The Malibu Times • June 22, 2023

The replacement of the head coach of the Malibu Seawolves is causing a clash among parents whose children participate in the youth swim program.

Some parents who were caught off guard by the coaching change contacted The Malibu Times to voice their opposition to the termination of Erik Ran.

Parents who reached out to TMT say they were abruptly informed on June 2 that Ran was no longer

heading the team. In support of their coach, a group of swimmers and their parents showed up at the Malibu Community Pool at Malibu High School in protest. Signs were brandished supporting Ran and calling for increased transparency from Malibu Aquatics Foundation (MAF) board members who made the decision to replace Ran with a new coach from UCLA. Some parents have gone as far as pulling their children from the Seawolves summer program and are considering other options.

TMT reached out to the MAF board to clarify what occurred. The board responded by email and requested that its four members not be identified.

MALIBU’S AWARD WINNING NEWSPAPER SINCE 1946

Peter C. Jones has had his hand in all kinds of creative arts over the span of his career — he’s a fine arts collection consultant, publisher, author, photographer, documentary filmmaker, and expert in the dissemination and preservation of archives.

Over the past 35 years, he’s or-

ganized more than 100 exhibits throughout the U.S. and Europe, and produced more than 70 books. He’s been on the Malibu Arts Commission since 2019, when City Councilmember Jefferson Wagner appointed him to fill a mid-term vacancy. He was reappointed in January 2021 by City Councilmember/Mayor Bruce Silverstein for a four-year term.

Despite receiving above-average grades, Malibu beaches did not place on the honor roll this year on Heal the Bay’s 33rd Annual 2022-

2023 Beach Report Card.

Last week, Heal the Bay released its annual scientific reports on bacterial-pollution rankings for hundreds of beaches in California and dozens of freshwater recreation areas in Los Angeles County. The beach and river report provides the public with the latest water quality information that’s easily accessible and comprehensible.

The report says that although 95 percent of California beaches received an A or B grade during the summer of 2022, 23 California beaches (5 percent of those analyzed) earned a grade of C or lower for water quality during the warmer months.

During the summer of 2022, Heal the Bay graded 35 freshwater recreation areas in Los Angeles

County within the L.A. River, San Gabriel River, and Malibu Creek watersheds. Across all 35 sites and all dates graded throughout summer 2022, 65 percent of grades were Green (indicating no water quality health risks); 15 percent were Yellow (moderate health risk), and 19 percent were Red (high health risk). This was an

The local real estate market has made a major shakeup. International conglomerate Sotheby’s International Realty has just purchased one of the last

independent real estate agencies in Malibu, Pritchett-Rapf. The more than 50-year-old Malibu agency with offices in Malibu and Topanga was the largest independent real estate firm in the city.

Sotheby’s announced its acquisition last week of all the assets of Pritchett-Rapf, that was founded in 1964 and is well known to longtime residents.

Sotheby’s will now be officially

operated under the titles Sotheby’s International Realty –Malibu Brokerage and Sotheby’s International Realty – Topanga Brokerage, under the leadership of senior vice president and brokerage manager Cristian David, who confirmed the news to The Malibu Times this week. The acquisition became official June 14.

David answered questions by

California State Parks held a public workshop on the Malibu Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project at Malibu City Hall last week and gave participants an opportunity to ask State Parks and the project team questions about the project and share their concerns.

engineers, consultants, and project managers attended the workshop to answer participants’ questions, provide project information and receive feedback.

Senior Environmental Scientist for California State Parks Richard Van Sant facilitated the discussion and shared a brief history of the project’s timeline, goals, and objectives.

“This is the team that’s going

to make this all happen, so a lot of what I’m doing is facilitating, helping everyone along, making sure studies get completed, and making sure we’re on time with our budget,” Van Sant said.

Van Sant said one of the challenges is the trucking (sediment transportation) issues and what to do with the remaining sediment.

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undeniably reprehensible and threaten to do great damage to our nation. Anyone, and I mean any one individual, political party, organization, or society that seeks to hold our principle democratic policies hostage to seditious violence is ipso facto an enemy of the state and must be held to the highest judicial scrutiny and punishment. This is true regardless of political affiliation. If he were a Democrat, I would hold the same position.

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Sucking all the oxygen out of the news cycle air currently is the indictment of former President Donald Trump on 37 counts including willful retention of national defense information; conspiracy to obstruct justice; withholding a document or record; corruptly concealing a document or record; concealing a document in a federal investigation; scheme to conceal; and false statements and representations. In total, conviction of all counts could add up to a maximum term of imprisonment of 100 years, and that is only the tip of the state and federal indictments iceberg yet to come.

Coastal Commission votes to enforce construction of beach accessway, parking lot

Two property owners have agreed to foot the bill of nearly $4 million for trail leading down to Escondido Beach

The special prosecutor released a speaking indictment that clearly outlines each set of counts that are clearly revealing and need not require a law degree to decipher. Still, however, interviews with Trump supporters and elected officials are replete with confessions they have not read the indictment. Compounding blind support and confounding logic, the defendant’s response can best be characterized as an in-your-face rebuttal that questions whether he broke the law. Putting aside partisan or political bias, Trump is innocent until proven guilty, and attempts to question whether the law prohibits actions that the defendant continues to claim he actually performed will require significant mental gymnastics and linguistic reconstruction. In other words, it looks bad for the Donald.

City of Malibu hosts its biggest ever Public Safety Expo

The residents are treated to an informational day of activities and expert tips

A substantial part of my professional career, which spanned four decades, was in the policy/ political arena. While I make no apology for my partisan leanings, which are liberal and Democratic, at the core of the decision I made to devote my energies towards advancing society towards a more equitable bent, where diversity makes us stronger not weaker, has been a guiding principle where fairness, justice, equality, empathy, opportunity, all represent the fundamental basis for what drives an enlightened society. Martin Luther King Jr. reminded us “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” Or, at the very least, it should.

Malibu Middle School proudly promotes 86 students in Friday’s celebration

Families and teachers gather at the amphitheater to acknowledge students for moving up to high school

I held a top secret security clearance for 15 years during my employment in Congress and two executive branch presidential administrations and truly felt the weight of responsibility, which accompanied the trust that accompanied that privilege.

The facts found in the 44-page indictment in United States of America v. Donald J. Trump are

No individuals, ex-presidents included, are above the law, and in this respect the law is relatively straightforward. To date Trump insists that the documents that he had transferred to his residences after Jan. 20, 2021, were his, classified or not. In actuality, that is false — they belong to the United States of America and the National Archives. Of course, his actual defense against the 37 charges he is facing will be developed in preparation for the legal proceedings he will be subjected to in the coming months and a jury and judge will decide his fate. That is how it should be.

The degree to which many of those loyal to the former president have risen to his defense while refusing to even read the indictment, which can readily be printed out and can be read in less than 30 minutes and does not require a law degree to be understood, is both intellectually lazy and inexcusable. Furthermore, Trump has conducted a misinformation/disinformation campaign to further the ignorance of not reading the charges set forth in the indictment. To those who are protective of the Trump brand, it is equally as dangerous to indict the institutional structures within the Department of Justice as it is for those who hate Trump to use the indictment as definitive proof of his guilt.

What should be preeminent in the public’s mind is the process that is operative in deciding guilt or innocence: namely a judge and jury. Ultimately, the populace should make their decisions on whom they want to lead the country at the ballot box. We must not settle this crisis with violence or retribution. If we continue to attack one another based upon which social media outlet we listen to or watch, or upon analyses of what the indictment says rather than reading the document ourselves we run the risk of being beholden to the distorted visions of others rather than using our own intellect and common sense to make decisions.

It is equally imperative that we strive to alleviate the deep divisions that currently grip the nation and the biggest step we can take is to ensure that we select leaders who are dedicated to the rules and laws that govern our democracy. Ultimately the decision is in our hands!

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

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is now well documented.

Trump was indicted (again) last week, this time accused of mishandling classified documents. The first indictment in April was by leftist New York DA Alvin Bragg, and is such a farcical contrivance over record-keeping that it has been roundly pilloried by analysts on both the left and the right. The indictment this week by DOJ special counsel Jack Smith is much more serious, alleging retention and display of sensitive military documents by the former president. The sensitivity of what the DOJ charges is chilling, including war plans of our military and foreign adversaries. Contemptible that such documents weren’t secure.

After reviewing the indictment, I am struck by certain facts that we will watch unfold, including the apparent bugging of Trump’s offices by the DOJ, and that the classification process is built upon executive orders and not law. Regardless, a large part of the indictment is his alleged failure to comply with subpoenas, purported misrepresentations, and assertions that he tried to destroy documents. This and many other things will be intently discussed as the trial unfolds, and it is foolish to prognosticate until they do, but many will nonetheless.

What is worthy of discussion today is the context of how this will be received by the American people, for we are about to reap a bitter harvest from the years of prosecutorial and political abuse and misrepresentation against Trump that

To be clear, I fervently hold that no one is above the law, and if Trump committed felonies and endangered our national security, he should pay the price if convicted beyond a reasonable doubt. Accordingly, the following isn’t a case of “whatabouts,” but a frank discussion on why so many Americans view anything coming from the DOJ and FBI with a jaundiced eye. Their reputation is in tatters, with most Americans no longer trusting them, and they ruined it by engaging in immoral and illegal political actions against candidate and then President Trump, as documented in reports from the inspector general and the recently released Durham report. The sordid tale of abuses and lies are lengthy. Then, of course, there were the obviously politically driven impeachment votes by the Democrats, the second one after he had been voted out of office.

Impeachment is to remove a sitting president, but the Democrats sought to declaw him from running again. The second time, he was impeached for incitement of insurrection. If there was credible proof he did so, why didn’t the DOJ charge him with treason? Because it was a political make-believe charade.

We have observed the double standards at the DOJ and FBI with anger and sadness. Hillary Clinton deleted 30,000 emails three weeks after receiving a subpoena from Congress, but disgraced FBI director James Comey refused to file charges. Hunter Biden’s infamous laptop, replete with documentation of felonies, has been under “investigation” by the FBI for years, with no indictment. When President Trump discussed with Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky the reopening of their investigation of Hunter Biden and the energy company Burisma, Nancy Pelosi’s Congress impeached him for it, but when then Vice President Joe Biden threatened Ukraine in 2016

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with losing $1 billion in U.S. loan guarantees unless they fired the investigator of Burisma (of which he later publicly boasted), there were no repercussions. Today the FBI is being forced, despite its strong resistance, to release to Congress documents that the Biden family, and President Biden himself, engaged in a $5 million bribery scheme involving Burisma. Additionally, we have seen the pictures of the boxes of classified documents that Biden took as VP, kept at his think tank and in his garage. They report that he is cooperating, but that is what they say … No matter how rich and powerful, no one is above the law, at least that is the way it’s supposed to be. It is a bona fide concern that we are devolving into the authoritarian model whereupon political opponents are destroyed by those in power and their law enforcement allies. Russian President Vladimir Putin had popular opposition leader Alexei Navalny charged with and convicted of fraud, whereupon he is now spending years in jail barred from running from office. I’m sure the “evidence” provided to the court was compelling. This is all no protection for Trump if he broke the law, but his public defense, and possible his defense in court, is that he is being set up again by a corrupt system that is willing to lie, fabricate, and falsify evidence. The fact that this narrative is something that resonates with millions of Americans is dreadful and based upon the real world abuses we have observed, which many have tried to sweep under the rug. This is bigger than Trump, bigger than Biden, and distressing for a nation of laws, not men.

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

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

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SIRENS

The following incidents were reported between:

JUN 8 - JUNE 17

 6/8 | Burglary

A vehicle parked near Leo Carillo Beach was broken into and ransacked. The victim’s iPhone and wallet was stolen. The victim said an estimated $7,672 was charged to their credit cards. There were no security cameras available for evidence.

 6/11 | Converter Theft

A catalytic converter worth $2,000 was stolen from a vehicle parked on Kanan Dume Road. There were no security cameras available for evidence.

 6/11 | Vehicle Burglary

A vehicle parked near Malibu Lagoon was broken into and a wallet, an iPhone worth $1,200 and $60 in cash was stolen. The victim left the key underneath the front tire, went surfing, and their vehicle was ransacked.

 6/14 | Grand Theft

A vehicle parked near Wakecrest Drive was broken into, and an estimated $1,451 worth of tools were stolen. The victim said the vehicle was parked alongside his residence so he left the vehicle unlocked.

 6/17 | Grand Theft

An estimated $7,675 of shoring jacks (construction tools) were stolen from a residence near Winding Way. There were no security cameras available for evidence.

Tickets for the 41st Annual Chili Cook-Off are now available to purchase

The community-inspired Chili Cook-Off event takes place on Labor Day weekend, Sept 1 to 4. The event provides a weekend full of delicious food, drinks, music, carnival ride amusements and games, family, and friends. All proceeds from the event support the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu, the 501c nonprofit that provides after-school youth enrichment programs and community mental health and wellness services. To get tickets, go to malibuchilicookoff. org.

Summer poetry reading scheduled for June 22

Join Malibu Poet Laureate Ann Buxie for Summer Jubilations Thursday, June 22, at 5 p.m. at Malibu Bluffs Park. The event will feature poetry readings from Dr. Jose Ortega, Anita McLaughlin, and Eileen Fiori. The event is free to attend, and reservations are not required. For more information, visit Malibucity.org/Poetry.

Construction to begin on Malibu’s Traffic Signal Synchronization Project on PCH

Construction is expected to begin this month on the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) Traffic Signal Synchronization Project, marking a major milestone in the city’s most significant measure to date to improve traffic safety and mobility on PCH.

PCH is one of California’s most scenic state highways, used by millions of visitors per year, but it is also Malibu’s Main Street. PCH safety and mobility are one of the most important quality-of-life issues in our community. According to the Sheriff’s Department, excessive speed is the most commonly cited traffic violation. Speeding and improper turns are the most common contributing factors to collisions, both of which will be directly addressed by the Traffic Signal Synchronization Project.

The project, which is estimated to take more than one year to complete, will install communication lines between the existing traffic signals on PCH from Topanga Canyon Boulevard to John Tyler Drive to synchronize the signals to existing traffic conditions.

The new traffic signals will be connected to the Caltrans Traffic Management Center, allowing Caltrans to operate the signals and the signal system remotely. New equipment will capture actual traffic data and send it to the traffic signal controllers. The system will contain state-of-the art software that can immediately adjust the traffic signal timing to actual traffic volume conditions, which will help alleviate congestion on PCH.

The city’s contractor will be using the city’s vacant parcel on Civic Center Way, PCH, and Webb Way for staging and storing vehicles and materials, employee and construction vehicle parking, and a temporary construction office. Using this area will make the project faster and more efficient, and reduce construction vehicle traffic on PCH and Malibu Canyon. Per the city’s requests, the contractor will install a temporary fence and screening, and has committed to keep the location clean during construction.

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Weisman Museum of Art celebrates 30th anniversary with ‘Work in Progress’ exhibit

On May 20, 2023, the Weisman Museum of Art opened the exhibition, “Work in Progress: The Weisman Museum Collection at 30,” to celebrate the museum’s 30th anniversary and showcase more than 500 pieces of art donated over the last three decades. The collection represents a broad range of artistic practices and features works by renowned artists such as Bas Jan Ader, Lita Albuquerque, Polly Apfelbaum, Charles Arnoldi, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Larry Bell, Tony Berlant, Deborah Butterfield, Mary Corse, Llyn Foulkes, Joe Goode, Tim Hawkinson, George Herms, Rebecca Horn, Mike Kelley, Edward and Nancy Reddin Kienholz, John McLaughlin, Ed Moses, Lee Mullican, Robert Rauschenberg, Ed Ruscha, Alison Saar, Betye Saar, Julian Stanczak, and Brett Weston.

“Work in Progress” serves as a rare view into the museum’s collection care and offers visitors the opportunity to see many of the works managed by the Weisman Museum. The growing collection will be displayed throughout all three of the museum’s galleries, where visitors can view the exhibition in two parts —downstairs, where recent acquisitions and rotating highlights from the collection will be on view, and upstairs, where museum staff will actively photograph, catalog, and research works in the collection to make them more accessible to current and future audiences.

This exhibition is currently open to the public and will close July 30, 2023. For more information, visit the “Work in Progress: The Weisman Museum Collection at 30” website at arts.pepperdine. edu.

Opening reception to be held July 16 for new Malibu City Gallery exhibit, ‘Shifting Tides’

The Malibu Arts Commission invites the community to the free opening reception for the new public art exhibition in the Malibu City Gallery, “Shifting Tides.” on Sunday, July 16, at 12 p.m.

In tribute to Malibu’s deep roots in surfing culture, the City of Malibu Arts Commission invited local Malibu artists to submit artwork for consideration to be featured in the exhibit. Those whose works were chosen for the exhibit were informed on Monday, June 19.

Surfing is in Malibu’s DNA, and Malibu has played an important role in the global history and culture of surfing, making it a natural subject to inspire local artists.

The exhibit will be displayed in the Malibu City Gallery in City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, from July 17 through Aug. 25. The gallery is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the gallery is free.

The commission will celebrate the artists and Malibu’s surf culture with a live musical performance by “A Call 2Peace,” and complementary food and beverages.

For more information on the exhibition or the Malibu Arts Commission, visit www.MalibuArtsCommission.org/CallforArtists or email Community Services Director Kristin Riesgo at KRiesgo@MalibuCity.org.

Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Public Hearing on July 10

On March 14, the Planning Commission held a special meeting and adopted Resolution No. 23-12, providing recommendations for City Council consideration to bring existing regulations pertaining to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) into compliance with state law. On July 10, the City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to the Local Coastal Program and Title 17 (Zoning) of the Malibu Municipal Code and consider Planning Commission recommendations.

The next CineMalibu film screening is on July 15

The City of Malibu’s CineMalibu™ series returns to Malibu Bluffs Park for a summer of free, family-friendly outdoor community movie screenings with trivia, games, food trucks and more. This summer, the series presents iconic films from the 1980s.

CineMalibu™ Schedule

“E.T.” (1982, PG) Saturday, July 15, 7 p.m.

• “The Karate Kid” (1984, PG) Saturday, Aug. 19, 6:30 p.m.

Arrive early to participate in themed activities with the Malibu Library, contests, giveaways, a raffle, and to purchase tasty food from the D’Amores Pizza Truck and treats from Apollo’s Expresso and Shave Ice.

The movies start at sunset and pre-event activities start at 7 p.m. Malibu Bluffs Park is located at 24250 Pacific Coast Highway at Malibu Canyon.

At the City of Malibu booth, show a staff member that you follow the Community Services Department on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram and receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win great prizes, including gift cards to local businesses and a 30 percent off coupon for a City of Malibu recreation program.

Tickets or RSVPs are not required. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring chairs and blankets. Alcohol is not allowed at Malibu Bluffs Park. Dogs must be on leash and under control of their owners at all times.

The City of Malibu’s CineMalibu™ series has presented free outdoor movie screenings for the community since 2005. For more information, visit the webpage at malibucity.org/Cinemalibu or call (310) 317-1364.

Public Works Department working with Caltrans on safety issues at Trancas Creek Bridge Project

The Public Works Department has been in communication with Caltrans District 7 to address traffic safety issues related to the Trancas Creek Bridge Replacement Project on PCH. The Public Works Director spoke with Caltrans’ Chief Deputy District Director last week. They agreed to meet with the city to discuss the ongoing issues with the project and its impacts on traffic safety, potential issues when Caltrans moves on to the next stage of the project, and to perform some immediate traffic safety measures. Caltrans has been working on the land side of westbound PCH just

west of Guernsey Avenue to correct a drainage issue, adjusting the K-rail at the eastern end of Trancas Bridge, the site of a recent traffic collision, and will add a flashing beacon and signage to alert oncoming motorists. The city will continue to work with Caltrans on project issues and will stress the importance of ensuring public safety during construction.

City of Malibu adopts the 2023 Los Angeles County Fire Code — Title 32

To provide the public with the best practices in addressing fire prevention and emergency response, the City of Malibu adopted the 2023 Los Angeles County Fire Code on March 13. These local amendments are a set of regulations that incorporate the latest research, technological advancements, and building industry standards for fire prevention. With the adoption of the 2023 fire code, the city prioritizes fire safety when assessing plans

for compliance and ensures that building permit applications and construction projects adhere to the revised standards.

Apply for Woolsey Fire Rebuild Fee waivers before June 30 deadline

The city continues to work to help Malibu residents rebuild homes destroyed in the devastating Woolsey Fire and urges homeowners to submit applications for rebuild fee waivers before the June 30 deadline. All required Planning Department applications for a project must be deemed complete by June 30. All required building permits must be pulled by Dec. 30. Fees will not be waived after Dec. 30. The fee waivers cover all city planning and building permit fees for properties that are being rebuilt as a “likefor-like” or “like-for-like plus 10%” rebuild and were used as a primary residence by the property owner as of Nov. 8, 2018. The City Council made Woolsey Fire

On the Agenda: June 26

Discussion on Next Week’s City Council:

New Items:

1. Findings to Hold Virtual City Council, Commission, Committee, Board and Other City Bodies, Meetings Under AB 361.

2. Commission Work Assignments for Fiscal Year 202324. Approve work assignments for the Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission, Malibu Arts Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Public Safety Commission and Public Works Commission for Fiscal Year 2023-24.

3. Amendment to License Agreement for Radio Transmitter Site.

4. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with NV5, Inc.

5. Award Agreement for Wireless Communication Facility Application Review Services.

6. City Hall Closure – July 3, 2023. Recommended Action: Authorize closing City Hall on Monday, July 3, 2023.

7. Investment Report for the Month Ending May 31, 2023.

8. Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Third Quarter Financial Report.

9. Broad Beach Geological Hazard Abatement District Status.

Ordinances and Public Hearings

1. Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24.

2. Collection of Fees for the Implementation of the California Integrated Waste Management Act within the Malibu Garbage Disposal District.

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

Submission deadline is Monday at noon. Please email submissions to:

The Malibu Times c/o Calendar Editor, to editorial@malibutimes.com

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

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entertainment will be provided by singer and entertainer Suzy Cahdam. Cost is $5 per person.

SUMMER JUBILATIONS

Hosted by the Malibu Poet Laureate Ann Buxie and featuring Dr. Jose Ortega, Anita McLaughlin, and Eileen Fiori, this gathering is themed to celebrate joy in a time of whelming possibilities, to give voice to the true nature of vitality modeled on the natural world, to attend to the power of love and joy. Gathering is open air and features selected poets, and open mic, and conversation. Complimentary and an RSVP is not required. On Thursday, June. 22 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Malibu Bluffs Park.

sat JUN 24

FAIRY GARDENING

In this workshop, participants will learn the art of fairy gardening and build a fairy container garden. The gardens will include enchanting landscapes, plants, and quaint fairy figures. Fairy gardening is fun for the novice and experienced gardener. All materials will be provided, and a paying adult must accompany children under 12. Instructed by Goat Kidz at the Michael Landon Community Center from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $30 per participant.

thu JUN 22

HAVANA NIGHTS SENIOR LUNCHEON

Let’s celebrate the beginning of summer at the Senior Center’s Havana Nights luncheon at Malibu City Hall on Thursday, June 22, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be catered by Rutt’s Hawaiian Cafe and

tue JUN 27

WARNER BROTHERS STUDIO

TOUR

Go behind the lens and discover the secrets of movie-making magic. The Studio Tour brings you closer than ever to the entertainment you love. You’ll explore one of the busiest working studios in Los Angeles with an expert tour guides,

who will take you behind the scenes of the studio that has been entertaining the world for nearly 100 years. Please wear comfortable shoes, a hat, and sunscreen. Enjoy lunch at Central Perk Cafe for an additional fee. The group meets at The Malibu Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. tour is until 4 p.m. $50 per person.

tue JUL 4

INDEPENDENCE DAY CITY

HALL CLOSED

Special holiday hours for city parks and facilities will be posted in the News & Announcements section of the website homepage the week prior to the holiday.

tHU JUL 6

BRICK BUILDERS CLUB

Come enjoy a monthly event at the Malibu Library for creative play with bricks from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. We provide the bricks, you bring the ideas and imagination. Participants can build freely or participate in a fun building challenge. For ages 5-12 with parent or caregiver.

PARK TALES: STARS AND STRIPES

Park Tales is a fun and educational program for the entire family. Children and their caregivers will listen to stories narrated by the Children’s Malibu Librarian, create an art activity, and enjoy a complimentary snack and special guests. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. A yoga mat or blanket is recommended. Special Guest: Gaylene’s Dance Studio. At Malibu Bluffs Park from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. For ages 5 and under.

sat JUL 15

CINEMALIBU: “E.T.” 1982, PG

Join the City of Malibu with the second film screening, “E.T.” 1982, PG. Movies begin at sunset and activities begin one hour before sunset at Malibu Bluffs Park, from 6 to 10 p.m. There will be giveaways, arts and crafts, food trucks, and special guests.

tue JUL 18

LOOSE LEASH WALKING WORKSHOP

Walking a dog should be a fun and relaxing task. Walking can be more of a chore if the canine companion is constantly pulling on the leash. In this workshop, build reinforcement cues to use while “Loose Leash Walking,” meaning keeping slack in the leash without pulling on the leash. Instructed by Canine Logic. All dogs must remain on a leash throughout each workshop and in City parks. The workshop begins at 6 to 7 p.m. $35.

wed JUL 19

ORGANICS RECYCLING TRAINING AND KITCHEN CADDY GIVEAWAY

The City of Malibu is offering a free kitchen collection bin (limit one per household) to encourage the community to participate in its mandatory organics recycling program. To receive a kitchenfree caddy, attend this virtual training. The Zoom meeting link is posted at MalibuCity.org/ organics. The meeting is from 7 to 7:30 p.m.

thu JUL 20

SUNSET HIKE AT CHARMLEE WILDERNESS PARK

Enjoy a hike during the Golden Hour at Charmlee Wilderness Park from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Explore the oak and sycamore trees, and learn about the region’s history and ecosystem while improving mental well-being. The view from the vista will be the perfect backdrop for photos. Participants should feel comfortable walking on uneven terrain. For ages 4 and up. Preregistration required.

sat JUL 22

THATS SEW CRAFTY: SEWING WORKSHOP

This hands-on machine sewing workshop will allow children and adults to tap into creativity, exploration, and imagination. The instructor will provide students with basic sewing projects and step-by-step instructions. Students will receive a sewing grab bag at the end of the workshop to inspire sewing at home. All supplies and sewing machines are provided. Adults must accompany children under 12. Instructed by CReATE Studio. $40 per person. The workshop is from 11:15 to 1:15 p.m. at the Michael Landon Community Center.

wed JUL 26

NATURE WALK AT LEGACY

PARK

Spend the morning in nature. Participants will begin at the Malibu Library and enjoy a walk around Legacy Park with park educators. Participants will slow down to look at summer bugs and birds. The walk will culminate with storytime at the amphitheater. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Malibu Library. For ages 1 and up. Pre-registration is required. From 10 to 11 a.m.

ONGOING

CREATIVE WRITING COURSE

AT THE MALIBU LIBRARY

“Bring Out Your Inner Writer: Creative Writing” will be offered on Tuesdays, from June 6 through July 18 (no class July 4) from 2:15 to 3:45 p.m. at the Malibu Senior Center at City Hall. $5 per class. In this six-week freeform class, students learn to use writing as a tool for personal expression, creativity, and healing. Students explore creative writing techniques, fun prompts, timed writing exercises, and thoughtful listening to encourage students to let words flow and see what evolves. No experience is necessary. Bring pens, notebooks, and an open mind. Instructed by Tracy Katz.

FARMERS MARKET

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

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION

SITTING GROUP

The Malibu Mindfulness Meditation Group meets Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. for a group sit and chat in Point Dume. The group is led by longtime local resident Michael Kory, who has been practicing Mindfulness Meditation for over 12 years and recently graduated a two-year teacher training program. Everyone is welcome whether you are an experienced meditator or are a complete newbie. There are many benefits to be had both from giving yourself the gift of learning how to quiet the mind, and doing it in a group with the support of others. If you wish to attend, please email mmm@bu-dharma. com for more info.

BALLET SLIM AND TRIM

Develop better posture and improve balance, flexibility, and circulation during this onehour class. Class is Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Michael Landon Community Center. The instructor will also focus on body awareness, coordination, and stretching techniques. Please wear workout clothes and ballet shoes. No experience is necessary. Sign up at MalibuCity.org/Register to register for the month or pay a $5 drop-in rate, space permitting.

TAP/JAZZ DANCE COMBO

Enter stage right to the senior center’s new dance program. The class will consist of jazz warm-

ups and stretches, followed by routines. Every dance taught will be straight from a Broadway musical. Instructed by Ann Monahan. The class is Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Civic Theater at Malibu City Hall. No experience is necessary. Register for the month or pay a $5 dropin rate, space permitting.

CARDIO SALSA AND STRETCH

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

MAT PILATES PLUS Relax, refresh, and build core strength. Sessions are Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Michael Landon Community Center at Malibu Bluffs Park. Please bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. Sign up at MalibuCity.org/Register to register for the month, or pay a $5 drop-in rate, space permitting.

SENIOR STRETCH AND STRENGTH

Class is organized on Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Participants will focus on flexibility, balance, circulation, muscle tone, and breathing techniques. Class will be held outdoors at the Malibu Bluffs Park. Register for the month or pay a $5 drop-in rate. For additional information contact (310) 456-2489, Ext. 357, or visit Malibucity.org/SeniorCenter.

MAT YOGA

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

CHAIR YOGA

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

RELAX THROUGH COLORING

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

CHOIR

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

KNITTING

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

Join the Community Services Department for an evening of fairy gardening on Saturday, June 24, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All materials will be provided, and a paying adult must accompany children under 12. Photo courtesy The City of Malibu

rebuilding its top priority, after public safety, every year since the 2019-2020 budget, and has voted unanimously every year to extend the fee waivers, which now total $5.7 million in Woolsey Fire rebuild assistance. For more information and resources related to the fee waivers, and to submit an application, visit the Fee Waiver webpage at malibucity.org/958/ Fee-Waiver-Deadlines.

City of Malibu demonstrates effective brush clearance techniques for fire safety

As wildfire season approaches, the City of Malibu is emphasizing the importance of consistent and thorough brush clearance to protect homes and slow the spread of fires. The city’s fire safety liaisons are currently conducting annual brush clearance on the slopes above City Hall and using the opportunity to create a demonstration plot showcasing effective techniques.

The demonstration plot highlights how native and non-native vegetation can be blended to enhance slopes, making them firesafe during fire season while providing excellent erosion control during the rainy season. The technique involves reducing the volume of vegetation, trimming the limbs of the lower one-third of shrubs, and cutting limbs from the bottom 6 feet of trees. A mosaic pattern is created, retaining some vegetation to prevent erosion and leaving gaps between bunches of vegetation to limit the spread of horizontal fires.

Most Malibu residents will receive brush clearance notices from the Los Angeles County Fire Department ahead of the June 1 deadline. For more information on brush clearance and fire safety, please email FireSafety@MalibuCity.org or call (310) 456-2489.

Expedited planning reviews offered for solar power system and generators

The Planning Department is offering same-day planning application reviews for photovoltaic systems (solar) and generators during Public Counter hours on Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. No appointment is required. These permit applications require a planning approval prior to proceeding to Building Plan Check. General requirements include a uniform application, two sets of plans or one digital set on a USB drive, and review of the Photovoltaic System Plan Check Guide or Generator Plan Check Guide for additional requirements. Applications may be submitted through the Planning Online Portal. For more information about planning applications, visit the Planning Department webpage at malibucity.org/355/ Planning.

Malibu Rebuild Statistics

City of Malibu staff continues to work with homeowners to rebuild. Here are the current Woolsey Fire rebuild statistics. See continuously updated statistics on the Rebuild Portal.

• Single Family Dwellings building permits issued — 254

• Single Family Dwellings complete — 128

Multifamily building permits issued — 18 units

Multifamily building units complete — 12 units

Malibu City Council approves hybrid format for Planning Commission meetings

The Malibu City Council decided on June 12, to implement a hybrid in-person and remote format for Planning Commission meetings. The change is set to take effect on July 17, at City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road. This move comes as Los Angeles County continues to move out of the COVID-19 restrictions.

Under the new arrangement, Planning Commission meetings will be conducted both in-person and remotely, utilizing the popular Zoom Webinar tool. This format allows for greater flexibility and accessibility, ensuring wider public participation. Members of the public will have the option to provide public comments either in-person or during the remote meeting.

To ensure a smooth transition and provide the necessary information, viewing and commenting instructions will be included in the agendas for Planning Commission meetings. These details will also be posted on the City’s website at malibucity.org/agendacenter. Individuals who wish to receive a text message or email notification whenever an agenda is posted, amended, or canceled can sign up at MalibuCity.org/News by scrolling down to the Agenda Center section.

Written comments can be submitted to the Planning Commission via email at PlanningCommission@MalibuCity. org. Additionally, the City will continue broadcasting Planning Commission meetings live on Malibu City TV Channel 3. The meetings can also be watched live or on-demand on the City’s website at MalibuCity.org/TV and the official City’s YouTube channel at YouTube.com/user/ CityofMalibu/videos.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals requiring accommodations for public meetings can contact Yolanda Bundy, the Environmental Sustainability Director/Building Official, at (310) 456-2489, extension 229. It is recommended to provide a 48hour advanced notice whenever possible.

For those interested in showing an audio or video presentation during a Planning Commission meeting, contact Media Analyst Alex Montano at (310) 456-2489, extension 227, or via email at amontano@malibucity. org. Requests for audio or video presentations must be made by 12 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

With this hybrid format, the Malibu City Council aims to facilitate active participation from residents and stakeholders while adhering to safety guidelines. The new arrangement will provide greater convenience and accessibility, ensuring that public input remains an integral part of the decision-making process for the Planning Commission.

Saturday/Sunday Sidewalk Session Saturday, June 24

Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin returns to Malibu this Saturday.

As part of her ongoing efforts to connect with constituents, Assemblymember Irwin will be hosting a “sidewalk session” at Alfred Coffee in the Malibu Country Mart on Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The sidewalk session aims to provide an opportunity for residents to engage with Assemblymember Irwin in an informal setting right in the heart of the community. Whether you want to say hello, discuss state and legislative issues, or have questions that you would like to ask, this is the perfect occasion to do so.

Assemblymember Irwin encourages all residents to stop by and participate in the session. This is an excellent chance to share your concerns, voice your opinions, and gain insights into the happenings in Sacramento directly from your State Representative.

In addition to Assemblymember Irwin, the event will feature a special guest, Chief Drew Smith from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Chief Smith’s presence adds an informative dimension to the session, allowing attendees to learn more about fire safety and emergency preparedness in their community. For more information visit a42.asmdc.org/ events.

California Farmers make voice heard in Washington

During their visit to Washington, D.C., a delegation of leaders from the California Farm Bureau engaged with lawmakers to address key concerns affecting farmers and ranchers. The timing of their visit was particularly significant as Congress was deliberating the extension of the debt ceiling to prevent default and discussing future legislation that would impact the agricultural sector. The delegation, accompanied by the Farm Bureau’s federal policy team, held meetings from May 23-25, focusing on crucial agricultural issues such as the upcoming federal farm bill, labor, water, forestry, and strategies to address natural disasters like floods and wildfires.

One of the significant highlights of their visit was the meetings with Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson, the chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, responsible for formulating the five-year farm bill. During these discussions, the delegation received encouraging feedback while advocating for programs and provisions desired by California farmers, ranchers, and foresters in the upcoming farm bill. This comprehensive legislation covers various aspects, including nutrition, crop assistance, and conservation, and the current 2018 Farm Bill is set to expire in September.

Matthew Viohl, the California Farm Bureau’s associate director of federal policy, emphasized their ongoing advocacy efforts to promote high-level crop insurance and risk-management programs. The delegation underscored the need for expansion of federal crop insurance, as less than a quarter of California’s 400 commodities are currently covered. This lack of coverage forces farmers to rely on delayed federal funding when facing losses or disasters, highlighting the importance of a robust safety net provided by the farm bill. The delegation sought to educate lawmakers about California’s specialty crops and pushed for their inclusion in safety net and crop insurance programs.

In addition to crop insurance, the delegation recommended that other forms of fruits and vegetables, such as canned, dehydrated, and frozen, be incorporated into the farm bill’s nutrition title. They emphasized the significance of all forms of California produce for schoolchildren and families in need. The delegation also urged for programs and funding to address supply-chain challenges experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. They highlighted the

importance of continued support for research and the adoption of mechanization and technology in agriculture to enhance productivity and cost-effectiveness.

Securing a stable workforce and improving the H-2A guestworker program were among the farmers’ top priorities. While the H-2A program is designed for temporary employees, farmers expressed the need for year-round workers and voiced concerns about the program’s cost, including housing, transportation, and the higher wage rates. The delegation stressed the urgency of addressing labor issues and emphasized the impact of immigration reform on the agricultural industry.

During their visit, the California Farm Bureau leaders also addressed the critical issue of forest management and its impact on wildfires. With 18 national forests in California covering nearly half of the state’s 100 million acres, the delegation called for increased efforts to manage forests effectively. They advocated for measures such as livestock grazing and prescribed burns to reduce dangerous fuels and protect communities and the environment. The devastating effects of wildfires on the agricultural industry, including threats to farms, ranches, wineries, and livestock, underscored the importance of comprehensive forest management strategies.

California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson testified before the federal lands subcommittee of the House Committee on Natural Resources, urging the acceleration of forest management activities. He emphasized the Farm Bureau’s vested interest in the quality and quantity of forest management due to the extensive impacts of wildfires on California’s $50 billion agricultural industry.

Johansson also voiced support for the Forest Improvements through Research and Emergency Stewardship for Healthy Ecosystem Development and Sustainability Act (FIRESHEDS), introduced by Representative Blake Moore. The bill aims to establish emergency management areas for fire safety, allowing joint agreements between governors and federal land management agencies to designate emergency fire shed management areas in high-risk wildfire zones.

Reflecting on the advocacy efforts, Ronnie Leimgruber, a farmer and board member from Imperial County, praised the productive nature of the trip and acknowledged the influential role of the California Farm Bureau in Washington, D.C. The delegation’s engagement with representatives and policymakers proved crucial in raising awareness and influencing decisions on issues of paramount importance to California farmers and ranchers. Their efforts aimed to shape future legislation and ensure that the agricultural industry receives the necessary support and resources to thrive.

Governor Gavin Newsom proposes 28th Amendment to US Constitution for gun safety measures

On June 8 Governor Gavin Newsom put forth a proposal for the 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution.

The proposed 28th Amendment includes provisions such as universal background checks, raising the minimum age for firearm purchases to 21, implementing waiting periods for gun acquisitions,

and prohibiting civilian purchases of assault weapons. These measures have received overwhelming support from Democrats, Republicans, independent voters, and gun owners alike.

Governor Newsom stated, “Our ability to make a more perfect union is literally written into the Constitution. So today, I’m proposing the 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution to do just that.”

The 28th Amendment seeks to permanently incorporate four broadly supported gun safety principles into the Constitution. The regulations include raising the minimum age for purchasing firearms from 18 to 21, mandating universal background checks to prevent dangerous individuals from acquiring firearms, implementing reasonable waiting periods for all gun purchases, and prohibiting civilian ownership of assault weapons.

To pass the 28th Amendment, a convention known as an Article V Convention or amendatory convention will be required to propose amendments to the United States Constitution. California, in partnership with its State Senate and Assembly members, intends to be the first state to call for such a convention. California State Senator Aisha Wahab and Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer will introduce a joint resolution to initiate this process.

The Governor plans to collaborate with grassroots supporters, elected officials, civic leaders, and diverse coalitions across the nation to advocate for similar resolutions in other state legislatures. A total of 33 additional states, along with California, must take action to convene this constitutional convention.

LOCAL NEWS

Skylar Peak Elected Planning Commission Chair, John Mazza as Vice Chair

Chili Cook-Off site approved with conditions to include fire extinguishers in every parking lot

By SAMANTHA BRAVO

To start off the Planning Commission meeting on Monday night, June 19, Commissioner Skylar Peak was voted as chair and John Mazza as vice chair.

Commissioner Kraig Hill said he had an issue with the length in terms each commissioner needs to serve in order to be nominated. He said because council members get shuffled in the middle of a commissioner’s term, when they appoint someone new, things get broken and they have to “restart the clock” with planning commissioners.

Hill voted for Mazza to be chair but did not receive a second motion.

Commissioner Jeff Jennings voted for Peak for chair of the Planning Commission.

Motion passed 4-1 vote.

There were no other nominations for vice chair. Mazza was voted as vice chair for the second term. Motion passed.

The Lechuza Beach Public Access Improvement Project was moved to Aug. 7.

For staff commissioner comments, Hill addressed his concern with returning to in-person meetings on July 17. The item was not on the agenda for discussion, but he proposed to implement a hybrid style where they have one meeting in-person and the rest through Zoom.

“There are definitely benefits to in-person meetings, but I think on Zoom, it provides more of a better roundtable environment for us, more immediate relationship in the room, you can’t pick all that in-person,” Hill said. “I think the

Zoom format gives the chair a better format to give control of the meeting, it’s not usually a problem, and obviously, the travel costs.”

The City of Malibu posted on the website the following morning that the Planning Commission will hold its meetings hybrid remote and in-person at City Hall starting July 17.

“It is better — it’s better for the applicant for us to be there in-person, you can read body language better, here you can’t even read their body language, you can’t see anything, I think that it makes for a better process to do it in-person,”

Jennings said.

Jennings said virtual meetings might get more people to participate in meetings. There was no action made to this proposal.

Peak recused himself from 5.A, which was the 41st Annual Chili Cook-Off and Carnival.

“I am going to recuse myself from this project because I recently did some volunteer work for the Boys & Girls Club and I don’t want there to be any conflict of interest,” Peak said.

He turned the item to Mazza.

The four-day Chili Cook-Off occurs on Labor Day weekend, from Sept. 1-4. The event will take place on the city-owned parcel at 23575 Civic Center Way and will feature amusement rides, a chili cook-off competition, live music, and booths with food, merchandise, and public service groups.

The Boys & Girls Club of Malibu Director Kasey Earnest was in the meetings and answered the commissioner’s questions.

Mazza and Hill had a list of questions in regards to event hours, safety, if there was a lighting ordinance, and parking.

“I don’t believe because the city is waiving all fees here; we don’t want to get into a situation where we turned down groups and not others,” Mazza said. “We want to make sure it’s not challengable for organizations that would not fit in

that category.”

Mazza asked Planning Director Richard Mollica if they are covered by the city’s municipal codes.

“If it’s not broke, don’t fix it and let them run their show,” Jennings said.

Mazza motioned to add the condition to include fire extinguishers in every parking lot, and Hill asked if they will shut off the lights no later than 11 p.m., to which Earnest answered that the TUP requires them to do so at that time.

Commissioner Dennis Smith was frustrated with the number of questions Hill and Mazza were asking Earnest.

“What are we doing here?” Smith said. “It’s once a year and it’s four nights, it’s gone on for many years.”

Mazza motioned to approve the item, and the motion carried.

The commission moved on to Coastal Development Permit Amendment No. 22-005 and Mazza motioned to approve the item with it following the Dark Sky ordinance.

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improvement from the previous year.

Malibu’s own Las Virgenes Creek placed 10th on the 4th Annual River Report Card Bummer List.

The scientific report measures fecal-indicator bacterial pollution for over 700 beaches along the West Coast from Washington to Baja, ranking them and grading their water quality from A to F.

Out of the over 700 beaches tested, only two — Point Loma, Lighthouse, San Diego; and Bean Hollow State Beach, San Mateo — had good or excellent grades compared to 51 last year.

The report said this year’s wet weather led to an enormous dip in water quality and a very short Honor Roll list, which is typically dominated by Southern California beaches.The beach rankings are based on routine water-quality testing, which then is analyzed for concentrations of fecal-indicator bacteria, including human and animal waste.

Last year, LA County received 23 inches of rain, 143 percent above the historical average of 10 inches. Beaches and rivers usually have poor water quality after rain. More rain typically means increased amounts of pollutants, including bacteria, are flushed through storm drains and rivers into the ocean.

LA County experienced 95 sewage spills that added up to 330,396 gallons. Sewage spills also pose increased health risks and trigger immediate beach closures. Last year nearly 45 million gallons of sewage were spilled and made their way to California beaches.

“Only 56 percent of California beaches had good or excellent grades during wet weather, which was worse than average and very concerning,” the press release says.

The organization held a press conference on June 14 at Santa Monica Beach, and board members and city representatives announced the beach and river report cards and the courses of action they are taking.

Those in attendance were Heal the Bay Angler Outreach Program

Manager Frankie Orrala, Water Quality Data Specialist Alison Xunyl Wu, Chief Executive Officer Tracy Quinn, The City of Santa Monica’s Water Resources Manager Sunny Wang, and Water Quality Specialist Luke Ginger.

“Malibu beaches this past year had very good water quality which was refreshing to see; it’s been a few years since the Woolsey Fire in 2018, but right after that fire, we saw months of poor water quality in Malibu, which was unusual,” Ginger said. “In the last couple of years, we finally see water quality return to what it usually is.”

Ginger said most beaches received “worst grades” due to the recent rains.

“Usually we have some Malibu beaches in our honor roll, but this year we only two (Southern California) beaches on that list, and none of them were in Malibu,” Ginger said.

The 2022-2023 Beach Bummer List includes beaches in Los Angeles, San Mateo, San Diego, and Orange counties as well as the Tijuana, Mexico, area.

This year, Heal the Bay organized its press conference at Santa Monica Beach near the Pier — which Santa Monica Pier and Playa Blanca in Tijuana tied for the worst spot as both faced significant water quality challenges.

“We really want to convey the message that something can be done about water quality and we want people to know that there is action being taken,” Ginger said.

“So we wanted to come out here, and use the [Santa Monica] Pier as an example, we want people to have some hope that water quality can improve, and local officials are making that happen.”

Ginger encourages beachgoers to look up beach water quality prior to visiting to avoid areas with high bacteria.

“The good news is that 95 percent of the time, the beaches have really good water quality, so we want people to go out and not worry too much but check the report card as a precaution,” Ginger said.

See the report, visit healthebay. org.

Las Virgenes Creek received a fail in the 2022-2023 Heal the Bay River Report Card in freshwater sites with highest health risk.

Santa Monica Pier returns to the Beach Bummer list for the second consecutive year in the Heal the Bay Beach Report Card. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT

This map shows the site of the Chili Cook-Off and Carnival, which was approved by the Planning Commission. The Cook-Off is scheduled for Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1-4. Contributed Graphic

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As president of the Josef & Yaye Breitenbach Foundation, Jones established the Josef Breitenbach Archive at The Center for Creative Photography in Tucson, organized 29 one-person Breitenbach exhibits in the U.S. and Europe, and published 11 Breitenbach books. He’s also a former consultant to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Aperture Foundation, and the Paul Strand Archive.

The Bonni Benrubi Gallery in New York has mounted two solo exhibits of Jones’ photography, the first based on his photography book “Sweep Out Cottage.” KMR Arts has mounted three one-person exhibits of his work, most recently “Jungle Stories” in 2021.

Jones wrote “The Changing Face of America” and co-authored three other books. His photographs, articles, and op-ed pieces have been published by The New York Times Magazine, Connoisseur, Smart Money, Town & Country, Aperture, The Providence Journal, and L’Oeil de la Photographie.

His first documentary film, “Thomas Keating: A Rising Tide of Silence,” premiered at the 2013 Aspen Film Festival and won the Audience Choice Award. The sequel, “From the Mind to the Heart

(2019)” had a companion book featuring watercolor paintings by Charlotte M. Frieze (Jones’ wife).

A third documentary is in production.

Jones has given numerous university lectures, most recently at Harvard, Pepperdine and MIT. He’s a former member of the Board of Fellows at The Center for Creative Photography; and a former consultant to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Aperture, and the Estate of Paul Strand. He’s an honors graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design.

The Malibu Times held a Q&A with Peter Jones

TMT: Why were you interested in being on the Malibu Arts Commission?

PJ: I’m acutely aware of the importance of experiencing works of art in person [considering the dozens of exhibits and books I’ve been involved in]. My goal was and is to raise the cultural dialogue beyond the magnificent 23 miles we all inhabit.

[Our friend, the late] Carol Moss … impressed upon us the importance of community involvement.

After the Woolsey Fire, the Arts Commission … brought community involvement to the forefront [with] two massive open exhibits of works by Malibu residents: “Radical Beauty, Malibu Rising,” made

in response to the fire.

A unifying goal of the commission is the creation of an Arts Center to provide a gathering place for our community that informs and inspires, encourages participation, and provides easy access for cultural education … The other unifying goal is … making art easily available to the public.

A recent success is the Pep Williams exhibit “Behind Bars,” organized by Commissioner Fireball Tim [Lawrence]. The gold standard of American prison photography used to be “Conversations with the Dead,” a book Danny Lyon shot in 1960s Texas. “Behind Bars” radically transforms our understanding of contemporary American prison life that now contains smiles, songs and skateboards — a compassionate look at who’s incarcerated and how they’re living it. Williams’ work struck a deep chord among those who attended his exhibit and inspired thoughtful dialogues that continue to this day.

Another great success has been the Malibu Poetry program led by Poet Laureate Ann Buxie with the strong support of Community Services Director Kristen Riesgo. The program encourages firsttime poets through the expanded “Jubilations” program, “Caffeinated Verse,” and “The Right Time Workshops.” The poetry program

lined up and we look forward to all that he can bring to the club.

TMT: How were parents and participants informed?

MAF: The MAF board sent the team an email about the head coach change.

TMT: What are the ages of Seawolves swimmers and how many participants?

MAF: Age range is from 5-18. Participation fluctuates by season ranging from 45-75 swimmers on average.

TMT: Is Ran still the coach of Masters and other groups using the community pool at MHS?

MAF: He currently coaches a morning Masters group that is not part of the MAF.

TMT: What is the response the Malibu Aquatics Foundation has received from parents?

MAF: We have had mixed responses. Some welcomed the change and others did not.

even extends into the elementary schools, culminating with the excellent and well-attended Annual Poetry Summit at City Hall. The 2023 annual student anthology has been published and the adult anthology is in production.

I was asked to throw my hat in the ring and organize a reading from my book “Jungle Stories” at the June 2022 Jubilations poetry event at Bluffs Park. At a Jubilations gathering at the library, I read from my forthcoming book “Gratitude” about [my wife] Charlotte’s successful bone marrow transplant for multiple myeloma at UCLA. The unexpected, emotional response from the audience was for me, life-altering.

TMT: What do you hope the Arts Commission accomplishes before your term is up?

PJ: When the Arts Commission began its current term, the gallery, located on the ground floor of Malibu City Hall, was on hard times and didn’t even have a name. Fireball suggested The Malibu City Gallery and it stuck. I facilitated the specifications and installation of professional lighting. Fireball engineered the removal of a large trophy case that dramatically increased and improved the exhibition space. Installing a modern gallery polished concrete floor proved to be a bridge too far — the wall-

ter [the Woolsey Fire], the team was nearly bankrupt because the pool closed, enrollment went way down. The person running it had to walk away. Rather than let the team fold, a group of parents put MAF together and made a nonprofit to keep it going. These parents put in a lot of time. Nobody wanted to do it.”

Burke surmised Ran was a great coach for the younger swimmers, but wasn’t able to

to-wall carpet, designed to obscure stains, remains.

For security reasons, the gallery is only open during business hours when Malibu City Hall is open, [but these are not the] days and times when the public has the time and inclination to look at art. A central goal now is to open City Gallery to the public on weekends and holidays, and at least one evening a week.

The good news is that the gallery has an existing vertical window that could be expanded into a door entrance with direct access to the gallery. This would make it possible to open the gallery with an attendant while the rest of City Hall is closed.

Last fall, Caltrans approached the Arts Commission to commission a 138-foot mural for an underpass to the beach near Malibu Seafood. The commission identified the artist, solved logistics and developed a draft design for the lighting plan. Caltrans unexpectedly put the project on hold after the commission expended significant time and resources on it, but I’d really like to see this mural installed before my term expires.

TMT: How long have you lived in Malibu? Why Malibu?

PJ: At Paris Photo, our friend Manfred said, “Do all the research you want, but you’re moving to

manage as well.

“It’s complicated to manage a youth sports program,” she said. “I don’t think it’s anything personal against Erik. The little kids love him, and obviously these parents love him, but once a swimmer gets to a certain age, they want to compete and be successful. It’s unfortunate it’s come to this.”

Burke said the board is made up of volunteers “making the best

Malibu. Malibu is the only place.” I did all that research — Sonoma, La Jolla, Santa Monica, even Miami — with three observations:

1. Waking up to the Pacific tops a brick wall.

2. I will never have to look at another snowflake.

3. Unlike Miami, one need not wear waterproof boots in the Whole Foods parking lot during a full moon tide.

We boarded a JetBlue flight to Burbank on Dec. 14, 2012, and watched the Sandy Hook Massacre on live television. It felt like we were on board the last plane out. The next day, we were graciously welcomed by our new neighbors. They told us that in Western Malibu, neighbors take care of each other: Never hesitate to call on any of us and we will never hesitate to call on you. In the ensuing 10 years, neighbors have dropped everything to help us and we have dropped everything to help them. We had come to the right place. And, our new home was walking distance to Manfred’s.

TMT: Can you tell me what personal projects you’re working on now?

PJ: I’m finishing my next book, “Gratitude” (described above). Gratitude will be my fifth book of photographs, with my accompanying text written in narrative verse.

decisions they can make for the good of the team.”

The new coach is Alex Reisfield, who started June 19. For the past seven years, Reisfield has been coaching at UCLA Bruin Masters and for various club and high school teams, including Trident Swim Foundation, whose mission in Los Angeles is to provide aquatics and academic support to communities who would not otherwise have access.

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Here are some of the questions posed:

TMT: Was Erik Ran let go, fired? What happened? If this is the case why was he terminated? Is that public information?

MAF: There is some misinformation being circulated, and the board would like to make it clear that our intentions have always been to benefit all the swimmers of the club. Erik Ran was brought

on as an assistant coach in 2018 and filled that position nicely. When the former head coach was no longer able to continue managing the team, Erik was promoted to head coach. Over the past three years, our club has encountered challenges which led us to seek a head coach who can fulfill all the duties listed in our head coach job description. We have carefully considered our options and have made the decision that will best benefit the club as a whole. We have a talented and inspirational coach

email and wrote: “There were 28 agents affiliated with Pritchett-Rapf. Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. has 48 agents combined in both the Malibu and Topanga Brokerages.”

Asked to comment on local real estate and Sotheby’s presence in Malibu, David emailed, “The addition of Pritchett-Rapf Realtors extends the existing Sotheby’s International Realty network in the Greater Los Angeles area to over 700 independent sales associates and 12 offices. This allows the community to be better served by this expanded group of affiliated agents who will now have the best marketing tools in the business, a heritage brand, and referral network opportunities to resort markets beyond our coast and across the globe.”

This acquisition helps boost Sotheby’s robust market share. The international real estate agency brokered more than $4.8 billion in sales volume last year.

Broker and owner of Pritchett-Rapf Realtors, Jack Pritchett, will remain engaged as a senior advisor and sales associate, according to a press release issued by Sotheby’s.

“Sotheby’s International Realty is a globally recognized leader in luxury real estate, and the brand’s unrivaled international network will provide the seasoned agents at Pritchett-Rapf Realtors a competitive advantage over local and national firms,”

Some of the parents who spoke with TMT called Ran a “fantastic” coach who cared about the mental health of the young swimmers in what can be a grueling and punishing sport. They said they want more transparency from the board and have called for its restructuring.

Parent Valerie Burke had a more measured response to the changes even though she did acknowledge, “tempers are flaring.”

“I think it’s important to put it into context,” she continued. “Af -

said Pritchett in the press release.

The president and chief executive officer of Sotheby’s International Realty, Philip White, released a statement: “Pritchett-Rapf Realtors has long been respected in Malibu as a premier real estate brokerage firm making it an ideal fit for our network. Their agents are deeply invested in the community where they have lived and worked for decades. We are excited to work with them and provide access to new marketing platforms to help expose their listings to the world via the Sotheby’s International Realty brand.”

That brand was started in 1976 when Sotheby’s International Realty was founded as an arm of Sotheby’s auction house that was founded in 1774. According to the company, Sotheby’s global footprint spans approximately 1,100 offices located in 81 countries and territories worldwide, including 48 company-owned brokerage offices in key metropolitan and resort markets.

For decades Pritchett-Rapf had touted its local presence in the Malibu community and its “longstanding relationships with neighbors, retailers, business owners, schools, service groups, and city governments. This local profile gives us an edge in the competitive real estate market and also defines how we approach our work. We are members of a community that we love and offer each client the opportunity to become a part of the long history of Malibu, Topanga, and surrounding areas.”

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REAL ESTATE

RCDSMM hosts Topanga Lagoon restoration meeting

What to do with the Topanga Ranch Motel an important concern at meeting

By SAMANTHA BRAVO Of The Malibu Times

The Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains hosted a public information meeting on June 17 in Agoura Hills that featured the organizations behind the restoration of Topanga Lagoon. The meeting also provided background, the current status of the project’s future and answered participants’ questions.

The Topanga Lagoon Restoration Project seeks to restore ecological values by expanding Topanga Lagoon from 1 acre to 7-10 acres and reconstructing an existing PCH bridge to accommodate the wider lagoon. The project also seeks to improve visitor services and coastal access.

Topanga Lagoon is located at the mouth of Topanga Creek, which drains from a watershed within the Santa Monica Mountains. The lagoon is currently approximately 1 acre in size and is crossed by the Pacific Coast Highway. The historic lagoon area has been filled and developed over the years with buildings and hard-scape infrastructure. The beach adjacent to the lagoon hosts millions of visitors per year and is an important regional coastal access and recreation location. Though reduced from its historical size, Topanga Lagoon still hosts important natural resources, including the federally endangered tidewater goby and federally endangered Southern California steelhead trout.

The Topanga Lagoon Restoration area is managed by three public agencies: California State Parks (Topanga State Park), Caltrans, and the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches & Harbors.

Caltrans did not have a

representative in the meeting.

LA Beaches & Harbors Planning Division Chief Warren Ontiveros attended the meeting and shared what the department does for the community.

California State Parks Senior Environmental Scientist Danielle LeFer dived into the organization’s needs, goals, and alternatives.

One of the main concerns from the meeting was the historic Topanga Ranch Motel.

“We need to figure out what we can do with this particular structure because, as you know, it’s been dilapidating, and we need to find some way of restoring it or changing it,” LeFer said.

LeFer said The Topanga Ranch Motel is eligible to be registered as a historic place.

The Topanga Ranch Motel was built in the 1930s and was one of the first local motels in Malibu. It closed for good in 2004 and has sat vacant on state land since then.

LeFer also addressed the recreation and coastal access needs, such as parking and the impacts of sea level rise.

“We want to increase the visitor experience, find potential access points to the state park itself, and create better trails into the park system,” LeFer said.

State Parks Environmental Scientist John Ota presented the four alternative projects that have been considered.

One of the alternatives suggested was to expand the lagoon by using a road along the Topanga Ranch Motel.

“Because the slope that they’re [the motel] on is just unstable, and the slope is falling away, it can’t really be restored,” Ota said. “So we would use that row, but all of the remaining cabins would be preserved and restored either as overnight accommodations or an opportunity as staff offices.”

Ota listed the benefits of the project and said it would provide a bigger and healthier ecosystem, expand the lagoon’s footprint, improve fish passage and refugia and restore natural topography.

Coastal Dynamics Lead Scientist Christopher Webb said.

The project’s status is in the formal sequence depot process and RCDSMM Conservation Biologist Jamie King said they expect to have the draft sequence document available for public review by early next year (2024).

The next phase is the design phase, which is estimated to be from 2024 to 2026, with construction to begin in 2027 to 2030 and the post-construction monitoring to be from 2030 to 2035.

Participants were given two minutes to ask questions and receive a response. Participants asked about the geology of the project, bike access on PCH, if there are impacts to the residents and how the California steelhead trout will benefit from the project.

State Parks rangers were in attendance and responded to the concerns about animals on the beach and animal waste and said they know the issue is a concern but

with vital sand.

weren’t able to provide a solution.

One participant was upset the meeting was held in Agoura Hills rather than in Topanga Canyon.

Senior Conversation Biologist Rosie Dagit responded to the comment and said the project is bigger than the Topanga Canyon area but will consider hosting a meeting near Topanga Canyon.

“State Parks, Beaches & Harbors, and Caltrans see this as a much bigger community than just the Watershed

of Topanga,” Dagit said. “And so by having these locations, we’re just trying to make access available for other people.”

Dagit also said they also made an effort for residents to attend the meeting virtually.

“We are listening; we haven’t closed the door,” Dagit said.

The meeting can be viewed on the RCDSMM YouTube channel. The Environmental Impact Report will be out for public review in 2024.

The project involves the removal of the decommissioned Rindge Dam along Malibu Creek, removal of approximately 780,000 cubic yards of sediment behind the dam, and modification/removal of eight upstream barriers along Las Virgenes and Cold Creeks within the Malibu Creek watershed.

“We’re trying to come up with other options than trucking, so our minds are very open and it should be a fun challenge for us all,”

The project, which is moving into the pre-construction, engineering, and design (PED) phase, involves the removal of Rindge Dam and removal/modification of eight upstream barriers to improve creek habitat within the Malibu Creek watershed and nourish nearby beaches with sand.

The project began in 1992 when the U.S. House of Representatives commissioned the Malibu Creek Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study to improve the Malibu Creek

watershed and Malibu shoreline. State Parks states that removing the dam and barriers will not only help the recovery of Southern California steelhead but benefits countless other species. When completed the project will restore creek ecosystem functions and increase habitat connectivity, including opening 15 additional miles of stream habitat for the endangered Southern California steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss), improve climate resiliency, and restore natural sediment transport processes that will nourish our beaches

Director for the South Coast and Sierra regions Sandra Jacobson said their role in this project is public engagement and that these types of meetings are extremely important.

“This is an ecosystem-level project — it’s big, it’s bold, but we take up most care in thinking about every issue that comes in this project and how it impacts you directly,” Jacobson said. “We’re at the beginning of this journey; it’s been a long one until this day but you can just tell the momentum of this project, with the citizens of Malibu

in mind, is now really starting to really take shape.”

Jacobson said they will provide updated information about the project on their website at caltrout. org. After introductions, participants were given two minutes to ask their questions, and the panel was given one minute to answer.

Serra Retreat resident Eddy Bitton said flooding is a concern in his neighborhood and hopes his neighborhood and surrounding areas will be considered during the design and sediment removal.

“The bridge is extremely important to Serra Retreat,” Bitton said. “It’s the second point of entry for emergency vehicles, for anyone who may need to get in and out of our community, so that bridge is really important and it has to stay.”

Civil engineer Kevin Jensen said the issue of flooding is on their radar and said it’s listed as number two of the concerns they have, after the ecosystem restoration.

“Our main concern was basically what we experienced during the severe rainfall over the last couple of years, and that is that downstream from their proposed project is our homes and our homes are exposed directly to the creek and that creek can raise up and come into our yard and into our house,” Bitton said.

“So my point to them was to be very careful when they are planning on removing chunks of concrete and huge barriers; that water is coming down to homeowners not just from the dam perspective, but from the dam until it hits the ocean.”

The target date for completion of the PED phase is March 2026. The estimated time for construction is 2027/2028. The estimated time of completion is 2035.

To obtain more project information, including future dates for the public workshop, visit www. parks.ca.gov/MCERP. To sign up for email notifications or for questions about the project, email restoremalibucreek@parks.ca.gov.

State Parks Senior Environmental Scientist Danielle LeFer shows a map where the Topanga Lagoon Restoration project is located. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT.

These computer-generated images show the possible results of the Topanga Lagoon Restoration Project. Contributed graphic.

Malibu Life

Orchestra of lawyers ‘appeal’ with a message of hope

Amost unlikely orchestra took to the stage Saturday night at Disney Hall for a moving benefit concert.

The Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic and Legal Voices showcased their musical mastery to a full house. The “Concert of Hope” raised funds for The City of Hope and the nonprofit Violins of Hope.

The latter organization refurbishes violins recovered from the Holocaust in an effort to tell the stories of the victims who once played them and open a dialogue against bigotry, anti-Semitism, and hatred of any kind. Violins of Hope celebrates the triumph of the human spirit and that was the theme of Saturday’s concert.

In an effort to lighten the mood, emcee Bill Handel of KFIAM radio quipped, “You’re about to hear the most accomplished musicians … who needed to make a living,” referring to the auditioned-based orchestra made up of lawyers, law students, judges, and other legal professionals. Some of the players are actual adversaries in the courtroom, but still harmonious brothers and sisters making beautiful music together. Many of the talents in the ensemble are virtuoso players who have trained at prestigious music conservatories including Julliard and Thornton at USC.

Lifelong Malibu resident Gary S. Greene Esq. founded the Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic in 2009 and the choir Legal Voices in 2011. Maestro Greene conducted the 75-member orchestra and 60-member choir. He is still a practicing attorney.

Saturday’s program was originally set to be performed in 2020 but postponed due

to the pandemic. The orchestra had also been set to perform a benefit for The City of Hope, so the programs were combined into the “Concert for Hope” which raised money for both organizations.

The delicate instruments of Violins of Hope were actually picked up by one of the musicians who flew back and forth to Chicago as their escort.

“My orchestra is one of the few around the world invited to perform on these instruments that were recovered from the

Holocaust,” Greene explained.

One of the pieces performed was Verdi’s “Agnus Dei,” which had been performed in a concentration camp in World War II. Prisoner orchestras were a ploy used by the Nazis to create the illusion that prisoners were treated under humane conditions when they were actually being systematically murdered. Most of the original players of the recovered violins perished at the Auschwitz concentration camp.

Other music played by the orchestra was

recovered, written by a camp prisoner.

There were other uplifting scores performed also, including numbers from “Man of La Mancha,” sung by Tony Award winner and current practicing attorney Michael Maguire.

Since the LA Lawyers Philharmonic raises funds for charitable causes, it included its premier performance of a commissioned piece for the City of Hope written by Bill Marx, the son of Harpo Marx.

In another moment of levity, well-known

actor Hal Linden, of “Barney Miller,” fame introduced a piece and commented, “My mother always wanted me to be a lawyer.” The 92-year-old then joked, “I hope I haven’t disappointed her.”

Michelle Droeger, another of a handful of Malibu residents, sang in the choir. The 59-year-old has been an attorney for 33 years. She’s a civil practitioner who has worked in environmental law, lemon law, and various litigation. The three-decade

Fred Segal, Vintage Bimmer, and Irv’s Burgers collab to celebrate Father’s Day

By SAMANTHA BRAVO Of The Malibu Times

Fashion and vintage BMW enthusiasts met up at Fred Segal at Cross Creek to celebrate dads and give the community a taste of a new menu coming to Malibu this summer: Irv’s Burgers and Prince Street Pizza.

“Cars, burgers, pizza, beer — what more does a dad want,” Rick Chavarria with Homegrown Fashion said. “We took the opportunity to bring that to the center, bring it to Malibu and have everyone enjoy.”

Chavarria said Irv’s Burgers and Prince Street Pizza are opening next month.

“This was just kind of like a welcome to the neighborhood as well,” Chavarria said.

About five BMWs were parked outside Fred Segal’s entrance, but Chavarria also said this wasn’t a car show.

“It’s not a car show; there’s a handful of cars in front of the store, but they’re all the people from the event,” Chavarria said.

The event also featured custom license plate keychain makers by carsandkeychains and custom rugs by Andrew Valencia and Kipsia Beltran for MR.MRS.Rugs.

“It’s a big opportunity to meet people and to have fun,” Valencia said.

Valencia hopes to build a community where people can come to him for advice and guidance.

“The process is different — it’s not like

printing on a shirt,” he said. “I’m putting a lot of love into this, I want it to be very detailed and very unique.”

Founder of Vintage Bimmer Bailey Roberts said he has known Chavarria

Bimmer Founder Bailey Roberts poses

Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT.

Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic Founder-Conductor Gary S. Greene Esq. conducts the orchestra Saturday night, June 17, at the Concert of Hope.

Photo by Michael Kohan

Return to perfection

wanted to visit countries where the women were — shall we say — not as sexually repressed as 1950s American women.

Rascal.

Dick Metz is the Forrest Gump of the surfing world — an important but lesser-known player in the dawn of the surf industrial complex alongside Grubby Clark, Hobie Alter, John Severson, Bruce Brown, Walter Hoffman, and the Dana Point Mafia. Through the 20th century, Metz influenced surf style, media, and retail and is now the founder and one of the curators of the Surfing Heritage and Cultural Center in San Clemente.

In the 1950s, Metz got a hankering to see the world, lured and motivated by men’s magazines like Argosy and True. Dick claims he hit the road to:

1. See naked girls in Tahiti

2. Surf in Australia

3. See wild animals and wild tribes in Africa

4. Go to the Olympic Games in Rome in 1960

5. Run with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain Noble goals, but the truth is, Metz

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Malibu resident is currently practicing law as a mediator, but in her spare time the mother of three loves to sing. She’s made many appearances in Malibu singing at various events and also appears with the Burbank Chorale. The soprano recently joined Legal Voices.

“I discovered this choir at a deposition with an opposing counsel. She told me about it,” Droeger said. “There’s nothing more confrontational or adversarial in the legal process, but this is something where we all come together as a unit. We’re from all different practices, all different areas of the law and we’re making something. We’re creating something beautiful, especially with this concert. It was very moving.”

As a newer member of the choir, this was Droeger’s first time performing with Legal Voices and first time performing at Los Angeles’ premier performance hall.

“It was beautiful,” she said. “I got caught up in the whole experience. The concert was very touching to me because I lost a great-uncle in the Holocaust. It was close to my heart, and for a lot of people I think. A venue like the Disney Concert Hall was very moving. The whole experience was phenomenal. I loved it.”

The LA Lawyers Philharmonic and Legal Voices typically perform annually at Disney Hall. Greene’s big band, Gary Greene, Esq. and his Big Band of Barristers, also perform fundraisers a few times each year.

So he split: hitchhiking and catching trains through Mexico to the Panama Canal and paying $80 [$854 in 2023] to catch a freighter taking French Foreign Legionnaires to Vietnam. Metz got off — so to speak — in Tahiti. And that was how it went for three years: The good, bad, and ugly through the South Pacific, Australia, Indonesia, Asia, India, and then another steamer to Africa.

In Africa, Metz saw wild animals that wanted to eat him and wild tribes that wanted to kill him.

Metz hitchhiked a ride to see Victoria Falls, arriving in the middle of the night, but Metz didn’t want to leave the car. So they pushed on to Cape Town — 1,200 miles in a straight line from Victoria Falls, but Africa at that time was far from a straight line.

Seventeen days later, Metz was jazzed to find Cape Town was an antipodean doppelganger to Laguna. He fell in with the surf scene

there — led by John Whitmore, who pointed Dick toward Cape Saint Francis, a long sandy point that had oodles of potential, which Dick recognized and stored in the memory banks. He pushed on through Africa, the Nile, Egypt, Europe, ran with the bulls, saw Ali box at the 1960 Olympics, and made it back to Laguna Beach three years later with lots of photos and stories. Around 1963, Bruce Brown made a movie with a message: “Real surfers don’t break into song in front of their girlfriends!” The Hollywood “waxploitation” movies were get-

ting it wrong and Brown wanted to set it right, so he set out with Mike Hynson and Robert August — wearing suits and looking more like Mormon missionaries than scruffy surfers — on an aroundthe-world surf adventure to show that surfers weren’t beach bums or hoodlums, and that surfing was a grand adventure.

Inspired by all that Metz had seen and experienced and photographed, Brown and team zigged way down to South Africa, where they scored absolutely perfect, offshore, 4-footplus Cape Saint Francis. They shook

up the world and began the quest for the perfect wave, which is still resonating.

This long story is detailed in “Birth of The Endless Summer.” Richard Yelland’s doc covers the genesis of surf culture/business in the first half of the 20th century using Dick’s colorful, sharp Kodachrooooome which brings out the greens of Africa. Plus archival footage, photos, and interviews with the likes of Mike and Robert, Kelly Slater, Walter Hoffman, Steve Pezman, and Malibu’s own Allen Sarlo. BOTES retraces Dick’s zig-zagging adventure in the late 1950s, and

updates it now, as Metz returns to South Africa to see his old friends and all that has changed along there in over 60 years.

What Metz stumbled over in the late 1950s is still resonating, as Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch wave in Lemoore clearly has Cape Saint Francis DNAthe perfect wave, captured in a bottle. Begun in 2017, just after the death of Bruce Brown, Yelland’s work is worth seeing by surfers or anyone who loves an adventure yarn. For the backstory to the back story, check out: benmarcusrules.com/dickmetz-hey-im-in-africa-excerpt

Burt’s Eye View: Fattening me up

PERSPECTIVE

By Burt Ross, Contributed Column

Irecently returned from a three-day trip to Alisal, a dude ranch on the outskirts of Solvang. “Why a dude ranch,” you might ask, and that would be a perfectly logical question. When I have a perfectly good answer, I will be sure to let you know.

The ranch is on over 10,000 beautiful acres with a lake, golf courses, and many hundreds of cattle grazing on its rich pastures. One morning I rode a horse to a lovely spot where breakfast was served. Lest you get the wrong idea and think of me as either a dude or an equestrian, let me clear up any misimpression. There are three categories of riding on the ranch—novice, intermediate, and advanced. Let me put it to you this way—I was not in the intermediate nor in the advanced group of riders. My horse moved slower than I do, and if you know me, that is mighty slow.

As my horse and I were inching along, we saw a great many cows munching away. They were on the ranch for

one purpose only — to get fat.

In retrospect, it seems like I, too, was on the ranch to get fat. Because breakfast and dinner were included in the price, I ate like there was no tomorrow, and when tomorrow actually arrived, I continued devouring everything in sight. The portions were quite generous, but that did not prevent me from asking for more. There was not a carb in sight that I did not consume. Those cows had nothing on me.

When I returned home (waddling more than walking), I weighed myself. I had gained over 5 pounds in three days. The scale first registered “Get off of me” before giving me the bad news. If you believe it is impossible to gain 5 pounds in three days, I assure you that I am living proof it is unfortunately possible.

I am back to a life of cottage cheese and grapefruit, and after I lose five pounds, I hope to find another place to fatten up.

By Benjamin Marcus, Entertainment Editor Dick Metz and ‘Birth of The Endless Summer’

Surfer Mike Hynson, one of the two who joined Dick Metz for ‘an around-the-world surf adventure,’ is shown caching a wave. (Right) A movie poster for “Birth of the Endless Summer” is shown.

Contributed Photos

The Legal Voices perform at the LA Lawyers Philharmonic’s Concert of Hope.

Actor Hal Linden (right) joins Concert of Hope emcee Bill Handel (left) and Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic Founder-Conductor Gary S. Greene Esq. backstage at Disney Hall. Photos by Michael Kohan

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of Hope at Disney Hall.

COMMUNITY

Optimist Club of Malibu starts new program: ‘Kids Speak Out!’

The nine finalists presented their speeches in the Raitt Recital Hall on the Pepperdine campus

By SAMANTHA BRAVO Of The Malibu Times

The Optimist Club of Malibu started the “Kids Speak Out!” program at the Malibu elementary schools last year in an attempt to provide a more equitable competition for younger speakers.

The goal of this program is not to determine who wins, but rather to provide the opportunity for boys and girls to gain experience in speaking to an audience and develop self-confidence.

“This is a relatively new program for the Optimists and is essentially a pre-oratorical program open to all of the fourth-grade students in Malibu,” former Optimist Club of Malibu President Mona Kyle said. “The Optimist Oratorical Contest has become the longest-running program sponsored by Optimist International. The contest is designed for young people to gain experience in public speaking, perfect self-expression, gain self-assurance and improve communication skills. Anyone under the age of 19 can compete

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since high school and wanted to organize an event that brings fashion and cars together.

“Malibu was always famous for their PCH drive, so all our car enthusiast guys, we just love cruisin’ down PCH, it’s like the perfect drive in the morning,” Roberts said. “We’ve been trying this mixture of fashion and auto life together and bringing those two worlds together.”

Roberts said they tried to make it a family-affair event with not only cars and fashion, but a masculine/feminine vibe with a floral display provided by LC Floral Designer, Los Angeles.

“Our goal for this event is to really curate a nice social atmosphere, it’s a Father’s Day workshop — bring your pops out here, check out some hot wheels, custom rugs, the music and celebrate the fathers. That’s how my dad got me into cars,” he said. “He was always tinkering around with his BMW and trying to get it right, my grandad always working on his Jaguar, so it’s a day to celebrate the fathers who like to get their hands dirty.”

in the Optimist Oratorical Contest.

The topic for this year’s competition was “Can an ‘Everyday Hero’ Bring Out Optimism in Others?” The students saw a PowerPoint presentation in which optimism and the Optimist Creed were explained as well as the concept of “Everyday Heroes.”

Heather Anderson and Fiona Corrigan visited each of the fourth-grade classes to present a general workshop on public speaking. Last month, the preliminary rounds of

competition were held and three students were chosen from each fourth-grade class to represent Webster, Our Lady of Malibu and Malibu elementary schools.

“This is only the second year this Optimist program has been offered to the fourthgrade students in Malibu, and the schools have been very receptive and great about welcoming us into their classrooms,” Kyle said. “The preliminary rounds of competition were held at each of the schools during the

week of May 22.”

The nine finalists presented their speeches in the Raitt Recital Hall on the Pepperdine University campus.

Last month, the Optimist Club granted scholarships of $1,000 to a total of 11 students. Out of these recipients, nine students were from Malibu High School, while one student each hailed from Viewpoint and Oaks Christian.

For the past 60 years, the Optimist Club

of Malibu has been presenting scholarships to graduating seniors.

Initially, the scholarships began with a value of $100, but they have now been raised to $1,000 per recipient.

Throughout the span of 24 years, the Optimist Club of Malibu has generously distributed a sum of $294,000 in scholarships. Notably, among the beneficiaries was Henry Stern, the state senator, who was granted a scholarship in the year 2000.

Our Lady of Malibu School Hosts Youth Art Show

Our Lady of Malibu School, on Thursday, May 18, hosted an art show of incredible talent and creativity displayed by the children. The event was a testament to the remarkable achievements that can be accomplished when young minds are inspired.

The art show showcased an expansive range of artwork, revealing the diversity and breadth of the children’s

abilities. From vibrant paintings and intricate sculptures to captivating photographs and imaginative installations, the exhibition captivated the senses and sparked conversations among the attendees.

Visitors to the show were amazed by the level of skill and artistic expression demonstrated by the students. Each piece of artwork was a reflection of the dedication and passion that had been poured into it, illuminating the potential of young individuals when given the opportunity to explore their artistic talents.

The success of the art show can be attributed not only to the talents of the young artists but also to the supportive environment and inspiration provided by the school.

Our Lady of Malibu School has cultivated a nurturing atmosphere that encourages creativity and empowers students to explore their artistic potential fully.

A vendor creates a keychain for a customer during the Vintage Bimmers event during Father’s Day.

Rick Chavarria (third from left) organized the Father’s Day event on Sunday in front of Fred Segal. The event mainly featured food from Irv’s Burgers and Prince Street Pizza.

Employees of Irv’s Burger prepare some food for the BMW buffs

Car enthusiasts gather in front of Fred Segal for the Father’s Day autmotive event held on Sunday, June 18. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT

The art show with an array of extraordinary artwork, showcasing the remarkable talents of its students

The finalists for the Optimist Club of Malibu’s “Kids Speak Out!” program were (from left) Shana Childress, Moral Zadikov, Lucy Haskell, Roma Livesey, Perla Franco, Cashton Hale, Preston Giambattista, Amelia Ellis and Audrey Tappis. Contributed Photos

The top three scorers in the program were (from left) Preston Giambattista (Webster Elementary), Perla Franco (Malibu Elementary), and Audrey Tappis (Our Lady of Malibu School).

Young artists share their masterpieces at Our Lady of Malibu School’s art show Photos courtesy Shari Latta

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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, BHMA, LLC, KEVIN JOSEPH COHEN, PRESIDENT

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 5/24/2023.

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

Publish in The Malibu Times: 06/01, 06/08, 06/15, 06/22/2023

MALIBU 134

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 23SMCP00280

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Petition of: KRISTIANA MARIE KONKOL-MROCZKOWSKI

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner KRISTIANA MARIE KONKOL-MROCZKOWSKI a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name: KRISTIANA MARIE KONKOL-MROCZKOWSKI Proposed Name: KRISTIANA PAULINA KONKOL-MROCZKOWSKI

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: JULY 07, 2023 Time: 8:30AM, Dept.: K, Room: 203

The address of the court is:

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

1725 MAIN STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): The Malibu Times

Date: 05/22/2023

HON. LAWRENCE CHO, Judge of the Superior Court

DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court PUB: 06/01, 06/08, 06/15, 06/22/2023 The Malibu Times

MALIBU 135

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-22-944528-CL

Order No.: FIN-22009862 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/4/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably

LEGAL NOTICES

estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT

TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trus-

tor(s): Albert I. Stern and, Patricia A. Stern, husband and wife as community property Recorded: 8/10/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1780617 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 7/6/2023 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $4,894,414.98 The purported property address is: 30333 MORNING VIEW DR, MALIBU, CA 90265 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 4469-016-002 Legal

Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit “A” as attached hereto. That portion of Parcel 14 in Block 5, in the City of Malibu, County of Los Angeles, State of California as shown on the Record Survey Map filed in Book 56, Pages 14 to 17 of records of survey in the Office of the County Recorder of said County, described as follows:Beginning at a point in the Northwesterly line of said Parcel 14, distant thereon North 39°09’26” East 300 feet from the most Westerly corner of said Parcel 14; thence South 50°50’34” East parallel with the tangent portion of the Southwesterly line of said lot and its Southeasterly prolongation to a line parallel with and 26 feet Northwesterly, measured at right angles from that certain Southeasterly line of said Parcel 14, having a bearing of South 32°38’43” West and length of 1052.91 feet; thence South 32°38’43” West along said parallel line to the Southwesterly line of said Parcel 14; thence Southeasterly along the Southwesterly line of said parcel to the most Southerly corner of said Parcel; thence following the boundary line of said parcel North 15°41’49” East 25 feet, North 32°38’43” East 1052.91 feet, North 63°18’58” West 376.95 feet, South 13°50’28” West 333.32 feet and South 39°09’26” West 397.75 feet to the point of beginning. Excepting therefrom all minerals, oil, petroleum, asphaltum, gas, coal, and other hydrocarbon substances in, on, within, and under said lands and every part thereof, but without right of entry, as reserved by Marblehead Land Company, in deed recorded December 11, 1945 in Book 22169, Page 14, as Instrument No. 132, of Official Records. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22-944528-CL. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22-944528-CL to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the

date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-22-944528-CL IDSPub #0186142 6/8/2023

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. CAPCV-23019510 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/30/1996. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:

The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-7302727 or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkasap. com, using the file number assigned to this case, CAPCV-23019510. 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. On June 28, 2023, at 11:00:00 AM, BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, in the City of POMONA, County of LOS ANGELES, State of CALIFORNIA, PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by SHAHRIAR AZARI, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustors, recorded on 4/26/2010, as Instrument No. 20100559936, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Property is being sold “as is - where is”. TAX PARCEL NO. 2064-003-080 A condominium comprised of: Parcel No. 1: Unit no. 10-5, consisting of certain airspace and surface elements, shown and described in a condominium plan, recorded on July 1, 1986 as Instrument no. 86-862933, in the office of the county recorder of said county, as such condominium plan may be amended from time to time. Parcel No. 2: An undivided One-Eight-Fourth (1/84th) fee simple interest as tenant in common to all of the real property, including without limitation, the common areas defined in the declaration (referred to below), in Lot 1, of Tract 35854, in the city of Calabasas, County of Los Angeles, State of California county recorder of Los Angeles county in Book 1063 at Pages 84 through 86 inclusive. Except therefrom, all units as shown on the above referenced Condominium plan as it may be amended from time to time. Also Except therefrom, all minerals, oil, gas, Petroleum, other hydrocarbons substances and all underground water in or under or which may be produced from land which underlies a plane Paralie to and 550 feet below the present surface of said land for the purpose of prospecting for, the exploration, development, production, extraction and taking of said minerals, oil, gas, petroleum, other hydrocarbon substances, and water from surface locations and adjoining or neighboring land or lying outside of the above-described land, it being understood that the owner of such minerals, oil, gas, petroleum, other hydrocarbon substances and water, as set forth above, shall only have such rights to enter upon the surface of the above-described land, or to use any of the said land or any portion thereof above said plane parallel to and 550 feet below the present surface of said land as are contained in the map, easements, deed and other instrument of record Parcel No. 3: Exclusive easements appurtenant to parcels no. 1 and no. 2 described above for use for patio and balcony purposes, defined and described as exclusive use areas in the declaration and as shown and assign in the plan. From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 4261 LAS VIRGENES RD. #5, CALABASAS, CA 91302. Said proper-

ty is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $647,775.12.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NO-

TICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 877-237-7878, or visit www. peakforeclosure.com using file number assigned to this case: CA-PCV-23019510 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

NOTICE TO PERSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any perspective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC. by 5:00 PM on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth above. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of the first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale will be entitled only to the return of the money paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchasers sole and exclusive remedy. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SALE INFORMATION LINE: 714-730-2727 or www.servicelinkasap.com Dated: 5/30/2023 PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., AS TRUSTEE By Lilian Solano, Trustee Sale Officer A-4786797 06/08/2023, 06/15/2023, 06/22/2023 MALIBU 138

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU CITY COUNCIL

The Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on MONDAY, June 26, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. on the item listed below in the Council Chambers at Malibu City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA, and via teleconference.

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

Collection of Solid Waste FeeS Within the Malibu Garbage District

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

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

Yolanda Bundy, Environmental Sustainability Director

Publish Date: June 15, 2023 and June 22, 2023 MALIBU 140

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 23-20055-SPCA Title No. 230037646-CA-VOI A.P.N. 2052-033-050

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/17/2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE.

IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Shahnaz Arami, an unmarried woman Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 01/18/2019 as Instrument No. 20190055213 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 07/17/2023 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766

Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges:

$1,792,155.74 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5711 Lyon Ct, Calabasas, CA 91302

A.P.N.: 2052-033-050 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE

TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this internet website www.ndscorp. com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 23-20055-SP-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT*: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” you may be able to 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 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 23-20055-SP-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. *Pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only to public auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended. Date: 06/06/2023 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Deandre Garland, Trustee Sales Representative A-4787591 06/15/2023, 06/22/2023, 06/29/2023

MALIBU 141

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids for the City of Malibu, TRANCAS CANYON PARK UPPER AND LOWER SLOPES REPAIR PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 2092, will be received by the City Clerk, at Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, California, 90265, at or before 3:30 p.m. on Thursday July 27, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read by the City Clerk (or designated representative).

SCOPE OF WORK

This project includes the repair work on the upper and lower slopes damaged during the Woolsey fire at Trancas Canyon Park. The improvements include the replacement of the irrigation system on the upper slope. The lower slope repairs include, but are not limited to, clearing and grubbing, concrete bench drain construction, installation of jute netting and wire mesh with anchors, hydroseeding and all other appurtenant work included and as shown in the Contract Documents and Specifications.

The bid shall be submitted and the work shall be performed by a Class “A” State of California licensed contractor in strict conformance with the project specifications for Trancas Canyon Park Upper and Lower Slopes Repair Project, Specification No. 2092 now on file in the City’s Public Works Department.

An electronic copy of plans and specifications may be obtained by prospective bidders from the Public Works Department through mpublicworks@malibucity.org.

All prospective bidders shall abide by the provisions of the Bid Terms and Conditions listed in the project’s specifications.

The City reserves the right to retain all bids for a period of 90 days after the bid opening date for examination and comparison and to delete any portion of the work from the Contract. The City reserves the right to determine and waive non-substantial irregularities in any bid, and to reject any or all bids. The bid shall be balanced so that each bid item is priced to carry its share of the cost of the work and also its share of the contractor’s overhead and profit. The City reserves the right to delete any bid item to the extent that the bid is qualified by specific limitation. An unbalanced bid shall be considered as grounds for rejecting the entire bid. The City shall award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder as the interest of the City may require.

In accordance with the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 of the California Labor Code, the California Department of Industrial Relations has established the general prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification and type of work needed to execute contracts for public works and improvements. The per diem wages published at the date the contract is advertised for bids shall be applicable. Future effective wage rates which have been predetermined are on file with the Department of Industrial Relations, are referenced but not printed in said publication. The new wage rates shall become effective on the day following the expiration date and apply to this contract in the same manner as if they had been included or referenced in this contract. The website for California Department of Industrial Relations Prevailing Wage Unit is currently located at www.dir. ca.gov, prevailing wages are located on the website at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/pwd/index.htm.

The wage rate for any classification not listed by the California Department of Industrial Relations, but which may be required to execute the proposed contract, shall be in accord with specified rates for similar or comparable classifications or for those performing similar or comparable duties, within the agency’s determinations.

At the time of submitting the bid the Bidder shall be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations in accordance with the provisions of Section 1771.1 of the California Labor Code, as amended by Senate Bill 854. No public work contract may be awarded to a non-registered contractor or subcontractor.

Without exception, the bidder is required to state the name and address of each subcontractor who will perform work or labor or render service to the prime contractor and the portion of the work which each will do in their bid as required by Section 23, “Subcontracts”, of the Standard Specifications and in conformance with Public Contract Code, Sections 4100 to 4113, inclusive.

The City will not consider awarding any contract based upon any bid submitted by any contractor nor consent to subletting any portions of the Contract to any subcontractor located in a foreign country during any period in which such foreign country is listed by the United States Trade Representative as discriminating against U.S. firms in conducting procurements for public works projects.

All bidders are hereby notified that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, Business Enterprises must be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin consideration for an award.

The Contractor may substitute securities for retention monies pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300.

Date this 5th day of June 2023

CITY OF MALIBU, CALIFORNIA

Rob DuBoux, Public Works Director/City Engineer

Published: Malibu Times on June 15 and June 22, 2023

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the City of Malibu and Unincorporated Areas of Los Angeles County, California, and Case No. 23-09-0599P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema. gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp, or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).

MALIBU 143

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 23SMCP00300

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Petition of: WILLIAM JOSEPH SIEMENS IV

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner WILLIAM JOSEPH SIEMENS IV a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name: WILLIAM JOSEPH SIEMENS IV Proposed

Name: WILLIAM JOSEPH IVY

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: JULY 28, 2023 Time: 8:30AM, Dept.: K, Room: 203

The address of the court is:

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

1725 MAIN STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): The Malibu Times

Date: 06/02/2023

HON. LAWRENCE CHO, Judge of the Superior Court

DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court

PUB: 06/15, 06/22, 06/29, 07/06/2023 The Malibu Times MALIBU 144

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 23SMCP00301

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Petition of: OWEN FAYE SCHMIT TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner OWEN FAYE SCHMIT a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name: OWEN FAYE SCHMIT Proposed Name:

OWEN FAYE SCHMIT-IVY

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: JULY 28, 2023 Time: 8:30AM, Dept.: K, Room: 203

The address of the court is:

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

1725 MAIN STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): The Malibu Times

Date: 06/02/2023

HON. LAWRENCE CHO, Judge of the Superior Court

DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court

PUB: 06/15, 06/22, 06/29, 07/06/2023 The Malibu

1. DARIA PAVLISHYNA

1836 NORTH GRAMERCY PLACE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90028

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization

This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL

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

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

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 5/26/2023.

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

Publish in The Malibu Times: 06/15, 06/22, 06/29, 07/06/2023 MALIBU 146

2023111205

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:

1. MANY WATERS 20425 ROCA CHICA DR., MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

2. MANY WATERS PROJECT 20425 ROCA CHICA DR., MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):

Registered Owner(s):

1. MAJESTIC GLORY 20425 ROCA CHICA DR., MALIBU, CA 90265

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA

This business is conducted by A CORPORATION

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/2023. 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, MAJESTIC GLORY, ROBERT WOLFF, CEO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 5/19/2023.

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

Publish in The Malibu Times: 06/15, 06/22, 06/29, 07/06/2023

MALIBU 147

2023125211

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:

1. QUEST NATIONAL SECURITY 29395 AGOURA RD SUITE 105, AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

2. QUEST GUARDS 6320 TOPANGA CANYON BLVD STE 1630-116, WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91367, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): 3470818

Registered Owner(s):

1. QUEST NATIONAL HOLDINGS 29395 AGOURA RD SUITE 105, AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization

CA

This business is conducted by A CORPORATION

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

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

Signed, QUEST NATIONAL HOLDINGS, VICTORIA RAIKEL, PRESIDENT

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 6/7/2023.

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

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

Publish in The Malibu Times: 06/15, 06/22, 06/29, 07/06/2023

MALIBU 148

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Notice is given that proposals for Acton and Agua Dulce Shuttle Service (BRC0000437) will be received per the instructions listed on the RFP until 5:30pm, Monday, July 24, 2023. Estimated annual contract amount is $225,000. An RFP may be obtained by accessing the link at http:// pw.lacounty.gov/brcd/servicecontracts or may be mailed to you upon request by calling (626) 458-7167 or TDD at (626) 282-7829.

6/22/23

CNS-3706884#

MALIBU TIMES

MALIBU 149

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 164003

Title No. 02-22008090 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/17/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07/13/2023 at 9:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 05/29/2007, as Instrument No. 20071286657, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Arleen R. Frischman, A Married Woman as Her Sole and Separate Property, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 - Vineyard Ballroom. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 2013-018-028 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 7758 Vicky Ave, West Hills, CA 91304 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $306,549.34 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated:06/12/2023 THE MORTGAGE

LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 27368 Via Industria, STE. 201, TEMECULA, CA 92590

(619) 465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION

PLEASE CALL (800) 280-2832 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site – www.Auction.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 164003. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the

scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale, or visit this internet website www.auction.com or https://tracker.auction.com/sb1079/ for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case Ts# 164003 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. A-4788195 06/22/2023, 06/29/2023, 07/06/2023

MALIBU 150

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 23PSCP00234

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Petition of: JUNCHAO CHEN & XIUOYANG DONG

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner JUNCHAO CHEN & XIUOYANG DONG a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name: EMMA CHEN Proposed Name: ANYANG

EMMA CHEN

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: AUGUST 9, 2023 Time: 9:00AM, Dept.: O

The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA (SOUTH TOWER) RM 101, POMONA, CA 91766

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: 05/24/2023

CHRISTIAN R. GULLON / JUDGE, Judge of the Superior Court DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court PUB: 06/22, 06/29, 07/06, 07/13/2023 The Malibu Times MALIBU 151

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 48069431 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/12/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: ADITYA VERMA AND POONAM VERMA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: THE WOLF FIRM, A LAW CORPORATION Recorded 8/20/2021 as Instrument No. 20211278778 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 20120 Pacific Coast HWY MALIBU, CA 90265 A.P.N.: 4450-002-040 Date of Sale: 7/12/2023 at 11:00:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $3,023,815.88, Estimated. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 684-2727 or visit this Internet Website https://www. servicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case 48069431. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (866) 684-2727, or visit this internet website https://www.servicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case 48069431 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. The Notice to Tenant pertains to sales occurring after January 1, 2021. Date: 6/16/2023 THE WOLF FIRM, A LAW CORPORATION 1651 E 4th Street, Suite 124 Santa Ana, California 92701 Foreclosure Department: (877) 353-2146 Sale Information Only: (866) 684-2727 https://www. servicelinkasap.com Maggie Salac, Foreclosure Officer PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE WOLF FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4788618 06/22/2023, 06/29/2023, 07/06/2023

MALIBU 152

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU PLANNING COMMISSION

The Malibu Planning Commission will hold public hearings on MONDAY, July 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. on the projects identified below in the Council Chambers at Malibu City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA, and via teleconference in order to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 and pursuant to AB 361. All votes taken during this meeting will be by roll call vote, and the vote will be publicly reported.

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

To view and participate during the public hearing, please review the meeting agenda posted at MalibuCity.org/ AgendaCenter and follow the directions for public participation. Only those members of the public who are present in person at Malibu City Hall will have the opportunity to defer time to another in-person speaker.

COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 23-040 AND

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 21-008 - An application for a change of use from an existing, multi-family structure to a conforming, visitor-serving motel use

Location: 22800 Pacific Coast Highway

APN: 4452-004-032

Zoning: Commercial Visitor-Serving-One (CV-1)

Applicant: Pacific Coast Management, LLC

Owner: Carbon Investments, LP

Appealable to: City Council and California Coastal Commission

Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Section(s) 15301(a)

Application Filed: September 17, 2021

Case Planner: Adam Pisarkiewicz, Contract Planner (949) 489-1442 pisarkiewicz@civicsolutions.com

COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 19-091 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 20-001 - An application for a tentative parcel map to subdivide two lots into a total of four lots

Location: 6301 Trancas Canyon Road

APNs: 4470-012-046 and 4470-012-002

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

Applicant: Schmitz and Associates, Inc.

Owner: Third Point Land Company, LLC

Appealable to: City Council and California Coastal Commission

Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Section(s) 15315

Application Filed: December 26, 2019

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

EXTENSION OF COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 13-040, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 13-015, NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 20-001, VARIANCE NOS. 13-042, 13-043, 15-035 AND 15-036, MINOR

MODIFICATION NO. 13-011, AND DEMOLITION

PERMIT NO. 20-011 - A request to extend the Planning Commission’s approval of an application for the replacement of an existing 300,000-gallon water tank with a new 385,000-gallon water tank to meet current domestic and fire protection standards and associated development; including a conditional use permit or a water tank on a rural residential parcel; variances for height to exceed the maximum height up to 26 feet, for non-view permeable, eight feet in height fencing within the front yard setback, for the installation of a 7-foot, 8-inch in height back-up generator within the required rear yard setback from the required 15 feet to the proposed 5 feet, 3 inches, and for impermeable coverage to exceed the maximum permitted for up to 9,219 square feet; a minor modification for the water tank to provide a 50 percent reduction of the required front yard setback from the required 20 feet to the proposed 10 feet; and a demolition permit for the full demolition of the existing water tank and other associated development

Location: 5723 Busch Drive

APN: 4469-028-006

Zoning: Rural Residential-Two Acre (RR-2)

Applicant: Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 29

Owner: Serra Canyon Company, LTD

Appealable to: City Council and California Coastal

Commission

Environmental Review: Lower Busch Water Tank

Replacement Negative Declaration (State Clearinghouse No. 2003081124) pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15071

Extension Filed: June 1, 2023

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

For the projects identified above with a categorical exemption for environmental review, pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Director has analyzed these proposed projects and found that they are listed among the classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant adverse effect on the environment. Therefore, the projects are categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA. The Planning Director has further determined that none of the six exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption apply to these projects (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2). Extension requests will be presented on consent calendar based on staff’s recommendation but any person wishing to be heard may request at the beginning of the meeting to have the application addressed separately. Please see the recording secretary before start of the meeting to have an item removed from consent calendar.

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

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

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

COASTAL COMMISSION APPEAL – For projects appealable to the Coastal Commission, an aggrieved person may appeal the Planning Commission’s approval to the Coastal Commission within 10 working days of the issuance of the City’s Notice of Final Action. Appeal forms may be found online at www.coastal.ca.gov or in person at the Coastal Commission South Central Coast District office located at 89 South California Street in Ventura, or by calling 805-585-1800. Such an appeal must be filed with the Coastal Commission, not the City.

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

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Publish Date: June 22, 2023

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Pepperdine’s Gibbs nabs two Coach of the Year Awards

On June 8, Gibbs was named the Women’s Coach of the Year by Golfweek

By McKENZIE JACKSON Special to The Malibu Times

Pepperdine Waves women’s golf head coach Laurie Gibbs cherishes more than hole-in-ones, birdies, and which one of her players is swinging a hot club.

Of course, winning matters, Gibbs explained, but times on the road with her team during their 2022-2023 campaign are moments she holds onto.

“When you are traveling, a lot of stuff happens,” Gibbs said. “We spent a lot of time together. Times on the bus laughing. When we went to dinner, we weren’t just talking golf. We laughed a lot.”

Gibbs, Pepperdine’s coach since 1993, called this year’s Waves bunch a great squad to coach. The coach guided the team to one of the best seasons in the program’s history.

Gibbs recently received two annual coaching awards for her part in Pepperdine’s stellar play. She was named the Women’s Golf Coaches Association’s West Region Coach of the Year on May 31. Then, on June 8, Gibbs was named the Women’s Coach of the Year by Golfweek.

Gibbs said receiving the coaching rec-

ognitions is an honor.

“There are so many great coaches out there, wonderful programs,” she stated.

“Coaches work really hard all year to be recognized. Obviously, how well the players do gives me a lot of joy and credit. They have worked really hard. There are so many people that are part of this — the players, the people that support our program and university. I’m quite honored with both awards.”

Gibbs was also named the West Coast Conference’s Coach of the Year for the

15th time in her 30 seasons coaching the Waves in April.

Gibbs was previously named the West Region Coach of the Year in 1999 and 2003. She received Golfweek’s top coaching recognition in 2005.

Gibbs’ squad didn’t receive a vote in the WCGA preseason coaches poll, but ended the season by advancing to match play in the NCAA Championships for the first time in history.

Gibbs coached the Waves to six tournament first-place finishes this season

including the Golfweek Red Sky Classic, Golf Iconic Classic, Anuenue Spring Break Classic, Silicon Valley Showcase, and the NCAA San Antonio Regional.

Pepperdine’s season, Gibbs noted, was amazing. The coach called the players smart and coachable and credited them for their campaign’s success.

“The players really put it together,” she said. “It is a great group. They really get along. The girls really excelled and felt like they could compete with any team in the country.”

Gibbs explained that tying Stanford atop

the April’s Silicon Valley Showcase, was a big confidence boost for Pepperdine.

“We played the number one team in the country,” she said. “That comes from a lot of hard work and discipline that they really showed — not only this year but leading into this year. They are experienced players. Sometimes everything just falls into place.”

“Just enjoy the moment,” was the message Gibbs preached to the Waves all season.

“When you get a team that plays well together and supports each other on and off the golf course that are good students it isn’t any easy task to check all the boxes on that and it they did,” she said. “These are the moments you are going to look back on and say, ‘Wow. We were part of this. We had one of our best seasons ever.’ Just be present and enjoy it.”

Pepperdine’s season ended on May 23 when they were defeated by Stanford 3-1 in match play of the NCAA Championships.

The Waves didn’t have the top-ranked players nationally, Gibbs noted, but did have a handful of golfers that when playing their best could beat any team.

“As a coach, that means you have a special group,” she said. “They are grinders.” Being coach of the year is humbling, Gibbs said.

“I do what I do because I love the game,” she explained. “I love my girls. It means a lot that they would select me. This is icing on the cake.”

Local Little League All-Stars hitting tournament diamonds

Malibu is hosting the District 25 tournament beginning on Saturday at Bluffs Park

By McKENZIE JACKSON Special to The Malibu Times

Ateam of Malibu Little League baseball players finished in third place in the California District 25 Baseball 11U All-Star Tournament last summer.

Malibu’s team of All-Star 11-year-old players will be batting and pitching to have that much success or more in the seven-team tournament this month. Plus, the squad has home field advantage. The Malibu Little League is hosting the fiveround tournament beginning on Saturday at Bluffs Park.

Malibu 11U coach John Alfano said hosting the tournament is an honor.

“We are proud to represent the whole city,” he said. “The boys — knowing they have been selected for All-Stars — have a different level of intensity.”

Since Malibu is the host team, Alfano’s

squad of fifth-graders has a first-round bye.

The team will face the winner of North Venice vs. Santa Monica on Monday, June 26, at 5 p.m.

Malibu sitting out the first round, Alfano said, is an advantage. Malibu can see their opponents play before facing them.

“I have a hungry group,” Alfano said. “They have experience and know what to expect in the tournament.”

The Malibu Little League’s 10U All-Star and 12U All-Star teams are also playing in District 25 tournaments in their own age brackets.

The Malibu 12U team will face Ladera on Saturday at 11 a.m. in a tournament hosted by the North Venice Little League. The next day, the MLL’s 10U team will play Beverly Hills at 11 a.m. in a tournament hosted by the Ladera Little League.

Teams representing Little Leagues in Culver City, Santa Monica, and West LA are also participating in the tournaments.

Malibu 12U coach Carlos Yniguez’s message to his team in practices has been to respect the game, love the game, and have fun.

“That’s the medicine to baseball, sports,

and life,” he said. “Its OK to make errors. Errors will happen. Just have fun, because when you have fun you play better. Have fun and you will win games.”

Jamin Kerner, Malibu’s 10U coach, said his team has been conducting high-tempo practices in which the players have the chance to bat and field a lot. The team is excited to compete, he explained.

“It’s not about anyone else but the kids’ excitement and them getting to play together,” Kerner stated. “Our team is a bunch of firecrackers. We have some speed. We have some kids who can hit. We have some kids who can field. We have a bunch of spunk and exciting explosiveness.”

The 10U roster includes Aiden Omar, Alex Pitt-Giannetti, Alex Thompson, Cade Corliss, Cashel Taylor, Cylus Tate, Drake Carter, Jackson Wolfe, Oscar Gallacher, Tyr Bercu, Willer Kerner, and Gavin Peterson.

The team’s coach said Alex Thompson will start at pitcher against Beverly Hills.

“He’s a terrific young kid, who throws the ball well,” Kerner stated.

The 12U team’s members are Finneas Sullivan, Declan Vaughan, Isaac Spiess,

Lennon Marderosian, Caleb Childress, Tucker Brannon, Briggs Geraghty, Sawyer Ebeling, Micah Levin, Ryleigh Marlow, Luka Koberlin, and Mishen Al-Hardan.

Ryleigh will be the starting pitcher against Ladera. Yniguez said Ryleigh had a good MLL season in the spring.

“His character has developed,” Yniguez stated. “His mental approach to the game and his mechanics have transformed him into a good pitcher.

The 11U team is composed of Gianni Alfano, Collin Murry, Landon Cohen, Phoenix Michaels-Rhoades, Bo Stewart, Logan Cohen, Asher Redclay, Bohdi Skelton, Ace Belzberg, Luke Goldberg, Exton Downey, and Will Newman.

Either Logan, Gianni, or Ace will take the mound for the team in their first game. Pitching and catching will determine how well the team does, said Alfano.

“That’s 85 percent of the game,” he noted. “The kids have to be focused, want it more than the other towns, and play hard.”

MLL President Nick Shurgot said Malibu’s teams want to play well. He hopes Malibuites attend their games, especially the

11U contest at Bluffs Park.

“We have some really strong all-star teams,” he said. “It will be pretty legit. We want a lot of people to come out and cheer on the Malibu team.”

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Pepperdine women’s golf coach Laurie Gibbs is shown during a tournament earlier this year. Gibbs has earned two coaching awards after leading the Waves to NCAA matchplay tournament for the first time ever. Photo by Sarah Otteman

Briggs Geraghty throw a pitch during the Malibu Little League playoffs earlier this month. Geraghty is one of the 12U MLL All-Stars who will be competing in the District 25 tournament in North Venice.

Photo by Devon Meyers