The Malibu City Council meeting on Monday, May 12, came to an abrupt and unexpected halt due to significant audio system failures that rendered the session unintelligible to those in attendance and watching online. The meeting, which began in closed session, was called off within minutes of opening to the public as repeated technical difficulties plagued the audio feed both inside City Hall and on the internet livestream. Despite efforts by city staff to restore the sound system, the issue could not be resolved, and the meeting was officially adjourned. The council has scheduled the meeting for Wednesday, May 22, at 2 p.m. in council chambers.
This disruption came at a critical time, with the council expected to address a number of urgent and time-sensitive agenda
As Malibu businesses struggle to remain open despite experiencing enormous reductions in customer flow attributable to the post-fire, months-long closure preventing visitor traffic on Pacific Coast Highway, some establishments are utilizing relatively new marketing strategies to convince potential customers to visit their venues despite the transportation obstacles.
Small scale brand reveals John Kozlowski of Sea N Soul and Rafi Anteby of Rafi Lounge are both making efforts to develop customer loyalty by starting micro-batches
Here it is almost halfway through the month of May and we know what you’re thinking: In two weeks or so, PCH will be open to one and all, and the world is going to flood back into Malibu for the summer.
But that’s not the important thing; the important thing is: When Will Duke’s reopen??
We want Gidget! And nachos! And Taco Tuesday! And valet parking!!!
We feel your pain, and so we asked Duke’s manager Jimmy Chavez, “What is going on?”
That happened before I remember.
Yeah, it didn’t hit the whole restaurant before, it just hit the lower areas.
Oh, I’ve seen fires and I’ve seen floods. If it ain’t one thing, it’s another. Were you open the day of the fire?
No, thankfully, we chose to close because the winds were going to be 90 miles an hour. So we closed that day, and I just had my chef and my GM on site, and they evacuated when they saw the smoke.
By HAYLEY MATTSON
EDITOR IN CHIEF
Despite fielding one of the smallest teams in recent years, the Malibu High School swim program delivered an unforgettable season marked by grit, determination, and postseason triumphs. With just nine girls and six boys competing, the Sharks turned heads by securing top spots at the Citrus Coast League Finals and sending
multiple swimmers to the highly competitive CIF Southern Section Championships.
Led by Coaches Mike Mulligan and Hayden Goldberg, the Malibu girls team finished the season with an impressive 7-2 record, earning second place in the league, while the boys team ended 4-5 and captured third place overall — a remarkable feat for such a lean roster.
“We were small but mighty,” Mulligan said. “Even with limited numbers, these kids worked incredibly hard, supported each other, and swam their best when it mattered most. Nearly everyone
hit their personal bests at league finals.”
The team’s size reflected a unique challenge: while most swimmers returned from the previous year, Malibu lost four senior boys to other sports and six sophomore boys from the water polo team who opted for volleyball this season. Even so, with just two new freshmen joining the squad, the returning athletes rose to the occasion.
Three Sharks earned the prestigious opportunity to compete at the CIF Southern Section Prelims — a postseason
You quoted $3.5 million as your business loss so far and I thought it would be more. Quite a bit more, closed for one-third of the year.
Well the start of the year is kind of slow for us. We do most of our sales in the summertimes.
Will you be re-opening on May 31 along with PCH?
No, we aren’t going to make that. I don’t want to put a date on the opening because the work is ongoing.
You’re still doing flood damage repair?
Oh yeah we got completely flooded. Every wall got hit so every wall has to be cut to four feet up.
One thing I didn’t ask that a lot of people wonder: How did Duke’s survive without a scratch when La Costa beach got nuked? And the beach homes starting about 14 houses down on the east side. I’m assuming there were dozens of engines and equipment in the Duke’s parking lot. Were you around to see that? How did Duke’s not get burned in the middle of all that hurricanous, flaming chaos?
Duke’s is lucky to have a very large parking lot, which has served as an evacuation site and command post several times during natural disasters over the years. I remember during the Woolsey Fire when we had several families camping there: horses, llamas, classic cars, etc. We definitely owe a huge debt
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Rising from the ashes… Sunrise at the top of Tuna Canyon. The Palisades Fire burned all of Tuna Canyon but the poppies
lupine are rising from the ashes. Photo by Jody Semerau
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Mind the Source
Dear Editor, I feel compelled to respond to Mr. Luis Tena’s letter in last week’s Malibu Times, which poses as a rebuttal but reads more like a personal attack. Ironically, the examples he raises only reinforce the concerns I originally expressed.
He claims I was “viscerally opposed” to a local swim team, which misrepresents the collective efforts of many Malibu families — myself included — who simply wanted a say in how our swim club was run. When the previous organization refused, we founded the Malibu Marlins Swim Club: a charitable nonprofit that now runs the City of Malibu’s swim programs. I’m proud of what we built, especially because we retained our beloved Coach Erik and created a thriving, community-led team. Apparently, Mr. Tena sees that as a negative. In addition to the swim team, he faults me for opposing a fire rebuild at 29738 Cuthbert — the only project I’ve publicly spoken out against. That proposal would add 4,620 square feet, resulting in a structure with nine ensuite bedrooms in the main house alone — nearly 300% larger than its neighbor and completely out of scale with Malibu Park as a family-oriented neighborhood. Residents absolutely have the right to raise concerns about projects that threaten the character of their community — and I am far from the only one who is objecting. Mr. Tena’s attempt to discredit that kind of civic engagement speaks volumes. His economic interest lies in designing the largest, most profitable homes possible — not in preserving neighborhood integrity.
Take our own next-door experience: Mr. Tena’s design added a second story where there was none and pushed the structure forward to capture more ocean view for his client — at the expense of ours. By contrast, when we rebuilt, we stayed 5 feet under the allowed roof height, added only the 10% permitted, and protected everyone’s views. Those are facts. They speak directly to the kind of values that either guide — or don’t guide — a design. And that’s where trust becomes the issue. Mr. Tena is now advising the city on permitting software and procedures. While he claims to support Malibu’s Mission Statement, his work raises serious doubts about whether his priorities align with it. Based on what I’ve seen, I don’t trust his guidance to reflect the long-term interests of this community, and we already know what he thinks about community engagement.
To help readers judge for themselves, I’ve created a simple website showing the impact of one of his designs as viewed from my own property: LuisTenaDesigns.com. Interiors may photograph well, but what’s presented to neighbors is another matter — and not what I’d call “context-sensitive design.”
As a Woolsey Fire victim who went through the rebuilding process myself, I know firsthand that the system needs reform. But putting someone with a vested interest in maximizing square footage and pushing boundaries in charge of advising that process is like hiring the fox to redesign the henhouse and write the building code. The results won’t reflect community values — they’ll serve private ones. If you have any doubt, just visit the site and see his “sensitivity” for yourself. I
Malibu needs a real safety plan before the next tragedy on PCH
This past weekend showed us what happens when a fragile system starts to crack — and the highway isn’t even fully open yet. The entrance to Zuma Beach was backed up and chaotic. I received a dozen emails from concerned residents about traffic stretching back to Heathercliff Road because the Zuma underpass has been closed. An accident at Kanan and PCH only made things worse. The underpass at Zuma, a key piece of coastal infrastructure, remains unusable. If this is what May looks like with limited access, what happens when the full summer crush arrives and PCH is wide open?
Pacific Coast Highway isn’t just a scenic route — it’s Malibu’s backbone. But it’s also a corridor of risk. It carries families, commuters, cyclists, and millions of visitors through tight curves, blind driveways, and unpredictable traffic. We’ve seen fatal crashes, reckless speeding, and emergency evacuations. And still, there’s no coordinated public safety plan for when it all goes wrong. All I have heard is that it will be one lane in each direction.
To my knowledge, Caltrans hasn’t presented a strategy. LA County hasn’t stepped up. I’ve been patient. There has been no agency who has explained how we’re supposed to evacuate if a wildfire or earthquake hits and Las Virgenes, Kanan, and PCH are gridlocked. That’s not just frustrating — it’s a public safety failure. Let me be clear: This isn’t about keeping people out. Malibu welcomes visitors to its beaches, trails, businesses, and community. But that welcome must come with respon-
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HAYLEY MATTSON
“There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.”
— Margaret J. Wheatley
sibility — not just from those who visit, but from the systems meant to manage how and when they return. As a city, we’re also facing a major loss in revenue. We need to recover, but we can’t do it haphazardly. We need a clear, safe, coordinated plan. And I’m not too proud to say it — we need help.
We’re already seeing signs that the system is cracking — even our most secure areas aren’t immune.
Recently, speed humps were installed on PCH at the National Guard checkpoint because people were flying through at 70 miles per hour. After I sat two hours in traffic, I was told the Guard feared for their safety. A drunk driver had recently raced through. If that level of enforcement is needed to slow drivers near sheriff’s personnel and armed military, what about the rest of Malibu?
This is not theoretical. This is Malibu’s reality. Something must be done before another death on PCH reminds us that the system has failed to protect both residents and visitors. Without action, we are allowing tragedy to repeat itself.
Here’s what I think we need:
A summer safety plan — Coordination between Caltrans, LA County, and the City on signal timing, emergency access, clear no-parking zones, and strong weekend enforcement.
A real evacuation strategy — Clear communication of public protocols for when all three routes are blocked.
• Immediate fixes at bottlenecks —Reopen Zuma’s underpass, repair and sign emergency bypass routes.
Live traffic communication — Digital signage, alerts, and GPS integration to inform drivers in real time.
Leadership from the county — Malibu can’t manage regional tourism alone. We need their help to open the Zuma underpass to take the pressure off.
I am not asking for perfection — I am asking for a plan. And I am asking before it’s too late.
hope our City Council has the wisdom to seek input from qualified architects who don’t work in Malibu and have no financial stake in the outcome. There are plenty of capable professionals who would gladly help — without angling to tilt the rules in their own favor. Robert Brinkmann, Malibu
What I want for Mother’s Day this year
Dear Editor, I don’t want flowers. I don’t need a brunch reservation or a card. What I want for Mother’s Day this year is simple: to feel close to my children again.
I want to stop saying goodbye too early and hello too late. I want to stop pumping milk alone in my car in Santa Monica while my 2-year-old naps at home without me. I want my 6-yearold to stop asking me if we’re in a war.
One Monday morning, we drove past a canyon checkpoint and saw military rifles for the first time. My son looked out the window and asked, “Mom, what’s going on? Are we in a war? How did the war start?”
I didn’t know how to answer.
For months, families like mine have been navigating the chaos of road closures through Topanga Canyon. What used to be a 25-minute drive to school is now sometimes two hours. One way. We’re told it’s for safety. That it’s to accelerate the work. That it’s temporary. But what’s not addressed is the cost of these decisions for children and caregivers. The emotional toll. The harm that can’t be measured by
traffic reports.
These days, we leave before sunrise and sit in silence. Or worse, sit in my son’s anxiety. “Are the roads going to break today? Will the police let us through?”
There are military trucks. Multiple checkpoints. Officers with guns. Tension in the air. One day, my friend called me crying. “Can you get my kids? They turned me away. I’m having a panic attack. I don’t think I can drive anymore.”
And I thought: What if something happens? What if there’s an emergency at school and we’re two hours away?
So now I stay in Santa Monica all day. I bring my laptop. I try to work from cafes, but I’m mostly just waiting. I pay our nanny extra to care for my daughter. I pump milk in my car instead of nursing her to sleep.
We moved to Topanga for the nature, the quiet, the community. But it feels like we’re living in a disaster that never ends. First the fires. Then the evacuations. Now this.
Our son remembers being evacuated for three weeks. He remembers the smoke, the overnight bags, the fear. He used to sleep well. Now he asks, “When will our house burn?”
He doesn’t sleep in his bed. He doesn’t feel safe in his home. And when he goes to school, it isn’t a reset. He carries the weight of it all with him. He arrives late. Tired. Disconnected.
The other day, he said, “My shoes are sad because they’re off the ground too often.”
Recently, we were driving home along Las Flores. Fog had settled over
the curves. I could barely see the road. My hands gripped the wheel tighter than I wanted to admit. From the backseat, he whispered, “Mom, I’m scared.”
I told him to close his eyes and listen to the music. “We’re almost home,” I said.
But what is home when the road to it feels dangerous? When it takes two hours and a racing heart to get back?
Some families have access through the canyon. Some school buses are allowed. But many of us — whose children go to smaller schools or don’t qualify for buses — are left behind. There are solutions. A pass system for school commuting families. A designated afternoon window, like the morning one. We’re not asking to open the floodgates. We’re asking for a lifeline.
When people say, “It’s just a few more months,” I want to scream. These aren’t neutral months. They are shaping how our children view safety, community, and whether they matter. I’m a postpartum doula. I help mothers through vulnerable transitions. I remind them they are not alone. That their experience matters. And yet, here I am — feeling invisible in my own.
So this year, what I want for Mother’s Day isn’t much. I just want to be a mother who can get to her child without a two-hour commute, checkpoints, or fear.
Because right now, the smallest among us are paying the highest price.
Margot Morin Desserrey, Topanga
Driving Change: The time for healing is now, and we need your brilliance to make it happen
Achange is coming. I felt it this weekend, driving along Pacific Coast Highway toward Santa Monica, witnessing the Army Corps of Engineers’ extraordinary cleanup progress. Their work on fire-damaged beachfront properties has been remarkable, with completion likely in weeks.
The real challenge — and opportunity — lies ahead. With PCH set to reopen by late May
partially, we stand at a crucial crossroads that will define Malibu’s future.
Our community faces unprecedented challenges alongside monumental opportunities. January’s Palisades Fire was the most destructive in LA’s history, with recovery potentially lasting until 2029. Yet we’re about to experience a global spotlight — the World Cup next year, the Super Bowl in 2027, and the Olympics in 2028.
These events aren’t just happening “over there” in Los Angeles. They represent transformative opportunities for Malibu that could either overwhelm our recovery or catapult us into a new era of prosperity. How we prepare for this global trifecta will define us for generations.
The Malibu Rising project and our planned Summer Solstice concert on June 21 are vital lifelines
— creating immediate economic relief while building collaborative infrastructure for the upcoming global events. But time is running dangerously short.
I need your help — those with expertise in event planning, financial management, and community organization. Please step forward if you understand transparent financial structures, permitting challenges, or have connections to artists and sponsors. Let me address transparency concerns directly and comprehensively: This initiative is not about profit but community salvation. I commit to establishing a transparent financial framework that gives every donor and participant complete visibility. We will create a public ledger showing every dollar received and spent. An independent committee of respected community members will oversee CONTINUED ON PAGE A6
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a celebration of the renowned high-fashion evening gown designer on view at the Malibu City Gallery from May 19 through June 27.
All of Malibu is invited to join the free opening reception Sunday, May 18, 12:00 p.m. at the Malibu City Gallery (23825 Stuart Ranch Road). The festivities include complimentary refreshments, followed by a Q&A with Sue Wong. No RSVPs or tickets are required.
The Malibu City Gallery is located on the first floor of City Hall and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free; tickets and RSVPs are not required. For more information, including photos of Wong’s works, visit MalibuAr tsCommission.org/ SueWong
mon may 19
sat may 17
PRESLEY TENNANT
FEATURING MAURICE
MCCRAY AND WILL WORDEN
Get ready for a night of unforgettable live music as DRTC presents Presley Tennant featuring Maurice McCray and Will Worden on Saturday, May 17, at 8:00 p.m. at the iconic
Aviator Nation Dreamland in Malibu. Presley Tennant, known for her powerhouse vocals and soulful stage presence, takes center stage for an electrifying performance under the lights of Dreamland. Joining her are rising artists Maurice Mccray and Will Worden, each bringing their own unique style and energy to kick off the night. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show starting promptly at 8 p.m. This is a 21+ event, and all sales are final. Visit aviatornationdreamland.com
sun may 18
OPENING RECEPTION “SUE WONG: GLAMOUR & GRACE”
The City of Malibu Arts Commission is proud to host “Sue Wong: Glamour & Grace,”
LA WILDFIRE INSURANCE INFORMATION VIRTUAL CLINIC
Have questions about your insurance coverage? Join the LA Wildfire Virtual Clinic on Sunday, May 19, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., where you’ll have the opportunity to meet oneon-one with an insurance attorney. Attendees will receive valuable information on both homeowners and renters insurance, specifically in the context of wildfire coverage. Register here: us06web. zoom.us/meeting/register/ oKHPO2bpR52ysm-XT7Jzgw#/ tue may 20
DINE & SHINE TUESDAY: Dine Out to Support Malibu Schools. Mark your calendars for
Tuesday, May 20! Every third Tuesday of the month, enjoy a meal at participating local restaurants and 10% of your bill will be donated to the Malibu Education Foundation. It’s a delicious way to give back and help build a brighter future for Malibu students.Participating restaurants include Howdy’s and Sushi by Howdy’s.The Malibu Education Foundation is a community-driven organization that raises funds to support vital resources—such as staff and staffed programs— across all four Malibu public schools. To learn more, visit malibueducationfoundation. org, or email karin@ malibueducationfoundation. org if you’re a local restaurant interested in participating.
thu may 29
WINGS OVER MALIBU
The Emily Shane Foundation is proud to announce our annual spring gala fundraiser, Wings Over Malibu 2025, which will take place on Thursday, May 29, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Café Habana Malibu, located at the Malibu Lumber Yard. This special evening will honor Malibu City Council Member Haylynn Conrad for her dedicated support of our educational programs serving underserved students, as well as her commitment to our new division focused on PCH safety, driving education, and public awareness.
All proceeds from the event will support our SEA (Successful Educational Achievement) Program, which provides essential academic mentorship and resources to students in need. Wings Over Malibu promises to be a warm, uplifting, and entertaining evening that brings our community together for a meaningful cause.
Guests will enjoy live music from harpist Minta Spencer, a special performance by Dance Star Malibu students, hand-selected wines, a variety of delicious appetizers and sweets, moving testimonials from SEA Program participants, and much more.
To purchase tickets or explore sponsorship opportunities, please visit emilyshane.org. For auction donations or additional information, contact us at info@ emilyshane.org.
sat may 31
RANDY “CRAW DADDY” MOID CELEBRATION OF LIFE
A Celebration of Life will be held for Randy “Craw Daddy” Moid, who tragically lost his life in the Palisades Fire. The memorial will take place on Friday, May 31, at 10 a.m. at Malibu Surfrider Beach, beginning with a service and followed by a paddle out in his honor. Friends and loved
ones are invited to share stories, offer condolences, and remember Randy in the heartfelt way he would have appreciated. A gathering will follow from 1:30 to 6 p.m. at Dreamland, located just across the street. The community is invited to come together to celebrate Randy’s life and legacy.
ONGOING
MALIBU FARMERS MARKET
The Malibu Farmers Market takes place every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering a wide range of fresh, local produce and artisanal goods. Currently located at Legacy Park, the market provides a great opportunity to support local farmers and vendors while enjoying the scenic beauty of Malibu. For updates and more information on the market, visit malibufarmersmarket.net. Make sure to stop by for a vibrant shopping experience this Sunday!
TOPANGA FARMERS MARKET
The Topanga Farmers Market is a Certified Farmers Market open every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Topanga Community Center. The market features an exceptional collection of 45 vendors, offering a wide variety of fresh, local produce, artisanal goods, and unique products. It’s the perfect destination to support local farmers and artisans while enjoying the scenic beauty of Topanga Canyon. Whether you’re looking for fresh produce or handmade crafts, the Topanga Farmers Market has something for everyone!
MONDAY COMPOSERS BREAKFAST
The Monday Composers Breakfast takes place weekly at Dreamland Malibu, located at 22969 Pacific Coast Highway, in Malibu, every Monday from 9 to 11 a.m., with a simultaneous Zoom option for those unable to attend in person. Guests are encouraged to check in or join the mailing list for the latest updates on upcoming meetings, CBC events, member performances, and more.
ADULT PICKLEBALL
The City of Malibu will offer free Adult Drop-In Pickleball and an Adult Pickleball class at the Malibu High School Tennis Courts (30215 Morning View Drive) starting in spring 2025. Open Court Pickleball is available for registered participants ages 18 and over on Saturday afternoons, providing a fun and social way to play. Additionally, an Adult Pickleball class will be held on Saturdays for those looking to improve their skills.
TOTAL BODY WORKOUT
A comprehensive low-impact
strengthening class targeting all the major muscles of the upper and lower body with special attention to form, stabilization, core strength, and balance. Please bring your own hand weights and yoga mats. Instructed by Jackline Daneshrad. The classes are Tuesdays from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Cost is $5 per class. Preregistration is recommended. At the Michael Landon Center at Malibu Bluffs Park.
KNITTING
Join the City of Malibu’s Community Services Department and Sheila Rosenthal for a knitting workshop that takes place on Mondays and Fridays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. This program is a welcoming gathering space for fiber artists that fosters community through open stitch. Make a scarf, hat, blanket, or homemade gift. No experience necessary. Please bring size 8 needles and one skein of yarn. This is an ongoing, drop-in program. Instructed by Sheila Rosenthal. Visit malibucity.org for location.
RELAXING THROUGH COLORING
The art of coloring activates different areas of the brain, using logic, forming colors, and creativity. Join this free, unstructured program. Instructed by Judy Merrick Complimentary program. Visit malibucit y.org for dates and times.
STRETCH AND STRENGTH
Participants will focus on increasing flexibility, balance, circulation, and muscle tone while learning to relax through breathing techniques. Bring yoga blocks and a mat. Instructed by Marsha Cooper. Cost is $5 per class. Visit malibucity.org for dates and times.
SENIOR CHOIR
Learn the fundamentals of singing and performing different styles of music. Every Tuesday, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Malibu City Hall Senior Center. This is a great opportunity for socialization, self-expression, and learning through music. All levels are welcome. Instructed by Laura DeMieri Fercano.
SENIOR TECH HELP
Receive one-on-one tech help with your laptop, tablet, or cellphone. Seniors can receive assistance using social media, Google Drive, Skype, Microsoft Word, email, and more. RSVP required. Instructed by Community Services Department staff. Tuesdays from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Malibu Senior Center.
May 17: Presley Tennant featuring Maurice Mccray and Will Worden at Aviator Nation Dreamland
items. Among the delayed issues were the appointment of managers to oversee Malibu’s ongoing rebuild efforts, the controversial development proposal on Harvester Road, the city’s midyear budget review, and a contentious proposal to allocate $3.1 million for private security in eastern Malibu — funding that would not extend to the western portion of the city. All of these decisions will now be postponed until the rescheduled meeting next week.
In the midst of the confusion, the council did manage to complete one significant item before the meeting was derailed: the appointment of Ambassador Candace Bond as Malibu’s new interim city manager.
Bond is a longtime Malibu resident with a distinguished background in public service and leadership. Her introduction, unfortunately, was marred by the ongoing sound system fiasco, but the city later issued an official press release confirming the appointment.
Ambassador Bond brings with her an extensive résumé. A graduate of Harvard University and Harvard Business School, she has lived in Malibu for more than 30 years and raised her children in the city’s schools. She
previously served as the United States Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, and before that, was the CEO and founder of a management consulting firm. In recognition of her diplomatic achievements, she received the Golden Hummingbird Award—the highest civilian honor awarded by Trinidad and Tobago—and was also honored by the U.S. State Department for excellence in diplomacy and leadership. Most recently, she was the recipient of the Harvard Business School Alumni Achievement Award, the school’s highest honor for alumni.
Locally, Bond has been an active member of several nonprofit and community organizations, including the Los Angeles County Office of Education, California Head Start, and the Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation. She served as co-chair of the MLK Community Development Corporation, where she played a key role in revitalizing the 42-acre medical campus in Watts into a center for healthcare, employment, and community equity. Her efforts earned her the title of LA County Woman of the Year from the LA County Women’s Commission.
Bond’s contract, which takes effect May 19, mirrors the terms of the city’s prior city manager, though it does not include a severance provision due to the temporary nature of her role. She will
a new creative company that is a division of Skin Resource Md.
Readers may wonder how those two struggling Malibu business owners have managed to launch products during our local retail sector austere milieu.
“Micro Batch Service takes the costs of starting your own brand of sun and skincare products from hundreds of thousands of dollars to a few hundred,” Pollard explained. “Our custom-branded products transcend the transaction and become an interactive storyteller for a company’s brands. We enhance product labels and create an experience that showcases a business’ story on a high quality product through using QR Codes that lead to a business’ website, can assist in booking an appointment for a service, can play a business’ music playlist or lead a customer to a go fund me effort such as we did to benefit Palisades Fire victims.”
receive an annual salary of $300,000 while serving as interim city manager.
Speaking on her appointment, Ambassador Bond stated, “This is a labor of love. Malibu is home. I raised my children here. I want to use every bit of experience I’ve gained in public life to help this city recover and move forward with resilience, vision, and care.”
Mayor Marianne Riggins praised the appointment, saying, “Ambassador Bond brings the heart of a neighbor and the skills of a world-class leader. We are fortunate to have someone of her caliber stepping into this role during such a critical moment.”
The need for strong leadership is urgent as Malibu continues to recover from the devastating Palisades Fire that destroyed over 400 homes—many along the city’s iconic coastline. These disasters, while severe, have not yet received the national attention they deserve. Some say that Bond’s leadership is seen as pivotal in helping the city move forward during this period of significant recovery and transition.
The appointment of Ambassador Bond also coincides with the formal resignation of Acting City Manager Joseph Toney. The city announced Tuesday morning that Toney has tendered his resignation, effective May 22.
In his resignation statement, Toney
Kozlowski was impressed by Micro Batch Service’s offering an affordable investment to highlight a brand with a new product by requiring only a low 36-unit order minimum.
“It was an easy process to get started and the product arrived within days,” he noted happily. “The design work on the label was free and the product has really impressed customers.”
Similarly, guests at a recent Rafi Lounge gathering were most impressed with a branded sunscreen as well. Perhaps most importantly for the business owners who, like all Malibu businesses, are struggling to survive and looking for novel ways to attract customers, making the micro batch investments was a relatively inexpensive measure to add novelty to their business. Taking the initiative to launch a small branded product was empowering as it provided the owners with a way to take an optimistic and positive step in customer service despite the almost overwhelmingly difficult times in Malibu’s retail sector.
said, “This decision comes after much deliberation and reflection. It has truly been an honor and privilege to help lead and work next to such a dedicated team of staff, and I am forever grateful for the opportunity to serve our community over the last three years.” He praised the professionalism and commitment of the approximately 100 city employees who reported to him, highlighting their resilience during Malibu’s recent disasters.
Toney leaves behind a substantial list of accomplishments. During his tenure, the city passed a half-cent transaction and use tax measure, which now generates more than $4 million annually. He oversaw enhanced school safety programs, improved development services processes, and revamped the city’s Strategic Workplan. Additionally, he implemented a Code of Conduct, improved IT infrastructure and cybersecurity, and restructured recruitment and professional development strategies. Notably, he helped stabilize the Planning Department while also serving as Acting Planning Director and guided the city through what many describe as the worst natural disaster in California history.
He added, “The Council has an opportunity to shape a new direction for the organization with the next City Manager and can take this opportunity
Geofencing may be a way to help Malibu’s entire business sector thrive
Technologically creating virtual geographic boundaries, or “geofences,” to connect with potential customers within a defined geographic location is another marketing strategy advocated by Anteby. Geofences are virtual fences created around real-world locations, such as stores, events, and geographical locations like beaches, Anteby noted, adding that the technology empowers businesses to send content to mobile devices as soon as potential customers enter defined locations. Such personalized advertising experiences can be effective for small, local businesses in Malibu, which often cater to patrons such as beachgoers and other visitors who are in town for a limited amount of time.
Perhaps the City of Malibu could use geofencing to help businesses
“My suggestion is for the City Council to assist small businesses in Malibu by implementing geofencing technology to promote Malibu’s local businesses,”
to coalesce around that vision. I support their efforts and am committed to assisting with a smooth transition process. I wish the City and the Council continued success.”
Mayor Riggins also acknowledged Toney’s contributions, saying, “Joe has been a steady hand and proven leader through some of the most challenging times in our City’s history. We are grateful for his service and dedication to Malibu. On behalf of the City Council, we wish him continued success and thank him for his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition.”
While Ambassador Bond steps into the role during a pivotal moment, it is unclear whether the council will consider her for a permanent appointment. The selection of Malibu’s next permanent city manager remains an open question, with the council reportedly still reviewing applications and considering the best path forward. The decision holds significant weight, as the city continues to face numerous staffing challenges and pending legal matters.
As Malibu prepares for its rescheduled City Council meeting on May 22 at 2 p.m., residents are watching closely. With high-stakes decisions looming and the city at a crossroads in its recovery, the leadership of Ambassador Bond and the choices made by the City Council in the coming weeks will likely shape Malibu’s trajectory.
Anteby said at a recent City Council meeting.
“This innovative approach involves advertising for approximately $5,000 to $6,000 a month, targeting parking areas such as Zuma Beach and Malibu shopping centers. With this campaign, visitors parking in those locations will receive text messages directly informing them that Malibu is open for business, showcasing various services including restaurants, coffee shops, yoga studios, massage therapists and spas.”
Such an initiative, “could reach around 1,700 people daily, creating increased awareness and engagement and we can capture valuable audience data for optimization in future marketing efforts,” Anteby added.
Only time will tell whether the City of Malibu ever becomes involved in an initiative to employ geofencing for purposes of informing potential visitors that Malibu is open for business. However, for Anteby and other small Malibu businesses, geofencing is key to remaining open for business at all.
of gratitude to LA County Fire and Ventura County Fire, both of which were stationed in the lot on the night of the Palisades Fire, and who likely saved our property.
OK, I didn’t know you got flooded that hard, I thought it was partial like last time.
It got under the building — like all the crawl space under the building. Guys were in foot-and-a-half, 2-foot crawl spaces shoveling it out with little dust brooms. It was crazy.
So every wall was opened, and now the floors are all open so that it could be professionally remediated. We passed the test and there’s no mold now.
Do you have a number for how much it’s going to cost to repair the damage?
Not yet, because if we’re at the halfway mark, we’re lucky so it’s going to be pretty sizable.
I remember after the last flood the interior was nicer, right?
Yeah, there’s some silver lining there. You get a chance to do things that you wouldn’t do normally. But our kitchen will be all new equipment because all of it was destroyed, really.
Wow. That’s going to be expensive. Kitchen equipment is priced like it was made with Unobtanium.
Especially like custom stainless, all that stuff, you know.
Well, this is Bu Back Better.
We are doing everything we can. Thanks to Jimmy Chavez of Duke’s for the update. Also thanks to Justin Campfield and Melanie Peterson from the USACE for the updates: “The re-opening of PCH is going to be a milestone event,” Justin Campfield said. “and we are proud of how our work — and that of our local, state and federal partners — will help bring back this vital part of the community’s identity and economic activity. We expect minimal impact to our operations, but we do ask the public to understand that even though PCH will open soon, the debris removal mission continues and PCH will continue to be used as a major thoroughfare for those efforts.”
USACE EFO-Palisades Commander, Col. Jeffrey Palazzini added this: “We have over 100 crews out in the community working 12 hours a day, seven days a week to remove debris quickly, safely and efficiently so the community can start the rebuilding process. Our team has been making remarkable progress and we are ahead of where we expected to be at this point. There is still work to be done, so we are going to push hard right up to the end of the mission.”
Also thanks to Katy Macek of the Department of Transportation. When asked if there was a timeline or schedule for the opening of PCH on May 31, she said: “Please refer to Gov. Newsom’s announcement for the most recent updates available: www.gov.ca.gov/202 5/04/12/ governor-new som-announces-pacifi ccoast-highway-will -reopen-in-timefor- summer-as-california s-all-in-firerespon se-continues-ahead-o f-schedule/ Caltrans anticipates having further updates closer to the Memorial Day
Thanks to Doug Carroll for updates on real estate properties listed for sale, and sales. Quoted material on those items are from the Multiple Listing Services website: california.searchonlinelistings.
And thanks to all of you, for being you.
Duke’s still down: Part Nine Burnout properties available for sale in Malibu, according to Doug Carroll, as
100: Army Corps crews currently working. Palazzini had this to say: “The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stands with this community. We are over halfway finished with our debris mission goal. Stay strong, there is light at the end of the tunnel.”
234: According to the fancy new and useful Rebuild Dashboard courtesy of Malibu Rebuilds — ma liburebuilds.org/ rebuild-dashboard/ — there have been 234 initial visits to Malibu Rebuilds and 148 follow-up visits.
9: Days is the average for planning’s first response.
24: Days is the average for planning commission decisions.
22: Projects under planning review. Projects that have been submitted to planning, and are currently being reviewed
13: Projects approved by planning so far.
0: Building plan check — submitted. Projects that have been submitted for plan check, and are currently being reviewed by all city departments
0: Building Plan Check — Approved Building Plan Checks that have been approved
0: Certificates of Occupancy issued
4,113: As of May 12, the USACE EFOPalisades has received 4,113 rights of entry applications from the county, cleared debris at 2,862 properties, and completed and submitted final sign off to the county for 2,311 parcels.
Put another way, the USACE has cleared debris from nearly 70% of the parcels we received rights of entry to and turned about 52% of those back over to the county.
$6,000: Weekly wage for two blokes from Bakersfield who were having a beer at Sparky’s Sports Bar. As contractors for the USACE, they are two of many people running Caterpillar 325 excavators to clear debris from homes.
They hope to put in many weeks here. Apparently, Malibu is more pleasant than Bakersfield?
840,000: Tons of debris (1.68 billion pounds) removed by the USACE as of May 12.
$1,999,00: Asking price for a 0.142-acre burn out lot in Sunset Mesa.
$2 million: Asking price for an 0.49acre burn-out lot way down by Topanga at 19124 PCH.
$2.495 million: Asking price for a fiveacre burn out lot on Rambla Pacifica: “Everyone must sign the attached General Waiver and Release of Liability Form before visiting the property.”
$2.495 million: Asking price for an 0.04-acre lot at 20608 Pacific Coast Highway.
$2.495 million: Asking price for a 0.101acre lot on Las Flores Beach.
$2.6 million: Asking price for a 0.30acre lot on Las Tunas Beach just east of Pena Road.
$2.95 million: Asking price for a 1.222acre triplex just east of Big Rock Road.
$2.995 million: Asking price for a .40acre lot on Big Rock.
$2.995 million: Asking price for a .143acre lot on Las Flores Beach.
$3 million: Asking price for a .069 “burn-out” lot: “Under current rebuild guidelines, eligible properties may expand up to 10% beyond the original permitted footprint. Buyers must conduct their own investigations and diligence to verify feasibility and buildability of this lot.”
$3.495 million: Asking price for a .082acre lot at 19206 PCH: “Bring your Developers and Designers. Located on‘sought after’ Las Flores Beach the structure sits on approx. 40 ft of beach frontage.”
$4.950 million: for a pending sale on a 5160 square
foot/0.118-acre burn out lot on La Costa Beach, about halfway between Station 70 and La Costa Beach Club: “Join the vibrant and exclusive La Costa community and bring your dream to life on this breathtaking stretch of Malibu coastline.”
$3.5 million (and counting): Duke’s estimated business loss after being closed since Jan. 7. Other numbers from Jimmy Chavez:
120: Number of days closed from Jan. 7 to May 7
(Also closed five days in December for the Franklin Fire)
130: Number of employees laid off. (roughly 130)
???: Cost of damage from flooding. (Still compiling and accruing costs)
????: Number of trucks in the Duke’s parking lot during the Palisades Fire. (“Good question!,” Chavez said. “Seems as though we’ve been a hub for many utilities although it might be the porto-potties…”)
???: Number of meals provided to first responders. (Sadly, none as we haven’t had a kitchen to operate from. Planning a big event for the community as soon as we can re-open)
Any normal or bizarre numbers having to do with Duke’s appreciated. “Only thing that comes to mind is that we flooded back in 2011,” Chavez said. “So I don’t think there’s another restaurant that’s survived two of these, but we’re in our 29th year in Malibu so still charging ahead!”
$5.595 million: Asking price for a 0.171-acre lot at PCH at Las Flores Beach, between Big Rock Drive and Las Flores Canyon Road.
$6 million: Asking price for an 0.135acre lot on La Costa Beach:
meet considered among the toughest in California, representing more than 550 high schools.
Ryder Lippman, a rising sprint talent, had a breakout season in the 100-yard freestyle, showcasing steady improvement and competitive grit. After placing second in the 50 freestyle and fourth in the 100 freestyle at the Citrus Coast League Finals, Lippman went on to deliver a series of personal bests at CIF. He qualified for the CIF Southern Section Prelims with a time of 53.51, ranked 27th overall in Division 4. In prelims, he dropped his time to 52.67, winning his heat and advancing to the finals. There, he shaved off even more time, clocking in at 52.40 to finish fifth
overly aggressive brush clearance — like the proposed 700 feet — could backfire, literally. Removing deep-rooted chaparral encourages the spread of highly flammable annual grasses, which ignite more quickly and burn faster. It also destabilizes slopes, increasing landslide risk — particularly in steep areas where MRCA land lies above residential zones.
Still, the City Council’s resolution is gaining traction, propelled by public pressure in communities still reeling from the Palisades Fire. Whether the state legislature will act on it — and whether the MRCA will be forced to comply — re-
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in his heat and 15th overall out of 40 swimmers — an impressive feat given only the top 18 in the division advance.
“He just kept getting faster,” Mulligan said. “He peaked at exactly the right time, and it was amazing to watch.”
Lippman’s year-round dedication to water polo, training under Goldberg, also contributed to his strength and stamina in the pool. He plans to continue both water polo and lifeguard training this summer with South Coast Aquatics as he prepares for the Junior Olympics.
Ceylon Zappa, Malibu’s top breaststroker, delivered a standout season marked by determination and precision. She claimed the Citrus Coast League title in the 100-yard breaststroke, finishing just shy of the school record by less than a second. Her league-winning performance secured her a spot at CIF Southern Section
mains to be seen.
LA County allocates
$600,000 in emergency funds to Marine Mammal Care Center amid domoic acid crisis
In response to a growing ecological emergency, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved $600,000 in emergency funding for the Marine Mammal Care Center (MMCC) in San Pedro. The lifesaving allocation aims to support the only authorized marine mammal rescue facility in the region as it battles an over-
all financial decisions. Regular updates will be published showing progress and impact metrics.
We’re not reinventing past disappointments; we’re creating a new community investment model where everyone can see their contribution making an immediate difference. I invite financial professionals to help design this system, ensuring it becomes part of Malibu’s framework for managing the economic opportunities of the coming global events with integrity and transparency.
What would the Summer Solstice event entail?
Imagine local and world-class musicians performing against our breathtaking coastline. Local restau-
Prelims, where she swam a 1:10.81 to qualify eighth overall. In the finals, she placed ninth with a time of 1:11.08, demonstrating both consistency and competitive focus at one of the state’s most elite meets. Zappa was coached at CIF by Goldberg, whose strategic race preparation and steady leadership helped elevate her performance on the big stage.
“She’s just been such a steady and dedicated swimmer,” said Mulligan.
“Her best time came right before CIF, and even though she didn’t drop more time in finals, competing at that level is something special.”
Like Lippman, Zappa trains yearround and plans to continue her athletic growth this summer through lifeguard certification and water polo competition.
Nina Sichta, a junior and Malibu’s most versatile female swimmer, also qualified for CIF in the 100-yard butterfly
whelming surge in cases of domoic acid poisoning.
Toxic algae blooms off the Southern California coast, producing the neurotoxin domoic acid, have led to a wave of sick and dying sea life washing ashore. Affected animals include elephant seals, sea lions, dolphins, and even seabirds like pelicans. The MMCC, already strained by limited staffing and supplies, has seen its yearly budget exhausted in just five months.
“This is a public health and environmental crisis,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn. “The Marine Mammal Care Center is doing critical work, and we cannot let them face this alone.”
rants and shops are offering their finest in a festival atmosphere. A celebration of Malibu arts, culture, and resilience. Displays showcasing our vision for rebuilding — special areas honoring first responders and those who lost their homes. A percentage of all proceeds will directly support fire-affected businesses and residents through transparent, trackable mechanisms. Most importantly, a day where the community, divided by disaster, reunites in celebration and hope, reminding the world that Malibu’s spirit cannot be extinguished. The reality is stark: Malibu today is divided between those living everyday lives and those struggling to rebuild. This division isn’t sustainable as we approach these global events. I envision a “Blue Highway” — not as some dis-
after winning her event at league finals.
Sichta recorded the fastest times in all but two events this season and is known for her drive and coachability.
“She’s an incredible swimmer,” Mulligan noted. “Very coachable and a leader by example.”
Unfortunately, Sichta was unable to compete at CIF due to a scheduling conflict with AP testing — a reminder of the balancing act student-athletes face. Even so, her ability to qualify while managing a rigorous academic load highlights her discipline and talent.
She plans to continue training with her club swim team over the summer.
As the season wraps, Mulligan is already thinking about next year. He hopes to grow the team’s numbers while maintaining the positive, hard-working culture that defined this season.
“We’re always looking for more
MMCC staff and volunteers have been working around the clock to care for the influx of poisoned animals, many of which suffer seizures and disorientation from the toxin. The emergency funds will help cover veterinary care, medical supplies, expanded facilities, and additional staff support.
Recognizing the severity of the situation, the Board of Supervisors is also collaborating with other coastal municipalities to develop a coordinated regional response. Future funding options are being explored to bolster the MMCC’s long-term capacity to address marine health emergencies.
tant future concept, but as an immediate solution we can begin implementing this summer. The ocean at our doorstep offers an alternative transportation corridor that exists right now. We don’t need years of planning or massive infrastructure investment to launch initial water shuttle services connecting key points along our coast. By the Summer Solstice, we could demonstrate a pilot program showing how water transport can immediately relieve pressure on PCH. This isn’t theoretical — coastal communities worldwide are already using their waterways effectively. The technology exists. The vessels exist. What we need is the will to make it happen now, not years from now when traffic has choked our recovery. This destruction can become our catalyst for transformation. The convergence of our recovery with
swimmers,” he said. “If we can add a little more depth to go along with the speed we already have, we’ll be even more competitive.”
Mulligan also praised the broader commitment of the community and the value of continued support for the school’s aquatics program.
“I’m just really proud of this group,” he said. “They stayed committed, they swam their hearts out, and they represented Malibu High with class. We had a lot of personal bests at the right time, and that’s what we aim for.”
With a strong core of returning swimmers, club training lined up over the summer, and a clear vision for growth, the future of Malibu High School swimming looks bright. Small in numbers, but mighty in heart — the Sharks are ready to dive into next season stronger than ever.
“The volume of cases is unlike anything we’ve seen before,” said MMCC Executive Director Amber Becerra. “This emergency funding is a lifeline — not just for the animals in our care, but for the health of our coastal ecosystem.”
As toxic algae blooms are expected to increase due to rising ocean temperatures and pollution, officials and scientists alike stress the need for long-term investments in marine rescue and monitoring capabilities.
Residents who encounter stranded or distressed marine animals are urged to contact the MMCC and avoid approaching wildlife.
upcoming global events presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reimagine Malibu not just as it was, but as it could be — showcasing our community’s magic to the world.
I cannot do this alone. This isn’t my vision — it’s ours. I’m imploring you to join this effort. Not for me, but for the soul of a place we all cherish, and for the opportunity to shine on the world stage.
The Summer Solstice event symbolically marks a new dawn for Malibu. It’s about bringing light back to places that have known only darkness. It’s about saying: we are still here, we are still beautiful, and we are rising — just in time to welcome the world. The clock is ticking. The world is literally coming. Will you answer the call?
Reach me at 21milesinmalibu@gmail.com
Malibu High boys and girls swimmers are shown in action, and out of the pool, at the CIF Southern Section Championships at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut. Photos by Steve Lippman
Malibu Life
Sweet Success! Starting a tasty tradition
Our Lady of Malibu School launches its first cake baking contest and festival
By BARBARA BURKE Special to The Malibu Times
What fun they all had!
“Creativity took center stage at Our Lady of Malibu School on May 3 as cake decorators of all ages went head-to-head to see who had the most artistry, skill and imagination during the first annual Our Lady of Malibu School cake competition,” Principal Elisa Zimmerman shared. “Each cake was judged independently by a team of expert judges.”
Gina Longo, a parent guild member who helped to launch the school’s new sweet tradition, was happy with the result.
“Our first annual cake contest and festival at Our Lady of Malibu School was one of our most successful events of the year,” she said. “It was great to see the community come together -- the music, the dancing and of course, the cakes were simply blissful!”
Lynda Pingatore, who came up with the idea to hold the event, applauded all who attended, noting, “We had a great turnout and we supported our community and had some good old fashioned fun!”
Of course, there was a fun cake-walk and Malibu City Councilmember Haylynn Conrad showed up to help judge the entrants. Atticus Beahan’s family won first place in the family/international cake recipe entry. Sienna Malibu Amini, 9, and her mother, Eveline Amini, a native of Switzerland, submitted an impressive traditional bundt cake.
“My daughter Sienna, who is a third-grader, absolutely loved baking a traditional Swiss lemon bundt cake!” Eveline shared. Little Sienna chimed in, saying, “I loved helping my mom bake
BEST SHT
the cake for the contest -- we had only baked a chocolate marble bundt cake before!”
Those who won first place included Pingatore for her chocolate cake, Amy
were not the
Malibu High golfer Graham wins league MVP as Sharks boys claim title
MHS squad places four players on the Citrus Coast League first team, and one on the second team
By MCKENZIE JACKSON Special to The Malibu Times
rody Graham, a longtime golfer,
in third place, stormed back to grab the win and the league MVP honor with a 40.2 handicap. The Sharks, a squad of eight golfers, won the event, which secured them the league championship.
Gunther Ellington for her bundt cake, Alison Bunce for her ever-popular gluten free/vegan cake, Natalie Steere for her layer cake, and little Avery Wagner for a kids’ cake.
Cakes
only delectables on show as attendees enjoyed treats from Ardi Entezam’s company, Ardi’s Eats & Sweets, a fan favorite from OLM’s
Maxson finished with a score of 40.33
Malibu head coach Anne Deshautelle
Malibu City Councilmember Haylynn Conrad, one of the judges for the inaugural Our Lady of Malibu School cake competition, admires some of the submitted creations. Photo courtesy of Haylynn Conrad
Que Bueno
MALIBU SEEN
First off, all Malibuianites know it’s crucial to know the provincialocal pronunciations of Malibu restaurants, lest you sound like a rube from Anaheim or Azusa or Cucamonga or Atascadero (!) or wherever.
So where Geoffrey’s is “JAWfreeze” and Zinqué is “ZEENkay,” La Nena is pronounced “lah NAY-nah” where the n in “nena” is the regular n sound. None of that enyah business. Claro? Bueno. Mexican food is meant to be inexpensive, no? That’s kind of the point of Mexican food, but here we are in the 21st Century of the $20+ burrito, inspiring some 20th century types to riff off Vincent Vega in “Pulp Fiction”: “That a $20 burrito? That a flour tortilla with maybe three huevos revueltos, a handful of cheese, some fried potatoes, a scoop or three of salsa, maybe some mushrooms or onions? That’s $20?”
What would that $20 burrito cost if you stayed at home and made it yourself. Chat GPT came back with:
$0.35 per tortilla + $1.13 for 3 eggs + $.40 for fried potatoes, $0.30 for salsa, $.60 for Monterey Jack cheese + $1.00 for chorizo + and $.30 for mushrooms, onions, spices = $3.65.
I am told that’s a bit off and that a dozen eggs these days ranges from around $4.50 at Trader Joe’s to as much as $12.99 at Erewhon. So you can bump that $3.65 up to as much as $6.00, but still… So wary of what this new Malibubougie place would charge for a burrito, I made a reservation for 11 for La Nena, a new Mexican place in the Point Dume Plaza in The Space Formerly Known as Ciel Orange (sea-el awe-RRRRANJ).
Thaia (tawe-yah). Duck Dive Gastro Pub ((luck-l+d) + (live-l+d)) and the Dume Room (doom-room).
I’d made two previous attempts to make a reservation at La Nena. Failing the first time to get a table
Iat the last minute, I went with Luis AIA and sat at the bar — which was nice, the place is social. The second time, I made a reservation days in advance but didn’t respond to a text to confirm it and that got kiboshed. That inspired a politely angry, “Do you know who I am and who I work for?!?!?!?” email which inspired a polite response from operations manager Adelmo Rivas and Andrea Nales who said they would be glad to accommodate a party of 11 and would flow us a couple of their most popular appetizers “invita la casa.”
On a sunny, blue spring afternoon in the first week of May, my traveling companions included TV armorer Ian and his “wahine” Jennifer, a fashionista whose Hawaiian name is “Au me nā nai‘a” or “Swims with dolphins,” which is something she misses about Hawaii.
Water cinematographer Jamie is an Australian of Abnormal Height who was with Raquel, a spitfire of a girl who grows squash in Washington state. Then there was Zoe — also known as “human champagne” — with her fiance — John — an entrepreneur with his hands in many pies, although the coolest is he owns radio station KTYD 99.9. Also in attendance was the charming and glamorous Claire, a head-shrinker who turned out to have a big brain.
We took up a big table in an alcove with a view to the Santa Monica Mountains and a little too much afternoon sun. Behind us, the restaurant was bubbling, busy, and full, which apparently has been the case every day since La Nena opened its doors in early May. A man came to the table and mixed up two bowls of guacamole con todo in front of all of us, and that disappeared like a capybara that had fallen into a pond full of piranha. All quick-like.
The appetizers were good: “Queso de fundido” is Oaxacan melted cheese with mushrooms. Kind of like eating French onion soup, scraping every last bit of cheese from the side and the bottom. “Ceviche de pescado” and “ceviche de cama-
don’t know about you, but I’m getting sick and tired of the barrage of surveys asking, “How did we do?”
I understand that companies want to learn how their various employees are performing, and they want to show us, the consumers, how much they appreciate our business, but they don’t seem to understand that my time is precious, and I have important things to do like taking a nap. (Don’t ever knock nap taking.)
No matter what service is provided, I seem to get the follow-up questionnaire inquiring how pleased I was with the service.
I have taken my car in for service to the same dealership for the entire 13 years I have lived here, and yet each and every time I get my car serviced, I
ron” were all good. All somewhere between Mexican street food and gourmet because as we all know, Malibu is loaded from County Line to Las Flores with surfisticates who have done a lot of traveling around the world and back, and know what’s good. You have to be good and well above average in Malibu, or like the snows of winter, you will soon be gone from this earth.
We got stuck into the appetizers — as Jamie the Australian of Abnormal Height would say — and we approached the menu warily, gripped to be accosted with $20+ burritos and similar shocks. But reading the menu, the most shocking thing was: No burritos at all!!! Not for $20 or any price.
“¿Qué significa esto? ¿Qué clase de universo es este? ¿Un restaurante mexicano sin burritos?”
Turns out the answer to that mystery is just a couple doors down, at Lily’s, a beloved joint known around Point Dume and around the world for its burritos ($16 to $18.25) a place so good it inspires movie stars
to crash their Teslas and other shenanigans.
Lily’s is open for breakfast and lunch, but apparently La Nena agreed to a non-compete clause, because to mess with Lily’s is to inspire pitchforks and lanterns among the gentry.
So no $20 burritos or burritos of any kind on the menu, but all kinds of other good things.
One more round of margaritas and cervezas and otra bebidas refrescas and pretty soon, our table looked like that luscious inside spread of ZZ Top’s “Tres Hombres” (1973) album. That’s a Boomer reference to a vinyl record which came in a cardboard container which featured a dripping orgy of bean and cheese-laden, Tex Mex from Leo’s Mexican Restaurant in Houston. (Cost of a burrito then? One American dollar.)
The table was awash and conversation stopped immediately. And then all at the same time we all had what alcoholics call a moment of clarity. “Those are reasonable prices!!” Claire blurted out, and we
all agreed. “Reasonable prices” and “Malibu” are usually oxymoronic, mutually exclusive terms like “military intelligence” and “Microsoft Works,” but not at La Nena!!
How was it? I went around the table, starting with Claire: “I ordered the pozole and it was superb. Full of flavor and had a nice kick!”
I was tempted to order the pozole because my mom made a mean bowl of pozole, but I ordered three beef tacos instead.
Claire continued, about the atmosphere: “The staff were very kind and hospitable, not the typical snobbery we get at some Malibu establishments.”
And she was right about that, but then: “Look at the big brain on Claire!” who must be human Chat GPT because she continued omnipotently remembering what everyone else ordered: “Swims With Dolphins got the fish tacos and Raquel had a carne asada taco with a lettuce wrap — I think. And Zoe got the mango salad. Ian ordered the steak. Oh and John had the tortilla soup. The only one I don’t know is Jamie.
The guacamole was in the way.” Wow, Malibu has a new memory man, but that man’s a woman, man! But Claire was right. Raquel said: “I ordered the carne asada tacos as well. It was fantastic in a lettuce wrap.”
Swims With Dolphins had the fish tacos, not surprisingly: “I had two fish tacos. They were delicious and only $7 each. Ian had Arrachera for $37 and said it was good.
La Nena has mastered an inviting coastal-modern neighborhood feel. The high top benches are a nice touch, and you can’t beat the Santa Monica Mountains backdrop.” So, check it out. “Lah NAY-nah” is the new kid in town and it’s happening. Solid food for swells and surfisticates who know what’s good, at refreshingly reasonable prices. Heaps of atmosphere, socially abuzz, everyone checking each other out with “celebripheral” vision.
The place is bubbling and good and hopefully will hang around. If you make a reservation and they send a text to confirm, be sure to hit 1.
am asked to respond to their survey about customer satisfaction. If I weren’t happy with the service, I wouldn’t keep returning, or is that too complicated for them to figure out.
I once called my credit card company and mentioned to them that I would be out of the country for two weeks. They then proceeded to pepper me with a series of questions about the person who took my call. It literally took me more time to answer their questions than it took me to tell them I would be elsewhere.
I have an idea: Rather than companies bombarding me with surveys and questionnaires, they should just wait to hear from me. If I am not pleased with their service, believe me when I say that I am not bashful, and will not hesitate to complain if I want to. There are few things I enjoy more than complaining, which is precisely why I am complaining about these interruptions in my daily life. Now I will take my well-deserved nap. (All my naps are well-deserved.)
annual Christmas marketplaces.
Charissa Seamon, a cake-walk organizer, was also instrumental in organizing the dancing with Dance Star pupils, including some improv dances that Sienna and her fellow dancers enjoyed. All proceeds from the silent auction and cake sales benefited the school. Local stores and bakeries donated some cakes, including Whole Foods Malibu, Pavilions, Sweet Lady Jane in Calabasas, Trader Joe’s, Gelson’s, Ralphs in Calabasas and Whole Foods Malibu and Bristol Farms.
The event featured donations from Malibu Colony Company, Howdy’s Restaurant, Scott’s Malibu Market, Malibu Seafood, Vitamin Barn, Toy Crazy, Sunny -
day, Starbucks, the Harris family, and Nikki Woolley’s Follow the Sun.
“We are all so grateful for Lynda Pingatore for creating the idea
and so thankful for our entire school, principal and community for helping to produce the event!” Longo said. “We all look forward to next year!”
By Burt Ross, Contributed Column
The gatefold inside spread of ZZ Top’s “Tres Hombres” (1973) album jacket, shown above, bears a striking resemblance to the table of Ben Marcus’s party during a recent visit to La Nena, the new
Mexican restaurant at Point Dume Plaza. Contributed Photo
SWEET SUCCESS Continued from B1
Malibu City Councilmember Haylynn Conrad, one of the judges for the inaugural Our Lady of Malibu School cake competition, is shown with Amy Ellington, one of the contestants. Photo courtesy of Haylynn Conrad
By Benjamin Marcus, Entertainment Editor La Nena Cantina is the Nuevo Nino in Town
The Malibu Palisades Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its monthly Connections Breakfast, led by Malibu Times Advertising Director and Connections Director Anthony McDemas. Attendees enjoyed valuable networking, shared insights about their businesses, and showcased
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SANDRA BARBARA HAMILTON aka SANDRA HAMILTON
Case No. 25STPB04524
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of SANDRA BARBARA HAMILTON aka SANDRA HAMILTON
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Andrea Link in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Andrea Link 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 on June 2, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 99 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:
MAGGIE WILSON ESQ
SBN 267996
WEINSTOCK MANION ALC
1875 CENTURY PARK EAST
STE 2000
LOS ANGELES CA 90067-2516
CN116223 HAMILTON May 1,8,15, 2025
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DONALD JAMES EVANS
Case No. 25STPB04679
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DONALD JAMES EVANS
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Georgia Evans O’Donoghue in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Georgia Evans O’Donoghue 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 on May 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 29 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
LEGAL NOTICES
the court clerk.
Attorney for petitioner: ALICE A SALVO ESQ SBN 103796
LAW OFFICES OF ALICE A SALVO 20350 VENTURA BLVD STE 110
WOODLAND HILLS CA 91364-2452
CN116493 EVANS May 1,8,15, 2025 MALIBU 94
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case No. 25VECP00242
Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
Petition of: KATIE MCCONNELL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
Petitioner: KATIE MCCONNELL a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
Present Name: a. KATE MCCONNELL b. KATIE DREW MCCONNELL c. KATIE D. MCCONNELL Proposed Name: a. KATIE MCCENNELL b. KATIE MCCONNELL c. KATIE MCCONNELL
The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 06/13/2025 Time: 8:30 AM, Dept.: A, Room: 510
The address of the court is:
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS AN-
GELES
NORTHWEST DISTRICT - EAST BLDG. 6230 SYLMAR AVE.
ROOM 107, VAN NUYS, CA 91401
A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): The Malibu Times Date: APR 24 2025
SHIRLEY K. WATKINS, Judge of the Superior Court
DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court
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2025080971
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:
AUGUST VENTURE TALENT
AUGUST EXECUTIVE
23838 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY #2403, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s):
AUGUST GLOBAL LLC
23838 PACIFIC COAST HWY #2403, MALIBU, CA 90265
If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization CA
This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 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, AUGUST GLOBAL LLC, DONNA WHITE, MANAGING MEMBER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 4/22/2025
NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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2025080512
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:
DOCKSIDE CPR
DOCKSIDE CPR & HEALTHCARE TRAINING
DURANT CONSULTING
28633 HEATHER LN, CASTAIC, CA 91384, LOS ANGELES
COUNTY Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): NYKKI J DURANT
28633 HEATHER LN, CASTAIC, CA 91384
If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization
This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/2024
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, NYKKI J DURANT, OWNER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 4/21/2025
NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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2025079101
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: THE CRANOSPINAL CENTER OF LOS ANGELES
11600 WILSHIRE BLVD. STE 407, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): 338148
Registered Owner(s): BRIAN R. GANTWEKER M.D., A MEDICAL CORPORATION PO BOX 492209, LOS ANGELES, CA 90049
If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization CA
This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/2011
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, BRIAN R. GANTWEKER, M.D., A MEDICAL CORPORATION, BRIAN R. GANTWEKER, PRESIDENT
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 4/18/2025 NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER.
A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish in The Malibu Times: 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2025 5 MALIBU 98
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE ** **Trustee Sale No. 2500014-2CTT Loan No: ******-003/Kemper APN 4458-007019 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE FILING WITH ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS DATED NOVEMBER 21, 2024. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at the Courtyard located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, as the duly appointed Trustee (the “Trustee”), under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing with Assignment of Rents recorded on November 27, 2024, as Instrument No. 20240836835 of official records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA, executed by: Ross Hilton Kemper and Linda Kerkorian Kemper, Trustees of The Ross Hilton Kemper & Linda Kerkorian Kemper Family Trust Dated May 7, 2002 who were identified in the Deed of Trust as Ross Hilton Kemper and Linda Kerkorian Kemper, Trustees of The Ross Hilton Kemper & Linda Kerkorian Kempe Family Trust Dated May 7, 2002, as Trustor (the “Trustor”), in favor of HANKEY CAPITAL, LLC, a California limited liability company, as Beneficiary, and any modifications thereto are collectively referred to herein from time to time as the “Deed of Trust”, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. EXHIBIT “A” Parcel 1: A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, BEING A PART OF RANCHO TOPANGA MALIBU SEQUIT, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1 PAGES 414 TO 416 INCLUSIVE OF PATENTS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS A WHOLE AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT ENGINEER’S CENTER LINE STATION 944 PLUS 81.47 IN A TANGENT BEARING SOUTH 83° 09’ 30” WEST OF THE 80 FOOT STRIP OF LAND AS DESCRIBED IN THE FINAL ORDER OF CONDEMNATION IN SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 135650, A CERTIFIED COPY OF FINAL ORDER BEING RECORDED IN BOOK 9434 PAGE 338, OFFICIAL RECORDS, SAID CENTER LINE STATION BEING SOUTH 00° 40’ 42” EAST 4183.75 FEET FROM A 12 INCH
BY 12 INCH SANDSTONE MONUMENT MARKEDTM 4 IN THE ROOT OF A 54 INCH SYCAMORE AT A NORTH BOUNDARY CORNER OF SAID RANCHO, DESCRIBED ON COUNTY SURVEYOR’S MAP 9207, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, THENCE ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF SAID 80 FOOT STRIP OF LAND SOUTH 83° 09’ 30” WEST 2622.71 FEET TO THE WESTERLY TERMINAL OF SAID TANGENT OF SAID 80 FOOT STRIP AND ENGINEER’S STATION 918 PLUS 58.76; THENCE SOUTH 06° 50’ 30” EAST 40 FEET TO A POINT IN THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID 80 FOOT STRIP, CONCAVE SOUTHERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 1460 FEET, A DISTANCE OF 305.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE 35.00 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 20° 05’ 12” EAST 150 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 18° 01’ 50” EAST 202 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT IN THE ORDINARY HIGH TIDE LINE OF PACIFIC OCEAN; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID ORDINARY HIGH TIDE LINE 29 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE INTERSECTION OF SAID TIDE LINE AND THAT LINE WHICH BEARS SOUTH 20° 05’ 12” EAST FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 20° 05’ 12” WEST 345 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO SAID POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT THEREFROM ANY PORTION OF SAID LAND FORMED BY ACCRETION BY THE PACIFIC OCEAN WHICH WAS NOT FORMED BY THE DEPOSITOR ALLUVION FROM NATURAL CAUSES AND IMPERCEPTIBLE DEGREES. ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM ALL MINERAL, OIL, PETROLEUM, ASPHALTUM, GAS, COALAND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES AND WATER CONTAINED IN, ON, WITHIN AND UNDER SAID PROPERTY AND EVERY PART THEREOF, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED RECORDED MAY 4, 1937 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 587, OFFICIAL RECORDS. PARCEL 2: A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PART OF RANCHO TOPANGA MALIBU SEQUIT, AS PER MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 1 PAGES 41 4 TO 41 6 INCLUSIVE OF PATENTS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, AS DESCRIBED IN THAT CERTAIN DECREE OF CONDEMNATION RECORDED NOVEMBER 20, 1929 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 1192 IN BOOK 9434 PAGE 388, OFFICIAL RECORDS, BOUNDED NORTHERLY BY THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE LAND AS DESCRIBED IN THE DEED OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, RECORDED OCTOBER 8, 1937 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 1316 IN BOOK 15228 PAGE 342, OFFICIAL RECORDS, AND BOUNDED EASTERLY AND WESTERLY BY THE NORTHERLY PROLONGATION OF THE EAST AND WEST LINES OF THE LAND AS DESCRIBED IN THE DEED TO MARGO BOTSFORD, SUSAN WODIUM, PETER G. BOTSFORD, KATHERINE B. HATTERSLEY AND ANDREW M. BOTSFORD, RECORDED OCTOBER 29, 1981 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 81-1062720, OFFICIAL RECORDS. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the Property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the Property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the Property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this Property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the Property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this Property, you may call 1.866.684.2727 or visit this Internet Website www.servicelinkasap.com. using the file number assigned to this case 25-00014-2CTT. 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 1.866.684.2727, or visit this internet website www.servicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case 25-00014-2CTT to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. The real Property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real Property described above is purported to be: 23872 Malibu Rd., Malibu, CA The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto). The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the Property to be sold and reason-
31334 ANACAPA VIEW DR, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):
Registered Owner(s): SEVA CORPORATION OF AMERICA
31334 ANACAPA VIEW DR, MALIBU, CA 90265
If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization NV
This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/1978
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, SEVA CORPORATION OF AMERICA, KATHLEEN M GLIEBE, TREASURER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 3/20/2025 NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Los Angeles County Hearing Officer will conduct a public hearing to consider the project described below. A presentation and overview of the project will be given, and any interested person or authorized agent may appear and comment on the project at the hearing. The Hearing Officer will then consider to approve or deny the project or continue the hearing if it deems necessary. Should you attend, you will have an opportunity to testify, or you can submit written comments to the planner below or at the public hearing. If the final decision on this proposal is challenged in court, testimony may be limited to issues raised before or at the public hearing Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Hearing Location: Hall of Records, 320 W. Temple Street, Room 150, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Virtual (Online) at bit.ly/ ZOOM-HO. By phone at (669) 444-9171 or (719) 359-4580 (ID: 824 5573 9842).
Project No.: PRJ2020-002005-(3)
Project Location: 25755 Piuma Road, within the Santa Monica Mountains Planning Area
Applicant: This case was filed by Don Reith on August 27, 2020
CEQA Categorical Exemption: Class 3 and Class 4
Project Description: Construction of a new 2,740-squarefoot single-family residence on a 0.7-acre parcel. More information: Tyler Montgomery 320 W. Temple Street, 13th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 974-6411. tmontgomery@planning.lacounty.gov. planning.lacounty.gov.
Case Material: https://bit.ly/PRJ2020-002005
If you need reasonable accommodations or auxiliary aids, contact the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator at (213) 974-6488 (Voice) or (213) 617-2292 (TDD) with at least 3 business days’ advanced notice. 5/15, 5/22/25
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Los Angeles County Hearing Officer will conduct a public hearing to consider the project described below. A presentation and overview of the project will be given, and any interested person or authorized agent may appear and comment on the project at the hearing. The Hearing Officer will then consider to approve or deny the project or continue the hearing if it deems necessary. Should you attend, you will have an opportunity to testify, or you can submit written comments to the planner below or at the public hearing. If the final decision on this proposal is challenged in court, testimony may be limited to issues raised before or at the public hearing
Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Hearing Location: Hall of Records, 320 W. Temple Street, Room 150, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Virtual (Online) at bit.ly/ ZOOM-HO. By phone at (669) 444-9171 or (719) 359-4580 (ID: 824 5573 9842).
Project No.: R2005-01452-(3)
Project Location: 2354 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, within the Santa Monica Mountains Planning Area CEQA Categorical Exemption: Class 3 and Class 4
Project Description: Variance for construction of a new 4,000-square-foot single-family residence on a mapped significant ridgeline.
More information: Tyler Montgomery 320 W. Temple Street, 13th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 974-6411. tmontgomery@planning.lacounty.gov. planning.lacounty.gov. Case Material: https://bit.ly/4m2CkJH
If you need reasonable accommodations or auxiliary aids, contact the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator at (213) 974-6488 (Voice) or (213) 617-2292 (TDD) with at least 3 business days’ advanced notice. 5/15, 5/22/25 CNS-3925275#
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case No. 25SMCP00230
Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
Petition of: REXIE STUART TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
Petitioner: REXIE STUART a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
Present Name: REXIE STUART Proposed Name: ROXIE STUART
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: 06/20/2025 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: MAY 05 2025
LAWRENCE H. CHO, Judge of the Superior Court
DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court
PUB: 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5/2025 The Malibu Times
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
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2337 ROSCOMARE ROAD SUITE 8, LOS ANGELES, CA 90077
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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, ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION ALLIES INC, AMIR ALI KANGARLOU, PRESIDENT
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 5/6/2025 NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
Publish in The Malibu Times: 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5/2025
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF MALIBU CITY COUNCIL
The Malibu City Council will hold public hearing on MONDAY, June 9, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA and
via teleconference on the project identified below.
Public comment can be submitted ahead of the public hearing to citycouncil@malibucity.org for inclusion in the public record. To view and participate during the public hearing, please review the meeting agenda posted at MalibuCity.org/AgendaCenter and follow the directions for public participation.
APPEAL NO. 24-010 - An appeal of Planning Commission
Resolution No 24-39 determining the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, and approving Coastal Development Permit-Woolsey Fire No. 23-004 for the construction of a 4,620 square foot addition to a destroyed single-family residence with an attached garage approved under Planning Verification-Woolsey Fire No. 21-034, extension of the existing swimming pool and spa, driveway reconfiguration, improvements to existing tennis court, new hardscaping, landscaping, grading, and onsite wastewater treatment system; including Demolition Permt No. 24-020 for the demolition of an existing hardscape and landscape; and Site Plan Review No. 23-026 for construction of the residence over 18 feet in height not to exceed 24 feet in height for a flat roof
Location: 29738 Cuthbert Road
APN: 4469-041-011
Zoning: Rural Residential, Two-Acre (RR-2)
Applicant: JTD Architects
Owner: Malibo LLC
Appellant: Charlotte Frieze Jones on behalf of Malibu Park Neighbors Group
Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in CEQA, the Planning Department has analyzed the proposed project. The Planning Department found that this project is listed
among the classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant adverse effect on the environment. Therefore, the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Sections 15301(e) and (I) – Existing Facilities, and 15303(d) – New Construction. The Planning Department has further determined that none of the six exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption apply to this project (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2).
A written staff report will be available at or before the hearing for the project. All persons wishing to address the Council regarding this matter will be afforded an opportunity in accordance with the Council’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 City Council on, or before, the date of the meeting.
COASTAL COMMISSION APPEAL – An aggrieved person may appeal the City Council’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 COUNCIL’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR OTHERWISE HELD BY THE CITY, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, EITHER AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Maureen Tamuri, Interim Planning Director
Publish Date: May 15, 2025 MALIBU 111
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU CITY COUNCIL
The Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on MONDAY, June 9, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA and via teleconference on the project identified below.
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 25-002 – An ordinance of the City of Malibu amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the Malibu Municipal Code to stimulate economic recovery for local businesses as a result of impacts from the 2025 Palisades Fire, specifically related to regulations for Temporary Use Permits and Sign Permits
Location: Citywide Project Case Planner: Tyler Eaton, Principal Planner (310) 456-2489, extension 273 teaton@malibucity.org
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21080.9, CEQA does not apply to activities and approvals by the City as necessary for the preparation and adoption of a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to the Malibu Municipal Code. The ZTA is not a project within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, because it has no potential to result in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly, as the uses being considered are temporary in nature. The ZTA does not authorize any specific development or installation on any specific piece of property within the City’s boundaries.
Moreover, when and if an application for a Temporary Use Permit or Sign Permit is submitted, the City will at that time conduct preliminary review of the application in accordance with CEQA. Alternatively, even if the ZTA was a “project” within the meaning of State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, it is exempt from CEQA. CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility of effects on the environment, the project is not subject to CEQA. The changes to the temporary use and sign permit regulations may allow for temporary development to which requirements of restoration to a site’s original state will be required.
A written staff report will be available at or before the hearing for the project. All persons wishing to address the Council regarding this matter will be afforded an opportunity in accordance with the Council’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 City Council on, or before, the date of the meeting.
IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Maureen Tamuri, Interim Planning Director Publish Date: May 15, 2025
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KENZIE JACKSON
The Pepperdine Waves men’s volleyball team’s season ended one game shy of the NCAA Tournament’s title match on May 10. The Waves, the sixth-ranked team in the nation, were beaten by top-ranked Long Beach State 3-1 in the tournament’s semifinals at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. Long Beach State played UCLA in the national championship game on Tuesday.
The match was the first time a Pepperdine squad has reached the tournament’s semifinals since 2019.
The Waves had their most remarkable offensive performance of the season in the match. The team had a hitting percentage of .421 with 53 kills and only eight errors. Pepperdine also tallied 52 assists and 31 digs.
Sophomore outside hitter Ilay Haver led the Waves with 14 kills with a .545 hitting percentage and one block, while redshirt junior Ryan Barnett, an outside hitter, recorded 13 kills and a block.
Freshman outside hitter Cole Hartke recorded 13 kills, two aces, and one block, and redshirt sophomore Ethan Watson, a middle blocker, had nine kills.
The Waves won the first set 25-20 thanks to a balanced offense — Hayer with five kills and Hartke with four — and a strong serving presence.
The score was knotted at 15-15 in the second set and then 23-23, but Long Beach State used a late Pepperdine service error to win the set 25-23. Then in the third set, Long Beach State un -
27 competition at Soule Park Golf Course in Ojai, Graham’s favorite outing of the season.
said any of Malibu’s top three golfers could have won the match.
“It was insane,” she said. “The boys are always supportive of one another. Hank and Maxson were very gracious when Brody came back to grab the MVP.” Graham, Chiate, and Norby qualified for the CIF Southern Section’s individual tournament next week at Los Robles Greens in Thousand Oaks. While Graham and Chiate have been practicing for the event, which will feature golfers from around 20 leagues, Norby decided to step away and give his spot to a player from Nordhoff, who finished fifth in the CCL’s final tournament. Norby, a star on the Malibu football team last winter, has an AP exam the same day as the tournament.
Deshautelle called Norby a “great leader.”
“He’s a good man,” she said.
The Sharks finished atop the leaderboard in all six of their league matches, including their March
“It was the only tournament of the season I won,” said Graham, who co-medaled with a golfer from Santa Paula.
Chiate, a golfer of five years, saw improvements in his golf game a year ago and noted he and his teammates get better throughout their nine-match season.
“We learned from mistakes,” said Chiate noting his driver is the best aspect of his golf game. “We played with perseverance and kept on trying our hardest. It turned to well.”
Deshautelle expects Graham and Chiate to do their best at CIF.
“They will keep their composure,” she said. “It’s a great opportunity, a good experience.”
Graham has been refining his swing leading up to the postseason.
“I’m looking forward to more golf,” he said. “I have to play and keep practicing. Golf is something you can always get better at.”
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leashed an offensive onslaught, powered by a .720 hitting percentage to notch a 25-19 victory.
Pepperdine, spearheaded by kills from Haver, Barnett and Harke, came back from a 22-19 deficit in the fourth set.
Long Beach State responded with the necessary points to win the set 25-23 and advance to the championship final.
The Waves defeated Loyola Chicago 3-1 (18-25, 26-24, 25-13. 25-20) on May 8 in the quarterfinals of the 10-team tournament to advance to the semifinals.
Barnett had 17 kills, four digs, and an ace. Hartke recorded 11 kills and three aces. Setter Gabe Dyer, a graduate student, had 39 assists and five digs, and Reilly had six digs. Haver rang up six kills.
Pepperdine lost their two last games of the regular season to BYU in Utah. The squad then defeated Grand Canyon, UCLA, and USC to win the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation tournament late last month.
Pepperdine finished their 2025 campaign with a 21-10 record.
The Pepperdine men’s volleyball team (in blue) is shown in action during the Waves’ four-set win over Loyola Chicago in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament. Photos by Morgan Davenport
