After a year of tumult and rancor between two swim clubs in Malibu, the city has awarded the newly formed Malibu Marlins swim club a sole contract to provide swimming programs to the community. Erik Ran will remain in place as the aquatics vendor’s head coach.
It was the abrupt firing of Ran last year that split the swimming community. Ran had been the head coach for the Malibu Aquatics Foundation (MAF), once the city’s sole swim vendor that ran the Malibu Seawolves swimming programs. When parents learned of that decision last summer, many complained to MAF about his dismissal, saying that they had no input in the MAF board’s decision. After angry accusations and charges between MAF and the parents of swimmers who supported Ran, disgruntled parents started a new swim club, the Malibu Marlins, and promised members transparency in running the organization as well as a democratic process in the hiring and firing of coaches. However, the
Heal the Bay releases 34th Annual Beach Report Card
Card. in too
The report found that beaches in the South Bay Area scored higher grades in summer.
On July 18, the City of Malibu suspended mediation sessions regarding the establishment of an independent Malibu Unified School District and issued a letter to the Los Angeles County Of
“Despite
Santa Monica Pier and Mother’s Beach were included on the list of most polluted water in California, as determined on the annual Beach Report Card released by the environmental nonprofit Heal the Bay. Malibu’s beaches managed to miss the Bummer List however it did not make the Honor Roll either.
On Wednesday, July 17, Heal the Bay, the West Coast’s most comprehensive water quality data analysis released its annual Beach Report
The good news is that nearly 90 percent of monitored California beaches received A or B water-quality grades for the dry-weather summer months. That figure is close to the state’s 10-year summer average, but does mark a 6 percent drop from the last Report Card. “Eighty-nine percent of California beaches were safe to swim at during summer 2023, but we are still seeing water quality impacts from record-breaking storms, urban runoff,
and sewage spills,” Heal the Bay’s CEO and president Tracy Quinn said. “California’s 20th century water infrastructure was not designed to address the challenges faced by climate change in the 21st century. We need to upgrade outdated sewage treatment facilities and prioritize public investment in nature-based, multi-benefit stormwater capture infrastructure.”
Over 30 years ago, Heal the Bay introduced the Beach Report Card as a pivotal public health tool designed to safeguard beachgoers.
Schaar also was the youngest X Games gold medalist after completing a 1080 in 2012 Asia
If you ask Tony Hawk and Shaun White about the skateboarding acumen of Malibu’s professional skateboarder, Tom Schaar, they’ll tell you he’s extremely skilled in the sport.
“Tom is showing us the future of vertical skating with every new technique and routine,” Hawk says. “And, he is one of the few who can transfer those skills to the smaller park settings.”
The study aims to identify safety and multimodal travel improvements for all users of PCH in Malibu, including options for pedestrians and bicyclists, as well as enhancing transit opportunities on PCH.
Deputy City Manager Alexis Brown and Public Works Director Rob DeBoux were at
A little over 30 people logged on to the second PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study workshop last week held by Caltrans and the City of Malibu, around the same number of people who attended the first workshop on July 11. On Thursday, July 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. many of the same people who attended the first in-person meeting, were at the second meeting and were able to participate in a survey of safety enhancements on certain areas on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). The participants were given a list of safety enhancements and were able to rank their preferred safety improvement priority from highest to lowest. The survey focused on areas such as Las Flores to Carbon Canyon and Puerco Canyon to Sea Vista Drive.
White describes Schaar as, “an amazing talent!” Elaborating, he adds, “I’ve skated with Tom over the years and watched him become the competitor he is today — he continues to impress me!”
Indeed, Schaar has phenomenal street cred in the world of skateboarding. He’s the guy who first landed a “1080,” which is three revolutions. He completed the trick on a mega ramp and
succeeded in doing so after four unsuccessful attempts. At the time, Schaar commented to ESPN, “It was the hardest trick I’ve ever done, but it was easier than I thought.”
Schaar also was the youngest X Games gold medalist after completing the 1080 in a competition at the 2012 Asia X Games in Shanghai. In 2019, he was named to the first-ever U.S.
Skateboarding National Team. Forbes Magazine listed him in their 2020 30 under 30 Sports category, highlighting the next generation of sports talent. Schaar is on the 3-man park skateboarding team representing the United States at the Olympics in Paris. Born and raised in Malibu, the 24-year-old athlete is the son
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My name is Michel Shane, and I want to bring attention to the safety of our community. I’m a filmmaker and a father, and I’ve witnessed both the best and worst of Malibu. This column won’t focus on politics but on the safety and future of our community. Picture living on a road that feels like a ticking time bomb — that’s our reality. Get ready for a bumpy ride.
In 2010, my life changed forever. My youngest daughter, Emily, was killed on PCH by a reckless driver. Suddenly, I was no longer just a storyteller, but a man with a mission. I became acutely aware of the dangers of PCH and found myself advocating for change. How could such a wealthy community be so unsafe? We presume our homes are secure, but that’s an illusion. When death intrudes in your life, you realize how little control you truly have. Your plans may not align with your life. In that moment, everything changes.
Malibu is a dangerous place, not because of crime, but due to the lack of safety measures on our main road — a highway that runs through the heart of our town. I’ve experienced this first-hand. I was rear-ended while driving. When I got out of the car, the other driver thought I would be aggressive, but I asked calmly how they wanted to handle the situation. They never forgot that experience. Sure, I was angry and it was a hassle, but does that really matter? The deed is done.
Since Emily’s death, 60 more lives have been lost on PCH. I’m not here to mourn but to explain why I refuse to be silenced. Change is long overdue. That’s why I made a film, “21 Miles in Malibu,” a documentary showcasing our home’s breathtaking beauty and the stark reality of our main road. The film delves into the history of PCH, its current state, and the stories of those who have lost their lives on it. I thought the film would be my way of making a statement, but it started winning awards. I hoped that would grab people’s attention. But attention isn’t enough — we need action.
Tragedy struck again when a reckless driver killed four Pepperdine seniors. That’s when our community realized we were living in a war zone. Changes had to be made, but bureaucracy slowed us down for eight months. It took a disaster on the 10 freeway, a
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major highway in California, that led to an immediate fix because it was an important roadway, fixes in just four days. Why can’t we treat PCH with the same urgency? The road hasn’t changed much since the ‘50s. Caltrans, in charge since the ‘70s, is a slow-moving agency focusing more on traffic flow than safety. They must join the 21st century and use available tools to make PCH safer. But we can’t wait for them. It’s up to us to force change, especially with upcoming elections. The time for excuses is over.
We need to change attitudes. We’ve glorified speed for too long, thanks to movies like the “The Fast and the Furious” franchise and video games that make dangerous driving look cool. It’s hard to combat that, especially with young minds still developing. The brain’s rational part, the prefrontal cortex, fully develops at age 26. That means impulses often win over sound judgment. But we can teach better choices through education. We’ve done it before with other dangerous behaviors that were once accepted but are now frowned upon. We need to do the same with speeding and reckless driving. We owe it to ourselves, our kids, and the memories of those we’ve lost.
The neuroscience is clear: our brains are wired to respond to threats with a fight or flight response. When we’re behind the wheel, that means flooring it. But we need to teach young drivers to override that instinct. We need to make safe driving cool. We must create public campaigns that emphasize the consequences of reckless driving. We must use technology to encourage better habits, like apps that track and reward safe driving. We also need to hold Caltrans accountable for making our roads safer. Silence is consent — it’s time to speak up.
PCH is a microcosm of a larger problem, and we need to address it directly. If we can fix PCH in Malibu, we may have found a way to make crucial societal changes. But I’m not just talking about Malibu — I’m talking about every community plagued by dangerous roads and reckless driving.
This column is only the beginning. I’ll be diving into the issues plaguing PCH and our community. I’ll make you think, question everything, and even entertain you along the way. If you want to get in touch and share a story, thought, or comment, please email me at 21milesinmalibu@ gmail.com. Together, we can make a difference. But I need your help. Share this column with everyone you know. Let’s start a conversation that can’t be ignored.
Stay tuned — it’s going to be an exciting ride. Our lives depend on it, and the clock is ticking. The question is, what will we do with the time we have left?
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*Letters to the Editor may not reflect the view, opinion and/or ethics of the The Malibu Times. They are however, letters from the people of Malibu. We support your right to express your opinion. Read "Write to Us" to submit your letter today. Mutual Respect
Dear Editor,
It was gratifying to see the mutual respect exhibited when the outgoing mayor, Steve Uhring, handed the gavel to our incoming mayor, Doug Stewart. It should remind all of us that what unites us is far greater than what divides us.
All those who serve on our City Council and our various boards and commissions care greatly for our city, and they devote vast amounts of their time to make Malibu a safer and better place to live.
TFrom the publisher HAYLEY MATTSON
Adding to the political upheaval, the current president has decided to drop out of the race for a second term.
he past few weeks have been nothing short of extraordinary, with significant events reshaping our nation’s political landscape. The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has led to the resignation of Kimberly Cheatle from her position as director of the U.S. Secret Service. Facing pressure from lawmakers, Cheatle announced her departure in a letter to agency staff on Tuesday.
On a more local note, the nomination period for candidates running for Malibu City Council in the Nov. 5 General Municipal Election has opened. From Monday, July 15, until Aug. 9, residents have the opportunity to put their names forward to serve our community. It is crucial to stay informed about the candidates, their policies, and their past support for various issues.
The Malibu Business Round Table will host a candidates’ forum, the date of which will be announced early next month. This forum will provide an excellent opportunity to hear directly
from those who aspire to lead our city and ask questions that matter to you. Our next meeting on Aug. 2 will cover various important topics, including updates on the Caltrans meetings, school separation, and a possible appearance by Supervisor Lindsey Horvath. I will confirm her participation by the end of the week and provide an update next week. As we navigate these times of change and uncertainty, let us remember the importance of staying engaged and informed. By participating in our local elections and community discussions, we can make a difference and help shape the future of our city. Thank you for your continued support and involvement.
Common Cents: Debt and strength
The fallout from President Biden’s shocking performance in the debate has now been eclipsed by the July 13 assassination attempt on Donald Trump, pushing aside the most critical economic issue facing Americans.
The 20 simple pledges recently released by the the Republican Party as its campaign platform — similar to the 1994 Contract With America that led to a Republican takeover of the House after 40 years in the minority, was a welcome simplification, but failed to mention controlling deficit spending and our national debt, which in the near future may become an existential threat to our democracy.
As to Mr. Biden, he seems comfortable relying on MMT — Modern Monetary Theory — an extreme form of Keynesian economics, which postulates that deficits and debt don’t matter and will NOT cause inflation. This ignores historical evidence. Countries have collapsed and empires have fallen because of excessive debt. No, inflation wasn’t “transitory” as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen claimed in 2021, and yes, Biden’s promise not to raise taxes on anyone earning less than $400,000 conveniently ignores the 25 percent inflation tax caused by his overspending.
Like Biden, Trump has pledged not to alter Social Security, including the age at retirement. Yet it is Social Security and Medicare that are the largest contributors to red ink in Washington. Retirees are living longer and there just aren’t enough younger workers paying into the system for these programs not to go broke — Medicare in five to seven years and perhaps 10 for Social Security. “Going broke” means one’s
Social Security payment might be cut by 70 percent. As to Medicare, Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, which tries to control drug prices through price fixing, has already resulted in significant price increases for certain drugs and cuts to clinics offering treatment for treatments like dialysis.
Government debt is financed by the sale of treasury notes and bonds purchased by investors looking for a safe, reliable return. This includes foreign governments and often include repurchases when previous bonds mature. Investors rely on the strength and security of the U.S. dollar. They, of course, receive interest, and those interest payments naturally have increased along with the profligate spending by Congress and presidents. We now pay more in interest than for our military, which in the dangerous world we now find ourselves in, seems rather foolish.
As the deficit spending accumulates — now 123 percent of our GDP, eventually our debt will spin out of control. Interest rates would then escalate, undermining the value of the dollar. Interest would consume more and more of the government’s budget. Treasury would be forced to accelerate printing more paper dollars. Should the government not get its spending under control through a severe austerity program, investors will soon lose confidence and, worried about default and/or further devaluation of the currency, suddenly not participate in the bond auctions. This loss of confidence would be catastrophic. As we’ve seen in Argentina, the government is then forced to print even more paper money, which rapidly becomes worthless. We are far from such an economic collapse, but how many steps down that path are unknown.
In the past, Trump has spoken of growing ourselves out of our debt crisis. As President, he cut taxes and business regulations and the
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economy grew by 5 percent until COVID. Biden wisely kept those tax rates in place, though because of increased regulations, particularly on oil and gas production, GDP now grows at 1.3 percent.
Biden has pledged to continue spending — to be paid for by raising taxes on the rich and on corporations, but his math doesn’t work.
It is important to understand the nature of our debt, for not all debt is bad. Consider the contractor who buys a new truck to expand his business. He has work lined up and needs a second crew so he borrows money from a bank, incurring debt. If, after paying his additional workers and repaying the amount borrowed, including interest, he has money left over, he earns a profit and his investment was successful. But what happens if he bought that brand new F150 Raptor with 35-inch spoke wheels but doesn’t generate more income? He will default on his debt and the truck will be repossessed. His credit will be damaged for years to come. Government spending financed by debt is similar. We have relied on “cushions” with the dollar being the world’s reserve currency and oil traded in petro dollars. But our adversaries smell weakness and are mounting challenges to both. It is our uncontrolled deficit spending that opens us to such attacks.
The key question regarding debt: are we adding or reducing debt through government expenditures? The answer is unfortunately obvious. Our debt is increasing and at an increasing rate, which is the most damaging type of spending. Further, being so much in debt weakens the U.S. on the world stage and emboldens our adversaries to take actions contrary to our interests. We see this now with Russia, China, and Iran and its proxies.
If we are weak economically, we cannot be strong militarily.
The fact is that the vast majority of votes on the City Council are unanimous. Of course, differences exist. We live in a democracy, not a dictatorship, but with the election soon upon us, let us hope that the differences can be discussed without character assassination.
Let us choose light rather than heat.
We all live in a small community. We are each other’s neighbors.
Burt Ross, Malibu
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The following incidents were reported between:
june 12 - june 22
6/12 | Burglary
A home on Cavalleri Road was ransacked, and a designer watch worth $2,000 was stolen. The victim said she reviewed her security cameras and saw two white males enter her property and were seen going through her belongings. The victim noticed her designer watch was stolen from her closet. The victim notice several jewelry pieces also stolen. The victim was unsure how many pieces were taken.
6/16 | Surfrider Beach
A vehicle parked near Surfrider Beach was broken into and an iPhone, wallet, and sunglasses were stolen The victim left the key in the lock box and put it underneath the rear bumper; however, upon return, the box was forcibly removed and their vehicle was ransacked. There were no security cameras available for evidence.
6/20 | Vehicle burglary
A vehicle parked near the Malibu Pier was broken into an iPhone and wallet were stolen. The victim said they hid the key nearby the vehicle, went surfing, and upon return the key was missing and their vehicle was ransacked. The victim received notifications of multiple purchases being made in Santa Monica. One at an Apple store for $1,542, one at a Nike store for $712, and one at an Urban Outfitters for $588. There were no security cameras available for evidence.
6/22 | Burglary
A vehicle parked on PCH was broken into and ransacked. The victim noticed the front rear window was broken and her purse was missing from underneath the seat. The damage was estimated to cost $200. The victim’s purse was worth $200 and the wallet was worth $100. There were no security cameras available for evidence.
President Joseph Biden drops out of presidential race; endorses his VP
After mounting pressure from his own Democratic Party, President Joe Biden has abandoned his bid for re-election. The 81-year-old president, convalescing from COVID-19, is throwing his full support behind Vice President Kamala Harris.
“While it has been my intention to seek re-election, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and focus entirely on fulfilling my duties as president for the remainder of my term,” Mr. Biden said in a statement July 21.
By Monday, July 22, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, 23 governors, 41 senators, and 186 representatives threw their support to Harris, who will face former President Donald Trump and his running mate J.D. Vance in the November election.
At press time, Harris had not yet announced her pick for a potential vice president. A short list includes Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, former astronaut and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. California Gov. Gavin Newsom could be on the short list, but the 12th Amendment of the Constitution prohibits running mates from the same state. One would be forced to change their residency before the Electoral College meets. In his statement, Biden called his time in the White House “the greatest honor of my life to serve as your president.”
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again searching for an interim planning director
The City of Malibu is searching once again for an interim planning director just less than a week after announcing the appointment of Jack Wong to lead the busy department. Wong’s appointment is invalid under city restrictions regarding hiring employees who are receiving retirement pensions from other municipalities. Those previous benefits may be revoked or reduced under new employment.
A city statement said Wong’s appointment to the interim role would be “infeasible for both parties.” Although Wong came to the city with years of municipal planning experience, he did admit he had no experience working with the California Coastal Commission, a meaningful component of many Malibu projects.
Last month, Richard Mollica gave notice of his retirement from the position. His last day is July 25. The city is now on a new search for an interim planning director.
Code enforcement case against Nobu now open
An active code enforcement case is open by the City of Mal-
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ibu against famed restaurant Nobu. The expensive sushi eatery rented out its oceanfront location July 4 for a private party hosted by a West Hollywood bar and sponsored by high end tequila, vodka, and Champagne companies. The restaurant was issued a conditional temporary use permit that was revoked after tickets to the pricey event were on sale. City officials said the TUP did not meet requirements for a parking plan nor had approval from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The party went on despite a toothless warning from the city. A city code enforcement officer was on scene July 4 to monitor the situation, but took no action.
“Unfortunately, the city does not have the jurisdictional ability to independently shut down an event like this,” according to a statement. The statement continued: “Regarding the tragic fatal traffic collision that occurred on Pacific Coast Highway later that evening, the matter is currently under investigation by the LASD, and all inquiries about it should be directed to the LASD. The city offers its sincere condolences and support to all those impacted by this loss,and remains committed to fighting for a safer PCH.”
$25,000 now offered for zip-tied dog information
The award for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the abuse of a dog found in Malibu has risen to $25,000. The German shepherd, now called “Argon”, was found July 3 in Malibu Canyon with zip ties around his muzzle and neck. Animal rescue groups have added to the reward to find the person or persons who traumatized the dog and left it to die. Unfortunately, the animal was diagnosed with lymphoma, but is currently being treated by veterinarians in Orange County. Argon is said to be doing much better, gaining weight and taking treats from his caretakers at the German shepherd rescue of Or ange County. To donate towards Argon’s care, please visit GS ROC.org/donate or Venmo(@ GSROC). Mailing address: GS ROC 120 Tustin Ave, C-1111, Newport Beach, CA 92663. Tips can be reported anonymously or otherwise to (415) 879-6879.
Caltrans workshop scheduled for PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study
will include community stakeholder engagement activities and community outreach meetings to gather input on various traffic calming measures and other street improvements, including a “boulevard” roadway. This Master Plan will be used in future PCH safety improvement projects. For background information, review the Fact Sheet. For further questions, please contact D7.System. Planning@dot.ca.gov
Topanga Lagoon Restoration Project public meeting set for Aug. 5
Members of the public can review the proposed Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the Topanga Lagoon Restoration Project from July 15 through Aug. 13. The proposed FEIR identifies the range of closely related alternatives considered for the project, as well as the preferred alternative.
The Topanga Lagoon Restoration Project is a multiagency cooperative effort by California State Parks, Caltrans, County of Los Angeles Department of Beaches and Harbors and the Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains to restore the Topanga Lagoon ecosystem, one of the last coastal wetlands in Southern Califor-
nia.The project seeks to protect and restore precious biological and cultural resources, create an integrated program for coastal access, emergency response and interpretation, and proactively address the effects of sea level rise at the Topanga Lagoon ecosystem.
The preferred alternative, which was selected after receipt of extensive public, agency, and land manager feedback, calls for the restoration of Topanga Lagoon and up to 15 units of the historic Topanga Ranch Motel. The project will not only protect two critically endangered fish and associated habitats but will improve coastal access and visitor services, while providing for more resilient beach areas.
Review The FEIR
• Review the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) through Aug. 13
Request a copy of the FEIR by email at TopangaLagoonRestoration@gmail.com
• Request a copy of the FEIR by post mail at: California Department of Parks and Recreation, Attn: John Ota, Environmental Scientist. 1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA 91302
Join The Virtual Meeting on Aug. 5, 6 p.m.
Attend the online meeting via Zoom on Monday, Aug. 5, 6 to 8 p.m.
For access and functional needs accommodations, please email TopangaLagoonRestoration@ gmail.com
• The meeting will be recorded and available to view afterwards at youtube.com/@rcdsmm
Located at the eastern edge of the Santa Monica Mountains, the project site is east of Malibu and includes Topanga State Park, managed by California State Parks; Topanga Beach, managed by the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors; and Caltrans Right of Way along Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and Topanga Canyon Boulevard. The Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains is the project’s grant manager.
This restoration project seeks to preserve and expand the unique biological, cultural and recreational resources of Topanga Lagoon. The lagoon is a natural filtration system and stormwater buffer, and hosts rare and endangered species. The project also aims to create an integrated program for coastal
All community members are invited to attend workshops to learn about and give input on Caltrans’ PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study in person at Malibu City Hall Wednesday, Aug. 28, 6 to 8 p.m.
Caltrans will also hold another virtual workshop on Thursday, July 25 , from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m.
The study aims to identify safety and multimodal travel improvements for all users of PCH in Malibu, including options for pedestrians and bicyclists, as well as enhancing transit opportunities on the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in Malibu. The PCH Master Plan
LJohn Louis Olk passed away at his home on June 21, 2024. John was born June 28, 1937, in Dearborn, Michigan. His parents were Louis Frances Olk and Mary Madaline Dyer-Olk.
John was the eldest of four siblings: Marylou, Michael, and Richard.
At the age of 15, John and his family moved to Santa Monica, California, where he attended Saint Monica Catholic School. Eventually, John met Marie Gonzales, and the two soon wed in 1962. Together, they had four children: Lisa, John Jr., Debbie, and Lola. John and Marie would have celebrated 62 years of marriage on
John worked as a firefighter for 30 years until he retired, and he did horse trailering. He was a full-time firefighter and a full-time cowboy. John loved horses and riding. When his children were young, he loved teaching them his skills and talent with horses. He was involved in numerous celebratory parades where he would ride horseback with his friends. John was a very active member of the City of Malibu, especially within the horse community. He will be greatly missed. John is now reunited with Lola, who tragically passed away at a young age due to cancer.
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LEGACY PARK NATURE WALK AND STORYTIME
Spend the morning in nature with your little one. Participants will begin at the Malibu Library and enjoy a walk around Legacy Park with park educators on Wednesday, Aug. 14 from 10 to 11 a.m. Participants will take their time exploring bird, bugs, and flowers of the season. The walk will culminate with Storytime at the amphitheater. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Malibu Library. Cost is free. To register, visit parksrecreation.ci.malibu. ca.us/CourseActivities. aspx?id=18.
The City of Malibu’s CineMalibu™ series has presented free outdoor movie screenings for the community since 2005. No RSVPs or seat reservations are needed; seating is available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Free admission; bring blankets and chairs. Attendees may bring in outside food. No alcohol is allowed at Malibu Bluffs Park. The next film sceening will show the 1990 film “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” Event begins at 6 p.m. Movie begins at sunset.
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CALTRANS PCH MASTER PLAN FEASIBILITY STUDY
VIRTUAL MEETING
Join the third Caltrans community workshop to discuss the PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study on Thursday, July 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. The
focus of the PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study is to identify transportation improvements that will address safety for all users, including multimodal travel options for pedestrians and bicyclists, as well as enhancing transit opportunities for an approximately 22-mile portion of the Pacific Coast Highway located within the city limits of Malibu. For more information and to register for the meeting, visit malibucity.org under News Flash.
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS
Join the Malibu Library on Thursday, July 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. to learn and play the popular role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons.
Beginners and experts are welcome. For teens ages 13-17.
thu jul 27
FILM SCREENING AT MALIBU
BLUFFS PARK: ‘SPACE JAM’
The City of Malibu’s CineMalibu series has presented free outdoor movie screenings for the community since 2005. No RSVPs or seat reservations are needed; seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Free admission; bring blankets and chairs. Attendees may bring in outside food. No alcohol is allowed at Malibu Bluffs Park.
EVENT DETAILS Event begins at 6:30 p.m. Movie
MOVIE OVERVIEW
Michael Jordan makes his starring film debut opposite the celluloid skills of Warner Bros.’ Looney Tunes. Jordan must help the Looney Tunes win a basketball game against a group of outer-space creatures who plan, if they win, to kidnap the Looney Tunes and take them to an interplanetary theme park as the latest attraction. Numerous NBA All-Stars, including Charles Barkley, Larry Bird, Patrick Ewing, Larry Johnson, Muggsy Bogues, and Shawn Bradley, make appearances.
The Malibu Film Society and the City of Malibu will be bringing three special events to Malibu this summer, with 50 free seats reserved for local residents. All three events will be held in the Malibu Civic Theater at City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road. Showtimes will be 7:30 p.m. each night, with doors opening at 7 p.m. for the free pre-show reception, including wine, snacks and soft drinks for all guests. The next film screening is on Thursday, Aug. 15, for the film “Buster Keaton — America’s Avant-Garde Auteur.” One of the greatest comic actors of all time, Buster Keaton influenced Charlie Chaplin, Laurel and Hardy, W.C. Fields, Abbott and Costello, Sid Caesar, Lucille Ball, Jerry Lewis, and Bill Murray. His influence as a director has been just as profound, an unconventional and surreal style that’s since shown up in films by Orson Welles, Billy Wilder, Roman Polanski, Woody Allen, Mel Brooks, Martin Scorsese, Wes Anderson, and more. Hollywood historian, producer, and screenwriter David Weddle (“Battlestar Galactica,”
‘SIP & SHOP’ AND MEET THE MAKERS AT THIRD SPACE Community members can come to Third Space Malibu from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, to enjoy complimentary champagne and shop for local, handmade, and sustainable products while getting to know local creatives and the story behind their brands.
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Aug 25
JEWELRY-MAKING EXPERIENCE AT THIRD SPACE MALIBU
The community is invited to join Third Space Malibu’s Kidd’s Jewelry Heist “Jewelry-Making Experience” on Sunday, Aug. 25, from 12 to 5 p.m. Those who attend can create their own necklaces, bracelets, keychains, and earrings during an hourlong session with the help of a mentor. Participants can take home two unique pieces of jewelry each.
ONGOING
FARMERS MARKET
The Malibu Farmers Market
Join The Malibu Community on Saturday, July 27, at 6:30 p.m. at Malibu Bluffs Park for a free film screening of the movie “Space Jam.” Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT.
In conversation with Malibu author David Duchovny at Malibu Village Books
Ben
H. Winters, sci-fi author and screenwriter for The Tracker, elicits Duchovny’s
insights about his newest book, ‘The
Reservoir’
By BARBARA BURKE Of The Malibu Times
In the Ukrainian language that is native to some of his ancestors — his paternal grandfather Moshe came from Berdychiv, which is in modern day Ukraine, author David Duchovny’s surname means spiritual.
In literary circles, his meaningful works, which artfully allude to spirituality and sometimes metaphorically refer to fate, intrigue enthralled readers, adroitly ensnaring them in worlds of introspective main characters who valiantly strive to overcome obstacles and to comprehend their surroundings, all the while delving in perplexing metaphysical concepts.
Duchovny strode into Malibu Village Bookstore on July 7 and sat down with Ben H. Winters, an entertaining, highly imaginative and prolific alternative history and mystery/sci-fi author, whose most recent work, “Big Time,” has received rave reviews from critics.
Although the two men had never met, their meeting with the excited group of attendees who filled the small bookstore soon morphed into one of those magical Malibu gatherings wherein everyone immediately feels camaraderie with the speakers, and they with one another.
A man of many endeavors
Where to start when conversing with Duchovny, Winters wondered aloud, noting that Duchovny is, of course, an accomplished author — he has penned six books, most recently “The Reservoir” which offers readers a riveting, yet unsettling glimpse into the mind of an isolated elderly man alone in his New York flat during the pandemic as he helplessly spirals down into an abyss of self-doubt that culminates in his insanity.
However, Duchovny is also a highly respected Golden Globe-winning actor who has appeared in “The X-Files,” “Californication,” “The Chair,” “You People,” and “What Happens Later,” and most recently,
in “Reverse the Curse,” now streaming on demand.
Then, there’s the fact that he also excels at directing (“House of D” in 2004), a movie about an American artist living in Paris, and “Reverse the Curse,” among others.). Then, yet again, he’s a musician who has produced three rock albums and expects to release a new album soon — again.
No matter. Ultimately, all those assembled in the small bookstore’s standing-room-only crowd reveled in the lively colloquy that touched on all of Duchovny’s creative worlds as the jovial and affable Winters kiddingly prodded his subject to elaborate on various aspects of his prolific creative pursuits.
So, one attendee wondered, how does Duchovny decide when to write, as opposed to act, as opposed to work on an album, as opposed to direct?
Well, he essentially responded, things just happen organically and he varies his creative pursuits, if for no other reason than to assist him in navigating the vicissitudes of the movie business. That is similar to a response
Duchovny once gave to a full room of students at his alma mater, Yale, years back. There, he explained that he never meant to pursue a television acting career, “But life has a certain way of happening to you, as much as you try to steer it.”
Turning to the matter at hand — they were, of course, gathering in Malibu’s independent bookstore — Winters wondered if the author would discuss “The Reservoir,” a work centered on the main character’s high-rise apartment above Central Park’s reservoir. Did Duchovny ever live above Central Park? Indeed, the author did. Could he speak a little about the work’s central thesis. Indeed, the author could, and he did so, explaining that the book is ultimately “about our own sense of historical primacy and how we all changed in unprecedented circumstances during the pandemic.”
His main character, Duchovny divulged, “descends into the beginning of history, where the alpha makes love to the omega — although I’m not exactly sure what that means, although I wrote the phrase and the character gets subsumed into one-ness
and essentially comes to realize that we only have one another in the end.”
Generous with their time, the two speakers delightedly participated in a vibrant Q&A where attendees probed into their writing processes.
Can Duchovny pursue two or more creative projects at a time, such as acting while also writing, one attendee queried.
“My acting and writing don’t overlap,” he responded. “I can’t do both. When I’m writing fiction, I get up at 5 a.m. and work until the wee hours of the next morning — it’s glorious when I’m in that process.”
Duchovny spoke about his academic career, not in order to laud his scholarly pursuits themselves, rather to characterize them as integral to his writing acumen.
He attended Princeton University, where he earned an A.B. in English literature and earned a Master of Arts in English literature from Yale University, where he’s a dissertation short of a Ph.D.
“Writing is hard! Very hard!” Duchovny shared. “But writing books is my core accomplishment. It’s like a genetic code of
myself — if my kids really want to know who their dad is, they should read my books. Like Neil Simon says, it’s all autobiography — even the stuff you make up!”
Gracious and humble, although concurrently somewhat sardonic and hysterically witty, Duchovny began to inquire of Winters about his creative process. What is his secret sauce for being so prolific?
“I got into time travel as a genre — it really should be its own genre,” Winters opined. “Having a great editor made all the difference!”
Then came the audience’s questions. Will “The Reservoir” become a movie, this writer wanted to know. Perhaps, Duchovny implied, emphatically noting that he had no interest in adapting the work for film. What of forthcoming works? They will come, Duchovny replied, adding, “I’m most interested in writing about the deepest part of ourselves.”
For his part, Winters notes, “at the base level, any act of creativity requires one to summon self-confidence — you have to think it’s good and nurture it long enough and believe in it and it will become so.” For him, the process begins with taking an initial creative impulse, making a rough outline, and building on that nascent concept to create a work in further detail.
Agreeing, Duchovny said, “I don’t write unless I have an idea. So, I write a very basic sketch and I often reverse engineer the first couple chapters of a book.”
As for his musical endeavors, he said, “We’re recording another album and working on vocals now. I enjoyed playing at the Latitude Festival.”
To begin working on an album, he shared, “You have to pick up the guitar before you write the chords.”
The two authors’ lighthearted colloquy really struck a chord with those in attendance and proprietor Michelle Pierce wrapped up the wonderful meeting by announcing that Malibu Village Books invites readers to attend its regular programming, including storytime for youngsters on July 27 at 10:30 a.m. On Aug. 6 at 6:15 p.m., a new book club will meet for the first time and attendees will discuss “You Are Here” by David Nicholls. The classics book club meets on Aug. 13 at 6:15 p.m. to discuss “The Last Unicorn.”
Author and actor David Duchovny strode into Malibu Village Bookstore on July 7 and sat down with Ben H. Winters, an entertaining, highly imaginative and prolific alternative history and mystery/sci-fi author, to discuss Duchovny’s latest book “The Reservoir.” Photo by Barbra Burke/TMT.
A panoply of issues facing upcoming City Council candidates
City hiring struggles, harassment allegations, and traffic safety are among issues new councilmembers would confront
By BARBARA BURKE
Of The Malibu Times
Malibu’s general municipal election nomination period began July 15 and candidates for one of three city available council positions have until Aug. 9 to pull papers for the November election, if all incumbents have re-upped. If an incumbent does not pull papers, then residents have until Aug. 14 to pull papers.
To run for election, one must be 18 years old on or before election day, a United States citizen and registered to vote in the City of Malibu at the time the nomination paper is issued. Before any candidate raises or spends any money in connection with a campaign, they must first fill out and sign a Declaration of Intent to Solicit or Receive Contributions Form and the Fair Political Practices Commission Form 501 with the city clerk.
As of July 21, there are five declared candidates, two of whom are incumbents Paul Grisanti and Steve Uhring. Bruce Silverstein, whose term ends this year, has not yet declared as a candidate.
The others competing for one of the three slots are Jack Skene, a mortgage broker; Kevin Shenkman, an attorney who has long advocated that municipalities and other voting districts with at-large elections switch to district elec-
tions; and Fred Roberts.
What issues do Malibuites want candidates to address?
Of course, there are a few weeks before the deadline to declare candidacy. However, already there are a host of issues Malibuites would like candidates to consider and explain their position regarding.
Where to start?
One could first ask all candidates to articulate what their strategies would be with regard to filling vacant positions for the city, where some employees allege there is a “toxic workplace.” That’s more complicated than it sounds at first blush because fashioning solutions to the difficulty in hiring and attrition is multifaceted.
According to a consultant the city recently retained, there needs to be reorganization of some departments in the City of Malibu.
However, even if that occurs smoothly and compensation and benefits are competitive, the big elephant in the room concerns the need to provide affordable housing so employees don’t have to endure very lengthy commute times.
Thus, the employment hiring and retention issue distills down, in part, to how each candidate would support providing such housing. At question is whether any of them would advocate for the city to use one of its seven available parcels, known as Malibu Community Lands, for such a project. Perhaps candidates should inform themselves regarding their
position of the advisability and feasibility of such a possible solution. Perhaps the candidates could discuss the feasibility of building safe and affordable housing into the compensation structure for city employees, at least for those who are supposed to be enforcing such things as short-term rentals operating safely and without excessive noise.
Another big elephant in the room relates to Assistant Planning Director Adrian Fernandez’s announcement that he wanted to “finally raise the curtain on abuses and collusion that [he] has both witnessed and personally endured within the City of Malibu.” Fernandez asserts he has been harassed by other employees, councilpersons, and special interest groups during City Council meetings and in the workplace and that he has even received death threats.
Clearly, City Council candidates cannot opine about interactions between Fernandez and other employees that they have not participated in or observed. Nevertheless, it is a legitimate query to ask them to explain how they think the city could possibly re-tool its public workplace so it is perceived to be less hostile.
Events that cause traffic congestion and enormous safety risks
Residents are still reeling from how the city handled the Fourth of July party at Nobu, especially since it became clear that a person was killed and another seriously injured when a guest who attended the party caused a head-on collision.
True, the city has now announced it
will prosecute a code enforcement action and a citation has been issued. However, those actions were after the fact. Concededly, such proceedings might deter Nobu or other establishments from ignoring the city’s admonitions to not hold an event when they have not received a temporary use permit to do so. However, the question is whether the city — which states that unfortunately, it does not have the jurisdictional ability to shut down an unpermitted event — can coordinate proactively with other agencies that do have the requisite authority to close an unpermitted gathering before such an event proceeds. One also wonders whether the city could have sought a temporary restraining order on an expedited basis when the permitless Nobu informed that it was proceeding with its Independence Day event in defiance of the city’s instructions not to do so.
Hikers risking their lives to get to the trailhead
Moving on to other troublesome matters that involve serious safety concerns: One resident recently noted that “there has been a horrendous lack of oversight at Escondido Falls and many people, some pushing babies in strollers, make mad dashes across PCH as others vie for parking spaces on the dangerous highway.” Perhaps candidates could address their positions about how the city can spearhead efforts to find solutions, as opposed to our municipal representatives stating that because the MRCA has jurisdiction over the land, the city is powerless to do anything about the
extreme safety concerns.
Racing on PCH and in the canyons
Not a day goes by without one hearing the revving of engines and observing unsafe driving maneuvers and excessive speeding. Currently, efforts to synchronize the stop lights on PCH are underway, with traffic engineers maintaining that doing so will slow drivers down. Hopefully, that will happen. However, it is not a panacea.
Although LA County has jurisdiction over most roads beyond the city limits except Decker Canyon, a state highway, those vying for City Council should propose meaningful ways to address the racing and unsafe driving issues, including, but not limited to, finding ways to bolster the efforts of Operation Safe Canyons, a committee coordinated by the county supervisor’s office, California Highway Patrol, the Sheriff’s Traffic Division and the Department of Public Works.
Further, candidates should tell the electorate their opinions regarding the city retaining law enforcement to conduct draconian patrols for several months to a year. Perhaps doing so would send a meaningful message to those committing traffic infractions. Trying to accomplish that by increasing enforcement may be money well spent that could save lives. There are, of course, a plethora of other pressing issues facing City Council candidates. As time progresses, The Malibu Times will feature each of the competing candidates and the major issues they propose to address.
access, emergency response and interpretation, and proactively address the effects of sea level rise.
Other key project elements within the approximately 91acre area include expansion, restoration and enhancement of the existing lagoon and open space habitats; expansion of the existing Caltrans PCH bridge to improve endangered fish passage and habitat; determination of the fate of the Topanga Ranch Motel; the development of a visitor’s hub within Topanga State Park with interpretive facilities and a trail system; relocation of Topanga Beach facilities further inland to protect from wave damage; and placement of native soils in the nearshore to nourish area beaches.
To learn more about the project and for updates on how you can participate, please visit topangalagoonrestoration.org
2024 November Election nomination period runs through Aug. 9
The nomination period for candidates running for Malibu City Council in the Nov. 5 General Municipal Election opened on Monday, July 15, and ends Aug. 9 (unless one or more incumbents do not file, in which case the nomination period will be extended to Wednesday, Aug. 14).
Three City Council seats are up for election, each for a fouryear term. Nomination packets may be picked up in person from the City Clerk’s Office at Malibu City Hall (23825 Stuart Ranch Road) throughout the nomination period during the City Clerk’s office hours, which are posted
To schedule an appointment to pull nomination paperwork to begin the nomination process, email City Clerk Kelsey Pettijohn at KPettijohn@MalibuCi -
ty.org or call (310) 456-2489, ext. 228. Both forms are available on the Elections webpage along with other information on dates, voter registration, voteby-mail ballots, and candidates.
Before any candidate raises or spends any money in connection with their campaign, they must first fill out and sign the Declaration of Intent to Solicit and Receive Contributions Form and the Fair Political Practices Commission Form 501 and file them with the City Clerk.
Malibu City Council Special Meeting
The Malibu City Council convened for a special meeting on Monday, July 22, at 1 p.m. The meeting immediately moved into a closed session, after which there were no announcements or reports made to the public.
The meeting was to address “Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing litigation” pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). The specific case to be discussed is “City of Malibu v. Federal Aviation Administration, et al.” (9th Cir. 2024), Case No. 24-2503.
The Malibu City Council’s next regular meeting will take place on Monday, Aug. 12.
Malibu Rebuilds
Rebuilding from the Woolsey Fire remains a top priority for the city. Here are the current Woolsey Fire rebuild statistics. See continuously updated statistics on the Rebuild Portal. Out of 465 destroyed homes:
• Single-family home rebuild applications submitted: 372 (of which 362 have been approved by the Planning Department)
• Single-family home rebuild applications under planning review: 10 Single-family homes complete: 167
• Multifamily building units complete: 18
• Multifamily building permits issued: 18 Projects under construction: 123
• Inspections approved: 10,333
• Inspections total: 18,304 Single-family home rebuild building permits issued: 290
Take the Coastal Vulnerability Assessment Survey
Malibu community members are invited to take the survey to give their input on the projected impacts of sea-level rise and climate change to the community as part of the City’s Coast -
al Vulnerability Assessment. Community input is vital to the success of the Assessment. Take the two-minute survey by visiting surveymonkey.com/r/ GGZ52S6.
In California, nearly four dozen coastal jurisdictions have completed vulnerability assessments to understand the potential effects of sea-level rise and related hazards in order prepare for potential impacts to residences, businesses, built infrastructure, and the natural environment.
Malibu’s Coastal Vulnerability Assessment aims to educate the community about existing coastal conditions in Malibu and the future vulnerability of the city’s built and natural coastal resources to projected sea-level rise, tidal inundation, storm flooding, and coastal erosion in the near- term (present-2049), mid-term (20502060), and long-term (20802100).
Visit the Coastal webpage at malibucity.org/coastal to see the draft Coastal Vulnerability Assessment report, interactive GIS map, and videos of the recent workshops.
For more information, call (310) 456-2489, ext. 390, or email mbuilding@malibucity. org
Planning solar permit reviews streamlined
In an effort to streamline the permitting process for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, the Planning Department has determined that a zoning review of roof-top photovoltaic systems is no longer required. Members of the public may now submit these directly to Building Safety for review through the Development Portal. Not only does this measure expedite the permitting process for solar PV permits.
Note that the Planning Department will continue to review ground-mounted solar PV systems to ensure that these systems are in compliance with applicable development standards. For more information, visit the Planning Department webpage.
Malibu Bluffs Park
Multipurpose Field closed
The Multipurpose Field at Malibu Bluffs Park will be closed for bi-annual rest and renovation July 8 through Aug. 9. The rest and renovation are important in keeping the field safe and playable throughout the year. Other facilities at Malibu Bluffs Park will remain open.
Parents and city leaders meet to brainstorm restoring school bus service
Lack of drivers is obstacle in getting SMMUSD general education buses rolling again
By JUDY ABEL Special to The Malibu Times
Malibu parents and city leaders are collaborating on finding solutions to getting public school students to campus now that the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District can no longer provide bus service. While the district does not provide general education students transportation in Santa Monica, that lack of bus service was announced to Malibu last month due to a severe bus driver shortage. Special education students will not be affected, but for the nearly 100 Malibu students who rely on the bus to get to school, their families are desperate to find a solution.
Malibu City Councilmember Marianne Riggins, who serves on the School District Separation Ad Hoc Committee, and Councilmember Paul Grisanti, who serves on that committee and also on the School Safety Committee, attended a meeting July 15 with parent leaders exploring various strategies to restore bus service. With school starting again Aug. 22, there isn’t much time to figure out a solution to get kids safely to school.
Malibu High School/Malibu Middle School PTSA President Kevin Keegan shared the meeting was productive even though this pressing problem has not been solved yet.
“The city is supportive and wants to offer their assistance in whatever way is feasible to come up with a short-term solution,” he said. “We have a shortterm problem we’re trying to solve. Longer-term, we want to confirm that the service will be not only reinstated, but be more reliable in the future. We’re working on both fronts.
“Clearly, the bus driver shortage is the primary
Malibu Mayor Doug Stewart stated, “We have made every possible effort to work through mediation with SMMUSD, but unfortunately, we could not find a solution that adequately reflects the interests and aspirations of our community — our priority remains to provide our children with the best possible educational environment, tailored to the specific needs of Malibu.”
The city’s press release added, “Although the parties had reached an agreement on the revenue sharing agreement, the recent mediation sessions had not yielded progress on the two remaining
Marlins could not secure swim time at the community pool and were forced to rent the pool from the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District at the inconvenient time of 6:30 a.m.
After months of pleading with city officials, the Marlins were able to share pool usage with the Seawolves program this summer by securing a separate contract with the city. Recently, the city heard from three vendors, including the Marlins, MAF, and another group seeking to become the sole aquatics program vendor for Malibu.
issue. Since we met with the district July 10, I think there’s been a surge in effort to seek alternative potential pools of candidates by both parents and the district,” said Keegan.
At the July 10 meeting, SMMUSD officials said the problem is not the budget for general education bus service that already offers a competitive salary and benefits. The district has been actively recruiting new drivers but is faced with potential hires’ ineligibility, SMMUSD staff turnover, California State school bus driver certification standards, and Malibu’s distance from eligibility pools. Many drivers choose to work in Los Angeles, closer to their homes.
The group of parent and city leaders are exploring
agreements: the Operational Agreement and the Joint Powers Authority Agreement. Consequently, the city believes it is a better use of its resources to return to the County Committee Process.”
The city’s statement further explained, “By resuming the petition process with the County Committee, the city aims to gain greater control over educational resources, curricula, and school management, ensuring that the unique characteristics of the community are effectively addressed — put simply, this move will allow Malibu to achieve local control as quickly as possible.”
Readers may recall that in 2020, City Councilmembers Rick Mullen and Karen Farrer served on the city’s ad hoc committee. In October 2020, that committee
Robert Brinkmann, president of the Marlins, said after a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and bidding the Marlins won a three-year contract starting Sept. 3.
The city’s website announced signups will go live in August for the fall season programs.
In addition to Masters swimming from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., there will be classes based on age groups ranging from youngsters to teenagers in different categories and then for adults who don’t want to swim in the early morning hours.
All swim programs begin after school is out at Malibu High School, on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. On Fridays, pro -
the possibility of hiring a bus service separate from the district that could service students coming from Santa Monica, Sunset Mesa, Big Rock, Las Flores, and a few other local neighborhoods for transportation to Webster Elementary, Malibu Middle, and Malibu High. While trying to solve this problem however, they are likely to face the same issues as the district.
Under the tight time frame before school starts, there is currently no feasible solution on the table yet.
“There are a lot of factors that have to be taken into play. First and foremost, the fundamental cornerstone into establishing that kind of service in ensuring that it’s safe for students,” Keegan said adding that the
reported that negotiations regarding the financial arrangements of the separation stalled. Thus, the council decided to move forward with the petition.
Subsequently, the parties paused the petition proceedings to pursue mediation. Now, the city deems the mediation process to be at an impasse and has therefore again reinstated the petition process.
SMMUSD’s Response:
In response, SMMUSD issued a strong statement noting first that LACOE “has been made aware of this unexpected decision by Malibu and will announce next steps in the petition consideration process.”
Elaborating, SMMUSD Board of Ed-
grams start at 4:30, and on weekends swimming is in the morning. If there is criticism about achieving competitiveness in the Marlins’ program, Ran wanted to put that to rest, saying, “I’m a very competitive guy. I was a former professional swimmer. All my friends and family members are currently still involved in competitive swimming. It’s all I do and think about. Our top priority is being competitive; any swim team, that’s what you’d like.”
Ran does not advocate for weekly swim meets, however, saying, “They are very tiring and long. You only swim once or twice. You do need swim meets to qualify for big meets and there are one or two big meets a year, but
service would have to be of “the highest quality.”
Whether this problem can be solved by school’s Aug. 22 start is the big question. Keegan said, “There is hope. That’s obviously mixed with concern. The city is a partner in this. They want to be resourceful and supportive.”
The parent group sent an email this week saying, “Bus service is important for parents whose children do not use the buses because having this fundamental school service operational helps to maintain and boost enrollment in our schools. Increased enrollment in Malibu public schools can benefit all our students and specifically your child or children because it ensures our public schools’ funding is sufficient and growing.
“This should not be parents’ problem. We (the Malibu PTAs and AMPS) believe this is a fundamental school service essential for our school district, especially considering the unique nature of our transportation environment. The primary access road is one of the most dangerous highways in California. Also, the commute time from some of our neighborhoods can be between two-to-three hours daily, which, for many families, is almost impossible to schedule.
“Based on the July 10 SMMUSD presentation by Superintendent Dr. Shelton and his team, we do believe SMMUSD is dedicating time and resources this summer trying to restore general education bus service as soon as possible. SMMUSD has followed up with us since the in-person meeting last Wednesday (July 10) and, while no promises were made, SMMUSD conveyed a sincere desire to stay on top of this issue until it is resolved.”
The parent group hopes to provide a status update so “parents in August can plan accordingly,” Keegan stated. “Our intention is to keep parents updated with any breakthroughs and regular messages.”
At press time there was confirmation that a formal short-term solution was submitted to the district for their consideration. A reply is expected from the district by next week.
ucation Vice President Jon Kean, a unification subcommittee member, stated, “We are extremely disappointed that the city has chosen this path that will now inevitably delay this process by many years.”
Kean added, “after years of hard work, we were less than three months away from forming two independent school districts that could provide similar programs to what exists today on day one of operation. More work was needed to finalize the agreements, but to walk away from a potential solution that meets the core tenets of our mediation and longheld goals is the city’s choice, and it is unconscionable. In three months, we could have achieved what community members have sought for decades.”
swimming a meet every weekend I think is not good. One, maybe two meets a month is much more relevant. Training is where it’s at. Swim meets don’t make you faster. Workouts do.”
Ran mentioned 16-year-old Marshal Lazar of Malibu, who qualified for the Summer Age Group Championships in Riverside. He’ll swim the 100 breaststroke this week.
“I set up a two-year plan with him because he wants to go to college, to a Division I swim program,” the coach said. “We’re going to see some talents coming up, swimming fast times and breaking records.
“We’re going to be able to supply Coach Hayden [Goldberg]
SMMUSD attorney David Soldani stated, “The district created a timeline to complete unification once and for all in partnership with the city. Going back to a fatally flawed 2017 petition is a baffling decision and the district has no choice but to fight the city’s attempt to disenfranchise SMMUSD students residing in Santa Monica.”
Soldani also stated that “the district remains willing to reinstate the mutually agreed upon timeline and attempt to complete the unification process by the end of October, but this cannot occur while it must fight a petition that has been proven to be unfair.”
The Malibu Times will keep readers updated regarding further developments.
and [Mike] Mulligan from Malibu High School with the best and most competitive swimmers that we can. We’re seeing some amazing talent. Success is going to come Malibu’s way. We’re going to get swimmers to Division I swim programs in college.”
The Malibu Times reached out to the longtime and once sole swimming vendor, MAF. President Joe Sichta asked for time in providing a response. Reached again, Sichta declined to comment.
Brinkmann invited any swimmer, competitive or not to swim with the Marlins club.
“Not only are we open to all swimmers, but the whole idea behind our club is that it’s democratic and transparent. If anybody doesn’t like what we’re doing and wants to make a difference, they’re welcome to join our club. They’re welcome to join our board, and they’re welcome to help us run it. The whole point behind everything we’ve done is to give the community a voice.”
“The swimmers that are swimming competitively for the most part were trained by Erik,” he said. “We have competitive swimmers in the Marlins. Anybody who wants to compete can compete. The difference between us and the MAF is that we are also open to people who just like to swim and want to learn how to swim better and don’t necessarily want to go compete.
The Malibu community of parents and city leaders are looking for ways to continue bussing for students for the upcoming school year. File Photo
REAL ESTATE
have led to numerous environmental success stories across the coast.”
This comprehensive tool evaluates water quality by analyzing bacteria pollution at over approximately 700 beaches stretching from Tijuana up through Washington.
Southern California beaches (Santa Barbara to San Diego counties) got 90 percent A or B grades in the summer. Northern California beaches (Del Norte to Marin counties) also earned 90 percent A or B summer grades, while Central California beaches (San Francisco to San
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the meeting ready to respond to any questions.
Executive Liaison of Special Projects Ryan Snyder led the presentation and said their goal is to have a draft and final study done by the end of December.
“So we’re pretty tight timeline here, things will happen relatively quickly,” Snyder said. “Of course we’re not going to make everyone happy, we’re going to do our best. We want to see what the priorities are from the greatest numbers.”
The PCH Master Plan will include community
Luis Obispo counties) notched 84 percent A or B marks.
The organization assigns annual A-to-F grades to approximately 700 beaches along the Pacific Coast based on levels of bacterial pollution, from Washington state to Baja. The lower the grade, the greater the chance of ocean-users getting sick.
“The Beach Report Card is accessible to the public through both a website and a mobile app, entirely free of charge, underscoring our commitment to public health and environmental stewardship,” their report says. “These efforts aim to enhance water quality and have motivated municipalities and agencies to implement measures that
stakeholder engagement activities and community outreach meetings to gather input on various traffic calming measures and other street improvements, including a “boulevard” roadway.
The presentation also included a chart on the crashes that occur on PCH.
“We want to conduct this study primarily with crashes in mind,” Snyder continued. “Safety is really what we’re looking at here and we’ve identified where crashes have occurred in the last five years. Pedestrian and bicycle crashes, so we’re looking at all types of crashes.”
Caltrans District 7 Deputy District Director Marlon Regisford mentioned the first in-person meeting they held on July 11 at Malibu City Hall.
Heal the Bay also encourages beachgoers to look for updated water quality grades for their local beaches at beachreportcard.org and freshwater recreation areas at healthebay.org/riverreportcard.
Quinn recommends waiting at least three days after rain before swimming; don’t swim within 100 yards of a storm drain, and “Know before you go,” being informed by the Heal the Bay Report Card before visiting any beaches.
“Just in the last two years things have been relatively consistent,” Quinn said.
“This is an effort that will impact the future of PCH,” Regisford said.
Some concepts included adding bike lanes, buffered colored bike lanes, and roundabouts, as well as adding a gateway signal to motorists that they are entering a new location.
“Gateways signal to motorists that they are entering a different type of zone from where they’ve been,” Snyder said. “If they are entering down the road pretty fast and they come into a narrower section of the street, they immediately slow down, so gateways can be a tool as well that we can use.”
One of the most popular proposals is to add trees in the middle lane of PCH. From the Public
Safety Commission, Chair Chris Frost attended the meeting and emphasized the importance of having the center lane open for emergency personnel.
“We won’t be able to pick everyone’s options, but this will narrow the options,” Snyder said.
The next meeting is on Aug. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Malibu City Hall. Caltrans added two virtual workshops to discuss their PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study on July 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Sept. 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. For background information, review the Fact Sheet at malibucity.org/DocumentCenter. For further questions, please contact: D7.System. Planning@dot.ca.gov.
Dr. Tania Pineda-En-
riquez, at the July 17 press conference.
Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT
Malibu Life
Children’s Lifesaving Foundation wilderness camps return for the summer
The organization continues to provide resources that create an
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With summer in full swing, over 400 students have experienced a summer of exploring and learning so far with the Children’s Lifesaving Foundation at King Gillette Ranch and CLF Coastal Eco-Mariners Surf Camps at Zuma Beach.
CLF provides a great mix of classic camp activities like swimming, arts and crafts classes, special wilderness hikes, and learning about live animals that live in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
Over the years, the nonprofit’s three program platforms (Living, Learning, Enrichment) have helped thousands of at-risk and homeless youths and families. “Living” identifies and provides support to LA families living in shelters. “Learning” provides at-risk children with a place to study, along with mentors and tutors, and continues that support from kindergarten through high school.
“Enrichment” provides experiences including beach trips to Malibu, summer camp, and holiday parties.
Volunteer Extraordinaire and Fundraising Consultant Suzanne Smith said the program helps kids feel comfortable about learning and exploring.
“This group of third- and fifth-grad -
ers are a perfect age; they’re so good to work with, they’re so curious, and they’re so sweet, and that’s why this program is so amazing because it provides them the resources that they need,” Smith said. Smith said the program also helps kids
respect the land they explore.
“All this land is sacred land and we weren’t the first people here and we need to have respect for it and reverence for it and enjoy it, it’s here for us to enjoy,” she said. “It’s so good to just be in nature
and be out and just explore and see the excitement over a frog or bunny rabbit.”
Smith also hopes CLF will have its own venue rather than renting out a location like King Gillette Ranch.
“My deep passion is to be able to make
enough where I can build a camp for them so they don’t have to worry about where their events will be held,” she said. “They can hold every event there; they don’t have to rent out a venue because
Santa Monica Visitor Center hosts reception for artist Arnie Rudman
Hidden Nature of Wood and Stone art exhibit and sale showcases the natural world’s power, resilience, and mystery
By EMMANUEL LUISSI
Showcasing the beauty of California’s natural lands, Arnie Rudman’s wood and stone exhibit and sale at the Santa Monica Mountains Visitor Center is a display of new life for weath
ered stone and reclaimed wood.
Running July 3-28, Rudman’s art gallery is a beautiful blend of unique stone and woodworks made from a variety of different carving and crafting practices. His work combines materials retaining their natural textures and characteristics with finely crafted and polished stone and wood, creating unique bowls, vases, sculptures, and more.
Santa Monica Mountains Visitor Center Store and Events Manager Sophia Wong hosted the Meet the Artist reception and said guests were astounded by Rudman’s work. Rudman’s exhibit is the center’s first-ever wood and stone carving exhibit and Wong was excited to showcase the local artist’s work.
“Our guests have been very impressed with the exhibit and I’ve been hearing ‘I’ve never seen something quite like
this, I’ve never seen anything like this wood!’” Wong said.
Rudman began creating stone sculptures over 20 years ago, finding inspiration from sculptors he met in Italy. Rudman returned to Southern California where he began to create his own alabaster sculptures based out of Art City Studios in Ventura.
Rudman, a now-retired dentist, called
his passion for stone sculpting a “natural progression” from the small-scale sculpting he’d practiced in his dentistry.
“Depending on the look, colors, and shapes of a stone, I would take it home and begin to work on them with grinding tools, getting them in to shape, making them finer and finer and in the end I would find myself using my dental
Special to The Malibu Times
SAMANTHA BRAVO Of The Malibu Times
Seven-year-old Gabriel Carter took this photo, submitted by his father Sean, of an owl in their yard in Malibu.
Photo by Gabriel Carter
The Children’s Lifesaving Foundation has begun its summer camps at King Gillette Ranch. Program directors and travel supervisors smile for a photo during their camp session at the ranch on June 28.
Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT.
PEOPLE
Frankie on the Beach
MALIBU SEEN
By Benjamin Marcus, Entertainment Editor
A tribute to a man’s best friend (2016-2024)
Afrequent Zinque habitue
like your Humble Narrator, there is a darkly mysterious dude who is a ringer for the guy who does video editing for me — the Beethoven of Final Cut Pro. This chap saw my bruised, battered, and tattered New Yorker bag that hangs from my bike, took pity and gave me a BABB (Bad Ass Beach Bag) labeled Frankie on the Beach. It has separate pockets for guns and drugs and could even fit my beloved laptop. Always grateful for kindness, I got the scoop on this chap.
At Zinque — along with that BABB — you gave me some background: Grew up in Manhattan, went to a private boys school in Canada and went to Yale. Yale for economics and political science
So if you are a Manhattanite from a place with a population density of 74,807-plus people per square mile and now you are in the Malibu with 640 people per square mile, I get to use my favorite line from “Blazing Saddles”: “What’s a dazzling urbanite like you doing in a rustic setting like this?”
I spent most of my life in big cities — New York and Los Angeles. About nine or 10 years ago, I spent a day in Malibu, and I felt at home almost immediately. You can be yourself and no one cares
was “How is our boy Frankie?”
Describe your relationship with Frankie?
Frankie by far has been my best friend, and without getting too teary-eyed here: I miss him so much but it has given me even more purpose with Frankie on the Beach. I want to create a legacy in Frankie’s name. Everyone has been asking me “Will you replace Frankie?”
This is Malibu so I won’t hesitate to ask: Did you consider having Frankie cloned?
cool and the ones I have gotten to know well are so interesting that I actually look forward to hanging out with them. More than I can say when I was living in Bel Air, prior to moving to Malibu permanently. All it took was spending that one special day in Malibu and I was sold on the place!!
The other thing that is a bit of a drag: Malibu closes so early and there is not much nightlife, but it seems like it’s maybe changing soon.
how rich or poor you are. Everyone relates to you at the same level — there are exceptions, but far and few.
So I ended up buying a house on Malibu Road and made my new life in Malibu. What made it complete was when I got my dog Frankie — he made living at the beach even more enjoyable.
Tell us about Frankie: Species? Age? Temperament? Who is Frankie?? He is the best dog in the world, ha ha. He was one of the friendliest dogs, everyone’s best friend. A big Rottweiler, 125 pounds to be exact. Frankie died a month before his 8-year birthday. Everyone in Malibu who knew Frankie loved him. In fact, the first thing most people would ask when they ran into me at Zinque, Ollo, or the local grocery store
Burt’s Eye View:
I did, for a minute. It’s like $50,000. I was actually planning on starting the process at the end of July on Frankie’s birthday, July 31.
In 2017 Barbara Streisand cloned her Coton de Tulear Sammie into Miss Violet and Miss Scarlett. In 2016, Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg paid $100,000 to clone their Jack Russell terrier Shannon into Deena and Evita. There’s no way to replace a dog like Frankie but I do intend to get a new puppy. Not sure when but life without a dog is not a complete life — at least not for me!
Can you say in 50 words or less what you love and hate about Malibu?
My biggest pet peeve about Malibu is the PCH and how dangerous it is. I think we can all agree. What I love about Malibu: The people are
Phone in the pouch
PERSPECTIVE
By Burt Ross, Contributed Column
Back in early May, I went to two comedy specials at the Hollywood Bowl. I heard Bill Burr on Friday night and John Mulaney on Saturday night. I don’t know what I was thinking. I have never been known for moderation, but I took on a bit more than I could chew. If I were not the oldest person in attendance each night, I was most certainly close to it. On both occasions I narrowly avoided being trampled by 18,000 young folk all leaving the Bowl at the same time. Each night, all of us in attendance were required to put our cellphones in a pouch and keep them there during the performance. At the end of the show as you were exiting the Bowl, staff would open your pouch with some kind of contraption and give you back your most prized possession. I couldn’t help but think what a fabulous idea this was. The promoters clearly did not want people to record the performances and then post them on YouTube. I was overjoyed to put my phone away
tools,” Rudman said. Over the next decade, Rudman became very skilled in sculpting with stone-like marble, alabaster, calcite, and other stones and soon was invited to a meeting of wood carvers in Oxnard. He developed skills in a new sculpting process involving knives on smaller materials.
Rudman sought his next challenge, doing wood turning, a process of shaping wood using a lathe. This desire to continue to hone his skills led him to a class in Provo, Utah.
“I loved it. I came home immediately and ordered my own lathe,” Rudman explained, “I found that there was a more immediate gratification with wood turning. With stone sculpting it could take me months to get the object that I’m working on, whereas wood shapes pretty quickly, within a couple of hours.”
He is now a master sculptor, capable of combining stone sculpting, wood carving, and wood turning into unique pieces, retaining natural shaping,
for a few hours and actually experience something first-hand rather than through a gadget.
Let’s face it — we are all addicted to our cellphones. I have heard about cellphones going off at funerals, and I frequently see people crossing a road looking at their cellphones, completely oblivious to approaching cars. We need to have the phone at our ready 24/7. We sleep with it. We cannot survive without it.
I, for one, check the weather every five minutes on my phone, as if weather patterns changed that quickly. Then I check breaking news every few minutes. God forbid that something might happen in the world, and I wouldn’t be among the first to know it.
How refreshing it was to put my phone away for a few hours. No, I did not suffer withdrawal symptoms. I was able to quit cold turkey.
Perhaps we could each buy a pouch and put our cell phones in it, not for a few hours, but for an entire day. I realize that it would be extraordinarily difficult for most of us to relinquish our lifeline to the world, but it just might be worth the try.
grooves, and pores of wood and stones with finely carved and polished complementary materials.
Rudman explained that when beginning a piece, often he isn’t certain what the result will be but allows the process to be a natural flow of ideas, allowing for accidents or unforeseen changes in material to be an opportunity for a change in artistic identity.
“Lots of time it’s a living thought as I’m going along. It’s rare that I’ll go from start to finish knowing exactly where I’ll end up,” Rudman reflected. “The wood talks to me. I know it could sound corny and a lot of artists use that term, but it really does evolve as I’m working on it.”
Among the beautiful work displayed at the Visitor Center is a collection of work incorporating wood from the 2017 Thomas Fire. Rudman breathes new life into the singed, scorched, and blackened wood, bringing out the beautiful reddish, amber hue of it, making this work stand apart from other pieces in the gallery. Among this collection is a beautiful open-cut vase with sculpted maple leaves
dancing along the sides, as well as a sculpture of a pouring water pitcher, a combination of stone and wood.
A standout among the collection is two very realistic, finely cut and polished cowboy hats that hung from a wooden stand.
Wong said she has received the most comments regarding the hats.
“People really are astounded by the hats, they believe they’re real hats. People keep saying ‘I’ve never seen anything like this wood!’” Wong said.
Wong explained that she has struggled to select her favorite piece in the gallery because so many stand out to her.
“His work is exquisite and it’s very, very detailed,” she said. “Our guests admire the detail that he puts into his work. It’s true art, museum quality work.”
Rudman’s Hidden Nature of Wood and Stone art exhibit and sale will continue through July 28 and a portion of the funds from art sales will be used to support art and cultural programs in the park. For more information please contact samo@ wnpa.org.
I’m trying to persuade Zinque to breathe life back into karaoke night, which COVID killed at Cafe Habana. That night was hopping, and it’s what Malibu should have more of.
I would love a livelier music scene here. Not sure if that is possible though. You need people to come here to support. People are too scared to drive the PCH at night.
I want to thank you for the Frankie on the Beach canvas bag. I know what I’m doing for people next Christmas. How much do they retail for?
I have a few left selling for $55 retail.
From your website it looks like Frankie on the Beach is a company selling fur-care products for dogs.
I mean, yeah, that is just part of the business but I feel like there
is much more to Frankie on the Beach. I started it with the ultimate vision of building a lifestyle brand for dogs and their “pawrents.” All our products are natural and not full of chemicals. Our apparel line for both the owners and dogs (more to come on that — think “Twinning”) are made out of sustainable organic materials. The apparel line is vintage cool T-shirts and hoodies for now but we are definitely going to add some cool styles and designs. We currently have hoodies that have been going like hot cakes. Our next move is creating identical hoodies for our dogs hence the concept of “Twinning”
An homage to your dog. A dogage?
People and their dogs are “one.”
If you are a dog owner you know how important your dog is to you — you would do and spend anything on your dog.
Was Frankie a water dog? Did he jump in and swim and chase seals or did he bark at the waves and dodge them?
He barked at the waves. Not much of a water dog.
From your website: “Lastly, Frankie is creating his own special fund that will help the homeless vaccinate their own companions. We all know how special a dog is to us. It doesn’t matter where you are in life. Whether
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Continued from B1
the money they spend could be going back to these families.”
Traveling Program Supervisor for the LA’s Best afterschool program Michelle Moreno said she is glad the organization is still going strong.
“We’ve been doing it for so many years,” Moreno said. “They do their arts and crafts, they do their hike, right now they’re doing a relay race, … they go home exhausted, but they really love it.”
CLF Founder Maria D’Angelo, who recently announced her retirement, was at the wilderness camp on June 28 at King Gillette Ranch.
“This is our 31st summer, even though I’m retired, I’m so happy to be here,” D’Angelo said. “It’s really just fun for me, being here with them, and seeing the kids enjoy themselves. I think that’s the most important thing.”
Traveling staff member for LA’s Best Alex Perez said some kids have been to the parks before but no matter if it’s someone’s first or third time, the trips make an impact.
“There’s an impact, there’s a lot of kids that live in the inner city, and they don’t get to experience wilderness so the fact that they’re here, it’s a new experience, they love it,” he said. “I just recently met Maria and Sean and the whole family at the holiday dinner and they’re great, these kids know they’re going somewhere good, they don’t really know what they’re expecting and when they see everything — they remember it, even if it’s a oneday thing, they’ll remember it forever.”
CLF Program Director Sean McCaffery shared some of the activities the kids have enjoyed so far.
“The Children’s Lifesaving Foundation’s Wilderness Camps at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas and CLF Coastal Eco-Mariners Surf Camps at Zuma Beach in Malibu is really an amazing experience,” McCaffery said. “It has been a joy to work for CLF for over two decades. Last week at our Wilderness Camp, we had two amazing firewomen come from the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Explorer Program to speak about their work. We hire great counselors and educators, like hiking master Rob Remedi, some amazing animal educators to bring actual tarantulas, snakes, fuzzy friends and more for each camper to interact with and learn about, we have an awesome crafts component, as well as outdoor relays and games which complete a very innovative, classic, and most important free camp experience for the youth we serve.”
Students have also attended their free camp for all project and Project Angel Wings Holiday programs for the past 30 years.
CLF Executive Director Francesca McCaffrey said the California Coastal Commission Whale Tail Grant is also the signature sponsor of their CLF Coastal Eco-Mariners Surf Camp once again this season.
“We are so grateful to the wonderful individual friends and supporters and terrific funders like the City of Malibu, the Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation, the Dwight Stuart Youth Fund, the
you are rich, poor, or homeless, dogs will love you unconditionally. Let’s help others keep their dogs healthy.
“Frankie and I want to help so if you decide to purchase anything from Frankie on the Beach a percentage of the sales proceeds is going to a non-profit fund to kick start this mission.”
OK, that’s a very nice thing to do. Homelessness is loneliness, but having a dog companion can make a huge difference. There was a guy who came through Malibu riding a bike with a cat in a cage. They had many adventures. I followed them on Facebook. Do you give the money directly to homeless people, or is there a system or organization?
No, that would not be a wise move. We are in the middle of creating processes around this foundation — frankieonthebeach.org. The idea would be to work with local vets and subsidize vaccinations or, have a mobile vet service for the homeless.
Frankie on the Beach mobile grooming service — this is another segment of the business that I am currently putting a plan together on. I need to find the right staff, etc. Customer service is important especially when it comes to caring for people’s dogs. Ask the dog grooming service that took care of Frankie’s grooming needs, they will vouch for that! For more information visit frankieonthebeach.net
CA Fire Foundation, the Venable Foundation, The Lavine-Ortiz Family, the James Joseph Ford Foundation, Whole Foods Community Giving, and many others, including an amazing, anonymous angel,” she said.
The City of Malibu gave the CLF the very first grant in 1993 to refurbish the bathrooms at the Circle X Ranch, an abandoned campsite in Malibu which the organization refurbished with volunteer help and donated materials and for their efforts received two five-year leases from the National Park Services. It was at the Circle X Ranch that their Camp for All program began. Since July 7, 1993, over 90,000 underserved youth and families have attended their free Camp4 All programs each summer. Malibu City Councilmember Paul Grisanti presented D’Angelo with the Malibu Certificate of the City at the CLF’s 30th Anniversary Gala on Dec. 2, 2023 (and the City of Los Angeles also awarded her their Certificate of the City from Mayor Karen Bass that night.) The City of Malibu also awarded D’ Angelo the Citizen of the Year Award in 1994.
McCaffrey said June 28’s camp was dedicated to the memory of one of their very first and most beloved benefactors, Mr. Bob Salka, who will always be remembered by CLF staff, volunteers and families.
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Frankie was a friendly Rottweiler known to many in Malibu. His owner has created a business, Frankie on the Beach, in his honor, a business that sells beach bags, and potentially a mobile grooming service. Contributed Photo
Children’s Lifesaving Foundation Program Director Sean McCaffrey (left) and Camp Counselor Dylan McCaffrey are shown at King Gillette Ranch. Contributed photo.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:
ROSEMARY ELLEN OLIVE
CASE NO. 24STPB04020
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ROSEMARY ELLEN OLIVE.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KIMBERLY A. LINEBERRY in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KIMBERLY A. LINEBERRY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited 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 in this court as follows: 08/01/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 17-01054-CICA Title No. 170393779-CA-VOI A.P.N. 4449-015-014 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/26/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Maryam Toofer, Trustee of the Big Rock Trust, dated December 30, 2002 Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 04/07/2008 as Instrument No. 20080592339 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: : 08/12/2024 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $4,406,549.21 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 20743 Big Rock Drive, Malibu, CA 90265 A.P.N.: 4449-015-014 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have
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THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:
1. THE CAREGIVERS
6230 WILSHIRE BLVD. STE A PMB 2300, LOS ANGELES, CA 90048, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): 1. KEITH GORE
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF LCP AMENDMENT MATERIALS
The Malibu Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on MONDAY, August 19, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA and via teleconference on the projects identified below.
HOUSING ELEMENT
General Plan Amendment No. 20-001, Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 24-001, and Zoning Text Amendment No. 24-002 – The proposed project involves a General Plan Amendment to adopt the 20212029 Housing Element Sixth Cycle update. The Housing Element includes an analysis of the community’s housing needs, opportunities and constraints, as well as policies and programs to facilitate the construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of housing for all economic segments of the community.
The proposed project includes corresponding amendments to the Local Coastal Program and Malibu Municipal Code including amendments to the following sections: definitions, permitted uses, residential development standards, density bonus, Affordable Housing Overlay, development standards for special uses, parking standards and reasonable accommodation.
APPLICANT: City of Malibu
LOCATION: Citywide
APPLICATION FILED: November 15, 2021
CASE PLANNER: Joyce Parker-Bozylinski, Contract Planner jparkerbozylinski@gmail.com
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 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. Therefore, because the Housing Element would involve adoption of a policy document which does not, in and of itself, include any proposed development, and would not require rezoning or facilitate development beyond what is currently allowed in the City’s General Plan, it can therefore be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption of the 2021-2029 Housing Element update would have a significant effect on the environment.
In addition, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.9, CEQA does not apply to activities and approvals by the City as necessary for the preparation and adoption of an LCP amendment. This application is for an amendment to the LCP, which must be certified by the California Coastal Commission (CCC) before it takes effect. LCP Local Implementation Plan (LIP) Section 1.3.1 states that the provisions of the LCP take precedence over any conflict between the LCP and the City’s Zoning Ordinance. In order to prevent inconsistency between the LCP and the City’s Zoning Ordinance, if the LCP amendment is approved, the City must also approve the corollary amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. This amendment is necessary for the preparation and adoption of the LCPA and because they are entirely dependent on, related to, and duplicative of the exempt activity, they are subject to the same CEQA exemption.
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 on the City’s website at malibucity.org/housingelement and 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: July 25, 2024
NOTICE OF HEARING TO CONDUCT MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUSINESS LICENSE COMMISSION TO CONDUCT ADDRESS OF PREMISES: 22837 PACIFIC COAST HWY, UNIT C, MALIBU, CA 90265
NAME OF APPLICANT: LEE LA WADEE REFLEXOLOGY / MANTHANA ADISA
DATE OF HEARING: 07/31/2024
TIME OF HEARING: 09:15 A.M. ``ANY PERSON HAVING OBJECTIONS TO THE GRANTING OF THE LICENSE MAY, AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE DATE ABOVE NAMED, FILE WITH THE BUSINESS LICENSE COMMISSION HIS OBJECTIONS IN WRITING GIVING HIS REASONS THEREFOR, AND HE MAY APPEAR AT THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE HEARING AND BE HEARD RELATIVE THERETO`` OFFICE OF THE COMMISSION: BUSINESS LICENSE COMMISSION 500 W. TEMPLE STREET, RM 374 LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-23-972697BF Order No.: 230627754-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/28/2014. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER . A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): COLLIN M. SCHINDLER, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY AND VANESSA GARCIA, HIS NON-VESTED SPOUSE Recorded: 2/24/2014 as Instrument No. 20140187039 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 8/8/2024 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $344,729.11 The purported property address is: 22002 CARBON MESA ROAD, MALIBU, CA 90265 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 4451-009-023 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER : The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-972697-BF Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase
the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-939-0772 , or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-972697-BF to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT : Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-23-972697-BF IDSPub #0203176 7/18/2024 7/25/2024 8/1/2024
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 24SMCP00326
Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
Petition of: DENISE ANNETTE DAVENPORT TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
Petitioner: DENISE ANNETTE DAVENPORT a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: DENISE ANNETTE DAVENPORT Proposed Name: DAVI DAVENPORT
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: 8/23/2024 Time: 8:30 AM, Dept.: K
The address of the court is:
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
SANTA MONICA COURTHOUSE, 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:
LAWRENCE CHO, Judge of the Superior Court
DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court
PUB: 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8/2024 The Malibu Times
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law.
2024145017
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS
AS:
1. LYSE’S NUTS
2618 GREENVALLEY ROAD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90046, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s):
1. LYSE’S LLC
2618 GREENVALLEY ROAD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90046
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,LYSE’S LLC, MARY BELL, MANAGER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 7/9/2024.
NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish in The Malibu Times: 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8/2024
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SAMANTHA ELIZABETH TURNER-PHILLIPS
Case No. 24STPB07971
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of SAMANTHA ELIZABETH TURNER-PHILLIPS
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Tricia Phillips in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Tricia Phillips be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held on August 15, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. 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
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:
KELLEY BANNON LASHLEY ESQ SBN 202882
DEKA LAW
131 N EL MOLINO AVE
STE 200
PASADENA CA 91101
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION will hold a virtual public hearing starting at 9:00 am, Friday, August 9, 2024
The Coastal Commission meeting will be a hybrid meeting occurring both in-person and virtually through video and teleconference. Please see the Coastal Commission’s Virtual Hearing Procedures posted on the Coastal Commission’s webpage at www.coastal. ca.gov/mtgcurr.html for details on the procedures of this hearing. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Coastal Commission’s Virtual Hearing Procedures, please call 415-904-5202. The in-person hearing will be held at King Gillette Ranch, located at 26800 Mulholland Hwy, Calabasas, CA 91302. The public hearing will act on the following item of local interest:
Item F10a: County of Los Angeles Santa Monica Mountains Local Coastal Program Amendment No. LCP-4MMT-24-0022-1 (Habitat Impact Fee Update). Public hearing and action on the County of Los Angeles’ request to amend the Land Use Plan and Implementation Plan portions of its certified Santa Monica Mountains LCP to update the habitat impact fee and make related clarifying text changes.
Check the Coastal Commission’s website for the staff report and more meeting information at www.coastal. ca.gov/mtgcurr.html
7/25/24
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE
(UCC Sec. 6105)
Escrow No. 26916-AU
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s) and business address(es) of the seller(s) are: THURSDAY’S INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 23945 CALABASAS RD, STE 100, CALABASAS, CA 91302
Doing business as: THURSDAY’S AKA THURSDAY’S CALABASAS
All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s), is/are: NONE
The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: SAME
The name(s) and business address of the buyer(s) are: THE 33 PROJECT INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 23945 CALABASAS RD, STE 100, CALABASAS, CA 91302
The assets being sold are generally described as: THE BUSINESS, GOODWILL, FIXTURES, FURNITURE, AND FURNISHINGS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, TOOLS, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, TELEPHONE NUMBERS, WEBSITE, LIST OF CUSTOMERS, TRADE NAMES, SIGN, ALL TRANSFERRABLE PERMITS, FRANCHISES, LEASES, CUSTOMER DEPOSITS, AND SALEABLE MERCHANDISE FOR RESALE, STOCK IN TRADE, AND WORK IN PROCESS ON HAND and are located at: 23945 CALABASAS RD, STE 100, CALABASAS, CA 91302
The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: ESCROW MATTERS INC, 20300 VENTURA BLVD, #325, WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364 and the anticipated date of the sale is AUGUST 12, 2024
The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. The person with whom claims may be filed is: ALEXANDRA ULLMAN C/O ESCROW MATTERS INC, 20300 VENTURA BLVD, #325, WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364 and the last date for filing claims by any creditor shall be AUGUST 9, 2024 which is the business day before the anticipated sale date specified above. Dated: JULY 15, 2024
THE 33 PROJECT INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION,, Buyer(s) 2527542-PP MALIBU TIMES 7/25/24
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105)
Escrow No. 18671KMY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all creditors of the within names Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. The name(s), business address(es) to the seller(s) are: ASK GLOBAL INC, 14344 VENTURA BLVD #L, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91423
The location in California of the Chief Executive Officer of the Seller(s) is: 5404 AMBER CIRCLE, CALABASAS, CA 91302
Doing Business as: SUBWAY #3015
The name(s) and address of the buyer(s) is/are: ARMEN MELIKAYN - MELRUK, INC, 14943 LEMAY ST, VAN NUYS, CA 91405
The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, GOODWILL, AND FRANCHISE RIGHTS and are located at: 14344 VENTURA BLVD #L, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91423
All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within three years, as stated by the seller(s), is/are: NONE
The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: ALLIANCE MUTUAL ESCROW, INC., 12681 NEWPORT AVENUE, TUSTIN, CA 92780 and the anticipated sale date is AUGUST 12, 2024
The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2.
[If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided.] The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: ALLIANCE MUTUAL ESCROW, INC., 12681 NEWPORT AVENUE, TUSTIN, CA 92780
The last date for filing claims shall be AUGUST 9, 2024, which is the business day before the sale date specified above.
Dated: JUNE 6, 2024
BUYER: ARMEN MELIKAYN 2530044-C-PP MALIBU TIMES 7/25/24
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:
1. OFF THE CHARTS
17127 PIONEER BLVD STE A, ARTESIA, CA 90701, LOS ANGELES COUNTY Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): 202354711683 Registered Owner(s):
1. OTC ARTESIA LLC
17127 PIONER BLVD STE A, ARTESIA, CA 90701
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, OTC ARTESIA LLC, SEAN MADDOCKS, MEMBER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 7/17/2024. NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish in The Malibu Times: 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/2024 MALIBU 166
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“NOTICE TO READERS: California law requires that contractors taking jobs that total $500 or more (labor and/or materials) be licensed by the Contractors State License Board. State law also requires that contractors include their license numbers on all advertising. Check your contractor’s status at www.cslb.ca.gov or 800-321-CSLB (2752). Unlicensed persons taking jobs that total less than $500 must state in their advertisements that they are not licensed by the Contractors State License Board.” ALL REAL ESTATE advertised herein are subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, ancestry or national origin or intention to make such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertisements for real estate in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.
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Score, selfie, sign: Former Waves standout Stacy Davis recognized on and
Pepperdine alum scored a career-high 41 points in Albirex’s 85-81 victory over Fukuoka Rizing on March 23
By McKENZIE JACKSON Special to The
When basketball player Stacy Davis was scoring and rebounding at a record-setting rate for the Pepperdine Waves men’s basketball team, autograph seekers or selfie requestors were a rare occurrence for him.
Davis, who graduated from Pepperdine in 2016 as the basketball program’s all-time leader in points and rebounds, said he was viewed as a peer by Waves hoops followers.
“Basketball at Pepp wasn’t as revered as it is at some big schools due to it being so small,” said the 6-foot-6 Davis. “You could see me walking around daily, but like at USC, you might never see an athlete on campus because of how large the school is and the number of students.”
Davis, now a professional basketball player who has plied his trade overseas for eight years, experienced the complete opposite as a pro player this past season in Japan. Picture and John Hancock requests happened more than just in the arena.
“So many times, I’d be grocery shopping with my AirPods in and then boom,” recalled Davis, who played for two Japanese pro teams.“Someone would ask for a picture or autograph. It even happened when I had my daughter with me. It was really cool.”
The 29-year-old and his best friend, Charlie Anne, went to Tommy’s Bar, a cocktail and food bar in Tokyo, one January night and struck up a conversation with the establishment’s namesake owner. When Tommy discovered Davis was a high-scoring basketball player, he asked for a picture and Davis obliged. Soon after, a picture of Davis, Anne, Tommy, and others was plopped on a wall in the eatery.
The experience, Davis said, was unique.
“It really gave me a core memory regarding Japan,” Davis explained. “Tommy was a cool dude with a lot of history and stories. Talking to him and his friends and being able to go up on the wall meant a lot.”
Autograph and picture seekers were among Davis’ highlights of playing in Japan. He had the chance to sightsee throughout the country and take his 7-year-old daugh-
ter Saniyah to Disneyland in Tokyo when she visited from America.
“I was able to experience Japan and everything it has to offer,” he said. “It wasn’t so much the basketball — basketball is basketball — the biggest things can come off the court. Getting to experience Japan — the food, the culture. The food was amazing.
The best ramen ever; top-tier wagyu in the grocery store. The overall experience in Japan, I met a lot of cool people.”
The season didn’t tip off as a slam dunk for Davis. He played 14 games for the Kyoto Hannaryz, a B1 League team in the southern-central region of Japan’s main island, Honshu. He averaged 8 points and 5
rebounds a game for the team. The former Wave didn’t like his role on the squad and managed to be released from his contract.
Davis signed with the Niigata Albirex, a team on Japan’s west coast in the country’s J1 League and excelled. In 38 contests, Davis averaged a league-high 24.7 points, along with 7.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists.
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Davis, who mostly gets his points in the paint, highlighted more of his game with his second Japanese squad.
“It was my most productive year to date,” he said. “I played really well. I was thrust into a situation where I had to do everything. I dribbled the ball up as a point guard. If I didn’t do that stuff, we weren’t close in the fourth quarter.”
Davis scored a career-high 41 points in Albirex’s 85-81 victory over Fukuoka Rizing on March 23. Davis also had 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and one block in the contest. He splashed five three-point shots.
“That was my best game,” he said. “I hit a three, then came down and hit another one. It was a game where I was in the flow. I was on fire.”
Davis scored 33, 36, and 35 points in consecutive games in December.
“My daughter attended one of those games,” he said. “She got the full experience. Fans wanted to take pictures with her and my mom.”
Davis also had some high-rebounding games. He had contests in which he snagged 15, 14, 13, 11, and 10 boards.
Davis has dunked and swished threepoint shots in leagues in Europe and Mexico and played in the NBA G-League during the 2022-23 season. He said the style of basketball played in European leagues was physical and featured a bevy of athletic players, while the Japanese leagues’ players were small and quick. They also play full-court defense.
The Japanese crowds were frantic, but more subdued, Davis noted.
“The fans cheered when something happened, but you aren’t hearing a bunch of stuff blurted out during the game,” Davis described.
His team’s schedule featured more games — and doubleheaders —which Davis had to get accustomed to.
“Averaging 25 and having that much of a workload, my body was going through it,” he said.
The Arizona native is training this summer in Phoenix — refining his ball-handling skills and perfecting his float shot.
“I am the player I am going to be,” Davis said. “My game is what my game is.”
He said playing in Japan is an experience he will always cherish, and he would dribble toward playing their next season and the rest of his career.
“Japan is dope,” he said. “I really enjoyed my time there. I would have never thought basketball would take me this far. The game has done so much for me. I’m extremely grateful.”
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Former Pepperdine basketball player Stacy Davis shares a laugh with his Niigata Albirex teammates during a recent practice. Photos Courtesy of Stacy Davis
Former Pepperdine basketball star Stacy Davis and his friend Charlie Anne, third from right, pose with the bar owner and other customers at Tommy’s Bar in Tokyo. Posing for photos with fans and residents has been a regular occurence for Davis while playing in Japan.
