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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Crime down 11 percent, safer PCH expected in 2024

Hearing set on SMMUSD Board election changes

Proposed change from area-wide to trustee district voting could help guarantee a Malibu voice on the board

Malibu experienced a difficult year in vehicle safety, but overall, safer year from crime

By EMMANUEL LUISSI Special to The Malibu Times

The City of Malibu faced an especially difficult fourth quarter of 2023, following the tragedy on Oct. 17 that claimed the life of four Pepperdine students, and brought a national spotlight to the safety of the city’s 21 miles of Pacific Coast Highway.

The latest report published by the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department in October 2023 detailed the fact that fatal collisions had increased to five for the year, in comparison to the previous year’s total of two. Pedestrian deaths totaled six at the time of the published report, up from the 2022 total of one for the year.

However, the total for injury collisions was roughly the same with 94 reported injuries compared to the previous 97 for the year, and pedestrian injuries totalling 10 to the previous 11 in 2022.

At the time of the report, a total CONTINUED ON PAGE A7

Westward Beach shoulder repair project done without lane for cyclists or pedestrians

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By JUDY ABEL Special to The Malibu Times

The second of two public hearings on changing the method in which Malibu and Santa Monica voters elect Board of Education members is on the table for discussion once again, Feb. 10, 9:30 a.m. at SMMUSD headquarters, 1717 4th St. in Santa Monica.

The first hearing, on Jan. 31, was scheduled at Santa Monica College’s Malibu campus.

The hearings focus on changing the current area-wide voting system to trustee voting areas. The The family of Regence Yasim “Ray” Humphrey gather for a group photo after the memorial celebration on Saturday, Jan. 27, at Brentwood School’s gym. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT proposal would divide the area into seven districts. Each would elect one board member from their district every four years.

Currently, all registered voters in the two cities can vote for at-large candidates, which Family members, friends, and students gathered to honor former MHS grid coach’s legacy and memory Malibu residents argue disadBy SAMANTHA BRAVO football coach in Malibu High’s Hump,’ we gather to honor not only a mentor on the field but vantages Malibu in that it typiOf The Malibu Times history, from 2005 to 2014. only his role as a loving coach also a guiding light in their lives cally can only elect one member Smith recalled one memory but also his profound impact as teaching them the importance CONTINUED ON PAGE A8 “‘Take a knee.’ I heard my with his younger brother Ray a brother, cousin, uncle, brother- of teamwork, perseverance, and brother say this so many times, when his mom would tell him to in-law, and best friend. Regence resilience.” football coaches and basketball take him to the park. embodied the essence of love, The celebration included a coaches have said this in the “He would just be sitting support, and guidance in all passage reading from Beth Smith this week 1960s, it showed solidarity and there smiling, he loved being aspects of his life, touching the and memories shared by friends respect for their coach,” Andre underneath me at all times,” hearts of those closest to him. and relatives Ian McGee, Nick Smith said. “I miss him, and I Smith said.

“His friendship knew no DeLeo, Michael Thompson, Jake On Saturday, Jan. 27, hundreds know we all miss him. To me he bounds, and he brought light Ford, and Andre Smith. of family members, friends, and was larger than life; he was the and laughter into the lives of “He was my little brother, he students gathered at Brentwood big brother of the family. We all those lucky enough to call him was my best friend, and I’m going School for a Celebration of Life wanted to be under Ray; he was their best friend.  Whether to miss him dearly,” Smith said. for Regence Yasim Humphrey, special and as you guys said, he it was a shoulder to lean on, Longtime friend McGee, a partner in adventure, or shared memories he had with also known as “Coach Hump,” was a Coach Hump.” who passed away on Jan. 2 at The brochure for the ceremony confidant during difficult times, Humphrey.

Harbor-UCLA Medical Center read, “In this Life Celebration Regence was always there, “I’ll try to get through this in Torrance. He was 53. for Regence Yasmin Humphrey, offering his unwavering support speech, my wife timed me at 20 CONTINUED ON PAGE A8 Humphrey was the second head affectionately known as ‘Coach and understanding. He was not Bingo! Our Lady of Malibu community enjoys school fundraiser and camaraderie |B1

Celebrating the life and legacy of Regence Yasim Humphrey aka ‘Coach Hump’

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Public Works Commission received a presentation for Phase 1 Accidents caused of the Civic Center Water multiple lane closures Treatment Facility and hours of bumper-tobumper traffic

By SAMANTHA BRAVO

Malibu VOP and Sheriff’s Dept. respond to a series of accidents

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The Public Works Commission met in person at City Hall last week and received an update from the Westward Beach project and a presentation of the Wastewater and recycled water rates for the Civic Center Water Treatment Facility (Phase One).

The construction of Phase One of the CCWTF was completed in October 2018. All developed properties within the Phase One boundaries connected their private wastewater lines to the city’s wastewater collection system. In accordance with the requirements of Proposition 218, the city adopted wastewater and recycled water service rates in July 2017. These calculated service rates ensure the CONTINUED ON PAGE A7

By SAMANTHA BRAVO Of The Malibu Times

Last week, the Malibu/Lost Hills Station and Malibu Volunteers on Patrol (VOP) responded to multiple incidents and road closures in Malibu.

On Thursday, Jan. 25, the Malibu/ Lost Hills deputies were involved in a short pursuit of a stolen vehicle, which culminated in a multi-car traffic collision at the intersection of PCH and Big Rock.

Sgt. Chris Soderlund said two suspects were taken into custody and the driver was wanted for numerous vehicle burglaries around Malibu.

The suspects were not Malibu residents. There were no fatalities reported.

The Malibu VOP assisted with road closures and traffic control

Malibu Volunteers on Patrol assist with the incident by directing traffic near Big Rock. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT

A few days later, on Sunday, Jan. 28, the California Highway Patrol at a while the original stolen vehicle driver was arrested and other victims LASD deputies, Search and Rescue, three-vehicle traffic collision on CONTINUED ON PAGE A5 transported to the hospital. and Malibu VOP responded to assist

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The top stories from last week you can read at MalibuTimes.com

‘Let’s get something done’: Council dedicates first half of meeting to Pacific Coast Highway safety In other business, CHP contract and equipment for the Sheriff ’s Department Beach Team approved

‘21 Miles in Malibu’ screened at SMC Malibu Campus Local leaders, city manager, and Sheriff ’s captain answer lingering questions after the viewing

Planning Commission delays Trancas Market Events In permit applications, shopping center proposes 50 events per calendar year on its common area lawn

The Getty Villa celebrates 50th anniversary Museum has brought a halfcentury of art and culture to Los Angeles area

12-year-old Malibu skateboarder wins National Amateur Championship in San Diego Brandon Burchard spoke at the Planning Commission meeting last November to support the permanent skatepark

Waves women’s tennis begins season with wins, weekly awards Pepperdine will host the ITA Kick-Off Weekend on Saturday and Sunday

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FROM THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT

How to approach the nation’s border situation?

LANCE SIMMENS OPINION COLUMNIST

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oltaire, the famous French writer and activist is known for divining the phrase “l’ennemi du bien est le bien,” which in English roughly translates to “don’t let the perfect become the enemy of the good.” I have often used this quote when writing articles about the seeming futility of reaching accommodation, compromise, or meaningful progress that is less than perfect but preferable to solving whatever issues were being discussed.

We are currently in an era of sharp division that is pitting two oppositional philosophies over not only severe issues, but digs down deep into the core of even the most trivial dilemmas. So critically confrontational positions have risen to a level where there is talk, beyond bluster, of the prospects of civil war. No clearer illustration than the Jan. 6, 2021, attack upon the Capitol — in what can only be described as a truly vicious insurrection that questioned one of the most sacred and cherished gifts forwarded by the founding fathers, namely the peaceful transfer of power from one presidential administration to the next — captures the state we find ourselves in today.

There is little doubt that we are in the midst of a bona fide partisan split over the benefits of democracy versus authoritarian power as we enter our next historical phase and it is becoming exceedingly more difficult to implement forward thinking as we prepare future generations for a roadmap to potential success.

But this is where we find ourselves in the contemporary political environment and regardless of the angst that fuels our differences seeking compromise is the order of the day.

That is how democracy works, you fight hard for your position, but in the end you settle for the best that you can possibly achieve and live to fight another day. It can be messy and painful but it is the cost of freedom.

Today, we are in the critically treacherous arena pitting immigration and refugees against American citizens (ironic given we are all descendants of immigrants and refugees) in a battle that contains differing levels of hope and despair among the two major political parties and that tests the ability of seasoned political operatives, conservative versus liberal, Democrats versus Republicans, urban versus rural, geographical entities spread throughout the lower 48 states, and state versus federal political, legislative, and administrative au-

thorities in a chaotic scramble to implement a myriad of often contradictory and explosively contentious political solutions.

Throw in the dynamic infusion of conflicting impacts created by linking the border crisis with funding for two separate wars in Ukraine and Gaza and it boggles the imagination that solving the issues facing not only the nation, but the world itself, seem beyond reach.

It is absolutely absurd and defeatist to simply shrug one’s shoulders and accept that there appear to be no resolutions to the crisis facing our nation. There is always an answer, some better than others. I will not even presuppose that I have the answers to the border problem or its impacts upon foreign struggles.

However, I do know that it will require the most strenuous application of will and resolve in order to sort our way through the pending crisis.

A bipartisan solution is currently under consideration, stressing that yes, we can manage to look past our differences and do what is in the best interest of the populace at large. It has prompted Republican South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham to remark “Here’s what I hate: I hate when people won’t try, but just criticize.” It is hard work and requires a genuine commitment to sacrifice one’s ego for the benefit of the nation and its citizens. But to toss potential solutions to the garbage heap of imperfection because they do not comport with political gains directly conflicts with our heritage as a beacon of liberty and is unacceptable.

J. G. Saxe was a 19th-century poet known as the originator of the maxim: “laws, like sausages, cease to inspire respect in proportion as we know how they are made.”

Legislative sausage-making is democracy at work.

To jump from Voltaire and Saxe to Mick Jagger, “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometime, you just might find, you get what you need.” Ladies and gentlemen, it behooves all of you involved in solving these issues to swallow your pride, work together to the best of your ability and accept that which comports closest to your thoughts, knowing that the weight of the world, at least for this particular issue rests upon your shoulders and the fate of our future generations is dependent upon your ability to plan for the future.

To allow simple political justifications to dictate your responsibility to solve problems is the most serious example of critical malfeasance that will follow you around the rest of your life, and those who follow you will scorn you and eliminate any trust they may have misguidedly garnered for you. Buckle up and fulfill your obligations to the people you represent — quitting is not an option.

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

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HAYLEY MATTSON Join us this Friday for the Malibu Business Round Table at 8:30 am on Zoom. Email us at office@malibutimes.com to receive the link.

We look forward to having you there.

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peration Lone Star State, launched by Texas, is the state’s desperate effort to protect its citizens from the largest illegal migration of humanity in the history of the world.

Over 6 million people have poured into America in the three years of the Biden administration, from Latin America, Asia, and Africa, more than the population of Montana, Nevada, and New Mexico combined. Those caught are released into the country with a promise to appear at a deportation hearing months later. Most don’t show up and disappear. Millions more are never apprehended. Neighborhoods are turned into third-world slums, American homeless are turned away from shelters now housing illegal immigrants, while schools are closed to house them as well.

Texas has found torture houses where the cartel thugs rape victims and cut off limbs demanding ransom from families, while lawlessness permeates our nation. The Walk Free Foundation reports that there are 400,000 modern-day slaves in the U.S. in the sex trade and doing forced labor. Over a quarter million Americans have died from fentanyl since 2018, which pours across the border. That’s more than double the deaths of every war since World War II, combined.

On Jan. 17, 10 former FBI senior executives, including former Terrorist Screening Center Director Timothy Healy, FBI assistant directors Kevin Brock and Chris Swecker,

and Mark Morgan, the former acting commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, wrote Congress stating this crisis is “the most pernicious ever to menace the U.S.,” stating, “Military-aged men from across the globe, many from countries or regions not friendly to the United States are landing in waves on our soil by the thousands — not by splashing ashore from a ship or parachuting from a plane but rather by foot across a border that has been accurately advertised around the world as largely unprotected and with ready access granted.”

Imported poverty, devastated cities, slavery and drug devastation is now amplified with a real national security risk. Their letter went on to state “In its modern history, the U.S. has never suffered an invasion of the homeland, and yet one is unfolding now. It is stark to say so, but having a large number of young males now within our borders who could begin attacking gatherings of unarmed citizens, in imitation of 10/7 (The Hamas attack on Israel) and at the behest of a foreign terror group, must be considered a distinct possibility,” the officials wrote. This is an invasion.

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have told us the border is secure, while we watched massive waves of people ride the trains, rush the fences, and walk into our country. They are either delusional or untruthful, but either way the administration is untrustworthy. Texas, no longer willing to sit idly by and watch its state destroyed, sent its National Guard to erect barriers and concertina wire, turning away migrants. Federal Border Patrol agents cleared the barriers and escorted migrants through.

Frustrated, Texas barred them from the border area.

Biden sought and obtained a temporary ruling from the Supreme Court that Texas had to allow federal agents to remove the barriers, and we now stand on the precipice of a constitutional crisis. Section IV, Article 4, of the Constitution

specifies that the U.S. shall protect each state against invasion. Clearly, our federal government has utterly failed to do so, and accordingly, Article 1 Section 10 Clause 3 of the Constitution’s State Self-Defense verbiage guarantees states the sovereign power to defend their citizenry from an imminent danger should the federal government be unable, or unwilling, to defend it. Twenty-five states have signed a joint statement pledging solidarity with Texas, some sending their national guardsmen, and caravans of state troopers are on their way to help. They intend to stop the invasion at the border, and ostensibly stop federal agents from allowing them through. When half the state governments defy the federal government invoking the constitution and declaring an invasion, you should pay attention. A lot of attention.

Some on the left will provide platitudes about compromise and debate, ignoring the fact that our federal government is ignoring and breaking existing law. We already had those debates and adopted laws, which the Biden administration blatantly disregarded and circumvented.

They say if we pass a new compromise the border will be secure but few trust Washington D.C., and there is no excuse for failing to enforce existing laws.

Millions of Americans have watched in helpless horror as our country is overwhelmed. The genius of the founders was that they gave great power to the states, and to us, “We The People.” We hold sacred our laws, Supreme Court rulings, and due process, but clearly the states are no longer willing to sit idly by and watch a dysfunctional federal government abandon our country. If they won’t protect us, the states will.

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

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SIRENS The following incidents were reported between:

DEC 28 - DEC 29  12/28 | Burglary A vehicle parked near Topanga State Beach was broken into and ransacked. The victim hid the key in between a towel went surfing and upon return, their wallet and iPhone was stolen from the glove box. An estimated $2,214 was charged to their credit card at an Apple Store and another charge of $541. The suspects also withdrew $503 from their bank account.

MLK’s Youngest Son, Dexter Scott King, Dies At 62

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City of Malibu approves long-term contract to bring Dexter Scott King, the young- back CHP patrols to est son of civil rights icon Martin Malibu to improve Luther King Jr., passed away at the age of 62 in Malibu on Monday, PCH safety Jan. 22. His death followed a battle with prostate cancer. His wife, Leah Weber King, confirmed the news, stating that he passed away peacefully in his sleep at their Malibu residence.

chased six lidar (light detection and ranging) speed guns to assist the LA County Sheriff ’s Department in its traffic safety enforcement activities on Pacific Coast Highway and canyon roads in the city limits.

After posting the agenda, the purchase order was increased from four speed guns costing $27,960.68 to six speed guns costing $41,941.01.

In preparing to establish the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Traffic Safety Task Force, staff was informed that CHP officers do not always have access to a speed gun.

Therefore, two additional speed guns were added to the purchase order. The Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department (LASD) will hold the additional speed guns and CHP will borrow them from LASD when they are unable to access one from their agency.

On Jan. 22, the Malibu City Council approved the contract for two years with California Highway Patrol (CHP) to establish a dedicated three-officer traffic enforcement task force to patrol Pacific King, who was only seven years Coast Highway (PCH) within city old when his father was tragically limits. The financial commitment is assassinated in 1968, played a vital not to exceed $2 million. role in upholding his father’s legacy.

He served as the chairman of the Active, visible traffic enforcement King Center and was the president is one of the most immediate ways of the King Estate, focusing on to make PCH safer, and will send preserving his father’s intellectual a message that speeding and reckA digital video camera was also property and advancing his teach- less driving will not be tolerated in ings.

Malibu. purchased, which collects evidence for speeding, tailgating, and Despite PCH being under Cal- distracted driving violations. The In a statement released by the King Center in Atlanta, Leah We- trans jurisdiction, the city remains lidar technology uses eye-safe laser ber King praised her husband’s de- committed to doing everything to “see” the world in 3D, making it termination and courage through- possible within its jurisdictional possible to pinpoint a particular veout his battle with cancer, saying, ability to make PCH safer. The hicle in dense traffic. Enforcement “He gave it everything and battled City Council declared a local state of traffic laws is greatly enhanced this terrible disease until the end. of emergency on Nov. 13, 2023, in by speed measuring equipment.

As with all the challenges in his life, response to the increasingly dan- Excessive speed is consistently he faced this hurdle with bravery gerous conditions on PCH, cul- found to be one of the most comand might.” minating in the tragic deaths of mon contributing factors to injury four Pepperdine students struck and fatality traffic collisions on Dexter Scott King’s mother, by a speeding motorist while walk- PCH, and speeding is the most Coretta Scott King, passed away in ing along PCH in October 2023. commonly cited traffic violation 2006, and his older sister Yolanda For detailed information, see the on PCH, according to LASD. For King in 2007. His sister, the Rev. staff report at www.malibucity. more information see the staff reBernice A. King, CEO of the King org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/ port at www.malibucity.org/AgenCenter, expressed her heartbreak Item/6493?fileID=58498. daCenter/ViewFile/Item/6445?filover losing another sibling, stating, eID=58061.

“Words cannot express the heartFor ongoing updates on the city’s break I feel from losing another efforts to improve safety on PCH, Malibu Park area sibling. I’m praying for strength to visit www.MalibuCity.org/PCHstreet resurfacing get through this very difficult time.” Safety.

Dexter King, an attorney by CHP conducts profession, dedicated his life to special traffic preserving his father’s legacy and protecting his intellectual property. enforcement His deep understanding of intellecoperation in Malibu  12/29 | Vehicle burglary tual property law was a testament A vehicle parked at the Malibu to his dedication to this mission The California Highway Patrol Lagoon State Beach parking lot and the memory of his parents.

(CHP) carried out a targeted traffic was broken into, and a wallet was enforcement operation in Malibu stolen. The victim was notified Dexter Scott King was born in on Saturday, Jan. 13, aimed at proof an unauthorized charge to his Atlanta and was named after the moting road safety and addressing credit card at an Apple Store for Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in traffic violations. The operation a total of $4,321.

Montgomery, Alabama, where his involved the deployment of four father once served as a pastor. He dedicated officers who diligently  12/29 | Vehicle Burglary A vehicle parked near Malibu is survived by his wife, his sister enforced traffic laws throughout Lagoon State Beach was broken Bernice King, his brother Martin the day, issuing a total of 78 citainto and ransacked. The victim Luther King III, and his niece, tions. The citations included: • 63 speeding citations said their key lock was damaged Yolanda Renee King.

• 6 seatbelt citations and their credit cards were stolen His passing marks the loss of yet • 2 unsafe turn citations from wallets that were inside the vehicle. The victim said that it was another prominent figure in the • 1 stop sign violation going to cost an estimated $1,200 ongoing pursuit of civil rights and • 1 cellphone violation to repair the keyhole. The victim equality, leaving behind a legacy of • 5 equipment violations said he did not notice anything resilience, dedication, and unwaverelse missing from the vehicle. ing commitment to justice.

Malibu’s law enforcement partners remain committed to ensuring the safety of all road users and will continue to conduct proactive enforcement operations to deter unsafe driving practices. Increased enforcement efforts such as the Jan. 13 operation serve as a reminder that traffic violations will not be tolerated, and consequences will be enforced to maintain public safety. The City of Malibu is actively working with Caltrans to implement crucial safety infrastructure improvements and remains dedicated to fostering a safe and secure environment for all road users in Malibu. For more information about the city’s efforts to improve safety on PCH, visit the webpage at malibucity.org.

SEBASTIAN J. BARTON December 3, 2023

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roud parents David Barton and Jennifer Sol are happy to announce the birth of their son Sebastian Jah Barton, born on December 3, 2023, at UCLA Santa Monica Hospital.

Sebastian weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Sebastian is their second child, and he joins his sister, Sirena, his grandparents Mary Ann and Gary Barton of Innsbrook, Missouri, and Margaret and Richard Sol of Malibu.

City purchases lidar speed guns to assist LASD with traffic safety enforcement

the course of the project. Two lanes will remain open in each direction, except at night, when there will be intermittent lane closures, with one lane remaining open in each direction. The lane closures began in mid-December. Watch for workers and work vehicles in and around the roadway. Under California law, fines for traffic violations are doubled in construction zones.

that commission meetings be held in-person to allow the commission to openly conduct the people’s business. After Jan. 1, all of the city’s Brown Act bodies have resumed meeting in-person at City Hall. City Council and Planning Commission meetings will continue to be held in a hybrid format; in-person at City Hall and virtually via Zoom. These meetings will continue to be available to view live and on-demand on the city’s YouTube channel and website and live on City TV Ch. 3. All of the other city commissions will begin meeting in person at City Hall only as they did before the pandemic, with no video broadcast.

The project is part of a larger project to upgrade stormwater drainage along PCH and restore access to spawning habitat for the endangered Southern California steelhead trout. The larger project, which is expected to be completed in mid-2025, includes rehabilitating 13 culverts along a Temporary Use 25-mile stretch of PCH between Permit Ordinance Pacific Palisades and the Los Angeles County Line. The culvert at hearing rescheduled PCH and Corral Canyon Road to Feb. 12 currently prevents trout from accessing spawning habitat upstream The City Council public hearin Solstice Creek. ing to consider the Temporary Use Permit (TUP) proposed orAll city commission dinance originally scheduled for 11, 2023, has been reschedmeetings now held in Dec. uled to Monday, Feb. 12, at 6:30 person at City Hall p.m. in-person at City Hall and virtually via Zoom. The hearing is On Jan. 1, Assembly Bill 361, to consider an ordinance and the which has allowed the city’s Planning Commission’s recomcommissions to meet virtually mendations on updating regulavia Zoom, expired. This law was tions for TUPs, which are permits a temporary provision approved for events at non-residential propby the State Legislature to allow erties. For more information about local agencies to conduct entirely TUPs, visit the webpage at https:// virtual meetings pursuant to the www.malibucity.org/368/TempoBrown Act during the COVID-19 rary-Use-Permits. pandemic. Under normal circumstances, the Brown Act requires CONTINUED ON PAGE A6

project began on Jan. 22

Field operations were expected to begin Jan. 22 on the city’s Malibu Park Resurfacing Project, which includes street paving work on Harvester Road and Busch Drive. This project also includes miscellaneous pavement repairs, pavement striping, and replacement of an existing storm drain on Harvester Road.

City Council approves funds to support local Malibu schools

On Jan. 8, the Malibu City Council gave a one-time grant of $353,100 to the Malibu Education Foundation to support athletic programs in local Malibu schools. The Malibu Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) and Malibu School Leadership Council (MLSC) asked the City Council to create a professionally run, centralized fundraising entity to make it possible for the community to raise and spend funds to ensure Malibu public schools have more resources for academics, arts, and athletics. For more information, see the staff report at www.malibucity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/ Item/6451?fileID=57922.

Lane shift and nighttime lane closures announced for PCH at Corral Canyon Road

Caltrans has implemented a lane shift on Pacific Coast Highway at Corral Canyon Road, in place through spring 2024 for work to convert the culvert at PCH and As part of the its efforts to ad- Corral Canyon Road into a bridge. dress PCH safety, the city pur- It is the first of three shifts during

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SVF AUDUBON SOCIETY PADDLE OUT FOR LYON “SLY” SEMINAR FOR WINTER BIRDS SKYLAR HERRON Join the Malibu community on OF LEGACY PARK Join the SMC Malibu Campus on Friday, Feb. 2, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the SVF Audubon Society Seminar for winter birds of Legacy Park. Registration: Go to commed.smc.edu and search for “Birds” to find this FREE seminar registration. For questions call (310) 434-8600.

Presented by the SFV Audubon Society. A total of 209 unique bird species have been reported at Legacy Park. Roughly 80 species of birds have been reported during February. The presentation will highlight identifying some of these likely species, where and when to look for them, and how to use eBird and other online resources for research and documentation. If weather permits, we will take a brief walk to the park to illustrate various habitats and their likely denizens. Please bring binoculars if you have them.

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Sunday, Feb. 4 at 9 a.m. for a paddle out and Hawaiian-style pot luck at Zuma Beach Tower 10. Paddle out begins at 10 a.m., bring a dish to share, a lei or flowers, and stories to tell.

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SEASONAL CRAFT: ROCK PAINTING

Join Community Services staff members each month for a complimentary simple and fun art activity! This month’s activity is Rock Painting! At the Malibu Senior Center from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. RSVP is required.

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WINTER JUBILATIONS

Join the Malibu community on Thursday, Feb. 8, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Malibu Library.

Hosted by the Malibu Poet Laureate Nathan Hassall. A gathering themed to celebrate joy in a time of whelming possibilities, to give voice to the true nature of vitality modeled on the natural world, and to attend to the power of love and joy. The gathering features selected poets, an open mic, and

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MALIBU MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICAL PRESENTS: FROZEN JR.

Come enjoy a story of true love where two sisters experience mysteries of magic, tragedy, and a long journey to find their confidence and inner powers in the upcoming Malibu Middle School musical, “Frozen Jr.,” running Feb. 8-11. The royal sisters of Arendelle, Anna, and Elsa deal with matters of friendship, family, and love with some irresistible characters along the way, including Olaf the snowman, Kristoff and Sven the reindeer, Oaken, Pabbie and Bulda, and the Hidden Folk. It is truly a magical frozen tale!

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MOTHER SON VALENTINE’S DAY DANCE AT MALIBU PACIFIC CHURCH

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Fathers and daughters are invited to join Malibu Pacific Church on Sat, Jan. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. for a night of dancing, magic, games, and fun! Dinner, dessert, and entertainment are provided. The cost is $65 per person attending.

Please register the father and each daughter attending.

Refunds cannot be issued after Feb, 1 due to food costs. If you have something that comes up before that, please let us know ASAP. For more information visit danceinmalibu.com.

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ORGANICS RECYCLING TRAINING AND KITCHEN CADDY GIVEAWAY

The City of Malibu is offering a free kitchen collection bin (limit one per household) to encourage the community to participate in its mandatory organics recycling program. To receive a kitchen free caddy, attend this virtual training on Wed, Feb. 14, from 7 to 7:30 p.m. The Zoom meeting link is posted at MalibuCity.org/ organics. Each caddy is easy to fill, carry (1.9 gallons), empty, and clean (dishwasher safe).

Supplies are limited.

Mothers and sons are invited to join Malibu Pacific Church on Friday, Feb. 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. for a night of dancing, magic, games, and fun! Dinner, dessert, and entertainment are provided.

• Find out why this is such an The cost is $65 per person important program and how attending. Please register the you can help mom and each child. Refunds • Learn how to source cannot be issued after Feb. 1 separate organics to avoid due to food and other planning contamination costs. If you have something • Discover the difference that comes up before that, please between organic and yard let us know ASAP. For more waste information visit, danceinmalibu.

After the virtual workshop, com/. email Mbuilding@malibucity. org or call (310) 456-2489 ext.

SAT 390 to schedule your pickup feb at City Hall. Then, you will show identification with a FATHER DAUGHTER Malibu address and proof of VALENTINE’S DANCE AT attendance (keyword will be provided in the presentation).

For more information about the statewide organic waste and food recovery law, visit MalibuCity. org/organics. Download Waste Management’s Food Waste flyer.

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broken) • Electronics The city schedules its events on the third Saturday in February, April, June, August, and October.

Rain cancels the event.

Cal Fire history — while recordsetting fires engulf her home state. This event will take place at Malibu Library from 7 to 8:30 p.m. RSVPs are required. Malibu Village Books will sell copies of “Burnt” at the event.

Masks are not currently required at this public event. Participants are strongly encouraged to remain in their vehicles. Please stay home if you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, have been asked to quarantine, or have recently traveled internationally.

Visit 888CleanLA.com for information about the county’s HHW events.

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CAFFEINATED VERSE

Caffeinated Verse includes a featured reader Kim Dower, followed by an open mic format.

On Saturday, Feb. 17, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Malibu Library.

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PRESIDENTS DAY CITY HALL CLOSED

City Hall will be closed on Monday, Feb. 19 for Presidents Day. 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)).

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The Malibu Library Speaker Series presents former firefighter Clare Frank, discussing her book “Burnt: A Memoir of Fighting Fire.” Frank served as the State of California’s first and only female chief of fire protection.

She began firefighting at age 17 sat and worked her way through feb the ranks, handling fire and rescue emergencies and major HHW/E-WASTE COLLECTION disasters in both urban and rural BEHIND CITY HALL Properly dispose of certain types settings. Along the way, she earned a spot on an elite state of household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronic waste on command team, a bachelor’s in fire administration, a law Saturday, Feb. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the upper parking lot degree, a master’s in creative of City Hall. All containers must writing, and several leadership be clearly labeled to identify the awards. Frank’s book, “Burnt: A Memoir of Fighting Fire,” contents. Maximum amount of was published in 2023 and is paint/motor oil accepted is 15 an inspiring, richly detailed, gallons or 125 pounds per trip. and open-hearted account of an extraordinary life in fire. It Accepted materials list: chronicles the transformation of a young adult determined to • Paint (water-based only) prove her mettle into a scarred • Used motor oil and sensitive veteran, grappling • Anti-freeze • Automotive and household with the weight of her duties as chief of fire protection — one of batteries • Compact fluorescent bulbs (un- the highest-ranking women in

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THE RIPPLE EFFECT: A GENERATIVE POETRY WORKSHOP

When things ripple, they emanate from a center and move outwards. Ripples are an unfolding interaction. In terms of poetry, poems “ripple out” from us and join the ripple of existing and yet-to-be-penned poems which creates a dialogue that continuously overlaps.

Join us for a generative, poetry writing workshop where we will sit in the “ripple” of each other’s energies, read, and discuss poems to stimulate our imaginations, and write original poems from prompts provided in the workshop. This workshop is for everyone, regardless of ability level. Participants should bring a pen and a notepad! Led by Malibu Poet Laureate Nathan Hassall. On Saturday, Feb. 24, from 2 to 4 p.m.

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FARMERS MARKET

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

Market at Legacy Park.

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This support group is designed to offer connection, community, and hope to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Share your experiences with others who have experienced a similar loss.

Moderate by volunteer, Roxy DeCou. This complimentary program is on Dec. 20, Jan. 3 and 17, and Feb. 7 and 21, on Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m.

For more information, contact the Malibu Senior Center at (310) 456-2489 ext. 357, or at malibuseniorcenter@malibucity. org.

RELAXING THROUGH COLORING

The art of coloring activates different areas of the brain, using logic, forming colors, and creativity. Join this free, unstructured program. Instructed

by Judy Merrick. Complimentary program. Visit malibucity.org for dates and times.

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Participants will focus on increasing flexibility, balance, circulation, and muscle tone while learning to relax through breathing techniques. Bring yoga blocks and a mat. Instructed by Marsha Cooper. $5 per class.

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Southern California Edison rates set to increase for 2024 Even those customers participating in CARE discount program will experience a 7.84 percent hike this year

By BARBARA BURKE Special to The Malibu Times

The California Public Utilities Commission regulates utility companies and infrastructure in the state, including Southern California Edison, which serves approximately 15 million people across 50,000 square miles in Southern California, including Malibu.

Effective Jan. 1, SCE implemented rate increases amounting to a 7.21 percent hike, following a rate increase in 2022 of 17 percent, which translated to an average cost of $85 for customers’ electric bills. Even those customers participating in the Residential Care Alternative Rates for Energy (CARE) will experience an projected increase of 7.84 percent in 2024.

The CARE program provides qualifying lower-income customers a 30 percent to 35 percent discount on their energy bills in compliance with state law codified in Public Utilities Code Section 739.1. CARE is funded through a rate surcharge paid by all other utility customers. For more information, visit cpuc.ca.gov/consumer-support/financial-assistancae-sav-

Screenshot of the Southern California Edison electric rate increase for 2024.

ings-and-discounts.

So, readers may wonder, why is there such a high rate increase this year? The answers are complicated, but generally, the rationale distills down to several factors.

SCE’s notice to customers explains that the new utility rates include prices to pay for capital investments authorized in SCE’s General Rate Case (GRC) application, a filing it makes before the CPUC every four years that is used to address the costs of operating and maintaining the utility system and to set the allocation of those costs among customer classes, according to the utility’s website.

SCE seeks to finance infrastructure improvements that the CPUC has approved, according to its GRC. Such cost recoupments via in-

creased utility rates are allowed under California law because the state’s regulated electricity companies are entitled to make a reasonable profit. Therefore, not surprisingly, in its GRC, SCE stated that the rate increases are necessary to fairly compensate its shareholders and attract capital for its operations, elements necessary to the continued viability of any company.

Moreover, SCE asserted that part of its rate increase will be allocated to mitigate financial risks related to wildfires. In this regard, it is important to note that SCE is entitled to include the costs it has paid through litigation judgments with wildfire victims who suffered losses in the Woolsey Fire and other fires.

On the forewarned is forearmed front, the rate increases that took effect Jan. 1 are not the only rate

increases that may be forthcoming.

On May 12, 2023, SCE filed a separate GRC application with the CPUC, requesting authority to increase revenues for 2025-28.

That GRC application seeks authorization to increase the utility’s revenues to $1.895 billion in 2025, a full 22.6 percent increase over 2024, amounting to a total revenue requirement of $10.267 billion.

The application seeks to increase its revenues for the following three years — 2026 through 2028 — by 6 percent per year.

In the filing, denominated Application N. 23-05-010, SCE states, “If the CPUC approves this application, SCE will recover forecast costs in electric rates over a four-year period beginning in 2025. This will increase customers’ monthly bills.”

The utility states that the re-

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Kanan Dume near Troutdale. The road was closed in both directions when they arrived, but they were soon able to get traffic flowing again.

The Malibu VOP posted both incidents on social media.

“The investigation lasted well into the night and all lanes of PCH were reopened at approximately 8:45 p.m.,” the post says about the incident on Thursday night. “The VOP’s presence meant fewer deputies needed to remain on scene, which freed up resources so they could respond to other calls for service during the investigation.”

Soderlund said the Malibu VOP did a great job assisting both accidents.

“They’re invaluable,” Soderlund said. “We had the closure there for several hours, and it was right during rush hour. They were able to funnel On Thursday, Jan. 25, the Malibu/Lost Hills deputies were involved in a short pursuit of a stolen vehicle, which culminated in a the cars through because we had to close down multi-car traffic collision at the intersection of PCH and Big Rock. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT the intersection, and they were able to get cars through from both eastbound and westbound sides and without them it would’ve been a longer delay, I’m glad that they’re there.”

Malibu is expected to see rain in the coming week and Soderlund wants to remind drivers to slow down while driving and to make sure everyone’s windshield wipers are properly working.

The Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff ’s Station is actively seeking community members looking to help make a difference in their communities and provide added public safety by becoming a uniformed Volunteer on Patrol. For more information email malibuvop@gmail.com or direct message the VOP on social media. To stay updated on traffic, follow the station on Instagram at @lasd_lhs and @malibuvop.

quested rate increases are necessary during the four-year cycle “to enhance reliability of its electric system to meet customers’ growing

electric demand for their homes, businesses and cars, and to improve the grid’s resiliency against wildfires, other long-term extreme climate events, and physical and cyber threats.” Finally, SCE states the increases requested are necessary “to implement technologies, programs, and projects necessary to clean and modernize the grid, consistent with state and federal clean energy policies as well as to accommodate rapidly-accelerating electricity demand associated with transportation and building electrification.”

The only practical options available to SCE customers are to use less energy or to switch to solar in whole or part, which will help homeowners and businesses to reduce their dependence on electricity providers’ grids and thereby reduce their costs of electricity.

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Registration is now open for the next CERT training, starting April 18 Registration is now open for the city’s next Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training.

As part of its ongoing efforts toward community-wide wildfire and disaster preparedness, the city is offering the next round of the highly popular free training with seven classes to be held on Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m., April 18 through May 30 at Malibu City Hall. The program is administered by the city and other public safety agencies across the country and empowers community members to help themselves and their neighbors during disasters. Through hands-on training, participants learn the most upto-date information on basic disaster preparedness, the use of a fire extinguisher, disaster medical care, first aid, search and rescue, disaster psychology, and neighborhood team building. For more information and to sign up, visit the webpage, at malibucity.org or email publicsafety@malibucity.org, or call (310) 456-2489, ext. 237.

Work underway on PCH Traffic Signal Synchronization Project

Street work is underway on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) starting between Topanga Canyon and Big Rock Drive on the city’s Malibu’s Traffic Signal Synchronization Project, the city’s most significant measure to date to improve safety and mobility on PCH. The project will make PCH a safer “Smart Corridor” by installing communication lines between the existing traffic signals on PCH from Topanga Canyon Boulevard to John Tyler Drive to synchronize the signals to existing traffic conditions. It will allow signals to be controlled remotely by the Caltrans Traffic Management Center to lower traffic speeds and reduce congestion. Work hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with alternating lane closures in both directions, mostly on the right-hand lanes. Summer work hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day) will be Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with some nighttime work. Watch for workers and work vehicles in and around the roadway. Under California law, traffic citation fines are doubled in construction zones.

See details about the project at malibucity.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1672. For more information about the city’s efforts to address PCH safety, visit the PCH Safety webpage at malibucity.org.

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protect your home from wildfire June 1, 2023, was the LA County brush clearance deadline, but you can still complete your mandatory brush clearance. Many Malibu residents received brush clearance notices from the Fire Department for the first time due to updated maps. Proper brush clearance is required by law and is one of the most important ways to protect your home and property from wildfire, and to slow the spread of fires in our community. For questions about brush clearance, contact the city’s fire safety liaisons at FireSafety@MalibuCity.org or call (310) 456-2489, ext. 388. For information on brush clearance in Los Angeles County, including a list of vendors, a checklist, and FAQs, go to fire.lacounty.gov.

City Hall staff undergo Emergency Operations Center (EOC) training exercise All of the city staff participated in several rounds of training on operating the city’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) last week as part of the city’s ongoing efforts to be prepared to respond to wildfires, earthquakes, and other disasters. City staff goes through the EOC trainings every year. The EOC is the central hub where the city coordinates with the LA County Fire and Sheriff ’s Departments and other partner agencies on the planning, response, and communications to the public during a disaster. The Malibu CERT Team also participated and has a key role in the EOC and the city’s response in the community.

Planning consultations and rebuild resources available

The Fire Rebuild team is available Monday through Friday at City Hall for complimentary one-on-one consultations about any fire rebuild project. Contact Aakash Shah at ashah@malibucity. org to set an appointment for a meeting by phone or online. For ideas about how to get started with your project, as well as numerous handouts, forms, and resources, visit the Rebuild webpage at malibucity.org/901/Malibu-Rebuilds.

Homeless Outreach update

The City’s Homeless Outreach Team, which consists of two outreach workers and a housing navigator from The People Concern, reported that in November 2023, it engaged with 67 people experiencing homelessness in Malibu, one of whom was placed into permanent housing. In Malibu, 32 people are currently in various stages of en-

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gagement as the Outreach Team proactively works towards getting them into housing and comprehensive services. Current and past monthly Homeless Outreach reports are available malibucity. org/1051/Outreach-Support.

Malibu Rebuild statistics

Staff continues to work with homeowners to rebuild. Here are the current Woolsey Fire rebuild statistics. See continuously updated statistics on the Rebuild Portal on malibucity.org/malibupermits.

• 152 completed • Of 465 destroyed homes, 370 single-family home rebuild applications have been submitted • 12 applications under planning review • 5 planning verifications • 3 administrative plan reviews • 4 Coastal Development Permits • 358 applications have been approved by planning • 349 planning verifications and/ or administrative plan reviews • 9 Coastal Development Permits

ADU Ordinance Adopted

On Jan. 8, the City Council adopted an ordinance to regulate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in the city, taking a significant step toward addressing Malibu’s housing challenges while balancing the need to preserve the community’s rural coastal village character. The staff report is available on the website at Malibucity.org. The city will next submit the Local Coastal Program Amendment to the California Coastal Commission for certification review. The state has identified ADUs as an important tool to create more affordable housing amidst California’s housing crisis and has passed several laws to make it easier to build ADUs. The city began developing an ordinance to be consistent with the state laws and has been gathering community input to ensure the regulations reflect Malibu’s needs and characteristics.

Malibu Business Round Table to host key community leaders

the Chamber of Commerce, and the Sheriff ’s Department.

Among the notable figures expected to share their perspectives are city officials who will provide updates on current and upcoming municipal projects, as well as school board members who will discuss education-related matters.

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education with additional education in dietetics and food science.

I am also the chairperson for the Palibu (Malibu-Pacific Palisades) Chamber of Commerce Health and Wellness Committee, and we meet once a month on Zoom.

The California Coastal Commission representatives will address issues concerning coastal development and preservation in Malibu, offering insights into the ongoing efforts to protect the city’s iconic coastline.

The Chamber of Commerce will provide updates on initiatives aimed at supporting local businesses and promoting economic growth within the community, while the Sheriff ’s Department will discuss recent crime trends and public safety measures.

The Malibu Business Round Table encourages community members to attend this informative event and engage with these leaders to address their concerns and learn about the latest developments shaping Malibu’s future.

For those interested in attending, email office@malibutimes. com for the link.

The Dolphin Foundation announces upcoming board meeting to discuss 2024 Dolphin Awards The Dolphin Foundation, a prestigious organization dedicated to recognizing and celebrating outstanding contributions to our community, is excited to announce its first board meeting of 2024. During this meeting, the Foundation’s board members will discuss the highly anticipated 2024 Dolphin Awards, an annual event that honors exceptional individuals who have made a significant impact on the Malibu community.

The Malibu Business Round Table is scheduled for this Friday, Feb. 2, from 8:30 to 10 a.m., offering local residents and business owners an opportunity to engage with influential community figures. The meeting, which will take place on Zoom, promises to feature insights and updates from a range of local leaders.

The upcoming board meeting promises to be a pivotal moment as the Foundation sets the stage for this year’s Dolphin Awards, which have become a symbol of recognition for those who have gone above and beyond to support and uplift Malibu. The meeting will provide an opportunity for the board to outline the criteria for nominations, discuss the selection process, and plan the event’s details.

Attendees will have the chance to hear from a diverse group of speakers representing key sectors within the Malibu community, including city officials, school board members, representatives from the California Coastal Commission,

Getting Involved and Nominations The Dolphin Foundation invites all community members who are passionate about acknowledging the remarkable individuals making a difference in Malibu to get

Certified Transformational Health and Wellness Coach Short Bio: As a health coach, I am dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey to optimal health by helping them get to a healthy weight, sleep better, increase energy, develop a healthy eating plan, and reduce stress. Through personalized coaching, nutritional guidance, and support, I help my clients achieve sustainable lifestyle changes. Together, we navigate the path to wellness by helping them learn the habits necessary to lead a life of vitality.

I work closely with my clients to get out of a diet mentality and really work on creating longterm health by incorporating the habits of health. I offer a healthy mind, healthy body, and healthy finances as my clients often want to become a health coach with me, and I have the pleasure of training them to join me on this mission of getting America healthy!

Something Personal: I was raised on a 320-acre alfalfa, cattle, and horse ranch in northern Los Angeles County. I currently live in Thousand Oaks with my husband Paul of 36 years, who is a self-employed commercial/industrial electrical contractor and who wires machine shops and manufacturing facilities. I have been his office manager for 30 years. We had the pleasure of raising three amazing children. Nicole and her husband Julian currently live on a ranch near Paso Robles and raise Wagyu cattle, pigs, chickens, and their adorable twins Maverick and Stella. Alison and her husband, Kevin, live in Tacoma, Washington, and she is an occupational therapist working with children. Sean lives in Pacific Palisades, and he is a production assistant. Before health coaching, I was a preschool teacher and later taught at a Catholic school in Woodland Hills for eight years.

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I have a Bachelor’s of Science com degree from CSUN, majoring Phone: (805) 405-7969 in family and consumer science, Website: diane4health.com involved. If you wish to nominate someone for this prestigious award or participate in the Foundation’s activities, please reach out to the Board Chair, Hayley Mattson, at hayley@malibutimes.com.

and we are eager to celebrate their contributions. Your nominations and involvement in this process are essential to our mission of recognizing excellence within our community.”

Your nominations are a crucial part of recognizing those who have shown exceptional dedication, generosity, and commitment to the betterment of Malibu. The Foundation encourages everyone to take part and help identify the unsung heroes who deserve recognition.

About The Dolphin Foundation The Dolphin Foundation is a respected organization committed to honoring individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the Malibu community. Through the annual Dolphin Awards, the Foundation aims to highlight the unsung heroes who work tirelessly to improve the quality of life in Malibu.

Hayley Mattson, the Board Chair, expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming meeting, saying, “We are thrilled to begin the process of organizing the 2024 Dolphin Awards. Malibu is home to countless inspiring individuals,

For more information about The Dolphin Foundation, the Dolphin Awards, or how to get involved, please contact Hayley Mattson at hayley@malibutimes.com.

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sustainability and efficiency of the CCWTF, wastewater collection system, and the recycled water distribution system. The service rates also generate sufficient revenue to offset the operation, maintenance, and management costs associated with these facilities.

The current service rates are set to expire on June 30.

On Nov. 13, 2023, City Council approved an agreement with Water Resources Economics to prepare an update to the wastewater and recycled water rates for the Civic Center Water Treatment Plant (CCWTF).

The rate study update will provide proposed rates for fiscal years 2024-25 through 2027-28. The study will include detailed cost analysis of the CCWTF to determine the amount of funding needed for the operating and capital expenses. The objectives used in the development of the recommended rates will be an equitable sharing of the wastewater and recycled water costs based on actual services provided.

In addition, the rates will be developed to promote sustainable operations, maintenance and capital improvements.

Public Works Director Rob DuBoux provided an update on Caltrans items and said they’re implementing optical speed bars on PCH. Optical speed bars are transverse stripes spaced at gradually decreasing distances. The rationale for using them is to increase drivers’ perception of speed and cause them to reduce speed.

“It has been shown and proven that it can get people to slow down,” DuBoux said.

The commission also received a report on the Westward Beach project. The project was an effort to improve the parking along Westward Beach Road, between Birdview Avenue, to approximately 1,100 feet west. The contractor has completed the repair work and the final pavement restoration on the Westward Beach Road shoulder repair project. City staff and the contractor are working on additional striping.

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of 4,636 “hazardous” citations were made, with the most frequently cited violation listed as 22350: Unsafe Speed.

Malibu residents can look forward to a significantly safer experience on PCH following the approval of a $4.2 million contract approved in December that will allow Caltrans to move forward with

The final pavement restoration on the Westward Beach Road shoulder repair project is now complete. Public Works Director Rob DuBoux said to minimize the concrete foundation on the beach there would be no room for an additional bicycle lane. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT

According to the city’s website, the project was initially going to include a 12-foot-wide combination sidewalk and bicycle path, and a bicycle connection from PCH to Westward Beach Road. A new concrete sand barrier was also expected to be placed between the beach and the proposed parking area to prevent sand from going onto the new sidewalk and parking area.

“It definitely was not the project that it originally was going to be, with diagonal parking and a walkway, but it’s giving the parking that everyone wanted,” Deputy Public Works Director Travis Hart said.

Back in March 2022, the commission had proposed to add a bicyclist and pedestrian lane, however, DuBoux said to minimize the concrete foundation on the beach there would be no room for an additional bicycle lane.

Commissioners asked if there was any damage from

30 upgrades, including enhanced striping in curves, optical speed bars at 10 locations, speed feedback signs, speed limit markings on the pavement and replacement of safety corridor signs.

This will be an addition of safety measures that will supplement an already in-progress project, fully funded by Measure R, and administered by the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

This project began in December

with crews beginning installation of communication lines that will allow for Caltrans to remotely control traffic signals on PCH, adjusting timing to lower traffic speeds and reduce traffic.

The project will also include new closed-circuit TV cameras at each intersection, street improvements, accessibility upgrades, and changeable message signs.

California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin acknowledged

the recent storm, such as erosion. Hart said they have not noticed any erosion beginning.

The project was completed on Jan. 26.

DuBoux said the city and Caltrans have been walking up and down PCH to see what projects they will prioritize. To see the list of projects visit malibucity. org/pchsafety.

The commission will also need to develop a list of commission activities for the period of July through December 2023 to be included in the city managers’ mid-year commission activity report.

At the June 26, 2023 regular council meeting, the council approved a list of assignments for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for the Public Works Commission. The commission assignments included the requirement for each commission to provide the City Council with a mid-year written report of commission activities. that the improvement of safety on PCH is highly important.

“I talked to my team and I said that this is the number one priority as far as safety goes in our state,” Omishakin said.

The Sheriff ’s Department’s report did also include great news for Malibu residents.

The document reported an overall 11 percent drop in crimes from 2022 to 2023.

Among significant decreases

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The list includes: 1. Review and make recommendations to the City Council on Capital Improvement and Disaster Projects 2. Review and make recommendations to the City Council for an updated five-year Capital Improvement Projects Plan 3. Report on the status of Los Angeles County Waterworks, District 29 infrastructure and make recommendations toward long-term solutions 4. Review utility undergrounding options within the city 5. Review parking issues citywide 6. Review and make recommendations regarding a Green Fleet Policy 7. Review and make recommendations regarding a Neighborhood Beautification Program 8. Review the maintenance and monitoring of the city’s landslide assessment districts 9. Review and make recommendations on the Pavement Management Plan 10. Review the operation and maintenance of the wastewater and stormwater treatment facilities 11. Review and make recommendations on offsite Private Development mitigation measures that are constructed within the public right-of-way 12. Incorporate discussion of alternative transportation modes, such as bike lanes, in all road improvement projects 13. Receive updates on outside agencies proposed projects 14. Evaluate needs and coverage for cellular and internet services, and make a recommendation to the City Council 15. Make bimonthly oral reports to the City Council on Commission activity 16. Submit a mid-year written report to the City Council on Commission activities The report will be presented on the City Council meeting on Feb. 26.

in crime are assaults, grand theft, theft from unlocked vehicles, and residential, garage/out-building, and locked vehicle burglaries.

Unfortunately, the city did report two homicides in 2023 and the death investigation of murder victim Javonnta Marshann Murphy, whose body was discovered in a barrel at Malibu Lagoon State Beach in July.

A break in the investigation was made in early October, as two men were arrested in connection to the

murder. Joshua Lee Simmons, 37, and Dennis Eugene Vance, 41, were arrested for the murder of Murphy, both men being known as acquaintances of the victim.

Simmons was charged with a second murder this past weekend, suspected of the fatal shooting of 50-year-old Anthony Soloc in Inglewood last January.

To see the full report visit https:// www.malibucity.org/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/677.

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minutes, so I’ll try to keep it shorter than that, but how do you compress 40 years of love and brotherhood,” McGee said. “I met Ray in eighth grade, it was 1984, I was the new kid there, trying to find my own way.’

Humphrey worked for SMMUSD for nearly 20 years from 1993 to 2022.

His death shocked and saddened people in Malibu and the communities of schools where he had coached.

“Our community is heartbroken at the news of Coach Humphrey’s passing,” MHS Principal Patrick Miller said in an email statement.

“A great coach, an even better friend and person, who positively impacted thousands of MHS kids. He cared about them as his own. Not a pushover, but a friend, mentor, advocate dedicated to each of their success.”

Ray worked at both Santa Monica and Malibu High School. In December 2006, he became a permanent employee of the Malibu High School PE Department. He also was the head basketball, football, and track coach.

He coached and mentored thousands of students and student-athletes over his career. Many stayed in touch with him after graduation, college, and careers.

His love, support, and guidance left an indelible mark on all those who had the privilege of knowing him.

His friends will remember his warm smile and infectious spirit, brightening every family gathering, an atmosphere of love, unity, and happiness.

“Though his physical presence may be gone, his spirit lives on in the hearts of his family, friends, and players,” the brochure continued. “Let us remember Coach Hump, not only for his coaching prowess but also as a cherished brother, cousin, uncle, brother-in-law, and best friend who will live forever and hold a special place in our hearts.”

The celebration featured a tribute video with photos of Humphrey and video messages made by the students who called him their friend.

Toward the end of the ceremony, Smith called the football team to come forward to ‘take a knee’ for their coach Humphrey.

The community came together for the Celebration of Life memorial for Ray Humphrey on Saturday, Jan. 27. (Bottom left) Toward the end of the ceremony, Andre Smith called the football team to come forward to ‘take a knee’ for their coach Humphrey. (Bottom middle) Longtime friends Jake Ford (left) and Ian McGee pose for a photo together at the end of the ceremony. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT

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to the board if any at all. There have been periods with no Malibu representation on the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board, which of course has led to the decades-long negotiations to separate the two school districts, still not finalized.

Malibu attorney Kevin Shenkman, who specializes in voting rights, petitioned the Los Angeles County Committee on School District Organization (LACCSDO), to implement trustee area elections “in furtherance of the purposes of the California Voting

Rights Act.” Shenkman hired a demographer who drew three sets of maps.

The maps split Malibu into districts that include parts of Santa Monica.

“Maps one and two are superior to map three,” Shenkman explained. “Maps one and two divide Malibu and the unincorporated area around Malibu in approximately half. That gives Malibu an opportunity to elect up to two members of the SMMUSD board. Each one of those districts (maps one and two) are about 50 percent Malibu by population. The rest are from Santa Monica. Map 3 has one district

that is 100 percent Malibu and another district that’s about 12 percent Malibu.

“Obviously the 100 percent Malibu district would elect a representative chosen by Malibu residents, but the district that has only about 12 percent from Malibu, we think it’s likely that in that instance the Malibu voters in that district would have no more say in that election than Malibu residents of a whole currently have in the current elections. It allows for better representation of everyone.”

The reason Malibu is not mapped solely into its own district is because Malibu, along

with neighboring unincorporated Los Angeles County accounts for more than one-seventh of the population of the district. Each district requires substantially equal populations.

“The third map proposed has one trustee area that is 100 percent Malibu, but that’s not the entirety of the Malibu portion of the school district,” Shenkman said.

The proposal is rankling the Santa Monica power structure that claim the maps are invalid because there’s no evidence the current system disenfranchises minority voters and that the maps are noncontiguous. “One or two

of the trustee areas are noncontiguous but that’s just the natural result of the school district not being contiguous, Shenkman explained.

Shenkman pointed out that besides the Long Beach School District that includes Catalina Island, he knows of no other school district in California other than SMMUSD that is noncontiguous.

He also stated, “The law won’t allow since 1981 the creation of noncontiguous school districts.

Obviously, the City of Malibu has been working on fixing that problem.”

The Los Angeles County Committee on School District Orga-

nizations (LACCSDO), part of the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), hosts the hearings but no decisions will be made at either meeting. Once an independent Malibu school district is established, the election of Santa Monica board members will be moot for Malibu.

Though the voting petition and the petition to form a Malibu Unified School District are different actions, an attorney representing SMMUSD in the trustee voting petition, stated that SMMUSD could not pursue work needed to achieve unification (the legal term for splitting Malibu into its own district) if it also had to attend to the trustee area petition, and that the trustee area petition should be delayed in order for SMMUSD to “undertake significant public outreach” on unification. Malibu Board member Stacy Rouse disagreed saying she thought the district could carry out both initiatives.

“SMMUSD is a highly complex organization that handles multiple nuanced issues with regularity,” Rouse said. “Although having the timing overlap is not ideal, I have every confidence that the district and the district’s counsel can handle both of these important and complicated issues, that are separate but related, in tandem.”

She attended the Jan. 31 meeting virtually, will be present at the Feb. 10 meeting and encouraged community participation.

The public may also contact the county committee office at (562) 922-6110 for instructions on providing written comments, requesting translation services for the meetings, or for questions.

Shenkman concluded, “This is Malibu’s best hope of having representation in a Santa Monica-Malibu school district. It may be that at some point the districts split, but in the meantime we ought to get our fair representation.”

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Bingo! Our Lady of Malibu community enjoys school fundraiser and camaraderie The proceeds raised will go to pay for the children’s art, music, and tech programs

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nquisitive little ones peered at the intriguing cards with all those numbers, trying to figure out how the game worked. Adults tenderly explained the game’s goals as community members, Our Lady of Malibu Church’s parishioners, and its school’s parents and students gathered on Jan. 25 for the school’s well-attended second annual bingo fundraiser. Attendees enjoyed pizza, pasta, salad, and of course, there were many delicious items to choose from at the bake sale.

“We’re excited for the bingo event,” Principal Richard Nambu said. “The proceeds will go to pay for the children’s art, music, and tech programs.”

Nambu proudly showed off the school’s technology room.

“That’s the beginning of the students’ projects as they begin to build a solar car, and over here is where the robotics team is starting to build their robot projects,” he said. “Before the pandemic, our robotics teams were very successful — they even traveled to Paris!”

Nambu warmly greeted attendees, smiling broadly as he added, “This is a community-building event and people come to enjoy, eat and gather!”

Joey Amini, a member of the school’s parent guild, whose daughter, Sienna is a first-grader, had a pleased expression as he carefully arranged all 78 donated prizes.

Father Matt Murphy holds his bingo card at the Our Lady of Malibu bingo fundraiser last week. Photo by Devon Meyers

“This is the most fun night of the school year,” Amini said. “This event brings together all of our families who come to support our little gem of a school and we have great, amazing prizes, great

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Tables full of colorful prizes adorned Sheridan Hall, showcasing stuffed animals, games, T-shirts donated by local companies, and everything from dart

boards to balls for all kinds of sports.

After Nambu led a communal prayer, There was something for everyone to en- excited attendees were off on their bingo joy winning if only ... if only, one of their adventures. cards provided them with the wonderful School parent Steve Graham served as opportunity to yell out “Bingo!”

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Halibou Studio crafts jewelry inspired by nature

Mary Kunze is the owner of Halibou Studio, a handmade jewelry business of primarily metalsmith and silversmith-made jewelry of all sorts, including necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings and more. Photos Courtesy of Mary Kunze

The naturally sourced, woman-owned business is a dream come true for artist Mary Kunze

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relentless dreamer, Mary Kunze, owner of Halibou Studio, has turned a childhood love into her career, and now uses her sole-operated business to share her handcrafted art and

inspire others to follow their dreams.

Founded in 2021 and operating out of Malibu since 2023, Halibou Studios is a handmade jewelry business of primarily metalsmith and silversmith-made jewelry of all sorts, including necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings and more.

The business motto is “Chase Curiosity, Realize Passion” and Kunze brings elements from all her passions into her work at her studio.

“Follow those little ideas that are knocking, those things that excite you and are running through your mind, follow them and give them a chance. Chase

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those curiosities,” Kunze said. “I truly believe that by doing that, you learn what your passions are and you carve out a path for your life, shows you what you’re missing, and also what you don’t like.”

The inception of Halibou Studio dates back to Kunze’s childhood, when she recalled finding a hobby that she shared with her parents and her community during open houses of her family’s bird feed and greenhouse business. As visitors came by the greenhouse, Kunze would create jewelry collections made of beads, expressing her creative style and CONTINUED ON PAGE B2

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ocal realtor John C. fears the Big One is coming. True there’s been a flurry of small earthquakes but what you felt on Saturday night was heavy female thunder resonating out of Aviator Nation Dreamland during a House of Bossi show of female artists: Musicians and poets rocking the house.

We spoke to the mistress mind behind the whole deal, who calls herself Bossi but is actually very nice and polite.

In 25 words or more, what is “House of Bossi?”

House of Bossi is a nonprofit platform my husband Nico and I started out of our home to support the arts through residency programs, live performance series, and access to resources and community. We believe the arts have the power to better society and we place particular focus on artists who have powerful messages to share and/or who deserve greater access to opportunity. Most programs are hosted in our home here in Los Angeles, but we also host showcases outside of our walls to allow for bigger, more public productions. We value in-real-life experiences in an age where so much focus is placed digitally.

ter school, moved to New York City.

My music career started performing mostly with jazz musicians and a few rock bands, before I went off on my own and released my first album.

After a few years of grinding in the local scene, I realized the challenges of being an artist, started building a career in hospitality that eventually took over, until music was no longer a part of my life. It wasn’t until I went through two battles with breast cancer that I realized music is what makes me feel most alive. I moved to LA in 2018, returned full-time to my artistry soon after, released an EP in 2022, and am now working on a fulllength album, slated for release later in the year. I’ve never looked back and have finally found my voice and my sound.

Starting House of Bossi has also played a big role in my trajectory.

When you strive to support others, it really does lift the tide for everyone … yourself included!

Most of your songs were original, with two covers.

I performed a rock version of Beyonce’s “If I Were A Boy” to give it an empowering tone for women, while That was 106 words, but cool. You making the audience think about the gotta real name? double standard that exists between My artist name is Bossi and that’s the sexes. what I go by. It’s also my married last name and was simply too good not And Patti Smith, if I remember to reclaim for women everywhere! right. Good call.

I love Patti Smith, her music and On the stage you said you were from her writing. On a night celebrating a small town.

Women Who Rock, I had to honor I grew up in Spring Lake, a the godmother of punk rock. beautiful town on the westside of Michigan. I attended Northwestern I like Olivia Rodrigo’s “VamUniversity to study theater and af- pire.” That little gal has some serious

operatic pipes — as do you. Are you professionally trained? What was your musical education?

Olivia does have pipes, and I thought that song was great, too!

I was classically and professionally trained. Both vocally and on piano.

Fairly recently I’ve picked up guitar.

I begin writing all of my songs on an instrument, so this is a critical part of my craft even though, with the band, I typically just sing. I’m grateful for the vocal training, too, because I’ve learned how to sing without strain.

My ears on the other hand, I probably need to be more sensitive to.

They’re still ringing a bit from my set.

formance personas.

• Patti Smith for her all-around artistry and career trajectory from music to writing.

• Freddy Mercury and Lady Gaga for every reason imaginable.

Who was that around you?

Lisa Bianco was on electric guitar, Lex Wolfe on bass, Debbie Neigher on keys, and Pepe Hidalgo Ramos on drums. Nearly a full female band, which is rare. Women are not given as much credibility as instrumentalists, especially in rock and roll and that is purely gender bias. As you saw first-hand last night, women have as much technical ability as any man.

Yep, mine too. That was some heavy Noah Vonne’s band consisted of female thunder that night. Aviator all women players and brought the Nation has good sound. And excellent house down too. pizza!

In the movie “Lawrence of Arabia,” Where else have you had gigs Prince Faisal says to Lawrence: “I around Los Angeles and the country? think you are one of those desert-lovI’ve played all over the world, reing English: Doughty, Stanhope, Gor- cently at Hotel Cafe, Soho Waredon of Khartoum.” house, Rockwood Music Hall and Along those lines I say to you: “I for the Near Future Summit, where I think you are one of those ‘80s-loving did a combination of public speaking modern women. Smith. Byrne. Chris- and rock performance. That was fun! sie Hynde of The Pretenders.”

You are so correct! And frankly, How does Aviator Nation DreamI’m thrilled that you picked up on land rate as a performance house? those influences. They are all artists I think it’s the best room of its size I greatly admire. in Los Angeles. The space is visually phenomenal, the sound is fantastic Who are your inspirations/aspira- and they really care about the artists. tions, male and female?

The hospitality was top notch from I have a lot of influences but I every single person we encountered. would say some of the biggest are: If every venue was like this, you’d • Bruce Springsteen for his story- have many more happy artists out telling and genuine exuberance there! on stage.

• David Bowie and David Byrne I’m going to tag you as “Gen Estrofor their visual identity and per- gen,” if that’s not rude or politically

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House of Bossi, led by artist/musician Bossi (in striped outfit), performs at Aviator Nation Dreamland on Saturday, Jan. 27, in Malibu. Photo by Gustavo Stebner

incorrect or likely to get me canceled.

I don’t think it’s rude at all! I invited both Caly Bevier and Noah Vonne to perform with their respective bands because they are both extremely talented musicians whose artistry inspires me. I also only care to work with people who are generous of spirit and both Caly and Noah are very much that. It was a team effort Saturday night. There was no diva energy or ego. Just a genuine desire to share a stage, support one another and put on a great show that highlighted female artists.

Additionally, I invited Becca Alvarado to share her poetry, and she

was brilliant. Poetry is an art form that deserves bigger platforms, and so I often bring it into productions to help weave a storyline throughout.

I also have to say, and I’m sure I can speak for all the artists on stage last night, the Malibu community stole a piece of our hearts. Caly, Noah, and I did a lot of canvassing the neighborhood with flyers, and we were met with the warmest reception. Businesses enthusiastically agreed to post our flyer and spread the good news, and residents were genuinely kind and gracious. There is clearly an appreciation here for community and local artists!

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she would sell them to the visitors.

She said an experience with her mother opened the door to what would someday become her career and since the beginning, her

By Burt Ross, Contributed Column mother had always been her biggest supporter. y friend Charles Osgood musical, loved most things French, “My mom had taken me to a died last week. He had a and was extraordinarily witty. He beadwork class with her in the city big heart and was one of could put almost anything to rhyme and I loved it,” she said. “I was begthe most talented people I ever met. within a matter of moments. ging for beads and all the materials When I lived back in Englewood, One sunny day, Charlie and I were to make my work. I would bring them downstairs and show my New Jersey, I was fortunate enough sitting on my back deck. It was right to spend some time with Charles around the time the Shah of Iran mom and she would say even the Osgood of CBS fame. For many had died. Charlie liked his Scotch, most ugly thing I created was great.” years, Charlie hosted the “CBS so I served him some Chivas Regal.

Growing up in western New Sunday Morning” news show and He took a taste, and that was when York, Kunze and her family were often signed off with “see you on you could see his wheels turning and very fascinated and inspired by nathe radio,” where he held court for a slight smile enter his countenance. ture, which led to her studying and decades. Actually, his real name With a twinkle in his eye, he looked obtaining her Bachelor’s degree was not Osgood but Wood. Since at me and said, “I guess you can say in expeditionary studies from the there already was somebody named we are sitting Chivas for the Shah.”

State University of New York at Woods at CBS, Charlie took the (Shiva is the weeklong mourning go to my grave wishing I had said, Plattsburgh in northern New York. stage name, which stuck with him period for members of my tribe.} “I guess you can say we are sitting There she became immersed in naNow, I don’t envy very much, but Chivas for the Shah.” for about 60 years. ture, greatly exploring the AdironCharles Osgood, may you rest dack mountains and Lake Placid.

Like me, Charlie also lived in En- to be perfectly frank, I certainly enHer studies took her across the glewood. He was highly intelligent, vied Charlie that afternoon. I will in peace. world and the U.S., leading expeditions and learning about the wilderness. As she explored state parks and natural areas, she experienced a creative gravitation to the handmade jewelry of different regions around the world. The artistry of jewelry made by natives around the world captivated her, and she desired to create her own art pieces. This academic connection with nature and handmade artistry built on her love for natural resources, a love that would soon be the core of her jewelry business.

Graduated and inspired, Kunze convinced herself to chase her curiosity, taking a four-day silversmith course in the Pacific Northwest. Beginning with soldering and creating small personal pieces, what began as a hobby was now gaining traction as a possible career choice.

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personalized jewelry.

“I started getting asked for custom work and gifts for others and all those first customers is where it really all began,” Kunze said.

“People were willing to spend their hard earned money on my craft. It really would blow my mind.”

A steady progression of practicing more advanced silversmithing, and spreading word that she was practicing and looking for projects led into the pandemic, where her hard work and unwavering determination were met with unforeseen opportunity created by the subsequent shutdown brought on by the pandemic.

She honed her craft beginning with mostly sterling silver and American-sourced turquoise, and has since evolved to working with natural elements like fine silver, 14k gold fill, 14k pure gold, Peruvian Pink Opal, Mexican Cantera Fire Opal, lapis, aventurine stone, amethyst, quartz, jasper stone, freshwater pearls, Malibu-collected shells, and of course, beads.

Today, Kunze has a studio with a view through the canyon where

she can look to the ocean, looking to Malibu’s nature for inspiration for her themed collections. She said that the process of creation of jewelry incorporates a poetic-like use of elements from Earth that encapsulates her love for the Earth’s natural resources. She explained the use of fire for soldering and melting, the use of water for processes like rinsing and bonding, Earth for the materials used and air for oxidation and cooling.

“What I do comes from the Earth,” Kunze said. “It’s a natural process to create that has intention and adorns our bodies. It symbolizes our experience with life and how we walk through this Earth.

Our experiences are different from person to person but we can all be linked by these singular things.”

Her boutique operates mostly online, with her collections dropping on her website. Her work could be found on Haliboustudio. com and her designs and collections could be also seen on her social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @HalibouStudio.

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NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 23SMCP00640 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Petition of: CHAYAH SHAOULIAN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner CHAYAH SHAOULIAN a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: CHAYAH SHAOULIAN Proposed Name: DIANA SHAOULIAN 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: 2/23/2024 Time: 8:30AM, Dept.: K 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: 12/14/2023 HON. LAWRENCE CHO, Judge of the Superior Court DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court PUB: 01/11, 01/18, 01/25, 2/1/2024 The Malibu Times MALIBU 8

2023268564 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1.

INTELLIGENT EXISTENCE 31334 ANACAPA VIEW DR, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY PO BOX 6207, MALIBU, CA 90264 Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): 1.

TIMELESSTODAY LLC 31334 ANACAPA VIEW DR, MALIBU, CA 90265 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization DE This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/2021.

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, TIMELESSTODAY LLC, KATHLEEN M GLIEBE, TREASURER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 12/15/2023.

NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY

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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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PUBLIC NOTICE T.S. No. 109635-CA APN: 4449-002-045 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 4/9/2007. 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 3/7/2024 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 4/23/2007 as Instrument No. 20070968266 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: CARTER KOCHER, NIRA R KOCHER, CARTER A. KOCHER TRUSTEE OF THE KOCHER FAMILY TRUST DATED 10/28/1991, NIRA R. KOCHER TRUSTEE OF THE KOCHER FAMILY TRUST DATED 10/28/1991 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: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 18942 PACIFIC COAST HWY, MALIBU, CA 90265 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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: $346,618.68 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 109635-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 109635-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 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108 PUB: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8/2024 MALIBU 6

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 169649 Title No. DEF-585203 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/20/2007. 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 02/22/2024 at 9:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/15/2007, as Instrument No. 20072345642, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Dianne Franken Divorced Unmarried, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 - Vineyard Ballroom. 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: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 2052-018-024 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 26106 Veva Way, 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 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created 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: $337,780.32 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 written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated:01/17/2024 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 27368 Via Industria, Suite 201 Temecula, CA 92590 (619) 4658200 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (800) 280-2832 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. 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 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site – www.Auction.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 169649. 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 (800) 280-

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2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale, or visit this internet website www.auction.com or https://tracker. auction.com/sb1079/ for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case Ts# 169649 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. A-4807419 01/25/2024, 02/01/2024, 02/08/2024 MALIBU 24

BID NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SMMUSD invites sealed proposals for: RFP #24.02 – Chemical Supplies and Dilution Control Dispensers. All proposals must be electronically submitted via Secure Bids at https://colbisecurebids. com/o/smmusd/chemicalsupplies on or before: February 15, 2024 2:00 P.M. RFP forms and specifications may be obtained in the link provided within this notice.

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PUBLIC NOTICE T.S. No.: 2023-04794 APN: 700-0-010-315 TRA No.: 71037 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/14/2023. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by 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. 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: ZERO GROUP INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION Beneficiary Name: AUSTIN CHING-CHI YUEN, A MARRIED MAN , AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 200,000/300,000 INTEREST; LING WANG, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 100,000/300,000 INTEREST Duly Appointed Trustee: INTEGRATED LENDER SERVICES INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 2/22/2023 as Instrument No. 2023000013085 in book ---, page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, Date of Sale: 2/22/2024 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main front entrance to the County Government Center Hall of Justice located at 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $307,687.47 The property heretofore is being sold “as is.” The street Address or other common designation of real property is purported to be: 9533 DEER CREEK ROAD, MALIBU, CA 90265 Legal Description: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. A.P.N.: 700-0-010-315 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. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. 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 1-844-477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.stoxposting.

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com/sales-calendar, using the file number assigned to this case 2023-04794. 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 1-844-477-7869 or visit this internet website site http:// www.stoxposting.com/sales-calendar, using the file number assigned to this case 2023-04794 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 POTENTIAL BIDDERS: WE REQUIRE CERTIFIED FUNDS AT SALE BY CASHIER’S CHECK(S) PAYABLE DIRECTLY TO “INTEGRATED LENDER SERVICES, INC.” TO AVOID DELAYS IN ISSUING THE FINAL DEED”. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: 1/18/2024 INTEGRATED LENDER SERVICES INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, as Trustee 1551 N. Tustin Avenue, Suite 840 Santa Ana, California 92705 (800) 2328787 For Sale Information please call: 1-844-477-7869 MICHAEL REAGAN, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER PUB: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/2024 LEGAL CM 23

NOTICE OF HEARING TO CONDUCT MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUSINESS LICENSE COMMISSION TO CONDUCT ADDRESS OF PREMISES 22637 PACIFIC COAST HWY, MALIBU, CA 90265 NAME OF APPLICANT MALIBU BLISS MASSAGE & SPA, INC. / RICHARD OLSON DATE OF HEARING 02/28/2024 TIME OF HEARING: 09:15 P.M. ``ANY PERSON HAVING OBJECTIONS TO THE GRANTING OF THE LICENSE MAY, AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE DATE ABOVE NAMED, FILE WITH THE BUSINESS LICENSE COMMISSION HIS OBJECTIONS IN WRITING GIVING HIS REASONS THEREFOR, AND HE MAY APPEAR AT THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE HEARING AND BE HEARD RELATIVE THERETO`` OFFICE OF THE COMMISSION: BUSINESS LICENSE COMMISSION 500 W. TEMPLE STREET, RM 374 LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 CN103654 Feb 1,8,15, 2024 MALIBU 27

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 23SMCP00570 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Petition of: TRACEY GWYNETH TAYLOR TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner TRACEY G TAYLOR a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: TRACEY GWYNETH TAYLOR Proposed Name: TRACE GWYNETH TAYLOR-MARTLEW 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: FEBRUARY 23, 2024 Time: 8:30AM, Dept.: K The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 1725 MAIN STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): The Malibu Times Date: 10/25/2023 HON. LAWRENCE CHO, Judge of the Superior Court DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court PUB: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/2024 The Malibu Times

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING CITY OF MALIBU CITY COUNCIL The Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on MONDAY, February 26, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. on the item identified below in the Council Chambers at Malibu City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA, and via teleconference.

Public comment or alternative project suggestions can be submitted ahead of the public hearing to citycouncil@ malibucity.org for inclusion in the public record. The hearing will be conducted in the City Council Chambers, located inside City Hall on the First Floor; 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA 90265. To view and participate during the public hearing, please review the meeting agenda posted at MalibuCity.org/AgendaCenter and follow the directions for public participation.

county.gov/brcd/servicecontracts or may be mailed to you upon request by calling (626) 458-4072 or TDD at (626) 282-7829.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU CITY COUNCIL The Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on MONDAY, February 26, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. on the item listed below in the Council Chambers at Malibu City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA and via teleconference.

Public comment can be submitted ahead of the public hearing to citycouncil@malibucity.org for inclusion in the public record. To view and participate during the public hearing, please review the meeting agenda posted at MalibuCity. org/AgendaCenter and follow the directions for public parApproval of the City of Malibu’s proposed allocation of ticipation.

Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and CDBG funding from prior fiscal APPEAL NO. 23-008 – An appeal of Planning Commisyears. sion Resolution No. 23-52 certifying Addendum No. 3 to the Crummer Site Subdivision Project Final Environmental The Council will consider the following proposed al- Impact Report and approving Coastal Development Permit locations: No. 23-001 for the construction of a 12,500 square foot in-ground permanent skatepark, 146 square foot two-stall The use of $9,791 in CDBG funds for Public Services restroom building, 36 stall parking lot, two bioretention under the Day Labor Exchange Program. basins, landscaping, cross-walk over Winter Mesa Drive, various skating equipment, fencing, and benches located on The use of $131,808 in CDBG additional funds for Lot 7 of The Case (formerly Crummer) property in the Planned permanent trailer project for the Day Labor Exchange Development and Public Open Space zoning districts located at 24250 Pacific Coast Highway Program.

In Fiscal Year 2023-2024, the City Council allocated $64,640 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.

Location/APNs: 24250 Pacific Coast Highway / 4458-018907 and 4458-018-904 Zoning: Planned Development and Public Open Space Applicant/Owner: City of Malibu Appellant: 600 Spring LLC Environmental Review: SCH No. 2008091155 / CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 Application Filed: January 9, 2023 The estimated Fiscal Year 2024-2025 CDBG annual alloca- Appeal Filed: December 11, 2023 tion for the City of Malibu is $141,817 and may fluctuate Case Planner: Tyler Eaton, Senior Planner, teaton@malibucity.org +/-2%.

(310) 456-2489, ext. 273 IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY COUNCIL’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE The Final EIR was prepared and certified in accordance with ISSUES RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN CEQA to examine the potential environmental effects of the THIS NOTICE, OR OTHERWISE HELD BY THE CITY, OR IN original project (The Crummer Subdivision also known as WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, The Case Project). The City Council Certified the Final EIR on February 24, 2014, making the required findings under EITHER AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING. CEQA. A third Addendum to the Certified Final EIR has been If there are any questions regarding this notice, please prepared in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 contact Deputy City Manager, Alexis Brown, at (310) 456- to address the proposed permanent skatepark project. The 2489, ext. 300. Copies of all related documents can be Addendum must be considered by the Planning Commission reviewed by any interested person at City Hall during with the subject application. The Final EIR, Addendum No. regular business hours. Oral and written comments may 1, Addendum No. 2, and draft Addendum No. 3 are availbe presented to the City Council on, or before, the date able on the City’s website: https://www.malibucity.org/487/ DocumentsResources. For more information regarding the of the meeting.

City’s permanent Skate Park visit malibucity.org/skatepark.

A written staff report will be available at or before the hearing for the projects. All persons wishing to address the Council regarding these matters will be afforded an opportunity in accordance with the Council’s procedures.

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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.

CITY OF MALIBU PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Malibu is now accepting applications for the General Fund Grant Program, which provides funding for nonprofit organizations located within Malibu that provide services of benefit to the residents of the community. Applications will be accepted through March 29, 2024. Those organizations eligible for this program will be considered for funding by the City Council in June 2024.

To obtain an application, call Parker Davis at Malibu City Hall, 310-456-2489 ext. 287, or visit our City website at www.MalibuCity.org/GeneralFund

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REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS Notice is given that Statement of Qualifications for OnCall Multi-Media Services Program (BRC0000490) will be received by the Los Angeles County Public Works per the instructions listed on the RFSQ until 5:30pm, Thursday, February 22, 2024. There will be no Proposers’ Conference. The estimated maximum total aggregate program amount is $5million. Instructions for accessing the RFSQ document are available at the following link: http://pw.la-

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. Richard Mollica, Planning Director Publish Date: February 1, 2024 MALIBU 33 2024010783 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1.

CARBLIP 31293 VIA COLINAS, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91362, LOS ANGELES COUNTY Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): 1.

BLIP TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 31293 VIA COLINAS, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91362 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above

on: 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, BLIP TECHNOLOGIES, INC., ERIC BROOKS, SECRETARY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 1/17/2024.

NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

Publish in The Malibu Times: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/2024 MALIBU 34 2024000083 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1.

CLOAK & DAGGER ARTIST MANAGEMENT 303 N BUENA VISTA ST #205, BURBANK, CA 91505, LOS ANGELES COUNTY Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): 1.

CLOAK & DAGGER ARTIST MANAGEMENT LLC 303 N BUENA VISTA ST #205, BURBANK, CA 91505 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime).

Signed, CLOAK & DAGGER ARTIST MANAGEMENT LLC, STEPHANIE SHOULDERS, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 1/2/2024.

NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

Publish in The Malibu Times: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/2024 MALIBU 35 LOS ANGELES COUNTY COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Education Code §5019(c), the Los Angeles County Committee on School District Organization will be conducting a public hearing on a proposal to establish trustee areas and trustee area voting within the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (USD).

Connection information for online access to the proceedings will be posted to the County Committee’s website under the Public Hearings section at least 72 hours before the hearing at the following link: https://www.lacoe.edu/services/business/bas/county-committee#tabs-32b0ce2fb0-item-89b3e519fa-tab DATE: Saturday, February 10, 2024 TIME: 9:30 a.m.

LOCATION: Santa Monica-Malibu USD District Office 1717 4th St. Santa Monica, CA 90401 NOTE: Language translation services and American Sign Language interpreters will be provided with a minimum notice of three business days prior to the public hearing.

Posting or distribution of banners, leaflets, handouts, or other media or communications, which serve to promote or discourage specific points of view, are prohibited inside the hearing room.

For additional information or to request translation service, call (562) 922-6110.

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Malibu boys soccer team honors seniors on Senior Night The night included a pregame ceremony and food sales, which benefits the team’s banquet

By McKENZIE JACKSON Special to The Malibu Times

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hen the Malibu High Sharks boys soccer team’s center back, senior Amar Taha, kicked a goal in the squad’s 4-1 victory over Nordoff on Jan. 24, his senior teammates gathered around him and celebrated the score with him.

One of those players, 12th-grader Travis Kies, said the moment perfectly describes the soccer team’s 10 seniors.

“We are a fun group to be around,” he said. “In practice, everyone is focused, but we have fun. It’s fun because even when you aren’t the one scoring goals, we are happy for our teammate who does score.”

The soccer team celebrated its senior group on Jan. 26 ahead of the squad’s 1-0 home loss to Santa Paula. The Senior Night included a ceremony before the contest and food sales, for which proceeds will go toward the team’s banquet.

Along with Kies and Taha, the Sharks’ seniors include Dylan Mendez, William Kline, Felix de Raspide Ross, Brenden Readyhoff, Romane Foulquier, Dylan Goldberg, Julian Tompkins, and Travis Lapinkski.

Kies is not an emotional person, but being honored on Senior Night was nice, he recalled.

“It felt cool to see all the seniors and take a moment to reflect,” he said.

Tompkins, Malibu’s leading scorer, was appreciative of all the people that attended the game and supported the seniors.

“We had an awesome crowd,” the striker said. “It was a special moment for me and the other seniors.

It was cool to finally have that moment.”

Sharks head coach Liam Anderson described the seniors as committed, focused, and strong.

“They are a group of boys that really have each other’s backs, and they’ve always — whether we win or lose — they have always fought hard to the

The Malibu High boys soccer team celebrated its Senior Night on Jan. 26 ahead of the squad’s 1-0 home loss to Santa Paula.

Photos by Devon Meyers/TMT

last second of every game,” the coach said. “That is their best quality. They are hard workers.”

He said the team’s seniors, many who played youth soccer together years before stepping on the field for the Sharks, have improved as a group.

Malibu had a propensity to score first but then struggle finishing matches strong. Anderson said

the seniors corrected that this season.

“Maintaining focus for the entire game is something we have grown into,” he said.

Anderson said the Sharks played with aggression throughout their 4-0 loss to Fillmore on Jan. 20.

“They had a big shift in mentality, and they looked a lot more threatening,” he said. “We created

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emcee, announcing the drawn numbers that were displayed on an electronic flashboard. His daughter, Skylar, joined by her fellow sixth-grader, Abrianna Johnson-Mann, helped to keep track of the winners’ tallies of numbers.

Fifth-grader Jacob Wells excitedly went to claim his prize, an entertaining game called Pie Face.

“It was hard to win!” Wells exclaimed, as he held up his winning card juxtaposed with his prize. “It was mostly luck!”

Smiling amidst all the mayhem, parishioner Aimee Handal was thoroughly enjoying the experience.

“I just like to support our parish,” Handal said. “I was baptized at Our Lady of Malibu, and when I saw the notice in the church bulletin that we were having a bingo fundraiser, I was delighted to join in.”

Across from Handal, parent Keith Rivers watched as his daughters Hazel, 9, an OLM fourth grader, and Georgia, 6, a first grader, looked around in awe, surveying all the bright lights near the bingo caller and all the toys and games at the prize tables.

“I’m excited that Our Lady of Malibu is bringing all of us together for this fun night that helps benefit the school.” Rivers said.

As they dispersed, their tummies full of delicious food, and some of them carrying their treasured bingo prizes, attendees’ faces seemed to communally say that bingo night at OLM put the “fun” in fundraiser!

Attendees enjoy a fun filled evening of bingo Jan. 25 at Our Lady of Malibu Catholic Church. Photo by Devon Meyers

twice the amount of chances than we normally do.”

Scoring early and often is something Malibu did well throughout the 2023-24 campaign. At press time, the Sharks had rang up 25 goals in 14 games.

Anderson said attacking on offense is enjoyable.

“Win or lose, it’s always fun to watch them battle,” he said of the Sharks. “It’s been pretty exciting.

Sometimes offense is the best defense. The game plan is to score the most goals.”

Tompkins led the team with eight goals and one assist. Anderson called Tompkins a technical offensive player.

“If we can get Julian the ball, there is a good chance he will finish it,” he said. “Get him the ball.

He will score a goal for you.”

Foulquier, who has played a variety of positions for Malibu throughout his high school career, had four goals and three assists. “[Foulquier] is a tireless runner,” Anderson said.

“His passing is really dangerous. He is the guy that sets everyone else up.”

Kies, who has scored six goals with two assists, said scoring a lot was fun for everyone on the team.

“A two goal deficient doesn’t seem that bad because we score really quickly,” he said.

Tompkins noted that a various Sharks being scoring threats was unique.

“The fact that a lot of us can do it is awesome,” he said.

The Sharks had a 5-5-1 record heading into their game against Fillmore on Monday. Their last game of the season was on Wednesday against Channel Islands.

Malibu began the season in November with consecutive wins over Buckley and Viewpoint. They defeated Village Christian and had two wins over Nordhoff.

Anderson said the seniors are a joy to coach.

“This is a group that asks me questions after practice,” he said. “They ask for extra opportunities to play and train. It’s always a joy to coach passionate players. They are in it and focused.”

Kies said even though he and his classmates didn’t lead the Sharks to a CIF playoff berth, the season was still fun.

“We wanted to have a memorable senior year,” he said.

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Malibu High’s Kletter a scoring machine for girls soccer squad

The Malibu High girls soccer team is shown in action (right photos) against Santa Paula, and after the match (above). Photos by Devon Meyers/TMT.

Junior midfielder leads Sharks with 13 goals and has recorded three hat tricks

By McKENZIE JACKSON Special to The Malibu Times

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alibu High Sharks girls soccer player Jessa Kletter booted in three of the Sharks’ four goals during their 16-game 2022-23 campaign.

What a difference a year makes.

Heading into Malibu’s match against Fillmore on Tuesday, Kletter had tallied 13 goals this season, including three contests in which she completed a hat trick (three goals).

The junior midfielder, who also has three assists, is surprised with how often shots taken from her cleats have found the back of opponents’ nets.

“I’m happy for that,” Kletter said. “Heading into each game, I’m thinking about what I want to do on the field. I’m always thinking about getting more goals. That is important as an attacking midfielder.”

She credited Malibu High’s taking on an offensive formation on the pitch, as opposed to the defensive shape of a year ago, for her and the team’s increased scoring.

“That has allowed us to get more goals,” she said.

Malibu head coach Leado Shyrane said Kletter’s goal-scoring prowess and passing make her “the full package.” She was a skilled player as a ninth- and 10th-grader, but there is more swagger to game this season, he said.

“She’s more confident,” Shyrane stated.

“She’s more of a leader. Her first two years, she was really talented, but this year, she has

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really risen with her goal scoring. She really believes she can do it.”

Kletter surpassed last year’s season total in goals in the Sharks’ first two contests. The 16-year-old put in two scores in Malibu’s season-opening 4-2 loss to Buckley on Nov. 14. Kletter then recorded her first hat trick two days later, leading the Sharks to a 3-2 triumph over Beacon Hill.

Her second hat trick was in Malibu’s 5-3 loss to Viewpoint on Nov. 28. Kletter scored three goals in Malibu’s 6-2 victory over Nordoff on Dec. 15, which she believes is her best performance of the season. Kletter scored two goals after maneuvering around defenders. The third score came on a free kick.

Despite Kletter’s high-scoring foot, Shyrane said her best game was a matchup in which she didn’t score at all — a 1-0 loss to Carpinteria on Dec. 6.

“She took over,” he remembered. “She did everything, but score. They couldn’t handle her. She was beating players and getting shots off.”

Kletter, a soccer player since she was 4, isn’t the fastest player on the pitch, but she said she is very technical and really knows the game.

The Sharks began the week with a 3-12-1 record.

The team, Shyrane said, has competed well all season.

“The games we’ve lost, there has only been one game where we were totally blown out, and that was because we had two or three injuries,” he said. “The girls are competing in every game, which is great.”

Shyrane said the Sharks’ win over Nordhoff was their best game so far. The coach said his team’s matches against Carpinteria, which also include a 1-1 tie on Jan. 12, were well-played also.

“One thing I’m really proud of is their

work ethic,” Shyrane stated. “Our work ethic, our athleticism — they give everything on the field. As a coach, that is hard to coach.

You have to want it. They give it everything they have.”

The team’s roster includes freshmen Victoria Heseker, Bridget Shanahan, Lauren Florendo, and sophomores Amelia Coppola, Ava Niccol, Carmen Brunel, Dayana Molina, Kaia Ryan, and Maizee Marderosian. Juniors Payton Pollack, Sasha Mendez, Caiden Ovsiowitz, Kylie Epstein, Malia Mosshart, and Molly O’Neill are also on the roster. Seniors Samantha Rogers and Charlie Clarke are team captains along with Kletter.

Shyrane noted Clarke is playing out of position at goalkeeper this season but has excelled.

“She has been superb,” he said.

Kletter said Malibu is improving.

“When we are playing are best soccer, we are playing as a unit and keeping our shape,” she said. “We play well when we are pressing together and communicating.”

The Sharks suffered losses at Nordhoff (21) on Wednesday, Jan. 24, and at Santa Paula (5-0) on Friday, Jan. 26. The squad hosted Fillmore on Monday and closed with a Senior Night contest against Channel Islands on Wednesday.

Channel Islands defeated Malibu 9-1 on Jan. 10. Kletter was hoping for payback.

“We are looking forward to playing them again,” she said. “They are probably coming in expecting to easily beat us again, but I think it is going to be a much harder game.”

Shyrane said before Wednesday’s game he wants Malibu to kick to win and score.

“I want us to get the points back on the teams we lost to,” he said. “We lost 1-0 to Carp. We played them again, and we were winning 1-0 to the very last minute and they equalized, but we got some points back off of them.”

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