The Malibu Times • June 6, 2024

The Malibu City Council took time before its Tuesday, May 28, meeting to recognize the efforts of Hunter Blaze Pearson, Alyssa Crosby, and Tracy Park for a Pacific Coast Highway Safety Awareness Campaign with T-shirts advocating for speed cameras in Malibu.

On Thursday, May 30, Malibu residents lined up to get a free white T-shirt designed by Blaze Pearson and Alyssa Crosby that read, “Give Us Speed Cameras! For a Safe PCH,” a Pacific Coast Highway Safety Awareness Campaign.

“I’m thrilled to have everyone here and I’m thrilled to be able to give something to our community that’s really important and just bringing awareness in fact that we do need speed cameras on PCH,” Gallery owner Tracy Park said who

held the event at her venue. “So I’m very happy that we all got it put together, it came out beautifully, and our whole community showed up for us, so I’m stoked about that.”

The free event was held in hopes of raising awareness of PCH’s dangers and the critical need for speed cameras. The T-shirts were inspired and designed by Crosby and Pearson, a Malibu High School alumnus. The shirts included major landmarks in Malibu such as the Malibu Pier. Park also said it was the benefactors’ idea to create T-shirts that empower locals to advocate for the immediate installation of

“They have designed some T-shirts to support our efforts to get some speed cameras out here in Malibu,” Malibu Mayor Steve Uhring said.

“I was really honored to participate in this project to help with the problem on PCH,” Alyssa Crosby said. “Malibu has become like a second home for me.”

Gallery owner Tracy Park provided the council with T-shirts and extended the invitation to the community.

“We’re just tired of the speeders and we would just like some

stiffer fines for those who do speed,” Park said. Malibu/Lost Hills Sgt. Chris Soderlund provided a report on the Memorial Day weekend and said parking citations were a major issue on Winding Way and

“We couldn’t get tow trucks fast enough, we couldn’t cite fast enough, and people didn’t care, that was one of the hot spots we had to deal with, that and Point Dume,” Soderlund said.

Soderlund thanked the Malibu Volunteers on Patrol for assisting in citations.

“Excluding the VOPs, we [Sheriffs] issued 210 parking citations, but the VOPs, they added

A Malibu couple has settled their case against the California Coastal Commission over the right to place signage at their beachfront property.

Dennis and Leah Seider bought their Latigo Beach home in 1980. Back then, neighbor Bill Armstrong, who lived in Malibu for 68 years, used to post “Private Property” signs on the beach fronting his home for decades. So, the Seiders did too. When COVID-19 struck, forcing the closure of

public beaches, the Seiders were inundated with beachgoers on their property at all hours. Under California law, public access is available to the mean high tide line; under the Seiders’ deed, that access extends an additional 25 feet due to an easement granted by the previous owner extracted by the CCC in return for a development permit.

Dennis Seider says he tried to alert people of the difference between a public and private beach, but that didn’t go over well. “We had people under the house,” Seider explained. “When the grandkids would come over, there would be people down there. Most of the

In an unanticipated turn of events, Caltrans reopened Topanga Canyon Boulevard on Sunday, June 2, three months before the state agency’s self-described schedule to do so. The main thoroughfare linking the San Fernando Valley and Malibu had been closed from Pacific Coast Highway to Grand View since March 9 when a massive landslide blocked access. Caltrans discovered last week that the landslide was not as deep as experts originally approximated.

Earlier, Caltrans estimated 5,500 truckloads of dirt and mud would need to be removed from the site, but after crews two weeks ago cleared an access road to the top of the slide they found the land movement was not as deep as originally calculated. In the 10 days since trucks began hauling away tons of debris from the site only 700 or so truckloads were hauled away from the slide, far fewer than Caltrans’ original estimates. With crews working around the clock, the slide was cleared much earlier than the previous estimate of opening sometime after summer which would have been a major blow to area businesses that have been struggling to keep afloat since the

“As we gather today, let’s of course say the Pledge of Allegiance, but let’s also recite the American Creed, a document that I so admire,” said Regent Beth Grimes of the Malibu Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution on June 1. The occasion: the chapter’s yearly installation of new officers and its conferring of an important honor — the Excellence In Historic Preservation Award. Not often read by many — let

alone recited by an assembly of citizens outside of DAR and similar organizations — as Flag Day approaches on June 14, it is, as Grimes posited, indeed fitting to reflect on what a fascinating document The American Creed is.

The Creed was written in response to a contest approved by President Woodrow Wilson to secure, “the best summary of the political faith of America,” and it succinctly summarizes the fundamental secular concepts that served as the foundation of the United States Constitution. Simply stated, the Creed embodies the intent and vision of the framers of this country’s constitution and its core democratic principles. Those include the principles of egalitarianism, laissez-faire policies, individualism, popu -

lism, and traditionalism. Written by William Tyler Page in 1917 during World War I, The American Creed was accepted by the U.S. House of Representatives in 1918. Page drew on a variety of historical documents and speeches, including the Declaration of Independence, the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, a Daniel Webster speech and text from “The Man Without a Country,” Edward Everett Hale’s 1863 story of a military officer condemned to death.

The declaration brilliantly and incisively states, “I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people, whose just powers are derived from the con-

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Point Dume.

By JUDY ABEL Special to The Malibu Times

By JUDY ABEL Special to The Malibu Times

SAMANTHA BRAVO

By SAMANTHA BRAVO Of The Malibu Times

PCH Safety Awareness Campaign. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT

(From left) Alyssa Crosby, Tracy Park, and Blaze Pearson pose in front of Park’s gallery wearing the T-shirts designed by Crosby and Pearson for the Pacific Coast Highway Safety Awareness Campaign. Photo by Samantha Bravo

(From left) Malibu Times reporters Barbara Burke and Judy Abel accept the Excellence In Historic Preservation Award on behalf of the newspaper from Daughters of the American Revolution Malibu Chapter Regent Beth Grimes and Librarian Jennifer Meltzer. Contributed Photo

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OPINION

Letters to the Editor

Respect and proper decorum must return to Malibu council meetings Dear Editor,

The City Council meeting on May 13 extended past midnight as we were dealing with an appeal of a Planning Commission matter often referred to as the Malibu Inn. The matter before us at that meeting is NOT the subject of this letter. Rather, the decorum during that meeting by members of the council and the public is the subject of this letter.

The city’s official standard for meetings and interacting with the public and the staff is longstanding and has been diligently adhered to until recent times. The City Council updated this standard in its 1998 Resolution 98-083 with the title, “…

Rules of Procedure and Decorum for the Conduct of City Council Meetings…”. This is part of the policies dating back to 1991 that the council is supposed to operate under. This resolution also applies to city commissions, including the Planning Commission. (Section III A)

The standard for Decorum in Section I-A is:

“Members of the City Council shall maintain a polite respectful and courteous manner when addressing one another, the City staff, and members of the public during Council meetings.”

In Section IV-A, Rules for the Public states: “Members of the audience shall not engage in disorderly, or boisterous conduct, including clapping, whistling, stamping of feet

FROM THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT

Where will Trump verdict lead us?

Fifty years ago, I spent an entire summer recuperating from a serious accident that provided me with the unique opportunity to occupy my days watching history unfold in the form of the Watergate Senate hearings.

The fact that I was preoccupied with what would turn out to be the downfall of then President Richard Nixon and a bipartisan refutation of the political chicanery and criminal enterprise that enveloped the highest level of political leaders in our government would prove to shape my lifelong dedication to public service.

But this singular benefit of wrongdoing left its mark on my desire to be ever cognizant to follow in the lead of those whose leadership was dedicated to rooting out corruption, exposing it, and ensuring that there was appropriate accountability. And it is this very dilemma that will unfold over the next few months leading up to the November Presidential Election, namely to what extent will accountability for the 34 felony counts former President Trump has been found guilty of be exacted, or will special treatment make a mockery of the often expressed maxim that no person is above the law?

Now, a half-century after Watergate and the subsequent pardon of Nixon, history has unfolded before our eyes once again as the much-maligned system of jurisprudence has shone brightly upon criminal activity by a former president and likely future presidential candidate of the United States, Donald Trump. Will he escape what could be considered adequate accountability, or even get a pardon? This time around public accountability is being led by 12 regular jurors selected to listen to the facts and evidence and weigh activity that meets the highest standard in the judicial firmament, namely, certainty that the presentations render guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

To those who have been paying regular attention to the Trump trial, the extent to which the New York State judge gingerly handled activity that would have sent nearly any defendant on the planet to prison, and imposed minimal fines that cited violation of at least 10 tenets of a gag order meant to discourage threats and intimidation of court officers, witnesses, and the jury pool, showed a level of restraint that was both maddeningly frustrating and beyond any degree of fairness, in my humble estimation. But Judge Marchan must be applauded for his cool, calm, and effective demeanor in a highly charged environment laden with verbal outbursts and political shenanigans led by the former president shielded by Secret Service protection.

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or other acts which disturb, disrupt, impede or otherwise disturb the orderly conduct of the City Council meeting.” I would add this is typically the standard for all government meetings. The cheering and clapping are especially of concern as they likely intimidate others with possibly counter positions from stating their positions and are therefore an impediment to their free speech.

Furthermore, it is the responsibility of the presiding officer, usually the mayor, to maintain the order and de-

corum of the meetings. (Section I B).

The council meeting of the 13th did not even come close to adhering to these standards.

First, there was public, verbal abuse of city planning staff by one or more members of the council and by the members of the public during their public comments and during a break.

Furthermore, there was applause and verbal comments from the audience on repeated occasions.

Unfortunately, the presiding officer did not rise to the occasion to

maintain order and to follow the decorum requirements including being respectful to the city staff and protecting them from abuse. This is clearly not acceptable. Every councilmember and every commissioner has a responsibility to adhere to this requirement for decorum and respect for city staff and the public. I for one, intend to do all I can to ensure compliance with this long-standing requirement.

Trump has consistently utilized a martyr complex throughout the ordeal that has placed him in the sights of four violations of various state and federal laws. Of course, he also has the benefit of appeals, which he has used vigorously over the past several years in an unbelievable stalling strategy that has employed the tactics of “delay, delay, delay.” If anyone has benefitted heavily from such stall tactics, it is surely Mr. Trump, who now wears the distinction of a convicted felon. But would virtually anyone convicted of such transgressions be allowed to manipulate the system? I doubt it.

Justice delayed all too often results in justice denied!

Recent polling by CBS News/You Gov shows that 54 percent of Independents say Trump received a fair trial; overall, 56 percent of U.S. adults say he got a fair trial; 57 percent of U.S. adults say the jury reached the right verdict. Surprisingly, seven in 10 voters feel it is important that verdicts are reached in the remaining open cases before the November election, according to a Morning Consult poll.

While there is little mystery upon my desire to have Trump appear before the remaining trials in advance of Election Day, I am resigned to the fact that it is not only unlikely but virtually impossible at this point. And while I am also pleased with the unanimous verdict of the New York court, there is no need for celebration. I was almost certain that the result of the trial was going to be a hung jury. The unanimity of the verdict reaches far beyond a win or loss; more importantly, it reflects upon the power of our judicial system at a time when the authoritarian-led opposition to institutional norms and structures places a high premium upon dysfunction and chaos.

The recent court case, rather than being rubbed in the opposition’s eyes, should elicit a degree of hope that our democratic government can and will lead the way to rejection of the negativity and special privilege that is all too common in our divided nation. The current activity pitting Republican puppets lining up in opposition to our legal system, our governmental system, the so-called “deep administrative state,” and in general those who project positivity for those who need protection in our society, does not reflect the greater population as a whole. In fact our system of incrementalism, a democratic necessity, has shown in the New York decision a positive outlook that public accountability and adherence and thoughtful deliberation based upon the key precepts that on one is above the law can guide us through the dark spaces that pit us against one another.

We should celebrate the notion that in the most dangerous hours that may lie ahead, we need to dedicate ourselves to ensuring that adherence to our preternatural instincts demands careful deliberation and an open mind to facts, not fiction. This is the true essence of democratic justice. 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.

Democrats are celebrating the guilty verdicts last week, proclaiming the rule of law was reaffirmed, that no one is above the law, even a rich and powerful past president. The millions of Republicans, Independents, and increasing numbers of Democrats that see through this lawfare, are tritely dismissed as “blind cultists.”

Before we genuflect to the omnipotence of the blatantly partisan, and therefore corrupt, Manhattan judicial system, some facts to consider: Alvin Bragg is a far-left, softon-crime DA, who ran for office on a platform to go after Trump, demonstrating an inappropriate bias. Apparently “no one is above the law” doesn’t apply to the real criminals mugging and attacking people in New York, as he downgraded over 50 percent of their felonies to misdemeanors. In stark contrast, he upgraded 34 misdemeanors, which were past the statute of limitations, into felonies against Trump.

FBI Director James Comey chose not to prosecute candidate Hillary Clinton for her crimes in 2016. Special prosecutor Robert Hur didn’t prosecute Joe Biden for knowingly taking classified documents before he was president as he would be hard to convict because he’s a “well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory.” Attorney General Eric Holder was held in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over documents related to the Obama Administration Fast and Furious scandal, with no prosecution, yet

senior Trump aide Peter Navarro is in jail for refusing to testify to Congress.

The misdemeanors against Trump were elevated to felonies by asserting they were designed to influence the election, a first. Interestingly the six-person bipartisan Federal Election Commission (FEC) voted not to investigate Trump over the purported porn star payoff; however, the Clinton campaign and DNC paid $113,000 in fines to the FEC for the infamous Steele Dossier. The Clinton campaign hired a research and intelligence firm to create the discredited dossier, then logged it as a “legal expense.” Sound familiar? That was not only designed to throw the election, they fed their lies to the FBI and drug the country through years of hell culminating in Congress impeaching Trump.

Is Hillary Clinton above the law?

In 2020, Hunter Biden’s laptop was discovered, full of documented felonies. Three weeks before the 2020 election, the New York Post presented emails from the laptop, alleging corruption by Joe Biden. CIA director John Brennan and 50 former intelligence officials signed a public letter that the laptop was Russian disinformation. Media sycophants ran with that story, while intelligence officers colluded with social media platforms to squelch the topic. In 2022 an FBI whistleblower testified to the Senate Judiciary Committee that FBI higher-ups attempted to throttle the Hunter Biden investigation and influence the 2020 election. Polling by Technometrica Institute indicates 79 percent of Americans believe Trump would have won the election in 2020 if they knew the laptop was real, and begrudgingly, everyone now acquiesces to the fact it is real. That is real election interference — who is going to jail for that? This isn’t “whataboutism,” this is the reality of the double standard, which is antithetical to the rule of law. The Democrats through impeachments and unprecedented civil/criminal cases are desperately trying to thwart the Trump campaign, and

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Americans are seeing through it. A recent Harris poll found 58 percent of us (including 36 percent of Democrats) agree the prosecutions are a Democrat strategy to take out a political opponent. This debacle in New York is a harrowing transition for America, whereupon the legal system is used to destroy political opponents. Russia, Venezuela, and the DNC have it down to an art form. Sadly, some conservatives are gearing up for retaliation. John Davidson at The Federalist stated, “The conviction of former President Donald Trump on manufactured charges in a Stalinist show trial this week marks a crossroads for the Republican Party. From now on, the civil war inside the GOP will be between those who understand they must do to Democrats what Democrats have done to Trump, and those who think they can trundle along with business as usual. Put bluntly, Republicans have to make Democrats play by their own rules. They have to inflict pain ruthlessly on Democrats with endless show trials and lawfare, just as Democrats have done to Trump. The leftist radicals who run the Democrat Party only understand power, and they will only stop when they are force-fed their own medicine over and over.”

Forty-seven percent of the country is Republican, 42 percent Democrat according to Gallup. Over twothirds of the states are controlled by Republicans, and the vast majority of counties are Republican. That’s a lot of AGs and DAs in crimson red areas that could indict and imprison Democrat liberal politicians and businessmen. This nightmare scenario is brought to you courtesy of the DNC, an American civil war fought with lawyers, and the Manhattan court is our generation’s Fort Sumter.

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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SIRENS

The following incidents were reported between: may 2 - may 4

 5/2 | Vandalism

A vehicle parked near Morning View Drive was broken into and ransacked. The victim said nothing appeared to have been missing. The window was estimated to cost $500 to repair. There were no security cameras available for evidence.

 5/3 | Vehical Break In

A vehicle parked near Westward Beach was broken into and ransacked. The victim received a notification from her bank of an attempted charge of $1,000 at a Target in Westlake Village. There were no security cameras available for evidence.

 5/4 | Burglary

A lifeguard tower at Topanga State Beach was broken into and ransacked. The lifeguard on duty noticed the front door was ajar and lockbox was vandalized. The inside of the lifeguard tower was not vandalized. The damage to the lockbox was estimated to cost $40 to repair. There were no security cameras available for evidence.

Blood Drive today at City Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Malibu, please give the gift of life by donating blood at the City of Malibu and American Red Cross Community Blood Drive on Thursday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at City Hall (23825 Stuart Ranch Road).

Summer Recreation Program Outreach Day set for June 8

Join the Community Services Department staff to learn about the city’s summer recreation programs and events on Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Malibu Bluffs Park. Ask questions, get to know the staff, learn about summer programs and play games to win prizes. For information about the city’s summer recreation programs, get the Summer Recreation Guide and City Newsletter at malibucity. org/335/Community-Services. Sign up for programs on the Registration webpage at parksrecreation.ci.malibu.ca.us/default.aspx.

Lane opens westbound into Malibu; overnight Caltrans work makes big impact near Sunset Blvd.

Traffic is expected to ease traveling westbound from Pacific Palisades into Malibu now that Caltrans opened a second westbound lane north of Sunset Boulevard. The right-hand lane on westbound Pacific Coast Highway at Porto Marina Way has been blocked for 10 weeks following a landslide that’s been encroaching on the highway for 70 years. Mud and rocks finally gave way after intense rainstorms, completely taking out the right lane causing a choke point affecting traffic on Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset Boulevard, and even the Interstate 10 freeway.

During the overnight hours of May 30, Caltrans crews were able to reconfigure and restripe lanes by shifting traffic to the ocean side and by using the southbound shoulder to open another lane. While two lanes will remain open in both directions during the daytime hours of 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Work will continue in the evenings and lanes will be re -

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duced to one in each direction from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. so Caltrans can add K-rail at the base of what’s known as the Tramonto Slide and to add more signage. Due to the instability of the slide, the northbound lane will remain closed until Caltrans, the City of Los Angeles, and private property owners devise a plan to remove the slide from its origin point above Pacific Coast Highway.

City holds community meetings on vacant lands

The city is conducting a robust outreach and engagement program to collect feedback from every part of the community, representing as many people and views as possible. Nearly 100 residents shared ideas and discussed the future of Malibu’s five vacant properties (totaling more than 61 acres) at the first meeting for the Malibu Community Lands Project on May 21. Save the date for the upcoming community lands meetings

Thursday, June 13, 6 p.m., location TBD.

For more information, including the dates for future meetings, the link to the survey, and background information, visit the project website at malibucommunitylands.org.

Tech help for seniors for the Malibu Community Lands Project

As part of the city’s outreach and engagement program on the future of the city’s five community lands, the Malibu Senior Center staff will be available to assist seniors with taking the online survey to give their input on Wednesday, June 5, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Senior Center at City Hall. RSVPs are required. For more information or to RSVP, contact the Malibu Senior Center at (310) 456-2489, ext. 357 or MalibuSeniorCenter@MalibuCity.org.

Upcoming events at Third Space in Malibu

The community is invited to join Third Space Malibu’s Kidd’s Jewelry Heist “Jewelry-Making Experience” every Sunday throughout June from 12 to 5 p.m. Those who attend can create their own necklaces, bracelets, keychains, and earrings during an hour-long session with the help of a mentor. Participants can take home two unique pieces of jewelry each. If interested, please RSVP at thirdspacemalibu.org.

All ages are welcome to join a light run aimed at enhancing movement skills and promoting better mental and physical health.

“Sip & Shop” Sustainable Fashion Makers will meet on Tuesday, June 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Third Space. Enjoy complimentary champagne and shop for local, handmade, and sustainable products while getting to know local creatives and the story behind their brands. Meeting is located at 23357 Pacific Coast Highway, at the Malibu Village.

Summer season PCH safety and beach messaging

With Memorial Day Weekend signaling the start of the busy summer beach season, Malibu prepares to welcome millions of visitors. The city is posting messages to help keep PCH, beaches and trails, and Malibu’s neighborhoods safe, clean and beautiful for residents, visitors, cyclists, pedestrians, and other motorists all summer long.

• Please help keep PCH safe for residents, visitors, cyclists, pedestrians, and other motorists this summer!Celebrate responsibly, don’t drink and drive. Designate drivers, use taxis or rideshares, or go sober! Report intoxicated drivers by calling 911. Please watch for pedestrians and cyclists crossing PCH and cars pulling in and out of beach parking!

• Please help keep Malibu’s beaches, trails, and neighborhoods clean and beautiful all summer! Pack it in, pack it out. Please don’t litter, and if you see trash, please pick it up and put in a trash container!

Parking Enforcement Action

On May 15, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) and the Sheriff’s Volunteers on Patrol (VOPs) conducted an overnight parking enforcement operation throughout PCH

in Malibu. The operation resulted in five towed vehicles, one DUI arrest, more than 60 citations for vehicles in violation of the city’s ordinance restricting overnight parking of oversized vehicles on PCH, expired vehicle registrations, and more. The city will continue to work in partnership with LASD to ensure overnight parking restrictions are continuously enforced throughout PCH to proactively address the issue of vehicular homelessness and improve public safety and quality of life in Malibu.

Housing Element

Draft #5 submitted to state

After a seven-day public review period concluded on the fifth revision of the 2021-2029 Housing Element Draft, staff submitted the draft to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on May 7. This was part of the settlement the city reached with with California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Gov. Gavin Newsom, and HCD that will enable Malibu to reach compliance with the state’s Housing Element Law. With technical support from the state, the city will adopt a housing plan by Sept. 23, to allow for the development of 79 housing units, 47 of which must be affordable to low- and very low-income households. The agreement is related to Cali-

fornia’s sixth Housing Element Update Cycle for the 2021-2029 time period. For more information, visit malibucity.org/ housingelement.

Updates on City of Malibu projects

CALTRANS — PCH AT BIG ROCK

One lane of northbound PCH remains closed near Big Rock Drive due to an active landslide. Over the past few weeks, the majority of large rocks have descended.

CALTRANS — SOLSTICE CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT WORK

One lane of northbound PCH is diverted into the center media just before Corral Canyon for a project to repair or replace culverts along PCH to restore endangered fish habitat, and to replace the Solstice Creek Bridge. Watch for active construction with workers and work vehicles, and a 30 mph speed limit.

CITY OF MALIBU PROJECTS

MALIBU PCH SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT

Crews are currently working westward near Carbon Canyon, and have bored and installed approximately 25,000 linear feet of conduit. Additional crews are

Thu jun 6

BLOOD DRIVE AT CITY HALL

Malibu, please give the gift of life by donating blood at the City of Malibu and American Red Cross Community Blood Drive on Thursday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at City Hall in the multipurpose room.

sat jun 8

MALIBU LITTLE LEAGUE

CLOSING DAY CEREMONY

Join the Malibu Little League on Saturday, June 8, at 8 a.m. for the Closing Day ceremony at Malibu Bluffs Park. Cars will meet to decorate floats in the parking lot on Cross Creek Road and Pacific Coast Highway. Parade floats depart the parking lot at 8 a.m. Parents may pick up and deliver kids to the Malibu Bluffs Park from the OLM parking lot. Closing day ceremony begins at 9 a.m. at Malibu Bluffs Park. Championship games begin at 10:30 a.m., second game is at 1 p.m.

wen jun 12

WEEDING DAY AT POINT

DUME NATURE PRESERVE

Get your hands dirty and feel good doing your part! This event held every second Wednesday of the month is to remove invasive plant species by hand-pulling. Bring gardening gloves, water, a hat,

and sunscreen. Parking available at Point Dume Entrance (limited two-hour free parking), Westward Beach County Parking Lot (hourly rate), and Westward Beach Road (free).

The next Weeding event is on Wednesday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Point Dume Natural Preserve. Link to volunteer: m.signupgenius.com/#!/ showSignUp/20F0E49A9AD2FAB9-monthly1. thu jun 13

MAKE A SUCCULENT SAND TERRARIUM AT THE MALIBU LIBRARY

T errariums are a great way to add a little greenery to your desk. Join the Malibu Library as we make some colorful succulent sand terrariums on Thursday, June 13, from 4 to 5 p.m. Learn about the history of terrariums and their growth in popularity over the years. For ages 13-17. Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party, including kids. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees. To register visit lacountylibrary.org/location/ malibu-library/. Earn badges and prizes as you log reading & activities. Visit LACountyLibrary.org/Summer-Discovery to learn more and sign up!

PARK TALES: READING OLYMPIANS

Preschool storytime at Bluffs Park on Thursday, June 13, from 10 to 11 a.m. For ages 2-5. Park Tales is a fun and educational program for the entire family. Children and their caregivers will listen to stories narrated by a Malibu Library librarian,

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create an art activity, and enjoy a complimentary snack. Register online at MalibuCity.org/Register Bluffs Park is located at 24250 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu.

fri jun 14

SMARTY PANTS STORY TIME AT THE MALIBU LIBRARY

Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school-readiness skills and having fun at the Malibu Library from 10 to 11 a.m. For ages 2-5 with their parent or caregiver. This program is part of Smart Start at the Library, LA County Library’s collection of programs and services for early learners ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party, including kids. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees.

sat jun 15

HHW/E-WASTE COLLECTION AT CITY HALL

Properly dispose of certain types of household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronic waste on Tuesday, June 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Malibu City Hall. All containers must be clearly labeled to identify the contents. Maximum amount of paint/motor oil accepted is 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip. Participants are strongly encouraged to remain in their vehicles.

Accepted materials list:

Paint (water-based only)

• Used motor oil

• Anti-freeze

• Automotive and household

batteries

Compact fluorescent bulbs (unbroken)

• Electronics

The city schedules its events on the third Saturday in February, April, June, August, and October. Rain cancels event. Visit www.888CleanLA.com for information about the county’s HHW events.

PADDLE OUT IN CELEBRATION OF LIFE: DEREK SCHIMMING

Join the Malibu community on Saturday, June 15, at Zuma Beach tower 14 at 5:30 p.m. for a paddle out for Derek Schimming. A celebration of life will follow at the Malibu Bungalows at 7:30 p.m. Location is 21201 Pacific Coast Highway

CORRAL CANYON FIRE SAFETY ALLIANCE

The Corral Canyon Fire Safety Alliance invites the community to their summer community event on Saturday, June 15, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the site of our future Fire Station on 26300 Cool Glen Way. Event includes “Hands On” fire fighting demonstrations for kids of all ages, introduction of our new firetruck, fire insurance information and options, updated status of the new Call Fire Station build, silent auction and fundraising, catered food, and information on the Call Fire Fighter program, Community Brigade, and Arson Watch. Free radios for residents.

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jun 19

CITY HALL CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH

Malibu City Hall will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. 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.

jun 25

MALIBU LIBRARY SPEAKER SERIES: AUTHOR THOMAS LEVENSON

cians Who Reinvented Money, Panicked a Nation, and Made The World Rich.” Levenson is also a columnist for the Boston Globe’s Ideas section, contributes regularly to The Atlantic Monthly online, and has over the years published numerous articles in a wide range of magazines, newspapers, and online venues.

This event takes place at Malibu Library. RSVPs are required. Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party, including kids. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees. To register visit lacountylibrary. org/location/malibu-library/. wen jun 26

EXPLORE 3D PRINTING: SPIRAL ART

Create spiral art using a 3D printed spirograph at the Malibu Library from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Watch a 3D printer create the components and draw your own colorful geometric patterns. For children, ages 5-12 with their parent or caregiver. This program is part of the Summer Discovery Program at Malibu Library.

EMILY SHANE FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER

Join The Emily Shane Foundation on Wednesday, June 26, at ISLA for a fundraiser event from 4 to 10 p.m. A percentage of the purchases will be donated to the foundations SEA Program which empowers underserved middle schoolers across LA. Located at 2424 Main St. in Santa Monica. Reservations can be made by calling (310) 310-2137 or by visiting Resy.

ONGOING

FARMERS MARKET

SPACE MALIBU

The community is invited to join Third Space Malibu’s Kidd’s Jewelry Heist “Jewelry-Making Experience” every Sunday throughout May from 12 to 5 p.m. Those who attend can create their own necklaces, bracelets, keychains, and earrings during an hour-long session with the help of a mentor. Participants can take home two unique pieces of jewelry each. If interested, please RSVP at thirdspacemalibu.org/pages/ workshops.

BRIDGE GROUP

I f you have never played bridge, here is your chance to learn! Beginners and experienced players are welcome to play with this relaxed bridge group every Friday at the Malibu Senior Center from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. A friendly and welcoming long-standing group welcomes all levels of players. Led by volunteer Vin Joshi.

KNITTING

Join the City of Malibu’s Community Services Department and Sheila Rosenthal for a knitting workshop that takes place on Mondays and Fridays at 9:00 a.m. This program is a welcoming gathering space for fiber artists that fosters community through open stitch. Make a scarf, hat, blanket, or homemade gift. No experience necessary. Please bring size eight needles and one skein of yarn. This is an ongoing, drop-in program. Instructed by Sheila Rosenthal.

RELAXING THROUGH COLORING

The art of coloring activates different areas of the brain, using logic, forming colors, and creativity. Join this free, unstructured program. Instructed by Judy Merrick. Complimentary program. Visit malibucity.org for dates and times.

Participants will focus on increasing flexibility, balance, circulation, and muscle tone while learning to relax through breathing techniques. Bring yoga blocks and a mat. Instructed by Marsha Cooper. $5 per class. Visit malibucity.org for dates and times. Submission

Malibu Library Speaker Series presents author and MIT professor Thomas Levenson discussing his book “Money for Nothing: The Scientists, Fraudsters and Corrupt Politi -

The Malibu Farmers Market returns to the Library Plaza on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., located at 23555 Civic Center Way, adjacent to the library. For updates, follow up on instagram @malibufarmersmarket.

STRETCH AND STRENGTH

‘JEWELRY-MAKING EXPERIENCE’ AT THIRD

ROBERT JOSEPH AHOLA

OCTOBER 19, 1938 – MAY 10, 2024

Robert Joseph Ahola, a luminous beacon in the worlds of literature, film, and athletics, has died at the age of 85.

Robert was a prolific author, playwright, producer, and director whose contributions enriched not only the arts but also the spiritual fabric of his community. Born to Willfred and Laura Ahola in Minnesota in 1938, Robert’s Christian faith was a cornerstone throughout his life, influencing his ethical outlook and inspiring his extensive charitable work.

In 2012, Robert found his soulmate in Susan Denaker, an accomplished English/ American actress. The two were married in a beautiful oceanfront ceremony at a private estate in Malibu, California, in 2014 that reflected their shared spiritual values. Robert took great joy in supporting Susan in her numerous artistic endeavors. Robert and Susan would become inseparable. Frequently out and about with friends and colleagues in the entertainment world, Robert and Susan were rarely seen without the company of their beloved dog, Bodhi.

Susan offered the following statement: “Robert Joseph Ahola was simply the kindest, most brilliant, and most loving man I have ever known; Politically savvy, philosophically extremely wise, tough as one would expect of a rugby-playing Marine, and yet surprisingly soft and whimsical inside. He could anthropomorphize anything, from the plants on our roof garden to a battered and neglected dog toy, he would talk about their feelings and mean it. He was the love of my life and healed so many parts of me. Maybe we healed each other, but our dance together was far too brief. From our first meeting on March 11, 2012, to the day he transitioned and beyond, we both knew that we were home. I will miss him more than words can ever say.”

At the helm of Galahad Films, Robert’s prolific output included a multitude of plays, films, commercials, and documentaries that graced stages and screens worldwide. His playwrighting prowess was evident in works such as The Last Othello, HIGH TEA/With His Excellency, Judas Agonistes and Dr. Max Love. His screenwriting included projects like WORLD CLASS/The Jerry Quarry Story and One Hour of Madness and Joy, a poignant drama inspired by Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass, as well as dozens of film and TV scripts as yet unproduced.

An impassioned environmentalist and advocate for animal rights, Robert’s literary contributions included fourteen published books, among them The Silent Healer and the visionary fictions of The Return of the Hummingbird Wizard and I, Dragon. He gave his significant literary talent to numerous ghostwriting projects, uncredited in many of them. His life’s work was underpinned by a commitment to making a difference, reflected in titles like 101 Ways to Make a Difference.

A cultural savant, Robert’s life was a journey through diverse landscapes and languages, from the historic streets of Europe to the dynamic scenes of Central America, and even humorously claiming Texas as a “foreign country.” His global perspective enriched his narratives, whether penned, performed, or projected onto screens.

In his later years, Robert applied his visionary talents to the wellness industry, helping to develop over 100 products that promoted not only physical well-being but also spiritual mindfulness.

A respected figure at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, Robert was deeply involved with the Pepperdine Crest Associates since 1989 and significantly shaped lives as the Head Coach of the Pepperdine Men’s Rugby Team. Leading the team to over 200 victories from 2000 to 2024, Robert viewed sports as a platform for instilling values and building character, often integrating his faith into coaching to inspire and guide his players. During his tenure as Head Coach, Robert borrowed from his much-admired Marcus Aurelius of ancient Rome for the team’s enduring and inspiring slogan: “Strength and Honor.” Robert coached his final Pepperdine Rugby Alumni Match on Sunday, March 17, 2024. In tribute to his legacy, Pepperdine is establishing an endowment in his name, ensuring that his spiritual and professional contributions are remembered.

Beyond the rugby field, Robert enriched Pepperdine’s cultural landscape as a guest judge at the university’s Songfest program, a participant in Reel Stories, and a mentor to a legion of students. Jim Gash, President of Pepperdine University, extolled him as a “treasure to Pepperdine and the Malibu community—a mentor, a coach, and a steadfast leader.”

Echoing this sentiment, Heidi Bernard, former Executive Director of the Pepperdine Crest Associates, described Robert as “a gentleman and a Renaissance man,” whose presence was a gift to all who knew him.

Chris Garcia, who served as President and Captain of the Pepperdine Men’s Rugby Team, reflected on Robert’s impact: “Robert was an extraordinary mentor and leader, a true patriot who loved God, country, nature, and all he met. His impact on my life and the lives of my teammates is irreplaceable—there will never be another like him.”

Robert’s legacy is a kaleidoscope of artistic brilliance, community leadership, and global influence—a legacy that will continue to inspire through the annals of time and the echoes of his creative spirit.

Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Susan, his stepdaughter, Chloe, his beloved dog, Bodhi, and approximately six hundred former collegiate rugby players who will always know him as, “Coach.”

Pending environmental impact bond measures moving forward amid state budget crisis

Legislators have reached halftime in efforts to get their bills through for November election

By BARBARA BURKE Special to Malibu Times

In the attenuated game of state-elected legislators passing laws and bond measures for consideration by the citizenry in the November election, lawmakers reached what is tantamount to halftime on May 24, the deadline for bills to successfully pass out of their house of origin. Specifically, Assembly bills had to work their way

applicable committees in that body and proceed to the Assembly for consideration.

In the Assembly, bills with environmental designations often are assigned to the Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee, the Committee on Natural Resources and Water, or the Energy, Utilities and Communication Committee. Sometimes, bills are assigned to multiple committees. After passing through their assigned policy committees, proposed bills go before their respective houses for a full vote. If they overcome all those hurdles, then they go to the other legislative body.

Sen. Ben Allen (Dist. 24), who represents Malibu, is the lead author of SB

nance projects for items such as “drought, flood, and water resilience, wildfire, forest and coastal resilience, mitigation of extreme heat, biodiversity and nature-based climate solutions, climate smart agriculture, park creation and clean energy programs.”

A similar proposed measure, Assembly Bill 1567, would — if approved by voters — authorize funds for projects such as clean energy, heat mitigation, drought preparation, safe drinking water, wildlife prevention. Both of those measures passed their respective houses of origin. However, Gov. Gavin Newsom has not endorsed either proposed measure.

blymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, seeks to expand the anti-plastic laws to encompass thicker plastic bags that are now offered in some stores near Malibu. ACA 16 attempts to honor environmental rights in the California constitution and its sponsor, Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, remains hopeful that he will collect the necessary two-thirds in both houses and that Newsom’s signature by the June 27 deadline to qualify for the ballot. The provision is urged by Bryan, who dubs it a “green amendment,” and who makes the point that an environmental rights amendment in the state constitution would enable advocates to sue the federal

to advocate passage of the bond proposals. Senator Allen advocates that his proposed bond measure, SB 867, is a critical path measure. He has stated, “California urgently needs to invest in solutions to mitigate the worst impacts of climate change.” Aug. 31 is sine die, the final day for each house to pass bills and the date marks the final recess for the 2024 legislative session. For now, bond negotiations concerning proposed bonds that would affect the environment are one of many items on the bond negotiations’ agendas and they will be considered along with proposed bonds addressing housing and schools.

The takeaway: If a reader wants to see proposed bonds relating to environmental issues proceed to Newsom’s office for his signature, it’s time to call Sacramento and

cable mesh up on the hillside on the steep slope,” Medina said. “That will require occasional onenating traffic, but we’ll keep the community apprised when that is going to occur.” The alternatingyon temporary stop light on PCH will remain until further notice.essary. “For the time being it’sMedina advises drivers to check quickmap.dot.ca.gov for the latest

Community attends annual Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station Open House over the weekend

Community members were able to meet and greet various public safety units

By SAMANTHA BRAVO Of The

The Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station held its annual Open House over the weekend, giving community members an opportunity to meet their local law enforcement officers, discuss public safety issues, and get a tour of the Sheriff’s Department.

Brian Knott of the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s community relations team said the annual event is held for the community to meet the different vendors.

“We have everyone from the CERT team, we invite the fire department, we have the water district, we have different vendors,” Knott said. “It’s a family event, to have the family come out.”

Knott estimated 500 people in attendance.

“Each year it gets bigger and bigger, and each year we try to do better and better,” Knott said.

Commander Mark Reyes and Capt.

Jennifer Seetoo were at the Open House meeting members of the community and families of the department.

“This is a great place to be today, I know a lot of people brought their family members, it’s great,” Reyes said.

Since the contract with California High-

way Patrol, Reyes said, “Traffic and enforcement is their cup of tea; and when you see a CHP officer, it makes everyone slow down, so having those cars on PCH is a great idea; I believe they’re doing a great job, and they’re making a big impact.”

Reyes said Seetoo has been doing a great job as captain.

“Capt. Seetoo is loved in this community,” Reyes said. “She knows all the key players by their first name, so she’s doing a great job managing this station.”

For the Open House, Reyes said he heard the miniature horses and the SWAT team were a big success.

“It’s amazing to see how many jobs we have here,” he said. “We’re hiring, and a lot of young kids don’t realize all the oppor-

tunities in the Sheriff’s Department that we have.”

The event included equipment and booths from Malibu Search and Rescue, Volunteers on Patrol, the K-9 Unit, Sheriff’s Mounted Posse (horse patrols), Mini Therapy Horses, as well as horse rescue equipment, a Sheriff’s Department helicopter, and jail tours.

Malibu Volunteers on Patrol (VOP) team leader Mark Russo said they answered questions about the sheriff’s and volunteer program.

“They’re not aware that not only do they have patrol like we do, but they have Arson Watch they have the disaster communication, so they have a number of volunteer programs that they can do,” Russo said. “A

lot of it is informational on what you can do and how you can volunteer for the station.”

The event was held the week after the Memorial Day weekend, and Russo said parking was an issue.

“Summer always brings the crowds for us, the beach was a little overcast, but we still saw a steady stream of people coming to the beach, the hiking trails were extremely busy so we were out there,” Russo said. “When people park illegally, a lot of time they’re creating an obstruction and road hazard, so we do the best to educate and enforce, but it was busy, we had a lot of people in Malibu, but nothing major that went on.”

The station is located at 27050 Agoura Road in Agoura. For more information, call the station at (818) 878-1808.

sent of the governed, a democracy in a republic, a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support its Constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies.”

Speaking about Malibu’s DAR chapter’s decision to award this year’s Excellence In Historic Preservation Award to The Malibu Times, its owners Nic and Hayley Mattson, and journalists Judy Abel, Samantha

Bravo, and Barbara Burke, Grimes stated, “The Malibu Times was founded in 1946 by Reeves Templeman and William Macfadyen.” Grimes also noted that The Malibu Times publishes DBAs, name changes, Los Angeles County notices, probates, trustee sales, summons, and also serves as the official newspaper for all City of Malibu legal notices. Abel, who has lived in Malibu for 30 years, was once a broadcaster and thoroughly enjoys serving as a Malibu Times reporter. In accepting her award, she noted that receiving information and ideas from members of the Malibu community is key to her succeeding as a local journalist. “I get my ideas for many of my articles from people just like you folks attending this event,” Abel said.

Commenting on the award’s significance, Burke noted, “The right to a free press is grounded in our First Amendment, and it is imperative

that we protect that right. We can only do so when, as Judy said, there is communication between journalists and community members.”

At first blush, some readers may incredulously inquire, “Why view weekly journalism — which is grounded in reporting current events — as historic preservation?”

The rationale: a local newspaper is the repository, as Grimes noted, for official notices that must be published in a local publication. That’s true. However, even more fundamentally, the voices and viewpoints afforded to a community in a local publication and the collective narrative such articles engender ultimately preserve current events, that over time, become our local history. Thus, in that sense, newspapers preserve history. Oh that we do so in the spirit of The American Creed!

On Saturday, June 1, members of the community attended the annual Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station Open House. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT.

Malibu Times

speed cameras on PCH.

“The stop sign was my first inspiration, so instead of S-T-O-P, I thought of ‘Slow the ***k down,” Crosby said. “Here in Malibu, surfers are constantly running down PCH, which is also a real danger when people are speeding, so putting the surfboard in the hand of the family running across and the boogie board and the PCH sign.”

Crosby and Park also attended the City Council

time the public was nice,” but Seider said, others were belligerent and physically threatened him.

In April 2020, the CCC threatened the Seiders with accumulating fines up to $5 million if they did not remove the two 8-inch by 10-inch signs under their home. Neighboring homes also had “Private Property” signs posted; however, only the Seiders were targeted. “You can’t go after everybody,” Seider speculated.

The couple then applied for a sign permit with the City of Malibu. However, Malibu’s Local Implementation Plan, written by the CCC, did not allow for signage that attempted to distinguish between public and private property, according to the interpretation of the then-Planning Department director. At issue was the mean high tide line that could vary over time depending on sea level rise or loss of sand. The Seiders’ permit was therefore denied.

“That sounded like a restriction on my freedom of speech,” Seider said “about posting a sign on my

meeting on May 28 to invite the community to the event on Thursday but to also hand the councilmembers free T-shirts. Park posted on social media, “STFD! Slow the F down on one side and on the other, the lovely view of Malibu, along the beautiful Pacific Coast Highway. We want to protect it and everyone living and traveling up and down it.”

Park said the anonymous donor generously funded the creation and manufacturing of the T-shirts to honor the cause of being safe on PCH, as well as to show respect for those victims who have lost their

where public and private is you’re not allowed to say it. That kind of prohibition against speech based on its content in advance of your even saying it is unconstitutional,” he was advised.

The Seiders turned to the Pacific Legal Foundation, who took their case. In 2021, the PLF filed against the CCC, citing First Amendment speech rights. The CCC tried to have the case dismissed, but was denied. Eventually the judge required mediation with a magistrate and the parties entered into a series of discussions, resulting in a February CCC staff recommendation that the Seiders be granted a permit for their signage. According to Seider, “the judge said, ‘You cannot prohibit someone from putting up a sign that’s truthful and accurate just because it might not be accurate sometime in the future.’ It’s the CCC’s fear that people will put up signs that are not truthful and discourage people from using the beach that it’s entitled to.

“The beach below the mean high tide line belongs to everybody,” Seider stated. “People can now put up a sign that designates

ment, the permitted sign verbiage is: “PUBLIC ACCESS EXTENDS 25 FEET LANDWARD OF THE MEAN HIGH TIDE LINE; NO PUBLIC ACCESS ALLOWED ON THE PRIVATE PROPERTY FROM THERE TO THE HOUSE.”

Presumably, for beachfront properties without public access deed restrictions like the Seiders’, similar language without the reference to 25 feet should be permissible.

The Seiders, who were forced to take down the signs during the legal process, reattached the signs when their permit was approved in March. The couple claims the beach is now calmer without trespassers. Feedback online has been positive.

“I thinks it’s nice that I was able to do something for everybody and it makes me feel good when I can do something of value for my neighborhood,” Seider said.

“One of the most valuable things we have in Malibu is the feeling of neighborhood. It’s what most people when they’re looking for places to live look for. They want something where people care about each other. It so happens we

lives on PCH.

“We tried to include all the major landmarks that you think of when you’re on PCH and just show all the life that exists on PCH, and we want to protect by slowing everyone down and making it a safer place,” Pearson said. “Tracy has a lot of great friends who were here and it’s also great because even if people didn’t make it to the show, this is a small enough town that all the shirts coming out, the word is going to spread that this can be the starting point and it can go around.”

Crosby said she commutes from Thousand Oaks to

her art studio on PCH.

“I come here pretty much everyday from Thousand Oaks, and I just love it here and want to keep it safe,” Crosby said. Crosby has also met Michel and Ellen Shane, the parents of 13-year-old Emily Shane, who was tragically killed on PCH on April 3, 2010.

The people in attendance enjoyed music and mocktails on Thursday night. The following day Pearson went to social media to thank everyone who attended and said more T-shirts are still available at Tracy Park Gallery.

COMMUNITY SPTLIGHT

The Tracy Park Gallery in Malibu was the site for a giveaway of T-shirts advocating for speed cameras on Pacific Coast Highway. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT

Planning Commission motions to continue the antenna tower to a date uncertain

The opening of the Sheriff’s substation is also delayed due to inadequate staffing

By SAMANTHA BRAVO Of The Malibu Times

The Planning Commission took more than half of its Monday, June 3, meeting to address the satellite antenna located at the Santa Monica College (SMC)-Malibu Campus, as well as at the Sheriff’s substation located beside the campus.

“The bottom line is this: the City of Malibu and the citizens deserve the finest public safety they can get, the County of Los Angeles is committed to providing that, and this tower is essential to further our commitment,” Malibu/Lost Hills Sgt. Chris Soderlund said at the Planning

another 510 parking citations,” Soderlund said.

In addition, 46 vehicles were towed, and Soderlund thanked the City Council for approving the temporary tow yard at Malibu High School for the summer.

Mayor Pro Tem Doug Stewart and Uhring thanked Soderlund for the report.

“The amount of speeding that I saw was much less than what has been in the past,” Uhring said. “You guys are doing something out there that made an impression on those folks and slowed them down.”

For council reports, Councilmember Marianne Riggins responded to the previous City Council meeting in regards to the way the council treated the Planning Department staff.

“What occurred in the last meeting was completely unacceptable, and we absolutely need to take a stand here to set the tone as council members and then down to our planning commissioners that we are going to be professionals ourselves and treat our staff as professionals and provide them the respect that they deserve and earned,” Riggins said. “I hope we can move forward with that and also address our behavior appropriately in the future.”

Councilmember Bruce Silverstein asked the city manager if they can get a safety report on a regular basis.

City Manager Steve McClary

Commission meeting on Monday night.

The emergency communications facility includes the substation for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s, and a variance to include height up to 86 feet, 8 inches from a previously approved 75-foot tall tower.

Since the tower was erected in 2022, during the construction of the SMC campus, community members have said the tower is not in compliance with the City of Malibu and the city and planning staff have been working with the county to bring the tower into compliance. Representatives from the county attended the meeting in person to answer lingering questions.

Malibu residents attended the meeting to speak against the antenna tower.

“I’ve seen the other towers that exist, and they don’t look like that monstrous

said they will provide a report at the next city council meeting on June 10.

Stewart responded to the latest meeting and submitted a Letter to the Editor to The Malibu Times. To read the letter, visit page A2.

“I talked to some of the prior councilmembers — they were appalled at what took place,” Stewart said. “I apologize to the public for allowing anything they felt that was unkind to them, and we’re going to try to do a better job going foward, at least I am.”

Uhring responded to the comments in his behavior towards the staff.

“If someone is doing something wrong, how are we going to correct them unless we bring it up to them,” Uhring said. “I am more than happy to give everyone all the respect they deserve — and I do that, but I think some cases they have to go out and earn that respect, and in this case, I don’t think it was done. I’m sorry, it’s not going to make anyone happy, but it’s what I feel ... I think the City Council and the public deserves professional work that comes out of this department, and I don’t think that we got in that case.”

The council approved the Los Angeles County Measure M Transportation Funding Agreement and the Professional Services Agreement for Geotechnical, Coastal Engineering, and Environmental Health Consulting Services.

The council received a report on the Professional Services

thing out there,” Malibu resident Scott Dittrich said. “We do need a communication tower, there’s no question about it, [but] is this one in the right location?”

Members of the Malibu Township Council submitted a letter to Chair John Mazza and the Planning Commission.

“The Applicant violated the generous height allowance of maximum 75-feet height above then — existing grade (variance #14-035) by adding fill material around a raised foundation and retaining wall for its pole structure resulting in an increased height above ground level,” the letter states. “The pole should be painted a beige color that matches the COLOR OF THE college, and ALL lights must be removed as the FAA does NOT require them. You can currently see the pole not only from Legacy Park but from Pacific

Agreement with Granicus LLC.

With Councilmember Paul Grisanti absent, the council motioned to move the Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with SDI Presence (Continued from May 13) to the next meeting.

The council received a report on collecting Fees to Implement the California Integrated Waste Management Act within the Malibu Garbage Disposal District.

The council received a report on the Amendment to Malibu Municipal Code Chapters 15.40, 15.42, and 15.44 To Require Additional Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) Requirements for Home Occupation Uses that Place Additional Strain on the OWTS.

The council received a report on the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

McClary said the budget includes the permanent skatepark but may require additional fundraising.

Riggins raised her concern on the delay with the Malibu Bluffs Snack Shack. Public Works Director Rob Duboux said they are working on a proposal schedule as soon as the budget is approved in July. The council approved $100,000 to the Fire Brigade and $25,000 to State Parks. The council motioned to address the Zuma Foundation Inc. Road Race Agreement in a later date.

The next City Council meeting is on June 10. To view the City Council agenda visit: malibucity. org/agendacenter.

Coast Highway in its tall, unsightly glory.

MTC requests denial of this application as there are communications towers already in force that are much lower and completing the same tasks. The County cannot try and profit from this HUGE eyesore with all the safety risks caused from this pole.”

Planning Commissioner Kraig Hill said his main concern was if the tower is in compliance with the code.

“The point is, can we keep it just as safe and do it in a less invasive way?” Hill said.

The delay in the opening of the sheriff’s station was also a concern. In a previous interview, Councilmember Doug Stewart said, “the county has said we cannot open the substation until all outstanding issues are cleared up.”

“There’s no estimated time for it to open, it all has to do with staffing,” Soderlund

said. “We can’t open it without adequate staffing.”

The commission also discussed the possibility of relocating the tower. The county said moving the tower in the mountains would not provide a proper signal.

“This isn’t following the city ordinance to begin with,” Mazza said. “Any other solutions you have, can you make it look like a Christmas tree? Does it absolutely have to be that height? Could it be a sage gray?”

The Planning Commission motioned to continue the item to a date uncertain and have the applicant return with alternative locations, height, design, and the potential reduction of the tower.

To view the public notice visit malibucity.org/DocumentCenter/View/34116/21day-PHN_Wireless-TowerFinal.

The Planning Commission motioned to continue the SMC antenna to a date uncertain and have the applicant return with alternative locations, height, design and potential reduction of the tower. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT.

Malibu Life

‘The Winter’s Tale’ on a Spring night

Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga kicks off 51st season

By JUDY

William Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale” is one of the bard’s trickier plays. Originally published in the First Folio at the end of the Comedies, it has been variously categorized over the years as a late romance, a pastoral, and a problem play. Perhaps in today’s parlance it would be considered a mash-up, a late play that navigates abrupt tonal shifts and contains the most famous (infamous?) stage direction in the English theater: “Exit, pursued by a bear.”

Theatricum Botanicum, the regional treasure nestled under verdant oaks deep in Topanga Canyon, began its 51st season Saturday evening with a radiant production of “The Winter’s Tale.” Under the steady direction of Ellen Geer, daughter of Theatricum’s founders Will Geer and Herta Ware, the cast, which included three generations of the Geer family, ably navigated the play’s various turns. In a featured role, newcomer Sophia Dawson is exuberant as Perdita, a lost princess who reemerges in triumph. The company offers the opportunity to experience one of Shakespeare’s less-frequently performed and more complex plays in the extraordinary outdoor setting of Theatricum Botanicum.

Echoing the work’s journey from tragedy to happy ending (which includes a severe rain storm, natch), the premiere marked the last day of the road closure of Topanga Canyon Boulevard, which will hopefully ensure a successful repertory season for the venerable institution. The other four plays in rotation throughout the summer will include “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “Wendy’s Peter Pan,” a retelling by Ellen Geer of the

timeless J.M. Barrie classic, “Tartuffe: Born Again,” an adaptation of the Moliere comedy, and a new play by Bernardo Cubria, “The Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/LatineVote.”

Rounding out the season is the Under the Oaks series, ending with a tribute to Point Dume’s own Bob Dylan on Sept. 27 with several special guest performances. Visitors to Theatricum Botanicum this

summer will also have the opportunity to explore The Shelter, a newly opened museum with various exhibits that help tell the story of Theatricum’s founding and early years, with items curated from the Woody Guthrie Foundation and the Geer family collection. Woody Guthrie, who played many concerts at the Theatricum along with Pete Seeger, will also be honored on Aug. 3 at the

theater’s annual gala, Echoes in the Forest, hosted this year by actors Wendy Malick and Keith Carradine. The presentation of the Will Geer Humanitarian Award, bestowed annually since 2015, to Woody Guthrie will be accepted by his grandson, Berkeley-based artist Damon Guthrie. It is awarded to an individual who epitomizes and advances human welfare and social justice championed by Will Geer in his lifetime.

As has often been recounted, the origins of the Theatricum Botanicum date to Will Geer’s blacklisting by Hollywood in the 1950s after refusing to name persons who had joined the Communist Party in testimony before Joseph McCarthy’s House Un-American Activities Committee. Geer and his wife, fellow actor Herta Ware, built a

MALIBU’S BEST SHT

Happy Happenstance: Malibou Lake Sirens soar in New Orleans

How a group of local women started to sing together casually, backed up Rick Springfield, and performed in Jazz Fest 2024

By BARBARA BURKE Of The Malibu Times

“We didn’t see these opportunities coming at all!” Malibou Lake resident Shannon Ggem exclaimed with amazement. “We just started practicing together with karaoke tracks and we had the best time doing so! Then, we continually had performance opportunities open up, and, each time that happened, we’d say, ‘Should we?’ and we just kept going and going and going!”

Ggem and a group of women from Malibou Lake kept going, all right: They ended up going all the way to New Orleans in early May to perform at Jazz Fest 2024, backing up Anders Osborne, a guitarist, singer and songwriter who has performed

her way when The Lake Sirens band was formed.”

at Jazz Fest for 35 years, and whose compositions have been performed by none other than country music superstar Tim McGraw, who scored a #1 hit with Osborne’s song, “Watch the Wind Blow By.” Osborne’s compositions also have been covered by artists as diverse as Jonny Lang, Kim Carnes, and Brad Paisley.

The Malibou Lake Sirens consists of Ggem, whose day job is being an interior designer; Sande Alessi, a casting director; Gina Marcione, owner of the Blue Table Restaurant and Wine Bar next to the Can-

yon Club in Agoura; Pamela Vanderland, owner of Malibu Vacation Rentals; and Beth Walker, a college administrator.

Together, those ladies formed their musical group, kept practicing and practicing, improvising and improvising, learning and learning, and then availing themselves of amazingly fun performance opportunities.

“We are a group of dear friends from Malibou Lake,” Alessi said, describing herself as “a self-proclaimed shower singer, who never could have imagined the incredible opportunities that would come

When asked how the adventure began, Alessi shared, “One fateful Tuesday evening, Windy Wagner called us and asked if anyone could rush to her home recording studio, Olive Grove Sound. Windy’s husband, Chad Cromwell, a renowned drummer and producer, was working on a new album for New Orleans-based artist Anders Osborne. They thought it would be fantastic to have women’s voices on a couple of his songs. The Lake Sirens agreed, and their backing vocals impressed Anders Osborne so much that he invited the group to join him on stage at Jazz Fest in New Orleans, where he would be performing as one of the opening artists for the Foo Fighters.” The Malibu Times asked incredulously: Did that really happen?

“We were screaming and jumping around like weirdos,” Alessi recalled. “What are the odds of a newly formed vocal group, made up mostly of inexperienced singers, now performing on stage with a major artist in front of 24,000 people?” Excitement aside, the ladies

ABEL Special to The Malibu Times

(From left) Musician/producer Chad Cromwell, singer (and Cromwell’s wife) Windy Wagner and Malibou Lake Sirens members Pamela Vanderland, Sande Alessi, Beth Walker, Shannon Ggem, and Gina Marcione are shown backstage at Jazz Fest 2024 last month in New Orleans. Photo by Dino Perrucci

Melora Marshall, Tim Halligan, Willow Geer, Max Lawrence, and Ensemble. Photo by Ian Flanders

A conversation with Krista, your friendly neighborhood California Highway Patrol officer

By Benjamin Marcus, Entertainment Editor

In the first week of May, Suzy rolled up to the Malibu Newsstand in her pink truck with two goldens in the back. We had a chat and then a CHP squad car rolled up between Suzy and the newsstand. I thought she was getting busted for whatever, but it was just a friendly CHP officer who liked goldens. Her name is Krista Nolan and her badge number is 21976. I worry about her and any peace officer in a world of desperate desperados and “Fast and Furious” wannabes. We had a chat that I felt should be recorded for all of Malibu to read.

In the past couple months, I saw a Caltrans truck with a dirt scoop flying down PCH west to east and blow through a red light. And a guy in a black Porsche going the same direction went past an LACO sheriff deputy who didn’t pursue. Are you not allowed to pursue just by eyeballing a car blowing past you?

Do you have to have it on radar?

We call it “taking enforcement action,” and as a department we have access to multiple devices and techniques that aid officers with the detection of speed. Techniques such as the utilization of the patrol vehicle speedometer (called pacing), combined with specialized training officers, are able to be certified in the use of LIDAR and RADAR devices and be certified in visual estimation. All tools and techniques aid in the apprehension of speeding vehicles.

Let’s talk about your experience. What’s a nice girl like you doing in a somewhat dangerous job?

I have been an officer with the California Highway Patrol for about six and a half years now. Given this is my career, I strive to take advantage of the extensive training the

department has to offer. I am part of the Protective Services Detail (PSD). I’m also on the Special Response Team (SRT), Field Training Officer (FTO), Advanced Officer Safety Training Instructor (AOST), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Instructor (CPR), Officer In Charge (OIC), RADAR and LIDAR certified, Academy Instructor certified (AICC), Intermediate Accident Investigation trained, and most recently have been selected to attend the Active Shooter Instructor course. All of these trainings have provided me with a deeper knowledge and understanding about my profession and to help me be the best officer I can be.

Where from originally?

Originally, I am from Southern California where I have spent a portion of my career so far.

College?

After graduating high school, I attended two separate colleges within Southern California. My father worked as a rocket scientist and my mother within the automotive industry, there were a wide range of topics that captured my interest including science in particular.

Military?

No prior military experience.

Do you come from a family of law enforcement?

I am currently the only member within my family that is in law enforcement. I worked for California State Parks as a park aide and later promoted to a senior park aide within the visitor services department for five years prior to joining the

California Highway Patrol.

What inspired you to join the Highway Patrol?

First, I would like to say that I joined law enforcement because I believe in what they stand for. Growing up, I would watch the news with my grandparents and would hear the trials and tribulations throughout the world. Law enforcement stuck out to me, how they would run toward the gunfire instead of running away, they would stop a dangerous driver before the driver could harm someone, they would put themselves in harm’s way to protect others. I was able to interact with law enforcement when I began working at some of my first jobs. I would serve them while working at McDonald’s and talk to them and hear their stories and more importantly realized that the officers were people who took an oath to lay their life on the line — which seems forgotten by some, but to me it never did. I envied their courage and wanted to protect others — including my family, friends, and loved ones — and the best way was to join law enforcement where you face the evil head on. I finally decided to go on multiple ride-alongs.

I asked a female CHP officer how she liked her job, and she replied, “I love it, it is the best thing I have ever done.” Now when people ask me how I like my job I find myself echoing her words and reply, “I love it, it’s the best thing I have ever done.”

Can you say how many CHP are patrolling Malibu?

There are currently three officers and one sergeant assigned to the Malibu Task Force. However, road officers patrol Malibu as well periodically.

Why Oh Why?

PERSPECTIVE

By Burt Ross, Contributed Column

Ilied to you, my loyal reader, and I feel terrible about it. At least I am man enough to own up to my transgression to which I will now confess.

Back in April I wrote a column about hyenas in which I stated that if I were lucky enough to land upstairs after my time on Earth, and if I only had one question I could ask the Lord, it would be, “Lord, what were you thinking when you gave the female hyena a pseudo penis?” That was, unfortunately, a lie. The truth is that were I by some miracle to end up in heaven, the one question

began to wonder about the practicalities. “What the heck are we going to wear?” they asked one another. Discussions about high-waisted Spanx, eyelash extensions, Botox, and getting in shape quickly ensued. Some of the ladies are pickleball players, while others started up at the local Pilates studio.

Rehearsals at Olive Grove Sound became a riotous adventure each week, starting with a Weight Watchers-friendly potluck and accompanied by lively catch-up sessions focusing on the ladies’ personal lives. The band members cherish their close friendships and their discussions are always accompanied by a bottle of wine.

“We adore each other. Each of us brings a different element to the table,” Alessi explains. “Windy, being a seasoned pro singer, knows our strengths and how to assign parts that suit us best. She also encourages us to make the songs our own.”

Although Wagner, who is a background singer for Anders Osborne’s Jazz Fest performances, and Cromwell’s spouse, helped to open doors for the Malibou Lake Sirens to have the opportunity to perform with Osborne, the Sirens passed through those doors on their way to success based on their own merit and on their own raw talent and after diligently working very hard. Wagner, a leading session vocalist has appeared on songs with a myriad of famous and top recording artists, including Britney Spears, Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus, Joe Walsh, Barbra Streisand, Ringo Starr, and Malibu’s own Rick Springfield. Wagner was instrumental in having the Malibou Lake Sirens play background for Springfield’s performance of “Jessie’s Girl” at an event celebrating the re-opening of Wagner’s recording studio that burned down in the Woolsey Fire. Wagner is also well known for her local vocal workshops, where she focuses on making sure that classically trained musicians bring out the emotions inherent in each verse in songs

Can you say what your beat/routine is?

I patrol within the city limits of Malibu, all 21 beautiful miles of it. There is no routine.

Do you hide out behind billboards like those old ‘60s TV shows or are you always on the move? Or is that classified?

There are no billboards within Malibu big enough for me to hide behind, but that would be a nostalgic photo. I prefer to be on the move, and continuously conduct in-view patrol so that my presence will serve as a visual deterrent to slow down motorists.

What kind of reaction do you get when you approach speeders and others?

It is important to note, that when I make traffic enforcement stops, I think of the four innocent girls that were tragically killed on PCH as well as others that have been hurt or affected. A cellphone ticket, speeding, or unsafe lane change are factors that could cause accidents and unfortunately, as law enforcement we see the aftermath of what those violations could do.

Yes everyone who lives in Malibu has seen, heard, dealt with those aftermaths.

Therefore, the reactions I receive are mixed. Some are understanding while others are not. Something to keep in mind for officers as well as the public is that when they are getting pulled over, it could be their first encounter with law enforcement so a professional demeanor is important. However, their demeanor varies. At the end of the day, officers are there to provide the highest level of safety, service and security.

Have you rescued people ever? How often do you get to help people who are in distress?

Throughout my career thus far, I have encountered situations that have been life-altering for those involved, whether they or their families have been affected. I have performed life-saving measures, helped people escape a trapped vehicle, [helped] emotionally from anxiety attacks to mental health episodes, those who have been physically attacked, robbed, and stabbed. Again, being able to be there to aid them, protect them and give some form of reassurance. The average person goes

through a handful of life-altering events whereas as officers, we encounter hundreds or even thousands life-altering events.

Have you ever had someone resist you physically?

I would like to note that being a female officer in a male-dominated field, I take pride that my training is not different in any way shape or form just because I am female. The training I am given is the same as my male counterparts. The public will not simply “go easy” on me because I am female, and I would not expect them to. Therefore, I train constantly whether that may be work-related training or outside training in my personal time. Never stop training. However, given the fact that I am female, I have taken more specialized training to assist me in when the time comes if force needs to be used which I have used multiple times. De-escalation is ideal but dependent of the situation and circumstances every situation is fluid and ever-changing that is where training comes in. When an officer encounters a less than ideal situation, we look at what is objectively reasonable under the totality of the circumstances.

I would ask the Lord is, “Why oh why did you make everything I love to eat bad for me?” I could have asked the flip side of that question, “Why did you make everything I don’t like to eat good for me?”

The start of the summer, which is unofficially Memorial Day weekend, did not go well for me, meaning I ate like there was no tomorrow. My friend Brad Smith had a few people over to his beautiful Malibu home for a delicious lunch. Brad provided an assortment of cheeses followed by a variety of plump rotisserie hot dogs accompanied by potato salad. Kari Clark brought scrumptious home-made chili, and I helped myself to a sizable portion.  It was the best chili I have ever eaten. Then we all gorged on Diane Carter’s  lemon olive oil cake topped with vanilla icing, a veritable masterpiece. And then the food orgy continued when we devoured a mound of Randy’s donuts brought by Tom Dolezel.

The food was all to die for, which is exactly my point. If I keep eating all this delicious fare, there is no question my days are numbered. The more I eat, the more I want to eat. You are not going to believe what I am about to tell you, and I should be ashamed to reveal it, but when I left Brad’s home, I suggested to my bride that we pick up some Pepperdine burritos at Howdy’s for dinner.

I have noted that I no longer walk, but rather I waddle. And so every time I see something truly delicious like ice cream, pizza, cake, etc., I can only ask our Lord, “Why Oh Why?”

that they perform. She taught such skills to members of the Malibou Lake Sirens as well.

When asked what it was like to back up Springfield, the Sirens provided fun responses.

“Windy had a potluck, and we ladies were just enjoying singing with fiends and the next thing we knew, we were on stage backing Rick up!” Ggem said jovially.

Sirens member Pamela Vanderland chimed in adding, “Performing on such an iconic song as ‘Jessie’s Girl’ with the writer and star who performed the song was a kick in the pants! Having raised my kids in Malibu, and being a 25-year resident, I was used to seeing Rick at Malibu Fitness, Trancas Market, Malibu West, and where I lived in Malibu Park. It was a pleasure to be on stage with a Malibu sweetheart and he is universally liked for good reason!”

Pausing to reflect further, Vanderland added, “Rick’s inviting a bunch of tipsy, older gals onstage to sing with him, with no idea as to whether we could even carry a tune or not was a brave thing to do! It was quite a

leap of faith. Hallelujah!”

Ggem was equally awestruck that the Sirens have experienced such an amazing journey. Speaking about backing up Osborne at Jazz Fest, she said, “It was Anders’ 35th year participating in Jazz Fest and his show was on the Main Stage, the same stage the Foo Fighters played on later that day, and the Rolling Stones played on the night before!” For her part, Sirens member Gina Marcione described backing up Springfield as just “pure fun.” Discussing her New Orleans performance experience, Marcione said, “I really pushed myself in ways I have never had — personally and collectively, and I loved the feeling walking on the stage, the energy from the audience blew my mind!”

When The Malibu Times asked Marcione whether she ever thought she’d have such experiences, she responded, “Never! Friends would say — What a bucket lister! No! A bucket lister is staying in an ice hotel or going up in a hot air balloon. Performing on the main stage at New Orleans Jazz Fest is like Ryan Gosling asking

me out on a date. Stuff like that does not happen! I feel honored and so grateful to have had that opportunity. Insert brain explosion emoji.”

The Malibou Lake Sirens are currently working on releasing their first song, entitled “Hard.”

During a walk in the neighborhood hills, the ladies had the idea to write songs that inspire people. While they don’t take themselves too seriously and have fun, tongue-in-cheek ideas for future songs, including their first song is meant to inspire young women.

“Our first song is a letter to our teenage selves, offering advice to not sweat the little things, to be yourself, and to work hard and play hard,” Alessi revealed. “So stay tuned for more Lake Sirens inspiration. Our message to people of all ages is simple: prepare for possible opportunities and dream big. You never know where it might take you!”

Readers should be on the lookout for the

as they intend to keep going

... and going!

Malibou Lake Sirens

... and going

MALIBOU LAKE SIRENS

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California Highway Patrol officer Krista said whenever people ask her how she likes her job, she repeats the line spoken to hear by another CHP officer years ago: “I love it, it’s the best thing I have ever done.” Photo by Ben Marcus

The Malibou Lake Sirens background singing group have worked with musicians like Anders Osborne (left)), Chad Cromwell (right), and the one and only Rick Springfield (middle). Photos courtesy Malibou Lake Sirens

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The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/2023

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, THE MISSION I’M POSSIBLE, GREGORY BRAKE, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 4/15/2024. NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

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Case No. 24SMCP00245

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Petition of: EAMON CHRISTOPHER O’BRIEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner: EAMON CHRISTOPHER O’BRIEN a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name:EAMON CHRISTOPHER O’BRIEN Proposed Name: EAMON CHRISTOPHER KENNELLY

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: 7/19/2024 Time: 8:30 AM, Dept.: K

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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

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HON. LAWRENCE CHO, Judge of the Superior Court

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If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-972697-BF. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-939-0772 , or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-972697-BF to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney

or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-23-972697-BF IDSPub #0202549 5/30/2024 6/6/2024 6/13/2024 MALIBU 122

2024085912

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. FIGURE 8 TEA PROJECT, F8TP, FIGURE EIGHT TEA PROJECT

820 S GRAMERCY PL 2, LOS ANGELES, CA 90005, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): 1. CASSAVA AND TEA LLC

820 S GRAMERCY PL, LOS ANGELES, CA 90005 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA

This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

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

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed, CASSAVA AND TEA LLC, HAN YI, PRESIDENT

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 4/22/2024.

NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish in The Malibu Times: 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20/2024 MALIBU 125

2024111384

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

1. QUEEN CONSTRUCTION

14060 MARQUESAS WAY 2319, MARINA DEL REY, CA 90292, LOS ANGELES COUNTY Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s):

1. QUEEN ROOFING INC 14101 MARQUESAS WAY 4422, MARINA DEL REY, CA 90292 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, QUEEN ROOFING INC, SEM MALKA, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 5/22/2024. NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF

SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT

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

Publish in The Malibu Times: 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20/2024 MALIBU 126

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE LOCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN (LCAP) AND THE BUDGET OF SANTA MONICA-MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY

The Governing Board of Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District will hold a public hearing on the LCAP and the BUDGET OF THE DISTRICT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, PRIOR TO Final Adoption as required by Education Code Section 42103 and 52062. The public hearing will be held at 1717 4th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401) on June 20, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

The public is cordially invited to attend this meeting. Pursuant to Education Code 52062, members of the publc may submit written comments regarding specific actions and expenditures proposed to be included in the LCAP. Comments may be submitted to: Office of the Superintendent, 1717 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

The proposed LCAP and Budget will be on file and available for public inspection should members of the public wish to review the LCAP and Budget prior to the public hearing, at the following location(s): Office of the Superintendent, 1717 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 from June 17, 2024 to June 19, 2024 during the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Debra Duardo, M.S.W., Ed.D.

Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools 6/6/24

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NOTICE OF HEARING TO CONDUCT MASSAGE PARLOR -GENERAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUSINESS LICENSE COMMISSION TO CONDUCT

ADDRESS OF PREMISES: 23410 CIVIC CENTER WAY UNIT# E-1, MALIBU, CA 90265

NAME OF APPLICANT: DAILY CALM LLC /DBA DAILY CALM ANDREA MCLENNAN

DATE OF HEARING: 06/26/2024

TIME OF HEARING: 09:15 A.M. ``ANY PERSON HAVING OBJECTIONS TO THE GRANTING OF THE LICENSE MAY, AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE ABOVE DATE, FILE WITH THE BUSINESS LICENSE COMMISSION OBJECTIONS IN WRITING GIVING REASONS THEREFOR, AND MAY APPEAR AT THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE HEARING AND BE HEARD RELATIVE THERETO``

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSION: BUSINESS LICENSE COMMISSION

500 W. TEMPLE STREET, RM 374 LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

MARILOU MILLER CASE NO. 24STPB03221

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MARILOU MILLER.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARGARET JANE GEGENWORTH in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 06/28/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

ROY N. JOHNSTON - SBN 185409

ANTHONY BENTIVEGNA - SBN 129487

1400 N DUTTON AVE STE 21

SANTA ROSA CA 95401

Telephone (707) 545-6542

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU PLANNING COMMISSION

The Malibu Planning Commission will hold public hearings on MONDAY, June 17, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA and via teleconference on the projects identified below.

COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 22-068 -

Installation of a new 48-inch storm drain on Clover Heights Avenue with new catch basins and new inlets on Harvester Road and Clover Heights Avenue within the public right-of-way

Nearest Location: 5813.5 Clover Heights Ave

Nearest APN: 4469-013-009

Zoning: Public Right-of-Way

Applicant: City of Public Works Department

Owner: City of Malibu

Appealable to: City Council and California Coastal Commission

Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Section 15269

Application Filed: November 4, 2022

Case Planner: Adam Pisarkiewicz, Contract Planner (949) 489-1442

pisarkiewicz@civicsolutions.com

COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT-WOOLSEY FIRE NO. 24-001 AND MINOR MODIFICATION NO. 24004 - An application for the construction of a new one-story 4,576 square foot single-family residence with a 2,686 square foot basement, detached garage, surf shack, pickleball court, swimming pool, spa, retaining walls, landscaping, hardscaping, grading, a new onsite wastewater treatment system, and associated development; including a minor modification to reduce the front yard setback by no more than 50 percent

Location: 6642 Zumirez Drive

APN(s): 4466-002-008

Zoning: Rural Residential-One Acre (RR-1)

Applicant: Burdge and Associates Architects

Owner:Keyvan Taheri Trust

Appealable to: City Council and California Coastal Commission

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

Application Filed: January 30, 2024

Case Planner: Courtney Brown, Associate Planner (310) 456-2489, extension 268 cbrown@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).

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 246.

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.

Richard Mollica, Planning Director

Publish Date: June 6, 2024

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2024104673

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS

AS:

1. AFFECTIVE HEALTH

15332 ANTIOCH STREET #313, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):

Registered Owner(s): 1. AFFECTIVE AGENCY LLC

15332 ANTIOCH STREET #313, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization

DE

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: 05/2024

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, AFFECTIVE AGENCY LLC, ELISSA ASHWOOD, CEO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 5/15/2024.

NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish in The Malibu Times: 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27/2024 MALIBU 129

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 24SMCP00264

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Petition of: JOANNE FELDMAN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JOANNE FELDMAN a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: JOANNE FELDMAN Proposed Name: JO FELDMAN

The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 07/26/2024 Time: 8:30 AM, Dept.: K 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: APRIL 29, 2024

HON. LAWRENCE CHO, Judge of the Superior Court

DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court PUB: 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27/2024 The Malibu Times MALIBU 130

Meredith Grey, a four year old Russian Blue, Catnapping her way through Malibu’s “May Grey.”

To submit a Poppy’s Pal photo of your pet, please email to: office@malibutimes.com

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

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

“NOTICE TO READERS: California law requires that contractors taking jobs that total $500 or more (labor and/or materials) be licensed by the Contractors State License Board. State law also requires that contractors include their license numbers on all advertising. Check your contractor’s status at www.cslb. ca.gov or 800-321-CSLB (2752). Unlicensed persons taking jobs that total less than $500 must state in their advertisements that they are not licensed by the Contractors State License Board.”

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

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

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Malibu High School Artist of the Month: Sophie Regan has passion for performing

Sophie Regan is a one-of-a-kind talent. Being a senior in Malibu High’s Class of 2024, her long list of achievements has contributed tremendously to the creative revolution happening at Malibu High. She intends to go to college for musical theater, a career she is driven to succeed in.

How did you first discover your passion for dance?

I have been dancing since I was 6 years old. I started dancing in my house, and then my mom enrolled me in ballet lessons, and it grew from there. Now, I’m on a competition dance team. It’s always been one of my passions because I’m a storyteller, and movement through music is another form of storytelling, and I’m not horrible at it.

What do you feel when you dance?

I feel free; I feel confident. I feel like I’m very much communicating and connecting with people without any words being spoken. Movement, facials, texture, and quality of movement can sometimes say more than you can with words, especially when you feel like you can’t express yourself. I’ve had moments of being in the studio late at night, having a horrible day, and expressing myself through dance, being able to communicate so much more than if I tried to formulate my emotions into a couple of sentences.

How did you fall in love with acting and singing?

I have always been fascinated by how people on TV and in movies can control my emotions through a screen. Getting into musicals and plays, and starting commercial acting, I found out that I had the talent to connect with people. I really didn’t want to let that go because I knew

how much it gave me, and I want to give that to other people. Singing is interesting because you can always learn to do it, but for those who can do it from a young age and have that talent, building upon it is easier and fun. I didn’t have a clear Broadway tone when I was 8 years old like some people, but I’ve worked hard on it, and now it’s something I’m very proud of. The process of falling in love with it was working on it.

Would you say acting as someone/something else is an escape for you?

It’s more of a learning experience. I get to learn as another person, step into their life, make decisions, and feel consequences without them being permanent in my life.

Do you think learning from other people’s lives gives you more perspective on things, gives you a catalogue of choices in life to make?

Absolutely, because it involves people and experiences that I might never encounter in my life, whether it be struggles that a certain person has or a mindset that someone has. Forcing myself to step into their shoes, completely change myself, and strip away all the layers of Sophie Regan to become something completely different and live in a different world allows me to take that back into my life and become a much more knowledgeable person. To be aware of what other people could be going through. I think acting is one of the reasons why I have a high level of empathy.

To what extent would you say your passions define you?

A lot. Very much so, not just because I’ve made musical theater, acting, and dancing my whole world. It’s the fact that I’m a storyteller, and these are the three avenues that allow me to do it the best. I mean, I write poetry as well, I bake — I do other things where I want to communicate with people. But being on a stage and allowing music, symphony, dance, and movement to all come into one place to connect with people is something that makes me feel so incredible and so fulfilled like nothing else does in my life. So, it’s a part of me that is rooted in who I am.

Do you think there’s a commonality between your love for these passions?

Absolutely. It’s like I said in the beginning, it’s all storytelling. There’s a really good quote: “When words aren’t enough, I sing, and when singing isn’t enough, I dance.”

That’s what I really find in the three passions that I have, into which I throw myself. They’re all connected to me in a similar way. They help express, help teach me, and help shape me as a person.

performance space on their Topanga property as a refuge for fellow blacklisted artists, while Will (who had a Master’s degree in horticulture from

the University of Chicago) and his family supported themselves by cultivating and selling vegetables, fruit, and herbs grown on the large property. In tribute to The Bard, Geer made sure every plant mentioned in Shakespearean writing was grown on

the acreage surrounding the outdoor amphitheater.

Best known for his role as Zebulon (Zeb) Walton in the wildly successful 1970s TV series “The Waltons,” Will Geer had a long and varied acting career dating from the

How do you think Malibu High School has helped you develop your love for these activities? It has pushed me to perform for the people who want to see it and not to listen to those who make fun of me for it. There will obviously be people, if I pursue acting as a career fully, who don’t like my work, who don’t appreciate what I do, and who think it’s pointless. I’ve felt that at this school, in this very small town, people will mock you, point at you, or hate on you for it. But at the end of the day, they can’t do what I do, so it really doesn’t matter — they’re going to critique me on things they’re not aware of.

You’re involved in everything at Malibu High. As the dance captain, choir president, lead actress in theater, Mock Trial attorney, and academic scholar, what fuels this drive that you have to invest yourself in these departments?

I don’t have just one talent, and I’ve never been the type of person to settle into one thing because, why would you? You only live once, you only get one life, four years of high school, so you might as well do as much as you can. It scares me to think that I could ever have regrets for not doing all the things that I love. So, I will continue to push myself and put myself in every extracurricular and every opportunity that I can, to do the things that I know I’m good at.

At the end of it all, what would you have liked to accomplish in your life?

I hope to be a part of the greats, and I plan to push myself as far as I can in acting, exploring every aspect of it, and continue doing so until the end of my life because I want to create something that lives past me. We all die, and people forget us, so I hope to make a name for myself. Even if people don’t know my name but know my work, that’s fine by me because I want to give them something that will outlast me. And if there’s a Grammy, Oscar, Tony, and Emmy in there — that’s pretty cool, too.

early 1930s. Malibu residents may be interested in watching a 1966 film, “Seconds,” which starred Rock Hudson in a rare dramatic role and Geer in support. The film, directed by John Frankenheimer, was filmed largely at Frankenheimer’s own

Malibu Colony home. Initially panned and later rediscovered, Frankenheimer once remarked, “It’s the only film I know that has gone from failure to classic — without ever being a success.” It is worth seeing if for no other reason than

the extraordinary and chilling performance by Geer, and currently is streaming on The Criterion Channel and Kanopy. Theatricum Botanicum’s 2024 repertory season runs through Oct. 20.

Sophie Regan, soon-to-be Malibu High School graduate, looks forward to studying musical theater in college. Contributed Photo

“The Winter’s Tale” will be one of five plays in rotation at Topanga’s Theatricum Botanicum this summer. Photos by Ian Flanders

The Malibu Optimist club had the Optimist Oratorical Competition on the 16th of May and honored 8th and 9th grade speakers. Congratulations to

Place winner Skye James, second place

Kaur, and third Place Mayeeda Wang. Photo taken by.

Group photo: Katy Lapajne (8th grade teacher), Fiona Corrigan (Optimist), Chiara Petta, Darcy O’Herlihy, Skye James, Apar Kaur, Mayeeda Wang, Cole Ovisowitz, Madeline Luteman, Monique Bendler, Elizabeth Kim, Madison Hassler (9th grade teacher). Nidra Winger (Judge Cordinator).

Pepperdine pair the first in school history to reach the women’s doubles national championship match

Savannah Broadus and Janice Tjen, perhaps the best Pepperdine Waves women’s tennis doubles team ever, finished the collegiate tennis season as runners-up.

The duo was defeated by the Georgia Bulldogs’ Aysegul Mert and Dash Vidmanova in the NCAA Division I Women’s Tennis Championships’ doubles championship at the Greenwood Tennis Center in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on May 25.

Broadus, a junior, and Tjen, a senior, advanced through four rounds of play in the four-day event before falling in the

championship match 7-6 (4), 2-6, 1-0 (9).

The Waves twosome entered the 32-team tournament as the top-ranked squad.

Mert and Vidmanova had a 3-0 advantage in the first set before Broadus and Tjen held serve in the fourth game. The Waves broke Georgia in the fifth game to

put the match on serve. Soon after, both duos held serve before a first-set tiebreaker. Then Georgia seized a 4-0 lead before winning the first set.

The Waves bounced back in the second set. They broke Vidmanova’s serve in the second game, which led to Tjen’s stellar

serving. The Waves took double-break lead in the fourth game. They were soon leading 4-2. Tjen and Broadus then held serve and broke their opponents when Mert double-faulted.

In the super-breaker, Vidmanova and Mert grabbed a 5-2 advantage, before Tjen and Broadus stormed back courtesy of a two lobs from Broadus that gave the Waves a 7-6 lead. The Bulldog duo saved a match point with Tjen and Broadus leading 9-8, and eventually won the super-breaker 11-9.

In the their previous match, Broadus and Tjen defeated Tennessee’s Sofia Cabezas and Elza Tomase 6-2, 6-1 to become the first Pepperdine women’s doubles team to reach the national championship match.

The Waves defeated North Carolina’s defending national title pair of Fiona Crowley and Carson Tanguilig 6-2, 6-2 to advance to the semifinals matchup against Tennessee. The victory made Broadus and Tjen the first Pepperdine pair ever to make the tournament’s semifinals twice. They made it that distance in the 2022 tournament.

Tjen and Broadus downed Ariana Arseneault and DJ Bennett of Auburn 6-3, 6-4 before beating North Carolina. Pepperdine was never broken and never faced a deuce point during a service game in the first set.

The Waves doubles team began the tournament with a come-from-behind win over California’s Mao Mushika and Hannah Viller Moeller. Broadus and Tjen won the match 3-6, 6-2, 1-0 (13). Broadus and Tjen are the first Waves women’s doubles team to be named All-American three times. The pair had a 35-5 record this season. They never ranked below fourth in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association rankings.

Tjen advanced to the second round the NCAA singles tournament. She defeated Auburn’s Bennett in the first round 6-3, 6-1. Georgia’s Vidmanova beat Tjen in the next round 7-6 (1), 7-5. Broadus and Waves senior Lisa Zaar were beaten in the singles tournament’s opening round. Broadus was defeated 7-5, 6-4 by Syracuse’s Miyuka Kimoto. Zaar was beat by San Diego State’s Andjela Skrobonja 7-5, 6-1.

The women’s squad’s season ended in third round of the NCAA Division I Championships

Pepperdine Waves women’s golfer Jeneath Wong captured the first tournament win of her collegiate career this season.

Wong’s first-place finish in the Silicon Valley Showcase in March and her stellar golf throughout the Waves’ fourmonth spring campaign led to her being named a Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American for the second straight season on May 24.

Wong, a sophomore from Melbourne, Australia, credited Pepperdine head coach Laurie Gibbs and assistant coach Kacey Dalpes for her now being an honorable mention All-American twice.

“I feel really honored to get the title back-to-back,” Wong said. “The season was pretty good. I was heading in a really good direction this season. I’ve grown as a golfer a lot with my coaches’ help. I feel they have pushed me to this level to get me to win my first college event.”

Gibbs said Wong had consecutive good seasons.

“We look forward to the continued growth in her game as she achieves more success in the next two years,” she said. “Jeneath is an excellent teammate and representative for the Waves as she competes around the world.”

Wong’s All-American recognition came on the heels of her winning the West Coast Conference Player of the Year award and being named to the conference first team in April.

Wong had a 72.47 scoring average this season with 2,174 strokes in 30 rounds. Her career scoring average of 72.58 is tops in the Waves’ record books.

Wong wasn’t the only Pepperdine golfer to receive postseason honors.

Waves seniors Lion Higo and Kaleiya Romero were also named to the All-WCC first team, as was junior Lauren Gomez. Gibbs was recognized as the conference’s Coach of the Year.

Higo posted a 72.71 scoring average and had five top 10 finishes in tournaments, while Romero had the same scoring average and was named the conference’s golfer of the month February. She also had four top 10 placements. Gomez, the WCC Championship individual winner, had a 72.21 scoring average and earned four top 10 finishes.

Pepperdine men’s golfer Mahanth Chirravuri, a sophomore, was selected for the PING All-West Region team by the Golf Coaches Association of America last month.

Chirravuri led the Waves with an 71.44 scoring average in 34 rounds. He posted three top 10 placements and six top 20 finishes.

Chirravuri and his teammates Brady Siravo, a sophomore, and freshman William Walsh received WCC recognition also. Siravo had a 73.42 scoring average this season and finished in the top 10 three times. Walsh had a 72.39 scoring average and three top 10 finishes also.

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Wong won the Silicon Valley Showcase by shooting a 206 (-7). She finished in the top 10 in four tournaments and the top 20 in eight tournaments. Wong, ranked 43rd on the Clipp’d rankings and 65th on USGA polls, led Pepperdine with 12 rounds under par this season. Three of those rounds were in the Silicon Valley Showcase. Wong recalled that she hit the ball really well during the tournament.

“I was not missing the greens,” she said. “I put my ball in really good positions that set me up for good birdies, as well as saving some easy pars.”

She is also the eighth player in Waves’ history to be named a WGCA All-American in back-to-back seasons. On the golf course, Wong said, she is sharply focused. “I’m really hardworking and determined to achieve my goal, which is to one day play on the LPGA Tour,” she said. “I put in the work in hopes to reach that goal.” The men’s golf team’s season ended in the NCAA Rancho Santa Regional. The women’s squad’s season ended in the NCAA Division I Championships third round. Wong aims to have just as much success next year. “I want to probably have a few more wins,” she said.

Pepperdine Waves women’s tennis doubles team Savannah Broadus and Janice Tjen advanced to the NCAA Doubles Tournament national title match in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Photo by Kyle Cajero

Pepperdine golfer Jeneath Wong was named a WGCA honorable mention All-American in May. Photo by Jeff Golden