Amidst fire recovery efforts, adding insult-to-injury mudslides and road closures on Pacific Coast Highway, some of Malibu’s most talented women were appointed to positions on two of Malibu’s most important commissions: The Planning and Public Safety commissions.
Planning Commissioner Elizabeth Riddick stands for improving Malibu Malibu’s Planning Commission makes decisions and recommendations concerning planning and land use matters for the city. Commissioners’ responsibilities include approving and denying proposed land use and development applications, such as conditional use permits (CUPs), and considering proposed amendments to the city’s zoning and land use documents, such as the General Plan, the Zoning Code embodied in the Malibu Municipal Code and the city’s Local Coastal
Malibu’s ‘No Kings Day’ largest protest in city’s history
By HAYLEY MATTSON Publisher, Editor-in-Chief
An estimated 800 people gathered outside the Malibu Library on Saturday, June 14, for what has become the city’s largest protest to date. The event was part of the nationwide “No Kings Day” movement — a sweeping global call to “defend democracy and oppose authoritarianism,” with
over 2,169 rallies taking place across all 50 U.S. states and 20 countries.
Organized locally by the Malibu Democratic Club (MDC), the rally was part of a broader national movement led by Indivisible and supported by 209 partner organizations, including the Westside Democratic Headquarters in Los Angeles. The message resonated loudly:
America has no kings — power belongs to the people.
Indivisible is a progressive grassroots organization that emerged in 2016 in response to Donald Trump’s election as President. Cofounded by Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin, the movement seeks to inspire civic engagement and
Malibu residents and others in high-fire-risk areas across Southern California could experience more frequent — and longer — power shutoffs this year as utility officials update criteria for Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS), a measure used to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires sparked by electrical equipment.
Gabriela Ornelas, a spokesperson for Southern California Edison (SCE), confirmed with The Malibu Times that the utility company has updated and expanded its criteria for when PSPS events are triggered. The changes are a response to increasingly volatile weather patterns, below-average rainfall, dry vegetation, and persistent high winds — all of which contribute to greater wildfire risks.
“We continually update our criteria,” said Director of Corporate Communications Kathleen
By JUDY
On a mission to save pollinators one garden at a time, Laura Ford, founder and managing director of the Pollinator Protection Fund, has been quietly transforming spaces up and down the California coast. Her latest endeavor — building a butterfly garden at Malibu’s Legacy Park — has not only taken root but thrived, despite the devastating wildfires that recently swept through Malibu.
Ford, who lives in Laguna Beach, began the project in November 2024, just before Thanksgiving. “It was just me and my husband — we would drive up in a U-Haul packed with plants, tools, and soil, working on the weekends to build the garden,” Ford said. “It came together quickly. We probably completed it in about six weeks.”
Now, as the garden flourishes with native plants, vibrant blooms, and the gentle flutter of visiting butterflies, Ford is inviting Malibu residents to bring a bit of that beauty home. This Sunday, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Pollinator
By BARBARA BURKE Special to The Malibu Times
It’s one of those marvelous memorable rite of passage moments. A school official announces a graduating student’s name — their full name given at birth that is only used at such formal occasions — and their family and friends cheer loudly and launch colorful, cheerful, loud, and celebratory glitter bombs sending bits of brilliantly sparkling glitter flying to highlight their favorite graduate and make them shine even more.
Buoyed by the traditional Imperial March, Pomp & Circumstance OPUS 39 No. 1, and the national anthem, an enthusiastic crowd gathered on the athletic field, delighted to witness 91 Malibu High School graduates receive their diplomas. The smiles and the thumbs up revealed that each graduate is eager to begin his next journey but a wee bit sad to leave colleagues and the familiarity of MHS behind.
ASB President Tara Deluca and Senior Class President Payton Pollack delivered speeches that magically blended inspiration, aspirations and humor, as did students Kylie Epstein and Sean Perl. “We’ll still call you parents when we can’t find the ketchup in the fridge,” Perl promised, eliciting giggles and applause. Waxing philosophical, he added, “The memories we’ve
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Open Letter: Parking
Dear Editor,
This is an open letter to the City of Malibu: I dare you to publicly disclose the following:
1. The monthly cost of the city’s new parking enforcement vehicles and officers.
2. The percentage of parking tickets that are front license plate violations.
3. The number of actual police officers to the city could pay to enforce PCH safety with the money spent on front license plate citations
Larry Rubenstien, on behalf of literally everyone who lives here.
Larry Rubenstien, Malibu
Prop 19 threatens generational rebuilding after Palisades Fire
Dear Editor,
As Palisades Fire survivors continue to wrestle with the nearterm obstacles to rebuilding their homes and lives, a number of potentially devastating far-term obstacles are not being sufficiently addressed. Chief among
these is the matter of Prop 19, very narrowly passed by voters in November 2020. Deceptively named “The Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families, and Victims of Wildfire or Natural Disasters Act,” Prop 19 was sold as a way of enabling seniors and victims of natural disasters to transfer their Prop 13 tax rates to replacement homes. The fine print, however, overturned Prop 13’s most critical follow-up, 1986’s Prop 58. Passed unanimously by the legislature and approved by a whopping 75% of voters, Prop 58 extended Prop 13 protections to generational transfers involving children and grandchildren inheriting family homes and farms.
Heavily pushed by the California Association of Realtors as a way of forcing the sale of those homes and farms to increase real estate inventory, Prop 19 was a classic bait-and-switch. The actual volume of seniors and disaster survivors who elect to transfer their tax basis to new homes is extremely small. The volume of family homes and farms inherited by children and grandchildren is enormous. By the time voters realized they’d been suckered by
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the realtor lobby, it was too late — and California legislators have since been shockingly reluctant to restore Prop 58 exclusions and remedy the injustice.
This is now an existential matter for Malibu. The 750+ homes destroyed in the Palisades Fire included some of the oldest generational homes in our community, with many displaced owners in their 80s and 90s. If we do not hold on to those homes and families, we will lose them to the very outside speculators and corporate interests whose rapacious hunger for Malibu real estate birthed our fight for cityhood over 30 years ago. With only a fraction of Woolsey homes rebuilt in the six years since 2018 and our population now below 10,000 from its peak of 13,000, our community is at a critical tipping point. Streamlining city processes to make rebuilding as expeditous and inexpensive as possible is only half the equation. Even families who are willing and able to
rebuild could be forced to sell if their parents or grandparents decease before the rebuild can be completed, resulting in a re-assessment they may not be able to afford. Within a few short years, families who have longstanding roots in Malibu could be gone, replaced by absentee owners and investors seeking second or weekend homes, or short-term rental opportunities. Losing even a fraction of our population to such interests risks turning Malibu into the very thing it was formed to prevent.
To preserve and rebuild our community, especially as we close in on our long-sought dream of a Malibu Unified School District, it is critical that city government deploy the full force of its lobbying power to pressure legislators to restore the Prop 58 exemptions and rectify the underhanded fine print of Prop 19.
If California’s legislature truly serves voters — not just in Malibu
but in Pacific Palisades, Altadena and every other at risk community in the state — and not the California Association of Realtors — it will expedite the restoration of Prop 58 exemptions this legislative session, without delay or debate. A bipartisan legislature unanimously approved Prop 58 in 1986. A bipartisan legislature should unanimously restore it in 2025.
How healthy soil and native plants help fire-ravaged landscapes heal
Dear Editor,
Great article with some very good info about what we all can do to help heal our land.
When democracy dies: A warning we cannot ignore
As someone who has studied history and loves this country deeply, I’m watching patterns unfold that keep me awake at night. The systematic dismantling of German democracy in the 1930s followed a predictable progression that we’re seeing repeated in America today. This isn’t partisan politics — this is about recognizing institutional threats that could destroy the democracy our children will inherit.
The Historical Blueprint In 1929, Germany was a functioning democracy facing economic crisis. Four years later, Adolf Hitler had legally dismantled that democracy in just 53 days. The progression was methodical: economic hardship created mass discontent, channeled through systematic scapegoating of Jews and minorities. These campaigns distracted from real problems while building support for authoritarian solutions.
The Nazi Party received just 2.6% of the vote in 1929, but by 1933 used legal mechanisms — the Reichstag Fire Decree, the Enabling Act — to suspend civil liberties and transfer power to Hitler’s cabinet. Universities were “coordinated,” professors dismissed, and independent institutions captured or destroyed within months.
The Contemporary Echo Today’s America faces simi -
lar conditions: record inequality, health-care bankruptcies, climate threats — real problems requiring serious solutions. Instead, we’re witnessing the same diversionary tactics. Antisemitic incidents have reached record levels, disguised as campus protest concerns. Immigrants are scapegoated despite evidence that they strengthen communities.
I recognize this viscerally. Throughout history, Jews have served as convenient scapegoats, blamed for contradictory problems simultaneously. Today’s targeting over campus protests follows the same playbook, creating division while real issues go unaddressed.
Institutional Capture Accelerates
These campaigns justify systematic attacks on democratic institutions. Universities face unprecedented funding cuts — Harvard has $2.2 billion frozen, and Cornell has lost $1 billion. Federal judges face impeachment threats for unfavorable rulings. The U.S. has dropped to 55th globally in press freedom.
Most alarming: the unauthorized federalization of 4,000+ California National Guard troops without gubernatorial consent — the first state militia seizure since 1965. This week, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla was handcuffed and removed from a press conference for questioning Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who declared they’re staying to “liberate this city from socialist leadership.”
This is classic 1930s language and tactics. When federal officials arrest sitting senators for asking questions while claiming to “liberate” states from their elected governments, we’ve crossed into direct authoritarianism.
Eisenhower refused military parades after WWII, asking why the world’s most significant power
should “behave like the communists.” That wisdom—confident democracies don’t intimidate their citizens—has been abandoned.
Dangerous Division Unprecedented polarization fuels this crisis. Ninety-four percent of Democrats are now left of the median Republican; 92% of Republicans are right of the median Democrat. When citizens can’t agree on basic facts, democracy cannot function. Politics becomes zero-sum warfare where any opposition victory feels existential.
Where We’re Headed
Current trends point toward “electoral authoritarianism”— democratic forms remain but are
systematically hollowed out. Elections occur under increasingly unfair conditions, independent media silenced, dissent criminalized.
The playbook is visible: undermine election integrity while restricting voting access, capture courts through loyalist appointments, defund universities, eliminate civil service independence, and use emergency powers to bypass constitutional constraints. Each step appears legal while destroying democratic governance.
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This future isn’t inevitable.
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Demand accountability from leaders who exploit division for power. This isn’t partisan — it’s about defending institutions that protect all of us.
I believe in American resilience, but democracy requires active citizenship. The warning signs are clear, and the historical parallels are undeniable.
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Brian Wilson, Beach Boys founder and architect of the California sound, dies at 82
Beach Boys founder and musical genius Brian Wilson has passed away at the age of 82. Wilson is widely recognized as an epochal figure in orchestral pop, surf music, and shaping the California sound. The Beach Boys, formed in Hawthorne, California, in 1961, went on to global success with 37 songs in the top 40 and over 100 million records sold. Wilson, who had many publicized mental health struggles, moved to Malibu in the 1980s, seeking solitude near the beach he often wrote about.
After years away from the spotlight, the eldest and last surviving of the Wilson brothers, started a solo career in the late 1980s. Wilson’s health deteriorated after his wife Melinda passed away in 2024. He reportedly suffered from dementia.
Malibu PTSA responds to campus vandalism
In the wake of last week’s vandalism incident on the shared Malibu High School (MHS) and Malibu Middle School (MMS) campus, Malibu PTSA President Kevin Keegan issued a statement providing updates and expressing strong support for accountability and change.
According to Keegan, the investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Lost Hills Station is still ongoing but has experienced a “slight delay” due to the redeployment of personnel to assist with recent protests across the region. Investigators are hopeful they will have had more time to conduct interviews and review evidence by the next Malibu City Council meeting, scheduled for June 23.
“We fully support this ongoing investigation,” Keegan stated. “The behavior and actions of those involved were wrong and should be punished.” The PTSA has made it clear that they expect those found responsible to bear the cost of repairs and replacements caused by the vandalism. While the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District’s (SMMUSD) property insurance may cover the remaining damages, the PTSA strongly be-
lieves those responsible should be held financially accountable.
Keegan also offered a sincere apology to the Malibu community on behalf of MHS students and parents. “We share the anger and frustration some have felt with how extensive the damage was,” he said.
Looking forward, Keegan outlined a plan of proactive steps aimed at preventing similar incidents in the future.
These include:
• Partnering with local law enforcement to explore effective preventative measures
• Collaborating with MHS student leaders to develop student-driven solutions
Engaging with parents to strengthen community responsibility
Working with teachers and administrators to foster a culture of accountability
The PTSA also extended heartfelt thanks to students, faculty, and administrators who worked tirelessly to clean and prepare the campus for the eighth-grade promotion and high school graduation ceremonies. Special recognition was given to MHS Principal Adam Almeida, MMS Principal Greg Schellenberg, Assistant Principal Denise Johnson, and MMS Counselor Lorene Whitehouse for their extraordinary efforts in the wake of the incident.
The PTSA plans to issue one final end-of-year message in the coming days as the school community transitions into summer break.
“This is a moment for reflection and action,” Keegan said. “We are committed to working together to ensure this never happens again.”
Doctor to plead guilty in Matthew Perry ketamine death case
One of the doctors charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s fatal ketamine overdose has agreed to plead guilty to distributing the drug, federal officials announced Monday.
Dr. Salvador Plasencia, who operated an urgent care clinic on Las Virgenes Cyn. in Calabasas, is expected to formally plead guilty to four counts of ketamine distribution in the coming weeks, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. He faces up to 40 years in federal prison.
Plasencia is among five individuals charged in the wake of Perry’s Oct. 28, 2023, death. The 54-yearold “Friends” actor died from acute ketamine toxicity at his Los Angeles home, where he was found unresponsive in a hot tub.
Plasencia’s plea agreement reveals he supplied Perry and his assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, with ketamine vials, lozenges, and syringes between Sept. 30 and Oct. 12, 2023. He also admitted to administering ketamine to Perry in multiple locations, including at his home and in a parking lot in Long Beach.
According to court documents, Iwamasa administered the fatal dose of ketamine and pleaded guilty last year. Two other defendants, Eric Fleming and Mark Chavez, have also entered guilty pleas. The fifth defendant, Jasveen Sangha — allegedly known as “The Ketamine
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KBUU’s Hans Laetz named to University of Arizona School of Journalism Hall of Fame
The University of Arizona School of Journalism has announced its 2025 Hall of Fame inductees, and among the 15 esteemed alumni being honored this fall is Malibu’s own Hans Laetz, recognized for his outstanding contributions to journalism and public service.
Laetz, a 27-year resident of the Trancas area in Malibu, is a retired Los Angeles television news journalist and the driving force behind KBUU 99.1 FM, Malibu’s public radio station. His selection places him among a prestigious group that includes Pulitzer Prize winners, international correspondents, newsroom leaders, and pioneers of broadcast journalism — all of whom began their careers at the university’s renowned journalism program in Tucson.
“This year’s Hall of Fame inductees represent the very best of what our School of Journalism aspires to instill — a commitment to truth, public service and courageous storytelling,” Director Jessica Retis said. “Their work has informed, inspired and, in many cases, helped change the world. We are proud to honor their legacy and impact.”
Laetz began building KBUU a decade ago with the help of his wife, Diane, and a dedicated team of 15 community volunteers. Licensed as a low-power FM station by the FCC, KBUU faced enormous technical hurdles in reaching the mountainous and rugged Malibu coastline. The station became the only LPFM station in the U.S. to broadcast from three synchronized transmitters using a combination of satellite, GPS timing, and fiber-optic technology — all on a modest 71 watts of power.
In addition to managing the station’s complex operations and infrastructure, Laetz also serves as KBUU’s lead news reporter, providing daily coverage on local issues ranging from wildfire recovery to civic affairs.
The induction ceremony will take place on Friday, Nov. 1, at the University of Arizona’s Center for Creative Photography in Tucson, honoring the legacy of alumni like Laetz.
City of Malibu invites public input on draft Speed Safety Program
The City of Malibu is inviting community members to review and provide input on the Draft Use Policy and Impact Report for its upcoming Speed Safety Program. The initiative aims to reduce speeding and traffic-related fatalities along Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) through the installation of automated speed enforcement cameras.
“The success of the Speed Safety Program depends on our community’s support,” said Mayor Marianne Riggins. “This is about creating a culture of safety on PCH that protects pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. We’re sending a strong signal that speeding and reckless driving will not be tolerated in Malibu.”
The draft policy and report are available for public review through July 18, and can be accessed on the city’s website. Comments and questions are welcomed and may be submitted to publicsafety@malibucity.org.
Pending City Council approval of the final Use Policy and Impact Report, Malibu will move forward with the purchase and installation of up to five automated speed citation cameras and additional speed feedback signs along key stretches of PCH.
Automated speed enforcement systems have been proven to reduce collisions, injuries, and fatalities in cities across the country. Malibu’s program is made possible by state legislation authored by Senator Ben Allen and signed into law in September 2024, one year after the tragic deaths of four Pepperdine University students who were struck and killed by a speeding driver while standing along PCH.
The Speed Safety Program is part of Malibu’s comprehensive strategy to improve road safety, which includes advocacy for legislative change, enforcement partnerships with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and California Highway Patrol, and ongoing public education.
To learn more or review the policy, visit the city’s PCH Safety Program webpage.
State Insurance Commission to investigate State Farm
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has launched a formal “market conduct” examination into State Farm’s handling of claims from the devastating January wildfires. This move follows mounting complaints from policyholders accusing the state’s largest home insurer of delaying and denying claims, leaving many unable to return to their homes.
The January fires, including the Palisades and Eaton blazes, were the largest fire disaster in California history, killing at least 29 people and destroying over 16,000 structures. State Farm General has received more than 12,800 claims and paid nearly $4 billion, estimating total losses at $7.6 billion. However, many wildfire victims have reported troubling patterns, including inconsistent handling of similar claims, frequent reassignment of adjusters, poor communication, and inadequate documentation.
Some homeowners even protested at a claims tent in Pasadena, claiming they were financially stranded by State Farm’s delays. The controversy has intensified because State Farm recently secured a 17% emergency rate hike to stabilize its finances, with a 30% permanent increase still pending.
Advocacy groups, including Consumer Watchdog, are demanding faster action, warning that market conduct exams can drag on for years. They’re urging Lara to report preliminary findings before approving any more rate hikes. State Farm maintains that it’s cooperating fully and helping thousands of customers.
The state is encouraging
displeased customers to file formal complaints online or by phone, noting that over $40 million has already been recovered for fire survivors who took that step.
Policyholders who are unhappy with the handling of the processing of their claims can still file a complaint with the state Department of Insurance online at Insurance.ca.gov or by calling (800) 927-HELP
Malibu City Council approves independent review of wildfire response
In a unanimous vote on April 28, the Malibu City Council approved a contract with Witt O’Brien’s LLC to conduct an independent After-Action Review (AAR) of the city’s emergency response to the recent Franklin and Palisades fires. The review will assess the effectiveness of the city’s response, identify areas of strength and weakness, and provide critical recommendations for future preparedness.
“These back-to-back wildfires tested every part of our emergency infrastructure,” said Mayor Marianne Riggins. “This review is about transparency, improvement, and better preparing for the next wildfire.”
The review process, led by national emergency management consulting firm Witt O’Brien’s, will include comprehensive evaluations of emergency alerts and warnings, public communications, evacuation procedures, and repopulation efforts. The goal is to guide future planning, training, and operational strategies to strengthen Malibu’s resilience.
Community members are invited to contribute to the review by sharing their firsthand experiences. The public meeting was on June 18 at Malibu City Hall, Council Chambers. For those unable to attend the meeting, feedback can also be submitted through an online survey, available through Monday, June 30, by visiting surveymonkey.com/r/ City_of_Malibu_FireAAR
After-Action Reviews are widely recognized as best practices by both state and federal emergency agencies and are critical tools for improving future disaster response. They also play an important role in determining the city’s eligibility for potential state and federal funding or reimbursements.
Witt O’Brien’s was selected through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process, which attracted 10 submissions. The firm brings extensive experience, having led similar reviews for cities and counties including San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Sonoma County.
The City of Malibu has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and continuous improvement. Once complete, the findings of the After-Action Review will be made available to the public and incorporated into the city’s emergency response protocols moving forward.
City warns phishing scam attempts
In the wake of recent wildfires, the City of Malibu is urging residents — especially fire survivors — to remain vigilant against a wave of email phishing scams targeting those in vulnerable conditions.
According to city officials, several
fraudulent emails have been intercepted in recent weeks. These scams often impersonate city staff, using fake email addresses and deceptive language in an effort to extract personal information or prompt recipients to click harmful links.
The city has been closely tracking these incidents and is actively sharing details with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to aid in investigations.
Tips to Recognize a Scam: Check the email domain: Official City emails always end in @ malibucity.org.
• Look for red flags: Be wary of poor grammar, unusual or urgent requests, unknown attachments, and odd-looking links.
• Don’t click or reply: Never share personal information or click suspicious links in an email.
If you receive a suspicious email, do not respond.
Instead, forward it to the city’s Information Technology Team at ISHelpdesk@malibucity.org, and report the message to your email provider.
Staying informed and cautious is key to preventing fraud. The city will continue monitoring these phishing attempts and providing updates as necessary to help protect the community.
Nezza performs national anthem in Spanish at Dodger Stadium despite instructions Singer and social media personality Nezza performed the national anthem in Spanish at Dodger Stadium on Saturday night, despite being told beforehand she was expected to sing it in English.
A video Nezza posted on social media captures an official saying, “So we are going to do it in English today. I’m not sure if that was relayed.” Instead, Nezza chose to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” in Spanish.
The Dodgers organization has not released an official statement regarding the performance or related protests and recent ICE raids, but clarified that fan misconduct will not be tolerated. During a recent game, a spectator was removed for inappropriate behavior. The anthem moment has sparked conversation online about cultural representation and expression.
City of Malibu observes Juneteenth
holiday
In observance of Juneteenth, Malibu City Hall, the Malibu Senior Center, the Community Swimming Pool, and the Malibu Rebuild Center will be closed on Thursday, June 19. City parks will remain open to the public from 8 a.m. to sunset. For more information on park amenities and services, please visit the Community Services Department webpage.
The City of Malibu adopted Juneteenth as a municipal holiday in 2023.
(GA) tickets provide access to the standing-room floor and bar areas, while VIP Table options are available for those seeking premium views and a more elevated experience at the legendary Dreamland stage. Visit aviatornationdreamland. com.
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SOULS OF MISCHIEF TO PERFORM AT AVIATOR NATION DREAMLAND
Iconic hip-hop group Souls of Mischief is set to take the stage at Aviator Nation Dreamland on Friday, June 20, for a highenergy night of music and good vibes. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show kicks off at 8 p.m. This 21+ event will also feature a performance by experimental DJ and producer The Gaslamp Killer.General Admission
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HHW / E-Waste Collection
On June 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Malibu residents are invited to safely dispose of household hazardous and electronic waste (HHW and E-waste) at Malibu City Hall. During this drive-through event, staff will remove accepted items directly from participants’ trunks or truck beds—residents are strongly encouraged to remain in their vehicles for safety and efficiency. All containers must be clearly
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labeled, and the maximum allowable amount per trip is 15 gallons or 125 pounds of paint and motor oil combined. Accepted materials include water-based paint, used motor oil, antifreeze, automotive and household batteries, unbroken compact fluorescent bulbs, and electronic waste. This event is part of the city’s regularly scheduled HHW collection program. Note: rain will cancel the event. For more information on accepted items and additional collection dates, visit 888CleanLA.com.
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A Concert of Story and Song: Celebrating a New Dawn
The Malibu community is invited to an inspiring evening of music and storytelling at “A Concert of Story and Song: Celebrating a New Dawn,” taking place on Sunday, June 29 at 5:00 p.m. at Smothers Theatre, located on the Pepperdine University campus. This special benefit concert supports the Our Lady of Malibu Fire Relief Fund and includes a heartfelt remembrance in honor of beloved long-time parishioner Betty O’Meara. The event features a stellar lineup of performers, including, Joanne O’Brien, Joe Rozum, Freddie Ravel, and Chris Korn, with special guest appearances by Martin Sheen and Bob Malone.Attendees can expect an evening of soulful performances, moving stories, and a celebration of resilience, hope, and new beginnings — all set in the stunning coastal setting of Malibu. Visit composersbreakfastclub.org/ new-events/a-concert-of-storyand-song-celebrating-a-newdawn for ticket information.
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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!
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
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.
RELAXING THROUGH COLORING
The art of coloring activates different areas of the brain, using logic, forming colors, and creativity. Join this free, unstructured program. Instructed by Judy Merrick. Complimentary program. Visit malibucity.org for dates and times.
STRETCH AND STRENGTH
Participants will focus on increasing flexibility, balance, circulation, and muscle tone while learning to relax through breathing techniques. Bring yoga blocks and a mat. Instructed by Marsha Cooper. Cost is $5 per class. Visit malibucity.org for dates and times.
SENIOR CHOIR
Learn the fundamentals of singing and performing different styles of music. Every Tuesday, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Malibu City Hall Senior Center. This is a great opportunity for socialization, self-expression, and learning through music. All levels are welcome. Instructed by Laura DeMieri Fercano.
SENIOR TECH HELP
Receive one-on-one tech help with your laptop, tablet, or cellphone. Seniors can receive assistance using social media, Google Drive, Skype, Microsoft Word, email, and more. RSVP required. Instructed by Community Services Department staff. Tuesdays from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Malibu Senior Center.
West Malibu businesses rise from the ashes
Despite the economic hardships caused by the Palisades Fire, several Point Dume businesses are opening new doors
By BARBARA BURKE Special to The Malibu Times
As Malibu’s commercial sector fights valiantly to recover from the extreme downturn in patronage after the Palisades Fire and, tragically, some businesses have been forced to close because they couldn’t survive until the Pacific Coast Highway reopened, three establishments are surging in Point Dume and a popular local West Malibu nursery has reopened for business.
A fan favorite in Malibu for many years, Buzz Cadenhead has expanded his family-owned business, Buzz Wax Automotive Hygiene, by opening its first brick and mortar location at the corner of Heathercliff and Pacific Coast Highway in the small building where Sorenity Rocks had a crystal shop for years. The company will still serve customers at the Malibu Racquet Club, its original location, as well as at the Riviera Country Club, the Bel Air Bay Club, Sherwood Country Club, and North Ranch Country Club. “We signed a lease for the Pt. Dume space the day of the fire just as it was beginning to spread and we were very excited to plan opening our brick and mortar location,” Buzz Cadenhead shared. “Little did we know how bad the fire would be!”
Nevertheless, Buzz and his wife, Hollis Cadenhead, carried on pursuing the required permits and inspections and have now opened their new location.
“We are so thankful to the city of Malibu and our landlord for supporting Buzz Wax’s opening and allowing us to bring our business to scale. The city and the landlord helped to make our dream to open up our own space come true,” Buzz said. “Nobody realizes what a big job the city staff is tackling after the fire and our opening allowed our company to serve those in West Malibu and others after the fire. No one wants to drive a smoky car after a wildfire and we are so glad we could open up to support the community.”
Buzz Wax is not just any car wash — no! Hollis’ interior design skills have impressively transformed the space, Buzz noted, pointing out that a lovely sycamore
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Protection Fund is hosting a pollinator garden giveaway at Legacy Park. Visitors can pick up pre-planted garden boxes and individual native plants, free of charge, to start or enhance their own butterflyfriendly gardens.
Each garden box — about the size of a small wine crate — comes already planted with three key pollinator plants: narrowleaf milkweed, native grass, and lilac verbena. Milkweed is especially crucial, as it’s the only plant that monarch butterflies will lay their eggs on. The native grasses provide shelter for insects, including caterpillars, while lilac verbena produces beautiful purple blooms nearly year-round, offering vital nectar for pollinators.
“These are starter gardens, really,” Ford explained. “You can keep the plants in the boxes for a while, or transplant them into your own garden. They’ll do best in full sun and need some extra watering at first to get established.”
For those who prefer individual plants, the giveaway will also include narrow-leaf
tree pays homage to the Chumash who inhabited the space for centuries and the newly-painted space’s lovely muted hues gracing the exterior and interior add ambiance and a provide a pleasant atmosphere as customers wait for their vehicles to be detailed.
“We’re open seven days a week from 8:30 to 4:30,” Buzz said. “Customers can schedule an appointment online at buzzwaxmalibu.com and we look forward to seeing all our neighbors!”
As so many businesses continue to struggle mightily after the Palisades Fire, it is heartening that Buzz Wax can employ eight full-time employees and four part-time employees as that provides some positivity to Malibu’s struggling commercial sector.
Malibu’s newest eating hot spot
The Point Dume area is also graced with another new business — La Nena Cantina offers Mexican cuisine and is garnering accolades galore from locals, with one Malibuite posting on social media that the
milkweed, lilac verbena, and white sage — all chosen specifically for their value to native pollinators like bees and butterflies. “We just want to share these plants to help restore biodiversity,” Ford said. “Monarchs, in particular, travel great distances, and by planting more milkweed and nectar plants, we can give them the resources they need wherever they go.”
The event on Sunday also marks the unveiling of a bright, colorful educational sign installed at the butterfly garden site. The sign explains the importance of pollinators, highlights the specific plants in the garden, and offers tips for anyone who wants to help support monarchs and native bees.
Ford’s journey into butterfly advocacy began in 2021 after she read about the drastic decline of the Western monarch butterfly population. “I was shocked to learn how their numbers had plummeted at their overwintering sites along the California coast,” she said. “They’re iconic — the national butterfly of the U.S. — and it felt like such a loss to imagine them disappearing.”
Dunleavy of SCE’s policies on preemptive power shutoffs. “We realize any loss of power is a hardship.”
Ornelas explained more. “The criteria includes wind speed, dry vegetation, and low humidity. What we’re seeing with changing weather conditions — below average rainfall and extended periods of high winds — increases the potential for wildfire to spread. And it indicates that we may need to implement public safety power shutoffs more often to reduce the risk of fires from utility equipment.”
Ornelas elaborated that under the new guidelines, wind speed thresholds have been adjusted lower to reflect the heightened risk, and the utility is also placing a greater emphasis on fuel moisture — meaning the dryness of both live and dead vegetation. Applying the new criteria to last year’s weather suggests there could be 20 to 40% more PSPS events this year, with outages potentially affecting twice as many customers.
“There may be more frequent and longer use of PSPS required this year,” Ornelas said, “including in areas that have not experienced PSPS in the past.”
Now included in SCE’s designation as a high fire risk area (HFRA) are “communities in San Bernardino, Riverside, and parts of Los Angeles County like Pomona and San Dimas added to the HFRA designation,” according to Ornelas. “Additionally, we’re expanding the precautionary boundaries around existing high-fire risk areas.”
While Malibu has experienced PSPS events since 2018, the expansions of boundaries around existing HFRAs, brings approximately 123,000 more customer accounts into scope for potential shutoffs.
“Just to explain that in very simple terms,” Ornelas said, “there are 47,000 customer accounts in areas newly considered high risk, and then there are 123,000 customer accounts in areas that were already high risk but are now seeing those risk boundaries expand.”
To clarify, one “customer account” typically refers to an account holder or household, but actual individuals impacted could be much greater, depending on family size or business type.
The threat of longer and more frequent shutoffs has sparked concerns from residents and business owners already weary from previous fire
venue is the new most popular eatery in Malibu. The venue has been totally renovated and provides a modern, hip ambiance.
The menu boasts an impressive variety of ceviche, platas and tacos with hand-made tortillas, mole and vegan options. Patrons are very impressed when they enjoy guacamole made fresh for them table side, complemented by fresh onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and limes. Delicious! So fresh! The establishment has a fun bar scene and always has sports events playing on the big screen televisions.
“We’re incredibly grateful to the Malibu community for the warmest welcome we could have ever imagined!” @lanenacantina posted recently. “Your support, kind words and enthusiasm have meant the world to us as we’ve opened our doors — it’s an honor to share our food and our vision with such a vibrant and inspiring place!”
La Nena Cantina is located at 29169 Heathercliff Road, Suite 102, where Duck & Dive was located for
Originally from the United Kingdom, Ford was inspired to start creating pollinator gardens as a way of fighting that decline. The Pollinator Protection Fund’s first project was a butterfly garden at Heisler Park in Laguna Beach, followed by two more gardens in that area. Since then, the nonprofit’s work has expanded along the coast from Malibu down to San Diego.
“I’ve always loved the small things — native bees, the incredible diversity of species here in California,” Ford said. “This region is a biodiversity hotspot. There are species here that are found nowhere else on Earth. Helping butterflies, helping native bees — it’s my way of keeping that incredible richness alive.”
For Ford, working in Malibu carries special meaning. “We actually used to live in Malibu,” she shared. “And with the fires that just happened, seeing this garden survive — it really symbolizes hope for me. I hope it can be a source of hope for the community too.”
Her work in Malibu was recently captured in a short documentary titled “Flourish,” created by a documentary
many years. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Reservations can be made online or by phoning (310) 340-7666. The Cantina also offers catering.
Malibu Insight relocates to Pt. Dume Therapeutic optometrist Gregory O’Connor’s Malibu Insight Optometry has relocated its 42-year-old business to Pt. Dume Plaza. The company had been located at Cross Creek until the Palisades Fire occurred. The establishment is now open in the space next to Pavilions where Dume Plaza Pharmacy recently closed.
The business offers technologically advanced eye care and also has fashion and luxury frame eyewear lines curated by Malibu Insight’s long-time fashion consultant, Salvatore Sampino, including such elite brands as Balenciaga, Gucci, Thom Browne and Von Arkel, among others. Readers who want an optometrist or optician service should call (310) 456-7464.
Trancas Nursery reopens
“Happy to say Trancas Canyon Nursery is now open Monday-Saturday!” One Malibuite delightedly posted on Nextdoor on June 8, “I got some lovely plants today!”
When the nursery closed after the Palisades Fire many locals mourned losing such a long-established business. The family-owned nursery and garden center was established in 1984, long before Trancas Country Mart was built.
Locals were used to getting notices from the nursery and driving to the business to get the latest inventory before it sold out. They watched for holiday notices sharing that the company had Christmas trees, wreaths, poinsettias and garland and, of course, springtime notices which over the years gleefully informed, “We’ve got some BIG blueberries!” and Autumn announcements stating, “We’ve got pumpkins!” and “Avocado time!”
As Malibu rebuilds from the recent devastating fires, many locals are heartened that some new and resurging small businesses are thriving in the community. Although Malibuites highly value the rural nature of this community, they treasure long-established and community-serving small family businesses.
filmmaker who followed Ford and her husband during the garden’s creation. The film has since earned a student BAFTA nomination, adding another bright note to the project.
Ford hopes the giveaway this weekend sparks a larger movement of local environmental stewardship. “We’d love volunteers to help maintain and grow
seasons. The shutdowns, while designed to prevent deadly fires, can bring significant hardship — interrupting medical equipment, closing businesses, disrupting refrigeration of food supplies, and leaving neighborhoods in the dark for days.
Ornelas acknowledged the hardship, but emphasized that PSPS is a necessary safety tool.
“PSPS is an important public safety tool that we use during extreme weather conditions,” she said. “As we’re seeing those weather conditions continue and evolve, we’re also evolving PSPS to improve public safety.”
The challenge, she pointed out, is that California’s wildfire risk isn’t static — it’s worsening year by year. By adapting PSPS criteria now, SCE says it hopes to get ahead of conditions that could otherwise
prove deadly.
the garden,” she said. “And I’d love for people to experience the magic of metamorphosis — the journey from egg to caterpillar to butterfly. Watching that cycle can be uplifting for anyone, no matter their age.”
For more information about the Pollinator Protection Fund or to make a donation, visit pollinatorfund.org
“We understand that these power shutoffs can be inconvenient and difficult for our customers,” Ornelas said, “but they’re absolutely critical for preventing fires that could endanger entire communities.”
As of now, SCE is only encouraging customers —especially those in high-fire risk zones — to make sure they’re prepared, with emergency kits, backup power options if needed for medical devices, and up-to-date contact information on file with their utility provider in order to receive information on upcoming PSPS events. Notices of power shutoffs often occur days before a planned de-energization.
More information about Public Safety Power Shutoffs, including resources for vulnerable populations and tips for preparation, can be found at sce.com/PSPS.
Pollinator Protection Fund Managing Director, and founder, Laura Ford has been on a mission to create habitats for pollinators, the latest of which involves a butterfly garden at Malibu’s Legacy Park. Photos courtesy of Laura Ford
Buzz Cadenhead stands in front of the new location for his Buzz Wax Automotive Hygiene business. Photo by Barbara Burke/TMT
creates. His work speaks for itself, and I’m confident he will continue to excel — not only in photography, but in all areas of art and life.”
gathered in this school will provide the soundtracks of our lives and we should remember that we don’t have to have everything fully figured out — we should find what makes us feel alive.”
Eight students share the hard-earned title of Valedictorian. Alexandria Burke and Caidyn Ovsiowitz will attend UCLA, Logan Epstein will attend USC, Chloe Loquet will attend Stanford University, Emma Marshall will attend Sarah Lawrence College, Jolie Tantet will go to Northeastern University, and the University of North Carolina campus will welcome Hank Norby and Isabelle Morriss.
Special awards for the arts
The faculty conferred some special recognition awards on several students, emphasizing how diversely skilled the class of 2025 was.
“Trent Williams received my photography award — he is a talented photographer who thoughtfully researches his subjects and consistently produces stunning images,” Carla BowmanSmith said. “His love for photography is evident in his exceptional AP portfolio. I’ve admired his clear passion for the craft and look forward to the future he
Sean Perl was recognized with the orchestra award. “Sean has been an outstanding student from the moment he picked up the violin,” Dr. Maia Zander said. “He joined our orchestra program in the seventh grade — three years later than most of his peers. However, he quickly closed the gap through dedication and hard work. Today, he stands as one of our strongest and most reliable players. Regardless of how tired he may be or what challenges he’s facing in his own life, Sean consistently shows up with a positive attitude, a bright smile, and an exceptional work ethic. He’s not only a remarkable musician and student, but also a truly kind and admirable person. We all will miss him deeply.”
Athletic recognitions
Malibu Sharks ABC posted on social media about the Sharks’ “favorite trio” as they bid farewell to MHS sports and embark on their next adventures. “Talulla Murphree has been a powerhouse, competing in five varsity sports — swimming, water polo, track and field, and cross country — and she made it all the way to states in her athletic journey,” the post stated. “Ranger Murphree
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Program. The commission makes recommendations to the city council regarding those amendments. “All I stand for is to help make Malibu better,” said Elizabeth Riddick, a planning commissioner. “I love the rural nature of our small town and our small town feel — I want to protect that.”
Riddick elaborated: “I don’t want people to be afraid of the city — it shouldn’t be that way and further, our commission should not be divisive, but instead should provide a fair system for everyone who deals with the city. I don’t want Malibu to just be a retirement town or a town full of only short-term rentals — rather, I want Malibu to be a place where all residents want to be.”
One of Riddick’s goals while serving is to ensure that the commission is respectful of the public’s time. She prioritizes getting through the agenda in a timely fashion.
To accomplish that goal, she advocates leaving public comment to the end of the meetings when necessary.
Riddick, who was appointed by City Councilmember Haylynn Conrad, notes that she left corporate America in 2021 where she served as a commercial real estate asset manager. Her husband, Jason Riddick, serves in the fire brigade and as the Malibu West homeowners association’s vice president.
The daughter of a physicist and UCLA professor and of a retired attorney, Riddick notes that she and her husband have raised their children in Malibu, and she is a staunch supporter of the herculean effort to form an independent Malibu school district. Riddick’s family likes to travel and they have enjoyed trips to
has shown exceptional versatility, participating in varsity cross country, swimming, track & field, CIF qualifier and JV soccer and Wiley Murphree brought energy and excellence to Varsity track & field and JV soccer and holds a school record.” Talulla and Ranger are heading to University of California, Berkeley, while Wiley will attend the University of California, Davis.
Another Shark, MHS basketball standout Dylan Goosen, will continue his athletic career playing in Division I at the University of Utah.
Not all students participated only in school-based sports. Allegra Barzan and Jaden Mitchel contributed to the extracurricular surf team.
“Jaden joined the surf team in sixth grade and has stayed committed to it more than almost anyone else I’ve ever coached,” Coach John Cross shared. “He stepped up big time in the last couple years as team captain, and he brought his best effort to every practice and contest — he is a role model for how to be a great human.”
Commenting about Allegra’s prowess, Cross said, “Allegra is the smoothest and most stylish local longboarder I’ve seen since Casia Meador.” Barzan will attend Parsons School of Design in New York City.
“I started longboarding for the Malibu
Morocco and Vietnam. She Riddick is an avid paddle boarder who has paddle boarded from Oxnard Pier to Malibu West — no small feat! A fun fact that many readers may not know is that Riddick was the lead singer in a rock and roll band.
Marni Kamins seeks to ensure all those before the commission feel heard
Malibu native Marni Kamins, another new planning commissioner, is a marriage and family therapist whose family home was damaged in the Franklin Fire. She notes that her professional skill set involves helping people come to yes in conflict situations, which may be helpful as she and the other commissioners oversee disputes between the city and residents and sometimes, between two or more residents.
“Whether we rule in a person’s favor or not, it is very important that they feel that their voice is respected — there is value in being heard,” she noted. “I am excited to bring my skill sets and perhaps to bring a sense of more well-roundedness to the decision making.”
Kamins is the proud parent of a young daughter and she is very active in her child’s life. She notes she focuses on things that impact community members, both as a citizen and as a commissioner. Case in point: When approximately 100 debris trucks a day started going through Winter Canyon, where Webster Elementary and Our Lady of Malibu schools are located, and carried debris from the Franklin and Palisades fires to area dump sites, Kamins expressed grave concerns regarding Malibu’s air quality. She noted that many of those trucks use the Los Angeles Public Works Department parking lot located just 25 feet away from Webster and 30 feet away from The Boys & Girls Club, even as parents are picking
Sharks in the sixth grade and it’s been a wonderful experience waking up early to surf at Zuma before school — it is a privilege that few people have — we are so fortunate to swim most of the time surrounded by beautiful dolphins,” Barzan said. “I want to thank Coach John Cross for always sharing such amazing energy with all of us and it’s been a blessing to be a part of Malibu’s family-like community.”
A full 95 percent of the graduates will matriculate to an academic institution of higher learning, one is taking a gap year and two special education graduates will carry on enjoying life and blessing all around them as they participate in other programs.
Two graduates will venture beyond America’s shores to attend schools abroad. Thea Lefevre will attend Paris College of Music and Audrey Hamre will attend SKEMA Business School in Lille, France.
“I’m a proud papa!” said Mark Loquet, Chloe Loquet’s father. “Everything going towards Chloe’s dream is moving so fast, and my wife and I want to thank some special teachers, including Sean Ryan, Chloe’s social studies teacher, and Adam Panish, who taught her AP government — all I can say is MHS got Chloe ready for Stanford.”
Loquet and several other parents expressed deep gratitude to Panish, who
up their children after school and some children are still playing on the playground.
With locals’ interests at heart and buoyed by her thorough understanding of what makes Malibu special, Kamins noted how lucky Malibuites are to live in their seaside community and how important it is to ensure that biologically sensitive habitats in our area are protected. She laments how long it takes for some things that would benefit residents to be implemented by the city. “My daughter is now 10 years old and ever since she was tiny, I’ve been advocating for a shade cloth to protect the playground because the sun intensely shines on the children,” she said. “Improving our town should not take that long! I want to do the right thing as a commissioner and I promise to try to stay out of bureaucratic politics.”
For Kamins, recovering from the fires is personal as well as communal. “As our family deals with insurance matters and tries to repair the part of our home that is fire-damaged, I know that many others who will appear before the commission are walking the same path toward rebuilding,” she said. These days, Kamins has no appreciable time to pursue any hobbies. Smiling, she said, “Other than volunteering with our Cub Scout troop, my hobby is being with my family.” Clearly, she wouldn’t have it any other way.
Alexis Aria: One of three new public safety commissioners
The Public Safety Commission makes recommendations to the Malibu City Council with respect to matters concerning the city’s law enforcement and fire services, emergency medical services, animal control, emergency preparedness, traffic safety, including traffic law enforcement and traffic engineering, and other matters as directed by the city council.
is retiring this year.
“Fergus will do something wildly special,” said Katherine Flanagan as she shared her admiration for her son. “He’s going to do something very incredible.” Semira Bell smiled broadly, basking in the warm embraces of her large family. “Semira’s going to Howard University!” proud papa Kevin Bell declared. “She wants to be an OB/GYN!”
Nearby, Cynthia Rayo was warmly embraced by her clan. Her abuela, Rosa Veledias, beamed with pride and through a family translator, she shared, “Cynthia is a good girl — she is a girl who wants to be a leader and I’m very proud that she plans to have her own business offering salon and nail services.”
As the convocation ended, families and friends lingered on the field, cherishing the moments and knowing that soon, their graduates’ new journeys will begin, sending them off into a world beyond the cocoon of Malibu.
At the top of the graduation program, an inscription from the Malibu Education Foundation, a parent-led organization that tirelessly supports students, teachers, administrators, coaches, and counselors, aptly stated what many in our community would like to say to all our graduates: “Your community is proud of you — go forward with confidence, curiosity, and heart!”
In February, three new commissioners were named to the panel, including Alexis Aria who was appointed by City Councilmember Bruce Silverstein. Aria holds various college degrees, including graduate degrees in clinical psychology and film, and she is currently working on earning her doctorate degree in philosophy. She plans to work as a researcher focusing on disaster management and criminology.
Aria is really looking forward to serving as a commissioner and she believes,“Our commission consists of an amazing team of people with a heart for service.”
“In my 23 years in Malibu, I’ve always wanted to serve and I note that the Public Safety Commission’s work encompasses environmental matters, the safety of roads and property,” Aria said. “I’m honored to serve my community and I note that a lot of people who will come before the commission are fire victims who still feel trauma and it’s very important that they be fully heard.”
To further the commission’s mission, Aria urges readers to email all of the public safety commissioners with questions and concerns. Further, she hopes that residents attend the meetings as their doing so will make the commission more informed and more effective.
Something fun to know about Aria: She is a professional classical musician and a very proficient harpist, and she’s an avid animal lover. “I also sing opera, play piano, enjoy show skiing and love fashion and art,” she shared.
Overall, the appointment of the three women commissioners will add diversity to their administrative bodies and will lend fresh insights and perspectives — something that can only help Malibuites process all that must occur while we rebuild our community.
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Malibu High School bids farewell to the Class of 2025 as 91 graduates cross the stage in a joyful celebration filled with cheers, glitter, and hopeful memories. Photos by Bradley Griffin
empower local activism across the country. It operates through three branches: the Indivisible Project, Indivisible Civics, and Indivisible Action.
“There are no kings in America but the American people,” said Jane Albrecht, MDC board member who attended the event. “This is about standing up for the values we all hold dear — liberty, justice, equality.” The phrase, a core motto of the movement, underscores the rallying cry behind the event and the broader national message.
Malibu’s “No Kings Day” protest was organized and hosted by the Malibu Democratic Club (“MDC”).
Gina Muscatel, co-president of the MDC, said, “Our numbers tripled this week with what’s been going on in downtown Los Angeles. No Kings Day” is not just a protest. It’s a declaration by our community that no President, no cruel agency will erase our humanity. We will not trade liberty for obedience and watch our neighbors suffer.”
Due to the large turnout, organizers opted for a rally format rather than a march, taking place from noon to 1 p.m. Music filled the air thanks to performances by
own John Cannon. The musicians played a mix of classic protest songs and original pieces written specifically for the event.
Attendees, ranging from young children to senior citizens, lined both sides of Civic Center Way, stretching down to Cross Creek Road. Despite the crowd size, the event remained peaceful. LA County Sheriff’s deputies were present for traffic and crowd management, and no incidents were reported.
Actor and long-time Malibu resident Martin Sheen, who famously portrayed President Josiah Bartlet on The West Wing, was among the high-profile participants. Holding a sign reading “Courage is Faith in the Constitution.”
“If we don’t have the courage to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution, then our children will be left to question its value — and our patriotism,” Sheen said in a statement to Albrecht. “That’s what’s at stake here today. And above all, remember this: ‘One heart with courage is a majority.’ People are beginning to understand that this — the Constitution — is what’s at risk. It’s the bottom line. We’re losing it. It’s being compromised, and when it is, so are we. The Constitution is the only thing standing between us and fascism. And that’s what the people
— not just across the country, but around the world.”
Protesters displayed a variety of creative signs expressing concern over authoritarian behavior, legal abuses, and attacks on democratic norms. “No Crown for Criminals,” “Liberty, Not Loyalty,” and “The Constitution Is My Commander” were just a few of the messages held by the crowd.
According to MDC Board Member Maggie Karpuk, while most participants were from Malibu, some attendees traveled from outside the area to join in. “Some came from as far as two hours away because they didn’t have an event closer to them and wanted to participate,” she said.
The Malibu protest mirrored the energy seen in major cities across the country. In total, organizers estimated that more than 5 million people participated globally. Los Angeles hosted one of the largest gatherings, with approximately 200,000 demonstrators across the area, including 30,000 in downtown LA alone. Other large turnouts included 100,000 in Philadelphia, 70,000 in Seattle, and 50,000 in New York City.
The peaceful message of “No Kings Day” stood in contrast to the heavy-handed federal response
Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended the 250th anniversary celebration of the U.S. Army in Washington, D.C., where Trump delivered a dramatic and militaristic speech.
“Whenever duty calls and whatever danger comes, the American Soldier will be there,” Trump said. “They will seize the crown of victory because the United States of America will always have the iron will of the United States Army.”
Back in California, tensions escalated sharply as federal immigration raids and military deployments triggered public outrage and political backlash.
Governor Gavin Newsom issued a forceful condemnation of President Trump’s actions in a televised address on June 10, denouncing what he called “the unlawful militarization of Los Angeles.” Citing the federal deployment of more than 700 activeduty Marines and 2,100 National Guard troops under Title 10 status, Newsom declared, “What we’re witnessing is not law enforcement — it’s authoritarianism. What Donald Trump wants most is your fealty. Your silence. To be complicit in this moment. Do not give in to him.”
The troops, overseen by Task
by Maj. Gen. Scott M. Sherman — were reportedly trained in deescalation, crowd control, and strict rules of engagement. Despite those assurances, their presence sparked concern throughout the city.
Mayor Karen Bass, speaking at a press conference on June 16, criticized the deployment, saying, “They said it was criminals, gang members, or drug dealers. I don’t know how many gang members are also nannies with children in a park.” She added, “The goal is to make Los Angeles feel terrified and scared — it won’t work. We will come together, and we will always defend our immigrant community.”
In response to public pressure and a relative calming of the unrest, Bass also announced a reduction in downtown LA curfew hours starting Monday night, reaffirming that the city’s priorities remain “safety, stability, and support for residents and business owners as we respond to chaos from Washington.”
Amid these developments, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced a new round of criminal charges tied to recent violence during immigration protests. At a Tuesday morning press conference, Hochman detailed charges against individuals accused of attacking officers and damaging
old man who allegedly launched fireworks at police officers and firefighters. He now faces four felony charges, including assaulting an officer and using a destructive device to injure or destroy. Other incidents included setting a dumpster on fire in downtown Los Angeles on June 8 and vandalizing patrol cars. Hochman emphasized that such acts were not protected protest but clear threats to public safety and the rule of law. Meanwhile, the legal battle over federal control of California’s National Guard reached the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco. The court was scheduled to hear oral arguments on whether the Trump administration had the legal authority to seize command of the Guard following protests over immigration raids. The hearing follows a ruling by U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer, who found the federal action unlawful and beyond presidential authority. As the rally wound down and protest signs were put away, the spirit of “No Kings Day” remained in Malibu — a powerful reminder of shared purpose and solidarity across neighbors and strangers. What started as a local demonstration became part of a national movement, reinforcing for many the vital role citizens play in
Approximately 800 people gathered outside the Malibu Library on Saturday, June 14, as part of the nationwide “No Kings Day” movement. Photos courtesy of Jane Albrecht
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Malibu Middle School eighth-graders celebrate promotion and new beginnings
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Eager to enjoy summer and to begin attending the new Malibu High School campus, the eighthgrade students of Malibu Middle School celebrated their promotion on June 11, basking in the well wishes of families and friends.
Full of smiles and confidence, they celebrated as parents knew the kids had
been adequately prepared for their next academic experience by the talented, dedicated team of teachers, supported by the able administrators and support staff.
Smiles abounded as awards were conferred, and the sweet scent of lovely leis infused the joyous gathering.
The Malibu Times caught up with the gregarious graduates at Malibu West Beach Club, where they celebrated completing their amazing middle school journeys. Vibing to a set of awesome tunes
creatively curated by DJ Wyatt Goldberg, a MHS student whose skills have become quite popular recently, they enjoyed delicious sushi and Mexican cuisine compliments of Howdy’s, desserts lovingly prepared by parents, and a yummy candy bar curated by Melissa Smith’s SweetBu Candy. They danced, sang, played volleyball and hung out at the beach, knowing they will enjoy a long, fun summer in Malibu.
Enjoying the revelry, Tracy Weirick, Malibu West’s HOA Community Asso-
FBy MCKENZIE JACKSON
ive former Pepperdine University Waves will be inducted into the Pepperdine Athletics Hall of Fame on Oct. 4 at Pepperdine’s Firestone Fieldhouse.
The inductees include Lynn Biyendolo, one of the most successful women’s soccer players in Waves history; Stacy Davis, one of the top men’s basketball players in Pepperdine history; Mike Gates, a star baseball player on Pepperdine’s 1979 College World Series team; Kim Hill, one of the best women’s volleyball players in Waves history; and Chip McCaw, a standout player on the Waves men’s volleyball team that won the 1992 NCAA championship.
Additionally, Pepperdine’s 2012 AVCA Sand Volleyball National Championship-winning team, late Waves swimming and diving head coach Nick Rodionoff, and Pepperdine alumni supporters Ted and Carolyn Porter will be inducted into the Hall of Fame with Special Achievement Awards.
Pepperdine Director of Athletics Tan-
ciation Manager, commented, “We’ve been hosting this party for a couple of years and it’s awesome to help the kids have a great day on the beach! This year, we’re happy to embrace all our new families in the neighborhood who relocated here after they lost their homes in the fire.”
Celebrating the first year of the middle school athletics program
“Having the athletic program has
Clearly, the kids are delighted to be rising ninth-graders. Their final year of middle school was marked by several wonderful accomplishments and extracurricular opportunities, including the launch of a middle school athletic program, which has enjoyed great success and is lauded by parents who sincerely appreciate the opportunities the program provides to their Malibu kids, because in the past, many have had to drive far distances for their children to participate in sports.
ner Gardner said in a statement that this year’s Pepperdine Athletics Hall of Fame Class is special.
“The student-athletes, coaches, and supporters who we are welcoming into our Hall Of Fame represent the best of Pepperdine,” he said. “I look forward to celebrating their accomplishments together in October.”
The Hall of Fame induction ceremony will happen during the Oct. 3-5 Waves
Weekend, a celebration for Pepperdine’s community, which includes alumni, students, and their families.
Biyendolo, a 2015 Pepperdine graduate, was the 2011 WCC Freshman of the Year and a three-time All-West Region and WCC first-team honoree. She graduated as the Waves’ second-leading goal scorer and still holds four individual top-10 Pepperdine records.
BARBARA BURKE Special to The Malibu Times
Lynn Biyendolo is one of the greatest soccer players in Pepperdine history. Photo courtesy of BMV Sports
Malibu Middle School eighth-graders celebrate Promotion Day on June 12, marking the end of middle school and the start of new beginnings Photos by Bracken Carter-Webb
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Home is the sailor; home from the sea: Part one
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By Benjamin Marcus, Entertainment Editor
After 10 months and 19 ports on a tall ship, Sid Conrad is coming home — briefly
Sid Arthur Conrad — son to Malibu City Councilwoman Haylynn Conrad
— has been all at sea for the past 10 months — one of 67 high school students from around the world who shipped out on the 210.5-foot tall ship Sorlandet — a beautiful boat that hit points in the UK, Spain, Portugal, the Canary Islands, then across to the Caribbean and up to Puerto Rico before returning to Norway by way of the Azores, France, and Denmark. Ten months at sea in fair winds and foul. Sid called from Oslo on June 12 and we conducted an interview in the Clubhouse at Surf Canyon that was joined by Haylynn.
There’s a song from World War II that goes, “How you gonna keep them down on the farm after they’ve seen Paree?” So after 10 months at sea, from Norway across the Atlantic to the New World and back, you’re coming back to Malibu and I think it might be hard to sit in a classroom knowing what’s out there. Could inspire daydreaming.
That’s one of the things I’m most worried about it’s gonna be such a change for me to go back to traditional school so I am trying to avoid that by going to the Island School. Where is that?
A marine biology school in Eleuthera, the Bahamas.
Sounds like you’re working on a Ph.D. in Ocean Fun. Where are you right now?
I’m in Oslo. The year at sea is over, and we graduated, so I am staying with a friend who was on the boat.
I talk about Norway a lot — a model country for the world: Only 5 million people, $1.76 trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund, 98% renewable grid, probably the first country to outlaw fossil-fuel-powered stinkpots. How do you like the place?
A great question, because I’ve got to know so much about Norwegian culture and Norwegian people without actually spending much time in Norway. I’ve lived with 50-something Norwegians for 10 months. I know almost everything there is to know about Norwegian culture.
There’s someone banging at the Surf Canyon gate. I think it’s your mom. Should I let her in?
Sure, why not?
Haylynn: Hi Sid! Hi mom.
We’re talking about Norway and having some food.
I know how the Norwegians celebrate their birthdays. They have a really unique, in-depth birthday song
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Now you might well be wondering whether this humor column has morphed into the musings of an alta cocker (Yiddish for old fart) about his grandson. And so I promise that this column will be the last one on the subject of my grandson, although I need to remind you that promises are meant to be broken. Even though I have been writing columns for the past 11 years, many of which have been autobiographical, you, my loyal reader, still do not know some of my hidden secrets, one of which I am now ready to reveal. I was an inveterate thumb suck-
that’s really different from our “Happy Birthday to You!”
OK, I found the English translation for that online. “The Norwegian Birthday Song” goes like this: Hurray for you for celebrating your birthday!
Yes, we congratulate you!
We all stand around you in a ring, And look, now we’ll march, Bow, nod, curtsy, we turn around, Dance for you and hop and skip and jump!
Wishing you from the heart all good things!
And tell me, what more could you want?
Congratulations!
We wave our flags up high! Hurray! Yes now we’ll really celebrate!
The day is yours, the day is great,
But you’re the best!
Look in the ring who you want to choose!
Dance a little dance with who you want to!
We’ll all turn around together so joyfully, And one of us shall be the next!
To celebrate!
They do a whole song and dance and they wear a traditional outfit. And it’s fancy, really fancy. Every kid has one and they cost around $15,000.
Haylynn: It’s called a bunad. We are part Norwegian.
Let me look that up: “Bunads are traditional Norwegian national costumes that vary in design and style depending on the region of origin. They are often made of wool, silk, cotton, and silver, and are handmade, making them expensive and treasured items. They cost anywhere from $3,000 to $13,000.”
The itinerary for A+ World Academy went like this; Left Kristiansand, Norway, on Aug. 31, 2024, then Lerwick, UK; Portsmouth, UK; Dublin, Ireland; Vigo, Spain; Madeira, Portugal; Sevilla, Spain; Las Palmas, Spain; Mindelo, Cabo Verde; Saint George’s, Grenada; Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Hamilton, Bermuda; Azores, Portugal; Saint Malo, France; Scheveningen, Netherland; Surprise Port, Skagen, Denmark and then back to Kristiansand, 10 months later.
Sure beats sitting in a stuffy classroom. Which port did you like best? I really liked them all. They were all really different. But if I had to choose, I’d say the Caribbean Islands: Grenada is beautiful, Saint Martin, all of those places
You left Norway in August and came back in May, so probably didn’t see the Northern Lights, which is a shame. Yeah, we haven’t seen the Northern Lights yet, but in the beginning of
the year we had a lot of bio-organisms lighting up the water. And in the North Sea, the sky was so clear, the stars were beautiful. We had a pod of whales following us, right next to the boat — following us for days. The water was crystal clear and you could see them underwater, and that was really cool.
There were other phenomena that were hard to explain. We would be in the middle of the ocean, in the middle of the night and there’s no lights and we heard a lot of random noises that we couldn’t explain.
Did you go to any pubs in Ireland? Or were you too young for that and it wasn’t allowed?
Well, you’re not allowed to do that on the boat. There’s no drinking. But we still enjoyed Irish culture. We hung out and listened to music and did some Irish dancing. It was so much fun.
Your mom just nudged me and said “They slept in hammocks.” How much did the ship move? Did you get into anything really rough weather-wise?
According to the crew, we were lucky with weather, but we had some. In the North Atlantic, we had some five-meter waves with 60 knots of wind and we were heeling over to like 35 degrees — with only the uppers and the lowers set because it was just so much wind and it was raining, I posted some videos about it. It’s ridiculous.
Were you in the rigging?
On the last sail we had a squall from Stockholm heading back to Kristianstad, we had maybe 20 knots of wind, and we were trying to go really fast because we were a little behind schedule. So we had all sails set. When you have the top-mast sails set, like the royal on top down and the top-mast stay sails, those make the boat heel over. A lot. Because they’re the lever, you know, the longer the stick the more pressure you can get from it. So the higher up the sail, even though it’s less canvas, the more it makes the boat heel over. And we had all the sails set — the rolls and top gallants — and we suddenly had a squall where the wind picked up 30 knots. The boat won’t right itself past 45 degrees heeling over, and we were at like 40 something. And with two of my friends, we went up to stow all of the royals, and it was sketchy. It’s wet, it’s slippery, it’s rainy. It was luckily in the daytime. We used to do it at night time too. You’re so scared.
Did anybody go overboard ever?
We had one girl fall out of the rigging, but she was harnessed and strapped in at the time. So when you climb the rig, you’re not strapped in, except when you’re on the yards, and she was on the yard, and she just slipped off, and her harness caught her.
Did she go back up?
Yeah.
How many people would they have
on watch?
Usually on watches, there’s 11 people per watch. So on night watch, always you’re with your 11 people. I was in Watch Four, and we’re actually — just a little shout out — we’re doing an Indonesia surf trip. So that’s gonna be great. And then you’d have Day Watches, where you’d have 11 random people on watch.
Are you up in the rigging on watch or on deck?
It depends what you have to do. Usually we’re bracing and trimming, which is making the sails as efficient as you can by changing the angles. So you’re pulling on ropes for two hours. And sometimes you need to set or stow the sails so you go up into the rig to do that. You go on the rig regularly. It’s pretty common.
Do the Norwegians sing songs when they’re hauling ropes?
The crew taught us some sea shanties. Yeah.
Okay, so then after Dublin…
Vigo, Spain, which was really nice, because up until Dublin, the weather was miserable. We were looking forward to — instead of just going into cities and walking around — just chilling on beaches and going on hikes. Vigo was a short port. All we did was just sit at the beach. The food there was great.
How much time did you spend in each port?
We had surprise ports where we’d
spend one day in the port, like that was Terre de Haut in Guadeloupe and St. Martin. And the longest was, we spent two weeks in Scheveningen. Usually you have a short port, which is five days, including departure, arrival and departure day. And then you have a long port, which is seven days, including arrival and departure day.
What was next that was memorable?
Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. We had a Parent Port there, so we’re not legally part of the ship, and our parents come and we all hang out together when we’re free of the ship rules.
Crossing the Atlantic, you went from Canary Islands to where?
We went from Cape Verde to Saint George’s in Grenada, which was the South Atlantic crossing. It was 27 days and it was so much fun. We were with 67 of our best friends, so if you’re bored, you’re doing something wrong. Me and my friends would hacky sack on deck for hours. We had classes — we had a lot of school — so we would do that. We’d fish off the back, and we’d blow bubbles from the rigging. We would just do things to entertain us. It was so much fun.
Twenty seven days to get across?
We were going slow. The trade winds were not that strong. Weather was good, though: it was sunny.
Fun in the sun. Hacky sack on the poop
deck. But what about education? They’re as serious as any other school but some students prioritize it less. A lot of kids, including me, really didn’t prioritize academics this year like at any other normal school. To tell you the truth — I know my mom’s not gonna like me saying this — I didn’t really come on this cruise for school.
Well you could argue you learn a lot more about the world by actually seeing and experiencing the world than reading about it in some stuffy classroom.
So you crossed to the Caribbean and then … Paramaribo in Suriname and Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe Puerto Rico was our first, and only I guess, kind of American experience, because Puerto Rico’s a territory, right?Puerto Rico was so much fun. It was a parent port, and that was amazing.
I think your mom went to Puerto Rico to meet you?
Haylynn: Yes, and we got some waves.
You are aware she was elected to the Malibu City Council while you were away?
I heard something about that, yes. Mom Would Go. End of Part One. Stay tuned for Part Two.
For more information on A+ World Academy visit aplusworldacademy.com.
er. Please note I said “was.” When I was tired or after eating chocolate, I found great solace in sucking my thumb. My parents tried to separate my thumb from my mouth with limited success. They put something distasteful on my thumb, but I sneaked away and washed it off. Even as a young child, I was resourceful. It was only before I turned a teenager that my thumb and I parted ways, and only after my father bribed me. I don’t remember what the bribe was, but I can assure you that I would not have parted ways for a mere pittance. As if this thumb-sucking weren’t
bad enough in the eyes of my family, I developed a unique habit of putting one hand in the hair of an adult while sucking the thumb on my other hand. And if this were not embarrassing enough, I repeated the phrase “golly, golly” while sucking away. I can only reveal all of this now since I no longer intend to run for public office. My older brother Phil, my only sibling, liked to hold this odd behavior over me as if he would tell the world unless I did what he wanted me to. That’s what older brothers do to their younger siblings. He still loves to tell everybody how when I was around 10, I sat on a couch next to a girlfriend of his, put one hand in her hair, and while sucking my thumb managed to come up for air only to
mumble “golly, golly.” I am happy this did not occur during today’s “me too movement” or I might well be sharing a prison cell with Harvey Weinstein. This is hardly the end of my tale. My grandson Henry David, aka HD, while staying with me, my bride and his mother for the past several weeks, struggled mightily to place his thumb in his mouth. At times he was sucking his entire fist because he was having trouble extending his thumb. I am happy to report that the other day he finally figured it out and is happily sucking away, as the accompanying photo makes clear.
I am beaming with pride now, knowing that this young lad is truly a Ross male, and when he gets a bit older, I will teach him to say, “Golly, golly.”
Burt Ross, Contributed Column
(Top photo) A+ World Academy students work on the sails of the Sorlandet. (Bottom photo) The Sorlandet is shown in this photo along with the ports that Arthur Conrad stopped at with his classmates. Malibu City Councilmember Haylynn Conrad’s son has been going to school on the ship for the last 10 months. Photos courtsey of Haylynn Conrad
Burt Ross’ grandson
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Written objections, protests, or comments regarding the Wastewater Services Fees for Assessment District No. 20151 may be submitted to the City Clerk by email to cityclerk@ malibucity.org between now and Monday, June 23, 2025. If you are unable to submit your objections by email please contact the City Clerk at (310) 456-2489, ext. 228 to make alternative arrangements. All written objections or comments must be received prior to the opening of the public hearing.
A copy of all relevant material, including resolutions, staff reports, and Engineer’s Reports, are on file and available by request. Requests or questions about this notice should be directed to Public Works Director Robert DuBoux at (310) 4562489 ext. 339 or rduboux@malibucity.org
IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY COUNCIL’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR OTHERWISE HELD BY THE CITY, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, EITHER AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Robert DuBoux, Public Works Director
Publish Date: June 12 and June 19, 2025 MALIBU 139
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU CITY COUNCIL
The City of Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on MONDAY, June 23, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. on the item listed below in the Council Chambers at Malibu City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA.
Public comment can be submitted ahead of the public hearing to citycouncil@malibucity.org for inclusion in the public record. To participate during the public hearing, please review the meeting agenda posted at MalibuCity.org/AgendaCenter and follow the directions for public participation.
PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR COMMENTS AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT OF WORKS, SYSTEMS AND FACILITIES FOR THE FOLLOWING:
Assessment District No. 98-2 (Calle Del Barco)
Written objections or comments regarding the Assessment Districts may be submitted to the City Clerk by email to cityclerk@
malibucity.org between now and Monday, June 23, 2025
If you are unable to submit your objections by email please contact the City Clerk at (310) 456-2489, ext. 228 to make alternative arrangements. All written objections or comments must be received prior to the opening of the public hearing. A copy of all relevant material, including resolutions, staff reports, and Engineer’s Reports, are on file and available by request. Requests or questions about this notice should be directed to Public Works Director Robert DuBoux at (310) 4562489 ext. 339 or rduboux@malibucity.org.
IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY COUNCIL’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR OTHERWISE HELD BY THE CITY, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, EITHER AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Robert DuBoux, Public Works Director
Publish Date: June 12 and June 19, 2025 MALIBU 140
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU CITY COUNCIL
The Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on MONDAY, June 23, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. on the item listed below in the Council Chambers at Malibu City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA.
Public comment can be submitted ahead of the public hearing to citycouncil@malibucity.org for inclusion in the public record. To participate during the public hearing, please review the meeting agenda posted at MalibuCity.org/AgendaCenter and follow the directions for public participation.
PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY COUNCIL’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR OTHERWISE HELD BY THE CITY, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, EITHER AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.
If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Renée Neermann, Financial Controller, at (310) 456-2489, ext. 222. Copies of all related documents can be reviewed by any interested person at City Hall during regular business hours. Oral and written comments may be presented to the City Council on, or before, the date of the meeting.
Renée Neermann, Financial Controller
Publish Date: June 12 and June 19 2025 MALIBU 141
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 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
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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
PUB: 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10/2025 The Malibu Times
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2025111584
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 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). Publish in The Malibu Times: 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10/2025
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2025118657
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 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).
Publish in The Malibu Times: 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10/2025
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2025120513
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 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).
Publish in The Malibu Times: 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10/2025
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2025100090
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 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).
Publish in The Malibu Times: 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10/2025 MALIBU 147
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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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Notice is given that Proposals for On-Call Secondary School Environmental Education Program (BRC0000558) will be received by the Los Angeles County Public Works, Cashier Office, 900 S. Fremont Ave., Alhambra, CA 91803 or BidExpress until 5:30p.m., Wednesday, July 9, 2025. There will be an optional Proposers’ Conference to be held on Monday June 23, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. using the Microsoft Teams meeting platform. Instructions for participating in the meeting can be found in the RFP. Instructions for accessing the RFP document are available at the following link: http://pw.lacounty.gov/ brcd/servicecontracts or may be mailed to you upon request by calling(626) 458-2509.
6/19/25
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Elaborating regarding why the program is very impactful for students, Gardner stated, “The main reason we started the program is because our school’s not offering middle school sports created a lack of a pathway for athletics in high school to succeed. The middle school sports program is very important. Coach Derrick Saenz, who coaches girls and boys volleyball, has told me that the frosh girls who came in this year were significantly better and knew the basic skills because they were involved in volleyball in middle school, and that makes the MHS sports program stronger.”
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“Sophie has a great sense of humor and a wonderful work ethic,” Hacker continued. “She didn’t always love all of my assignments, but she always did her best. We would often talk while working on art. I loved hearing her stories and getting to know her. She has amazing resilience and is a lot of fun to work with.”
Dr. Krysta Sorenson conferred the choir award on Lila Bradley, a talented and dedicated performer. “It was so thrilling to see Lila win the award for vocal arts,” said Desi Bradley, Lila’s mother. “Dr. Sorenson has been a tremendous positive influence on Lila and we are excited for Lila to continue singing with the choir.”
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Malibu sophomore breaks school record, eyes national stage
After overcoming a heart condition, 16-year-old London Gould blazes into the record books with a 25.51-second 200-meter dash
By McKENZIE JACKSON
Special to The Malibu Times
When London Gould was 2 years old, she challenged a 6-year-old boy to a race during her older brother Kaleb Gould’s track and field team’s practice. The younger Gould recalled that Kaleb’s coach lined her and her opposition up on the starting line and then signaled for them to go.
“I beat him in the race,” Gould, 16, said.
Gould’s love of competitive running has been present since that day. However, she was unable to step on the track to race until her freshman year at Malibu High School because of a heart condition.
A year later, Gould is the Malibu Sharks track & field team’s record holder in the girls 200-meter race. She set the record in the race when she finished it in 25.51 seconds at the CIF Southern Section Division 4 Preliminaries at Carpinteria High in Carpinteria on May 10. Gould said setting the record was a wonderful experience.
“There are a lot of things going through my head during a race,” she explained. “In that specific race, I just knew I had it. I got out fast and hard — like ‘this is my race.’ When I came across the finish line, I knew I set a record, so I just started jumping up and down. I wasn’t tired.” Sharks track and field coach Mike Halualani said Gould is fast.
“CIF prelims are where she put things together,” he said. “The last month of the season, she got faster every track meet she ran. How fast she gets from here depends on her. She is really focused and driven.”
Gould’s record time placed her 12th out of 29 people
Biyendolo has since become one of the best players in women’s soccer. She has won four championships in the NWSL and is currently a member of the league’s Seattle Reign. Biyendolo is also a member of Team USA. She has played 75 matches, scored 21 goals, and notched 13 assists, while helping the Americans win the 2023 World Cup and two Olympic medals, including gold, in last summer’s games. Davis graduated in 2016 as Pepperdine men’s basketball’s all-time leading scorer and rebounder. He was a three-time All-WCC firstteam member and a two-time NABC All-District 9 second-team selection. For the past nine years, Davis has played professional basketball in 12 countries including Italy, France, Poland, Japan, Mexico, and the U.S.
in the race. That same day, she placed seventh in the girls 400, which she considers her best race, in a personal record (PR) 58.27. Gould’s finish sent her to the CIF-SS Finals at Moorpark High School in Moorpark on May 17. She finished eighth in 58.55 and is excited about her blazing times at the end of her sophomore season.
“I was consistent with my time,” Gould noted. “I knew it wasn’t a fluke or anything. It was my second straight time going sub-60 seconds in the 400.”
Gould was one of several Sharks boys and girls track and field athletes to stand out during their March to May campaign.
She won the girls 200 and 400 at the Citrus Coast League Finals, also at Carpinteria, on May 1. At the same event, Ranger Murphree finished first in the boys 800 in 2:03.81 and Samantha Skuro’s leap of 9 feet and one inch in the girls pole vault gave her the league title in that event.
Tallula Murphree, Ranger’s sister, finished the girls 3,200 in 12:12.11 for second place. Trent William’s finished the boys 3,200 in 9:38.92 for second place. Zoe Retts’ leap of 4’4” tied her for second in the girls high jump.
All 2025 Malibu High graduates, Williams, Skuro, Ranger, Tallula, and Wiley Murphree, Tallula and Ranger’s brother, competed in CIF competitions also.
Williams, who had seven top finishes in the 3,200 this season, finished the race in 9:32.36 for fifth place in the preliminaries. He ran 9:30.87 in the finals for sixth place.
Skuro, who also competed in sprint events this season, leapt 9’0” for third place in the pole vault preliminaries. Her jump of 9’4” in the finals slotted her fifth.
Ranger, who collected a bevy of top three finishes in distance races this season, ran the preliminaries’ 800 in 2:01.47 to finish eighth. In the finals, he finished in 2:00.87 for seventh place.
Tallula, who also had a litany of top three finishes in distance races, ran the 3,200 in 13:21.42 to finish 25th in the preliminaries.
Wiley had 14 top finishes in the shot put, discuss, and high jump this season. In the preliminaries, his throw of 124’6” gave him fourth place in the boys discuss. Wiley
Gates, a 1979 graduate, transferred to Pepperdine from a junior college two years prior. He was the Waves baseball team’s starting second baseman in 1978 and the next season — his senior year — he led the team in batting average, runs, hits, and home runs as they won a school-record 53 games and finished third in the College World Series. Gates was a first-team All-American, first-team All-Region player, and All-Southern California Baseball Association award winner. He was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 1979 MLB Draft’s seventh round. He played in 37 games in two seasons and had a .236 batting average. Hill won the WCC Freshman of the Year and was a three-time AVCA All-American before she graduated in 2012. She was the first college volleyball player to garner AVCA All-American first-team recognition in indoor
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and beach volleyball. Hill led the Waves sand volleyball team to the 2012 AVCA national title.
Hill is also a two-time Olympian. She helped the U.S. women’s volleyball team win a bronze medal in 2016 and a gold medal four years later. Hill was also the MVP at the 2014 FIVB World Championships.
McCaw helped the Pepperdine men’s volleyball team claim the 1992 NCAA championship as a freshman. He was named to the NCAA All-Tournament team as the Waves swept Stanford in three sets to win the title.
Two seasons later, McCaw received first-team All-American honors from the AVCA and Volleyball Magazine. McCaw’s senior year in 1995, he was a third-team All-American section by Volleyball Magazine. McCaw was a member of Team USA at the 1992 and 1995 World University Games.
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placed fifth in the finals with a toss of 137’3,” a Sharks record.
Halualani called Wiley the “the ultimate competitor.”
“He finds a way to throw it far,” Halualani explained. “He is mentally focused, mentally tough, and technical very good. He is in fantastic shape.”
Halualani said having athletes qualify for CIF preliminaries and then make the finals is a good end to the Sharks’ season.
“You are talking about the best nine in our division and to have some of ours move onto the finals was pretty special,” he said.
Halualani noted how the Malibu boys team’s 78-51 defeat of Carpinteria at the beginning of the season was a great victory for the team.
“We have never beat Carpinteria in a dual track meet as long as we have been in the Citrus Coast League,” he said. “They are just a powerhouse team. The boys beating Carpinteria was a highlight for the year. Our kids stepped up.”
Gould, whose dad Daniel Zip Gould was also a track athlete, was eager to run onto the track for the first time last year.
“I have always been competitive,” the younger Gould noted. “I have loved the sport since I was little. I did good for my first year. I thought I was going to run some crazy times. I felt proud of myself.”
She had 11 top three finishes in the 200 and 400 and finished 27th in the 400 preliminaries in 2024. Gould lifted weights and worked on her running form before the start of this season.
She won the 200 in 27.48 seconds and 400 in 1:05.89 seconds in the Sharks’ season-opening meet against Carpinteria on March 6. Gould then ran to six more first-place finishes in the 200 and seven more top finishes in the 400 before CIFcompetition.
Gould said track is as much of mental sport as it is a physical one.
“You have to have the mentality and discipline,” she said.
Gould will compete in the June 20-22 Adidas Track Nationals in Greensboro, NC, and the July 21-27 USATF
The Waves sand volleyball team that captured the 2012 AVCA national championship was coached by legendary head coach Nina Matthies. Along with Hill, All-Americans Lilla Fredrick, Caitlin Racich, and Summer Ross were on the roster. The squad went 14-0 and beat Long Beach State 5-0 to win the national title. The team is Pepperdine’s first women’s national championship-winning group.
Rodionoff, an International Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame member, came to Pepperdine in 1974 to coach the men’s swimming and diving team and founded the school’s women’s swimming and diving team 13 years later.
He coached the women’s squad to 14 top-five finishes in the PCSC Championships and was a two-time PCSC Coach of the Year. When the 2008 national recession forced Pepperdine to shutter the women’s
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She is confident that she will get faster.
“I just haven’t reached my full potential in the 200,” Gould said. “I would say the 400 is my favorite race and, so far, my best race. I feel like I am going to be pushed to where I want to be right now. All I can ask for is getting more PRs and breaking more records.”
Gould has potential, Halualani noted.
“Her ceiling is so high,” he said. “Her growth has been exponential. She could be a force to be reckoned with over the next couple of years.”
swimming and diving program, Rodionoff rallied alumni and donors to get the program reinstated in 2009.
Rodionoff, who passed away in 2023, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame posthumously. His wife, Carrie, will be present at the ceremony.
Ted and Carolyn Porter are longtime supporters of Pepperdine’s athletics program. The two Pepperdine graduates met as students in the 1950s and have been married for 67 years. Throughout their marriage, the Porters have invested in several Waves athletic teams. They established the Porter Student-Athlete Fifth Year Scholarship. Ted is a member of the university’s athletics board. He and Carolyn are a constant presence at Pepperdine athletic events.
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