The City of Malibu has issued a pointed critique of a plan to allow overnight camping at Bluffs Park and Ramirez Canyon Park. The campsites proposed by the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority would allow as many as 480 guests to spend the night in facilities such as yurts, tent cabins, or tent pad sites as part of a plan it calls the Malibu Lower-Cost Accommodations Public Works Plan (MLCAPWP).
By SAMANTHA BRAVO Of The Malibu Times
Holiday music echoed throughout Malibu City Hall on
Saturday morning for the first Breakfast with Santa event since the COVID-19 pandemic. Families enjoyed a morning
with tasty breakfast, holiday games, and a chance to meet the man himself, Santa Claus. The community event included
Paul Grisanti shares his experience as mayor of Malibu; extends his gratitude to his fellow associates, and hopes for the new year as a returning councilmember
By SAMANTHA BRAVO Of The Malibu TimesPaul Grisanti was elected to the Malibu City Council in November 2020. He was elected mayor in April 2021, and re-elected as mayor in February 2022. The Malibu Times had the opportunity to speak to
Grisanti and hear his hopes for the new year as he continues as a councilmember.
“I’m really grateful that we were able to accomplish the things we did, and I’m really excited about the school separation,” Grisanti said. “I have a lot of confidence that we’re going to be able to accomplish this by July 24.”
After Woolsey and the pandemic, staff retention has been an ongoing
By CHRISTIANNA MARKS Special to The Malibu Times
It’s a truth universally known that in Jewish households all over the world, during the Festival of Lights, one of the things most debated at the table is what you are going to put on top of your latkes. Applesauce or sour cream?
For clarification, latkes are shredded potato pancakes fried in oil. They’re a reminder, like lighting the Menorah, of the miracle of Hanukkah, when the Maccabean Jews reclaimed Jerusalem from the hands of the Seleucid Empire [Syrian-Greeks] and rededicated the Holy Temple to God in 164 BCE.
challenge for many cities, including Malibu. Luckily, the city was able to hire and retain new employees this year.
“I’m very happy that we have now hired four different companies to get the equivalent of five or six full-time employees for the Planning Department and Building and Safety to make planning department work more smoothly and hopefully
By JIMY TALLAL Special to The Malibu Times
The beloved P-22 mountain lion has been euthanized.
The California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) released a statement last Saturday, Dec. 17, saying the medical team at San Diego Zoo Safari Park had made the decision to do so after a thorough medical evaluation of the celebrity cat. Test results showed significant trauma to his head, right eye and internal organs, indicating he’d been hit by a vehicle and would require invasive surgical repair.
The examination also revealed significant pre-existing illnesses, including irreversible kidney disease, chronic weight loss, extensive parasitic skin infection over his entire body, and localized arthritis; all of which led to the unfortunate deterioration in P-22’s overall condition.
CDFW stated that, due to P-22’s advanced age, combined with chronic, debilitating, life-shortening conditions and the clear need for extensive long-term veterinary intervention, there was “no hope for a positive outcome. His poor condition indicated that he may also have had additional
In a letter to the MRCA submitted by Malibu City Manager Steve McClary and the City Council, detailed questions are asked about environmental impact reports and, most importantly, fire safety, including the biggest head scratcher: asking for a detailed description of what the MRCA calls “flameless campsites and kitchens.”
McClary explained of the letter, “Its purpose is to get on record in a timely manner per the process the stated concerns of the city and the
community. I appreciate the many members of the community who have reached out to myself and the City Council with their interest in this. It’s been a strong response from the community.”
The response from Malibu residents has been vehement opposition to camping not only in Malibu but also in adjacent communities for reasons expressed in the letter including: “Given the history of fires in Malibu and the fact that the entire City is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ), introducing new campsites will increase the fire danger in Malibu.”
In a scoping meeting in October, Malibu residents voiced only opposition to the MLCAPWP.
During the last City Council meeting, 17 people were scheduled to speak who didn’t favor what some termed “an ill-conceived plan.” The MRCA gave a Dec. 16 deadline to comment on the proposal.
The city’s letter requests not only a fire hazard study, but also “a history of fires in Malibu along with the cause of the fire and the challenges and methods used in fighting the fires should be includ-
underlying conditions not yet fully characterized by diagnostics.”
The Safari Park wildlife care team consists of six veterinarians with board certification in zoological medicine. In addition, four veterinary specialists with board certifications in ophthalmology, radiology and surgery were consulted.
“Mountain lion P-22 has had an extraordinary life and captured the hearts of the people of Los Angeles and beyond,” CDFW concluded. “The most difficult, but compassionate choice was to respectfully minimize his suffering and stress by humanely ending his journey.”
Born in the Santa Monica Mountains near Malibu over 12 years ago, and believed to be the son of the original P-1, P-22 went on to become the world’s most famous mountain lion — the poster boy for mountain lions everywhere. His territory included the Hollywood sign, and the nighttime photo of him standing on a hilltop across from that sign became an iconic image representing the ability of urban carnivores to survive in the midst of dense human settlements.
He became LA’s unofficial mascot in 2013 after a National Geographic photographer’s wildlife camera took that photo. He had his own Facebook page with 20,000 followers, artists painted murals of him on city walls, books were written about him, every Oct. 22
The elderly big cat was deemed too injured from being hit by a car to recover
Dear Editor,
I always feel a bit melancholy around Thanksgiving, heading into the Christmas holiday season. So many treasured memories that allow me to enjoy a boost of sorts. I try to give appropriate presents to everyone, and I have been wracking my brain going through my list; everyone in the family really seems to have everything already.
Then it hit me like a warm, comforting hug; I’ll give everyone quality care and continued health. The Malibu Urgent Care
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As 2022 draws to a close, economic data increasingly points to an impending recession. In real-time, we are watching the general euphoria caused by unprecedented government spending and near-zero interest rates dissolve, creating a slow-motion burst of the financial bubble as the FED counters inflation with ever-higher interest rates. Simultaneously the lockdowns and termination of workers who refused the mRNA vaccines have wreaked havoc on supply chains. By the third quarter of 2023, the resultant demand destruction indicates considerable economic pain.
While the data increasingly demonstrate that the mRNA shots result in heart issues, even in younger and healthier individuals, new statistics raise more questions. Anyone still believing Dr. Fauci, here is a challenge: If you absolutely knew you were being lied to by Fauci, Collins at the CDC, and even President Biden, would you still follow their COVID policies?
Start with the statement that COVID is a pandemic of the unvaccinated. Or, if you prefer, if you get the vaccine, you won’t transmit the virus to others. And finally, if you are vaccinated and boosted, you won’t end up in the hospital, and/ or you won’t die. Except it is the vaccinated, who are now dying and being hospitalized. (Note, I don’t hold this to be overly significant. It is the elderly and immunocompromised who die from COVID-19, and in countries with high vaccination rates, we’d expect most victims to be vaccinated.)
But here’s proof of the lie: On Oct. 11, Janine Small, Pfizer President of International Markets, testifying at the European Parliament, said that Pfizer never tested the vaccine in regards to stopping transmission. Never tested. So Fauci and his pals lied to us. Further, no studies prove the vaccine prevents death or hospitalization once one has contracted the virus. And, the vaccines seem particularly impotent in stopping infection from the various Omicron variants. The current bivalent booster seems at best to protect for only a few weeks, yet side effects seem magnified with each shot.
At this endemic point in the life cycle of the virus, we should begin to see clear data on side effects.
Unfortunately, Dr. Fauci ruined the best opportunity to analyze side effects when, in the midst of the third stage double blind vaccine trials, he informed those who had received the placebo of their status and urged them to get the shot. (He had done the same thing when pushing AZT during the AIDS epidemic. It is a way to prevent anyone from seeing the reality of negative efficacy and side effects).
But the really scary data that is emerging are the reports of myocarditis and aortic aneurysms. The annual deaths are normally very consistent year over year, not varying by more than one or two percent. Suddenly in 2021, however, mortality from all causes spiked somewhere on the order of 12 to 15 percent but only in advanced countries where the mRNA vaccines were commonplace.
Remembering that most COVID deaths were and are amongst the elderly and those with comorbidities, i.e., those who in other years might have died from flu or pneumonia, this cannot be attributed to COVID itself. We can only speculate at this point as to the reason for the increase. By December 2022, however, new data suggests this spike in deaths is declining. The rise and now decline in all-cause mortality seems to correspond with the decline and current relatively low acceptance of the boosters, despite our government continuing to push the vaccine, even expanding approval for infants and children, who were never much at risk.
In summary, America’s COVID response was and is a failure. States that locked down hard, like California, had similar results as states like Florida, which kept churches, schools, and businesses mostly open. Countries like Australia and China that used draconian measures to stop the virus have seen it return in seemingly never-ending cycles. This can be attributed to mRNA vaccines being very narrowly focused. Contrarily, countries that did not use mRNA vaccines (e.g., Africa) had fewer deaths and, because of the wider protection of natural immunity, are not seeing the virus reoccur.
Finally, as we now are learning from Mr. Musk’s Twitter data release, our own government trampled on Americans’ freedom of speech by banning as “misinformation” of those questioning government COVID policies, policies that have proven ineffective. And, in spite of all the failures, Gov. Newsom just signed a bill threatening doctors who disagree with government covid mandates.
Think of all the past mistakes where accepted science turned out to be wrong. Start with the earth being flat or that the universe has existed forever in a steady state and is not expanding, as Einstein proved. Science requires open discussion.
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has been there for the Stoker family since Day One; in fact, we spent so much time there I figured the post office would forward our mail.
Dr. Pike and Dr. Katz are two of the most dedicated clinicians on the planet. The quality of care and deep concern they both possess for their patients is, quite frankly, second to none. I have lost count at the number of times they have saved us from extreme situations, as their acumen has found whatever treatment required to get us on the road to full recovery. So, I will be making donations to Malibu Urgent Care instead of hours online, saving the roads
from the convoys of delivery trucks, and fuel consumed, etc.
I’ll send my checks to “Friends of Malibu Urgent Care” P.O. Box 6836 Malibu, CA. 90264. They are a 501(c)3 Tax ID #91-2164055
That allows you to deduct the full amount of the donation on your taxes. They truly are the most wonderful doctors and nurses.
We couldn’t be more grateful for their outstanding service to our family, and this wonderful community.
Merry Christmas, Cheers.
Dermot Stoker, Malibu
On Dec. 8, my husband and I had the pleasure of attending the Malibu Association of Realtors’ installation dinner and presenting the Community Service Award to Susan Cosentino. Susan is the 2023 MAR President-Elect and the chair of the MAR Legislative Committee. In addition, she leads the PCH clean-up program with numerous clean-ups each month, has served on the installation dinner committee for years, and helps with every event MAR does. Susan is an excellent example of how the Malibu community steps up in service. Congratulations to Susan and all the awardees of the evening. As well, as a huge thank you to Susi Manners, the Executive Director of MAR, for planning such a fantastic evening and all the support.
Malibu now has a new City Council and mayor, who were all sworn in last Monday; the Council selected Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Silverstein to serve as Malibu’s next mayor. Councilmember Steve Uhring was selected to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. Incoming Councilmembers Marianne Riggins and Doug Stewart, elected on Nov. 8, both were sworn in by family members. Now, former mayor Paul Grisanti joined the Council as a member once again. Both outgoing Councilmembers Karen Farrer and Mikke Pierson ended their terms after four years. I do not know either of them well; however, after watching them connect and share their time with the community over the last year and knowing what they all went through together over the previous four, we are grateful to them for their service to our community.
We look forward to seeing how the new Council will work to bring the community together instead of the divisiveness we have seen in years past.
During this time of year, we take time to recognize Winter Solstice and celebrate the changing seasons.
Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year, reminds us of how important it is to give and share love. Since ancient times, people all over the world have recognized this important astronomical occurrence and celebrated the subsequent “return” of the sun in a variety of different ways. In addition, old solstice traditions have influenced the holidays we celebrate now, such as Christmas and Hanukkah.
This year, Winter Solstice fell on Wednesday, Dec. 21, and in the northern hemisphere, the date marks the 24 hours with the fewest daylight hours of the year.
Winter Solstice is considered a turning point in the year in many cultures. The day is held sacred and celebrates the new solar year’s birth, also known as Yuletide.
Yuletide refers to the time around Christmas, traditionally recognized from Dec. 21 until Jan. 1, and dates back centuries.
Though Yuletide’s rituals have changed dramatically over the years, some traditions remain and have contributed to modern-day celebrations of the festive season.
Decorating an evergreen tree was a common Yuletide custom in ancient times, as was giving gifts to friends and loved ones.
The Yule Log is another centuries-old tradition meant to symbolize the passing of an old year into a new one, with the promise of hope and happiness.
The oak log is usually decorated with evergreen branches, sprigs of holly, bare birch branches, and trailing ivy vines. A more delicious alternative is the classic French Bûche de Noël, a decadent chocolate cake baked in the shape of a Yule Log and shared with family and friends at a Yuletide gathering.
Our boys are now 10 and eight and absolutely love the holidays as most kids do; however, we have started several holiday traditions to focus on the memories, family, and the time we all have together.
We are grateful to all of you for keeping the spirit alive and reading and supporting The Malibu Times. We love our community and are dedicated to bringing you the local news you can trust and rely on. We work with an incredible team of people who believe in our mission and our community. So when you support us and our publications, you have a team of 15-plus individuals that you are supporting as well. As we set out to “Make Communities Better Through Print,™ we also set our goals to offer a company that can allow people to grow and flourish, and today we are proud to know that we are doing just that. We still have work left to do and so much room to grow, and we look forward to doing that here in Malibu and throughout the Central Coast.
As 2022 comes to an end, and we embrace the holidays with our friends and loved ones, we set our sights on the upcoming year and hope for good health, prosperity, and happiness for all our family, friends, colleagues, and community.
We wish you all the happiest of holidays, however you choose to celebrate them.
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We wish you and yours a very merry and bright Christmas, Hanukkah, holiday and happy New Year.
with anybody that stands right, and stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he goes wrong.” — Abraham Lincoln
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Dr. Mark Kelly has been named to serve as interim superintendent for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. Kelly is familiar to many in Malibu, where he served as the second principal of Malibu High School from 20042012. He also previously served as co-principal of Santa Monica High School.
Dr. Kelly has been employed by the school district for 23 years. For the past seven years, Dr. Kelly has served as the assistant superintendent of human resources for SMMUSD. He begins his new duties on Jan. 1, 2023. This follows the recent resignation of Dr. Ben Drati, who served as SMMUSD superintendent for six years. Drati starts his new position on Jan. 1 as superintendent of Bellflower Unified.
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A vehicle parked near Beach Access Road and PCH was broken into and ransacked. The victim left the vehicle unlocked, went surfing and upon return, their cellphone, wallet, and multiple credit cards were stolen. The victim received a notification of an unauthorized purchase made at an Apple Store for a total of $18,000. There were no security cameras available for evidence.
11/25 | Mail Theft
Mail was stolen from a property on Inland Lane. The suspects were seen in a dark-colored fourdoor sedan driving slowly with the lights off and approaching the victim’s home, exiting the vehicle, opening the mailbox and removing the mail. The security footage is in black and white which made it difficult to see what was stolen, and it made it difficult for the victim to know what exactly was stolen.
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Pepperdine University has been awarded a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to launch the Compelling Preaching Initiative. The initiative will support ministers as they share the gospel with diverse audiences in engaging ways.
The Compelling Preaching Initiative is part of the Lilly Endowment’s longstanding interest in supporting projects that help to nurture the religious lives of individuals and families and foster the growth and vitality of Christian congregations
in the United States.
“Through workshops, personal mentoring, podcasts, newsletters, and training videos, we want not only to recruit and train a new generation of preachers but also to help current ministers become more effective in their sermons and messages,” Mike Cope, director of ministry outreach at Pepperdine said in a press release.
Pepperdine University is one of 32 organizations receiving funding in an invitational round of grants for the Compelling Preaching Initiative.
“We are excited about the work that these organizations will do to foster and support preaching that better inspires, encourages, and guides people to come to know and love God and to live out their Christian faith more fully,” Christopher L. Coble, Lilly Endowment’s vice president for religion said in the press release. “Their programs will serve a significant number of aspiring and current preachers who are working to reach and engage increasingly diverse audiences both within and beyond congregations.”
The City continues to install “Beacon Boxes,” which include maps and thumb drives with locations of fire hydrants, swimming pools and other valuable local information, at strategic locations throughout the City in order to assist outof-area firefighters responding in Malibu. This week the Fire Safety Liaisons and Public Works staff installed the second batch of 10 boxes at locations from Corral Canyon to Paradise Cove. After the 2018 Woolsey Fire, the City contracted with Flame Mapper to purchase 47 Beacon Boxes.
Community members can register now to volunteer for the Los Angeles Homeless Authority’s (LAHSA) 2023 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count taking place in Malibu on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. Every year, thousands of volunteers help conduct the Homeless Count, an annual census of people experiencing homelessness across Los Angeles County to inform homelessness policy decisions and better direct resources to be able to address the homelessness crisis. Learn more and sign up to volunteer on the LAHSA website. For further questions, contact Public Safety Liaison Luis Flores at 310456-2489, ext. 236 or lflores@malibucity.org.
The City has continued to ensure staff readiness during peak wildfire season by setting up the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during nights and weekends when the National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings. In addition to enabling the EOC operations to start immediately, it also trains the staff to be ready to activate and operate the EOC during a wildfire or other disaster. Additionally, the Public Safety Department has been conducting trainings to ensure staff is ready to use to use the City’s Everbridge Disaster Notifications System in case of a disaster
A vehicle parked near Surfrider Beach was broken into and ransacked. The victim left the key in the wheel, went surfing, and upon return, the key fob was stolen, and his vehicle was ransacked.
11/30 | Malibu Road
$2,000 in gift cards were stolen from CVS Pharmacy on Malibu Road. The suspect was seen on security footage trying to purchase the gift cards with empty gift cards and managed to leave the store with the loaded gift cards. The suspect was described as a female Armenian, approximately 35 years old, wearing a brown shirt and wearing blue jeans and carrying a leather purse.
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In 1972, the O’Brien family moved to a home built by Doug in Malibu’s Zuma Canyon. Soon after Doug moved his family to Malibu, he began 27 years of volunteer service to Malibu youth, coaching Little League and Pony League baseball. When the State of California planned to remove the two baseball fields at Malibu Lagoon, Doug, along with several other Malibu residents, was instrumental in building the two baseball fields and one football field (now soccer) at Bluffs Park. In 1994, Doug was honored by the Malibu Times as a Dolphin Recipient for his years of service to the youth of Malibu.
Doug helped built boats for C/S/K Catamarans. He helped crew the 1968 Transpac record-setting crossing from San Pedro, CA, to Honolulu, HI, on Seasmoke, which was commissioned to be built by James Arness. Doug also helped build and sail several Buddy Ebsen-owned boats in California and Florida.
His lifelong love of woodworking took Doug from the lots of MGM Studios to the boat yards of Marina Del Rey to his oversized garage, where Doug could be found daily after going to the “office” at Lily’s Café, building cabinets and furniture for many homes in Malibu.
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11/30 | Shoplifting
Chocolate candies worth $25 were stolen from Malibu Feed Bin on Pacific Coast Highway and Topanga Canyon. The victim said the suspect did not respond to them when they told them they needed to pay for the candy. The suspect walked out the store without paying.
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Shortly after arriving in Los Angeles, California, she met and married cinematographer Jordan Cronenweth. They started their family in San Fernando Valley, then moved to Malibu, where she spent the next 47 years heavily involved in the community. She served several years as PTA President. She was the first woman baseball and basketball coach, president of the Real Estate Association, a local Agent, and co-owner of boutique, Malibu Rags, to name a few achievements. In 1978, she remarried computer designer Kent Lieu.
Carol gave her time generously and was a mother figure and mentor to many. She was the embodiment of a strong female way before her time. Behind her magnetic smile was a fiercely determined, southern grit. She was an inspiration to those around her and a truly unstoppable force. A fighter to the end, her legacy and contributions to the betterment of the lives she touched will resonate for generations.
She is preceded in death by Jordan Cronenweth, Kent Lieu, stepson Scott Lieu, her sisters, and her parents. Still celebrating her life are partner, Michael O’Connell, son Jeff Cronenweth & Loan Nguyen, son Tim Cronenweth & wife Dr. Julie Edween, daughter Christie Cronenweth & husband Stacy Jones, foster-daughter Judy Crary, granddaughter Skylar Cronenweth, step-grandchildren Skylar Ward, Adam & Ryan Houtz, and great, great grandchild Charlie Houtz.
A Celebration of her Life will be held on March 19, 2023. Please send an email to cronenwethlaw@yahoo.com to receive an invitation.
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Use folded pictures and carefully cut paper to design images that pop out from the page at the Malibu Library on Thursday, Dec. 22, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Join us to create your own pop-up cards to share with friends and family for any occasion. For ages 13-17 at the Malibu Library meeting room.
Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party, including kids. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees. Registration opens Thursday, Dec. 15, at 3:30 p.m. to register, visit lacountylibrary.org/ malibu.
Malibu City Hall is closed for
the holidays a half-day on Christmas Eve and all day on Christmas Day on Friday, Dec. 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. When a holiday falls on Saturday, it is observed on the prior Friday. When a holiday falls on Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday.
During this holiday season, we’re making it easy to experience moments that matter. Here are some opportunities for you to make space for Christmas.
Join us for one of two Christmas Eve services on Dec. 24 at 4 or 6 p.m. with Malibu Pacific Church. Invite your family and friends to come sit with you, and we’ll have hot cocoa waiting when you arrive. To reserve a seat, visit https://malibupacific.church/ christmas. To rebroadcast their Christmas Eve service, visit https://malibupacific.church/plus
Malibu United Methodist Church will be hosting its Christmas Eve Service at 7 p.m. MUMC will also be hosting a Christmas Day service on Sunday, Dec. 25, at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. For more info, visit https://www.malibuumc.org/
calendar.
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Join Cantor Marcelo and Chaplain Ruth Belonsky each Saturday morning as we celebrate the Shabbat with morning blessings, songs of praise (p’sukei d’zimra) and traditional Shabbat prayer at the Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue from 9 to 10 a.m. The service ends with the recitation of Kaddish. Their services are being live streamed via Zoom and on their Facebook Page.
St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church will have two Christmas Eve services at 4:30 and 8:30 p.m.
The 4:30 p.m. service will include a pageant, carols, and the Eucharist. The 8:30 p.m. will include a candlelight feast of the the Holy Nativity featuring carols, readings, special music and instrumentals, and the first Mass of Christmas. Christmas Day Worship will be at 10 a.m. All worship will be live-streamed through Facebook for those who cannot join in person. St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church is located at 28211 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu.
Special holiday hours for city parks and facilities will be posted in the News & Announcements section of the website homepage the week prior to the holiday.
The Malibu Municipal Code prohibits construction of any
kind on city holidays (M.M.C. 8.24.050(G)).
This is also a County of Los Angeles holiday — the Malibu Library will be closed.
Free Christmas tree recycling is offered to residents from Dec. 27 through Jan. 10, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Dec. 30 to Jan. 2) at 23575 Civic Center Way (Chili Cook-off lot). Collected trees will be recycled into mulch. Remove all metal stands and decorations before dropping off trees.
Join us for a Conversation with City Councilmember Grisanti on Thursday, Dec. 29, at 2 p.m. Grab your lunch and join us on Zoom to address sector business in Los Angeles County and issues relevant to Malibu and Pacific Palisades. Event is complimentary for all members and residents of Malibu and Pacific Palisades.
Moderating the event will be “The Malibu Lawyer,” former chair and current board director, Ian Roven, Esq., of the Law Offices of Ian Roven. To register, visit http://www.Malibu.org. You will receive a link to the event when you register.
Malibu City Hall is closed for the holidays for a half-day on New Year’s Eve and all day on New Year’s Day. When a holiday falls on Saturday, it is observed on the prior Friday. When a holiday falls on Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday.
Enjoy the festively decorated Adamson House for the holiday season, and explore this beautiful 1930s beach home filled with original ceramic tiles from Malibu Potteries. The docentled tours of the house will run Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 25 through Dec. 31. Tours will begin at 10 a.m. and start every
half hour, with the final tour of the day at 2:30 p.m. Walk-ins are accepted for parties of less than six people. Refreshments will be served in the museum. Guests can pick up their gift at our Visitor Center.
• Adults 16 and older: $25
• Children under 16: $10
5 years old and under: Free
• Reservations required for groups of six or more: Call (310) 456-9378
All proceeds from the tours, as well as sales from the Visitor Center, benefit the Malibu Adamson House Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that uses the funds for the upkeep and preservation of the Adamson House. No refunds. Location is 23200 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu.
The Malibu Film Society has announced 14 films for the season. In-person screenings will continue to take place at the Regency Agoura Hills Stadium 8, and had just agreed to resume their free pre-show wine receptions.
For the latest version of their downloadable screening calendar, visit www.malibufilmsociety. org. The first seven shows are now listed on their website. To start booking your seats, submit your link requests for online screenings on mfsreservations. org.
Reservations and link requests are free for all members of MFS.
For non-members: remaining seats to in-person screenings (if any) will be made available one week before each show, with advance ticket purchase required (please note: we do not offer dayof-show ticket sales).
Join Malibu community members for an afternoon of fun board games every Tuesday 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Malibu Senior Center. Games include bridge, canasta, checkers, chess, dominos, and mancala. RSVP required. This is an ongoing drop-in program.
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 is necessary. Instructed by Jackline Daneshrad. Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Michael Landon Community Center, $5 per class.
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.
Knit 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.
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 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.
Lights, camera, action! Enjoy a complimentary movie and popcorn, on Thursday, Dec. 22 and Dec. 29 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Malibu Senior Center. Assisted hearing devices available upon request, 48 hours prior to the film screening.
December Movie Screenings: December 22: “The Holiday” (2006)
• December 29: “New Year’s Eve” (2011)
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 located at 23555 Civic Center Way. The Malibu Farmers Market is hosting a vintage art, and brunch Holiday Event on Sunday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Malibu Middle and High School Choir students performed never before heard solos and duets for the “A Mele Kalikimaka Winter Gala,” on Sunday, Dec.
4. The evening, all organized by students, brought to life new, exclusive and classic favorites music including, “Christmas on the Beach in Malibu.”
Choir Cabinet President Reyn Smith and Choir Cabinet VP Sophie Regan said the individualistic concert provided an opportunity to hear rare and unique songs.
“They have worked really hard to do all of this themselves because they want to raise the money for their beloved choir program,” Choral Director Dr. Krysta Sorensen said in an email to The Malibu Times.
The winter gala featured delicious catered gourmet charcuterie tables, along with seasonal beverages and a cash wine bar. There was also dessert platters on hand courtesy of Melissa Smith of Malibu’s SweetBu and Elfie Astier from Hotcakes Bakes, who graciously
Carla McCloskey brought her granddaughter to take photos with Santa and enjoy the festivities.
“I just think it’s wonderful that the city has all these great events, and I hope they continue to do it,” McCloskey said.
Families were encouraged to join the festivities by wearing Christmas pajamas, and families did.
Recreation Coordinator Adrianna Fiori said this was the first Breakfast with Santa event after the pandemic.
“I think it’s a great social experience for the entire family to come out with their friends and enjoy it,” Fiori said. “When they enter, they pick up a craft bag, and they can
donated the sweets.
The event included donated raffle baskets to raise funds for their choir program from local organizations, including a onenight stay at the Hotel June, two tickets for Laila Biali on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at 8 p.m. at the Smothers Theatre, two
tickets to an upcoming LA Philharmonic Performance, a gift certificate from V’s Restaurant and Bar, a gift certificate from The Malibu Brewing Company and more. Smith and Regan were the host and hostess of the evening.
“We loved hosting this festive holiday
do it here or take it home and do it, but I think the kids are having fun.”
The City of Malibu staff ensured families were enjoying their festive morning by joining in on the fun sharing a smile.
Malibu City Hall is also a designated location for the Sparks of Love toy drive.
This year, the Los Angeles County Fire Department, ABC7, Toys for Tots, and Southern California firefighters will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Spark of Love toy drive. Over the years, the Spark of Love toy drive has successfully collected and distributed nearly 9 million toys. Drop off new, unwrapped toys and sports equipment for underserved children and teens in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, Ventura, and Riverside counties. For more information, visit fire.lacounty.gov
event for the Malibu community. We kicked the holidays off right with family, friends, and carols galore! Thank you to everyone who came to support our choir,” Smith and Regan said in an email to The Malibu Times. “It is a fundraiser for our upcoming Aloha Choir competition. We
have also started a GoFundMe if you would like to donate and help us reach our financial goals. We want everyone who wants to sing at the Aloha choir competition to be able to attend. Mahalo!” Link to GoFundMe: gofund.me/ f6b9b14e
Project Based Learning is a teaching pedagogy in which students learn by actively engaging in real-world dialogue and meaningful projects through an initiative called the Botswana School Project.
Over the last two years, Webster and Malibu elementary schools have been rethinking the way teachers collaborate and expand their curiosity about themselves and the world beyond the classroom. Through numerous learning exchanges, Malibu students have had the opportunity to expand their creativity and cultural engagement with young people, animals and the world beyond Malibu.
In 2010, former teacher and Malibu public school administrator Pat Cairns, co-founded BSP. This year, students in both countries made educational and cultural connections through live streaming led by BSP Country Director and Lead Facilitator Brooks Kamanakao. Kamanakao has knowledge in the world of naturalism and loves his home village in Botswana, Africa. While Kamanakao has visited Malibu four times in the last 10 years, speaking to Malibu students about his home country, animals, conservation and ecology, this year’s project-based learning expanded to a school-wide initiative (TK-5th grade) with multiple teachers and classrooms both here in Malibu and in Botswana.
On Dec. 1, parents were invited to a school-wide assembly celebrating their children’s work using STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and talking with teachers and Kamanakao about the impact of this project learning experience. The event illuminated
Basically, for eight nights, we eat a lot of food fried in oil while we light the eight candles on the Menorah that commemorates one night’s worth of untainted oil, miraculously lasting eight nights, while new oil was prepared for the candelabrum in the reclaimed temple. At least, that’s the simple version of the tale. But, back to latkes, which are one of the best foods on the planet and something that makes Hanukkah
how excited students were to participate in this project and the ways they engaged learning collaboratively within their school and in Botswana.
A fourth-grade student named Dax asked “what is the best renewable energy source Botswana could use?” They came up with multiple sources, analyzed them, and then moved to solutions that would be sustainable. Initial questions came from the STEAM program written by teachers Wendy Berman-Baker and Sheryl Murdock.
A fourth grader named Moral told Superintendent Ben Drati, “I like learning this way because you get to study things whatever way you want. I learned the mechanics of how turbines work. We talked about what cities in the future might be like in our country. In our teams, we built future cities for Botswana, while still respecting animals.”
Projects involved in-depth discussions about land, animals, people and water and focused on skills like reading and writing. Some examples include second- and third-
one of my personal favorite holidays of the year. Traditionally, there are two toppings, applesauce or sour cream, to put on top of these deliciously delectable potato pancakes (unless you eat them plain, or go completely non-traditional, which is an option too).
The sweet tang of applesauce adds a contrasty punch to the potatoes and green onions, which make up latkes, while also cutting the grease from frying them.
On the other hand, sour cream, while also adding
Another project, for fifth-graders, explored the art of folktales through creative string art work visualized in constellations in both hemispheres and how some constellations overlap the hemispheres. They created a night-sky canvas while using math to map the distance. This global exchange is inspiring and transcends the ways that teachers teach and collaborate across grade level and subject area. This focus and commitment to teachers illustrates the importance of knowledge sharing and creative processes through global awareness. Through an interactive learning process, students get to imagine while learning real-world skills that help them open their lens of curiosity to ask questions, think creatively, and always have fun.
Kamanakao wrapped up his latest two-week visit to the schools on Dec. 8. He shared his knowledge around conservation, ecology, and ways to cultivate these practices within the learning environment so that this work
its own version of tartness, can weigh the fried potato cakes down with dairy.
So, the debate of which topping goes better is a thing that already has and will, once again, be discussed as families and friends sit around the table on Hanukkah, dolloping their favorite topping onto their latkes. That is if both options are even available.
While there is no true answer as to which topping is the proper one, and we may never have an official answer, at least we have options. Even if we all know the only correct latke topper is applesauce.
continues
evolve. This year,
Webster Elementary kindergarten and first-grade teacher Dee Dee Cooper oversees the project at all Malibu public schools sponsored by the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu.
“We are thrilled to have provided such an enjoyable and invaluable educational experience for our students,” Cooper said. “We aim to keep our students, fellow teachers, and the Malibu Public Schools administration motivated and interested in new ways of learning through projects like this. We are excited to continue sharing with parents and the greater community all of the wonderful things that are happening in our schools. We believe it’s important for our young people, our school systems, and our community to get involved and learn from other communities, around the world, like Botswana and the Motopi School students.”
This year, the eight crazy, fun and festive nights of Hanukkah started the night of Sunday, Dec. 18, and will continue until Monday, Dec. 26. That’s right, this year, Hanukkah overlaps with Christmas. But don’t get confused; Hanukkah is not Jewish Christmas. The food itself makes that obvious. There are also jelly doughnuts involved.
So whether you’re schmearing applesauce or sour cream on your latkes, just remember the fact that you’re eating them in the first place is a miracle in and of itself.
we’ll get the wait times for people to get a permit down,” Grisanti said. “That is the thing that caused me the most emails, and I’m really happy that we’re moving on that.”
During the time Grisanti was mayor, the city was able to hire Steve McClary as permanent city manager, Joseph Toney was brought in as assistant city manager and Ruthie Quinto as city treasurer.
“I’ve got to tell you the letters I get complimenting the staff,” Grisanti said. “It’s amazing how many of them come in for Yolanda [Bundy, Environmental Sustainability Department director]. She really knows customer service, and she’s very good at helping people, and they’re grateful for it. I’m glad we’ve got somebody leading the way on that.”
Grisanti served 19 years on the Public Works Commission, first appointed by then-Mayor Jeff Jennings in 2002, followed by appointments from Councilmember Lou LaMonte in 2010 and then-Mayor Pro Tem Karen Farrer in 2019.
“I’m very grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Mikke [Pierson] and Karen. I just get to take credit for the work that they did,” Grisanti said jokingly. “The school separation was all them, and the concept
was something I liked when I got involved. I’d been involved with this for quite a while, and I’m very grateful that they took part and hired the people we have working for us, the attorneys and accountants who are familiar with school financing because, without them, this would’ve gone nowhere.”
With community events returning to in-person, Grisanti has participated in most events hosted throughout the city.
“I think it’s incredibly important to show up for things,” Grisanti said. “All the commissioners involved in making various things happen in the community, I’ve got to give them their props for everything they do. For example, the Arts Commission, Fireball [Tim Lawrence] is on it, and he has been leading the charge on the art shows; he’s a friend of mine for starters, but he’s so enthusiastic about everything and so being able to work with people like that is great.”
Grisanti continued to thank his appointees on the Homelessness Task Force, Ian Roven and Terry Davis, Dane Skophammer on Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Commissioner Joshua Spiegel.
“They’re [Roven and Davis] both fabulous people, and I’ve known Josh since he was in high school, and he’s, he’s doing such a good job, I’m so grateful that he’s there,” Grisanti said. “I’m hoping that in this coming year we’re going to plan to build some more parks and do things like that. We’ve got the land and I would love to see that happen. We have been so involved in trying to get out from under the pandemic and Woolsey that not enough has been done that we would all like to accomplish.”
During the City Council meeting on Dec. 12, many residents spoke during public comment to thank Farrer, Pierson and Grisanti for their dedication to the community.
“Mayor Grisanti, you have represented Malibu with honor, dignity and humility in the last couple of years in the eyes of the world and for that, a well-deserved thank you,” Howard Rudski said.
As an active member of organizations such as Malibu CERT, Arson Watch, and Malibu West Fire Brigade, Grisanti already has a history of working with members of the community. If there’s one thing that he realized when he gained the mayor title, was being there for the community.
“I discovered when I became mayor is, you get a lot of emails from various people with ideas and I’m pretty good at responding to all of those which takes up a lot of time but what they’re doing is important, they’re participating and the fact that they took the time to sit down and write an email, they deserve to get a response,” Grisanti said. “I reply with, “I’m aware of it, or we’re already doing X, Y, and Z, and what else should we be doing on that issue? That kind of thing.” It doesn’t take a million years, but you never know; some of them might end up being future council people.”
Grisanti said there are aspects of being the mayor that he didn’t expect.
“There are people who call up from basically random locations, and they just want to talk to the mayor because it’s like they’re checking a box in their life; I talked to the mayor of Malibu today,” Grisanti said. “And that’s not a real-time burner or anything, and I put my phone out there, so it’s not hard for people to reach me.”
While councilmembers Pierson and Farrer ended their term, seats opened up for new councilmembers Doug Stewart and Marianne Riggins.
“I think Doug is great with numbers, he’s good at running meetings and he’s very organized, so I think that we will benefit from that and his experience. And Marianne knows so much about the permit process in Malibu and has been involved in the school’s separation before the
an annual P-22 festival was held, and he was the face of the “Save L.A. Cougars” fundraising campaign.
“He was one of the oldest mountain lions in established male pumas in the Santa Monica Mountains, so he made his own path. Against all odds, he managed to cross two deadly 10lane highways — both the 101 and the 405 — pass through the Hollywood Hills and settle in Griffith Park. His tiny, 9-square-mile home was the smallest home range that has ever been recorded for an adult male mountain lion, according to NPS.
For the most part, P-22 lived happily in his new territory for the next decade. Although
separation was talked about, and I’m sure she’s going to do a very good job also,” Grisanti said. “I’m very grateful that they won. I think that the citizens of Malibu picked a great couple of people, and I think that they will accomplish a lot in their time on the City Council, and I couldn’t be happier.”
As for staffing, Grisanti hopes to make Malibu a place where everyone wants to work.
“One of the things that I’m working on is trying to figure out a way to make working for Malibu more attractive. One of the problems we have is that most of our staff is commuting in from other areas and when gas went from $3 a gallon to $6 a gallon, that didn’t help us at all,” Grisanti said. “I would like us to just be, ‘well, you know, Malibu loves us and they’re paying us well and they’re trying to take care of us and I really want to stay there because I feel like we’re making progress on everything,’ and the other thing we have to do is make sure they feel like there’s a future in working for Malibu.”
Grisanti said it’s essential for any organization to rotate in leadership.
“In any organization I’ve ever been part of, the leadership needs to change and keep changing because if the same person is running the organization, running the organization, running the organization, people aren’t happy; they need to feel like their chance for recognition is coming,” Grisanti said. “Their chance to do the things they have identified, things that need doing, will happen.”
Grisanti said feedback from the community is important such as what they hope will occupy the vacant land.
“Maybe they want us to leave it alone, or maybe they’ll want us to build a fine arts place, build a pool, an aquatic center, or put in some other soccer field, but as somebody who’s been in real estate for a long time, I hate to see land just sitting there with nobody doing anything with it,” Grisanti said. “I think that we spent a lot of money to buy it, and I want to see the community getting some use out of it.”
Grisanti’s term expires in November 2024. During the City Council meeting on Dec. 12, Bruce Lee Silverstein was elected mayor of Malibu, after serving two terms as mayor pro tem, and Steve Uhring was elected as the new mayor pro tem.
“I’m confident that Bruce is going to step up and be diplomatic with our neighbors and run meetings in a business-like fashion,” Grisanti said. “I’m sure he will succeed, and if he succeeds, we all succeed.”
there were enough deer and other wild prey for him to live on, there were no females in his new digs, and he got sick for a time after ingesting prey contaminated with rat poison. Biologists trapped him, treated him with topical medications and vitamin K injections, and released him. He miraculously made a full recovery.
Wildlife officials decided to capture the 12-year-old mountain lion after his recent behavior became erratic. He started to venture south into more populated neighborhoods like Silver Lake and stay for increasing periods of time; whereas before, he’d always been leery of busy areas. In November, he killed a leashed Chihuahua in the Hollywood Hills and later attacked another Chihuahua in Silver Lake.
The radio-collared cat was captured Dec. 12 after being located in a Los Feliz backyard. He was given fluids, vitamins, and antibiotics and rested comfortably at a veterinarian’s office. Initial exams showed the cat was in poor shape — significantly underweight with thinning fur.
“Mountain lion P-22 was more than just a celebrity cat. He was also a critical part of a long-term research study and a valuable ambassador for the cause of connectivity and for wildlife in the Santa Monica Mountains and
beyond,” the NPS stated, referring in part to the wildlife bridge now being constructed across the 101 freeway at Agoura Hills. “Scientists will be analyzing his data for years to come. He showed us what mountain lions must do to survive in our urban landscape.”
ed.” The letter asks for an EIR that would address restrooms, sounds and amplification, and impacts on wildlife and surrounding residential communities. It requests a lighting study on areas that may no longer be dark at night to be consistent with the city’s Dark Sky Ordinance, analysis of view impacts, and information on the availability of water to serve both sites. It also questions trail access that could impact neighborhoods abutting the campgrounds.
Other important questions include waste water treatment, security precautions to ensure only registered users are on site, maintenance, and ranger and support staffing.
“We are asking for MRCA to engage with the city
requiring evacuations. To sign up for the City’s Disaster Notification System, visit the web portal. To sign up for lower-level emergency, traffic, weather and utility alerts by text and email, visit the Alerts webpage and scroll down to “Alert Center.”
Community members are encouraged to install a “KnoxBox” emergency key system to enable Sheriff’s Deputies to access unstaffed gates to residential properties to ensure rapid law enforcement access in case of emergencies. In order to effectively and efficiently respond to emergency calls, Deputies need to be able to access all residential and commercial properties, including gated communities. The KnoxBox system is separate from the system used by the LA County Fire Department.
A Knox Master Key is given exclusively to Deputies. Community members can buy a KnoxBox online. Once the purchase is made, the Malibu-Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station is notified, and a Deputy will help verify access following its installation by a locksmith. For more information, contact Public Safety Liaison Luis Flores at (310) 456-2489, ext. 236 or lflores@malibucity.org.
The new 2023 Los Angeles County Building Codes go into effect Sunday, Jan. 1. The City’s Permit Technicians will review online submittals on Tuesday, Jan. 3, to determine which code cycle will apply to the project submittals. For a project to be reviewed under the 2020 County of Los Angeles Codes, all required documents must have been provided by the deadline on Satur-
in this process,” McClary confirmed, saying there have been no discussions between the agency and the city. “We have not had that engagement. We would like to get at the table and get some answers from them and have them hear the city’s concerns and perhaps see a bit of a collaborative effort. That’s not to say we would agree to a project. But at this point it would be fair to both sides if we could at least sit down and have that conversation.”
When the MRCA issued a notice of preparation in October alerting the public of the plan to add camping to Bluffs Park and in Ramirez Canyon, McClary indicated that no prenotice was given to the City of Malibu. “We’re not aware of any efforts of them to reach out formally or informally on this. Other than receiving the NOP which they are legally entitled to do, I will give them credit for providing the legal min-
day, Dec. 31 at midnight (submittals and payments are time stamped).
All projects submitted on or after Jan. 1, or those that are incomplete by the deadline, will be reviewed under the 2023 codes. Applicants are urged not to wait and to request their Building Safety plan review and permits now. Building Safety submittal requirements are listed on the webpage.
Currently, there are permitted events Dec. 24 and Jan. 3 and 5, 2023, as well as every Sunday for parking for the Malibu Farmers Market. The City of Malibu Planning Department posts a weekly report of approved event permits on the website.
In order for members of the public to be informed of pending event permit applications and to provide an additional opportunity for public input, the City has changed the Event Permit Report format to include all event permit applications deemed complete for review for consistency and compliance with the requirements of the Malibu Municipal Code and the Planning Director’s action on each application. The updated Event Permit Report has been posted to the City’s website. To sign up to receive an email or text message when an updated Event Permit Report is posted, visit the e-notifications page (scroll down to the “Special Event Permit Report” category).
Malibu City Hall and Senior Center; Closed Christmas Eve (observed) Friday, Dec. 23 at 11:30 a.m.; Christmas Day (observed) all day Monday, Dec. 26; New Year’s Eve (observed) Friday, Dec. 30 at 11:30 a.m.; New Year’s Day (ob served) all day Monday, Jan. 2.
Park hours: Open regular hours daily, 8 a.m. to sunset. Multipurpose Field at Malibu Bluffs Park will be
closed for turf renovation and restoration Dec. 12 to Feb. 6. Michael Landon Center at Bluffs Park now open after upgrades.
Malibu Community Swimming Pool hours: Closed Dec. 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, Jan. 1, 2, 16, Feb. 20. Visit the Aquatics webpage (malibucity.org/aquatics) for a complete schedule.
Temporary Skate Park and Michael Landon Community Center at Malibu Bluffs Park hours: Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
Malibu Bluffs Park Multipurpose Field closed for rest and renovations Dec. 12 through Feb. 6: The Multipurpose Field at Malibu Bluffs Park is closed for turf renovation and restoration in preparation for the spring season through Monday, Feb. 6. The rest and renovation play an essential part in keeping the field safe and playable throughout the year. The park’s other facilities will remain open. For information on recreation programs and facilities, visit malibucity.org/335/Community-Services or call (310) 317-1364.
The City of Malibu staff and City Council wish everyone in the community a safe and happy holiday,
imum. We are stating in the letter this really deserves more engagement than simply a notice to the city.”
Asked if sending a letter is the first step in possible future legal proceedings, the city manager emphatically explained, “It’s premature. The City Council has not had that conversation yet.”
Mayor Bruce Silverstein provided the following statement in his individual capacity and not as a city representative: “According to CalFire, the entire City of Malibu is situated within a Very High Fire Severity Zone, and Malibu residents live with an omnipresent danger of wildfire that is particularly acute when the Santa Ana winds are gusting through the Santa Monica Mountains. Climate change and drought have exacerbated this omnipresent danger to the point that there is no longer a wildfire season so much as a year-round wildfire danger — as evi-
filled with health, happiness, family, friendship, and love. We are grateful to serve this community and work together to help protect Malibu’s beautiful natural surroundings and environment, and protect Malibu’s safety and community character.
As we head into the holidays, our Public Safety Team has some safety tips for the community. A Christmas tree can go from a delightful household holiday symbol to a potential starting point of a dangerous house fire as it becomes dry and flammable, so don’t wait too long to dispose of your holiday tree. The city offers free Christmas trees recycling Dec. 27 through Jan. 10, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Dec. 30 to Jan. 2) at the Chili Cook-off lot at 23575 Civic Center Way. For curbside collection, remove all metal stands and decorations, and cut up the tree so that it fits into the yard waste bin. Check and refill the tree’s water pan regularly. Keep holiday trees at least 3 feet away from any heat source. Make sure lighting cords are not worn out, check for broken bulbs, and do not overload electric outlets.
Decorative candles are the source of numerous house fires every year. Keep candles safely away from any flammable materials, and do not leave them burning unattended.
Every year, many people are bad-
denced by the Smokey the Bear signs posted in front of Malibu fire stations that routinely warn of “high,” “very high,” and “extreme” fire danger.
The development of a campsite for hundreds of transient visitors in an area that already has been the origin of a fire that burned multiple homes in that vicinity is like throwing a lighted match onto a tinderbox. That poses an unacceptable danger that Malibu residents should not have to bear, and further poses a danger to the health, safety, and welfare of the very campers the proposed development is intended to serve. No responsible steward of the environment would begin to undertake such a development under the existing conditions. Plainly, there are more environmentally sensitive alternatives that do not increase the already very high danger of fire in Malibu.”
ly burned, and nearly 1,000 house fires are started by the improper use of deep fryers to cook turkeys. Always use turkey fryers outdoors, on a flat surface at least 10 feet from any structures. Keep children and pets away. Do not leave the fryer unattended. Use safety equipment such as hot mitts and keep a fire extinguisher on hand. Make sure your turkey is completely defrosted before frying it. See more turkey fryer safety tips from the US Fire Administration (usfa.fema.gov/ downloads/pdf/publications/turkey-fryer-fire-safety-infographic. pdf).
Always ensure the chimney flue is open while using the fireplace to prevent smoke and carbon monoxide from flooding the house. Before starting a wood fire in your fireplace, make sure it is approved for wood burning. Have your chimney inspected annually and cleaned if necessary.
Celebrate responsibly by designating drivers, or using taxis or rideshares.
Free Christmas tree recycling is offered to the community Dec. 27
through Jan. 10, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Dec. 30 to Jan. 2) at 23575 Civic Center Way (Chili Cook-off lot). Collected trees will be recycled into mulch. Remove all metal stands and decorations before dropping off trees. Please do not leave trees on the ground or outside the gate. For curbside collection options, remove all metal stands and decorations, and cut up the tree so that it fits into the yard waste bin. For trees too large to fit in the bin, contact your waste hauler.
The Arts Commission’s new public art exhibition in the City Hall Gallery, “Music Inspired Art,” features original works by local artists inspired by music, including images of live concerts, reflections on music in visual forms, and illustrations of musicians. “Music Inspired Art” will be on display from December 2022 through January 2023, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the gallery is free. For more information, visit the Arts Commission website (malibuartscommission. org).
Residents encouraged to install ‘Knox Boxes’ to give Sheriff’s Deputies emergency Access to gated properties
One of The Malibu Times’ reporters, Judy Abel, recently noticed that there seemed to be a way higher than usual number of female-owned businesses at Trancas Country Market. We decided to look into it and find out why. Our research turned up a total of seven — and that’s not even counting the businesses that are either managed or co-owned by females. And, although the female tenants may or may not know this, Trancas Country Market is owned by a woman — Wal-Mart heiress Paige Laurie.
“[Trancas] seemed more local for small businesses than the Malibu Country Mart or The Lumber Yard,” said Christine Berardi, owner of women’s boutique clothing store Hiptique. “I like the neighborhood feel here. You get to know the customers so much more.”
The “local feel” sentiment was echoed by Sea Lily florist owner Caytlyn McCloskey, a Malibu native.
“I grew up here in Malibu, so I’ve been shopping in this center for years, and my heart is here, and it’s a special place,” she said. “My parents still live in Malibu, and the nursery next door I’ve gone to for 35 years … A lot of my clients I’ve had for over a decade; and you know everyone, and there’s a good sense of community.”
McCloskey has been located in Trancas longer than any of the other women-owned businesses there — 15 years.
“All of the other [female business owners] came in with the remodel,” she explained. “The center is aesthetically beautiful now, and we have the ocean and the ocean breeze, and the Malibu name here.”
The remodel and expansion of the complex by local architect Doug Burdge, completed around 2014,
was a draw for the female tenants. According to the Burdge website, the center was “designed to capture the rural feel of western Malibu with barn-style buildings done in antique barn wood, metal roofing, and sliding barn doors for inside-outside retail activity … the center also has a commons area, a sycamore grove and a walking path.”
Starting a business at Trancas has served as a launch pad for at least some of the female-owned businesses there. In other words, they started off at Trancas, built a successful business, and then expanded. The Albertina jewelry store, owned by jewelry designer Winnie Johnson, is now expanding to a second location near Malibu Country Mart. The Nati women’s boutique first opened in Newbury Park, then expanded to a second store in Trancas over six years ago, and now has opened additional stores in Venice, Malibu Country Mart and New York.
The seven female business owners did not appear to recruit each other to come to Trancas Country Market, or know each other beforehand, but they
support one another.
“We know each other and it’s a small community,” McCloskey said. “We support each other in the way we do discounts for each other, and shop at each other’s stores.”
Berardi explained that the business owners spend so many hours working that there really isn’t much opportunity to socialize, but said they do sometimes meet up for drinks or a bite to eat.
“There’s a lot of camaraderie,” she said.
While not all of the women have families, several do still have children at home, and have to balance running a business with family time.
“I have a 16 month-old and a 4-year-old,” McCloskey related. “I have to juggle being a mom with being a shop owner, and I have to hire a nanny, but the sense of reward you get from creating something positive is worth it - you’re also doing something else of value.”
One of the things these business owners have in common is that nearly all had quite a few years of
work experience before they ever decided to open a storefront and go solo; nearly all demonstrated some entrepreneurial spirit and/or sales ability along the way, and most were at least in their thirties when they started their business.
Anat “Nati” Winston moved to LA from Israel 30 years ago. While raising her two daughters, she began selling select products at salons out of her car trunk, and also sold her own art and ran her own catering business.
Albertina jewelry store’s Winnie Johnson earned a BFA, co-managed a start-up jewelry business; spent five years designing custom bridal jewelry for a top LA engagement ring shop and two years overseeing high-end jewelry production; notably creating a diamond encrusted glove worn by Madonna on the cover of Cosmopolitan.
Melissa Smith, founder of SweetBu Candy Co., spent nearly 25 years working in advertising sales at Time, Inc. and Conde Nast before going out on
The annual holiday event brings much-needed resources, gifts, support, and joy to migrant workers and their families
By SAMANTHA BRAVO Of The Malibu Times
The Boys & Girls Club of Malibu brought much-needed resources, gifts, and holiday cheer to over 200 children and parents of Oxnard migrant families at its 15th Annual Toy Drive & Christmas party at Fred L. Williams Elementary on Dec. 10. Kids received wrapped presents from Santa to take home and parents received a $200 gift card to a local grocery store donated by Waveside Church of Malibu. Many of the families in attendance are migrant workers from Latin America who work in the fields to provide essential food for the community. Students and their families enjoyed a hot holiday breakfast while they participated in arts and crafts, face painting, carnival games, photo booths, giveaways, music, and meet-andgreet with Santa.
According to the Fred L. Williams Elementary school’s report, over 86 percent of the students are Hispanic and majority are children of migrant workers who work in the fields, many as seasonal workers
who only stay through the harvesting season and don’t make a livable wage for the area.
The city of Oxnard, known for its rich farming history, coastal farmlands, and contributions to the agriculture industry, now has an average cost of living per month for a family of four of $6,098, which is in the top 1 percent of the most expensive cities in the world.
“Boys & Girls Club of Malibu is committed to representing and providing services to the most diverse and underrepresented populations in the Malibu community and surrounding areas like Oxnard,” a press release says. “With the rising cost of living plus inflation, the holidays bring additional financial stress and the Club wants to ensure kids and their
Isimply can’t believe Christmas is upon us so soon. I might be mistaken, but I could have sworn that Christmas was celebrated just a year ago.
The weeks leading up to the holiday always give me great agita. For one thing, there are an infinite number of questions that come up around the holiday, such as where do we celebrate Christmas and with whom? Do the kids come here, or do we go there (New York)? If we go there, do we still decorate here? And then, whom do we give what to?
I am not sure that last sentence even resembles English.
Do we remember what we gave to whom last year, and if so, should we repeat that gift or not? Oh my heavens, I am getting a headache just thinking about all this. My mailbox is so filled with holiday catalogs I can hardly retrieve my bills in the stack of brochures. Forests are being destroyed just so my mailbox can be filled with this junk, and it’s all contributing to climate change.
The greeting cards are waring me down also.
her own.
Shine Beauty Collective founder Kat James, a trained aesthetician, has over 25 years’ experience in the beauty industry as a business manager, makeup artist, national trainer, account executive, and buyer for various product lines, including Bobbi Brown, Kiehls, Estée Lauder and Dr. Brandt; and collaborated with plastic surgeons and dermatologists on skincare and anti-aging products.
Alejandra Deluca of Malibu Meditation Journey, with 30 years of experience as an energy practitioner, has studied under various masters in order to provide meditation, yoga and healing arts services.
“I’ve been doing this for a long time, I have my rhythm, and I’ve established myself,” McCloskey summarized. “There’s a lot more acceptance [of women-owned businesses] than there used to be — more appreciation and support. It’s cool to see women succeed.”
Some cards come with my name spelled incorrectly on a label. It doesn’t get more impersonal than that. Other greetings contain a two page, single-spaced letter telling me in great detail about babies I didn’t even know had been born. And then somebody had to tell me what he named his new dog as if I am going to remember that. I am aging, and it is tough enough to remember where I am, let alone the name of somebody’s new pet.
But there is always that silver lining. I know for certain that in just a matter of days, the incessant Christmas music which started in early November will suddenly cease. Don’t get me wrong, I do love listening to Nat King Cole sing “Silent Night,” but if I have to listen to “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” one more time, I might start wearing earplugs. My apologies to the late, great Gene Autry, whose estate might still be getting royalties every time the song about Rudolph assaults my tender ears.
But now is the time to put all this anxiety behind us. Our kids are coming to Malibu, the gifts have been picked, and the mailbox is about to return to its more normal empty container. So eat hearty, hug your loved ones, sing a Xmas carol or two absent any reference to reindeers, and a very Merry Christmas to you all!
families receive the assistance they need to have a cheerful holiday season.”
The club’s annual toy drive helps low-income parents who make sacrifices to provide a better life for their children have the resources and support to navigate through uncertain times, especially during the holiday season.
“We are so grateful for our local partners and the support they provide for this event, especially Waveside Church for their 10-plus years of collaboration with the Boys & Girls Club to assist those in our community throughout the holidays, pandemic, fires and more,” BGCM Director of Community Affairs and Outreach Siugen Constanza said in a press release. “The holiday season is all about spending time with loved ones and cherishing special moments, and this event enables vulnerable Oxnard youth and their families to make the holidays extra special, regardless of background or financial barriers.”
• Albertina (jewelry store) - Winnie Johnson - (310) 457-8632: Full-service dedicated fine jewelry for women and men, specializing in local designers and “beachy, gift-able” selections in silver and gold
• Hiptique (women’s boutique) - Christine Berardi - 310-399-6105: The selections at Hiptique are carefully curated, with knowledgeable associates to guide customers on how everything fits and what looks best on most body types
• Malibu Meditations Journey - Alejandra Deluca – (424) 402-1199: Private sessions, classes, retreats, ceremonies, workshops, Lu -
cia light immersion, yoga, breath work, energy readings and balancing, sound baths, and more.
• Nati Boutique - Anat “Nati” Winston - (310) 457-3427: Clothing boutique for women and teens, with in-store and online sales; focusing on clothes that are cozy, comfortable and affordable
• Sea Lily (florist) - Caytlyn McCloskey - (310) 457-8100: Eco-friendly floral design boutique and full service florist, also including home décor, indoor plant installations, succulent arrangements, custom holiday wreaths; and floral arrangements for weddings, business events and holidays.
• Shine Beauty Collective – Kat James – (424) 644-0667: A large assortment of high-end skincare and make-up products for sale both in-store and online, along with facials using state-of-the-art technology including radio frequency, micro- current, LED therapy, HydraFacial; lymphatic drainage, Gua Sha facial sculpting, and more.
• SweetBu Candy Co. - Melissa Smith1.866.3SWEETBU: Nostalgic/old fashioned candy, vegan candy, organic specialty chocolate, British favorites, and more; along with beachy gifts, candy-themed toys, goodie bags for parties, candy “bar” catering and custom gift baskets (In beach pails).
Some past members of Malibu High Sharks girls water polo teams had butterflies in their bellies before they dove in the pool at the high school on Nov. 26 to play in the water polo program’s annual alumni game.
Since butterflies don’t swim all those nerves washed away as soon as the match began.
“I did remember more things about how to play when I was in the water,” said Christine Karaghossian, a 2014 graduate.
The women passed the ball deftly around the water, cheered each other on, and led by Sophia Galate, who led the Sharks to the CIF title game in 2011, and Alex Mora, a top scorer for the Sharks before winning a CIF title at Oaks Christian her senior year in 2019, rang up enough goals to defeat a group composed of girls from the 2021 and 2022 Sharks water polo teams, 11-7.
Galate has participated in four alumni contests since moving back to Malibu from Chicago in 2016. She enjoys the experience.
“I love water polo,” Galate said. “I loved playing water polo in high school. When I was in Chicago, I played in summer leagues there. It is such a fun sport to play and be back here.”
The girls alumni team wasn’t the only former water polo team to win. A group of boys alumni downed the current boys squad 15-14 after the girls’ match.
Sharks boys and girls teams head coach Hayden Goldberg, himself a Sharks alumnus, told the boys team throughout their fall season to be ready for the alumni contest.
“The alumni come to bring it,” he said. “Today, we had five NCAA [Division] 1 players playing against our high school boys. They are playing hard. They want to show they are still the big dogs in Malibu.”
Mike Mulligan, an assistant to Goldberg and the former Sharks head coach, began the alumni contests in 1998 — two years after Malibu High’s first class graduated — to give former players an opportunity to compete with their friends and teammates again.
For many years, the yearly event was held the Saturday after Thanksgiving, but in three of the past four years, it was canceled. The event wasn’t held in 2018 because of the Woolsey Fire, and it was put on hiatus 2020 because of the pandemic. Power outages stopped the alumni spectacle last November.
The boys alumni defeated the high school boys team 23-10 in 2019.
Everyone was happy to see each other this year.
The players who graduated high school in 1996 and years after bearhugged and high-fived each other before donning Sharks water polo caps and uniforms. The players’ families reminisced with each other and Goldberg and Mulligan.
Mulligan refereed the contests, while Goldberg coached the younger squads. Sharks players manned the game clock and scoreboard.
Mulligan called the day a family reunion.
“It is so cool to see so many alums come back and participate in this and hear about what they are doing in their adult lives,” he said. “I never thought it would be this big and we would have kids coming back that were part of the first graduating class at Malibu.”
The girls alumni team had a 4-3 lead when Mora showed her scoring prowess. Facing the left side of the goal, she skipped the ball off the water, past the goalkeeper and into the back of the goal to give the alumni a two-goal lead. They led 7-4 at halftime.
Mora and Galate scored all of the goals for their team. The trend continued in the second half.
Mora scored again at the beginning of the third quarter, then again to put the alumni up 9-5.
The younger Sharks scored at the beginning of the fourth quarter to get within three points. They scored one more time before the end of the game as the alumni tossed in two more scores to solidify the four-point win.
The boys alumni led 4-2 in the second quarter when a member of their bunch nailed a scoring throw for their fifth point. In response, Mulligan jokingly yelled, “Hey, you have been practicing!”
The alumni were up 7-4 at halftime. The group was led by Hans Cole, a 2015 CIF champion as a
Shark, who played college water polo at Cal Lutheran. The elders were up 11-8 at the end of the third quarter.
They led 13-9 when Cole had the ball in front of the current Sharks team’s goal. He spun around once in the water, then again (and maybe a third time) to maneuver around the goalkeeper and tap the ball against the blue tarp in back of the goal.
The younger Sharks scored two goals, but the former Sharks scored again to take a 15-11 lead. The current team rang up three straight scores in -
cluding one at the final buzzer to finish the match within one point of the past players.
Brett Sanson, a 1997 graduate, has played in 10 alumni games. He credited Mulligan for it being a great Sharks reunion.
“It’s fun to see some old faces,” he said. “It’s an amazing community that brings people back together. It is amazing to be part of.”
Karaghossian loves Malibu’s water polo family.
“We have known a lot of these people our whole lives,” she said. “It is a great seeing them again.”
Pepperdine Waves men’s golf team alumnus Sahith Theegala garnered a historic PGA TOUR victory on Dec. 16.
Theegala, a 2020 Pepperdine graduate and one of the top golfers in Waves history, and his teammate Tom Hoge won the QBE Shootout at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Fla.
Theegala nailed a 15-foot birdie putt on the final hole to cement the win. He and Hoge are the second rookie tandem all-time to win the Shootout, a PGA TOUR postseason event.
Theegala said tasting victory means a lot.
“Winning is hard, so it feels incredible and also makes me so much hungrier to get an official, individual win,” he said. “It shows that I am on the right path. The main focus is to continue to get better, and the byproduct of that is hopefully better results. And that is what I’m going to keep focusing on.”
Theegala and Hoge closed the match with a 10-under 62 in four-ball. Ryan Palmer and Charley Hoffman both missed birdie putts from around 12 feet that would have forced a playoff. They had 65.
Hoge started the Shootout playing strong, while Theegala struggled due to pulling a muscle in his left side on the first hole. However, the former Pepperdine player was able to take better swings later on.
Theegala reached the TOUR Championship and twice had opportunities to win going to the final hole of events during his rookie PGA Tour season. He ranked 28th in the 2021-22 FedExCup Playoffs and Eligibility Points Lists.
Theegala was Pepperdine’s first-ever National Player of the Year and the third three-time
Theegala set Pepperdine career records with 74 below-par rounds and a 70.61 scoring average. He had 36 top-20 finishes, 19 top-10 finishes, and
“Sahith’s
he’s figured out how to be the top at every
level he’s played in, so what he’s done as a pro to this point falls in line with who he is as a golfer. Even with his early success he’s stayed humble and grateful and close to his family and friends. We had the privilege of experiencing this same thing when he was at Pepperdine, a great amount of success with an unwavering strong character.”
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS
AS:
1. LEE LA WADEE REFLEXOLOGY 22837 PCH #C, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES
COUNTY 3117 OAKCREEK RD, CHINO HILLS, CA 91709
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):
Registered Owner(s):
1. MANTHANA ADISA 3117 OAKCREEK RD, CHINO HILLS, CA 91709
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, MANTHANA ADISA, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 11/18/2022.
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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T.S. No. 104945-CA APN: 2068-005-083 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 4/10/2020. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 1/26/2023 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 5/1/2020 as Instrument No. 20200479198 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: KYLE CHRISTOPHER SMITH, AN UNMARRIED MAN AND PAUL EUGENE SMITH AND CAROL F. SMITH, HUSBAND AND WIFE, ALL AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; VINEYARD BALLROOM, DOUBLETREE HOTEL LOS ANGELES - NORWALK, 13111 SYCAMORE DRIVE, NORWALK, CA 90650 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: THE LAND HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CALABASAS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL 1: UNDIVIDED INTEREST: A ONE-SIXTH (1/6TH), UNDIVIDED FRACTIONAL FEE INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF CALABASAS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DESCRIBED AND/ OR DEPICTED AS COMMON AREA ON THAT CERTAIN CONDOMINIUM PLAN FOR PHASE 5 RECORDED ON MAY 16, 2016, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20160554763, IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA (“CONDOMINIUM PLAN”) PARCEL 2: THE CONDOMINIUM UNIT: UNIT B22 OF A PORTION OF LOT 1 OF TRACT NO. 066208, IN THE CITY OF CALABASAS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1382, PAGES 44 THROUGH 48, INCLUSIVE, OF MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DEPICTED AND/OR DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF THE CORPORATION PROPERTY ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN, AND AS DEFINED IN THE “DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS, AND RESERVATION OF EASEMENTS FOR AVANTI” RECORDED ON DECEMBER 2, 2015, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20151507712, AND THE “NOTICE OF ANNEXATION FOR PHASE 5 OF AVANTI” RECORDED ON MAY 16, 2016, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20160554764, TOGETHER WITH ANY AMENDMENTS, MODIFICATIONS, OR RE-RECORDATIONS THERETO, AS MAY OCCUR FROM TIME TO TIME, ALL IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA (COLLECTIVELY, “DECLARATION”) PARCEL 3: EASEMENT FOR EXCLUSIVE USE CORPORATION PROPERTY: EXCLUSIVE USE CORPORATION PROPERTY EASEMENTS APPURTENANT TO THE AFORE-DESCRIBED CONDOMINIUM UNIT AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AND/OR DEPICTED IN THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN AND/OR DECLARATION (E.G., DECKS, BALCONIES, PARKING SPACES, TANKLESS WATER HEATER, AIR CONDITIONING PADS, ETC.) (“EXCLUSIVE USE CORPORATION PROPERTY”); PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THE GRANTOR OR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ASSOCIATION (DEFINED BELOW) MAY UNILATERALLY RE-ASSIGN THE EXCLUSIVE USE CORPORATION
PROPERTY PARKING SPACE TO ANOTHER OWNER AND ASSIGN A REPLACEMENT PARKING SPACE TO GRANTEE, AS PROVIDED IN THE DECLARATION. PARCEL 4: ACCESS, DRAINAGE, UTILITY NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS: SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION, A NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT APPURTENANT TO THE AFORE-DESCRIBED CONDOMINIUM UNIT IN, ON, OVER, UNDER, ACROSS AND THROUGH THOSE PORTIONS OF LOT 1 OF TRACT NO. 066208 AND THE CONDOMINIUMS FOR INGRESS, EGRESS, ACCESS, DRAINAGE, ENCROACHMENT, SUPPORT, UTILITY AND ALL OTHER PURPOSES REASONABLY NECESSARY TO ACCESS, OCCUPY AND USE THE CONDOMINIUM UNIT NOTED ABOVE. PARCEL 5: NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS OVER CORPORATION PROPERTY: SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION, A NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT APPURTENANT TO THE AFORE-DESCRIBED CONDOMINIUM UNIT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS, USE, AND ENJOYMENT IN, ON, OVER, ACROSS, AND THROUGH ALL PORTIONS OF THE CORPORATION PROPERTY OF THE PROJECT (AS DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION), EXCEPT THEREFROM THOSE PORTIONS DESCRIBED THEREIN A. EXCLUSIVE USE CORPORATION PROPERTY, AND ACROSS ALL PORTIONS OF ANY CORPORATION PROPERTY SUBSEQUENTLY ANNEXED INTO THE PROJECT, IF ANY, WHICH ARE NOT DESCRIBED AS EXCLUSIVE USE CORPORATION PROPERTY. (PARCELS 1 THROUGH 5, INCLUSIVE, ARE COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO HEREIN AS THE “CONDOMINIUM ESTATE”) APN: 2068005-083 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 23500 PARK SORRENTO UNIT B22, CALABASAS, CA 91302 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $776,829.82 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 104945-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 104945-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR
SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 MALIBU 267
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 22-30641-PMCA Title No. 2206039 A.P.N. 2052-020-094 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/20/2015. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Lauralie M. Navolio, an unmarried woman Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 08/31/2015 as Instrument No. 20151071312 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 02/01/2023 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $598,617.57 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 26040 Redbluff Dr, Calabasas, CA 91302 A.P.N.: 2052-020-094 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 22-30641-PM-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT*: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-30641-PM-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you
think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. *Pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only to public auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended. Date: 12/02/2022 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line ; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4766771 12/15/2022, 12/22/2022, 12/29/2022 MALIBU 270
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of SARA J. WAN.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ERIC A. WAN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ERIC A. WAN 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: 01/26/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 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 CHARLES D. MEYER, ESQ. - SBN 94143, MEYER & FELSEN LAW CORPRORATION 1880 CENTURY PARK EAST, SUITE 1101 LOS ANGELES CA 90067 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/22
A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/14/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Clinton Brown a Single Man Duly Appointed Trustee: Superior Loan Servicing Recorded 5/21/2021 as Instrument No. 20210822632 in book, page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 1/4/2023 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of
unpaid balance and other charges: $371,116.68 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 21472 Calle Del Barco Malibu, Ca 90265 A.P.N.: 4451015-021 “As Is Where Is” The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP. com, using the file number assigned to this case 202201537. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase.
First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (714) 730-2727, or visit this internet website www.servicelinkASAP.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2022-01537 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 12/5/2022 Superior Loan Servicing, by Asset Default Management, Inc., as Agent for Trustee 7525 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Canoga Park, California 91303 Sale Line: (714) 730-2727 Julie Taberdo, Sr. Trustee Sale Officer A-4767000 12/15/2022, 12/22/2022, 12/29/2022 MALIBU 273
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1. IMMACULATE SERVICES
1553 W ANAHEIM STREET, UNIT DH, HARBOR CITY, CA 90710, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):
Registered Owner(s):
1. CAROLINA E HERNANDEZ
1553 W ANAHEIM STREET, DH, HARBOR CITY, CA 90710
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: 12/2022.
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, CAROLINA E HERNANDEZ, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 12/5/2022.
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: 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/2022, 01/05/2023 MALIBU 274
Pursuant to the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 et seq.), the undersigned will sell at public auction, on January 16, 2023, personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools, and/or other household items located at: Mariposa Land Company, Ltd., dba Malibu Self Storage 3728 Cross Creek Road Malibu, California 90265 Time: 10:00 AM Stored by the following persons: 228 Karen Albert 458 Karen Albert 515 Karen Albert
All sales subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules and regulations available at sale. Published in the Malibu Times 12/22, 12/29, 2022.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-22-914099SH Order No.: 220234214-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/19/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE.
IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.
BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JOCELYNE ABRAR, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 6/3/2003 as Instrument No. 03 1573645 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 2/15/2023 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $880,265.58 The purported property address is: 29311 CASTLEHILL DRIVE, AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 2056-047-014 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 619-846-7649 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22-914099-SH Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code.
If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 619-846-7649 , or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22-914099-SH to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.
NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last
and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to Quality Loan Service Corporation by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 619-846-7649 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-22-914099-SH IDSPub #0182716 12/22/2022 12/29/2022 1/5/2023
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The Malibu Planning Commission will hold public hearing on TUESDAY, January 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. on the project identified below. This meeting will be held via teleconference only in order to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 and pursuant to AB 361 and the County of Los Angeles Public Health Officer’s Safer at Home Order. All votes taken during this teleconference meeting will be by roll call vote, and the vote will be publicly reported.
How to View the Meeting: No physical location from which members of the public may observe the meeting and offer public comment will be provided. Please view the meeting, which will be live streamed at https:// malibucity.org/video and https://malibucity.org/VirtualMeeting.
How to Participate Before the Meeting: Members of the public are encouraged to submit email correspondence to planningcommission@malibucity.org at least three days prior to the meeting to provide adequate time for Commissioner consideration. Correspondence will continue to be processed until thirty minutes prior to the start of the meeting or as practical.
How to Participate During the Meeting: Members of the public wishing to speak or defer time to another speaker during the meeting must participate through the Zoom application and must be present in the Zoom conference to be recognized. The City requests that you sign up to speak before the item you would like to speak on has been called by the Chair. For those wishing to defer time, you are not required to sign up to speak. At the start of public comment for the item, the Chair shall ask members of the public wishing to defer time to raise their hands in the Zoom meeting using the reactions button. Each person will be called to verify their presence in the Zoom meeting and their intent to donate time.
Please visit https://malibucity.org/VirtualMeeting and follow the directions for signing up to speak and downloading the Zoom application.
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 17-104, VARIANCE NOS. 19-035 AND 19-036, AND MINOR MODIFICATION NO. 20-012 - An application for the construction of a 4,789 square foot, single-family residence plus a 1,801 square foot basement and subterranean garage, onsite wastewater treatment system, exterior site improvements including a swimming pool, spa, deck, landscape, 5,990 square feet of impermeable coverage, and 432 cubic yards of non-exempt grading; including variances for development within the required Environmental Sensitive Habitat Area buffer and for construction on slopes steeper than 2.5 to 1, and a minor modification for the reduction of the required front yard setback by up to 50 percent
Location: 3620 Noranda Lane
APN: 4473-026-002
Zoning: Rural Residential-Five Acre (RR-5)
Applicant: Vitus Matare & Associates Owner: 3620 Noranda LLC
Appealable to: City Council
Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303(a), 15303(e), and 15304(b)
Application Filed: November 8, 2017
Case Planner: Jessica Thompson, Senior Planner (310) 456-2489, extension 280 jthompson@malibucity.org
For the project identified above with a categorical exemption for environmental review, pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Director has analyzed this proposed project and found that it is listed among the classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant adverse effect on the environment. Therefore, the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA. The Planning Director has further determined that none of the six exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption apply to this project (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2).
A written staff report will be available at or before
the hearing for the project. All persons wishing to address the Commission regarding this matter will be afforded an opportunity in accordance with the Commission’s procedures.
Copies of all related documents can be reviewed by any interested person at City Hall during regular business hours. Oral and written comments may be presented to the Planning Commission on, or before, the date of the meeting.
LOCAL APPEAL – A decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council by an aggrieved person by written statement setting forth the grounds for appeal. An appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within ten days following the date of action (15 days for tentative maps) for which the appeal is made and shall be accompanied by an appeal form and filing fee, as specified by the City Council. Appeal forms may be found online at www.malibucity.org/ planningforms or in person at City Hall, or by calling (310) 456-2489, extension 245.
IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Richard Mollica, Planning Director
Publish Date: December 22, 2022
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Case No. 22STPB11743
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of KIM DEVORE BRUNSON
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Robert M. Brunson in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Robert M. Brunson 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 January 10, 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.
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.
Notice is given that statement of qualifications for On-Call Environmental Laboratory Services Programs (BRC0000281) will be received by Los Angeles County Public Works per the instructions listed on the RFSQ until 5:30pm, Tuesday, January 11, 2023. No Proposers’ Conference will be held. The total estimated annual contract amounts for the three service contract groups are as follows: $300,000 for Group A, Stormwater; $1,000,000 for Group B, Drinking Water; and $35,000 for Group C, Industrial/Hazardous Substances/ Waste. Instructions for accessing the RFSQ documents are available at the following link: http://pw.lacounty. gov/brcd/servicecontracts or may be mailed to you upon request by calling (626) 458-4199 or TDD at (626) 282-7829.
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The Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on MONDAY, January 24, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. on the item identified below via teleconference only in order to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, pursuant to AB 361 and the County of Los Angeles Public Health Officer’s order.
Public comment can be submitted ahead of the public hearing to citycouncil@malibucity.org for inclusion in the public record. To participate during the public hearing, please visit https://malibucity.org/ VirtualMeeting and follow the directions for signing up to speak and downloading the Zoom application.
Approval of the City of Malibu’s proposed allocation of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and CDBG funding from prior fiscal years.
The Council will consider the following proposed allocations:
The use of $9,900 in CDBG funds for Public Services under the Day Labor Exchange Program.
The use of $56,100 in CDBG additional funds for permanent trailer project for the Day Labor Exchange Program.
In Fiscal Year 2022-2023, the City Council allocated $98,000 for a permanent trailer for the Malibu Community Labor Exchange. Council will consider amending the scope of work for the project to provide for the construction of an office for the Day Labor Exchange Program, in addition to the increased funding for the project.
The estimated Fiscal Year 2023-2024 CDBG annual allocation for the City of Malibu is $66,000 and may fluctuate +/-2%.
IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY COUNCIL’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR OTHERWISE HELD BY THE CITY, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, EITHER AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.
If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Assistant City Manager, Joseph Toney, at (310) 456-2489, ext. 224. Copies of all related documents can be reviewed by any interested person at City Hall during regular business hours. Oral and written comments may be presented to the City Council on, or before, the date of the meeting.
Joseph Toney, Assistant City ManagerPublish Date: December 22, 2022
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The Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. on the item identified below via teleconference only in order to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, pursuant to AB 361 and the County of Los Angeles Public Health Officer’s order.
Public comment can be submitted ahead of the public hearing to citycouncil@malibucity.org for inclusion in the public record. To participate during the public hearing, please visit https://malibucity.org/VirtualMeeting and follow the directions for signing up to speak and
downloading the Zoom application.
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE: ORDINANCE 503U
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MALIBU ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2022 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2022 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2022 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2022 EDITION; TITLE 30 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2022 EDITION; TITLE 31 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2022 EDITION; THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 2022 EDITION; TITLE 33 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2022 EDITION; THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2022 EDITION; THE CALIFORNIA REFERENCES STANDARDS CODE, 2022 EDITION; THE CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, 2022 EDITION, THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, 2022 EDITION, MAKING AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES; DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 457; AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
COPIES OF THE CODE IS ON FILE WITH THE CITY CLERK AND OPEN TO PUBLIC INSPECTION.
IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY COUNCIL’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR OTHERWISE HELD BY THE CITY, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, EITHER AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.
If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Yolanda Bundy, Environmental Sustainability Director/Building Official, at (310) 456-2489, ext. 229. Copies of all related documents can be reviewed by any interested person at City Hall during regular business hours. Oral and written comments may be presented to the City Council on or before the date of the meeting.
under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/2018.
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, LATRICE BYRD, GENERAL PARTNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 12/16/2022.
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: 12/22, 12/29/2022, 01/05, 01/12/2023
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 22SMCP00473
Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
Petition of: CELIA FRANCES RECTOR, JUSTIN MICHAEL HOCHREITER TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
Petitioner CELIA FRANCES RECTOR, JUSTIN MICHAEL HOCHREITER a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
Present Name: CELIA FRANCES RECTOR, JUSTIN MICHAEL HOCHREITER Proposed Name: CELIA FRANCES HIGHRIDER, JUSTIN MICHAEL HIGHRIDER
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: 12/23/22 Time: 8:30AM, Dept.: K Room: The address of the court is:
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
1725 MAIN STREET, ROOM 102, 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: 10/05/2022
JUDGE LAWRENCE H. CHO, Judge of the Superior Court Sherri R. Carter Executive Officer/Clerk of Court PUB: 12/22, 12/29/2022, 01/05, 01/12/2023 The Malibu Times MALIBU 282
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of Malibu is accepting applications for Council appointment to the following commissions and committees:
HOMELESSNESS TASK FORCE
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Application forms are available on the City’s website at www.malibucity.org (City Government>City Clerk>City Forms>Commission/Committee Application) or by emailing Kelsey Pettijohn, City Clerk, at kpettijohn@malibucity.org. Applications received will be presented to the City Council for consideration at the Regular City Council meeting on January 9, 2023.
Applications must be received by Kelsey Pettijohn, City Clerk, City of Malibu, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA 90265, or kpettijohn@malibucity.org by 5:30 p.m. on January 2, 2023. No late applications or postmarks will be accepted.
Kelsey Pettijohn, City Clerk
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The Malibu Sharks boys soccer team was down by a goal to Santa Paula when senior Jace Kletter stepped up to attempt a penalty kick with around 25 minutes on the clock in the second half.
Kletter, a midfielder, seemed to easily place the ball in the back of the net to tie the Dec. 16 match 1-1.
The 17-year-old said the score galvanized the Sharks.
“We started to play well after that,” Kletter said.
However, Kletter’s goal, his first of the season, was Malibu’s only score of the game, while Santa Paula, a Citrus Coast League foe, scored two more goals to win the match 3-1.
Sharks head coach Liam Anderson ranked the contest as one of the Sharks’ better performances of the season so far. He noted how Malibu won the 50/50 balls and drew 24 yellow card fouls, compared to Santa Paula drawing seven.
“The boys are fighting hard and their intensity is good,” Anderson said. “We struggle with a couple of basics that we need to readdress, but overall I’m happy with today’s performance.”
The coach said Malibu does need to improve on their free kicks and set plays though.
“We want to develop attacking plays and patterns that are consistent,” Anderson said.
The loss gave the Sharks at 3-4 record heading into the winter break. Malibu’s next game is Jan. 4 against Fillmore.
With the sun setting and Anderson shouting directions from the sideline — “Get the ball, boys!” “Steve, you need to step higher. Get out of the center-back!” “Good job, Brian!” — Malibu was competitive with Santa Paula in the first half of the match.
Juniors Jared Chavez and Travis Kies broke away from the defense early and Kies drew a penalty but the following penalty kick was denied, and then a few plays later Kletter
drew a foul while maneuvering through some defenders with some fancy footwork.
Additionally, senior captain and goalkeeper Takoda Moore registered some nice saves before Santa Paula was able to kick in their lone first-half goal.
Santa Paula’s second goal was a tough one, but the third goal came a bit easier because the Sharks’ defense was brought further forward than normal because Malibu was attempting to tie the contest.
Even though Santa Paula had three goals, Moore had a number of saves.
The goalkeeper, Anderson said, is a workhorse and a talented shot blocker with good feet.
“I feel great about him,” Anderson of Moore. “He is very reliable. The center backs, all the defenders are calm with him. They know if they do concede a shot, he is likely to make a save.”
Moore and senior center-back Brian Perez have been stalwarts on defense, while Kletter and Kies are leading Malibu’s offense.
Malibu started the season with a 16-0
win over Santa Clara and then defeated St. Bonaventure 2-1. Triumph Charter downed the Sharks 2-1 before Malibu pounced on Viewpoint 2-0. Mayfair then beat the Sharks 5-1.
Malibu began their play in the Citrus Coast League with a 2-0 loss to Hueneme before the match against Santa Paula.
Anderson said Malibu is aiming to finish the season in the top half of the Citrus Coast League in order to qualify for the CIF playoffs. He noted how tough the Sharks played Hueneme and Santa Paula, the Citrus Coast League’s top teams.
“If we are as competitive as the first two games and continue to improve, I think we will be about to get some wins and do well,” he said.
Kletter said Malibu can challenge anyone on the pitch.
“We haven’t had a game where we were completely dominated,” he said. “We are pretty ambitious. We want to win league. We want to go to CIF. We want to see how far we can get.”
Anjela
After certification in London under Vidal Sassoon, Anjela moved to Vancouver and was a part of Suki’s International Artistic team, traveling Canada and US as a platform artist, and educating other hairstylists.
In Dubai, Anjela performed as the Master Stylist at Jose Eber salon and then returned to Beverly Hills Jose Eber salon.
After Covid, Anjela has remained committed to helping the needy. Now that things are returning to normal, she is offering her services in mobile fashion in the Malibu / Palisades and surrounding areas.
