The Malibu Times • Febuary 23, 2023

A new movie by Malibu resident Michel Shane will be of interest to anyone who drives

Pacific Coast Highway. “21 Miles in Malibu” premiered on Feb. 16 at the Santa Barbara Film Festival. The film exposes the dangers that many may not realize are happening on our own “Main Street” that is PCH, the primary thoroughfare in Malibu. We hear about accidents constantly on the highway, but the ugly truth is that

since 2015 there have been more than 700 traffic injuries on PCH with more than 20 fatalities. Of course, this high number does not reflect the many wrecks in the last eight years, including a fiery headon collision near Point Mugu last November that killed a family of five.

Shane knows tragedy first hand:

In 2010, his 13-year-old daughter Emily was walking home on the shoulder of PCH when a crazed, out-of-control driver purposely slammed into her. That driver is currently serving a prison term for her death. The filmmaker’s grief turned into action when Shane said he became “more aware of all the

The Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station is clarifying its response to the enforcement of homeless policies in Malibu. After The Malibu Times published an article last month that conflated two city meetings where criticisms of the department were voiced, The Malibu Times spoke with Capt. Jennifer Seetoo, who provided important clarifications as to the department’s processes in the handling of the homeless crisis and LASD enforcement.

Seetoo emphasized “we are still enforcing the Malibu Camping Ordinance [MCO],” as she addressed the misunderstanding that her department cannot enforce the law when the city’s three alternative sleeping locations (ASLs) are filled. When those beds are filled Seetoo explained that while deputies may not be able to enforce the MCO there are other options she has to remove homeless encampments.

She cited the recent sweep of an encampment at Surfrider Beach as an example.

While the department may not be able to cite the unhoused immediately in every encounter under the MCO, all situations reported are dealt with according to the captain. LA County Sheriff’s deputies use outreach and education to inform the unsheltered of other options available to them.

“I’m going to always start with education and resources first,” Seetoo said.

However, sometimes it’s not as easy as one might hope. According to the captain, it can take 10 minutes or even more than a month to convince some unhoused individuals to move to safer locations.

“If we remove them they’re just going to come back,” Seetoo said. “We have to find a solution that would permanently remove homeless encampments from our beaches. I’ll never halt enforcement. Our beaches are never going to look like Venice. We’re going to work with the community and make sure everyone can enjoy coming to Malibu.”

For more than 20 years, the City of Malibu’s Planning Department has been a source of frustration for many residents in Malibu who want to construct or renovate any type of building.

In a local Oct. 6 presentation, land use consultant Don Schmitz reported current wait times that average 2.3 years for a single-family home in Malibu. (Not counting time spent on design, application prep, Coastal Commission, and appeals, which bring the average total time up to 4.3 years).

According to Schmitz, other coastal cities do it in one-tenth the time: Santa Cruz takes 3.4 months, Capitola 2.5 months, and Newport Beach three to four months. The California average is 2.3 to 3.4 months.

Due to these delays, which Schmitz reported as “unprecedented in the state of California,” the city manager and City Council decided to bring in consultants to study the Planning Department and its processes, policies, employees and “customers,” to identify the bottlenecks.

At the Nov. 28 City Council meeting, council voted 3-2 to

authorize the mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Baker Tilly US, LLP for Comprehensive Development Services Review; appropriating $80,850 from the General Fund Undesignated Reserve. Uhring and Silverstein were the ‘no’ votes — Silverstein wanted to delay the decision until the next council meeting, and Uhring wrote that he voted no because “as the Council meeting progressed, the upcoming relationship between Baker Tilly and the council remained confused.”

Uhring said at the time he wanted City Council to participate in regularly scheduled status update meetings with the consultants.

City Manager Steve McClary responded that he hadn’t anticipated that request, but would ask the consultants to “figure out a checkin procedure,”

Baker Tilly Consultant Jay Trevino added that “we’d be happy to have ad hoc meetings with council.”

After that, City Council meeting, Steve McClary told The Malibu Times that “We spoke to Baker Tilly US and they agreed to provide monthly status reports to the City Council. Staff has been providing those reports.”

Further, the city manager stated that, “Consultants’ contracts are typically administered by staff; the City Council voted against forming an ad hoc and approved the contract as is on Nov. 28. Therefore, no, there was no anticipation at the

It’s the only known community in California where a general store, one-room schoolhouse, and post office dating from the 1920s are still standing and in use today.

Cornell is a tiny, rustic unincorporated community in a woodsy section of the Santa Monica Mountains, 5 miles west of

Agoura Hills and about 2.5 miles north of Malibu. It’s the home of the Cornell Winery & Tasting Room at 29975 Mulholland Highway; which is right next door to the ex-general store-turnedrestaurant The Old Place. Both buildings are owned by Morgan Runyon, son of the original founders of The Old Place, Tom and Barbara Runyon.

The recent former owner of the Cornell Tasting Room, Tim Skogstrom, posted a long letter online recently detailing why he needed to close the business

effective Dec. 31, 2022. The most pressing reasons were that the rent was going up and the LA County Conditional Use Permit (CUP) had expired during the pandemic and needed to be renewed.  He has now turned the business over to his young manager, Matt Morris, an actual native of Cornell, and is walking him through the process as much as possible.

“We have the blessing of newly elected LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath as well as the local government in Agoura,” Skogstrom

OPINION

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Enthusiastic support for the farmers market at Legacy Park

Dear Editor,

Here is my letter to the Malibu City Council.

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As a long-time resident of Malibu, I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for the farmers market at Legacy Park. This market has become a cherished part of our community, offering residents access to fresh, locally sourced produce and products from local vendors.

But what truly sets this market apart is the stunning and pristine setting of Legacy Park. This beautiful park offers ample space, well-manicured lawns, and a peaceful atmosphere that makes it the perfect location for the farmers market. The combination of local commerce and breathtaking public spaces has elevated the farmers market to the next level, making it truly fitting for the residents of Malibu.

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I have had the pleasure of meeting with friends and bringing my family to the farmers market at Legacy Park, and I can attest to its positive impact on our community. It provides a unique shopping experience, supports local agriculture, and brings residents together in a shared love for local food and community.

I implore the city council to vote in favor of keeping the Malibu farmers market at Legacy Park. Our community deserves nothing but the best. Thank you for considering this important matter.

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Malibu Farmers Market at Legacy Park

Dear Editor,

Greetings from a proud resident of the beautiful city of Malibu. I am reaching out to express my unwavering support for the farmers market that has found its rightful home at Legacy Park.

As a long-time resident of this incredible community, I have seen the growth and transformation of the farmers’ market first-hand.

It has become a gathering place for our residents, a hub for local farmers and artisans to showcase their goods, and a source of fresh, locally grown produce.

Legacy Park, with its expansive lawns, ample parking, and breathtaking surroundings, is the perfect location for this thriving market. The market has not only become a beloved destination for our residents, but it has also helped to put Legacy Park on the map as a must-visit destination.

I implore the City Council to make the right decision and vote in favor of keeping the farmers market at Legacy Park.

Jessica Davis, Malibu

Letter to City Council: Malibu Farmers Market

Dear Editor,

for a truly enchanting shopping experience.

I firmly believe that the city of Malibu deserves an elite farmer’s market, and the combination of the Malibu Farmers Market’s top-notch vendors and Legacy Park’s natural beauty is a winning formula. Making Legacy Park the permanent location for the market would not only benefit the city’s residents and visitors, but it would also showcase Malibu’s commitment to excellence and sustainability.

I urge you to strongly consider this proposal and to take the necessary steps to make Legacy Park the permanent home of the Malibu Farmers Market. I appreciate your attention to this important matter and look forward to hearing a positive outcome.

Elizabeth Ryder, Malibu

Strong Support for Malibu Farmers Market

Dear Editor,

Keep Malibu Farmers Market at Legacy Park

Dear Editor,

I hope this email finds you well. As a native of Malibu, I have been a frequent visitor of the Malibu Farmers Market for many years, and I continue to make it a priority whenever I return home from college. On behalf of myself, my family who also resides in Malibu, and all those who support the market, I am writing to you to express our desire for the market to become a permanent fixture at Legacy Park.

I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your previous efforts in making this possible. As you may recall, I had previously reached out to you in the past regarding the relocation of the market to Legacy Park, and your unanimous decision to do so was greatly appreciated.

horse Sham, who particularly enjoys the organic carrots and apples, and he definitely knows when it’s Sunday. It’s a great opportunity for me to catch up with friends from the stable who also frequent the market.

I was thrilled to hear that the City Council unanimously approved Legacy Park as the new home for the Malibu Farmers Market. However, I was disappointed to learn that this move is only temporary. Therefore, I urge you to consider making Legacy Park the permanent home for the market.

The location is ideal, and the park offers a spacious and inviting atmosphere for the community to gather and enjoy local goods. The farmers market is a beloved institution in Malibu, and it would be wonderful to see it have a permanent home in the heart of the city.

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Strong support to continue Malibu Farmers Market at Legacy Park

Dear Editor, Here is my letter to the Malibu City Council.

I am a long-time Malibu resident, writing to express my strong support for the continued operation of the farmers market at Legacy Park in the Malibu community. This market has become an integral part of our community, providing access to fresh, locally-grown produce and products from local farmers and artisans.

The farmers market at Legacy Park has been a great success and is beloved by residents from all across the city. It has become a hub of activity, bringing people together in a shared love for local food and community. The spacious lawns, ample parking, and beautiful surroundings of Legacy Park make it the ideal location for this market.

I have been a long-time resident of Malibu, and I enjoy all aspects of the Malibu Farmers Market, from shopping to meeting neighbors and connecting with local farmers. For over 20 years, the market has been our town center, and I know that number because that’s how long I’ve been attending it.

Recently, I was thrilled to see the market move to Legacy Park. For the first time in a long while, Legacy Park did not feel empty or devoid of life, and there were fewer homeless individuals in the area. The market has made the park a more beautiful and welcoming place.

I urge you to vote unanimously in favor of allowing the Malibu Farmers Market to continue to call Legacy Park it’s home. It has been a wonderful addition to the community, and we would be deeply saddened to lose it.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Mana Trink, Malibu

Malibu Farmers Market at Legacy Park

Dear Editor,

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to express my strong support for making Legacy Park the permanent home of the Malibu Farmers Market.

I am writing to express my strong support for making Legacy Park the permanent home of the Malibu Farmers Market. My husband and I have raised our family in Malibu, and we shop frequently at the market. We were thrilled to see the market move to Legacy Park, but we were disappointed to learn that it was only a temporary arrangement.

I am urging the city council to vote unanimously in favor of making Legacy Park the permanent home of the Malibu Farmers Market. The market is a vital part of our community, providing access to fresh, locally-grown produce and fostering a sense of community and connection among residents. The relocation of the market to Legacy Park has only enhanced its appeal, as the park’s natural beauty and serene setting make for a truly special shopping experience. I believe that making Legacy Park the permanent home of the market would be a win-win for residents, visitors, and the city of Malibu as a whole.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

Wailani O’Herlihy, Malibu

However, I am now writing to ask that you take this a step further and make Legacy Park the permanent location for the Malibu Farmers Market. As a city that prides itself on excellence and quality, Malibu deserves nothing less than an elite farmers market, and I believe that Legacy Park is the perfect place to make this happen.

I urge you to take charge in this matter and make the necessary arrangements to ensure that the market remains a permanent fixture at Legacy Park. The decision lies in your hands, and I implore you to act on this matter as soon as possible.

Thank you for your time and attention to this important matter.

Noah Taublieb, Malibu

Strong support for the Malibu Farmers Market

Dear Editor,

As a long-time resident of Malibu, I am writing to express my strong support for the Malibu Farmers Market. I have been a regular shopper at the market for many years, and it has become an integral part of my Sunday routine. In fact, I keep my horse at Malibu Valley Farms, which is conveniently located near the market.

Every Sunday, I start my day with a delicious cappuccino and browse the market for fresh produce, as well as treats for my

Suzanne and Sham Kingston, Malibu

Strong Support for Malibu Farmers Market

Dear Editor, Greetings! As a long-time resident of Malibu and a frequent shopper of the Malibu Farmers Market, I am writing to express my admiration and support for this community institution.

Recently, I had the opportunity to travel to Europe for three months, where I was exploring the possibility of purchasing a second home in Italy. Upon my return, my first stop was, of course, the Malibu Farmers Market. I was pleasantly surprised to find it now located at Legacy Park, and the new location is simply gorgeous.

During my travels throughout Europe, I was amazed to discover that people from different countries were familiar with the Malibu Farmers Market. This highlights the positive impact that the market has had, and it is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all those involved in organizing and running the market.

Therefore, I am writing to urge you to vote unanimously to ensure that the Malibu Farmers Market remains at Legacy Park.

Suzanne and Sham Kingston, Malibu

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I strongly urge the city council to vote in favor of keeping the Malibu farmers market at Legacy Park. This market is a vital part of our community, and its continued operation will have a positive impact on our residents, local farmers, and the community as a whole.

Tracy Weirick, Malibu

As a frequent shopper of farmer’s markets, I have visited many different markets in the area, and I can confidently say that the Malibu Farmers Market stands out for its boutique selection of vendors and the high quality of its produce. The recent relocation to Legacy Park has only enhanced the market’s appeal, as the park’s native plants and serene setting make

The Malibu Business Round Table

Friday, March 3 from 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Each month the agenda consists of:

The community is welcome to join the meeting by sending an email to us at office@malibutimes.com, and we will add you to the email invitation.

The Malibu Times, along with the Malibu Chamber of Commerce, look to make each meeting informative and engaging, allow for open conversations and an in-depth look at what is important to the community and keep everyone well informed. We look forward to seeing you.

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Evan Rodda, Neil Schumaker, Jen Rodman, Anthony Atkins

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“I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live by the light that I have. I must stand with anybody that stands right, and stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he goes wrong.” — Abraham Lincoln

SIRENS

The following incidents were reported between:

FEB 3 - FEB 4

 2/3 | Petty Theft

A wallet and social security card was stolen from a shopper at Pavillions. The victim said they left their purse unattended while shopping and noticed their card was gone when they returned home. There were no security cameras available in the aisle she left her purse unattended.

 2/3 | Burglary

A vehicle parked near Malibu Lagoon was broken into and an iPhone and designer wallet was stolen. The victim said they left the key on top of the driver’s side tire, went to the beach, and upon return the key was missing, and their vehicle was ransacked. There were no security cameras available for evidence. The designer wallet was worth $475.

 2/3 | Petty Theft

A wallet was stolen from a shopper at Ralphs in Malibu Road. The victim was in line to pay for her items, when she noticed her wallet was missing. The victim believes she was a victim of a pocket scam. The security footage was provided to the deputies for further investigation.

 2/3 | Grand Theft

An electric bike worth $1,800 was stolen from Wandermere Road. The victim left the bike overnight and in the morning, he noticed it was missing. The deputy noticed there were three Ring cameras available, but no one at the residence was able to provide footage of when the incident took place.

 2/4 | Vehicle Burglary

A vehicle parked near Topanga State Beach was broken into and a backpack containing a wallet, laptop, and iPhone were stolen. The victim said they also had an estimated $1,000 in cash in their wallet. The victim said one of their credit cards was charged with $6,904 and $6,947.There were no security cameras available for evidence.

First automatic license plate reader cameras installed

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) installed the city’s first automatic license plate reader (ALPR) camera. The ALPR cameras offer an additional enforcement tool for LASD to address theft, property crimes, and other public safety and crime issues in Malibu by helping to identify suspects in fleeing vehicles, stolen vehicles, suspects with outstanding warrants, etc. The city delivered the cameras to LASD on Jan. 4 and is working with LASD and other partner agencies to install the cameras at strategic locations around the city. At the Jan. 4 Public Safety Commission meeting, Deputy Samuel Paul of the LASD Advanced Surveillance and Protection (ASAP) Unit discussed the system’s features and public safety applications, and addressed questions and concerns regarding data usage, proposed locations, privacy concerns, and procedures. The cameras are solar-powered and have backup batteries, and can operate day or night, and during a variety of weather conditions. For more information, see Item 5.A. in the meeting’s staff report at malibucity.org.

Homeless Outreach update

The city’s Homeless Outreach Team, which consists of three outreach workers and a housing navigator from The People Concern, reported that in December 2022, it was in contact with 71 people experiencing homelessness. Eight of them were either relocated or placed into temporary or permanent housing. Among them was a veteran who has lived in Malibu for well over a decade. Although he previously refused assistance, the city’s Outreach Team, in coordination with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, were able to identify a housing opportunity for him and he will begin the process of moving into his new home in February. Current and past monthly Homeless Outreach reports are available on the webpage at malibucity.org.

NEWS BRIEFS

Public Hearing on Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance scheduled for March 6

On March 6, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the city’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) proposed ordinance. For details, see the hearing notice. The staff report will be available on the website in advance. On Aug. 22, 2022, the City Council considered the Planning Commission’s request for additional studies and direction. At its meeting, the council gave staff the following directions: Minimize substantive changes in the Local Coastal Program (LCP) for the proposed ordinance which complies with state law in order to protect sensitive coastal resources and public access to the coast, and bring the item back to the Planning Commission without the studies requested. The State of California has identified ADUs as an important tool to create more affordable housing amidst the statewide housing crisis and has passed several laws to make it easier to build ADUs. The city is preparing an ordinance to be consistent with state laws, and to ensure the regulations reflect Malibu’s needs and characteristics. For more information, visit the ADU webpage at malibucity.org.

LA County Fire sending notices for Brush Clearance Program

LA County Fire Department notified the city that many Malibu residents will be receiving Brush Clearance Notices for the first time. Notices are being sent to all properties within the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection designated Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ), which includes all of Malibu. Previously, notices were only sent to homes that were deemed most vulnerable via visual inspection or historical fire data. That means that the number of homes receiving notices in Malibu will increase from 4,100 to 5,600. The inspection requirement for all homes within the VHFSZ has been in place for decades, but

recent GIS/mapping software upgrades have allowed all structures to be identified, many of them for the first time. For more information, see the Brush Clearance FAQs and the annual Brush Clearance notice at fire.lacounty.gov.

New state law to require five-foot ember-resistant zone

Beginning in 2024, the LA County Fire Department (LACOFD) will be enforcing AB3074, a newly enacted state law requiring the removal of all flammable materials from within five feet of any structure, which is designated as “Zone 0.” LACOFD personnel will be conducting outreach to inform residents on the 2024 Zone 0 requirements when they conduct this year’s required inspections. Further assistance in preparing and complying with AB 3074 is available by requesting a free Home Wildfire Hardening Assessment from one of the city’s Fire Safety Liaisons by visiting the Fire Safety webpage at malibucity. org. More information on AB 3074 is available online at openstates. org/ca/bills/20192020/AB3074/.

Fire Department suspends live fuel moisture sampling due to rain activity

The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACOFD) has temporarily suspended taking samples to measure live fuel moisture (LFM) due to the recent heavy rains and LFM readings exceeding 125 percent, reducing the risk of extreme fire behavior. LACOFD will resume sampling and posting LFM levels when conditions warrant.

Malibu Film Society announces awardseason screenings and Academy Awards party on March 12

The Malibu Film Society announced in-person screenings for Netflix Academy Awards-nomi-

OBITUARIES

ing shaped so much of his early life leading him to enter numerous surfing competitions along the East and West Coast and in Hawaii, bringing home many trophies as early as age 12.

plosive creativity, including sculpture, furniture making, building structures, and creating mosaics in wood, stone, and marble with an ongoing vision for sacred space and peaceful living.

nated documentary short films in time for the Oscars.

“The Banshees of Inisherin” on Sunday, Feb. 26, at 3 p.m. at Regency Agoura Hills Stadium 8, 29045 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. Nominated for nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Original Screenplay, it continues with the story of two lifelong friends (Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson) who find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship leading to alarming consequences for both. Produced, written and directed by Martin McDonagh.

“Fire of Love” screening on Saturday, March 4, at 12 p.m. at Regency Agoura Hills Stadium 8, 29045 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. Intrepid scientists and lovers Katia and Maurice Krafft died in a volcanic explosion doing the very thing that brought them together: unraveling the mysteries of volcanoes by capturing the most explo-

Upcoming City Council: February 27

sive imagery ever recorded.

Followed by the screening of “Le Pupille” on Saturday, March 4, at 1:45 p.m., at Regency Agoura Hills Stadium 8, 29045 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. Academy Award winner Alfonso Cuaron presents this 37-minute film which follows the rebellious girls of a Catholic boarding school just before Christmas during a time of war and scarcity.

For the first time in three years, the Malibu Film Society is resuming its annual community-wide Academy Awards Watching Party on Sunday, March 12. This year’s event will be held at the Malibu West Beach Club (located at 30756 Pacific Coast Highway), with doors opening at 4 p.m. to watch the red carpet arrivals prior to the 5 p.m. Oscars broadcast.

The party will be open to members and non-members alike, but

Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. to increase the total agreement compensation from $190,000 to $340,000 and extend the term of the agreement one-year so that it will now expire June 30, 2024. Ordinances and Public Hearings:

• Appeal No. 22-007- Appeal of Planning Commission Resolution No. 22-44 (31113 Bailard Road; Owner: Ellis and Williams Ellis; Appellant: Debra Decray). New Business:

• Fiscal Year 2022-23 Second Quarter Financial Report and Mid-Year Budget Amendments. Recommended Action: 1) Receive and file Fiscal Year 2022-23 Second Quarter Financial Report. Provide direction on Fiscal Year 2022-23 City Council Priorities and Departmental Tasks in the Work Plan. Adopt Resolution No. 23-07 amending the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and Adopt Resolution No. 23-08 amending the Authorized Positions and Salary Ranges for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and approving Assistant City Clerk job specification

To view the full City Council Agenda, visit malibucity.org/virtualmeetings

JOEL “JOJO” ELLIS PERRIN 1950 – 2023

Malibu local JoJo Perrin, known for his winning smile and easy surf style on the water, passed away peacefully after living a long, dynamic, and creative life from the West Coast & Hawaiian waves to the Malibu mountains.

His love of the sport of surf-

Jojo was recognized as having an innovative surf style, was revered as an inspiration for upand-coming surfers, and was acknowledged as a true athlete with love for the art of surfing. In the 60s and 70s, Jojo shaped surfboards in Hawaii, New York, and California working for Dewey Weber and in business for himself at Lotus Foils. His unique and dynamic paintings decorate his boards, earning him the title of respected artist.

Jojo struggled with schizophrenia from mid-life on, pulling him away from surfing and board shaping into new pathways of ex-

Jojo is survived by his only daughter Tulasi Adeva Perrin and his soon-arriving grandchild. He is a beloved father, uncle, and brother who’s inspiring legacy in art and on the water continues to be held in appreciation and acknowledgement by those who knew him. His creative mind and peaceful heart will be missed by family and friends.

The family plans to hold a paddle-out memorial in his honor this summer. Please visit www. learnhealcreate.com/jojo-perrin or email tulasiadeva@mac.com to receive updates as service details are finalized.

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Only events with a connection to Malibu will be considered. Calendar events are scheduled in advance and subject to change.

CALENDAR

tue feb 28

MALIBU LIBRARY SPEAKER

SERIES: HARLAN LEBO ON CITIZEN KANE

Harlan Lebo is the author of “Citizen Kane: A Filmmaker’s Journey,” a movie-lovers’ history of the trials, tribulations, and triumphs behind the making of “Citizen Kane.” He has also written books about “The Godfather” and “Casablanca” and served as a historical consultant to Paramount Pictures for the 50th anniversary of the release of Citizen Kane. He writes about cultural history, science, the humanities, society, and the impact of digital technology.

In 2022, Angel City Press released “Citizen Kane: A Filmmaker’s Journey,” an updated and expanded work based on Lebo’s 2016 book tracing the creation of Orson Welles’s classic film. The book not only tells the story of the making of Hollywood’s greatest film, but also presents a compelling tale of censorship, individual rights, and creative freedom and recounts one of the most exciting chapters in Hollywood history.

On Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. at the Malibu Library. RSVPs are required.

sun feb 26

BOOK SIGNING: ROMA DOWNEY AT BLEUSALT

Author Roma Downey will be at Bleusalt store in Cross Creek Center to promote her brand new book “Be an Angel,” coming out Feb. 21. The book is all about spreading kindness to all those around us. On Sunday, Feb. 26 from 12 to 2 p.m. at Bleusalt HQ, 3835 Cross Creek Road.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow Gold Hunt and Hop Around the Park events will be held on April 6. To see more and upcoming city events, visit malibucity.org.

SAT MAR 18

MORNING HIKE AT CHARMLEE WILDERNESS PARK

The morning is the best time of day to view insects, birds, and many other members of the chaparral ecosystem. Discover the wildlife and learn about unique native plants that call the Santa Monica Mountain region home. Terrain can be uneven, and participants will walk uphill to view the vast acreage of the park. Registration required. Hike is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Charmlee Wilderness Park. Visit malibucity.org for more information. To see more and upcoming city events visit, malibucity.org.

CAFFEINATED VERSE

Caffeinated Verse (Open Mic Poetry Readings) will be held on March 18 and May 20, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Malibu Library. To see more and upcoming city events visit, malibucity.org.

Adults must accompany children under 12. Instructed by Craft Bar at Malibu Bluffs Park. (Daylight Savings) Clocks – March 7 from 6 to 7 p.m. $25 per workshop. For more information, visit malibucity.org.

BALLET

Develop better posture and improve balance, flexibility, and circulation during this onehour class. Class is Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Michael Landon Community Center. The instructor will also focus on body awareness, coordination, and stretching techniques. Please wear workout clothes and ballet shoes. No experience is necessary. Sign up at MalibuCity.org/Register to register for the month or pay a $5 drop-in rate, space permitting.

BROADWAY JAZZ DANCE

Malibu Senior Center. Register for the month or pay a $5 drop-in rate. For additional information contact (310) 456-2489, Ext. 357, or visit Malibucity.org/SeniorCenter.

MAT YOGA

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

CHAIR YOGA

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

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GIRLS SPORTS CLINIC Girls Soccer Clinic (ages 8-13) will be held on March 12, from 12:30 to 2:30 .p.m. at Malibu Bluffs Park. To see more and upcoming city events visit, malibucity.org.

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AFTERSCHOOL DANCE PROGRAMS

Enter stage right to the senior center’s new dance program. The class will consist of jazz warm-ups and stretches, followed by routines. Every dance taught will be straight from a Broadway musical. Instructed by Ann Monahan. Class is Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Michael Landon Community Center. No experience is necessary. Register for the month or pay a $5 drop-in rate, space permitting.

CARDIO SALSA AND STRETCH

RELAX THROUGH COLORING

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PARENT AND ME

Park Tales (ages 2-5) will be held at Malibu Bluffs Park from 10 to 11 a.m. and on March 16. Admission is free. The

Programs for grades TK-5 to be held March 28 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Webster Elementary School, and on March 30 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Malibu Elementary School. Fee is $25. To see more and upcoming city events visit, malibucity.org.

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JOHNNY CASH: AT FOLSOM AND SAN QUENTIN EXHIBIT AT PEPPERDINE

The symposium “Faith, Reconciliation, and Flourishing: A Symposium on Prison Reform” is part of a Grammy Museum-sponsored exhibit on “Johnny Cash: At Folsom and San Quentin,” featuring photographs by Jim Marshall. The 23 photographs are of Cash’s legendary prison concerts in 1968 and 1969. The photographs will be on display at the Payson Library Exhibit Gallery on the Malibu campus through April 9.

EMBELLISHMENT WORKSHOPS

Get your creative juices flowing! In this class, you will design, paint, and embellish a variety of unique crafts. All supplies are included. Each participant will go home with a piece to share with friends and family.

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

PILATES

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

SENIOR STRETCH AND STRENGTH

Class is organized on Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Participants will focus on flexibility, balance, circulation, muscle tone, and breathing techniques. Class will be held outdoors at the

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

CHOIR

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

KNITTING

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

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.

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.

Photo by Samantha Bravo

advance reservations are required so that the caterer will know exactly how many people will be attending. For reservations and additional information, please visit www.MalibuFilmSociety.org.

Nighttime lane closure on PCH and Big Rock to Tuna Canyon lasting until March 23

The right northbound and southbound lanes of PCH will be closed from Big Rock Drive to Tuna Canyon Road on weekdays, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., until approximately March 23 for Southern California Gas Company gas line repair work. The closures began on Jan. 23. The work is required to enable Caltrans to proceed with slope restoration work on the coastal side of PCH south of Big Rock Drive. Crews will replace and relocate two steel gas lines, requiring digging a trench that will be covered by a steel plate during the day. Some daytime work may be required. Residents and businesses near the work site may notice noise, vibrations, and dust. Be sure to check

Quickmaps, LA County Public Works road closures map, or other

apps or websites for traffic information before getting on the road.

City Council will begin hybrid and in-person meetings starting March 27

The Malibu City Council voted on Jan. 23 to begin holding City Council meetings in a hybrid in-person and remote format starting March 27 as Los Angeles County continues the trend of low COVID-19 conditions. The council directed the city’s commissions, committees and boards to continue meeting virtually.

Student Art Exhibit on display at Malibu City Hall

The 2023 Student Art Exhibit featuring original works by students in grades K-12 from Malibu Elementary School, Webster Elementary School, Malibu Middle School, Malibu High School, and Our Lady of Malibu will be on display at the Malibu City Gallery through March 3. The Malibu City Gallery is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the lower level of Malibu City Hall (located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road).

Registration or tickets are not needed. The opening reception is on Sunday, Feb. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, visit the Student Art Exhibit webpage at malibucity.org/1088/StudentArt-Exhibit.

Malibu Library Speaker Series with Harlan Lebo

The 2023 Malibu Library Speaker Series continues with Harlan Lebo, author of “Citizen Kane: A Filmmaker’s Journey,” a movie-lover’s history of the trials, tribulations, and triumphs behind the making of “Citizen Kane,” Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. at the Malibu Library. Lebo has written books about “The Godfather” and “Casablanca” and writes about cultural history, science, the humanities, society, and the impact of digital technology. Space is limited for this free event, RSVPs are required. Visit malibucity.org or the Malibu Library at (310) 456-6438.

Recreation Guide and City Newsletter are now available

The Spring Recreation Guide and City Newsletter is available online and was mailed to residents on Feb. 6. Residents can find in-

formation for upcoming spring programs offered March through May, including afterschool programs, aquatics, outdoor recreation at Charmlee Wilderness Park, Parent and Me programs, senior programs and excursions, Spring Break Surf and Skate Camp, and the 23rd Annual Chumash Day Native American Powwow and Intertribal Gathering. See the guide on the Community Services Department webpage at malibucity. org/335/Community-Services.

Youth Commission recruitment for 2023-24 appointment year now open

The Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission application period is open through March 31 for students in grades 7-12 during the 2023-2024 school year. Commissioners provide recommendations to the City Council regarding youth programs and projects and gain experience in leadership, public speaking, environmental stewardship, and community service. For information or to apply, visit the Youth Commission webpage or contact Recreation Coordinator Amanda Rigali at (310) 456-2489, ext. 252. Go online at malibucity.

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Memorial-Youth-Commission.

The use of facemasks in Malibu City Hall is now an individual preference

The use of facemasks in City Hall is now “individual preference,” in line with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH) guidance on the use of facemasks in indoor public spaces, due to Los Angeles County’s low COVID-19 rates placing it in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) low community transmission level. For more details, visit the LADPH facemask use webpage at publichealth.lacounty.gov.

LADPH’s further facemask guidance:

“Strongly Recommended” - in indoor public places if you are at risk for severe illness, especially if crowded or poorly ventilated, on public transit, as well as taxis, ride-shares, and medical transport; in transportation hubs, including airport, bus, subway and train terminals.

“Required” - In healthcare settings; if you have COVID-19;

in places where required by the site; in places where required by LADPH to manage an outbreak.

For more information, see the press release at www.publichealth. lacounty.gov.

UPDATECOVID-19 Statistics

City staff continues to monitor and respond to the pandemic by participating in regular briefings and conference calls with partner agencies and issuing alerts and notifications regarding changes to the situation. On Feb. 14, 2023, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH) confirmed 20 new deaths and 1,197 new cases. Other key updates from the County’s COVID-19 Dashboard as of Feb. 14 include the following:

2,832 confirmed positive cases and 14 deaths in the City of Malibu to date

3,692,123 confirmed cases and 35,509 deaths in LA County to date

• 689 current hospitalizations in LA County, a decrease of 18 since February 2

Medical Team Building Malibu Urgent Care 2.0

Facility continues to be up to par with major hospital emergency departments thanks to upgrades

By EMMANUEL LUISSI Special to The

As the city’s only local emergency medical facility, the Malibu Urgent Care center staff understands its importance to the community and acts as not just a run of the mill urgent care, but provides care that is nearly on par with hospital emergency rooms.

Malibu Urgent Care has continued to expand on its diagnostic capabilities, including laboratory and imaging equipment, and has bolstered a staff of adult and pediatric board-certified emergency physicians as they look to a future of serving the Malibu community.

The care provided at the facility allows Malibu residents to stay within the city to treat injuries or emergency conditions that would otherwise require them to travel to hospitals in Santa Monica, West Hills, or Thousand Oaks.

The expertise among the facility staff allows them to manage approximately 95 percent of patients that would otherwise require referral to an emergency department, offering residents high-quality care at significantly lower costs.

The center uniquely operates 365 days a year and includes after-hour care between 5 and 7 p.m.

The center will continue to build on its success of caring for Malibu residents after a busy 2022 during which the center saw over 14,000 patients, treated 2030 pediatric patients, cared for more than 740 patients with cardiac complaints, obtained same-day imaging for over 700 patients, sutured over 570 com-

plex lacerations, set over 140 fractures, and averted over 800 visits to surrounding hospitals by providing emergency room level care.

Board-certified Emergency

Physician Dr. Dan Katz said that although the urgent care facility is not technically an emergency room, the facility operates to the closest standard to a hospital emergency room. He said by staffing emergency physicians, the doctors are able to assess patients as if they were being seen in an emergency department.

He said the main difference between their care and an emergency room’s care has been the limitations related to the facility’s imaging and nursing staff. However, since he and Dr. Lauren Pike took over the practice, they have committed to expanding their capabilities to most closely run like a true emergency room.

“We’ve really expanded our facility’s ability to diagnose different conditions,” Katz said. “We’ve expanded the different types of laboratory

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services that we offer, expanded the imaging services that we offer, and have gotten additional diagnostic tools. We’re basically set up here to take care of anything from head to toe.”

The facility has expanded on services that allow the highly skilled doctors to assess and treat medical issues related to chest/abdominal pain, orthopedic issues such as fractures or dislocations, complex lacerations, injuries or complications with the eyes, and obstetric/ gynecologic conditions.

The facility is capable of performing imaging such as X-ray, ultrasounds, and electrocardiograms (EKG) and laboratory testing such as complete blood count (CBC), comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), urinalysis test (U/A), d-dimer testing and cardiac troponin tests among many others with immediate results.

Equipment additions have included a slit lamp, tonometry machine, digital x-ray machine,

point-of-care ultrasound machine, handheld digital vein finder, plastic-grade surgical trays, and fiberoptic scope for ear, nose, and throat (ENT) issues.

Pike, also a board-certified emergency physician, said patients should expect a high level of care but also a sense of community with their staff.

“It’s a little more personalized,” Pike said. “We treat people like we’d want our family members to be treated. Our physicians call patients back the next day to check and see how they’re doing and go over lab results. We have our doctors doing that, not just an email sent to you.”

Malibu Urgent Care Manager Felicia Baselli said she loves working at the center and loves serving her community.

“You get to know the patients. A lot of the locals come here and use our doctors as their primary doctor so they don’t have to leave Malibu,” Baselli said. “We get to know the patients by first name and it’s very

community oriented and person-

able. Our doctors set the standard on how we treat our patients.”

The facility provides significantly more cost-efficient health care than a hospital. While a hospital visit results in multiple specific fees, an urgent care visit is billed as a bundle of services, allowing Malibu Urgent Care to provide the same level of care at a fraction of the cost.

Katz said that although they are happy to serve the community at a fraction of the cost, urgent care centers also do not get reimbursed at the same rate that hospitals do.

He said the center is reliant on support from the community and the Friends of Malibu Urgent Care, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that oversees the fundraising for the facility. He said with the group’s help, the facility was able to purchase new equipment, expand its services and continue to stay open on holidays and after hours.

He expects the facility to continue to be expanded upon and hopes

to continue to receive the support of the community.

“Our plan is to build Malibu Urgent Care 2.0, that’s what we’re headed towards,” Katz said. “We are looking to further upgrade the facility and further upgrade our capabilities so that we can manage to treat even more complex conditions in the future.”

He said that Malibu Urgent Care ’s commitment to the city has inspired him and Dr. Pike to continue to expand on their services to further fulfill the needs of the people of Malibu.

“They call on us and expect us to provide care so recognizing that the only times we had to turn people away was because we didn’t have the tools, we decided then lets do it. Let’s get the things we need to take care of them here,” Katz said.

Residents who wish to support the Malibu Urgent Care Center are encouraged to visit Friendsofmuc.org or email info@ FriendsofMUC.org.

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(From left) Dr. Noosha Davani, Dr. Lauren Pike and Urgent Care Manager Felicia Baselli pose for a photo with the urgent care staff on Feb 15.

Photos by Emmanuel Luissi/TMT

Dan Katz repairing a complex facial laceration at Malibu Urgent Care. Lacerations are among the many sports injuries treated at the urgent care.

Dr. Lauren Pike performs a slit lamp exam at Malibu Urgent Care on Feb. 15. The exam is done to diagnose disease or locate foreign bodies in the eye.

Dr. Dan Katz (left) and Dr. Lauren Pike pose for a photo at Malibu Urgent Care on Feb. 15.

accidents and problems on PCH.” As a filmmaker, he decided to create change and bring awareness to those problems with his documentary.

Shane teamed with director Nic Davis, and the filmmakers open the movie showcasing “the beauty of Malibu,” what most people see when they think of our coastal city. The movie then quickly turns “into what’s really going on behind the curtain and how little has been done to make it safer for people here and for people traveling through,” Shane said. “I’m hoping that it’ll get people angry and then if they’re angry they’ll either vote with their anger or create a movement to create change.”

Shane noted the many studies conducted on the dangers of PCH. The most recent from six years ago recommended 56 changes to the highway that he said could be “made easily,” but that “none of them have been implemented, not one.” The filmmakers made repeated attempts to talk to Caltrans, but the agency refused to participate in the film.

“21 Miles in Malibu” however is not just an indictment against the agency that facilitates PCH, it is meant to bring awareness to those who drive PCH frequently or to the thousands of visitors just passing through.

“A lot of people aren’t aware of the dangers,” Shane, a 27-year resident of Malibu, said. “I think that the big problem is the fact that we have a highway that runs through the length of the city and we don’t treat it like a highway.”

The film focuses on a couple of tragedies on PCH: the death of Emily Shane and a female cyclist who either hit a divot in the pavement or maneuvered around a parked car when she was clipped by a bus.

“With Emily there was no way of that not happening,” Shane said. “This guy pointed his car at her and killed her, murdered her. That’s not avoidable. If there’s a deranged person or someone upset, there’s nothing you can do. You’re in the wrong place at the wrong time, but there is so much that can be done. There are tragedies waiting to happen, and if people don’t realize that, the new people who come along with the old (residents) it’ll continue and it’ll just get worse.”

One safety measure that interests Shane is a concept that would create “architecturally pleasing footbridges at important parts in Malibu” that people could use to cross the highway.

“The bridges could even be sponsored so it doesn’t cost the city or Caltrans anything,” Shane said. “There’s parking, biking, walking, running across the road, and all that leads to disaster. I don’t judge anyone with this film. What I want to do is (present) a kind of time machine going back to the ‘60s where grassroots movements change the world. The hippies and the kids of that era changed the world and it’s going to be up to them to make this place safer.”

The Shane family started the Emily Shane Foundation to pass good deeds forward and to empower underserved students.

“What I really didn’t want was to have Emily remembered as ‘that poor girl who got killed on PCH,’” Shane said. “I didn’t want that to define Emily’s 13 years on this earth.”

“21 Miles in Malibu” will be on the film festival circuit, but eventually Shane hopes to stage a free screening at Bluffs Park so the Malibu community can view it as a way of thanks for supporting him and the movie.

a permanent solution.”

If an unhoused person refuses to leave, then Seetoo said she calls LASD’s Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST) and The People Concern, a service contracted through the city that works to find housing.

Compassion for people living under difficult circumstances is taken into account, and Seetoo clarified there is not one standard policy.

“Each case is different,” she said. “There may be mental health or physical issues. Some people just want to go home. People have different needs and we try to work with them to find

But she emphasized, “If it’s fire season and they’re in the canyons, they’re going immediately. We have an ordinance for that.” Seetoo touted the “strides we’ve made on PCH,” removing permanent RVs from the roadside.

She also clarified a misstatement insinuating she has a different homeless policy for Calabasas.

“That’s not correct,” she said about Calabasas. “We do the same thing. We educate, give resources, outreach, and we’re trying to help people find a way off the street especially during this cold weather.”

In reference to what’s known as the “Boise decision,” Seetoo explained, “Legally I have to offer them [homeless] a bed. If the

beds are full, I’m not going to be able to cite and arrest somebody for the MCO. So, we use outreach and HOST to address the situation. We’re still enforcing, it’s just different. The HOST team eventually is able to remove homeless encampments like the one at Surfrider.”

The Malibu Times spoke with Lieutenant William Kitchin of LASD’s HOST team, who said his team is in Malibu at least twice a week to address homeless issues. Kitchin oversees 22 deputies, some who work with the Malibu/Lost Hills division “that are out there all the time.”

If local deputies identify the need, HOST Deputies team up with the Los Angeles Homeless

Services Authority (LAHSA) as a co-response model.

HOST specializes in encampments of five or more. The team makes an assessment of mental health and other issues including if there are pets that most people refuse to part with.

“We’ll make a deal with animal control that they’ll watch their dog if they take shelter,” Kitchin said.

The Boise decision ruled “you cannot criminalize for merely sleeping or camping in public when there’s no alternative bed available, but if they’re illegally parked, drunk in public, or other infractions, that doesn’t apply,” Kitchin clarified. “There’s a lot involved when it comes to personal

property, making sure the folks are treated with dignity and respect and treated constitutionally. We can’t just throw away their things. We’re not talking about things that are soiled or filthy. We go through an extensive process.”

Kitchin emphasized, “In Malibu we are very concerned about the severe fire danger.” HOST has been combing the canyons looking for encampments to ensure the safety of the community.

Malibu City Manager Steve McClary said the assertion that the Sheriff’s Department halts homeless enforcement when the ASLs are full was misreported.

“Obviously the Sheriff’s Department has to work within the confines of the law, but there’s

been no change in terms of our policy or the Sheriff’s Department policy in ending their enforcement,” he said. “I work very closely with Capt. Seetoo and Lt. Dustin Carr and we’re in daily, if not weekly, contact about everything that’s going on in Malibu and the public safety needs here. I think there was a misunderstanding on what the limitations are in terms of enforcement. The ASLs give us more tools in the tools box to be able to offer people something and then, of course, if they’re not willing to take that then it becomes a different story.”

If anyone in the community wants to make an outreach request for unsheltered neighbors go to LA-HOP.org.

Still photos of fatal crashes. Images taken from Michel Shane’s film “21 Miles in Malibu.” Photos Courtesy of Michel Shane.

said in a phone interview. “I’ve given Matt everything he needs to get the renewal going, and in the meantime, the landlord is fixing up the building.”

However, there were other, much more personal reasons why Tim decided to walk away from the Tasting Room.

“As some of you know, my family has struggled with alcoholism, which finally led to the tragedy last summer of losing my older brother to suicide,” he wrote. “This has left me thinking about my own choices and what future I’d like to create for myself and those

in my circle.  I’ve been moving off the idea of serving alcohol for a long time, and the current set of circumstances delivered by the universe and the county have conspired to advance my timeline.”

The new manager plans to reopen the business as a general store, hopefully by the end of April, and then reopen the wine tasting part of the business at a later time, because that will probably take longer to obtain a county permit.

Skogstrom started the Cornell Winery & Tasting Room in 2007 after spending more than 20 years in the wine business. He originally began working for an LAbased wine distributor and then transitioned to the Francis Ford

time of contract approval that the City Council would want direct involvement. Subsequently, the City Council formed the ad hoc committee in January.”

At the City Council meeting on Jan. 9; when various subcommittees were being formed for the year. Mayor Pro Tem Steve Uhring, followed up on his November request by making a motion to form an ad hoc subcommittee to meet regularly with the Planning Department consultants.

“I’d like to make sure we know what they’re doing, and give an oversight, and make sure they’re on track,” he stated. Council voted unanimously to approve it, with Uhring and Councilmember Marianne Riggins volunteering to serve on the committee.

A month later, at the City Council meeting on Feb. 13, Uhring expressed his dissatisfaction with how the ad hoc committee was being treated, and read a prepared statement:

Coppola Winery, where he rose to the position of national sales manager, turning Coppola wines into a highly successful national brand.

“Francis gave me important advice, and it’s played a critical role in the success we’ve had here at Cornell,” Skogstrom wrote. “Francis is well recognized as one the best storytellers of our time and having the opportunity to be so close to such an incredibly talented individual, well, some things certainly stuck.

“Back in 2007, everything was just getting started [in terms of local Malibu wines]. Rosenthal opened on PCH in the parking lot of Beau Rivage, and Malibu

“When the city announced they were commissioning a study of our permitting process, I applauded. The mayor and I had previously recommended a similar solution to the city manager.

“I believed that to arrive at the correct answer, the consultants would need to learn how Malibu works as a city, a municipal government and a community. It’s a lot of work but I thought … it was certainly an achievable objective…

“All that changed this week when I received an email from the consultant informing me that the city manager had negotiated an agreement that restricted any oversight by the city council or any city council subcommittee. In the words of the consultant, ‘We rarely work with a city council subcommittee and a subcommittee interface was not spelled out in the city’s request for a proposal…’

“It seems to me that even though we thought Reva Feldman had gone, she may be sneaking back in disguised as [city manager] Steve McClary…[I was] totally blindsided by this …

“I’ve spent the last 30-plus days in a fruitless attempt to get our subcommittee working. I’ve

Family Wines had just opened at Calamigos Ranch,” Skogstrom recalled.

The Cornell Tasting Room positioned itself as a guide to various local wines, some of which were not even available commercially.

“We were the only place in the area that allowed customers to explore the majority of wines made in the mountains here and also promoted wines from up the Central Coast,” Skogstrom said. “I’d become educated on what was going on locally and could see that these local winemakers really needed a voice in the marketplace, so being able to utilize my skills to help introduce their wines to the

had two-hour meetings with the city manager and assistant city manager that went absolutely nowhere. The consultants were preparing a survey and I requested to see a draft, and I was told ‘no, you can’t do that.”

(In response to The Malibu Times questions, Uhring expanded on why he felt the meetings went nowhere: “At a meeting in late January, the assistant city manager began reciting the consultant’s scope of work from a document … and I was consistently told that [City Council] oversight wasn’t going to happen … The list of planning department ‘customers’ to be interviewed seemed heavily weighted with architects and expediters; and I recommended adding residents I knew that had interacted with the city on a rebuild … As best I can tell, none of my recommendations were acted upon … After the meeting, I wrote to a Baker Tilly managing director to see if common ground could be found that would allow both their consultants and our subcommittee to do their jobs. Once again, the answer was ‘no.’”)

“One of my objectives for the subcommittee

market was the plan. Some hobby winemakers went on to become excellent.

“I was the biggest seller for a lot of the local wineries. There were about 30 of them at one time,” he continued, “but after the Woolsey Fire, we lost a bunch of them.”

The Cornell Tasting Room launched various programs and events to go along with their wine tastings, exhibiting local artists’ works, featuring interesting local speakers, and turning part of the building into a general store.

Skogstrom managed The Old Place restaurant at the same time he was running the tasting room for a number of years, making

was to keep the council informed of progress. The consultant told me not to worry because they provide written progress reports. Just so you get an idea, the conclusion of their December progress report was ‘Baker Kelly is pleased to be working with you on this important engagement. We’re confident we will provide a thorough analysis as we move forward.’ It’s not exactly educational in terms of helping the City Council…

“I’m getting calls from residents and city staff asking me what’s going on and I have no idea…Next [city council meeting], I’ll forward a motion to dissolve this subcommittee.”

Riggins responded, “I’m disappointed in the assertion that there’s some type of inappropriate behavior by our city manager with regards to the consultant, and I think that warrants an apology to him. With regards to the meetings … they have taken some suggestions from us and incorporated those, and we need to allow this to go a little bit farther. If Mayor Pro Tem Uhring wants to step down, we can see if one of the other members wants to step in … but I don’t think

him the town of Cornell’s biggest promoter, and keeping all the old stories and legends from the ‘70s alive. Fifty years ago, the restaurant “was more of a clubhouse where Steve McQueen, Ali MacGraw, Jason Robards, Sam Peckinpah, Sam Elliott, Katherine Ross, Bob Dylan and a slew of other megastars from that era would come every night.”

Even today, next to the tasting room, “Aquaman” star Jason Momoa is renting a creative space, and “can often be seen rolling around the neighborhood on a vintage Harley.”

Skogstrom is now planning to “lean into” forming a new nonprofit organization to help the homeless.

dissolving it is appropriate at this time.”

The service contract voted on by the council in November did not say anything regarding a “restriction” of oversight by the City Council or City Council subcommittee. It didn’t mention the city council at all other than to say that City Councilmembers could be interviewed individually by the consultants for a $4,700 fee. With a somewhat different take than the city manager, Uhring responded to The Malibu Times that, “Historically, Malibu contracts do not include a requirement that specifies that the contract party needs to work with the City Council. Despite that, cooperation between the contractor and the council has always been in play. In this contract, it became clear that cooperation was a problem, so I argued for confirmation that the council would have the appropriate oversight role on this important project … I believe that one of the responsibilities of the City Council is to oversee the effectiveness stated initiated by the city,” Uhring continued.

CORNELL WINERY CONTINUED FROM A1

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New manager Matt Morris plans to open the Cornell business as a general store, with the wine-tasting room to reopen later in the year. Photos by Julie Ellerton

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Malibu’s Dick Van Dyke stuns audience in surprise appearance on ‘The Masked Singer’

Malibu’s beloved Dick Van Dyke lit up the internet and melted hearts this week with a surprise appearance on the wacky television show “The Masked Singer.”

The popular show, where disguised celebrities in elaborate costumes sing for judges who try to guess their real identities, opened its ninth season this week with the astonishing reveal of the legendary Van Dyke, its oldest contestant ever.

The legendary showman has an enduring appeal he’s built up over the longevity of his unprecedented seven-decade career. The 97-year-old enjoys a fan base that spans generations due to his iconic performances in his classic eponymous TV sitcom “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” “Night at the Museum,” and, of course, his indelible role as Bert the chimney sweep in “Mary Poppins,” among others. His memorable performance in “Mary Poppins” and its recent sequel “Mary Poppins Returns” has endeared Van Dyke into the hearts of millions of children who grew up cherishing the Disney classic.

The adoration for the comedic per -

former on “The Masked Singer” was so overwhelming it brought at least one judge and audience members to tears and on their feet.

In what can only be described as an over-the-top performance, it began with cast members wheeling out a giant elaborate gnome whose identity was concealed under the outrageous costume.

Performers danced in festive Mardi Gras styled costumes along with confetti and

balloons while the Gnome (spoiler alert, Van Dyke) sang “When You’re Smiling.” Clues were given about the Gnome’s comedy and singing bona fides. His disguised voice said he had earlier in his career performed with music legends Madonna and Lin-Manuel Miranda and that his address book includes former presidents and President Biden, who met with him when the celebrated entertainer was awarded a Kennedy

Center honor two years ago. In a clue, the Gnome said, “There’s always more to do especially when you work just for the fun of it,” which very much seems Van Dyke’s intention of appearing on the show he claimed he never watched before. He added, “Being a true entertainer isn’t about money or awards. It’s about going to bed every night having put a smile on someone’s face and being proud of what you’ve done.”

During the show’s exciting reveal of the Tony, Grammy and multiple Emmy Award-winning actor, the show’s host Nick Cannon stated, “We are in the presence of an icon,” as the crowd roared went wild with cheers and applause. “He’s the most seasoned and decorated entertainer we’ve ever had on the show.”

When asked what is was like being the Gnome, the ever-entertaining Van Dyke

Argentinian hero Luis Moreno Ocampo

1985” will introduce a new generation of younger people to a valuable history lesson: helping to ensure that history doesn’t repeat itself.

“This film is being shown around the world, inspiring people everywhere,” he said.

This year’s surprise Golden Globe winner for Best Non-English Language Feature (and one of the five Oscar nominees for the Best International Feature) depicts the true story of how two Argentinian prosecutors, for the first time in history, brought a military dictatorship to justice by convicting the leaders of Argentina’s fascist regime with crimes against humanity. One of those attorneys is Luis Moreno Ocampo, who’s been quietly living in Malibu for the past several years.

Ocampo still handles a few global practice cases for a New York law firm and lectures at the USC School of Cinematic Arts.

He also consulted on the Amazon original film “Argentina, 1985.”

“I’ve always been interested in how films can define the [real world] narrative,” he said in a Zoom interview. “I was always impressed by the fact that the 1961 film ‘Judgment at Nuremburg’ was where the term ‘Holocaust,’ with a capital H, was first coined. And that was years after the end of World War II.”

Ocampo likes the fact that “Argentina,

Under the rule of the last military junta in Argentina, tens of thousands of people were kidnapped, tortured, raped, and killed — over 10,000 “disappeared” by some estimates. The military took over Argentina’s government in the 1930s and several regimes held power over the years, but the most brutal of all controlled the country from 1976 to 1983.

That junta waged a so-called “Dirty War” against leftist political opponents. Americans watched as newscasts reported on “The Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo” who gathered every day in a plaza to bring attention to the number of children stolen and illegally adopted during the military dictatorship. At last, with the Argentine general election of 1983, constitutional rule returned to the country.

The “Argentina, 1985” film begins as attorney Julio Cesar Strassera learns that he’ll lead the “Trial of the Juntas,” and suspects he’s being set up for a sham trial, which had already happened in other Latin American countries like Uruguay, Brazil, and Chile. But Argentina decided to pursue justice through the civilian courts system despite being repeatedly blocked by military pressure and political compromise.

The film focuses on a whirlwind period of months where Strassera and Ocampo

(only 32 at that time), and their team of very young associates (no one else wanted the job), were collecting sufficient evidence to secure convictions of powerful defendants.

“We had a new way of investigating crimes that hadn’t been tried before,” Ocampo said. “We talked directly to the victims instead of the police, because we knew the police couldn’t be trusted.”

The trial depicted in the film follows actual court transcripts very closely.

Masked Singer” host Nick Cannon is shown with Dick Van Dyke, who was unmasked as the Gnome on a recent episode. Screenshot from “The Masked Singer.”

Malibu resident Luis Moreno Ocampo, international attorney and USC film lecturer’ is one of the real-life heroes depicted in Oscar-nominated film “Argentina, 1985.”

Photo Courtesy of Getnick & Getnick website

Local resident Sandy Roberts saves 13-year-old German shepherd

German shepherd who ran after a coyote into the canyon, after owners requested help to find him.

get down the hill to find her or help her.”

By SAMANTHA BRAVO Of The Malibu

Malibu resident Sandy Roberts helps many people find homes for dogs when they are in need. Roberts also works with kill shelters to find homes for dogs that may have less than 24 hours before being put down.

“She does this from her heart and her own resources,” friend and neighbor Shelly Crema said.

On the night of Jan. 26, Crema got a call from Roberts, asking to meet her to help look for Sebastian, a 13-year-old

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answered with light-hearted humor, “It was really dark in there. You couldn’t see anything!”  The still spry nonagenarian commented he was amused that one judge thought the Gnome was Robert De Niro. Two celebrity judges voted it was Malibu resident Dustin Hoffman, and another thought the masked singer was Tony Bennett.

Through tears, judge Nicole Scherzinger said, “I love you so much. We love you. The whole world loves you so much. It’s such an honor to have you on our show. I can’t believe you’re here. You look so gorgeous. You look so handsome.”

Comedic actor Ken Jeong, another judge, praised Van Dyke saying, “You’re

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Roberts rescued Sebastian from a kill shelter and found a loving home for him. Crema said, “the love they have for each other is beyond heartwarming.”

“I met her and the owner Sally Benjamin at her home on Colony View Circle,” Crema said. “Sandy and I set off with our flashlights and goodwill, but it was pitch dark out, and the owner’s property is surrounded by ravine, fields, coyotes with zero visibility.”

Crema described that night they were looking for Sebastian.

“The hill was steep, slippery but Sandy persevered with her flashlight in hand calling out for Sebastian,” Crema said.

“She slipped at some point and slid down into a ravine and darkness. When she gathered herself she heard some moaning coming from the dog.  I could not

one of the reasons I got into comedy. You are comedy.” The Malibu resident of more than four decades seemed delighted to participate on the show blowing kisses to his admirers who shouted, “You’re the GOAT” and “You’re our childhood.”

After the show Van Dyke commented, “It was the weirdest experience I think I’ve ever had, and it looked like fun to me which it was. I did it because I knew that nobody would have ever guessed they’d have a 97-year-old guy on there.”

On a show that prides itself on some over the top and outlandish guest performers, Jeong concluded, “Our greatest reveal ever.” Host Cannon told the performer, “You gave a legendary performance and you made the whole world smile once again.”

The prosecution successfully convicted two former presidents, two admirals, and a general. It was the first proceeding since the Nuremberg Trials where senior military commanders were prosecuted for mass killings. The trial of the juntas also gave a voice to victims, who testified about what happened to them in excruciating detail, further deteriorating any remaining popular support for the military.

Today, Argentina has a higher democracy score from Freedom House than the U.S. “because none of the major political parties in Argentina would support a candidate who tried to overturn an election.”

Ocampo’s career shot up from there. After the juntas trial, he conducted trials related to the Malvinas-Falklands War, cases of corruption by senior government officials, and trials for the military rebellions of January 1988 and December 1990.

He went on to serve as the first chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) from 2003 to 2012, an intergovernmental organization and international tribunal in The Hague, Netherlands.

Crema said they decided to call the fire department for help to look for Sebastian as they could not see out of the ravine. None the less, Roberts persisted in finding Sebastian.

“She knew the dog was nearby so she would not give up,” Crema said. “Once the local fire department and sheriff dispatched, the dog, who howls at sirens, made a faint howl when he heard them and Sandy was able to locate him.”

With the help of the fire department and local sheriff’s personnel, they were able to get both Sandy and Sebastian out of the canyon and into safety.

“Sandy’s tenacity, courage, heart, and love for animals was unrelenting that night,” Crema said. “She is not a qualified search and rescue, but she was amazing in her determination and skill to find and rescue this boy Sebastian for the second time.”

The ICC investigates and prosecutes war criminals accused of genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and ethnic cleansing.

Over the years, he grew the organization from two people to over 300 employees from dozens of countries, and decided where to initiate investigations. He successfully prosecuted three heads of state for crimes against humanity, and led dozens of investigations and trials in dozens of countries.

He’s been a visiting professor at Stanford, Harvard, Hebrew University and USC, and a senior fellow at Yale, Harvard, and New York University; and been a consultant to the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the United Nations, along with a long list of other awards and recognitions.

The Malibu Film Society will present a special Second Look screening of “Argentina, 1985” at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at the Regency Agoura Hills Stadium 8 (29045 Agoura Road). Ocampo will be present for the audience Q&A afterwards, along with producer/director/co-screenwriter Santiago Mitre. Free popcorn and soda for all those who confirm their reservations in advance at MalibuFilmSociety.org.

Burt’s Eye View: A Slow Learner

PERSPECTIVE

By Burt Ross, Contributed Column

I’m a slow learner. What I mean by that is most people figure out things way before I do. For example, back in the day, I used to see head shaven young people often at the airport, and they appeared to be in a trance, chanting something about Harry Krishner. There was far more attention given to the first name than to the last name. The chant sounded something like this: “Harry,” Harry Krishner.

When I asked a friend who Harry Krishner was, my friend seemed dumbfounded with an accent on the dumb. “You are kidding me?” he asked. Apparently, this Harry Krishner was one famous dude, so you can imagine how my curiosity was really peaked. You can also imagine how utterly surprised, if not shocked, I was to learn that this chanting had absolutely nothing to do with some guy named Harry Krishner, but rather was a mantra chanted by members of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Its devotees wear saffron robes, favor celibacy, practice vegetarianism, and chant mantras based on the name of the Hindu god Krishna. I can go for the robes, but celibacy and vegetarianism — I don’t think so.

This, unfortunately, was not the only time I was the last one to learn something everybody else already seemed to know. Eric Clapton is another case in point. For over half a century, I have owned Knicks’ season tickets at Madison Square Garden. (I accept your expressions

of condolence.) To show their appreciation for my loyalty and long suffering, representatives of the Garden asked if I would be their guests complimentary at an Eric Clapton performance. I had heard of Clapton and knew his reputation for being an outstanding guitar performer, but the word “complimentary” really caught my at tention.

I was sitting front row in a box somewhere high up in the Garden where the pigeons wouldn’t even go for fear of height. I thought the opening act was supposed to be Steve Winwood, followed by the headliner Clapton. At one point, Win wood and another guitarist just cut loose, and this other musician seemed so extraordinary that I commented to a stranger, “Clapton is going to have to be awfully good to be better than this guy.” An awkward silence followed, and then I heard that all too familiar, “You are kidding me, aren’t you? That so-called guy is Eric Clapton.” With over 19,000 adoring fans packed into the Garden, only one — yours truly — had no idea that Clapton had already been on stage for half an hour.

I may be a slow learner, but I do learn, and when I learn, I often remember what I learn. So going forward, I now know that Hare Krishna is not some Jewish guy named Harry Krishner, and that if you go to hear Eric Clapton and some guitarist is out of this world, it is, in fact, Eric Clapton.

(Left)Actor, entertainer, and comedian Dick Van Dyke guest starred in the recent “The Masked Singer” show on Fox. (Right)“The Masked Singer” judges (from left) Nicole Scherzinger, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, and Robin Thicke, stand to applaud the reveal of Dick Van Dyke on a recent episode. Screenshot from “The Masked Singer.”

The Malibu Middle School basketball team celebrates after winning the middle school championship for 2022-23.Coach Peter Geraghty’s Manta Rays led the middle school league wire to wire in its first season in two years. The squad consisted of four eight-graders, one seventh-grader and five sixth-graders. Photo Courtesy of Jesse Levin.

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With a little help from local fireman and few neighbors, Sebastian was found safe and sound

Thirteen-year-old German shepherd Sebastian was found by concerned Malibu residents Sandy Roberts, Shelly Crema, the Malibu Fire Department and local sheriff’s deputies, on Jan. 26. Photo courtesy Shelly Crema.

Malibu resident Luis Moreno Ocampo, Malibu resident, international attorney and USC film lecturer; one of the real-life heroes depicted in Oscar-nominated film “Argentina, 1985.” Photo Courtesy of Getnick & Getnick website

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 22SMCP00562

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Petition of: ODASA CHASIDA HIRSCH

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner ODASA CHASIDA HIRSCH a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name: ODASA CHASIDA HIRSCH Proposed Name:

NADINE ALICIA REYES

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: MARCH 10, 2023 Time: 8:30AM, Dept.: K Room: A-203

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: 01/24/2023

JUDGE LAWRENCE H. CHO, Judge of the Superior Court

DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court

PUB: 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23/2023 The Malibu Times

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2023017059

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:

1. ELISE M LEFRANC & CO

2. ELISE LEFRANC COACHING

1311 FERNWOOD PACIFIC DR, TOPANGA, CA 90290, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):

Registered Owner(s):

1. ELISE MARIE CHAUVIGNE LEFRANC

1311 FERNWOOD PACIFIC DR, TOPANGA, CA 90290

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization

This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL

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

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

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 1/24/2023.

NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER.

A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

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2. AWEN PILATES 101 S TOPANGA CANYON BLVD 1533, TOPANGA, CA 90290, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):

Registered Owner(s):

1. AWEN STUDIOS LLC

120 N TOPANGA CANON BLVD SUITE 111, TOPANGA, CA 90290

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, AWEN STUDIOS LLC, LACY RAE HARBOUR, MANAGING MEMBER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 1/26/2023.

NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER.

A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ESTATE OF GEORGIA KING CASE NO. 23STPB00662

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Estate of Georgia King

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Suzy Delaplanne in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 02/27/2023 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Shelley Roos, SBN 74965 5850 Canoga Avenue, Suite 400 Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Telephone: (818) 379-1750

2/9, 2/16, 2/23/23

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2023021883

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:

1. PLANES, BOATS & AUTOMOBILES, LTD

MALIBU 16343 TUBA ST, NORTH HILLS, CA 91343, LOS ANGELES

COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):

Registered Owner(s):

1. PLANES, BOATS & AUTOMOBILES, LTD

MALIBU 16343 TUBA ST, NORTH HILLS, CA 91343

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, PLANES, BOATS & AUTOMOBILES, LTD MALIBU, ROLANDO ANDRES LEMUS, CEO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 1/30/2023.

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Times:

2023019340

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:

1. AWEN PILATES 120 N TOPANGA CANON BLVD SUITE 111, TOPANGA, CA 90290, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

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

CITY OF MALIBU

PUBLIC NOTICE INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW BOARD

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of Malibu is accepting applications for seven appointments to the Environmental Review Board (ERB) by the Planning Director from qualified professionals with technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: archaeology, structural or landscape architecture, coastal geology, marine biology, conservation biology, biogeography, botany, forestry, wildfire behavior, ecology, recreation or a closely related field that would involve expertise on biological resources, habitat and/or conservation.

The ERB serves as a technical advisory committee to the Planning Director and provides technical assistance to the City regarding environmental issues on projects. ERB members serve a four-year term or at the pleasure of the Planning Director. The ERB meets approximately once per month on an as-needed basis, typically on the fourth Wednesday of the month, typically ranging from five to eight meetings per year. The board is comprised of seven volunteer members. ERB members also serve on the City’s Subdivision Review Committee. Knowledge of the City of Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains is highly desirable.

The ERB shall review development applications, referred by the Planning Director or City Biologist, within or adjacent to designated Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas or when the Planning Director or City Biologist determines a project may have the potential to significantly impact the following resources either individually or cumulatively: archaeological resources, sensitive species or habitats, parkland, geology, landform and watersheds and/or shoreline resources. The board is also charged with providing comments to California Environmental Quality Act projects where the City is the lead agency.

The deadline to submit an application and resume indicating expertise in the areas listed above is Thursday, March 23, 2023, by 5:30 p.m. Application forms are available at City Hall, on the City’s website (www.malibucity. org) on the City Council page, or by fax or email if requested from the City Clerk at (310) 456-2489, extension 228.

All completed applications and resumes are to be returned to Kelsey Pettijohn, City Clerk, City of Malibu, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA 90265.

Richard Mollica, Planning Director Publish: February

23, 2023

THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. Adriana Durham/ Authorized Signature 27368 Via Industria, STE. 201, TEMECULA, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU PLANNING COMMISSION

The Malibu Planning Commission will hold public hearing on MONDAY, March 20, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. on the project identified below. This meeting will be held via teleconference only in order to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 and pursuant to AB 361 and the County of Los Angeles Public Health Officer’s Safer at Home Order. All votes taken during this teleconference meeting will be by roll call vote, and the vote will be publicly reported.

How to View the Meeting: No physical location from which members of the public may observe the meeting and offer public comment will be provided. Please view the meeting, which will be live streamed at https://malibucity. org/video and https://malibucity.org/VirtualMeeting

How to Participate Before the Meeting: Members of the public are encouraged to submit email correspondence to planningcommission@malibucity.org at least three days prior to the meeting to provide adequate time for Commissioner consideration. Correspondence will continue to be processed until thirty minutes prior to the start of the meeting or as practical.

How to Participate During the Meeting: Members of the public wishing to speak or defer time to another speaker during the meeting must participate through the Zoom application and must be present in the Zoom conference to be recognized. The City requests that you sign up to speak before the item you would like to speak on has been called by the Chair. For those wishing to defer time, you are not required to sign up to speak. At the start of public comment for the item, the Chair shall ask members of the public wishing to defer time to raise their hands in the Zoom meeting using the reactions button. Each person will be called to verify their presence in the Zoom meeting and their intent to donate time.

Please visit https://malibucity.org/VirtualMeeting and follow the directions for signing up to speak and downloading the Zoom application.

TEMPORARY USE PERMIT ORDINANCE

ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 21-005 – Consider an amendment and make a recommendation to the City Council to amend Title 17 (Zoning) of the Malibu Municipal Code to update regulations related to Temporary Use Permits

Applicant: City of Malibu

Location: Citywide City Planner: Joseph Smith, Contract Planner (310) 456-2489, extension 246 jsmith@californiacw.com

Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3), where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The proposed Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) updates the City’s Temporary Use Permit (TUP) requirements in the Malibu Municipal Code (MMC), including eligibility and process criteria for TUPs and activities that are not subject to TUPs due to their location and/or event limitations. Any activity and/or project developed as a result of ZTA action that requires the City’s discretionary approval, such as issuance of a TUP or other permit will be analyzed in accordance with CEQA prior to such approval. The ZTA in no way limits the exercise of the City’s sole and absolute discretion. As such, the ZTA is not found to have a significant effect on the environment.

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

IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.

Richard Mollica, Planning Director Publish Date: February 23, 2023

involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO

PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site - www.servicelinkASAP.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 162750. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (714) 730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale, or visit this internet website www.servicelinkASAP.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 162750 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-4773640 02/16/2023, 02/23/2023, 03/02/2023

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU CITY COUNCIL

The Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on MONDAY, March 13, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. on the item identified below via teleconference only in order to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20 and the County of Los Angeles Public Health Officer’s order. Public comment can be submitted ahead of the public hearing to citycouncil@malibucity.org for inclusion in the public record. To participate during the public hearing, please visit https://malibucity.org/VirtualMeeting and follow the directions for signing up to speak and downloading the Zoom application.

CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MALIBU ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 32 OF THE 2023 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, WHICH INCORPORATES THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, AS AMENDED; ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODE; RATIFYING THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY’S BUILDING STANDARDS CONTAINED IN TITLE 32, AS AMENDED; AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT

IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY COUNCIL’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR OTHERWISE HELD BY THE CITY, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, EITHER AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Environmental Sustainability Director Bundy at (310) 456-2489, ext. 229. Copies of Title 32 of Los Angeles County Code and the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code are on file with the City Clerk and 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.

Yolanda Bundy, Environmental Sustainability Director

Publish Dates: February 16, 2023, February 23, 2023, March 2, 2023

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Public comment can be submitted ahead of the public hearing to citycouncil@malibucity.org for inclusion in the public record. To participate during the public hearing, please visit https://malibucity.org/VirtualMeeting and follow the directions for signing up to speak and downloading the Zoom application.

Updated Developer Fee Program for the Benefit of the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County

Under the Developer Fee Agreement between the Consolidated Fire Protection District and the City, the City must adopt an updated Developer Fee Program and Fire Station Plan. If adopted, the Resolution would increase the current developer fee amount of $1.1345 per square foot by $0.0931 raising it to $1.2276 to reflect current costs associated with land acquisition, fire station construction, purchase of apparatus and equipment, and administration.

IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY COUNCIL’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR OTHERWISE HELD BY THE CITY, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, EITHER AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Environmental Sustainability Director Bundy at (310) 456-2489, ext. 229. Copies of all related documents can be reviewed by any interested person at City Hall during regular business hours. Oral and written comments may be presented to the City Council on, or before, the date of the meeting.

Yolanda Bundy, Environmental Sustainability Director

Publish Date: February 16, 2023, February 23, 2023, March 2, 2023

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MAJEED KHAN

Case No. 22STPB04493

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

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 14, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 29 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner:

MONICA A MIHELL ESQ SBN

OBJECTIONS IN WRITING GIVING REASONS THEREFOR, AND 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

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barbeque and fireplace, hardscape, landscaping, and new alternative onsite wastewater treatment system; including a site plan review for construction in excess of 18 feet in height but not to exceed 28 feet for a pitched roof

Location: 5716 Kanan Dume Road

APN: 4467-033-026

Zoning: Rural Residential-Five Acre (RR-5)

Applicant: Vitus Matare & Associates

Owner: Fordson Inc

Appealable to: City Council

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

Extension Filed: January 31, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU CITY COUNCIL

The Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on MONDAY, March 13, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. on the item identified below via teleconference only in order to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, pursuant to AB 361 and the County of Los Angeles Public Health Officer’s order.

OF PREMISES: 3822 CROSS CREEK #23359, MALIBU, CA 90265 NAME OF APPLICANT: LIL LOG CABIN, LLC / DBA MALIBU

NOTICE OF HEARING TO CONDUCT HEALTH SPA/CLUB

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUSINESS LICENSE COMMISSION TO CONDUCT ADDRESS OF PREMISES: 23847 STUART RANCH RD., MALIBU, CA 90265

NAME OF APPLICANT: MALIBU RACQUET CLUB, LLC / DBA

MALIBU RACQUET CLUB, LLC / ERIK BLACKMORE

DATE OF HEARING: 03/22/2023

TIME OF HEARING: 09:15 A.M.

``ANY PERSON HAVING OBJECTIONS TO THE GRANTING OF THE LICENSE MAY, AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE ABOVE DATE, FILE WITH THE BUSINESS LICENSE COMMISSION OBJECTIONS IN WRITING GIVING REASONS THEREFOR, AND 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, M 374 LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU PLANNING COMMISSION

The Malibu Planning Commission will hold public hearings on MONDAY, March 20, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. on the projects identified below. This meeting will be held via teleconference only in order to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 and pursuant to AB 361 and the County of Los Angeles Public Health Officer’s Safer at Home Order. All votes taken during this teleconference meeting will be by roll call vote, and the vote will be publicly reported.

How to View the Meeting: No physical location from which members of the public may observe the meeting and offer public comment will be provided. Please view the meeting, which will be live streamed at https://malibucity.org/video and https://malibucity.org/VirtualMeeting.

How to Participate Before the Meeting: Members of the public are encouraged to submit email correspondence to planningcommission@malibucity.org at least three days prior to the meeting to provide adequate time for Commissioner consideration. Correspondence will continue to be processed until thirty minutes prior to the start of the meeting or as practical.

How to Participate During the Meeting: Members of the public wishing to speak or defer time to another speaker during the meeting must participate through the Zoom application and must be present in the Zoom conference to be recognized. The City requests that you sign up to speak before the item you would like to speak on has been called by the Chair. For those wishing to defer time, you are not required to sign up to speak. At the start of public comment for the item, the Chair shall ask members of the public wishing to defer time to raise their hands in the Zoom meeting using the reactions button. Each person will be called to verify their presence in the Zoom meeting and their intent to donate time.

Please visit https://malibucity.org/VirtualMeeting and follow the directions for signing up to speak and downloading the Zoom application.

COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 15-002, VARIANCE NOS. 16-019 AND 17-052, SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 16-041, AND MINOR MODIFICATION NO. 21-005 - An application for the construction of a new 5,913 square foot, two-story single-family residence plus a 668 square foot attached garage, swimming pool, spa, deck, hardscape, fencing, grading, retaining walls, and landscape, onsite wastewater treatment system; including variances for fuel modification encroachment into the Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area and Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area buffer and for construction on slopes steeper than 2.5 to 1, a site plan review for height over 18 feet but not to exceed 28 feet for a pitched roof, and a minor modification for a less than 50 percent reduction to the required front yard setback

Location: 28906 Verde Mesa Lane

APN: 4467-018-031

Zoning: Rural Residential-Five Acre (RR-5)

Applicant: Ryan Levis Architect, Inc.

Owner: The Maron Family Trust dated December 21, 2001

Appealable to: City Council and California Coastal Commission Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303(a) and 15303(d)

Application Filed: January 13, 2015

Case Planner: Adrian Fernandez, Assistant Planning Director (310) 456-2489, extension 482 afernandez@malibucity.org

EXTENSION OF COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 15-009 AND SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 15-013 - A request to extend the Planning Commission’s approval for the construction of a new 8,633 square foot, two-story single-family residence with a 1,280 square foot basement, detached 665 square foot garage, detached 896 square foot second residential unit, gazebo, covered patios, trellises, ground-level decking, fencing, entry gates, swimming pools, spa, outdoor

Case Planner: Adrian Fernandez, Assistant Planning Director (310) 456-2489, extension 482 afernandez@malibucity.org

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

Extension requests will be presented on consent calendar based on staff’s recommendation but any person wishing to be heard may request at the beginning of the meeting to have the application addressed separately. Please see the recording secretary before start of the meeting to have an item removed from consent calendar.

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

Copies of all related documents can be reviewed by any interested person at City Hall during regular business hours. Oral and written comments may be presented to the Planning Commission on, or before, the date of the meeting.

LOCAL APPEAL – A decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council by an aggrieved person by written statement setting forth the grounds for appeal. An appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within ten days following the date of action (15 days for tentative maps) for which the appeal is made and shall be accompanied by an appeal form and filing fee, as specified by the City Council. Appeal forms may be found online at www.malibucity.org/ planningforms or in person at City Hall, or by calling (310) 456-2489, extension 245.

COASTAL COMMISSION APPEAL – For projects appealable to the Coastal Commission, an aggrieved person may appeal the Planning Commission’s approval to the Coastal Commission within 10 working days of the issuance of the City’s Notice of Final Action. Appeal forms may be found online at www.coastal.ca.gov or in person at the Coastal Commission South Central Coast District office located at 89 South California Street in Ventura, or by calling 805585-1800. Such an appeal must be filed with the Coastal Commission, not the City.

IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.

Richard Mollica, Planning Director

Publish Date: February 23, 2023 MALIBU 58

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

1. BLUEWATER ROAD CONSULTING 29458 BLUEWATER ROAD, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):

Registered Owner(s):

1. KASSOY PROPERTIES, LLC

29458 BLUEWATER ROAD, MALIBU, CA 90265

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, KASSOY PROPERTIES, LLC, WILL KASSOY, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 2/17/2023.

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

Publish in The Malibu Times: 02/23, 03/02, 03/09, 03/16/2023 MALIBU 59

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200DPI as jpg or pdf file. Include pet’s name along with a clever caption, and/or their name, breed and age.

Poppy’s Pall photos are published in the order in which they are received.

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

THE MALIBU TIMES reserves the right to refuse the publishing of any advertisement(s) and to delete any objectionable word(s), phrase(s) and/or image(s) from such advertisement. If there is an error or omission in the printing and/or publication of an advertisement, The Malibu Times’ liability is limited to only one incorrect insertion or omission.

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Men’s volleyball transfer Jaylen Jasper excelling for Pepperdine

The Waves entered their Wednesday home game ranked seventh nationally

By McKENZIE JACKSON Special to The Malibu Times

Some days Pepperdine Waves men’s volleyball player Jaylen Jasper questions whether he should have transferred from Stanford to Pepperdine to continue his All-American collegiate volleyball career.

Then, the graduate student, who graduated from Stanford in 2021, glances out of his window and takes in the Maliview.

“One of my favorite things in the world is the beach,” Jasper said during a February interview. “I’m really looking at the ocean right now from my room. I think about how happy I am here at Pepperdine. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made.”

It has been a winning decision so far, and it showed last weekend in a pair of games against his former team in Palo Alto. Jasper rang up 47 kills in the two matches in the games the Waves split against the Stanford Cardinal.

The 6-foot-7 outside hitter posted a

career-high .783 hitting percentage with 20 kills in Pepperdine’s 3-0 (25-19, 2516, 25-22) win over Stanford on Feb. 18. He also tallied four digs, one block, and one ace.

The next day, the Cardinal defeated the Waves in five sets (25-20, 20-25, 17-25, 25-23, 12-15), but Jasper still starred. He led Pepperdine with 27 kills on a .396 hitting percentage and had seven digs.

The 23-year-old, who is not shy about wearing a smile on face or grooving a bit if music is playing while on the court, is one of Pepperdine’s top players. Last season, he was named an AVCA All-American honorable mention and was also an AllMPSF honorable mention. Jasper was named the MPSF Offensive Player of the Week once in 2022, and he tallied 33 kills in a game last February, the most by a Pepperdine player since 2009. He helped the Waves qualify for the NCAA Tournament.

At press time, Jasper had won the offensive player honor twice this season and the Waves are one of the top teams in the nation. He credited his team for helping him gain win the weekly offensive honor.

“The weeks I won it we were playing really well,” Jasper recalled. “Sure I can be the one to put the ball on the ground,

League Champion Sharks Boys

Malibu won the Citrus Coast League outright in 2021, then finished tied for first in league last April

By McKENZIE JACKSON

The Malibu Sharks boys volleyball team has finished atop the Citrus Coast League for two consecutive years. The 11-member squad is serving and spiking to win another league title this season. Sharks head coach Derek Saenz described Malibu’s players as optimistic and focused.

“We want to win again,” he noted. “That is definitely on the table. It will be difficult because we have a lot of young talent.”

Malibu won the Citrus Coast League outright in 2021, then finished tied for first in the league standings with Carpinteria last April.

However, Malibu lost five players — Diogo Fernandez, Finn Kelly, Luke Levin, Maxim Podigore, and Nate Mulder — from the 2022 squad due to graduation. Senior Caleb Newman, an outside hitter often positioned all over the court for Malibu, is the group’s only returning starter.

Saenz, in his fifth season as the Sharks’ coach, said Newman, a three-year starter, has to be a leader.

“We have some talented young guys, but he needs to help keep them focused,” Saenz said. “Caleb is a team culture guy, so get ev-

but things happen before that. There has to be a pass. There has to be a set. It wasn’t just me.”

He began Pepperdine’s season in January focused on helping the team have a successful 2023 campaign.

“I’m happy with the way the team and I have been playing,” Jasper explained.

“It’s really reflective of the work we put in during the preseason. I’m happy with how things are going. As the season goes on we are going to continue to get in a groove and be more comfortable.”

Pepperdine entered its home game against Grand Canyon on Wednesday ranked seventh nationally with a 9-5 record.

The Waves downed Lincoln Memorial and then The Master’s at the start of the season. The team has also beat Emmanuel, Princeton, Lewis, NJIT, George Mason, and UC Santa Barbara. Pepperdine was on a three-game losing streak before defeating Stanford.

The Waves host Grand Canyon again on Friday at 12 p.m. They play at Hawai’i on March 1 and 3. The team hosts USC on March 9 and 11.

Jasper began playing volleyball after his sophomore year of high school in Maryland. The former basketball player was the

2017 Volleyball Magazine High School

Player of the Year and the nation’s top recruit when he committed to Stanford his senior year.

Jasper was a three-time AVCA

All-American honorable mention at Stanford, but like the rest of the college sporting world, his time on the volleyball court was upended by the COVID-19 pandemic. He opted out of the 2021 season.

Jasper decided to leave Stanford after the university considered cutting a number of its sports programs — including men’s volleyball — because of the financial deficit the pandemic caused. The NCAA gave all college athletes an extra year of eligibility because so many teams had their seasons cancelled in the spring of 2020.

So, Jasper decided to transfer to Pepperdine, his second collegiate choice after the Bay Area university.

“I knew where I wanted to go,” he said. “Choosing to leave Stanford and my team wasn’t easy, especially when I found out they were bringing the team back, but by that time I already made plans to leave.”

Jasper enjoyed playing for former Waves coach David Hunt last season, and said he also likes competing for new Pepperdine coach Jonathan Winder, a

past Pepperdine star.

“He has our best interest at heart as athletes and as human beings,” Jasper said of the first-season Waves coach.

Jasper, who is getting his Master’s degree in clinical psychology, is enjoying his last season of college volleyball.

“I’m happy to be here,” he said. “I’m fortunate to be here. Sometimes, I’m jealous of my own life because I can’t believe it is real.”

Volleyball Begin Season With A Younger Team

eryone’s work ethic up.”

Seven of the Sharks roster members are freshman.

Saenz said in two weeks of practice before the season’s tipoff that Malibu’s skill is apparent.

Malibu’s season began with a match at Palisades on Tuesday. They played at Viewpoint the next day. The bunch will play in a tournament in Redondo Beach on Friday and Saturday.

The boys first home contest is Feb. 28 against Burbank at 5:30 p.m. They host Santa Monica on March 1 at 5:30 p.m. and Nordoff the following day at 6 p.m.

Malibu’s early season schedule, Saenz explained, is loaded with good opponents to prepare the team for league play.

“I want to see the guys stick together and

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just do what they can,” he said. “I want them to compete. Win or lose, don’t just give anything away. That characteristic is what you build on. From this group, we should be able to see that pretty quickly.”

Along with Newman, Malibu’s team includes juniors Axel Jimenez and Matteo Costella and sophomore Nicolas Shaifai. The freshmen are Keegan Cross, Taj Menteer, Alex Galan, Sebastian Longo, Kane Bendler, Basil Weiss, and Luke Light.

Malibu was downed 3-0 by Calabasas in the first round of the playoffs in 2022.

Saenz said Malibu will play a faster pace of volleyball this season because of the team’s passing aptitude.

“Our thing is really going to be a whole team dynamic,” he said. “We have to play steady, clean volleyball to be successful. We

need good passes, good sets, our serves have got to be on. We aren’t going to physically overpower anyone.”

Special to The Malibu Times

Pepperdine men’s volleyball star Jaylen Jasper serves against UC Irvine earlier this season. Jasper is in his second season with the Waves after transferring from Stanford. Photo by Jeff Golden.

The Malibu High boys volleyball team practices Monday in preparation for its season opener, which was at Palisades on Tuesday. Photos by Derek Saenz