meeting about? What did they say?’ It took a couple of years and I am still Marcelo’s translator on idiomatic En -

glish. Of course, today he is not only fluent, but eloquent.”

MJCS President Jonathan Goldstein told those gathered, “I know I speak for all 165 MJCS families that he is there for us to celebrate our successes, to be a good listener, to remind us to look at life’s big picture, to sing us a song and to sing us a prayer. He is the center of the community,

the glue that holds us together. He’s given so much to our community that we felt this was an appropriate honor, title, and we know he will take on additional responsibilities as our synagogue grows. We recognize his tremendous contributions to the community and we mark this moment.”

Gindlin addressed the crowd Saturday night, saying, “No matter the title,

to rear its ugly head.

“So let me put it to you this way,” I started. “If a male bird were flying and came across a female bird in the air, and if that male bird were turned on, then would it be appropriate for the female bird to tell

him, ‘I don’t give a flying f—k!’”

There was a long pause, and then David, the host, moaned as if expressing deep displeasure. I told him exactly what I thought, “David, you are so jealous that you didn’t

come up with that line. You will go to your grave wishing you had said that,” and so I still believe. Whenever I see birds getting a little too close in the sky, all I can think of is that female bird laying down the rules.

cantor, now rabbi, I want to be here for you, serving in the best way I can. Celebrating in simchas [celebrations], embracing you in life’s challenges. I want to let you know that I am here, standing with you in soul and in spirit. I look out at you and I “kvell” [feel happy and proud]. I see a community of sharing and warmth — a congregation that has

been active in so many aspects of life. A gathering of those who reach out to others, giving of themselves. I see passionate people who do tzedakah[charitable giving] for those in need — who celebrate the precious lives around us that require extra help, extra learning, extra time and understanding. I hope to keep inspiring and uplifting people.”

Now Senior Rabbi Cantor Marcelo Gindlin (left photo) speaks during his installation ceremony at the Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue on Aug. 26. (Right photo) Senior Rabbi Cantor Marcelo Gindlin (left) and Rabbi Emerita Judith HaLevy together during his installation. Photos by Dana Rubin

A humorous and/or philosophical message on the chalkboard greets those who come into the Malibu Newsstand, one of the last shops devoted to selling the printed product

Photos by Benjamin Marcus

Theatricum Botanicum celebrates 50 years

The creative treasure in Topanga is the place to see Shakespeare and more

By JUDY ABEL Special to The Malibu Times

The treasure that is the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum is celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer. The little open-air theater set amongst the oaks in Topanga Canyon has been delivering the most captivating theater, music, education, and, of course, its specialty, Shakespeare, for half a century.

The theater company, the name of which is derived from the Latin meaning “theater of plants,” was originated by Will Geer. Geer was not only a well-known actor, he was a trained botanist and Shakespeare aficionado. In fact, when Geer built the theater himself, he made sure every plant ever mentioned in Shakespearean writing was grown on the acreage surrounding the outdoor amphitheater.

Ellen Geer is Will’s daughter and the artistic director of the Theatricum Botanicum. From the getgo, she’s been with the theater company, which has brought joy and delighted audiences.

But the little theater troupe wasn’t founded under joyous circumstances.

In the 1950s, when Will Geer was a successful movie actor and before he gained greater fame on “The Waltons” TV series playing Grandpa Walton, Geer was also a labor organizer and social activist.

During the McCarthy era, Geer refused to testify before the House Committee on Un-American Activities. His Hollywood career was sunk for two decades when he and fellow liberal artists were blacklisted.

Ellen Geer has previously said her father “was not in any way going to victimize any of his friends. He refused to testify and he wouldn’t say whether he was a communist or not. Papa never joined anything.”

Without work, Geer was forced to regroup. He sold his home in Santa Monica and moved his family to what was then inexpensive property in Topanga Canyon. He had a degree in horticulture and literally fed his family by living off the land.

Soon, Geer was staging plays at his little theater. Other blacklisted actors and musicians joined him, creating an artists’ colony of sorts visited by luminaries such as Burgess Meredith and Woody Guthrie.

When “The Waltons” hit big and Geer had money again, he poured it into officially creating Theatricum Botanicum as a nonprofit in 1973. The first performances were free to the public. Folk concerts were staged with the likes of Pete Seeger and Arlo Guthrie. Concerts are still a big component of programming at the theater.

Every summer for 50 years, the company produces four plays in repertory. “You can actually see the whole series of plays in one weekend if you’re coming from further away,” Ellen commented.

On Saturday, Aug. 26, around 150 participants attended the milkweed giveaway event at their Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery in Thousand Oaks and took home milkweed plants to add to their garden. The event included a nursery tour, monarch face painting, creating seed bombs, and milkweed care.

“Fortunately, the most common and abundant native milkweed in California, narrow-leaf milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis), is easy to grow from seed and/ or live plants in nearly any garden,” Native Plant Nursery Manager Antonio Sanchez said. “Our goal over the next 12 months is to give out over 50,000 free live narrow-leaf milkweed plants and help restore local ecosystems even in urban areas like Watts. We feel it’s important to empower anyone interested in nature and the environment and help restore Southern California one garden at a time.”

If you live at least one mile from the coast, plant early-season native milkweed (narrow leaf milkweed, California milkweed, or Indian milkweed). Environmentalists from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service say it is important to plant milkweeds that leaf out early in the season because monarchs are known to leave overwintering sites earlier due to climate change. Try to plant pesticide-free milkweed whenever possible. Avoid planting milkweed closer to the coast near monarch overwintering sites because it can interrupt their natural lifecycle and reduce migration. Milkweed did not historically occur on the coast.

Santa Monica Mountains Fund also employs local youth to facilitate its monarcas program.

“Our work is two-fold,” said Armbruster. “We are profoundly concerned about the local Monarch population, and at the same time to help facilitate increasing the population we recruit young adults from underserved local communities to implement the program.”

Santa Monica Mountains Fund works to protect and encourage appreciation and understanding of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The Fund achieves this by supporting National Park Service efforts in education, science, research, improved facilities, citizen engagement, stewardship, and philanthropy.

Their first volunteer milkweed restoration event will take place on Sept. 30. To learn more and register for free milkweed giveaways, visit www.samofund.org/milkweed.

There’s still time to catch this year’s repertory season featuring “Macbeth,” Shakespeare’s spooky tale of a lethal royal couple with murderous ambitions; Theatricum’s signature production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” perfectly set in Topanga’s forest-like surroundings; “Queen Margaret’s Version of Shakespeare’s War of the Roses,” directed and compiled by Ellen Geer; and “A Perfect Ganesh” by five-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, an American playwright often referred to as “the bard of American theater” and “one of the greatest contemporary playwrights the theater world has yet produced.”

Geer reflected on “Queen Margaret,” which she adapted from Shakespeare’s “Henry VI,” parts 1,2,3

and “Richard III.”

“I put them all together from a woman’s point of view, which is Queen Margaret if one knows the plays at all,” she said. “It gives you a feeling of what a 32-year war, what happens to the women. In these plays you’re not going to get to see ‘Henry VI’ part 1, nobody’s going to stage ‘Henry VI’ Part I. It can’t draw an audience.

“By putting it together I think it serves our time very well. We just finished a 24-year war. I always like to see what happens to the women and the children after these kinds of conflicts happen and Shakespeare does it beautifully. I follow the main woman, Queen Margaret, as she goes from 15 to the time she gets kicked out

of England and goes back to France. It’s fascinating.”

On Sept. 8, the poetry and music of Leonard Cohen will be celebrated as part of the venue’s Under the Oaks musical performances. On Oct. 8, Americana is celebrated at Theatricum with its annual Harvest Festival. This year celebrates Woody Guthrie, who used to live at the property. These are just some of the highlights of the happenings taking place at the Theatricum Botanicum this season.

Education and arts enrichment happen year-round with classes and workshops for all ages to continue Theatricum Botanicum’s mission of passing on a love of community, language, music, theater, and art to the next generation and for another 50 years to come.

(Top left) Willow Geer (left), Ellen Geer and Melora Marshall are shown in a scene from “The West Side Waltz” (2022). Photo by Ian Flanders. Top right: Julius Geer-Polin (front, Willow Geer’s son and Ellen Geer’s grandson) and Michaela Molden perform a scene in “The Merry Wives of Windsor” (2022). Photo by Ian Flanders. (Bottom left) Willow Geer (left) and Quinnlyn Scheppner (Willow’s niece and Ellen Geer’s granddaughter) are shown in this season’s “Queen Margaret’s Version of Shakespeare’s War of the Roses” (2023). Photo by Kevin Hudnell. (Bottom right) Willow Geer (left) and Ellen Geer are shown in “The West Side Waltz” (2022) at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga. Photo by Ian Flanders.

On Saturday, Aug. 26, around 150 participants attended the milkweed giveaway in Thousand Oaks and took home milkweed plants. Participants from as far as East LA attended the event and took home plants to add to their garden at home. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT.

Tatum Wynalda earns WCC women’s soccer honor

and L.A. Daily News Player of the Year as a high school soccer player in 2022. She was also the Marmonte League MVP.

By McKENZIE JACKSON Special to The Malibu Times

Soccer player Tatum Wynalda has a knack for scoring goals.

The Thousand Oaks native scored 48 goals in two years as a member of the Westlake High girls soccer team. During her senior season, Wynalda scored the fastest goal in school history — 16 seconds into a match. Her three consecutive hat tricks (scoring three goals in a match) are also a Westlake High record. Three years ago, as a member of the LAFC SoCal Youth team, Wynalda was the sixth-leading scorer in the nation with 14 goals in 17 games.

She tallied eight goals last year as a freshman midfielder on the Pepperdine Waves women’s soccer team. However, during the Waves’ spring season earlier this year, Wynalda didn’t make the field at all because of dual stress fractures in her back.

All the 18-year-old could do was watch.

It was difficult for Wynalda to feel involved with the Waves while being on the sidelines, but her teammates always made her feel integral to the squad.

“They were there to always pick me up and reminded me why I am here,” she said.“They are my best friends.”

Wynalda made up for lost scoring time in the Waves’ first two games this season. She scored Pepperdine’s lone goal in their 1-1 tie with Georgetown on Aug. 17.

Two days later, the sophomore scored Pepperdine’s second goal in their 2-2 draw with Michigan. Wynalda’s return to her scoring ways led to her earning the WCC Offensive Player of the Week honor on Aug. 21.

Receiving the weekly recognition for the first time was a confidence booster since she is bouncing back from an injury.

“It was just a dream start to the season for me,” Wynalda said. “I am really, really

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grateful. It is super exciting, but it is just the start. I still have a lot of work to do.”

Wynalda’s score against Georgetown came with three minutes left in the contest and the Waves down 1-0. Pepperdine sophomore Kendall Campbell headed the ball in Wynalda’s direction. Wynalda hit the ball with her noggin also. The ball hit the left post, then bounced over the line to tie the match.

Michigan led the Pepperdine 2-1 in the 57th minute when Wynalda tallied her second goal of the season. Off a free kick, Waves freshman Ava Verplancke headed the ball, and Wynalda kicked the ball with her right foot into the back of the net.

Wynalda tries to “always stay alive and alert in the box,” the area right in front the goal.

“Be ready to pounce on the loose ball is what I try to do and what I was able

OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DIANE J. KIEFFER

CASE NO. 23STPB08416

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DIANE J. KIEFFER.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ERIC WINSTON KIEFFER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ERIC WINSTON KIEFFER 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 in this court as follows: 10/06/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111

N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

to do,” she said. “I just do my job. If that means scoring goals, that is what I do. I don’t care how ugly it is or how it gets in the goal. As long as it gets in the net, that is the most important part.”

She took three shots against Georgetown and two shots against Michigan. Wynalda took two shots in Pepperdine’s 1-1 draw with San Diego State on Aug. 24. She didn’t take any shots in the Waves’ 2-0 victory over CSUN three days later.

Wynalda has played soccer since she was a tyke. It could be said the sport runs in her blood. Her father is American soccer legend Eric Wynalda and her mother Amy Ward played college soccer at San Diego State. Pepperdine women’s soccer head coach Tim Ward is the younger Wynalda’s uncle.

Wynalda knew soccer was her passion at an early age.

“I wanted to pour all my energy and time into it because I have such a love for it,” she said. “I didn’t want anything else to interfere. I kept my head down and kept working.”

She made the trip through the canyon to watch Pepperdine home games all throughout her childhood. Her favorite Pepperdine player was All-American Bri Visalli, who is one of the top players in school history and was The Malibu Times’ Athlete of the Year in 2017.

Visalli and Wynalda are similar in size. Visalli, now a pro soccer player, is 5’2” and Wynalda is 5’5”. Both play at a level beyond their size.

“Everyone would always say, ‘Tatum plays big,’” Wynalda recalled. “That’s what you have to do. I really looked up to Bri. Growing up, I was always the smallest on the team.”

Wynalda was the Ventura County Star

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Attorney for Petitioner DANIEL C. HALES, ESQ.–SBN 146564, CITADEL LAW CORPORATION

2372 MORSE AVENUE IRVINE CA 92614, Telephone (949) 852-8181

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS

AS:

1. SIGNUM SYSTEMS 3540 THREE SPRINGS DR, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):

Registered Owner(s):

1. JERRY LEWANDOWSKI 3540 THREE SPRINGS DR, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361

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: 08/2023. 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, JERRY LEWANDOWSKI, OWNER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 8/2/2023.

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

USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

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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Wynalda was the Marmonte League Offensive MVP, All-CIF Southern Section first teamer, and All-Area first teamer the year before. She also had dual stress fractures for the first time. The player was a twice named to the All-Marmonte League first team. In addition to racking up nearly 50 goals in high school, Wynalda also had 20 assists.

The Waves finished last season with a 9-4-5 record.

Wynalda was the second-leading scorer on the team. She played in all the team’s games and started eight. The kicked two goals in matchup against BYU last October. She was also named to the 2022 All-West Coast Conference second team.

Wynalda’s back aliment returned after her freshman season ended last winter.

The soccer player was in a brace for over a month and wasn’t able to do any running until May.

Rehabbing from the injury, Wynalda said, was a mental and physical challenge.

“Not going from zero to 100 was the hardest part,” she remembered. “It was a slow process, a frustrating process, but I got through it. Being able to come back and provide for my team is the best feeling in the world. I am grateful to be back.”

The Waves are aiming to show fans and opponents how good of a squad they are, Wynalda said.

“Our style of soccer and program doesn’t just thrive from winning and doing all these things,” she said. “We want people to know or see how much we love each other through the way we play.”

Pepperdine plays at Fresno State on Friday and hosts Harvard on Sunday at 1 p.m. The team travels to Louisiana to play LSU on Sept. 7.

Wynalda hopes more WCC honors are in her future.

“Hopefully, it’s one of many,” she said. “The grind doesn’t stop.”

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 23VECP00446

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Petition of: SOOREN EBADEH AHWAZI BY JAMES AHVAZI AND AREZO ABADEH AHWAZI TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

2023166924

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS

AS:

1. R SPECTOR AND CO 31324 VIA COLINAS 104, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91362, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):

Registered Owner(s):

1. PENNES INC.

31324 VIA COLINAS 104, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91362

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: 05/2000.

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, PENNES INC., RAMONA SPECTOR, SECRETARY

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 8/2/2023.

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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Petitioner SOOREN EBADEH AHWAZI BY JAMES AHVAZI AND AREZO ABADEH AHWAZI a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name: SOOREN EBADEH AHWAZI Proposed

Name: SOOREN AHVAZI

The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing:

Date: SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 Time: 8:30AM, Dept.: T ROOM: 600

The address of the court is:

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 6230 SYLMAR AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): The Malibu Times

Date: 07/28/2023

VIRGINIA KEENY, Judge of the Superior Court DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court PUB: 08/10, 08/17, 08/24, 08/31/2023 The Malibu Times MALIBU 185

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

Case No. 22STPB00555

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CHONG SOON MARTIN aka JUDY MARTIN

FOR PROBATE has been filed by County of

Pepperdine player making most of her return after sitting out because of back injury this past spring

Tatum Wynalda has played soccer since she was a tyke. Her father is American soccer legend Eric Wynalda, and her mother Amy Ward played college soccer at San Diego State. Photo courtesy Pepperdine Athletics.

Los Angeles Public Administrator in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that County of Los Angeles Public Administrator be appointed as special administrator with general powers to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Sept. 5, 2023 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. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

Attorney for petitioner:

LINDA ESHOE

PRIN DEP COUNTY

COUNSEL SBN 159481

DAWYN HARRISON

OFFICE OF COUNTY

COUNSEL

500 WEST TEMPLE ST

STE 648

LOS ANGELES CA 90012

CN998878 MARTIN Aug 17,24,31, 2023

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CHONG SOON MARTIN AKA JUDY MARTIN

Case No. 22STPB00555

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CHONG SOON MARTIN aka JUDY MARTIN

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by County of Los Angeles Public Administrator in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that County of Los Angeles Public Administrator be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Sept. 5, 2023 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. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner:

LINDA ESHOE PRIN DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL SBN 159481

DAWYN HARRISON OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL 500 WEST TEMPLE ST STE 648

LOS ANGELES CA 90012

CN998877 MARTIN Aug 17,24,31, 2023

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 23SMCP00439

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Petition of: LIANA VIOLETA VILCEANOV

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner LIANA VIOLETA VILCEANOV a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name: LIANA VIOLETA VILCEANOV Proposed

Name: LIANA VILCEANOV LASCU

The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing:

Date: OCTOBER 06, 2023 Time: 8:30AM, Dept.: K

The address of the court is:

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

1725 MAIN STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): The Malibu Times

Date: 08/10/2023

HON. LAWRENCE CHO, Judge of the Superior Court DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court

PUB: 08/17, 08/24, 08/31, 09/7/2023 The Malibu Times MALIBU 191

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS

AS:

1. POSITIVE IMPACT SOLUTIONS 3327 1/2 SUMAC RIDGE RD, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):

Registered Owner(s):

1. KATELYN WHITE

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE OF 509

ORDINANCE NO. 509 (THE “ORDINANCE”) PROPOSES AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S ZONING MAP AND ZONING CODE TO MAKE THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL CODE CONSISTENT WITH THE RECENTLY ADOPTED AMENDMENTS TO THE LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM FOR THE SEA VIEW HOTEL PROJECT.. ORDINANCE NO. 509 CHANGES THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 22741 AND 22729 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL TO COMMERCIAL VISITOR SERVING AND ESTABLISHES A NEW SEAVIEW HOTEL OVERLAY DISTRICT WITH SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, INCLUDING A PROPOSED FLOOR AREA RATIOS OF 0.52. PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCE CODE SECTION 21080.9, ACTIVITIES AND APPROVALS BY THE CITY NECESSARY FOR PREPARATION AND ADOPTION OF A LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. FURTHER AN INITIAL STUDY AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION WERE PREPARED FOR THE SEA VIEW HOTEL AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 AND ORDINANCE NO. 509 IS NOT A SEPARATE PROJECT UNDER CEQA; RATHER A SUBSEQUENT DISCRETIONARY ACTION RELATED TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PROJECT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378(C).

A FULL COPY OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE. ORDINANCE NO. 509 WAS INTRODUCED BY THE MALIBU CITY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 28, 2023. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE ARE SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 11, 2023.

KELSEY PETTIJOHN CITY CLERK

PUBLISH: THE MALIBU TIMES, AUGUST 31, 2023

3327 1/2 SUMAC RIDGE RD, 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, KATELYN WHITE, OWNER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 7/12/2023.

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 AFFECTING ESTATE OF:

HENRY POLLARD

CASE NO. 23STPB04925

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, of Henry Pollard of Malibu, California (“Decedent”) and persons who may be otherwise interested in Henry Pollard’s will or estate, or both:

A petition has been filed by Michael Polier as Trustee of the Butch Schuman Living Trust, dated August 24, 2000 (the “Trust”), in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, requesting the Court to confirm the Trust’s ownership of real property which is currently titled in the name of the Decedent and described below (the “Petition”).

The real property which is the subject of the Petition is described as follows:

“An undivided ten percent (10%) interest in the real property located in an unincorporated area in the County of Kern, consisting of land on Mt. View Road, Arvin, California (APN: 178-350-79), with a legal description noted as follows:

PARCEL ONE:

That portion of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 30 South, Range 29 East, Mount Diablo Meridian, in the unincorporated area of the County of Kern, State of California, according to the Official Plat thereof, lying Southwesterly of that portion described in Final Order of Condemnation recorded December 1, 1966, in Book 4000, Page 1, of Official Records. Except all oil, gas, minerals and other hydrocarbon substances within or underlying said land, as reserved in Deed from Blanche J. Carter, a widow and George T. Johnson, Jr., a married man, dated December 15, 1972, recorded February 29, 1972, in Book 4639, Page 755, of Official Records.

PARCEL TWO:

All that portion of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 30 South, Range 29 East, Mount Diablo Meridian, in the unincorporated area of the County of Kern, State of California, according to the Official Plat thereof, described as Parcel ACN-2F-1 in the Final Order of Condemnation recorded July 27, 1967, in Book 4074, Page 526, of Official Records of said county, more particularly described as follows:

Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Northeast Quarter in the Northeast Quarter of Section 34; thence along the West Boundary of said Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter South 0° 18’ 52” West, 906.06 feet, more or less, to a point in the Southerly right of

way line of the North Canal of the Arvin-Edison Water Storage District and the true point of beginning of this description; thence from said true point of beginning, along said right of way line South 50° 10’ 24” East, 377.74 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the Southwest having a radius of 200 feet; thence along the arc of said curve through a central angle of 50° 18’ 09” a distance of 175.59 feet; thence tangent to the preceding curve, South 0° 07’ 45” West 23.35 feet, more or less, to a point in the South boundary of said Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 34; thence leaving said right of way line, along said South boundary North 89° 48’ 18” West, 364.25 feet, more or less, to the Southwest corner of said Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; thence along aforesaid West boundary North 0° 18’ 52” East, 418.10 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning.

Excepting therefrom all oil, gas and other minerals in and under said land, together with the right of ingress and egress and reasonable use of the surface thereof for the purpose of extracting the oil, gas and minerals thereunder, as reserved in Deeds, recorded December 18, 1963, in Book 3673, Page 148 and January 27, 1964, in Book 3686, Page 245, of Official Records of said county, as to an undivided 7/8 interest, and as reserved to Donald M. Johnston, et ux, and Gerald A. Johnston in aforesaid Final Order of Condemnation, as to the remainder of said mineral rights.”

The Petition is set for hearing in Department Number 44 of the Los Angeles Superior Courthouse located at 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, California, 90012 at 8:30 AM on September 15, 2023.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the Petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU FAIL TO OBJECT prior to or at the hearing you will lose your ability to do so. You may not, thereafter, be able to recover any property conveyed by a Court Order ruling on the Petition, either in satisfaction of any debt owed to you by the Decedent or as a beneficiary or heir of the Decedent. Certain California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the Court for the full text of the Petition and all supporting documents. Petitioner Michael Polier, Trustee of the Trust, may be contacted in care of his attorneys:

c/o Willkie Farr & Gallagher, LLP, Attn: Douglas Lawson 2029 Century Park East, Suite 3400 Los Angeles, CA 90067

Tel: (310) 855-3000

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 23SMCP00448

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Petition of: JESSICA, LEIGH, GALBRAITH

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner JESSICA LEIGH GALBRAITH a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name: JESSICA, LEIGH, GALBRAITH Proposed

Name: JESSICA, LEIGH, LAGEYRE

The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing:

Date: OCTOBER 13, 2023 Time: 8:30AM, Dept.: K

The address of the court is:

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

1725 MAIN STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): The Malibu Times

ATTENTION: MEETING LOCATION CHANGE

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISED NOTICE THAT SUPERSEDES AND REPLACES THE PREVIOUS NOTICE. Due to the Smith River Complex Fires in Northern California, the Coastal Commission’s meeting venue has changed to the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors Chambers located in Eureka, CA. See details below.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION will hold a virtual public hearing starting at 9:00 am, Friday, September 8, 2023.

The Coastal Commission meeting will be a hybrid meeting occurring both in-person and virtually through video and teleconference. Please see the Coastal Commission’s Virtual Hearing Procedures posted on the Coastal Commission’s webpage at www.coastal.ca.gov/mtgcurr.html for details on the procedures of this hearing. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Coastal Commission’s Virtual Hearing Procedures, please call 415-904-5202. The in-person hearing will be held at Elk Valley Rancheria, Sam Lopez Community Room located at 2332 Howland Hill Road, Crescent City, CA 95531

The public hearing will act on the following item of local interest:

Item F8a: City of Malibu Local Coastal Program Amendment No. LCP-4-MAL-22-0043-1 (MMHS Campus Specific Plan). Public hearing and action on City of Malibu’s request to amend the Land Use Plan and Local Implementation Plan of its certified LCP to incorporate a new overlay district with specific development standards for redevelopment of the Malibu Middle and High School Campus.

Check the Coastal Commission’s website for the staff report and more meeting information at www.coastal.ca.gov/mtgcurr.html

Date: 08/14/2023

HON. LAWRENCE CHO, Judge of the Superior Court

DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court

PUB: 08/24, 08/31, 09/7, 09/14/2023 The Malibu Times

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:

1. THE FINAL ROUND

6784 SHEARWATER LANE, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):

Registered Owner(s):

1. AARON ECKSTEIN

6784 SHEARWATER LANE, 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: 08/2023.

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, AARON ECKSTEIN, OWNER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 8/15/2023.

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: 08/24, 08/31, 09/7, 09/14/2023

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on August 11, 2023.

Elizabeth Buenrostro Ginsberg

Chief Deputy Treasurer and Tax Collector

County of Los Angeles

State

of California

Assessees/taxpayers, who have disposed of real property after January 1, 2020, 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, 2021, for the taxes, assessments, and other charges for the Tax Year 2020-21:

LISTED BELOW ARE PROPERTIES THAT DEFAULTED IN 2021 FOR TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND 0THER CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021.

AMOUNT OF DELINQUENCY AS OF THIS PUBLICATION IS LISTED BELOW.

ALESANDRINI, KATHRYN A TR ALESANDRINI EDDY

TRUST SITUS 1532 DECKER CANYON RD MALIBU CA

90265-2420 4472-010-035 $24,968.23

ASHFIELD GARDENS LLC 4461-014-018 $5,149.78

AUERBACH, RICHARD R TR FRIEDA LEE AUERBACH

TRUST SITUS 6435 ZUMIREZ DR NO 1 MALIBU CA

90265-4059 4467-015-044 $19,575.18

BASS, ROBERT S SITUS 31427 ANACAPA VIEW DR MALIBU CA 90265-2601 4470-005-017 $69,891.67

BERTINELLI, VALERIE TR CARVIN DECD TRUST 4470-

024-062 $220,613.21

CARL, MARIE L TR MARIE L CARL TRUST SITUS 23901

CIVIC CENTER WAY NO 159 MALIBU CA 90265-4837

4458-021-104 $32,005.86

CLEMMER, RICHARD AND ALEXANDRA, DANIELLE

SITUS 23516 MALIBU COLONY RD MALIBU CA 90265-

4626 4458-004-036 $325.25

DOYLE, MICHAEL AND CATHY 4461-014-013 $948.80

4461-014-014 $926.96

SITUS 4150 LATIGO CANYON RD MALIBU CA 90265-

2805 4461-014-017 $1,139.06

FOX RIVER CONSERVATION PARTNERS LLC 2058-008-

022 $18,829.90

GOODMAN, ALICE R SITUS 20529 MEDLEY LN TOPANGA 90290 4448-012-041 $80,615.01

HESEKER,OLIVER AND MELANIE 4461-009-011

$13,750.65

4461-009-012 $7,300.24

HILTON, HERMINE TR HERMINE HILTON TRUST SITUS

26666 SEAGULL WAY NO C111 MALIBU CA 90265-

4548 4460-019-112 $380.85

HOLLINS, SANDRA J SITUS 20520 SEABOARD RD

MALIBU CA 90265-5352 4450-015-047 $34.76

LAURENZE, MARCELA C 4457-011-016 $9,532.18

SITUS 26135 IDLEWILD WAY MALIBU CA 90265-2941

RFP NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District invites electronic proposals for: RFP #24.01 – Districtwide Fleet Vehicles. All proposals must be electronically submitted via Secure Bids https://colbisecurebids.com/o/smmusd/ RFP2401  at on or before: September 21, 2023 at 2:00 P.M.  RFP forms and specifications may be obtained in the link provided within this notice.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARILYN THALER

Case No. 23STPB09170

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jean Weishaar 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 Sept. 27, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 2D located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

and comparison and to delete any portion of the work from the Contract. The City reserves the right to determine and waive nonsubstantial irregularities in any bid, and to reject any or all bids. The bid shall be balanced so that each bid item is priced to carry its share of the cost of the work and also its share of the contractor’s overhead and profit. The City reserves the right to delete any bid item to the extent that the bid is qualified by specific limitation. An unbalanced bid shall be considered as grounds for rejecting the entire bid. The City shall award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder as the interest of the City may require.

In accordance with the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 of the California Labor Code, the California Department of Industrial Relations has established the general prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification and type of work needed to execute contracts for public works and improvements. The per diem wages published at the date the contract is advertised for bids shall be applicable. Future effective wage rates which have been predetermined are on file with the Department of Industrial Relations, are referenced but not printed in said publication. The new wage rates shall become effective on the day following the expiration date and apply to this contract in the same manner as if they had been included or referenced in this contract. The website for California Department of Industrial Relations Prevailing Wage Unit is currently located at www.dir.ca.gov, prevailing wages are located on the website at http://www.dir. ca.gov/dlsr/pwd/index.htm.

The wage rate for any classification not listed by the California Department of Industrial Relations, but which may be required to execute the proposed contract, shall be in accord with specified rates for similar or comparable classifications or for those performing similar or comparable duties, within the agency’s determinations.

At the time of submitting the bid the Bidder shall be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations in accordance with the provisions of Section 1771.1 of the California Labor Code, as amended by Senate Bill 854. No public work contract may be awarded to a non-registered contractor or subcontractor. Without exception, the bidder is required to state the name and address of each subcontractor who will perform work or labor or render service to the prime contractor and the portion of the work which each will do in their bid as required by Section 23, “Subcontracts”, of the Standard Specifications and in conformance with Public Contract Code, Sections 4100 to 4113, inclusive.

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.

The County of Los Angeles Treasurer and Tax Collector, State of California, certifies that: Notice is given that by operation of law at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time, on July 1, 2021, 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 2020-21 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 2020-21 taxes remain defaulted after June 30, 2024, the property will become subject to the tax collector’s power to sell and eligible for sale at the County’s online auction in 2025. All other property that has defaulted taxes after June 30, 2026, will become subject to the tax collector’s power to sell and eligible for sale at the County’s online auction in 2027. The list contains the name of the assessee and the total tax, which was due on June 30, 2021, for tax year 202021, 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,

4457-011-017 $13,758.39

MALIBU GARDENS CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSN INC 4467-035-066 $4,735.84

MALIBU SEA BREEZE LLP 4464-010-002 $2,184.13

MALIBU SEA BREEZE LP ET AL TATUM,ZANE 4461-

027-024 $14,954.16

MCGUIRE, JOHN T 4462-012-014 $3,213.58

MERCY FOR MANKIND SITUS 1807 LATIGO CANYON RD MALIBU CA 90265-2751 4464-024-014/S2019-010/

S2020-010 $117,641.77

MITCHELL, RICHARD L TR RICHARD E MITCHELL DECD

TRUST SITUS 24528 MALIBU RD MALIBU CA 902654614 4458-012-009 $3,511.30

MOORE, MICHAEL S AND DNA S SITUS 6215 KANAN

DUME RD MALIBU CA 90265-4049 4467-017-014

$13,620.29

MORO, HECTOR 4472-026-003 $17,144.01

MURPHY, DAVID K 4472-031-012 $6,322.73

NALBANTIAN, EDWARD AND VALERIE L SITUS 6711

WANDERMERE RD MALIBU CA 90265-4135 4468-

012-006 $1,372.33

NAVARRETE, KELLER SITUS 4831 LATIGO CANYON RD MALIBU CA 90265-2809 4460-001-015 $30,386.36

NEJAD, PEGAH S SITUS 27314 WINDING WAY MALIBU CA 90265-4478 4460-003-010 $28,273.53

P O A PROPERTIES LLC SITUS 3233 TUNA CANYON RD

TOPANGA 90265 4448-007-068 $51,645.34

PEASLEE, HANNAH CO TR BIG WEDNESDAY TRUST

SITUS 29221 HEATHERCLIFF RD NO 7 MALIBU CA

90265-4170 4468-010-025 $11,942.26

PERRY, BRIAN 4464-014-010 $2,334.81

4464-014-011 $2,334.81

PERRY, BRIAN R 4448-024-020 $7,852.80

SCHILLING, FREDERICK AND HUME, KIRSTY J SITUS

3350 TUNA CANYON RD TOPANGA CA 90290-3463

4448-007-101 $39,040.86

SCHMIDT, HENRY W JR 4473-006-019 $7,363.38

SIMMONS, CYNTHIA L SITUS 6805 SEAWATCH LN

MALIBU CA 90265-4142 4468-022-033/S2019-010/

S2020-010 $5,781.19

SIMON, REBECCA A SITUS 20644 MEDLEY LN FERNWOOD CA 90290-3320 4448-016-043/S2019-010/

S2020-010 $7,183.58

STANG, CARLA D SITUS 1233 GREENLEAF CANYON RD TOPANGA CA 90290-4115 4438-017-002 $59,340.72

STRAUSS, NAOMI R AND GOSS, JOHN R III 4462-008018 $2,159.93

SULIMAN, GEORGE 4438-024-007 $494.40

SYLLA, PIERRE TR LUCIANNE SYLLA DECD TRUST

4438-024-010 $776.72

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner:

SHALOM ZEV KATZ ESQ

SBN 92757

THOMAS & ELLIOTT LLP

12424 WILSHIRE BLVD NINTH FLR

LOS ANGELES CA 90025

CN999271 THALER Aug 31, Sep 7,14, 2023

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NOTICE INVITING BIDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids for the City of Malibu, MALIBU PARK RESURFACING PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 2107, will be received by the City Clerk, at Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, California, 90265 at or before 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, SEPTEMBER 21, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read by the City Clerk (or designated representative).

SCOPE OF WORK

In general, the proposed improvements consist of mobilization, traffic control and construction signing, stormwater pollution prevention plan and implementation, record of construction changes, full depth pavement repair, trench repairs, surface preparation and crack seal/fill, cold milling, slurry seal, pavement delineation striping and signing and all other appurtenant work included and shown in the Contract Documents and Specifications.

The bid shall be submitted and the work shall be performed by a Class “A” or Class “C-12” State of California licensed contractor in strict conformance with the project specifications for MALIBU PARK RESURFACING PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 2107 now on file in the City’s Public Works Department.

An electronic copy of plans and specifications may be obtained by prospective bidders from the Public Works Department through mpublicworks@malibucity.org.

All prospective bidders shall abide by the provisions of the Bid Terms and Conditions listed in the project’s specifications.

The City reserves the right to retain all bids for a period of 90 days after the bid opening date for examination

The City will not consider awarding any contract based upon any bid submitted by any contractor nor consent to subletting any portions of the Contract to any subcontractor located in a foreign country during any period in which such foreign country is listed by the United States Trade Representative as discriminating against U.S. firms in conducting procurements for public works projects.

All bidders are hereby notified that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, Business Enterprises must be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin consideration for an award.

The Contractor may substitute securities for retention monies pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300.

Date this 23rd day of August, 2023 CITY OF MALIBU, CALIFORNIA

Rob DuBoux, Public Works Director/City Engineer

Published: Malibu Times on August 31, 2023 and September 7, 2023

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 23TRCP00308

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Petition of: RANDYL PAIGE HYATT & CHRISTIAN HYATT

FOR MINOR KAGE KANAINA IKAIKA KOA KELL

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner RANDYL PAIGE HYATT & CHRISTIAN HYATT FOR MINOR KAGE KANAINA IKAIKA KOA KELL a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name: KAGE KANAINA IKAIKA KOA KELL Proposed Name: KAGE KANAINA HYATT KELL

The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing:

Date: OCTOBER 06, 2023 Time: 8:30 AM, Dept.: M, ROOM: 350

The address of the court is:

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

825 MAPLE AVE, TORRANCE, CA 90503

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): The Malibu Times

Date: 08/21/2023

DEIRDRE HILL, Judge of the Superior Court DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court PUB: 08/31, 09/7, 09/14, 09/21/2023 The Malibu Times

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ALL REAL ESTATE advertised herein are subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, ancestry or national origin or intention to make such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertisements for real estate in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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Sharks girls tennis team picks up rackets as four-time defending league champs

By McKENZIE JACKSON Special to The Malibu Times

The Malibu High Sharks girls tennis team begins its season this week as the reigning Citrus Coast League champions.

The Sharks have finished tops in the league for four consecutive seasons.

Malibu senior singles player

Sofia Berglund noted that most of the Sharks top players on the 2022 team graduated last spring but said this year’s squad has a talented roster.

“It’s great,” she said. “A lot of girls put in a lot of practice over the summer. We have a lot of strong players. We have new people on the team

I’m really excited about.”

Sharks head coach Joyce Stickney said a majority Sharks — including

the new team members — have tennis experience.

“We are happy to have anyone who wants to play on the team join us,” she said. “It’s fun when new players come in and are ready to play on a varsity level.”

Malibu’s first game is Thursday at home against Simi Valley. The Sharks then host Santa Paula on Sept. 5 and host Carpinteria two days later. All matches begin at 3 p.m.

Malibu started practices last week.

Berglund, a singles player, and her classmate Athena Ram, a lifelong

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singles player who advanced to the CIF playoffs last season as a doubles player, are the Sharks co-captains. They are the only two returning starters from the 2022 team, which went undefeated in the Citrus Coast League and finished the regular season with a 14-2 record overall.

There are five other seniors on the team and 10 other players. The squad has almost 20 members.

It will be interesting to see, Stickney noted, how quickly the Sharks gel and figure out how to be a good team.

“It’s new chemistry, new makeup,”

she said. “Everyone feels like we are in a good place. It’s a very affirming group, very positive. The emphasis will be a little more on supporting one another and affirming as a team.”

Berglund said she and Ram aim to make the tennis team a fun experience for every girl on the roster.

“We want to make the team a community,” said the 17-year-old, who has played tennis since she was a sixth-grader. “We want to always have a fun time in practice with new games and new drills.”

Stickney hopes Ram and Berglund set the team’s tone. “We are going to push everybody to be as strong as a player as they can,” she said. “Sofia and Athena are amazing. The show up either on time or early ready to go and prepared.”

Ram, 16, is excited about the Sharks chances to be successful this year. “We have a lot of girls with really great attitudes, and they are so good at tennis,” she said. “We can win. We can enjoy ourselves while we are doing well.”

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Sharks boast some talent despite losing several of last year’s players to graduation

The Malibu High girls tennis team, led by coach Joyce Stickney (far right) will be aiming for a fifth consecutive Citrus Coast League title in 2023. Photos by Devon Meyers/TMT

Malibu High girls tennis head coach Joyce Stickney (left) and Sharks player Noelle Weeger share a light moment during practice.

Ana Maria Mitrovic delivers a forehand return during practice. MHS opens the season Thursday, Aug. 31, with a home match against Simi Valley.

Cole Ovsiowitz of the Malibu High girls tennis team delivers a backhand shot during a recent practice.