Exposure can alter immune system and can worsen mental health
By JUDY ABEL Special to The Malibu Times
Two new studies on wildfire smoke are revealing that exposure to this type of air pollution doesn’t just affect physical health — it may also trigger serious mental health issues.
According to a new study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health published in April, there is a connection between smoke exposure and emergency department (ED) visits for psychiatric conditions. In the JAMA Network Open study of wildfire-specific fine particulate matter (PM2.5), Dr. Kari Nadeau, the study’s author and chair of Harvard’s Department of Environmental Health New studies reveal effects of wildfire smoke
Push for Malibu school district gains urgency after year of crises
Outgoing PTSA president says recent fires, vandalism, and leadership gaps show the need for local control now more than ever
By JUDY ABEL Special to The Malibu Times
After years of trying to form an independent school district apart from the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District the outgoing president of the Malibu Middle and High School Parent Teacher Student Association says a Malibu Unified School District is needed now more than ever. The past year is a perfect example of why local leadership is urgently needed, according to Kevin Keegan. The non-contiguous and
Toxic sand concerns linger in Malibu post-fire
By BARBARA
Six months after the Palisades Fire ravaged Malibu and nearby areas, local environmental advocacy groups are expressing concerns regarding whether the dangerous debris and pollutants caused by the wildfire continue to negatively affect beach sand, even as the Fourth of July looms and droves of visitors have returned to area beaches. The organizations’ ongoing frustration is attributable to a lack of updated, relevant sand-testing protocols. There are no human health standards for recreating on sand that potentially has been contaminated by fire-related pollutants, meaning there is no way to test for contaminants and to conclude whether the test results exceed a risk threshold, according to Tracy Quinn, president of the environmental nonprofit Heal the Bay. There is a need to develop such protocols and a group of scientists are working to do so.
fire victim is re-gifted after the Palisades Fire
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It’s an unlikely story, yet perhaps not so unlikely after all in Malibu, where neighbors are known to look out for one another, especially in the wake of devastating fires.
Lee Clarke McCarthy had just moved into her Rambla Pacifico four-plex in 1993 after living on Point Dume since 1979. But just weeks after setting up her new household she noticed smoke headed toward Malibu while having breakfast in Santa Monica. She raced home and spent hours watering down her home. Eventually the Sheriff’s Department ordered an evacuation as the Old Topanga Fire was about to sweep into her La Costa neighborhood. By the next day, McCarthy learned her new home was gone. She was unable to salvage anything. Soon after, a friend of a friend, Jean Huntington
Summers, learned of McCarthy’s loss and even though the two women didn’t really know each other, Summers offered McCarthy a wooden table she had inherited from her grandmother. The heirloom piece had been in Summers’ family for years. With no possessions to her name, McCarthy gladly accepted the gift from Summers whom she barely knew. “It meant everything at the time,” McCarthy recalled. “You lose everything, and suddenly someone offers you something real, something solid.”
The wooden table proved very useful for McCarthy. She took it to Tivoli Cove while her home was being rebuilt — it traveled with her for more than 30 years to a Cliffside Drive home and even to another home in Montana. She could never part with it. That table was sentimental. But in that 30 years the two women really didn’t stay in touch. “We were in different circles,” Summers said.
Then just over a year ago, in a somewhat twist of fate, their paths crossed again — not in Malibu, but in Vietnam of all places. By chance, they were both
Some Las Flores residents expressed shock recently to return home to find scores of trees in their eastern Malibu neighborhood cut down. Thinking the trees had survived the devastating Palisades Fire, a group of residents asked The Malibu Times to look into what happened to their
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The City of Malibu contracted with Newbury Park Tree Service (NPTS) and its two arborists to conduct an assessment of hundreds of
focusing exclusively on trees located in easements next to cityfacilitated roadways that may have sustained damage in the wildfire. In a letter dated June 13 to the City of Malibu from Newbury Park Tree Service it stated: “Our findings
More than 23,000 acres burned and more than 7,000 structures were destroyed or damaged by the fire. Melted materials from structures, vehicles, solar panels, batteries, and electronics seeped into the ocean, creeks, and rivers with the winter storms, with some pollutants harming beaches and sand in the fire’s aftermath — social media was inundated with sightings of debris on area beaches and floating
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Lee Clarke McCarthy (left) and Jean Huntington Summers sit on the heirloom wooden table that planted the seeds of their friendship.
BURKE Special to The Malibu Times Water and sand testing results are in: The latest data remains consistent with previous findings, helping officials monitor beach and water safety for the Malibu community.
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AMalibu REALTORS® Kirby Kotler named ‘Hero of the Quarter’
The Malibu Association of REALTORS® (M.A.R.) proudly recognized Kirby Kotler, a REALTOR® with 17 years of experience (Compass, Cortazzo Team) and a 33year volunteer with the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Department, as the most recent Hero of the Quarter. Kotler was honored for his courageous actions during the devastating December and January wildfires that impacted Malibu and surrounding areas — acts that saved at least three lives and helped protect numerous homes.
On Dec. 9, 2024, as flames driven by intense Santa Ana winds approached the Serra Retreat neighborhood, Kirby sprang into action. Before firefighters could arrive, Kotler organized local residents, deployed hoses, and led the effort to defend the area — ultimately saving a resident and at least seven homes from destruction.
Kotler was joined in this effort by fellow REALTOR® Cody Garcia (The Agency), whose bravery was instrumental in the success of the night. “I handed him a hose and told him not to let the fire reach the houses,” Kotler said. “Forty-five minutes later, I came back and he was still holding the flames back. We could not have done it without him.”
Just weeks later, during the early morning hours of Jan. 7, Kotler was in the Palisades assisting Topanga Canyon residents when he encountered two homeless men trying to flee the rapidly advancing fire on foot. “They appeared out of nowhere covered in soot,” he recalled. Kotler quickly rescued them, adding to a long list of lives he’s saved in emergency situations.
A lifelong Malibu resident, Kotler credits his early exposure to first responders for teaching him essential skills. His wife of 23 years, Honore Kotler, shared
that he has saved at least eight lives during emergencies and helped protect countless homes during past wildfires. From pulling people out of burning vehicles to intervening during an assault on Point Dume, Kirby’s commitment to public safety has never wavered. He humbly attributes these experiences to “divine intervention,” saying he often finds himself “in the wrong place at the right time.”
Throughout the Woolsey and Palisades fires, Kotler also assisted with animal rescues and community support during prolonged evacuations and road closures.
The Hero of the Quarter award was established by past M.A.R. President Ani Dermenjian in February 2020, during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her vision was to uplift and recognize the selfless contributions of REALTORS® who go above and beyond for their community. Honorees have included those who risked personal safety to help others, provided life-saving surgeries for children in need, and more.
While both Garcia and Dermenjian performed heroic acts during recent fires, they are ineligible to receive the award while serving on the M.A.R. Board. Nonetheless, the Association extends its sincere gratitude for their bravery and leadership.
If you know of a Malibu Association of REALTORS® member who deserves recognition for their outstanding volunteer or life-saving work, please email: info@maliburealtors.org.
About the Malibu Association of Realtors®
The Malibu Association of Realtors® is a professional trade organization representing over 1,000 REALTORS® and affiliated professionals in Malibu, the Palisades, Topanga, and surrounding communities.
MAR is committed to advocacy, education, and community support.
From the publisher HAYLEY MATTSON
s we approach Independence Day, we welcome visitors and residents alike to enjoy Malibu’s beautiful coastline and vibrant community over the holiday weekend.
With the Fourth of July comes a joyful swell of activity — sun-soaked days at the beach, shared meals with family and friends, and a deep sense of national pride. Yet, while this holiday is one of celebration, it also calls us to be mindful stewards of the special place we call home.
With increased traffic and activity along Pacific Coast Highway and our beaches, the City of Malibu reminds everyone to prioritize safety and show respect for the environment and each other. This year, these reminders carry added weight. We are still recovering from the recent Palisades and Franklin fires — devastating events that tested our community’s strength and resolve. As visitors come to enjoy our coastline and natural beauty, we ask that care and respect remain a top priority.
Protecting Malibu’s delicate environment is a shared responsibility. We urge everyone to treat our beaches, trails, and neighborhoods with the reverence they deserve. Lifeguards will be on duty, but swimmers should remain within designated areas and always keep a close eye on children near the water. Climbing on rocks or bluffs is discouraged, and everyone should stay alert to changing tides and currents.
To ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment, alcohol, open fires, and fireworks are strictly prohibited on all beaches. This not only helps prevent potential hazards, especially with our region’s heightened fire risk, but also safeguards marine life and beachgoers. Visitors and residents alike are encouraged to dispose of trash responsibly — use designated bins and leave no trace. A single plastic bottle or food wrapper left behind may seem small, but multiplied over the thousands who flock to Malibu each holiday, the impact becomes enormous.
This weekend, traffic on Pacific Coast Highway will be heavy. Please be patient. Drive with caution, watch for pedestrians and cyclists, and never drive under the influence. Parking regulations will be strictly enforced, especially near beaches and residential neighborhoods. If possible, take advantage of carpooling, public transit, or rideshare services to reduce congestion and environmental impact.
Local law enforcement will be on alert. Mal-
ibu Sheriff’s deputies, CHP officers, and our committed community volunteers will be out ensuring that this is a safe and memorable holiday for all. In an emergency, please call 911. For non-emergencies, contact the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station. Up-to-date information on traffic, safety, and beach conditions will be available on the City of Malibu’s website and social media platforms — follow along for alerts and reminders.
The Fourth of July is a time to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy and the strength we gain through community. Let us honor that spirit by watching out for one another, showing kindness and patience, and doing our part to preserve Malibu’s unique beauty—for ourselves and for future generations.
Last week, I had the privilege of speaking with Yvette Mattern, an internationally acclaimed artist and Malibu resident, who has proposed a breathtaking installation for this weekend. Her “Global Rainbow” project — a vibrant arc of seven laser beams representing unity and hope — is envisioned to stretch from the Malibu Pier to Temescal Canyon, tracing the same path scarred by the Palisades Fire. Mattern, who divides her time between Berlin and her Point Dume home, expressed her desire to bring light — literally and symbolically — into Malibu during a time she believes the city needs healing.
Originally scheduled from July 3 to 5, from 8 p.m. to midnight, the Global Rainbow installation has yet to receive final approval from the city. At the time of publication, its status remains uncertain. Still, Mattern’s heartfelt commitment to the community and her vision of unity through art deeply moved me. “This is a time when Malibu needs hope,” she said. I couldn’t agree more. Whether the rainbow appears in our sky this weekend or is delayed until another occasion, her effort reminds us that inspiration and resilience are alive and well in our community.
This Fourth of July, let us celebrate with gratitude, with responsibility, and with the quiet knowledge that we are part of something greater than ourselves. Our shared love for Malibu — its people, its landscapes, its future — is the common thread that binds us.
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REALTOR® Kirby Kotler holds his trophy and certificate as the Malibu Association of REALTORS® Hero of the Quarter. Next to Kotler is M.A.R. board member Cody Garcia, who helped Kotler beat back a fire in their neighborhood last December. Photo courtesy Susan Manners
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Arraignment delayed for Fraser Bohm in fatal PCH crash case
An arraignment date has been continued until early August for Fraser Michael Bohm. The 23-year-old Malibu man appeared in a Van Nuys courtroom on July 1, accompanied by family members, to face Judge Diego Edber. Bohm, who is free on a $4 million bond, faces four counts of murder and four counts of vehicular manslaughter in the 2023 deaths of four Pepperdine sorority sisters.
Bohm is now being represented by a new attorney. Alan Jackson asked the judge for a continuance of the arraignment so his team could have time to prepare. There’s no word on why Bohm’s previous defense lawyer, Michael Kraut, was replaced by celebrity attorney Jackson
“We’ve just been brought on the case in the last 48 hours,” Jackson told the court.
Bohm is accused of speeding and crashing into several parked cars on Pacific Coast Highway, resulting in the deaths of Niamh Rolston, Asha Weir, Peyton Stewart, and Deslyn Williams. Jackson indicated his client would be pleading not guilty. The arraignment is now scheduled for Aug. 6. High bacteria levels prompt ocean water warning at Malibu beaches
On June 30, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a warning advising the public to avoid swimming, surfing, or playing in ocean water at several Malibu-area beaches due to high bacteria levels exceeding state health standards.
The affected locations include Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove, the Bel Air Bay Club at Will Rogers State Beach, and the Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach. The advisory applies to ocean waters within 100 yards up and down the coast from each of these sites.
Health officials emphasized that elevated bacterial levels pose potential health risks to beachgoers and will continue monitoring water quality at these locations. The advisory remains in effect until
In a major legal decision affecting fire victims, a Los Angeles County judge has ruled that the California FAIR Plan Association’s handling of smoke-damage claims violates state insurance law.
The FAIR Plan, California’s insurer of last resort, was found to have used policy language that falls short of the state’s Standard Form Fire Insurance Policy, which requires full coverage for all “loss by fire,” including smoke.
Since 2017, the FAIR Plan had required “direct physical loss” to be defined as “permanent physical changes,” a standard that made it difficult for homeowners to receive compensation for smoke damage — especially when the damage was not visible. Judge Stuart Rice ruled this definition illegal, pointing to a 2017 notice from the FAIR Plan that admitted the changes would lead to more claim denials.
The case was brought by a Mono County property owner whose cabin was damaged by the 2020 Mountain View Fire. He received only $2,724 despite an adjuster estimating more than $7,000 in smoke damage.
The Department of Insurance had previously investigated the FAIR Plan and found 418 violations between 2017 and 2021, including failing to fairly investigate smoke claims. The plan quietly dropped its controversial requirement in 2024 that smoke must be visible or detectable by the human nose, but the judge noted the policy had already harmed many homeowners.
A FAIR Plan spokesperson said the plan is reviewing the decision and updating its language, but is unlikely to appeal. Critics warn the ruling may drive up costs, but consumer advocates say it will finally bring justice to underpaid homeowners.
Former teen idol
Bobbie Sherman dies at 81
1960s heartthrob Bobby Sherman has died. He was 81. The singer/actor was born in Santa Monica and raised in Van Nuys where he became a standout football player at Birmingham High School. He was discovered while singing at a Hollywood party whose guests included Sal Mineo, Natalie Wood, and Jane Fonda. He became a featured singer on the variety show “Shindig” and scaled the charts with songs “Julie, Do You Love Me” and “Easy Come, Easy Go.” He also hit it big playing the shy, stammering lumberjack Jeremy Bolt in the late 1960s TV show “Here Come the Brides.”
At the height of his fame, Sherman called Malibu home, but later moved to Encino, where his life took a 180-degree turn. He devoted himself to public service becoming an EMT, volunteer paramedic, and a reserve officer for the LAPD and San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department. A lover of Disneyland, the pop star built a 1/5 scale model of the theme park’s Main Street in his backyard for his two sons. Sherman was battling kidney cancer.
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New California Laws Take Effect July 1
As of July 1, several new California laws are now in effect, ushering in changes that touch on everything from consumer rights and student mental health to workplace protections and gas taxes. These updates, passed in the most recent legislative session, aim to increase transparency, bolster public safety, and improve access to vital services across the state.
Easier Subscription Cancellations
Consumers will now find it simpler to cancel subscription services thanks to Assembly Bill 2863, which requires businesses to offer the same cancellation method used to initiate the subscription. The law aims to reduce frustration over hard-to-navigate cancellation systems, a common complaint among Californians.
Short-Term Rental Fee Transparency
For those booking vacation homes, AB 2202 now mandates that platforms like Airbnb disclose all cleaning fees and penalties before a reservation is made. Hosts must also clearly list cleaning tasks expected of guests, ensuring greater transparency and fewer surprise charges.
Mental Health Resources for Students
Under Senate Bill 1063, all public schools serving grades 7 through 12 must print the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and a QR code linking to county-specific mental health resources on student ID cards. This change is part of a broader effort to support youth mental health and prevent suicide.
CARE Act Transparency
New updates to the CARE Act, which provides court-ordered treatment for individuals struggling with mental health, require courts to keep petitioners informed about the individual’s treatment progress. The law, originally passed in 2022, seeks to provide compassionate care while maintaining accountability and oversight.
Retail Theft and Online Marketplaces
Cracking down on retail theft, AB 2943 and SB 905 increase penalties for crimes like vehicle break-ins when items are intended for resale. Additionally, online marketplaces must now verify the identity of third-party sellers and report suspicious activity to law enforcement, a response to growing concerns over stolen goods being sold online.
Bar Safety Enhancements
Bars across the state must now offer drink lids upon request and post signage warning patrons of drink spiking. Signs must read:
“Don’t get roofied! Drink lids and drink spiking drug test kits available here. Ask a staff member for details.”
New Protections for Domestic Workers
With the passage of SB 1350, domestic workers — such as nannies and house cleaners hired through agencies — are now covered under Cal/OSHA workplace protections. However, the law does not apply to indi-
viduals who hire household help directly for personal use.
Gas and Cannabis Tax Adjustments
The state’s gas tax has increased from 59.6 cents to 61.2 cents per gallon, part of an annual inflation adjustment. Cannabis taxes have also been adjusted, though specifics vary by locality.
Minimum Wage Hikes in Select Cities
Several California cities, including Los Angeles, have raised their minimum wage as of July 1. Local rates now exceed the state minimum, which remains at $16 per hour, depending on the size of the business.
Other Key Changes:
Pet Insurance Transparency: Insurers must now explain premium increases and reductions in coverage to policyholders.
Fertility Treatment Coverage: Most insurance plans are now required to cover fertility treatments, including in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Food Delivery ID Requirements: Delivery platforms must provide customers with a photo and the first name of their delivery person.
Bounty Hunter Licensing: AB 2043 mandates that all bail fugitive recovery agents — commonly known as bounty hunters — must be licensed in California.
These changes reflect California’s continued push to protect consumers, support vulnerable populations, and modernize laws for a rapidly changing world. For full details on how these laws may impact you, visit the California Legislature’s website or contact your local city or county government.
Malibu Expands Community Development Department Public Counter hours
In a continued effort to support Malibu’s rebuilding and development needs, the City of Malibu has expanded its Community Development Department Public Counter hours at City Hall, effective June 30. The initiative is a major step toward improving customer service and providing more flexible access for residents, architects, builders, and fire rebuild applicants navigating the complex recovery process.
This expansion is particularly impactful for families still recovering from past wildfires, as it offers more opportunities to meet directly with city staff to move projects forward. Director of Community Development Yolanda Bundy emphasized the city’s commitment to resilience and efficiency.
“We are here to serve our community, especially those working hard to rebuild their lives and homes,” said Bundy. “Extending our Public Counter hours is one of several ways we’re working to streamline the process and ensure Malibu emerges stronger.”
The updated hours are as follows:
Community Development
(Planning, Building Safety): Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Closed Wednesdays from 12 to 1:30 p.m.
• Biology: Tuesdays, 9 to 11 a.m.
Environmental Health: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Geology / Coastal Engineering: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The city encourages professionals and property owners to take advantage of the expanded hours and download a flyer with updated schedules and contact information via the city’s website.
With enhanced access to city resources and a renewed focus on resilience, Malibu continues to prioritize recovery, sustainability, and strong community partnerships.
Foreclosure relief for wildfire-affected homeowners ends
July 7
Homeowners impacted by recent wildfires are reminded that a foreclosure moratorium for FHA-insured single-family mortgages is currently in effect — but only until Sunday, July 7. With the deadline fast approaching, eligible homeowners are encouraged to take immediate action to explore available relief options.
The moratorium provides temporary protection from foreclosure proceedings for those whose homes or finances have been affected by California wildfires. It is specifically designed to give homeowners extra time to recover and seek assistance before facing potential loss of their homes.
The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) is offering free counseling services to help individuals understand and navigate foreclosure prevention options. DCBA counselors are trained to provide personalized guidance on loan modifications, repayment plans, and forbearance options.
“We urge any homeowner who is struggling to reach out before the July 7 deadline,” a DCBA spokesperson said. “Even if you’re unsure of your eligibility, our team is here to help you understand your rights and protect your home.”
For more information or to speak with a foreclosure prevention counselor, call DCBA at (800) 593-8222 or visit dcba. lacounty.gov/foreclosure-prevention.
Deadline: $10,000 grants through DoorDash and Hello Alice Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund
Independent restaurant owners impacted by natural disasters have until Sunday, July 7, at 3 p.m. PT to apply for a $10,000 grant through the Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund, a partnership between DoorDash and Hello Alice.
The fund aims to support small, brick-and-mortar restau-
rants that have suffered due to a federally or state-declared disaster within the past 12 months, including wildfires, floods, hurricanes, and other emergencies. The goal is to help affected businesses recover, rebuild, and continue serving their communities.
To qualify, restaurants must:
Operate a brick-and-mortar location that has been open for at least six months
Have experienced a declared natural disaster in the past year
Have no requirement to be partnered with DoorDash to apply
DoorDash launched the fund in collaboration with Hello Alice to provide direct financial support to small businesses in times of crisis. “These grants are about making sure restaurants have the resources to get back on their feet,” said a program representative.
Applications are being accepted now and must be submitted by July 7 at 3 p.m. PT. For complete eligibility requirements and to apply, visit the Hello Alice website at helloalice.com
SCE warns of longer, more frequent power shutoffs
Southern California Edison (SCE) is warning residents across the region — including Malibu — to brace for more frequent and longer-lasting Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) as wildfire risk intensifies this year.
So far in 2025, SCE has already initiated three PSPS events and anticipates more could be necessary as Southern California heads into peak fire season. Experts cite increasingly dry vegetation and record-high temperatures as key contributors to the growing wildfire threat.
While recent fires, including the Franklin and Palisades Fires, have cleared some of the more flammable brush in parts of eastern Malibu, conditions remain dangerous. With the approach of the hot, dry Santa Ana wind season between October and December, local and regional officials urge residents to stay vigilant and prepared for the possibility of fast-moving wildfires and extended power outages.
SCE officials stress that power may be shut off proactively during high-risk periods to prevent electrical equipment from sparking fires — and that service will only be restored after conditions are deemed safe and all infrastructure is thoroughly inspected. Extended outages could last eight hours or more, posing challenges for families, businesses, and those with medical needs.
For more tips on how to prepare, visit SCE’s Power Outage Preparedness webpage.
As wildfire threats evolve, Malibu and neighboring communities are reminded that preparation is key. While power shutoffs can be inconvenient, they are a critical tool in safeguarding homes, lives, and the natural environment from devastating fires. See a full article in last week’s The Malibu Times.
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FRI JUL 4
26TH ANNUAL POINT DUME
PARADE & CARNIVAL
Celebrate Independence Day with the 26th Annual Point Dume Parade, kicking off the morning of Thursday, July 4. Parade lineup begins at 9:00 a.m. at Bluewater and Birdview, with the parade officially starting at 9:30 a.m. along Birdview Avenue.
Following the parade, head over to Malibu Elementary School for a funfilled community carnival from 10:00 a.m. to noon., featuring games, activities, and family entertainment. Don’t miss this beloved Malibu tradition!
CALAMIGOS COUNTY FAIR
Calamigos Ranch is excited to welcome guests back to the Calamigos County Fair, a cherished tradition that brings the spirit of Americana to life over the July 4th weekend. The event will feature live music, lawn games, lakeside water sports, classic BBQs, gourmet fair food booths, carnival fun, and plenty of festive surprises for all ages. It promises to be
a lively and nostalgic weekend filled with family-friendly entertainment in a beautiful ranch setting. Guests are encouraged to book their stay at calamigosguestranch. com to enjoy the full holiday experience. Members are reminded to save the date for this unforgettable celebration.
A BEACON OF LIGHT, SOUND, AND HEALING
This Fourth of July weekend, from July 3 to 5, the skies above Malibu are set to transform into a radiant symbol of hope, resilience, and unity from 8 p.m. to midnight each evening. While the event is still pending approval, plans are underway for a moving tribute to renewal in the aftermath of the devastating Palisades Fire and amid ongoing calls for justice and healing.
Renowned artist Yvette Mattern’s Global Rainbow laser light installation is expected to illuminate the night sky, accompanied by the evocative sounds of Coldplay’s ALiEN HiTS/ALiEN RADiO. Together, the powerful fusion of light and sound aims to create an immersive experience that honors the strength and enduring spirit
SAT JUL 5
MALIBU MONARCH PROJECT CELEBRATES 11 YEARS OF CONSERVATION EFFORTS
The Malibu Monarch Project is celebrating its 11th anniversary, marking over a decade of dedication to monarch butterfly conservation and habitat
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restoration. Founded in 2014, the organization focuses on studying monarch behavior and promoting solutions to increase their overwintering population in Malibu—numbers that have declined by more than 80% in the past 20 years due to habitat loss and pesticide use.
The Project’s mission extends beyond monarchs, aiming to create pesticide-free pollinator gardens and raise awareness about wildlife conservation in the Santa Monica Mountains. By restoring native habitats and educating the community, the Malibu Monarch Project works to protect not only butterflies but the broader ecosystem amid rising concerns over biodiversity loss.
The event takes place at the Thorne Family Farm, located at 6043 Bonsall Drive in scenic Zuma Canyon.
SUN JUL 6
SVN2 INDOOR GOLF HOSTS
RIBBON CUTTING EVENT
Join SVN2 Indoor Golf on Sunday, July 6, from 12 to 6 p.m. at 28955 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu for an afternoon of sips, bites, and post-holiday stories as they celebrate their official ribbon cutting.
Experience first-class indoor golf simulation powered by cuttingedge TrackMan technology—the gold standard in golf. Refine your swing with 25 precise golf metrics or tee off on one of 230 world-famous courses, from Pebble Beach to St. Andrews.
Come early for a session and get a head start on your indoor golf style. Don’t miss this exciting launch!
WED JUL 9
SANTA MONICA HOSTS OPEN HOUSE TO SUPPORT BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY PALISADES FIRE
The City of Santa Monica invites the community to an informal open house on Wednesday, July 9, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Santa Monica Main Library (601 Santa Monica Blvd.) to support businesses impacted by the Palisades Fire that are seeking temporary relocation.
Attendees can connect with representatives from the Small Business Administration (SBA), El Camino College SBDC, Santa Monica Travel & Tourism, Downtown Santa Monica, Inc., and local business groups including the Main Street Merchants, Pico Boulevard BID, and Montana Avenue Merchants. City staff will also be on hand to provide information about permits, licenses, and short-term office space opportunities.
Whether you’re a business owner in need or a community member looking to learn more, this open house offers valuable resources and support for recovery.
THU JUL 10
MIX & MINGLE BUSINESS BREAKFAST AT SCOTT’S MALIBU MARKET
Come one, come all! Network with local business professionals at a lively breakfast mixer on Thursday July 10, from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. at Scott’s Malibu Market, 3900 Cross Creek Road, Malibu.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast, reconnect with familiar faces, and make new connections. The event will feature a special presentation by Rebecca Carson of the Pepperdine Center for the Arts, offering insights into upcoming cultural programs.
For more information, contact Anthony McDemas, Connections Director, at Connections@Malibu. org or call 310-456-0177. Don’t miss this great opportunity to mix, mingle, and grow your local
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“unfortunate” structure of the district — where Malibu High to Santa Monica is twice the distance between Beverly Hills to Skid Row — creates “a gulf between the two communities,” according to Keegan. Especially troubling to Malibu parents is the lack of response from the district after three fires, including the unprecedented Palisades Fire, tore through Malibu this past year. After repeated power outages and road closures that did not affect Santa Monica, Malibu parents pushed for generators in order to keep Malibu schools open. It took weeks and more than 20 days of no instruction before the district took action.
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LIVE MUSIC RETURNS TO MALIBU MUSIC WITH SECOND SATURDAYS
Get ready, Malibu! Live music is back with Second Saturdays, a new monthly event at Malibu Music that showcases worldclass musicians, emerging talent, and brings together a vibrant community of music lovers.
Join the fun on Saturday, July 12, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Malibu Music, 30745 Pacific Coast Hwy #8a. Experience unforgettable performances in an intimate setting, enjoy exclusive discounts, giveaways, and special perks, and be part of Malibu’s growing live music scene.
MONDAY COMPOSERS BREAKFAST
The Monday Composers Breakfast takes place weekly at Dreamland Malibu, located at 22969 Pacific Coast Highway, in Malibu, every Monday from 9 to 11 a.m., with a simultaneous Zoom option for those unable to attend in person. Guests are encouraged to check in or join the mailing list for the latest updates on upcoming meetings, CBC events, member performances, and more.
ADULT PICKLEBALL
At the close of the challenging school year that saw the losses of many students’ homes, another blow to the community came on June 2, when students and teachers returned to Malibu High School for finals week and discovered significant vandalism to the school, committed by as many as 40 students and former students. The vandalism is currently under investigation by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. Keegan, like many other community members, were shocked and upset by the criminal acts at MHS and agree those responsible should be punished. But also upsetting to him was a SMMUSD press release statement including: “Unfortunately, senior vandalism has occurred for more than 15
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MALIBU FARMERS MARKET
The Malibu Farmers Market takes place every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering a wide range of fresh, local produce and artisanal goods. Currently located at Legacy Park, the market provides a great opportunity to support local farmers and vendors while enjoying the scenic beauty of Malibu. For updates and more information on the market, visit malibufarmersmarket.net. Make sure to stop by for a vibrant shopping experience this Sunday!
TOPANGA FARMERS MARKET
The Topanga Farmers Market is a Certified Farmers Market held every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Topanga Community Center. With 45 exceptional vendors, the market offers a diverse selection of fresh, locally grown produce and handcrafted artisanal goods. It’s a wonderful way to support local farmers and makers while soaking in the natural beauty of Topanga Canyon. Whether you’re shopping for seasonal fruits and vegetables or oneof-a-kind crafts, the Topanga Farmers Market has something for everyone!
years at MHS.” There has not been major vandalism at MHS since a previous incident some 15 years ago.
If there had been, Keegan claims that, “this board should have had the self-awareness that you have had leadership responsibility for 15 years” — another disconnect between the two communities that led to a circus like atmosphere for a beleaguered student body and teachers during their stressful final exams as local TV camera crews descended on campus.
What news crews did not capture was MHS students who pitched in and helped clean up what they could. One student said, “I felt so badly for our school janitors and cleaning team, so I decided to put in extra time to clean one of my teacher’s classrooms.”
To set the record straight, Keegan attended a five-hour SMMUSD board meeting June 5 where he asked the district to correct misleading statements in their press release, apologize, and make a good faith effort to correct inaccuracies by petitioning Google to revise search results on MHS vandalism.
Not only was Keegan, who spoke as a parent and not in an official capacity, cut off after two minutes, he has not received any response from SMMUSD. At a subsequent board meeting June 24, there was no mention of the MHS vandalism and very little mention of Malibu schools in general. Many Malibu parents were hoping to hear more on a hiring a Safety Resource Officer (SRO) after the Malibu Schools Safety Committee has
The City of Malibu will offer free Adult Drop-In Pickleball and an Adult Pickleball class at the Malibu High School Tennis Courts (30215 Morning View Drive) starting in spring 2025. Open Court Pickleball is available for registered participants ages 18 and over on Saturday afternoons, providing a fun and social way to play. Additionally, an Adult Pickleball class will be held on Saturdays for those looking to improve their skills.
TOTAL BODY WORKOUT
A comprehensive low-impact strengthening class targeting all the major muscles of the upper and lower body with special attention to form, stabilization, core strength, and balance. Please bring your own hand weights and yoga mats. Instructed by Jackline Daneshrad. The classes are Tuesdays from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Cost is $5 per class. Preregistration is recommended. At the Michael Landon Center at Malibu Bluffs Park.
KNITTING
Join the Malibu’s Community Services Department and Sheila Rosenthal for a knitting workshop that takes place on Mondays and Fridays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. This program is a welcoming gathering space for fiber artists that fosters community through open stitch. Make a scarf, hat, blanket, or homemade gift. No experience necessary. Please bring size 8 needles and one skein of yarn. This is an ongoing, drop-in program. Instructed by Sheila Rosenthal. Visit malibucity.org for location. t malibucity.org for location.
been investing time in promoting greater security for the four Malibu public schools. Santa Monica has two SROs.
In the meantime, incoming MHS Senior Class President Ella Stabile asked during public comment at the June 23 Malibu City Council meeting if Council member Haylynn Conrad would join MHS leaders next year to help change the senior prank tradition. Conrad accepted the invitation.
Also on July 1, separately, crews removed offensive graffiti found on the MHS baseball field Principal Adam Almeida said security camera footage will be checked to find the culprit.
The Malibu Times asked the SMMUSD for an update on the damage to MHS, the costs for repair, and if any suspects have been arrested or have come forward. A spokesperson said the district could not comment during an ongoing investigation by the LASD. The investigation into the vandalism has been delayed due to LASD resources being diverted to the ongoing protests in Los Angeles County.
There is widespread agreement that those responsible for the destruction of property should be held accountable and punished, and Keegan hopes that SMMUSD leadership will respond to his requests for a formal apology for the public misstatement. In conclusion Keegan said in his opinion, “The issue is that SMMUSD leadership is partly responsible for protecting their schools’ reputations.”
booked on the same Mekong River cruise. When they bumped into each other at a Hanoi hotel and learned they were both from Malibu, after exchanging names Summers said, “She looked at me and said, ‘You gave me your grandmother’s table!’” The ladies became fast friends during the trip and have stayed close ever since. McCarthy was on a cruise again in January when she learned of the terrible Palisades Fire. “I could just see the way the wind was blowing and then television coverage that it was going to be history again,” she recalled. With the help of tenants who hosed down her property while she was gone and perhaps luck and fate, McCarthy’s home survived the Palisades Fire. Unfortunately, 12 of her immediate neighbors, including the old Malibu Times building, burned around her. “Somehow, I lucked out,” she said, but admits the whole situation has been stressful. Forced out of the burn zone for
weeks after the fire, McCarthy and her husband temporarily relocated to a second home in Montana. But
along the coast.
How wildfire-caused beach contamination occurs
After wildfires, debris, and ash containing pollutants can wash off into creeks, rivers, and beaches. Pollutants in the fire zones settle into underwater sediment and then can wash ashore with the tides, sometimes causing a dark, silty material, but other times polluting the sand in non-visible ways.
In the wake of the fire, several state agencies are conducting studies to assess beach sand. Immediately after the wildfire, scientists collected the top two centimeters of ash and other deposited substances to assess dangers, reasoning that most of the chemicals associated with fire bind to the smallest particles in the surface materials. They compared sediment and beach sand results with U.S. EPA risk screening levels for residential soil and California-specific risk screening levels for residential soil in the Los Angeles Region, according to the California Environmental Protection Agency’s Los Angeles Regional Water Board.
“All results were below those values, except for arsenic at several sites,” the board reported, adding, “However, these arsenic levels were within the prefire range of concentrations in Los Angeles area soils, and therefore, were not likely caused by the fire.” The board emphasized that arsenic is a common and naturally occurring element found in the Los Angeles area.
Currently, the board continues to test sediment and sand for chemicals associated with wildfires, including heavy metals, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), a group of synthetic organic chemicals that were once widely used in industry, because they were chemically stable and non-flammable, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), a group of more than 100 chemicals that are formed naturally from the incomplete combustion of organic materials like coals, oil, gas and wood. Those tests are conducted at 11 beaches and four storm drain-creek outfalls along Santa Monica Bay from Zuma Beach to RAT Beach in Palos Verdes Estates.
California’s State Water Resources Control Board is also performing limited sediment testing monthly, and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health releases advisories concerning those determinations.
Both Heal the Bay and Surfrider LA have expressed concerns about the arsenic levels in sand and sediment samples conducted by area government agencies. They note that arsenic is a carcinogen that can cause cancer, can lead
indicate that all trees included in this report were subject to significant fire exposure, resulting in extensive bark char, crown loss, cambium damage, and compromised root structures. Based on industry standards and ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) guidelines, these trees exhibit a high mortality rate and a very low likelihood of survival or long-term recovery. The assessment details the condition of each tree, with photographic documentation and hazard evaluations where applicable.
“Due to their current condition and potential to pose a safety risk to people and property, we recommend that the trees identified be removed or managed accordingly.”
The city, working with its landscape contractor, Enhanced Landscape Management Services, did take action by removing trees that were deemed unsafe by the arborists.
Near Las Flores Creek Park, there are stumps revealing where trees once stood. A total of 19
upon hearing of Summers’ loss of her 100-year-old beachfront home that McCarthy described as exqui-
site, McCarthy knew what she had to do. “I was in Montana looking at the table in our office and thought
to heart and liver disease, and can cause digestive system complications. They expressed concerns that arsenic levels were worrisomely high, especially at Will Rogers State Beach, which receives outflow from Santa Monica Canyon Creek and Rustic Creek.
The advocacy organizations conducted independent beach assessment studies exceeding the scope of prior analyses conducted on the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control samples which were analyzed for total chromium, consisting of trivalent chromium, which is an essential trace mineral for humans that can be converted into the more toxic hexavalent, also known as chromium-6, which presents risks to human health and is a substance usually produced in hardening alloy steel or similar industrial processes.
Such testing by nonprofit environmental advocacy associations continues on as does the effort to understand the potential impacts of wildfire-related pollution so as to develop useful testing standards.
The governor’s office appeals to FEMA for post-fire testing
In February, the Federal Emergency Management Agency refused to fund analyses of contaminated soil as part of the debris removal process, although such testing has been conducted by FEMA after similar disasters.
Responding to FEMA’s refusal, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office publicly appealed for the agency to change its policy. “Without adequate soil testing, contaminants caused by the fire can remain undetected and potentially jeopardize groundwater and surface water quality,” the director of Newsom’s Office of Emergency Services emphasized in a letter to FEMA.
The federal agency’s unprecedented refusal to test soil has only added to scientists’ concerns about the need for new soil assessment benchmarks to be established to accurately measure sand and beach pollution. They note the unprecedented toxicity in debris caused by the fire, including those elements caused by burned lithium batteries from electric vehicles.
Such efforts are ongoing. However, in the meantime, what are residents and visitors to do in the interim?
Nicole Mooradian, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County’s Department of Beaches and Harbors, notes that currently those who are considering visiting beaches must make individual choices. Heal the Bay’s Quinn recently stated in a CBS News LA interview that beachgoers should still be on the lookout for dangerous debris such as screws and nails as they can continue to wash up on the beach. Readers may consult the Department of Public Health’s website and review Heal the Bay’s Beach Report Card on the organization’s app or website to obtain the latest available information.
trees were felled in the Las Flores area including Sumac, Sandpaper, Acacia, and Carolina Cherry that had been deemed in critical condition or dead.
A city spokesperson wrote of these trees: “They were planted upon the development of the park and were not old-growth trees. Due to the severity of the damage, a certified arborist deemed it necessary to remove the trees to mitigate risk to the public who would be walking on the adjacent pathways. The city will replace the trees with appropriately sized native trees as soon as we replace the surrounding irrigation and other infrastructure that can guarantee their success.
The Community Services Department’s goal is to keep native trees whenever possible and have kept fire-damaged trees intact in open spaces that do not pose a public risk. Fortunately, the old-growth sycamore trees near the Las Flores Creek Park playground survived and are looking healthy at this time. We will continue to monitor all the trees in the park, and where we can, we will leave trees in place that do not pose a risk to future park patrons or park infrastructure.”
A detailed report issued by NPTS focuses on individual neighborhoods impacted by the fire. Two pages concentrating on Big Rock show 91 trees all recommended to be “flushcut” meaning a stump is left flush to the ground. They include Canary Island Pine, Acacia, Indian Coral, Stone Pine, Sumac, Poplar, Cedar, Eucalyptus, and Ficus. The trees were found in various states of condition, from poor, to critical, to dead. All 91 of the trees were deemed unsurvivable and unsafe if not removed.
In Carbon Canyon NPTS identified 52 trees including Cedar, Sumac, Eucalyptus, California Pepper, and Pine, all recommended for flushcut. Data indicates 36 trees on Rambla Pacifico are deemed either dead or with no chance for survival despite some residents noting there were green shoots coming from the damaged trees after the fire. A NPTS arborist confirmed the trees were targeted for removal to mitigate a future risk to the public. Rambla Pacifico trees identified were Sumac, Canary Island, Eucalyptus, Coast Live Oak, Aleppo Pine, Stone Pine, Cypress, Monterey Pine, Arroyo Willow and Olive
— ‘this needs to go back to Jean,’” she said. “It belongs with her.” When she called to offer it, Sum-
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is quoted: “Our study suggests that — in addition to the trauma a wildfire can induce — smoke itself may play a direct role in worsening mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.”
Data was collected in 2020, during one of California’s worst wildfire seasons on record. Using air quality monitoring and zip code data, daily levels of wildfire-specific PM2.5 were tracked and matched to ED visits across the state for a wide range of mental health conditions. Over the course of the study period, 86,588 ED visits for mental health concerns were recorded. The average daily concentration of wildfire-related PM2.5 was 6.95 micrograms per cubic meter, though that number rose significantly during peak wildfire activity — reaching 11.9 μg/m³ during the worst months and spiking to 24.9 μg/m³ at its highest.
The findings showed a clear trend: as wildfire-related PM2.5 levels rose, so did emergency visits for mental health concerns. In particular, a 10 μg/m³ increase in PM2.5 was linked with significantly higher ED visits for depreswsion, anxiety, and mood-affective disorders for up to seven days after exposure.
The Harvard study called attention to disparities in who was most affected. The study found that women, children and young adults, Black and Hispanic individuals, and people on Medicaid faced the highest risk. These groups may be especially vulnerable during periods of environmental stress. The study advocated for access to mental health care during wildfire seasons.
Another study in the journal Nature Medicine reports exposure to wildfire smoke is a health concern associated with increased morbidity and mortality due to permanently altering the immune system on a cellular level.
The peer-reviewed research, conducted by a team of scientists, found that individuals exposed to wildfire smoke experienced significant changes in their immune cells, including toxic metal accumulation and epigenetic alterations — biological changes that could lead to long-term disease.
“While we’ve known for years that
mers was overcome. “She started crying,” McCarthy said. “It was so emotional.”
The table is sentimental to both women, but especially now to Summers who said, “I loved my grandmother and if I had room in my new house I’d keep it, but I don’t, so it’s time to pass it on.” You see, after losing her home, Summers recently bought a small house in Malibu with no extra space, but the table will stay in her family. Her niece also lost her Pacific Palisades home in the fire and will start a new chapter with the heirloom “It’s just one of those things you don’t let go of,” Summers commented.
Now the table has come full circle. It once stood in San Marino, then traveled to Las Tunas Beach and a few other Malibu neighborhoods, all the way to Montana, and now back to the Summers’ family in Brentwood.
“That table brought us back together and the trip to Hanoi was a ball,” according to Summers. Both women say there will be future traveling together.
wildfire smoke worsens conditions like asthma or heart disease, we haven’t fully understood why,” said one of the study’s lead researchers. “This is the first time we’ve been able to see, on a single-cell level, how smoke particles actually affect immune cells in the human body.” The researchers collected blood samples from 31 individuals with documented smoke exposure and 29 age- and sex-matched control subjects who had not been exposed. Using advanced techniques like DNA methylation analysis and mass cytometry — a technology that tags metals within cells — they explored how cells responded to environmental pollutants found in smoke, including fine particulate matter (PM2.5), toxic metals such as mercury and cadmium, and synthetic chemicals like PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances).
Their findings were significant: smoke-exposed individuals exhibited methylation changes at 133 gene locations known to be associated with chronic disease. Methylation is a chemical process that can turn genes “on” or “off,” and disruptions to these patterns can have long-lasting consequences for immune function and disease susceptibility. Even more troubling was the discovery of toxic metals within immune cells. Mercury, a neurotoxic metal, was detected in dead immune cells, while cadmium appeared in both live and dead cell populations. Researchers say these metals likely enter the body via inhalation of smoke particles and accumulate over time, impairing immune cell function. The researchers said smoke exposure suggests not just short-term irritation that comes from inhaling smoke, but suggests long-term risks.
The study advocated for more targeted public health strategies and interventions in wildfire-prone areas like California. Malibu, which has endured repeated wildfires in recent years, including the Woolsey Fire in 2018 and the more recent Franklin and Palisades fires, is among the communities that could benefit most from this research according to Nature Medicine.
As one Malibu resident put it, “The effects of smoke exposure may not end when the skies clear. Your body could be carrying the biological scars for years.”
(Left) This is the table that was in the family of Jean Huntington Summers that Summers gave to Lee Clarke McCarthy, after the latter lost her house in a fire in 1993. This year, Summers lost her house in the Palisades Fire, and McCarthy gifted it back to her. (Right) Lee Clarke McCarthy (left) and Jean Huntington Summers toast to a lasting friendship.
Empress Builders opens Malibu office to aid wildfire rebuilds
Mayor Riggins and community members welcome the firm’s expansion as rebuilding challenges persist
By BARBARA BURKE Special to The Malibu Times
As drivers along Pacific Coast Highway slowed to see what all the buzz was about, a large crowd gathered at Empress Builders’ June 24 grand opening and ribbon cutting coordinated by the Malibu Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce.
“It’s always great to have happy things to go to!” attendee Malibu Mayor Marianne Riggins exclaimed. “We’re expanding our business community as we rebuild Malibu.” In response to the devastating Palisades and Eaton wildfires, Empress Builders has expanded its offices from Laguna Beach to Malibu, Imer Bauta, P..E., CEO and founder of the firm explained. Bauta noted that his firm highly values community involvement and that he is an elected member of the City of Laguna Beach Design Review Board committee. As such, he is highly sensitive and attentive to code compliance and design standards mandated by municipalities and he strongly focuses on energy efficiency.
‘Nothing goes fast in Malibu’
Of course, attendees’ conversations turned to the nuances and complications involved in constructing replacement homes for fire victims in Malibu.
A few tips from Riggins: “Make sure you go to the rebuild center to find out how the process works — nothing goes fast in Malibu!” Elaborating, she explained that many homes are on
septic tanks so plumbing issues can arise.
By all attendees’ accounts, Bauta and his firm are ready to help their clients rebuild as quickly as possible while navigating all the requirements imposed by the city,
county, and state. “I believe this is the preview of the sharpest design build team in town,” Martin Roy Mervel, AIA, commented. “These guys know how to think on their feet and smile at the same time!”
Jason Wolack, of Ganahl Lumber Company, chimed in by commenting, “I’ve known Imer Bauta for eight years as I am a materials supplier. He is forward-thinking and he’s highly ethical.”
Agreeing, general contractor
Tom Farmer stated, “Imer is such a smart and detail-oriented guy — it’s hard to find really good quality in the construction industry but he provides it!”
Of course, attendees noted that rebuilding in Malibu can be very
protracted and those who serve the design build industry in other ways joined in on the conversation.
“LA homeowners rebuilding in Malibu and other wildfire- affected areas are facing unprecedented challenges. In addition to ongoing regulatory changes, there are a lot of moving parts — insurance issues, permitting delays, utility coordination, and sometimes even conflicting rules between the city, the county and state agencies,” said attendee Cole Sheridan, managing partner of Hammer & Nails Law Firm, which specializes in construction law and representing clients as they navigate the complexities of working with governing agencies at every level. “Even with the governor’s executive orders and waiver of Coastal Act and CEQA rules, local agencies retain authority over zoning, construction standards, and public safety, which can still delay or complicate the process.”
Before rebuilding can begin, homeowners must fund the project, either from their personal assets, insurance recovery monies or via mortgage financing.
“Mortgagees, lending institutions, won’t fund loans unless a mortgagor — borrower can provide evidence of insurance and obtaining insurance for slope parcels and coastal parcels can be very challenging,” said Somalia Inez of Farmers Insurance in Malibu. “People contact me for securing insurance in flood and brush areas and there are solutions.”
As attendees dispersed, many commented that gathering together to celebrate a new design build firm in Malibu gave reason to be positive and forward thinking and to rebuild collaboratively for the community’s greater good.
Imer Bauta, CEO and founder of the Empress Builders (top), does the honors at the recent ribbon-cutting of the firm’s new location in Malibu. (Bottom left) Malibu Mayor Marianne Riggins attends the ribbon-cutting. (Bottom right) Imer Bauta is shown with his family during the ribbon-cutting of the firm’s new location in Malibu. Photos by Richard Cassel of Cassel Photography
Malibu Life
Malibu’s Dick Van Dyke celebrated at sold-out Vandy Camp on Saturday
that blended vintage flair, heartfelt tributes, and community spirit. The occasion marked the third installment of Vandy Camp, where fans gather to sing songs popularized by the beloved entertainer and celebrate Van Dyke’s talent and legacy.
Poppins — packed the 330-seat theater for an afternoon filled with music, laughter, but mostly love. The crowd’s enthusiasm was contagious.
said. “Malibu was far, but I really wanted to meet him. I’m a really big fan.”
The legendary Dick Van Dyke — actor, singer, comedian, and lifelong champion of the arts — was celebrated Saturday at a sold-out event
This Vandy Camp was held at the newly christened Arlene and Dick Van Dyke Theater at Malibu High School.
Fans from around the country and a few who flew in from Europe, many dressed in Van Dyke-inspired costumes — a la Mary
For many attendees, the chance to be in the presence of the nearly 100-year-old icon was motivation to travel great distances hoping for a chance to meet their hero. One such fan was 18-year-old Senne Claes, a young composer who flew in from Belgium just for the event. “Dick Van Dyke is my biggest inspiration,” Claes
Van Dyke, who turns 100 Dec. 13, had appeared at two previous Vandy Camp events, performing and greeting fans with his signature charm. While he had hoped to attend Saturday’s celebration, he apparently wasn’t feeling well enough to make it in person. His wife Arlene broke the news gently while the devoted crowd took it with grace, applauding Van Dyke’s enduring spirit and sending thoughtful well
wishes his way. During the live-streamed event that the award-winning entertainer watched from home, dozens of attendees voiced get wells and gave heartfelt testimonials expressing their appreciation of Van Dyke’s talents over the years — one moving account from a woman who said watching Van Dyke’s star turn in “Diagnosis Murder” helped her get through a terminal cancer diagnosis more than 25 years ago.
Savannah Broadus eyes tennis comeback after injury ends Pepperdine career
All-American senior shifts focus to coaching and recovery while
By MCKENZIE JACKSON Special to The Malibu Times
Astorybook ending wasn’t written for the end of Savannah Broadus’ All-American college tennis career at Pepperdine.
Broadus, one of the best women’s tennis players in Pepperdine history, and her teammate Vivian Yang won the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Southwest Regional doubles title in San Diego last October. The 22-year-old also advanced to the ITA tournament’s singles championship match. However, throughout the five-day event Broadus felt a pain in her right elbow.
“I really wanted to be there for my team and show them, ‘Hey no matter what happens I am here for you guys.’” she said.
So, Broadus continued, with racket in hand, to swing her right arm to victory after victory during her senior campaign. She advanced to the Sweet Sixteen and earned ITA All-American status in the NCAA Singles Championship in Texas in November, won a gold medal with Team USA in December’s Master’ UBNP Paribas in France, and she and Yang were named the West Coast Conference Doubles Team of
the Week after they upset a top-10 rated pair from Duke University in January, the first month of the Waves’ spring season.
By March though, the pain was unbearable, so Broadus had her swinging elbow evaluated. A torn ligament was discovered. Her season and Waves’ playing career was over.
Broadus felt the opposite of upset or sullen in the wake of her injury diagnosis.
“This is the biggest injury I have ever had,” she explained. “It gave me an opportunity to be super grateful for everything I achieved and accomplished — and be grateful for all the opportunities I had in college. I focused on supporting my team and understanding that these things happen and it doesn’t change the path or
Core Not Corp
By Benjamin Marcus, Entertainment Editor
Lazily quoting Chat GPT: “Beckers Malibu Surf Shop was a beloved fixture in the Malibu community for about 31 years. The iconic store, managed for three decades by Mitch Taylor, first opened in the early 1990s and officially closed in early 2025.
The Malibu Times reported: “Run ning a shop for 31 years …” and not ed that Taylor was planning a new surf‑shop venture following the closure.
The announcement about the store being part of Authentic Brand Group’s closures, and thus being shuttered, was published on Feb. 1, 2025
In summary: Becker Malibu surf shop thrived for roughly three decades — from the early ’90s until it shut its doors in February 2025 after operating for 31 years.
All well and good, but we went to a real human — Mitch Taylor — about the closing of Becker and the opening of his new deal: Bunker Surf and Skate.
Just saw you at Zinqué with what appears to be your family? Who are those lovely people?
My sons are 15-year-old Kieran Taylor and 12-year-old Cashel Taylor. [I have a] lovely daughter Campbell Taylor (17) and rock solid Baby Mamma Jenny Rusinko
Where are you from, originally?
I was brought to California when I was 7 years old. Dad drove us to Malibu and bought me a used board that day at Natural Progression: that was the end of being a regular kid. It was a choice I made when the ocean cast its spell on me the first day surfing to pursue this every day of my life.
In 50 words or less, can you describe the path that brought you to managing the Becker shop in Malibu?
I worked there for 31 years and the store was open for 32. I was professionally longboarding, and my girlfriend worked at Becker. I was there so much, the manager at the time asked me if I wanted a job. I quit my job making $25 an hour to work at Becker for $7 an hour in 1993. I was an employee for 10 years before becoming manager.
Becker seemed to be a thriving surf shop, here in Malibu which is home to — or visited by — people with a lot of disposable income and time on their hands looking for cool things to do. Becker died from being owned by ABG, who leased us out to Liberated Brands, and that was the end of it. Liberated somehow fell short, which resulted in all retail businesses they owned going under: all of Hawaii, all California, all the way to the East Coast.
Apologies, but here is a historic rant on the surf industry: I know from working at SURFER Magazine in the Roaring ‘90s that the surf industry ain’t what she used to be. In the Roaring ‘90s, the surfer dudes who started the companies — Bob Hurley, Bob McKnight, Fernando Aguerre, the O’Neill family, the Meistrells, Jim Ganzer, Richard Woolcott — were making scandalous amounts of money. Anything was possible. It was booming, but going into Y2K, business began to fade and these guys — being
Ssurfers — knew when to bail while the bailing was good. For some reason, surf companies run by non-surfers couldn’t make it.
Wonder why?
I asked Chat GPT and it came back with a decent answer: “In 2018, Quiksilver (then renamed Boardriders Inc.) acquired Billabong. This merged many legacy brands under one corporate umbrella (Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, RVCA, DC Shoes, etc.).
In 2023, Authentic Brands Group (owners of Reebok, Brooks Brothers, etc.) bought Boardriders, further moving the brands away from their surf roots.
They still exist — but mostly as lifestyle brands sold in malls or online discount retailers.
Chat GPT was harsh about the surf companies that thrived in the 1990s: “Billabong, Quiksilver, and co. collapsed under their own weight — too big, too corporate, too out of touch. Today, authenticity, sustainability, and niche appeal define the leading surf brands. The soul of surf is no longer in the mall — it’s in small-batch wetsuits, backyard shapers, and stylish edits on YouTube.”
I also asked Chat GPT what the leading surf brands are now: “Patagonia, Vissla, Banks Journal, Rhythm, Florence Marine X, Seea, Outerknown. Local surfboard labels (e.g., Channel Islands, Pyzel, Album) are more prominent than ever, driving core credibility.”
Do you agree with some or all of that? Why did the old-school 20th-century surf brands lose their edge, and what makes the new 21st-century surf brands the next big thing?
Yes I believe those brands are doing the best; for a while it seemed surfers weren’t so against the corporate surf companies, which is a total fraud there should be no corporate in surfing.
I worked at SURFER Magazine from 1989 when it was owned by Bud Fabian — a concrete mogul who let us do what we wanted and we done good — put out a good surf magazine. I saw the writing on the wall as Y2K approached and punched my way out of there. SURFER Magazine was passed around like a cheap date. It was sold to Primedia in 1998 — “a large publishing company that owned many enthusiast magazines.” In 2011, Primedia’s Action Sports Group was sold to Source Interlink Media, which later rebranded as TEN: The Enthusiast Network. SURFER Magazine was part of an Enthusiast Network.
SURFER and Surfing magazines were under the same roof = sad. The office had low roofs and no windows and no ping pong in the warehouse = lame.
Great. Then in 2019, American Media acquired TEN’s Adventure Sports Network, which included SURFER. And then in 2020 SURFER Maga-
ometimes, just sometimes, when you are going through a tough time, the most unexpected thing happens to brighten your day. Let me explain.
I recently finished 28 days of radiation treatment at Cedars Sinai. The actual radiation was remarkably uneventful. I lay down on a table for around 8 minutes, nothing seemed to happen, and then I was
PEOPLE
zine went pau — as John Severson spun in his grave.
Corporate ownership of surf companies is a BAD IDEA. In the fullness of time, I realized I got out at the right time. What’s the point of SURFER Magazine if you can’t play ping pong with Kelly Slater in the warehouse?!?!?!?
These brands that were named by Chat GPT Patagonia, Vissla, Banks Journal, Rhythm, Florence Marine X, Seea, Outerknown are legit companies made by surfers for surfers, the way it’s supposed to be.
What is your vision for your shop?
Anything unique? Uniquely Malibu?
This will be what most consider a CORE surf shop, I like to think of it as a surf shop done the way they all should be.
I personally believe being a surfer, we can run shops better than corporate guys sitting in offices ordering clothes for a business they know nothing about.
I see a sign for ding repair. A necessary service in Malibu, I would think, with all those people banging rails out at Surfrider Beach.
We will have ding repair service, which I’ve kept going since Becker closed.
Who is your ding repairer?
Our ding repair is done by Jose Barahona the shaper of all Becker surfboards and also Rick surfboards.
Do you know what brands you will feature?
The new shop built by surfers for surfers, smaller surf run brands, trying to keep CORP out!!
Lost Surfboards will be the predominant boards in the shop, but we will have FireWire and Becker longboards and a few boards no one has seen in 20 years. I’m really trying to keep other small surf companies in business by not ordering from the big guys except Billabong women’s as they are probably the best-selling women’s apparel in surf shops.
When we were kids we surfed because we didn’t have any money. Surf trunks were $20, surfboards were maybe $300, a good wetsuit was $200. But now!?!?!?! A hundred and fifty bucks for a pair of surf trunks?!?!?!? What kind of a universe is this? What if my mom had to pay a hundred and fifty bucks for a pair of surf trunks!!! She would have made me wear cutoff Levi’s.
What will a pair of trunks, and a wetsuit, and a surfboard cost at Bunker Surf and Skate? Do you know the range of prices, high and low?
Shorts are gonna run somewhere between $60 to $85 if you buy the Florence brand. Suits from $160 to $450 and boards running anywhere from $785 to $1,400: brand dependent.
We will also have a rental system so people can grab boards and walk across the street to the beach.
The center of Malibu is booming after all the closures. You have good timing.
Is this a pop-up shop to see how it goes, or do you have a long-term lease?
This is NO pop up, I’m in this with everything I have, I’ve not gotten a paycheck in nine weeks, have three kids and wife to feed and rent. I’ve sunk all my money into this, this is not a try out, THIS IS MY LIFE.
Any regrets?
If I could go back in time I wouldn’t change a thing, I’ve made some big mistakes in this life only two I can think of that I would change. But those mistakes brought me to be the man I am today: father of three amazing children, two boys
that can’t get enough surfing, and a beautiful daughter that also enjoys the beach and surfing, especially when we can get their mom out surfing. I’m blessed in every aspect of the word.
The Bunker Surf and Skate 3900 Cross Creek Rd, Suite 1A, Malibu
told, “thank you.” By the way, all the people at Cedars’ Radiation Department, from Dr. Sandler, Chief of Radiation Oncology, to Domingo, the parking attendant, were exceptionally caring and considerate. It almost made having cancer worth it. Please note, I said “almost.” The driving from Malibu to Cedars was a bit arduous. I calculated that the number of hours going to and from the hospital 28 times was roughly the same number of hours it would take to drive to the East Coast and back—all a small price to pay to be cancer-free.
Each day, I would sit in the waiting room with a dozen or so other patients waiting for their radiation treatment. All of them had one kind of cancer or another, and since we were all scheduled for our treatments around the same time of day, I got to know some of them. One couple, Terri and Kevin, could not have been friendlier. Despite everything Kevin was going through, they were indefatigable, and laughter among us was a constant. When it finally came to my last day of radiation, Kevin gave me a shopping bag filled with not one, not two, not three, but four boxes of See’s Candy. In
my entire life on Planet Earth, I can only recall one gift as meaningful to me—a first baseman’s glove which I got for my Bar Mitzvah. All these boxes of chocolate created a bit of a problem for me, but one I was glad to overcome. A week earlier my doctor had advised me to cut down on my sugar intake, and I was supposed to meet with the same doctor only a few minutes after getting the candy. The solution was simple, cover the bag of candy with my jacket. I said “goodbye” to my new friends, but not “farewell.” We shall see each other and laugh some more.
By Burt Ross, Contributed Column
This Instagram collage shows the products available at Bunker Surf and Skate.
Mitch Taylor, long-time manager of the defunct Beckers Malibu Surf Shop, is filling the void left by Beckers with his new shop, Bunker Surf and Skate. Contributed photos
Mitch Taylor’s new surf shop, Bunker Surf and Skate, also offers rentals, like the board shown above.
MALIBU SEEN
Mitch Taylor goes solo with Bunker Surf and Skate
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case No. 25TRCP00285
Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
Petition of: MARISSA KIM MONSON
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
Petitioner: MARISSA KIM MONSON a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
Present Name: MARISSA KIM MONSON Proposed Name: MARISSA KIM PAXTON
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: 07/25/2025 Time: 8:30 AM, Dept.: E
The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
825 MAPLE AVE., TORRANCE, CA 90503
A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): The Malibu Times
Date: JUN 02,2025
ALAN B. HONEYCUTT, Judge of the Superior Court
DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court
PUB: 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3/2025 The Malibu Times MALIBU 136
PUBLIC NOTICE
Title Order No. : 15953474 Trustee Sale No. : 88011 Loan No. : 399491664 APN : 2078-008-026 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/1/2024 . UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 7/9/2025 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS, AS TRUSTEE as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 1/5/2024 as Instrument No. 20240011569 in book N/A, page N/A of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: ILYA GORBONOS, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY , as Trustor DAVID GEVONDYAN , as Beneficiary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766, NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE – continued all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: See Exhibit “A” Attached Hereto And Made A Part Hereof. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4341 FREEDOM DRIVE, UNIT B CALABASAS, CA 91302. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $183,531.78 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election of Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 6/4/2025 CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS, AS TRUSTEE, as Trustee 8190 EAST KAISER BLVD., ANAHEIM HILLS, CA 92808 PHONE: 714-283-2180 FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION LOG ON TO: www.stoxposting.com CALL: 844-477-7869 PATRICIO S. INCE’, VICE PRESIDENT CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALIST IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. “NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid on 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 the outstanding lien 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
LEGAL NOTICES
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 844-477-7869, or visit this internet Web site www.stoxposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.# 88011. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.” For sales conducted after January 1, 2021: 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 (844) 477-7869, or visit this internet website www.STOXPOSTING.com, using the file number assigned to this case 88011 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; by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code; 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. Disclosure In compliance with CA civil code 2924f(F), the opening bid for the foreclosure sale is based on a valuation provided t the trustee by the lender of the lender’s representative. The trustee does not determine, verify, or opine on the accuracy of this valuation and makes no representation regarding the market value of the property subject to foreclosures (the “Property”). The trustee’s compliance or non-compliance with CA civil code 2924f(f) shall not be construed as an opinion, warranty, or representation regarding (i) the priority of the deed of trust being foreclosed, (ii) the condition of title to the Property, or (iii) any other matters affecting the Property, Including the value of the Property. The trustee relies solely on the trustee’s sale guaranty and/or Information provided by the lender regarding the lien priority and title condition and does not Independently verify such Information. All bidders are solely responsible for conducting their own Independent due diligence regarding the loan, the Property, its value, the lien priority of the deed of trust being foreclosed, and the condition of the title to the Property. The trustee assumes no liability for the accuracy or completeness of any information provided by third parties, including the lender. The valuation used to determine the minimum opening bid applies only to the Initially scheduled sale date. Any postponement or continuation of the sale does not obligate the trustee to obtain or rely upon a new valuation, nor does It alter the trustee’s limited role in the process. TS# 88011 / APN # 2078-008-026 LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT “A” A CONDOMINIUM COMPRISED OF: (A) AN UNDIVIDED 1/19 INTEREST IN LOT 1 OF TRACT NO. 34823, IN THE CITY OF CALABASAS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 984, PAGES 52 AND 53 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT UNITS 1 THROUGH 19 INCLUSIVE AS SHOWN AND DEFINED ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN RECORDED DECEMBER 9, 1988, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 88-1971866, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. EXCEPT THEREFROM ALL MINERAL RIGHTS NOT HERETOFORE OTHERWISE CONVEYED OR RESERVED BY GRANTOR, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL OIL, GAS, HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL RIGHTS, AND ALL WATER, WATER RIGHTS, GEOTHERMAL STEAM AND STEAM POWER, WITHIN OR UNDERLYING THE REAL PROPERTY HEREIN CONVEYED. TOGETHER WITH THE PERPETUAL RIGHT OF DEVELOPMENT THEREOF, PROVIDED HOWEVER, THAT THE RIGHTS RESERVED AND EXCEPTED DO NOT INCLUDE THE RIGHT TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE AND THE TOP 500 FEET OF THE SUBSURFACE OF THE REAL PROPERTY, AS RESERVED BY DEED RECORDED DECEMBER 28, 1978, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 78-1438442, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. (B) UNIT 10 AS SHOWN AND DEFINED ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN REFERRED TO ABOVE MALIBU 137
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CORALEE LYNDA PATRICK
Case No. 25STPB06527
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CORALEE LYNDA PATRICK
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jennifer Blue De Nicola in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jennifer Blue De Nicola be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests the decedent’s lost will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. Copies of the lost will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.
Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held on July 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for petitioner:
DINH LUU ESQ
SBN 237418
GOLDFARB & LUU PC
18757 BURBANK BLVD STE 201
TARZANA CA 91356
CN117852 PATRICK Jun 19,26, Jul 3, 2025
MALIBU 142
AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case No. 25VECP00242
Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
Petition of: KATIE MCCONNELL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: KATIE MCCONNELL a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. KATE MC CONNELL b. KATIE DREW MC CONNELL c. KATIE D. MCCONNELL d. KATE
MCCONNELL e. KATIE DREW MCCONNELL Proposed Name: a. KATIE MCCONNELL b. KATIE MCCONNELL c. KATIE MCCONNELL d. KATIE MCCONNELL e. KATIE
MCCONNELL
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: 8/1/2025 Time: 8:30 AM, Dept.: A, Room: 510
The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
NORTHWEST DISTRICT - EAST BLDG. 6230 SYLMAR AVE. ROOM 107, VAN NUYS, CA 91401
A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): The Malibu Times
Date: JUN 13 2025
SHIRLEY K. WATKINS, Judge of the Superior Court DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court
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2025111584
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. BUMBÉ
2838 ADKINS AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90032, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): THE BUSINESS OF BOOTY LLC 2838 ADKINS AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90032
If Corporation or LLC- 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, THE BUSINESS OF BOOTY LLC, JONATHAN JARAMILLO, CFO
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 6/2/2025 NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE
OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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2025118657
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:
1. ROUND TABLE PIZZA DIAMOND BAR
1139 SOUTH GRAND AVE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):
Registered Owner(s): RAGHAVA ENTERPRISES INC. 1139 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization CA
This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on:04/2015 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, RAGHAVA ENTERPRISES INC., JHANSI PAPUDESI, PRESIDENT
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 6/11/2025 NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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2025120513
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. NORTHLINE PROJECTS
23231 PALM CANYON LN, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): MATTHEW RYDER 23231 PALM CANYON LN, MALIBU, CA 90265 If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/2025
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, MATTHEW RYDER, OWNER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 6/13/2025
NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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2025100090
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. THE CRISIS CFO 22741 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):
Registered Owner(s): CORRINA SHERIDAN PO BOX 4009, MALIBU, CA 90264
If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization
This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/2025
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, CORRINA SHERIDAN, OWNER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 5/15/2025 NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT
GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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SUMMONS
(Citacion Judicial) Case Number: 24SMCV05570
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): AARON PHYPERS aka AARON CAMERON
YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE):
RUPERT PERRY, individually and as Trustee and Executor of the Estate of Elina Katsioula-Beall
NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.
You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.
¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.
Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.
The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Santa Monica Courthouse, 1725 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es):
Jordan Susman, Esq. 16000 Ventura Blvd. Ste. 1200 Encino, CA 91436 T: 818.584-8928
Date: November 13, 2024
Executive Officer: J. Hernandez
David W. Slayton, Executive Officer
J. Hernandez, Deputy Clerk
H. Jay Ford III, Judge of the Superior Court
Publish in The Malibu Times 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10/2025
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T.S. No.: 241205879
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Trustee’s Sale Loan No.: 21-5158 Order No. 95530590 APN: 4456-032044 Property Address: 850 Cold Canyon Road Calabasas Area, CA 91302 You Are In Default Under A Deed Of Trust Dated 1/12/2022. 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 cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. No cashier’s checks older than 60 days from the day of sale will be accepted. Trustor: SB Auto Service, Inc., a Pennsylvania Corporation Duly Appointed Trustee: Total Lender Solutions, Inc. Recorded 2/1/2022 as Instrument No. 20220126698 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 7/17/2025 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $2,548,014.98 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 850 Cold Canyon Road Calabasas Area, CA 91302 Legal Description: Please See Attached Exhibit “A” The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Notice To Potential Bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Notice To Property Owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (877) 440-4460 or visit this Internet website www.mkconsultantsinc.com, using the file number assigned to this case 241205879. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice To Tenant: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (877) 440-4460, or visit this internet website www.mkconsultantsinc.com, using the file number assigned to this case 241205879 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. When submitting funds for a bid subject to Section 2924m, please make the funds payable to “Total Lender Solutions, Inc. Holding Account”. If you think you
may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 6/13/2025
Total Lender Solutions, Inc. 10505 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 125 San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 866-535-3736 Sale
Line: (877) 440-4460 By: Rachel Seropian, Trustee Sales Officer Exhibit “A” Legal Description Parcel 1: That Portion Of The Southwest Quarter Of The Northeast Quarter Of Section 17, Township 1 South, Range 17 West, S. B. B. AND M., In The County Of Los Angeles, Described As Follows: Beginning At The Intersection Of The Westerly Line Of Said Southwest Quarter Of The Northeast Quarter Of Section 17 With The Southeasterly Line Of Cold Canyon Road As Described In Deed To The County Of Los Angeles, Recorded In Book 7414, Page 50, Official Records; In The Office Of The County Recorder Of Said County; Thence Northeasterly Along The Southeasterly Line Of Said Cold Canyon Road, 400.00 Feet To The True Point Of Beginning; Thence At Right Angles To Said Southeasterly Line South 18° 29’ 35” East 439.79 Feet; Thence Parallel With The South Line Of Said Southwest Quarter Of The Northeast Quarter Of Section 17, South 89° 36’ 00” East To The East Line Of Said Southwest Quarter; Thence Northerly Along Said East Line To A Line That Is Parallel With Said South Line Of The Southwest Quarter Of The Northeast Quarter Of Section 17 And Passes Through The True Point Of Beginning; Thence Along Said Parallel Line North 89° 36’ 00” West To The True Point Of Beginning. Parcel 2: An Easement For Ingress And Egress, Over That Portion Of The Southwest Quarter Of The Northeast Quarter Of Section 17, Township 1 South, Range 17 West S. B. B. AND M., In The County Of Los Angeles Described As Follows: Beginning At The Intersection Of The Westerly Line Of Said Southwest Quarter Of The Northeast Quarter Of Section 17 With The Southeasterly Line Cold Canyon Road, As Described In Deed To The County Of Los Angeles, Recorded In Book 7414, Page 50 Official Records, In The Office Of The County Recorder Of Said County; Thence Northeasterly Along The Southeasterly Line Of Said Cold Canyon Road, 400.00 Feet To The True Point Of Beginning; Thence Continuing Along Said Southeasterly Line North 71° 35’ 35” East 30.00 Feet; Thence At Right Angles To Said Southeasterly Line, South 18° 24’ 25” East 10.22 Feet, More Or Less, To A Line That Is Parallel With The South Line Of Said Southwest Quarter Of The Northeast Quarter Of Said Section 17 And Passes Through The Point Of Beginning; Thence Along Said Parallel Line, North 89° 36’ 00” West 31.96 Feet To The True Point Of Beginning.
MALIBU 149
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:
1. WAVEROCK MALIBU
2. WAVEROCK
29500 HEATHERCLIFF RD SPC 283, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):
Registered Owner(s): WAVEROCK MALIBU LLC
29500 HEATHERCLIFF RD SPC 283, MALIBU, CA 90265
If Corporation or LLC- 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: 06/2025
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, WAVEROCK MALIBU LLC, TIMBERLY FERGUSON
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 6/12/2025 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: 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17/2025 MALIBU 153
NOTICE INVITING BIDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids for the City of Malibu, LEGACY PARK ARBORS RENOVATIONS
PROJECT, SPECIFICATION NO. 2114, will be received by the City Clerk, at Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, California, 90265 at or before 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at which time they will be publicly opened and read by the City Clerk (or designated representative).
SCOPE OF WORK
In general, the proposed improvements consist of repainting the arbors in Legacy Park. The improvements include cleaning, blast cleaning, and repainting the existing large and small arbors in Legacy Park and all other appurtenant work included and shown in the Contract Documents and Specifications.
The bid shall be submitted and the work shall be performed by a Class “A”, “B”, or “C-33” State of California licensed contractor in strict conformance with the project
specifications for Legacy Park Arbors Renovations Project, Specification No. 2114 now on file in the City’s Public Works Department.
An electronic copy of plans and specifications may be obtained by prospective bidders from the Public Works Department through mpublicworks@malibucity.org
All prospective bidders shall abide by the provisions of the Bid Terms and Conditions listed in the project’s specifications.
The City reserves the right to retain all bids for a period of 90 days after the bid opening date for examination and comparison and to delete any portion of the work from the Contract. The City reserves the right to determine and waive nonsubstantial irregularities in any bid, and to reject any or all bids. The bid shall be balanced so that each bid item is priced to carry its share of the cost of the work and also its share of the contractor’s overhead and profit. The City reserves the right to delete any bid item to the extent that the bid is qualified by specific limitation. An unbalanced bid shall be considered as grounds for rejecting the entire bid. The City shall award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder as the interest of the City may require.
In accordance with the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 of the California Labor Code, the California Department of Industrial Relations has established the general prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification and type of work needed to execute contracts for public works and improvements. The per diem wages published at the date the contract is advertised for bids shall be applicable. Future effective wage rates which have been predetermined are on file with the Department of Industrial Relations, are referenced but not printed in said publication. The new wage rates shall become effective on the day following the expiration date and apply to this contract in the same manner as if they had been included or referenced in this contract. The website for California Department of Industrial Relations Prevailing Wage Unit is currently located at www.dir.ca.gov, prevailing wages are located on the website at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/ pwd/index.htm
The wage rate for any classification not listed by the California Department of Industrial Relations, but which may be required to execute the proposed contract, shall be in accord with specified rates for similar or comparable classifications or for those performing similar or comparable duties, within the agency’s determinations.
At the time of submitting the bid the Bidder shall be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations in accordance with the provisions of Section 1771.1 of the California Labor Code, as amended by Senate Bill 854. No public work contract may be awarded to a non-registered contractor or subcontractor.
Without exception, the bidder is required to state the name and address of each subcontractor who will perform work or labor or render service to the prime contractor and the portion of the work which each will do in their bid as required by Section 23, “Subcontracts”, of the Standard Specifications and in conformance with Public Contract Code, Sections 4100 to 4113, inclusive.
The City will not consider awarding any contract based upon any bid submitted by any contractor nor consent to subletting any portions of the Contract to any subcontractor located in a foreign country during any period in which such foreign country is listed by the United States Trade Representative as discriminating against U.S. firms in conducting procurements for public works projects.
All bidders are hereby notified that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, Business Enterprises must be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin consideration for an award.
The Contractor may substitute securities for retention monies pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300.
Date this 19th day of June 2025
CITY OF MALIBU, CALIFORNIA
Rob DuBoux, Public Works Director/City Engineer
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. DIFFERENT SOUNDS
6101 CAVALLERI RD, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): DIFFERENT MANAGEMENT LLC
6101 CAVALLERI RD, MALIBU, CA 90265
If Corporation or LLC- 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: 04/2025 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, DIFFERENT MANAGEMENT LLC, ALEXANDER VAZELAKIS, PRESIDENT
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los CONTINUED ON PAGE B5
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Performers handpicked by Dick and Arlene, including Dustbowl Revival, Janet Klein and Her Parlor Boys, and Tony Guerrero, delivered nostalgic, vaudeville-inspired sets that captured the whimsical energy Van Dyke is known for. Live-streaming extended the celebration far and wide.
“Live-streaming this event felt like something Dick would absolutely embrace,” one organizer said. “His career has spanned everything — Broadway, television, film, vinyl, and now viral. If anyone could pull off a digital mic drop, it’s him.”
Beyond the festivities, the event also served a deeper purpose: raising funds for a forthcoming Dick Van Dyke Museum and to support the Van Dyke Endowment for the Arts which supports visual and performing arts across Malibu’s four public schools. Jolynn Regan, who manages the endowment, explained a seat-naming initiative. For $2,000, donors can name a seat in the Arlene and Dick Van Dyke Theater, with names to be transferred to the new Malibu High Performing Arts Center once it’s completed — currently estimated to open in four years as part of phase two of Malibu High School’s revitalization.
“This theater has come a long way,” Regan said. “It’s now a beautiful space, thanks to partnerships with the Malibu Education Foundation, the Shark Fund, and Arts Angels. We painted, upgraded the green room, and really brought it to life.”
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A fundraiser in 2024 brought in $220,000, the bulk of which remains in the endowment, generating interest to support local arts programs year after year. Already, the fund has distributed $5,000 mini-grants to each Malibu public school to cover essentials like art teachers, clay for ceramics, paints,
and other materials that aren’t typically covered by district budgets.
“You’d think arts would be well funded here because we’re in Malibu,” Regan said. “But we’ve really struggle — between wildfires and families moving away, our schools need support. The arts keep kids engaged, and it’s more important than ever.”
Van Dyke’s own artistic journey began in high school, making the endowment especially personal for him and Arlene. “It’s incredibly remark -
able that Mr. Van Dyke continues to give back to schools — or even thinks about us — at almost 100 years old,” Regan said. “We are so lucky. We are so honored.”
Those interested in naming a seat can contact Regan directly at jolynnregan@gmail.com or visit the Malibu Education Foundation website and click on the Van Dyke Endowment tab for more information. All donations are tax-deductible and serve as lasting gifts to the arts and education.
Looking ahead, Regan hinted at another event in the works: “We’re already planning something for his 100th birthday in December,” she said.
“It’s going to be special.”
Arlene Van Dyke hinted at the same.
Offering a hopeful note while performing with acapella group, The Vantastix, she noted, “I’m pretty confident he’ll be at the next one,” she said with a smile, adding, “Dick Van Dyke fans are the most wonderful human beings I’ve ever known.”
Wiley Murphree set the Malibu High track and field team’s discus throw record twice during his senior campaign.
The 18-year-old athlete spun his body and tossed the 1.6-kilogram discus a Sharks’ record 132 feet, 7 inches to finish fifth at the Maurice Green Invitational at Oaks Christian High School on March 22. Then on May 17, Murphree launched a 137’3” bomb during the CIF-Southern Section Division 4 Finals at Moorpark High School.
That final heave — his last throw as a high school athlete — placed him fifth out of nine competitors in the championship event, but it solidified his spot atop Malibu’s disc dynamos.
Murphree, a discus thrower since his freshman year, improved each season and had long strived to own the school record.
“I like seeing my name on that leaderboard,” he said. “It’s fun. That last throw of my high school career was my best one. I was pumped up. I was happy.”
Murphree credits another sport — karate — for his success in discus.
Having earned his second-degree black belt in February, he said the martial art known for its striking techniques and discipline instilled in him the mental focus and technical rigor needed to launch the discus with power and precision. He collected at least 14 first-place finishes across frosh/soph and varsity levels.
“I picked up discus pretty quickly because in
karate, you have to be hard on yourself technically — all the little details, all the forms,” he explained. “You have to pay attention to the details. With me not being the biggest person ever, I had to rely on technique. Karate helped me find the passion for perfecting my discus technique.”
Murphree has practiced karate for nine years and currently teaches classes twice a week at Joey Escobar Karate in Malibu.
“I really love karate because when I teach someone something and they improve, they get really happy,” Murphree explained. “It makes me feel accomplished to know that
change my aspirations of being a tennis player.”
The injury also stymied the start of Broadus’s professional tennis career. Instead of preparing for matches, Broadus, who graduated from Pepperdine in March, has been rehabbing and guiding younger tennis players at Lakes Tennis Academy, the same Frisco, Texas, tennis facility she honed her skills at as a junior tennis player.
The Texan coached teenage players from the academy during the fiveday Texas Slam tournament in June. Broadus said 10 to 13 Lakes players placed in the top three across various divisions at the tournament — an event where she also found success as a junior.
She described coaching as a surreal and enjoyable experience.
“I love giving back to my academy,” Broadus said. “They have done so much for me, just as Pepperdine has. I’ve known some of these players since before I was in college. They respect me and I respect them. I can see how much they have grown, which is cool to see. I have been able to learn from coaching — verbalizing my feedback and things that I see.”
How do Broadus’ tennis compatriots address her?
“They do call me ‘Coach Savannah,’” she laughed. “I’ve told them they can just call me ‘Savannah.’ I also said, ‘You can call me whatever you want, as long as you listen to me.’”
Broadus began hitting the tennis ball again for 30 to 45 minutes a day last month. She and her coach, Lakes Tennis Academy High Performance
I helped them.”
Murphree opened the season on March 1 with a first-place throw of 129’8” at the Marie Smith/Malibu Invitational. He then recorded another first-place toss of 122’6” in a meet against Carpinteria five days later.
Murphree tallied six top finishes across Malibu’s eight final regular season meets. He finished fifth out of 15 in the Citrus Coast League Championships. Murphree’s fourth-place throw of 124’6” in the CIF-SS Division 4 Preliminaries on May 10 propelled him to the finals, and eventually, a record.
Murphree was never intimidated by other opponents when he stood in the discus circle.
“I stay calm,” he said. “I clear my mind and focus on what I’m doing at the moment. Karate gave me athleticism in terms of mindset and strength and helped with my technique.”
Malibu head coach Mike Halualani said Murphree is “the ultimate competitor.”
“He finds a way to throw it far,” the coach noted. “He is mentally focused, mentally tough, and technically good. He is in fantastic shape.”
Murphree tried swimming, basketball, baseball, and soccer as a younger athlete. When he
Academy Director Dave Licker, hope she plays in her first professional tennis tournament in August.
Broadus’ list of collegiate tennis honors and awards is lengthy. She was a five-time ITA All-American in doubles and singles, a threetime All-WCC doubles first team member, two-time All-WCC singles first team member, the 2024 WCC Player of the Year, 2024 NCAA Doubles Runner-Up, the 2022 ITA Fall Doubles Championships National Champion with partner Janice Tjen and the 2022 ITA Southwest Region Rookie of the Year, Doubles Champion with Tjen, and Singles Champion.
Broadus, who was also the WCC Freshman of the Year three years ago, never thought she would be as successful as she was at Pepperdine.
“The support I received from the school, the coaches, and my team was really special,” she noted. “I’m so grateful I got to experience that. It was a dream, and it doesn’t hurt that I was in Malibu, one of the most beautiful places in the world. I’m so grateful for my time there and how I grew every year, every day with the other girls and as an individual person.”
Broadus said her sophomore season was her best season as an individual tennis player. She had a 36-3 record in singles play, including a perfect 22-0 record in dual singles play. She also had a 33-7 record in doubles with Tjen. The duo was ranked as the top tandem in the country most of that year.
The next season, Broadus said, the Waves overcame an adversity-laden regular season to advance to the NCAA Tournament Final Four before losing to Georgia.
reached high school, his focus — aside from karate — narrowed to soccer and track and field, but ankle injuries sidelined his sprinting aspirations on the track.
Still wanting to compete, Murphree joined the track and field team alongside siblings Ranger and Tallula Murphree, both distance runners. At the first practice, then-junior Izac Stoilkovich introduced him to the discus.
“I really liked throwing heavy objects really far,” Murphree recalled. “I really enjoyed it. It gives me dopamine when I improve my throws.”
He progressed quickly, placing top-three five times as a freshman in frosh/soph competition and finishing fourth in the CCL Finals. The following year, he won the frosh/soph division title.
Murphree had four first-place finishes and finished seventh in the CIF-SS Division 4 Finals as a junior.
He also competed in shot put, high jump, the 100-meter dash, and 4x100m race. Murphree sprinted to a pair of first-place finishes in the 100 and was part of a foursome that finished first in two 4x100 relays. He also played on the Sharks soccer team.
Murphree had nine top-three finishes in the high jump as a senior, including a second-place finish at the CCL Championships. He had eight top-three finishes in the shot put.
Murphree will attend UC Davis this fall. He’s unsure if he will ever throw a discus again, but will always fondly remember his time improving and setting a Sharks’ record.
“There is something about seeing yourself improve,” he said. “I hope I hold that record for a while, but I also hope someone improves enough to beat me.”
That was incredible,” she remembered. “That was a surreal experience. You can’t describe the experience of being one of the last four teams in the country playing for a national title. That was a big high even though it didn’t go our way.”
Broadus was the only senior on the Waves’ squad last season, so she was ready to be the team’s leader. When Per Nilsson stepped down as the team’s head coach to take the same role at the University of Florida in October, Broadus told her teammates they were still going to have a great season.
Broadus had a 16-11 singles record, and 11-4 doubles record before she was sidelined by her injury. She won her final match, a 6-2, 6-3 victory over UC Santa Barbara’s Marie Weissheim.
Not completing the Waves’ 2025 campaign was initially hard for the competitive Broadus.
“I wanted to be there to support my team,” she recalled. “Being on the sideline gave me a new perspective on different aspects of the game though. I noticed things that you can only see from the sidelines. I’m hoping I can take those things I learned from watching outside of the court to the court to have a positive in my game.”
Once she begins her professional tennis career, Broadus wants to continuously make progress.
“I’ve never been one to put rankings or goals on myself,” she stated. “A year from now I just want to be sure I’m doing things professionally the right way. I want to be playing in higher-level tournaments and doing well in those.”
