The Malibu Times • May 16, 2024

Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin joined state and local leaders to unveil the new

“We want to revive Malibu!” Those words uttered by Malibu resident and chairperson of the State of the City address, Ian Roven of the Malibu-Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce, set the tone for this year’s event, held May 10 on the Santa Monica College Malibu campus designed to bring the community together and reflect on the health and status of the City of Malibu and the community as a whole.

Malibu Inn Motel project,

Dignitaries from the city, county, and state gave updates on initiatives they’re backing for the benefit of Malibu schools, safety, and small businesses that according to Assembly member Jacqui Irwin “are the backbone of the county.” Irwin then addressed the growing

problem of rising fire insurance costs and the alarming number of homeowners being dropped by their insurers. Going on the FAIR Plan, Irwin explained, “is not a good backup. It’s very expensive, minimal coverage, and if there’s one fire in Big Bear or Tahoe the entire fund will be depleted. Insurance companies have to pay into the Fair Plan so that’s why they’re leaving the state.” Irwin reported Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is

After the deaths of the four Pepperdine students last fall, the Malibu City Council declared a local emergency to address the dangers on Pacific Coast Highway. Over the past few months, residents and visitors have seen increased traffic enforcement and infrastructure upgrades and improvements on Pacific Coast Highway.

Last week, California

“Go Safely PCH” campaign and detail the ongoing efforts to make the corridor safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. The press conference was held at the Ghost Tire Memorial on Webb Way. The memorial honors the lives lost on the 21-mile stretch of PCH in Malibu since 2010.

The City of Malibu website says, “‘Go Safely PCH’ is a commitment made to keeping everyone headed to Malibu’s beach, shops, or restaurants safe.”

“Go Safely PCH is more than

a development that was approved by the Planning Commission in June 2023.

Mayor Steve Uhring said the city received nearly 88 letters before the meeting.

“I tried to read all of those and most of those were in opposition,” he said.

Uhring expressed displeasure to not see Planning Director Richard Mollica at the meeting to answer questions.

“I thought this was going to be a complicated issue, a lot of decisions have been made, and I thought that having him here to sort of defend those decisions would’ve been a good move.

booth bus, and games with their little ones.

the weekend,

“Mother’s Day is literally a reflection of the best day of my life — becoming a mom,” Hayley Carling said. “You think about the day you gave birth.”

Carling said she loves going to the beach, going to the playground,

That didn’t happen,” he said.

Before the item was addressed, the council presented Public Safety Director Susan Dueñas with a city tile for seven years of service to the City of Malibu.

“Public safety and fire, when I have conversations with the residents those are the two issues that come up the most, and you have done an excellent job at addressing both of those, so I thank you,” Uhring said to Dueñas.

Dueñas thanked her staff for the support and various public safety organizations who volunteer.

“I’m proud to be a part of the community working to make Malibu safe,” she said.

Knowing that Item 4.a was going to take a while to address, the council moved the Zuma Foundation Inc. Road Race Agreement to the next City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 28.

Assistant Planning Director Adrian Fernandez presented the report.

Councilmember Bruce Silverstein presented his findings and asked Fernandez questions about the development, such as the slopes, the bluffs and who helped write the report.“I also

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In Malibu — a city that is no stranger to fires, floods, earthquakes and landslides — city employee

Susan Dueñas has turned the safety of residents into a complete city department that’s become so important to the well-being of the community.

Dueñas, Malibu’s first-ever public safety director, was honored at the City Council meeting Monday evening for her years of service to Malibu and for making a real impact in disaster preparation. The sevenyear city employee was honored with a Malibu city tile for her significant contributions to public safety.

“Susan has done so much. Her job as public safety director is one of the most important things we’ve

got going on here in the city,” Mayor Steve Uhring commented. “She has done an excellent job of building a staff to make it work, trying to harden Malibu from fires. She hired all the fire liaisons we’ve got to do the checks of houses. She’s the one who helped put together our contract

with the California Highway Patrol. She’s done everything we’ve asked her to do and more.”

Dueñas had years of public service and emergency management under her belt before arriving in Malibu in 2017. She began her public safety

MALIBU’S AWARD WINNING NEWSPAPER SINCE 1946

The Malibu City Council received a large turnout at Monday night’s meeting. Nearly 40 speakers took the stand to oppose the construction of the

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Trancas Country Market celebrated moms in Malibu with an evening of complimentary treats, a fun photo

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Malibu Mayor Steve Uhring speaks during the State of the City address May 10 at the Santa Monica College Malibu campus. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT

Cristina Takao enjoys play time with her children Daisy and Otis, and husband Tim the day before Mother’s Day at Trancas Country Market. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT

Malibu Public Safety Director Susan Dueñas is presented with a city tile by Mayor Steve Uhring during the Monday, May 13, City Council meeting in recognition of Dueñas’s seven years of service with the city. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT.

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There is no climate crisis

Dear Editor,

Climate scientists would be less likely to issue dire warnings of planetary doom if they gave more credence to the geological history of the past several million years. Instead, they rely on computer models that are biased by the preconceptions of their manipulators and incapable of accounting for the myriad factors influencing global temperatures.

Minuscule recent warming, whatever the cause, is inconsequential in light of the long record of data found in Antarctica ice cores that go back 800,000 years. The bottom line is that Earth is colder by nearly 3 degrees Celsius than it was 3,000 years ago and is just now climbing out of its longest cold spell of the last 10,000 years. Blaring headlines about record heat waves of the past 100 years are meaningless, hysterical blather.

A deeper dive into geologic history — based partly on the record stored over millions of years in deep-ocean sediments — shows that today’s carbon dioxide concentrations of 420 parts per million are a fraction of past levels that reached 5,000 ppm and more. Carbon dioxide is nearly at its lowest level ever since plant life began so many millions of years ago and well below the optimum amount for the health of most vegetation.

In fact, the 280-ppm concentration of the mid-19th century is uncomfortably close to the point at which plant life dies — below 150 ppm. Given that all life depends on adequate amounts of this gas, proposals to reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide are nothing less than reckless.

Any global increase in carbon dioxide will be beneficial and have nearly no impact on future tem -

perature. In contrast, demonstrated in the “bible” of human history and climate change compiled by the late professor Hubert Lamb at the University of East Anglia, cold kills.

During the Little Ice Age in parts of England, the “yearly number of burials exceeded the births from the 1660s until about 1730,” he reported. Why, then, are so many demonizing fossil fuels? The wealth enabled by coal, oil and natural gas has provided the leisure — and funding — for numerous researchers to focus on climate change instead of struggling to stay alive. Global society is absolutely dependent upon cheap and plentiful energy for its survival. Why would some demand that civilization retreat from useful energy sources to bring back mass starvation, poverty and horsedrawn buggies?

To dream of a utopian world is perhaps admirable, but to inflict suffering upon society through ignorance of science is deplorable. The public is “protected” from empirical data by legacy and social media censors who eagerly broadcast the supposed need to restrict global warming to 1.5 or 2.0 degrees Celsius — artificial constructs with no scientific basis. There is no global climate emergency. There is, however, a widespread knowledge crisis.

Lawrence Weisdorn, Malibu

Profound disappointment with the City Council

Dear Editor,

I am writing to express my profound disappointment with the city council meeting on Monday which can only be described as a chaotic mess. As a resident of Malibu, I had hoped to witness

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thoughtful discussions and decisive actions from our council, yet what unfolded last night was a far cry from that ideal.

The denial of the proposed new motel without offering any viable solutions was a significant setback for our community. It’s disheartening to see such a lack of foresight and collaboration among our city officials. Instead of working together to address the needs of our growing community, the council seemed content to engage in fruitless debates and offer ideas that lacked any semblance of practicality.

Adding insult to injury, Yolanda Bundy’s assertion that she hadn’t seen the drawings is simply baffling. How can a crucial decision be made without all council members having access to essential information? This oversight reflects a failure on the part of everyone involved and undermines the integrity of the decision-making process.

As residents, we deserve better from our City Council. We entrust them with the responsibility of guiding Malibu toward a prosperous future, yet their actions last night fell far short of that expectation. It’s imperative that our elected officials prioritize transparency, accountability, and

collaboration moving forward to avoid repeating such blunders.

I urge my fellow residents to hold our City Council accountable for their actions and demand better governance for the betterment of our beloved community.

Tim Scott, Malibu

Local upcoming elections

Dear Editor,

As residents of Malibu, we are facing a critical time in our community’s future: the upcoming election cycle. With each passing year, the allure of Malibu grows, attracting attention from developers and interests seeking to capitalize on our pristine landscapes and tight-knit community. However, it is imperative that we remain vigilant in our efforts to preserve what makes Malibu special — its small-town charm and unique character. It is paramount that we carefully consider the candidates vying for roles within our community. We must elect individuals who are committed to upholding the values that have defined Malibu for generations. These values include environmental stewardship,

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sustainable growth, and the preservation of our coastal heritage. As we navigate through the election process, it is essential that we keep our eyes peeled for candidates who demonstrate a genuine understanding of the issues facing Malibu and possess the vision and determination to address them effectively. We need leaders who are not swayed by special interests or beholden to outside influences but are dedicated solely to the well-being of our community. In addition, we must prioritize candidates committed to maintaining Malibu’s small-town atmosphere amidst the pressures of development and expansion. We cannot afford to sacrifice the quaint charm and tight-knit community that make Malibu so special in the pursuit of unchecked growth and commercialization. In the coming weeks and months, I urge my fellow residents to engage actively in the electoral process, scrutinize the platforms and, track the candidates’ records, and cast their votes thoughtfully. Together, we have the power to shape the future of Malibu and ensure that it remains a place we are proud to call home.

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“I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live by the light that I have. I must stand with anybody that stands right, and stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he goes wrong.” — Abraham Lincoln

SIRENS

The following incidents were reported between: apr 20 - apr 32

 4/20 | Vehicle Burglary

A vehicle parked near Mulholland Highway was broken into and ransacked. The victim said an estimated $1,135 worth of miscellaneous items were stolen. The window was estimated to cost $400 to replace. There were no witnesses or security cameras available for evidence.

 4/23 | Vehicle Burglary

A vehicle parked near Escondido Canyon Park was broken into and ransacked. The victim parked their vehicle on PCH and Winding Way and returned to their locked vehicle to see the door keyhole had been damaged, and their purse and wallet had been stolen from the backseat floorboard. The victim received a notification of their credit cards being used at the Pavilions in Malibu for a total of $238. There were no witnesses or security cameras available for evidence.

Fatal traffic collision near Paradise Cove and Winding Way

Around 1 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, two vehicles collided on Pacific Coast Highway between Paradise Cove and Winding Way.

Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s, California Highway Patrol, and Malibu Volunteers on Patrol were at the scene.

According to Sgt. James Arens, vehicles were involved. One driver was transported to a nearby hospital to be evaluated. The other driver was pronounced deceased when paramedics arrived.

“The sedan was driving eastbound and ended up in the westbound lane where the van was driving westbound, the two collided and the driver of the sedan was pronounced deceased,” Arens said. “CPR was performed but was unsuccessful.”

Instead of closing both lanes, sheriff’s deputies and Malibu VOP were guiding traffic.

“Instead of shutting down the road completely we are alternating traffic unsing the eastbound #2 lane, until we can get the road reopened,” he said.

Arens said at this time, it does not appear that speeding was involved. The incident is still under investigation.

“It’s possible that there was a medical issue, there is a possibility that that occured,” he said.

There were no other drivers or passengers involved.

No other information was provided about the victim at this time. We will provide more information on our website as it becomes avaiable at MalibuTimes.com.

City

of Malibu accepting

nominations for the 2024 Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award

The City of Malibu Parks and Recreation Commission is accepting nominations through Wednesday, June 5, for this year’s Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award, which recognizes contributions to improving recreation resources for the community.

“Every year, the Jake Kuredjian Award recognizes community members who dedicate their time and energy to making Malibu a better place for all,” said Mayor Steve Uhring. “I encourage everyone in Malibu to submit nominations for that special person who brings the community together.”

Members of the Malibu community are invited to submit nominations online at MalibuCity.org/ JakeAward. The final day to submit an online nomination is June 5.

The award is presented annually to an outstanding individual or group who has given their time and resources to enhance the quality of recreation programs for the Malibu community. Past recipients of this award have demonstrated a commitment to improving the quality of life in Malibu through recreational opportunities and have made a lasting contribution to the community.

The Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award is in honor of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian, who was killed in the line of duty on Aug. 31, 2001, while he and other law enforcement personnel were engaged in a shootout with a suspect in Stevenson Ranch. Kuredjian often worked as an Armenian interpreter for the Sheriff’s Department, the Los Angeles Police Department, and the FBI. The Gold Meritorious Conduct Medal was presented to Kuredjian in 1989 for rescuing a woman from a cliff while stationed in Malibu.

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The Parks and Recreation Commission will review the nominations at its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 18, at 6:30 p.m. at Malibu City Hall.

For more information, including a list of past award recipients, visit www.MalibuCity.org/JakeAward Lanes to be shifted around PCH slide to improve traffic around landslide north of Sunset

A second northbound lane around a landslide on Pacific Coast Highway north of Sunset Boulevard is in the works. Caltrans has requested funding to reconfigure another northbound lane at Porto Marina Way. One of the two northbound lanes has been closed since February due to a problematic landslide. Caltrans was not able to clear the slide earlier due to its unstable nature and slope movement.

The Caltrans Geotechnical Division determined that repairs must begin at the top of the slide, which is outside its jurisdiction on City of Los Angeles and private property. So far, Caltrans has no estimated start date for construction and removal of debris from the right northbound lane. Once work begins, it will take two weeks to complete. Caltrans said it “recognizes the severely negative impact to traffic flow and commuters and is expediting the preparation process.” Since there is no center median at that location and no additional space to create another lane, both northbound and southbound lanes will be shifted toward the coastline and the shoulder of the current southbound lanes.

May 15 school district separation workshop has been canceled; new date TBA

The School District Separation Revenue Sharing Agreement Workshop involving the proposed split of Malibu from the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, has been canceled.

For more details, including the overview presentation on the Revenue Sharing Agreement (in English and Spanish) and the Zoom link, visit the MUSD webpage at www. malibucity.org/musd.

Sheriff’s station gives update on crime and traffic safety

Sgt. Chris Soderlund, Malibu’s liaison to the Malibu-Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station, gave an update to the City Council on crime and traffic safety on April 22. On April 19, at 3 a.m., a 29 year-old driver was clocked going 117 mph on PCH near Carbon Canyon Road, stopped, and arrested by deputies for reckless driving and DUI, and his car was impounded for 30 days. On April 19, deputies conducted a traffic enforcement DUI saturation action in Malibu, with five additional deputies patrolling the area from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. They issued 41 citations, 29 of which were for speeding, and arrested two motorists for reckless driving. Year-to-date, 16 people have been arrested in Malibu for reckless driving and/or racing; 24 have been arrested for DUI.

Malibu Building Safety wins prestigious Department of the Year award

The city is proud to announce that the Environmental Sustain-

ability Department/Building Safety was presented with the California Building Officials (CALBO) Building Department of the Year Award. CALBO is a state organization of city and county building departments and industry representatives, with over 500 California member cities and counties. This award recognizes the outstanding leadership demonstrated by a jurisdiction. To win this award a department must meet strict criteria showing dedication to building safety through effective long-term disaster response, environmental sustainability, and progressive technological practices. The Environmental Sustainability Department/Building Safety has made significant strides in those areas, promoting building safety, innovation, and community engagement. They have shown remarkable adaptability and have been at the forefront providing essential services and care to the Malibu community.

Exterior Elevated Elements (ES) Program town hall meeting set for Today, May 16

The city will be holding a town hall meeting about the new Exterior Elevated Elements (E3) Program on Thursday, May 16, at 12 p.m. at City Hall. The City Council adopted the E3 ordinance to safeguard the public and to provide guidance for owners and project applicants about the requirements and inspections. E3s (balconies, exterior walkways, decks, exterior stairways and landings) on buildings in the city with three or more dwelling units must be inspected by a California-licensed architect, civil, or structural engineer. These inspections will identify signs of deterioration and determine if there is a risk of collapse. The compliance deadline is Jan. 1, 2025. For more information about the program and meeting details, visit the E3 webpage at www. malibucity.org/1049/Exterior-Elevated-Elements-Program or contact the Building Safety Division at (310) 456-2489 ext. 390, or via email at mbuilding@malibucity.org

Opening reception for the city’s next public art exhibition at City Hall set for May 19

The City of Malibu Arts Commission invites all of Malibu to attend the opening reception for the city’s next public art exhibition in the Malibu City Gallery, “On a Sunday Afternoon,” featuring stunning photos of the lowrider culture in Los Angeles by renowned photographer Pep Williams on Sunday, May 19.

“The Pep Williams exhibition is another example of the great strides the city’s Arts Commission has made in curating unique, thought-provoking public art exhibitions that enrich the cultural life of Malibu,” said Mayor Steve Uhring. “I encourage all of Malibu to join us for the opening reception, enjoy the exhibition and Williams’ brilliant work, meet the artist, and celebrate arts in Malibu.”

“On a Sunday Afternoon” features Williams’ images of the world’s most famous lowrider, Gypsy Rose, a 1964 Chevrolet Impala, as well as other well-known lowrider cars. Williams is a fine art photographer, video director, and third-generation Dogtown skateboarder from South Central Los Angeles. He has traveled around the world photographing spreads for numerous magazines. He has also been featured in magazines in countries such as Brazil, Germany, Australia, Cana-

da, the United Kingdom, Japan, and the United States.

Meet the artist and hear discussion about his work and enjoy complimentary food and beverages. The opening reception takes place on Sunday, May 19, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at Malibu City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu. RSVPs are not required for this free event. The exhibition will be on display May 20 through June 28, and is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. No tickets or RSVPs are needed to visit the gallery.

First community meeting for Malibu Community Lands

Project set for May

21

Mark your calendars for the first community meeting regarding the Malibu Community Lands on May 21. The city is launching an extensive outreach and engagement program to gather community feedback regarding the future use of five community lands. Over the next several months, the city will seek input from the Malibu community, including residents, businesses and community groups.

Join us on Tuesday, May 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Malibu City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, or via Zoom at malibucommunitylands.org/events/community-meeting-1/.

This meeting will provide background on the Community Lands project and serve as an opportunity for individuals to give insights and engage in meaningful discourse regarding the future use of the following five vacant parcels of land: Chili Cook-Off

Triangle Heathercliff • Trancas • La Paz

Those unable to attend the event can provide feedback by submitting a public comment or emailing Mali-

buCommunityLands@MalibuCity. org

For a full schedule of community meetings and events, visit MalibuCommunityLands.org/Calendar

Updates on City of Malibu projects

MALIBU PCH SIGNAL

SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT

Crews are currently working between Big Rock and just north of Las Flores with one north lane closed, needed as three separate crews are working on site (utility investigation/boring operations/ fiber installation). Unfortunately, crews are unable to implement the alternate traffic control (shifting the lanes to the center to keep two lanes open) due to safety reasons, existing infrastructure, and specific locations of ongoing work.

PCH MEDIAN PROJECT

Construction is expected to begin in April on PCH from John Tyler Drive to Puerco Canyon on the city’s PCH Median Improvement Project, which will contribute to PCH safety. Estimated completion is June 2024.

Malibu Rebuild Statistics Staff continues to work with homeowners to rebuild. Here are the current Woolsey Fire rebuild statistics. See continuously updated statistics on the Rebuild Portal. Out of 465 destroyed homes:

• Single-family home rebuild applications submitted: 372 (of which 360 have been approved by the Planning Department) Single-family home rebuild applications under planning review: 12

• Single-family homes complete: 160

Multifamily building units complete: 18

• Projects under construction: 127 • Inspections approved: 10,064

• Inspections total: 17,705 Single-family home rebuild building permits issued: 287

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

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

thu may 16

OUR LADY OF MALIBU ART SHOW

Join Our Lady of Malibu on Thursday, May 16, for the student art show and an opportunity to meet the new principal Elisa Zimmerman. At OLM Sheridan Hall. Light refreshments will be provided. From 3 to 5 p.m. Parking is available at the OLM lower parking lot.

sat may 18

CAFFEINATED VERSE

Caffeinated Verse includes a featured reader, followed by an open mic format. Complimentary, no RSVP required. From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Malibu Library.

CREATIVE AND EXPRESSIVE

ARTS FOR DEEP HEALING

Have you been curious about the new scientific research regarding the power of the creative arts therapies? The creative arts are uniquely suited to foster deep healing. Talk therapy works! Yet, adding creative processes engag es the whole brain and psyche.

Join the Malibu Library for a free lecture that includes slides of art collected from clients and graduate students, over 35 years of clinical teaching and practice on Saturday, May 18, from 2:30 to 4:40 p.m. These slides include

artwork about the expression and resolution of grief, trauma, inner child work and parts, selfhate, chronic pain, addiction, relapse prevention, depression, shame, anxiety, and spirituality. The slides are beautiful, powerful, and meaningful! There will be plenty of time for questions and answers.

sun may 19

ART EXHIBIT: ‘ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON’ BY PEP WILLIAMS

Photographer Pep Williams will showcase images of the lowrider culture in Los Angeles. Images will include the world’s most famous lowrider, Gypsy Rose, a 1964 Chevrolet Impala, as well as other wellknown lowrider cars as part of the exhibition. Williams is a fine art photographer, video director, and third-generation Dogtown skateboarder from South Central Los Angeles. He has traveled globally, creating materials for his photographic exhibitions, and has photographed spreads for magazines worldwide. The exhibition will be on display from May 20 through June 28 and open Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Opening

7:45 p.m. The class fee is $25. Singles and couples are welcome. Located at the Michael Landon Center, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway. Pre-registration is suggested at malibucity.org . For more information, please call instructor, Ms. MC Callaghan.

tue may 21

‘SIP & SHOP’ AND MEET THE MAKERS AT THIRD SPACE

Community members can come to Third Space Malibu from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 21 to enjoy complimentary champagne and shop for local, handmade, and sustainable products while getting to know local creatives and the story behind their brands. RSVP at thirdspacemalibu.org/pages/ workshops?event-id=26634.

thu may 23

SENIOR LUNCHEON: GARDEN PARTY

Spring has sprung at the Malibu Senior Center. Enjoy a delicious healthy lunch, socialize with friends, and enjoy a variety of entertainment from 12 to 1:30 p.m. When calling to RSVP, please

25, presented and hosted by XOLO.TV at the Directors Guild of America DGA Theater Complex to celebrate the 24th edition of the Festival in person and online. Be the first to see the slate of independent films from emerging filmmakers. Save the date and get real-time updates by following us on our social channels. The DGA Theater Complex is recognized throughout the entertainment industry as one of the preeminent screening, private reception, and film premiere facilities in the United States. The Los Angeles complex is located at 7920 Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. To purchase tickets visit, malibufilmfestival. eventbrite.com/.

THE RIPPLE EFFECT: A GENERATIVE POETRY WORKSHOP

When things ripple, they emanate from a center and move outwards. Ripples are an unfolding interaction. In terms of poetry, poems “ripple out” from us and join the ripple of existing and yet-to-be-penned poems which creates a dialogue that continuously overlaps. Join us for a generative, poetry writing workshop where we will sit in the “ripple” of each other’s en

mon may 27

MEMORIAL DAY CITY HALL

CLOSED

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

ONGOING

FARMERS MARKET

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

WEEDING DAY AT POINT

DUME NATURE PRESERVE

Get your hands dirty and feel good doing your part! This event held every second Wednesday of the month is to remove invasive plant species by hand-pulling. Bring gardening gloves, water, a hat, and sunscreen! Parking available at Point Dume Entrance (limited two-hour free parking), Westward Beach County Parking Lot (hourly rate), and Westward Beach Road (free). Link to volunteer: m.sig

tor. Participants can take home two unique pieces of jewelry each. If interested, please RSVP at thirdspacemalibu.org/pages/ workshops.

BRIDGE GROUP

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

KNITTING

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

RELAXING THROUGH COLORING

Malibu High Alumnus Adrian Blake Mitchell’s star first-place winning pupil Spencer Collins, will perform the variation “Flames of Paris” at the Broad Stage on May 17-18 at Westside Ballet’s Spring Showcase and Gala “Masters of Movement” which includes performances by Mitchell and American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancers Isabella Boylston and James Whiteside. Photo by Sarah Madison Photography.

shopping, and “doing all the girly things” with her three-year-old daughter Lily.

“And eating cupcakes!” she added. Carling and her daughter enjoyed the playground at Trancas Country Market, blowing bubbles and checking out the table full of sweet treats.

“It’s very special, it’s very cool to

have things like this for the little ones to enjoy and adults walk around and see how much fun the little ones are having. It’s making everyone smile, so we love that,” she said. “We’re a small community, so it’s really fun to have events like this.”

Founder and CEO of Global Branding Central Marc Appelbaum has been organizing all the events at Trancas Country Market and was excited to have visitors enjoy the

“It’s moms day, so we want to celebrate the moms and all the mothers out there, so we have some treats, we have some pictures with the MaliBus photo booth that they’re going to be giving away for free, and a ton of games and just letting people have fun,” Appelbaum said.

After playtime and complimentary treats, families enjoyed picking out fun props for

also enjoyed the photo booth bus on March 9 for the 10th anniversary of Vintage Grocers. Appelbaum said despite the difficulties with permits, he hopes to bring people to the shopping center.

“That’s what we’re trying to do, keep people coming around, keep building it out,” he said.

“Unfortunately with this weathers, we haven’t had consistent sunny days, but everyone that does come around, there’s always something for them. Everyone does enjoy it. We just want people to come out more often and see all the different changes — there’s new stores coming and going so it’s always a fun place.”

Appelbaum said the next event he has planned is “Dad’s Day on the Green” on June 15 and “Summer

Dream on the Green” on July 13.

To see upcoming events, follow the shopping center on Instagram @ trancascountrymarket.

“Malibu is such a small community so everyone does support,” he said. “We do get a lot of foot trafic, so it’s great to have the families that come out of town here and having something to do, but the more that people follow us on social media and see these events, it’s great.”

MaliBus photo booth.

the photo booth bus provided by Brian Schofield. Schofield said visitors

MOMS IN MALIBU CONTINUED FROM A1

Brian Schofield (above) stands by his MaliBus Photo Booth that he brought for the Mother’s Day festivities at Trancas Country Market. Families enjoyed a Saturday afternoon with games and treats. Photos by Samatha Bravo/TMT

Local businesses succeed best when locals patronize them, especially now

Local vendors vulnerable after landslides that have paralyzed PCH in many areas

By BARBARA BURKE Special to The Malibu Times

This year, Malibu and surrounding communities have endured a series of significant rains, resulting in landslides that paralyzed the Pacific Coast Highway in several areas in town. Indeed, Topanga Canyon Boulevard remains closed until at least September, according to Caltrans’ best guess. That’s a guess because geologists who analyze the area on the mountain where the slide occurred continue to determine that the hillside is still very volatile and subject to more movement, thus impeding their efforts to fix the problem.

After the rains and mudslides, construction projects impacted traffic flow, with residents bemoaning the congestion in key areas of town, especially near Tuna Canyon and John Tyler Drive.

Further, locals and commuters through Malibu must deal with at least one month more of traffic snarls in Malibu as the state designs and then reconstructs a restriping project on PCH heading towards Malibu. In a news release issued May 7, Caltrans confirmed plans for a slight detour around the “beach squeeze” at the Tramonto Landslide in an area where the hillside has been moving towards PCH and onto that critical artery for seven decades.

All of these unavoidable events directly impinge the number of people who patronize local businesses. In many instances when a local business folds, the presence of a loyal local customer base could have made all the difference.

Given that Pepperdine has dispersed for the school year, there are even fewer locals available to support the local businesses.

Therefore, the question of how to attract — and retain — customers patronizing local businesses is a subject on many local retailers and restaurants’ minds.

“There’s a secret sauce to succeeding in a local small business,” Mikke Pierson, a Malibu small business coach said. “One of the very simple — and very effective — strategies for succeeding in business in Malibu is to weekly, or at least bi-weekly, reach out to customers by email and on social media.”

The communications sent out to locals need not be exhaustive, Pierson said: “What matters is that a business gets its name and what it offers by way of a service or selling goods into the minds of locals.”

With the significant closure of local businesses, and the significant number of local businesses whose continued existence is in peril, it falls on locals to patronize local businesses.

However, local residents can do more.

“We started an effort on change.org to get the governor’s attention and the attention of local and state leaders to help the residents of Topanga,” said Howard Lim, a Topanga resident.

“The local businesses are in real trouble and everyone in Topanga is doing all they can to support the local restaurants and businesses in Topanga,” Lim stated. “We all feel so sorry for the families with school children and those who have to leave Topanga; it’s very burdensome.”

The efforts by Lim and other Topanga residents to advocate for Caltrans and other local, county, and state agencies to prioritize the necessary construction projects to address the concerns at Topanga Boulevard as soon as possible was heard in Sacramento.

Lim noted that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the emergency declaration just four days after the concerned residents who are forging forward with the change.org campaign called for the governor to declare an emergency.

“Now, we are asking that the construction efforts be expedited,” Lim said. “We are concerned that the state has announced that May 25 is the target date to complete a construction project at Big Sur — that is a much larger project than the one we in Topanga must undergo. We are calling for the officials to declare such a target date for construction completion here in Topanga.”

Readers who are interested, can find out more about the change.org campaign at change.org/p/fix-topangReaders who are interested in enjoying a flourishing local economy with thriving local businesses may wish to shop and eat locally.

career in West Hollywood and continued her services in El Segundo and Oxnard. She played an important role for 14 years at the Ventura County Office of Emergency Management overseeing homeland security grants and programs.

Dueñas arrived in Malibu when she was hired as public safety manager.

“It was a new role,” she explained. “At the time they weren’t really sure what they needed.”

As the city’s safety needs grew, especially after the Woolsey Fire, Dueñas hired more staff to develop the department, implement more safety programs, and Public Safety became an official department of the city. She was promoted to director in 2022.

Public safety in Malibu has many challenges, nature being one, but also according to Dueñas, “It’s challenging being a full contract city. Having little direct control over a lot … PCH, the mountains, all these things that impact us, the city staff, and community. We don’t have direct control. It comes down to forging relationships. I can’t overstate how important that is. These are big agencies we’re dealing with whether it’s Caltrans, the State of California, County of Los Angeles, the Fire Department.”

Dueñas gave the example of staffing shortages at partnering agencies. “You know what needs to be done, but you can’t always directly control it,” she said.

Public safety in Malibu does not happen without its many volunteers, whom Dueñas praised.

“That’s one of the best parts of this job is that we have incredible volunteers,” she said. “Between the Volunteers on Patrol, the CERT team, Arson Watch, and community brigades coming. This community is incredibly lucky to have amazing volunteers who do so much. I’m impressed by our volunteers every day. Our CERT team leader has single-handedly quadrupled our communications capabilities by getting a repeater up in the mountains.

“One VOP wrote over 400 parking tickets last Sunday by himself!” Dueñas pointed out, noting those tickets amount to $30,000 in fines. “In a way these volunteers are an extension of our department.”

Dueñas is in daily communication with city

“Even though we’re a small department, I actually feel like we’re kind of big because we have all these extensions,” she said. “We work closely on things.”

Under Dueñas’ leadership, the homeless count in Malibu has dropped by half from roughly 180 to 60.

“Until the larger problem of homelessness is addressed at a national and state level it’s not going to go away, but at least I feel that we’ve been successful in managing it as best we can and preventing some of the public safety impacts, especially fires. We’ve developed a good system for reducing the chances of fires in the

Dueñas reflected on how far the deparment has come.

“I’m proud of growing the program. We finally

have the resources to get things done,” she said. “It’s labor intensive, such as our three fire safety liaisons. It’s incredible what they’ve been able to do. We have a high-functioning department of paid staff and great relationships with volunteer organizations. We’ve been able to effect some change. There’s still lots of work to do, but it’s nice to see we’ve had an impact.

“I can’t say enough how lucky I am to have the support of the city to give us the resources to fund what we need to fund.”

Malibu City Manager Steve McClary said of Dueñas,“Susan plays a critical role in ensuring the city is as best prepared as possible for any disaster or emergency situation. In addition, Susan works tirelessly with the staff and community on many other critical issues, including homelessness and other matters involving public safety, such as parking enforcement. She is trusted by the community for her knowledge and expertise on matters involving public safety, disaster preparedness, and disaster response. The city’s Public Safety Department is a shining star thanks to Susan’s dedication and leadership.”

Howard and Stephanie Lim and their dog Amalfi are shown at their home in Topanga. Howard along with other Topanga residents started an effort on change.org to get the attention of Gov. Gavin Newsom and local and state leaders to help the residents of Topanga.Contributed photo.

Susan Dueñas, Malibu’s first (and still) public safety director, is presented with a city tile by Mayor Steve Uhring. “Her job as public safety director is one of the most important things we’ve got going on here in the city,” Uhring said. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT

working on reforms.

Malibu’s highest-ranking law enforcement of ficial, Sheriff’s Capt. Jennifer Seetoo, addressed the audience with updates from her department. Seetoo was acknowledged by other speakers for her unwavering commitment to Malibu and received many rounds of applause. The Malibu Times will have more on her remarks in our next edition.

Malibu Mayor Steve Uhring began his remarks as did City Manager Steve McClary by thanking Malibu City staff for all their hard work. “They’ve done an extraordinary job for us,” said Uhring.

The city’s finances are in excellent shape, Uhring reported, with property tax collection reserves in the $60 million plus range.

“Other cities that rely on sales tax collections are not as lucky,” he said. “Looking ahead, Malibu’s home prices continue to increase. That should help continue to stabilize our financial position. A strong financial position is important because it provides us with the resources we may need to respond to the next disaster.”

City money this year helped return the California Highway Patrol and was given to Malibu PTAs. Uhring called this funding “two investments we’re very proud of.”

Upon his reflections on the past year, Uhring mentioned the deaths of the four Pepperdine stu dents lost “in a senseless car accident. The White Tire memorial reminds us there have been 60 deaths over the years and despite all the enforcement and extensive press coverage excessive speeding con tinues on PCH. Safety remains a high priority for the council.”

Uhring mentioned partnerships with a coalition including Caltrans, CHP, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, County, and State representatives.

“You would think with that much fire power im provements on PCH would be easy. They’re not,” he said. He specifically mentioned the process of get ting speed cameras along PCH approved which is moving slowly through the legislature. But Uhring did say Malibu highway safety has gotten the at tention of Sacramento:.“It is a high priority and something we will keep focused on,” he said.

Uhring mentioned that fires and public safety

Dignitaries from the city, county, and state, and Malibu residents spoke and listened to addresses on several city topics in the State of the City address May 10. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT

a campaign — it’s a movement demonstrating our collective commitment to making this beautiful corridor safer for everyone who travels on it,” said Omishakin in a press release. “Through infrastructure improvements, increased enforcement, and drivers doing their part by slowing down, we can and will save lives. I thank all our partners for coming together to say in a strong, unified voice: One more life lost is

With a $39 million commitment in investments on traffic safety improvement projects, and another $8 million, the city said it is dedicated to improve

State Senator Ben Allen has also been advocating

“I am grateful to see our government focusing on immediately addressing the safety hazards that have for too long plagued this vital stretch of roadway,” Allen said in the press release. “Too many people have died; drivers need to slow down. I am working with the administration and Legislature to provide the city and law enforcement with more tools to tackle the crisis.”

Sixty-one people have been killed on the 21-mile stretch of PCH in Malibu since 2010, including the tragic deaths of four Pepperdine University students last October.

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Lindsey P. Horvath said the “the Go Safely PCH campaign ......coastline.” campaign will “foster a safer scenic roadway for the Malibu community and all who enjoy our gorgeous coastline.”

“Death and danger along PCH are unacceptable; we can’t wait to change the status quo. Now is the time for close coordination and meaningful action,” Horvath said in the press release. “While we advance important infrastructure and legislative changes for a safer PCH, education is essential as summer approaches and Malibu prepares to welcome beachgoers and visitors.”

State and local leaders signed a banner that reads, “Life’s a Beach, Not a Race, Slow Down on PCH.”

With billboards on lawns, beach signs, flyers, posters, and social media, the new education campaign is, “alerting drivers of the increased law enforcement presence and reminding them to slow down on PCH or face the consequences.”

“Californians are encouraged to take a traffic safety pledge and commit to practicing safe driving behaviors when visiting beaches, parks, shops, and restaurants along PCH,” the press release says.

California Office of Traffic Safety Director Barbara Rooney said the “Go Safely PCH” campaign is about establishing a strong road safety culture that no longer accepts the death and destruction on PCH.

“We encourage everyone to make a commitment to safe driving on PCH — the beach will still be there when you get there,” Rooney said. “If you ever feel the need to speed, think of the number has grown to 61, but at the time she spoke was 59 or 60 victims and

how your responsible actions behind the wheel will help make sure there are no more deaths and senseless tragedies on PCH.”

Beginning in January, the City of Malibu added three full-time California Highway Patrol officers to help the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) with traffic enforcement on PCH in Malibu for the first time since 1991.

“The support from CHP officers has resulted in more than 1,200 citations through April, more than 1,000 of which were for speeding,” the press release says.

In addition, OTS provided approximately $555,000 in additional funding to the LASD, Los Angeles Police Department, and Santa Monica Police Department for increased enforcement on PCH.

Traffic Safety Commisioner Sean Duryee said by combining engineering enhancements, educational campaigns, and rigorous enforcement efforts, “we not only improve conditions on the highway but also save lives along the way.”

According to the city’s website, Caltrans is investing $4.2 million for multiple safety upgrades to PCH infrastructure, including lane separators to prevent vehicles from drifting into oncoming traffic or making illegal turns, crosswalk striping at all locations for increased visibility for drivers and pedestrians, more visible road striping, speed limit markings on the road, as well as more speed limit and curve warning signs.

“Safety is Caltrans’ top priority and that requires a shared responsibility for everyone who drives and works on California roads,” said Caltrans Director Tony Tavares. “That’s why we’re all here standing together today with the same, critical goal: to make PCH safer for everyone.”

Malibu Mayor Steve Uhring said the epidemic of reckless driving is impacting communities across the country.

“The problem will not be solved overnight, but this education program puts a major change agent in our toolbox,” Uhring said. “On behalf of all Malibu residents, I thank our state partner agencies for their leadership in providing solutions to this important problem.”

Santa Monica is also in partnership with the city, state, and regional agencies. The Local Roadway Safety Plan identifies PCH as a priority corridor for infrastructure safety improvements as part of the Caltrans PCH corridor study.

“We have seen far too many serious crashes on PCH, and it is absolutely heartbreaking that five people have lost their lives in Santa Monica’s section of the highway since 2019,” said Santa Monica Mayor Phil Brock. “Santa Monica is committed to making our roads safe for everyone. Since we don’t have jurisdiction over PCH, our partnership with the state and regional agencies is critical to our mission to eliminate fatal and severe injury crashes in Santa Monica through our Vision Zero initiative.”

For information on safety updates, campaign pledges and access to digital assets, visit GoSafelyPCH.org.

The “Go Safely PCH” press conference was held at the Ghost Tire Memorial on Webb Way. The memorial honors the lives lost on the 21-mile stretch of PCH in Malibu since 2010. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT

learned that it’s important to protect the bluffs not only because they can damage property when they collapse but also because they need to be able to deteriorate naturally over time in order to replenish the beaches,” Silverstein said.

After a brief break, the council moved on to speakers and Uhring said he received nearly 40 speaker slips on this item.

One parent has children who attend Gan Malibu Preschool, which is located above the proposed development, and said the construction would impact the kids during school hours.

“To me, this is a hotel,” Mayor Pro Tem Doug Stewart said. “You’ve gone to great lengths to put ‘motel’ on every document in here, but when you look at the uses of it, a motel is basically 20 rooms, 20 cars, and that’s it. You may have some vending machines, but this is a hotel.”

Councilmember Marianne Riggins was in support of the project.

“A motel is something that we need in our community; we don’t need any more restaurants, we don’t need another office building, we don’t need unnecessary retail space,” Riggins said. “What we should be doing as a community is coming up with ways to have projects that are designed [to]

The Malibu City Council received a large turnout from community members concerned about the motel that was approved by the Planning Commission in 2023. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT.

Malibu Life

It takes so little to give so much:

Malibu Pacific Church’s  Baja Missions tradition celebrates 30 years

“IBy BARBARA BURKE

n an ongoing commitment to community service and outreach,

Malibu Pacific Church, in partnership with Baja Christian Ministries, has reached a significant milestone: 30 years of building homes and providing essential aid in the outskirts of Tijuana, Mexico,” Pastor Andy VomSteeg shared with  The Malibu Times . “Over the decades, this initiative has seen the construction of two to four homes annually, directly impacting the lives of numerous families across the border.”

This year, Malibu Pacific Church continued its tradition by sending a team of 43 dedicated volunteers to construct two new homes in Baja.

“Among the beneficiaries was a local pastor and his family, who received one of the homes, complete with appliances and beds — a gesture that symbolizes the deep connection and support the church aims to foster within these communities,” VomSteeg said, adding that each home, valued at approximately $15,000, is constructed over a mere two-day period. Further, the homes are fully furnished and ready for immediate occupancy.

“The quick turnaround doesn’t just provide shelter but also instills hope and stability for the recipients,” VomSteeg noted. “The emotional culmination of each mission trip is the key handover ceremony, an event filled with tears and

gratitude, highlighting the profound impact of the church’s efforts.”

Volunteer Wailani O’Herlihy, who participated in this year’s mission along with her nephew Daire O’Herlihy, talk -

ed of the lasting effects of such an effort.

“To me, it’s very important to take people to Baja to build for others, especially younger people because they are positively impacted — they see how

important it is to help the less fortunate, but how fulfilling it is to those who donate their time and efforts as well,” Wailani O’Herlihy said. “In addition to building the homes, we also

feed meals to those in need, which they greatly appreciate.”

VomSteeg said O’Herlihy’s thoughts are typical of the volunteers.

Boys & Girls Club Malibu launches new initiative with ‘1 in 5’ project

SBy JUDY ABEL Special to The Malibu Times

ometimes a little support can be just the ticket to help someone struggling through difficult times in their mental well-being. And many times, especially for teenagers, it can be difficult opening up about personal problems for perhaps the first time in their young lives.

May is Mental Health Awareness month and the Boys & Girls Club Malibu is launching a new program to raise awareness around mental health while providing free support to youths and the community to help combat suicide.

On May 14 Malibu High Students and BGCM members debuted their new clothing line called “1 in 5.”  The line of cozy crew neck sweatshirts features impactful statements intended to brighten someone’s day, spark conversation, raise awareness, and break mental health stigmas. The young makers, just sophomores and juniors, are trying to encourage their peers to ask for help in an effort to save lives.

“May is Mental Health Awareness month, and obviously mental health is a priority programming in service that we provide for youth in the community in Malibu,” explained Boys & Girls Club Malibu CEO

Kasey Earnest. “The 1 in 5 project is a youthled advocacy suicide prevention clothing line launching at the club’s Third Space store. The showcase event Tuesday evening highlights the clothing line and the Malibu High School youth makers who developed the line. They’re amazing.”

The slogans on the sweatshirts are all printed at Third Space which also is providing the students with business and manufacturing experience.

“It’s an amazing project,” said Earnest, “because the youth developed the design and

Special to The Malibu Times

Volunteers from Malibu Pacific Church stand with local residents in front of a church in Baja California, near Tijuana. The volunteers were there to build two new homes. Photo Courtesy of Malibu Pacific Church

PEOPLE

Save Patrick’s Roadhouse!

By Benjamin Marcus, Entertainment Editor GoFundMe sponsor

Kurt Benjamin explains the quest

The GoFundMe for Patrick’s Roadhouse hopes to raise $250,000 to put the beloved eatery back on its feet and maybe give it a fresh coat of (green) paint. The description for that GoFundMe reads: “Welcome to our GoFundMe campaign to save Patrick’s Roadhouse! Located on the corner of Entrada and Pacific Coast Highway in Santa Monica, California, Patrick’s Roadhouse… was forced to shut its doors after 51 years after being hit with a large rent deferral payment accumulated while it was nearly shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

There’s more, but to see it all go to www.gofundme.com/f/help-savepatricks-roadhouse-a-californiaicon

Kurt Benjamin is leading that effort, so we asked him what’s up:

I want to commend you on your last name and also for this good thing you’re doing. As we start this interview around noon on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, the GoFundMe is up to $66,046 with 33 donations. We’ll see where that total is when I turn this in on Monday around 11.

I have driven past Patrick’s Roadhouse 432,098 times, I don’t think I ever went in there. What was I missing?

Patrick’s decor is highly unique;

the place is filled to the brim with fun history and quirky antiques — you can’t help but smile! It’s uniquely eclectic, and you never know who you’ll see buried in their food or a meeting, it’s a warm and inviting home to so many! The menu is all made to order, no pre-made food, no microwaves, all fresh ingredients, and it’s always been that way. The menu is fairly deep and accommodating; it’s American cuisine!

What is your history with Patrick’s Roadhouse?

I have been going for far too long to disclose in print! Let’s just say, my father took me when I was in my early teens and I have been a customer ever since. In fact, my wife and I have taken our daughter since she was a young girl; she’s now 21.

What are your favorites there?  Egg white omelet, with veggies and “Truffle Hash Browns” OMG!!! Great burgers too!!!!

I saw on the GoFundMe that Curtis Hanson was a frequent patron. I like him because he directed “LA Confidential,” but he also directed a screenplay that I swear was stolen from me. I know everyone in LA says they were ripped off, but I really was. But that’s neither here nor there. I’m still bitter.

I will  ask Anthony to create “Ben’s Stolen Script Sandwich.” You list the ingredients … include

a “register with the WGA sauce” on the side.

WGA is good but getting it federally copyrighted is a must. Someone else said Arnold Schwarzenegger was a frequent patron.

He did [go there] and will again … he has his own chair!  What was the crowd like in there?

Very cool; nobody bothers anyone. It’s a safe place for all: you, me, rock stars, actors, anyone. People are not hounded or stared at … you’re too busy looking at the walls with all the amazing artifacts and things hanging on them!!!!

What else should we know about the Good Neighbor and Samaritan Known as Kurt Benjamin?

I am a native Californian, I lived in Malibu for years then in Santa Monica, and now my family and I live in Brentwood/Mandeville Canyon. This all hit me after a recent extended trip to Europe: When I am here, I find myself starved for history and culture. What we have indeed we must try to protect. I don’t think we need another “corporate-operated corner” not that I am against them, I just think we have too many of them and it’s important to hold what little bit of history we have left in Los Angeles and the Westside, in America for that matter. Let someone else save a Starbucks … I’ll save Patrick’s : )

Reading the history online helps

Animal Attacks

PERSPECTIVE

By Burt Ross, Contributed Column

No, no, this column is not about those vicious animals who attack our fellow man — you know, like a great white shark or a hippopotamus. Rather, this column is about those vicious people who attack animals. I read a lot of newspapers, and sometimes, I find it hard to believe what I am reading. Truth really can be stranger than fiction.

Take Kristi Noem, for instance. Please take her! She is the sitting governor of the great state of South Dakota. She was hoping to be Donald Trump’s running mate until she wrote a book which she mistakenly thought was going to help her political aspirations.

In the book she tells the story of how she was frustrated with her 14-month-old wirehaired pointer named Cricket. The Governor took Cricket on a pheasant hunt with older dogs, but Cricket ruined the hunt by going “out of her mind with excitement, chasing all those birds and having the time of her life.” When Cricket ate some of her neighbor’s chickens, that was the end of Cricket. Kristi took her puppy to the family gravel pit and shot the dog dead. The Governor wrote, “I had to put her down.”

The Governor was clearly in a killing mood. Her tale of slaughter was not complete. She writes that the family goat was “nasty and mean” because it hadn’t been castrated. It also smelled “disgusting.” So Kristi took her

“Participants often describe the experience as life-changing,” he noted, adding that another volunteer shared with him, “We got out of it more than we ever gave,” and noting that sentiment is echoed by many who take part in the annual missions.

“It’s very moving for both the volunteers and those who receive the homes,” VomSteeg noted.

Another volunteer reflected on the moment the keys change hands and said, “When we give the house away, it’s not just about building walls and roofs; it’s about laying the foundations for a brighter future for these families.”

VomSteeg observed, “This transformative effect is a testament to the reciprocal nature of service — while the volunteers provide tangible aid, they gain immeasurable personal growth and perspective in return.”  Looking ahead, Malibu Pacific Church is already preparing for its next mission trip this fall. The church extends a warm invitation to anyone interested in joining their efforts to make a difference.

“Whether you’re skilled with a hammer or eager to serve in other capacities, such as food distribu -

goat to the same gravel pit where she wounded it and then returned to finish him off.

I am not making this stuff up. This is not a tell-tale book by a political rival, but rather a book the Governor wrote to help her chances of becoming vice president of this country.

People who come into contact with Gov. Noem may first want to shower and to make absolutely  certain they don’t smell, or they run the risk that they too might end up in the gravel pit. If this weren’t all shocking enough, I read the following headline, “Man injured after kicking bison in the leg.” Again, you can’t make this stuff up. Clarence Yoder, a 40-year-old man (women tend not to be this stupid) allegedly took it upon himself to kick a bison in the leg while touring Yellowstone National Park. The bison was not at all amused and apparently injured the man, although not seriously. If Mr. Yoder ever enters a proper state of mind, he should thank the Lord for his good luck since the bison could easily have killed him. It turns out that Mr. Yoder was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.

Now there’s a surprise! Yoder was arrested and might seriously want to consider cutting back on his alcohol consumption.

So, what do Kristi Noem and Clarence Yoder have in common? I think it’s a safe bet that neither of them has a chance in hell of getting elected dog catcher, let alone becoming our vice president.

tion, there is a place for you on the team,” VomSteeg said. “For those inspired to participate or contribute to the ongoing mission work, Malibu Pacific Church welcomes new and returning volunteers to continue this beautiful journey of service and solidarity. Join them in making a lasting impact where it’s most needed, and perhaps discover how such an experience can change your own life too.”

For more information, call Malibu Pacific Church at (310) 456-1611.

me understand why you want to breathe life back into the place. It would be like if Chez Jay had to close.

Yes, though Patrick’s history continued to the day it was shuttered, it serves the most amazing people daily, and for a variety of reasons … its vibe is just right. I guess what I am saying is, it’s sort of a history machine, whether it’s family history being made, Hollywood history, or rock n roll history, it never died ... Patrick’s never changed, and they intend to re-open the same way … yes, with a freshen-up and the new liquor license, though everything else …. the same!

Can you go into detail on their financial problems? COVID-related I saw online. They were all but shut down for how long?

The forced shutdown was for a couple of months, then Patrick’s fired up the kitchen to cook food for first responders including hospital workers, VA, fire, and homeless people. They delivered that food daily — not only locally but across the city from Santa Monica to Northridge, Marina Del Rey, and beyond. Community support and matching funds from Patrick’s enabled this which in effect served the community and kept the employees in their jobs.

I’ve always wondered what the total economic damage of COVID would add up to: Hundreds of trillions I would say, maybe into

the quadrillions?

I can tell you this: The COVID-19 pandemic forced the permanent closure of 10 percent of U.S. restaurants. Tens of thousands were permanently shuttered; it was amazing that Patrick’s was a survivor and the goal is to survive this swell!!!!!

Your GoFundMe hopes to raise $250,000 — most of that for rent, and another $50,000 to fix the place up. Restaurants take a pounding in front and in the back, so it would be good to freshen it up. That’s the plan, to freshen the place up with no change to the 51year charm, some new appliances, paint, plumbing, etc.

Has their landlord been patient but finally had to pull the plug? Slippery slope here, yes, they have been; however, many landlords walked away from COVID deferral rent altogether to keep tenants in place as they regained financial footing. I have nothing negative to say about the landlord,

we need their cooperation to move forward. We are confident we will have it as I am sure they don’t want to be known for ending an institution that they could have saved and one that did so much good during the pandemic and further has been a tenant for 51 years!!

Do you know what kind of remodeling they want to do? Kitchen work, exterior and interior facelift — a refresh!!

Repaint the outside in pink or something? No!! Same colors!! Always green!!   : ))

Okay now it’s Monday the 13th at noon, and the total is up to $68,965. Let’s see if your GoFundMe will get the MaliBump. There’s a fair bit of loose change around Malibu. Come on Malibu!!! Please do what you can!!! Patrick’s does and always has loved and embraced you and will greatly appreciate anything you can do to support their path to reopening.

The 1 in 5 initiative will help raise funds to support the center.

came up with the sayings, all strength-based messaging.” Sweatshirts are emblazoned with sayings such as “Tomorrow Needs You” or “Be the Reason Someone Smiles Today.”

The project is called “1 in 5” because of the alarming rate in which one in five people attempts suicide in their lifetimes, according to Earnest.

“This is a national statistic,” she said. “It’s scary. So, this is our youths’ response to addressing the mental health crisis for youth and everyone by creating this really positive line that promotes positive messaging, is very inclusive.

“The MHS kids developed three different designs. It’s a soup-to-nuts program that’s advocacy led by youth, developing a business as well. These students have been very involved in youth-led advocacy projects through the BGCM and MHS. The students are incredible. They are all leaders within the school and the Boys & Girls Club.”

One hundred percent of the proceeds from sales goes back to the Wellness Center operated by BGCM. The center is phenomenally providing at no cost mental health services for the community. With facilities located at MHS, the Wellness Center predominantly sees students, families and Malibu’s aging population, however anyone in Malibu can access services.

The Wellness Center prioritizes students, but Earnest noted, “We will go pretty much anywhere to provide services. If we can’t provide the service, we focus on tier one and tier two mental health services, then we will help refer that person to another agency that can provide that specific level of service. We can be a liaison.”

The Wellness Center started operating in 2015, officially opened in 2017, and expanded services after the Woolsey Fire that took a toll on many residents, especially those who became displaced.

“We haven’t stopped. We’ve grown,” Earnest commented.

“It’s crucial. Without the community’s support we don’t have the ability to … we don’t want students to have to wait to see a licensed counselor,” Earnest said. “Our whole mission for providing this is no barriers to access. If a young person needs to see someone, we’re accessible during the school day, in the moment. We’re not messing around with a whole bunch of paperwork.”

Suicide hit close to home last year at MHS when a young student took her life. Advice to help when someone is struggling with their mental health is offered by 1 in 5 including:

Offer support by expressing concern and reassuring them that you care.Ask: “I’ve been worried about you. Can we talk about what you are experiencing? If not, who are you comfortable talking to?”

Reassure: “I am someone who cares and wants to listen. What do you want me to know about how you are feeling?”

Support: “How can I help you find more information about mental health problems and how to get help?”Reminding your friend/family member that mental health problems can be treated with proper support.

• Look: for accurate information from credible sources to access support early.

Getting support early can make a big difference and can help you manage your feelings in a healthy way.

• Listening and treating the person with respect, compassion, and empathy.

• Avoid: Gaslighting, minimizing, downplaying, and pushing them to be happy prematurely.

Avoid statements like: “What could you be sad about?”

“You don’t look sad.” “Just be happy.”

• You can contact the BGCM Wellness Center at wellnessinfo@bgcmalibu.org or (310) 457-6801. For other resources, text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org 1 in 5 clothing is available at Third Space or online at

A screenshot of A GoFundMe campaign to save Patrick’s Roadhouse is shown. Located on the corner of Entrada and Pacific Coast Highway in Santa Monica, Patrick’s Roadhouse has been a beloved landmark for over five decades. However, due to recent circumstances, this iconic establishment is at risk of permanent closure. Screenshot of the GoFundMe campaign.

thirdspacemalibu.org. MALIBU

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB MALIBU Continued from B1

In April Malibu Pacific Church continued its tradition by sending a team of 43 dedicated volunteers to construct two new homes at the end of April. Photo Courtesy of Malibu Pacific Church.

One hundred percent of proceeds from the “1 in 5” project support the Boys & Girls Club Malibu Wellness Center, providing mental health counseling and social support services to the community at large, at no-cost. Photo courtesy BGCM.

MALIBU SEEN

2024069166

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:

1. BEATRIZ ROSE DESIGN

1567 N. MAR VISTA AVE., PASADENA, CA 91104, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): 5545590

Registered Owner(s):

1. BYRDESIGN, INC.

1567 N. MAR VISTA AVE., PASADENA, CA 91104

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

This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION

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

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed, BYRDESIGN, INC., BEATRIZ ROSE, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 3/29/2024. NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

Publish in The Malibu Times: 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16/2024 MALIBU 98

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CHARMAINE L. GLENNON Case No. 24STPB04613

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CHARMAINE L. GLENNON

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Meghan E. Glennon in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Meghan E. Glennon 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 28, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 79 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE154) 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:

MICHAEL P FLATTERY ESQ SBN 80043 LAW OFFICES OF MICHAEL P FLATTERY

8730 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 310

BEVERLY HILLS CA 90211

CN106359 GLENNON May 2,9,16, 2024

MALIBU 101

LEGAL NOTICES

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): 1. LAW OFFICE OF DUSTIN ROBINSON, P.C. 1001 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD #2152, LOS ANGELES, CA 90017

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

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, LAW OFFICE OF DUSTIN ROBINSON, P.C., DUSTIN ROBINSON, CEO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 4/30/2024.

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

Publish in The Malibu Times: 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/2024

MALIBU 105

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 24SMCP00221

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Petition of: MADISON LAINE ZAGARINO TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner: MADISON LAINE ZAGARINO a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: MADISON LAINE ZAGARINO Proposed Name: MADISON LAINE ZAGARINO-KELMENSON

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: 6/28/2024 Time: 8:30 AM, Dept.: K

The address of the court is:

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

1725 MAIN STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401

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

(specify newspaper): The Malibu Times

Date: APRIL 29, 2024 HON. LAWRENCE CHO, Judge of the Superior Court DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court PUB: 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/2024 The Malibu Times MALIBU 106

PUBLIC NOTICE

2024093207

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. LUMALEX LAW

1001 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD #2152, LOS ANGELES, CA 90017, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 23-03185-SMCA Title No. 2228032945-LL A.P.N. 2013-018-028 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/17/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Arleen R Frischman, a married woman as her sole and separate property Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 05/29/2007 as Instrument No. 20071286657 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: : 06/12/2024 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance

and other charges: $297,465.36 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 7758 Vicky Ave, West Hills, CA 91304 A.P.N.: 2013-018-028 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 866-539-4173 or visit this internet website www.ndscorp. com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 23-03185-SM-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT*: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” you may be able to purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 23-03185-SM-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. *Pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only to public auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended. Date: 05/02/2024 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 866-539-4173; Sales Website: www.ndscorp. com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4816448 05/16/2024, 05/23/2024, 05/30/2024

MALIBU 102

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU CITY COUNCIL

The Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on TUESDAY, May 28, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. on the item listed below in the Council Chambers at Malibu City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA, and via teleconference.

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

Collection of Solid Waste FeeS Within the Malibu Garbage District

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

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Environmental Sustainability Director Bundy at (310) 456-2489, ext. 229. Copies of all related documents can be reviewed by any interested person at City

Hall during regular business hours. Oral and written comments may be presented to the City Council on, or before, the date of the meeting.

Yolanda Bundy, Environmental Sustainability Director MALIBU 107

2024064571

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. MALIBUDDHA

30765 PACIFIC COAST HWY STE 160, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): 1. BARBARA DIJKER

30765 PACIFIC COAST HWY STE 160, MALIBU, CA 90265

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization

This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/2024

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, BARBARA DIJKER, OWNER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 3/26/2024.

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

Publish in The Malibu Times: 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/16/2024 MALIBU 85

2024064573

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. BULOGYX

30765 PACIFIC COAST HWY #160, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): 1. BARBARA L DIJKER

30765 PACIFIC COAST HWY 160, MALIBU, CA 90265 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization

This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/2019

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, BARBARA L DIJKER, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 3/26/2024. NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

Publish in The Malibu Times: 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/16/2024 MALIBU 84

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 23-02185-US-CA

Title No. DEF-585454 A.P.N. 4442-001-015/4442-002-019 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/18/2020. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings

and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Caroline Klebl, a single woman Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 03/24/2020 as Instrument No. 20200341134 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: : 06/13/2024 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, Vineyard Ballroom, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $188,592.07 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 20360 Paradise Ln, Topanga, CA 90290 A.P.N.: 4442-001-015/4442-002-019 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 or visit this internet website www.ndscorp. com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 23-02185-US-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT*: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” you may be able to purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 23-02185-US-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

*Pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only to public auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended. Date: 05/07/2024 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite

820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010

Sales Line 800-280-2832; Sales Website: www.ndscorp. com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4816629 05/16/2024, 05/23/2024, 05/30/2024

MALIBU 108

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU CITY COUNCIL

The Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on TUESDAY, May 28, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. on the ordinance listed below in the Council Chambers at Malibu City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA, and via teleconference. The ordinance will consider additional regulations for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems for single family homes with home occupation uses that increases the usage and strain on the OWTS by virtue of these uses.

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.

HOME OCCUPATION USE ORDINANCE NO. XX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MALIBU AMENDING SECTION 15.40.020 (DEFINITIONS); SECTION 15.40.050, (OWTS REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS); SECTION 15.40.080 (CUMULATIVE IMPACTS); SECTION 15.42.050 (WASTEWATER DESIGN FLOWS) SECTION 15.44.030 (OWTS OPERATING PERMIT REQUIREMENT); SECTION 15.44.040 (RENEWAL OF OWTS OPERATING PERMITS), AND SECTION 15.44.50 (OWTS INSPECTION AND OPERATING PERMIT CRITERIA) OF THE MALIBU MUNICIPAL CODE AND DETERMINING THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT

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

Yolanda Bundy, Environmental Sustainability Director

Publish Date: May 16, 2024 and May 23, 2024

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice of intent to ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

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 18, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

Hearing Location: 320 West Temple St., Rm. 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.: 2019-003283

Project Location: 2140 Stunt Road within the Santa Monica Mountains Planning Area

Applicant: George Ghazarian

CEQA Public Review Period: May 16, 2024 to June 17, 2024

Project Description: Construction of a 2,365-squarefoot, 18-foot-tall single-family residence with a detached 360-square-foot garage

More information: Shawn Skeries 320 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 974-6411. sskeries@planning.lacounty.gov. planning.lacounty.gov.

Case Material: https://bit.ly/2019-003283

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. 5/16/24

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU CITY COUNCIL

The Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on MONDAY, June 10, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. on the item listed below in the Council Chambers at Malibu City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA and via teleconference.

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

APPEAL NO. 24-001 – An appeal of Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-09 denying Coastal Development Permit No. 20-068 and Demolition Permit No. 20-028 for the demolition of an existing single-family residence and construction of a new 5,860 square foot single-family residence, 986 square foot basement, 510 square foot attached garage, 462 square foot detached garage, 471 square foot detached second unit, swimming pool, two spas, onsite wastewater treatment system and associated development; including Site Plan Review No. 21-009 for construction up to 24 feet in height for a flat roof

Location/APN: 6734 Zumirez Drive / 4466-002-001

Zoning: Rural Residential, One-Acre

Applicant: Schmitz and Associates

Owner/Appellant: IBN Properties LLC Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Section 15270 Application Filed: December 29, 2020 Appeal Filed: February 12, 2024

Case Planner: Tyler Eaton, Senior Planner (310) 456-2489, ext. 273 teaton@malibucity.org

Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Commission has analyzed the proposed project. The Planning Commission finds that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15270, CEQA does not apply to projects which a public agency rejects or disapproves.

A written staff report will be available at or before the hearing for the projects. All persons wishing to address the Council regarding these matters 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 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.

Richard Mollica, Planning Director

Publish Date: May 16, 2024 MALIBU 111

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU CITY COUNCIL

The Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on MONDAY, May 28, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. on the item listed below in the Council Chambers at Malibu City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA, and via teleconference.

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

PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25

The City’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 totals approximately $96.3 million. The proposed budget includes General Fund revenues of approximately $60.3 million and General Fund expenditures of approximately $72.3 million.

IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY COUNCIL’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN

THIS NOTICE, OR OTHERWISE HELD BY THE CITY, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, EITHER AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Renée Neermann, Finance Manager, at (310) 456-2489, ext. 222. Copies of all related documents can be reviewed by any interested person at City Hall during regular business hours. Oral and written comments may be presented to the City Council on, or before, the date of the meeting.

Renée Neermann, Finance Manager

Publish Date: May 16, 2024, and May 23, 2024 MALIBU 112

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU CITY COUNCIL

The Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on MONDAY, June 10, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. on the item listed below in the Council Chambers at Malibu City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA and via teleconference.

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

APPEAL NO. 24-001 – An appeal of Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-09 denying Coastal Development Permit No. 20-068 and Demolition Permit No. 20-028 for the demolition of an existing single-family residence and construction of a new 5,860 square foot single-family residence, 986 square foot basement, 510 square foot attached garage, 462 square foot detached garage, 471 square foot detached second unit, swimming pool, two spas, onsite wastewater treatment system and associated development; including Site Plan Review No. 21-009 for construction up to 24 feet in height for a flat roof

Location/APN: 6734 Zumirez Drive / 4466-002-001

Zoning: Rural Residential, One-Acre

Applicant: Schmitz and Associates

Owner/Appellant: IBN Properties LLC

Appealable to: California Coastal Commission

Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Section 15270

Application Filed: December 29, 2020

Appeal Filed: February 12, 2024

Case Planner: Tyler Eaton, Senior Planner (310) 456-2489, ext. 273 teaton@malibucity.org

Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Commission has analyzed the proposed project. The Planning Commission finds that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15270, CEQA does not apply to projects which a public agency rejects or disapproves.

A written staff report will be available at or before the hearing for the projects. All persons wishing to address the Council regarding these matters 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.

Richard Mollica, Planning Director

Publish Date: May 16, 2024 MALIBU 113

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Pepperdine headed for Stillwater, Oklahoma, after advancing with 4-0 victory over USC

By McKENZIE JACKSON

Special to The Malibu Times

The Pepperdine Waves women’s tennis team will take their rackets to the NCAA Championships’ quarterfinals for the third time in four years.

The Waves, the tournament’s sixth seed, defeated 11th-seeded USC 4-0 on May 10 at Pepperdine’s Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center to advance to the championships’ final site, the Michael and Anne Greenwood Tennis Center in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Pepperdine will play third-seeded Michigan on

Friday at 12:30 p.m. The winner of their match will advance to the semifinals and be one contest away from the title match.

Waves junior Savannah Broadus said in a press release that advancing to the quarterfinals feels special since the squad lost in the Sweet Sixteen in the 2023 tournament.

“You see part of the elite programs in the country when you make it to the final site,” she said. “I’m so happy. I can’t put it into words how grateful, thankful, proud, and excited I am to play at the final site.”

The Waves were defeated by top-seeded North Carolina in the quarterfinals two seasons ago.

Pepperdine beat UCLA in the 2020-21 quarterfinals and eventually made it to the national title game where they were felled by Texas.

SPORTS

Waves graduate student Anna Campana said advancing to the quarterfinals is an unreal experience.

“Win or lose, it’ll be an experience we’ll never forget,” she said. “Every-

one on the team is going to value it and enjoy being there. We have fun with each other and the energy is so high whenever we’re on the court

together — and it makes it so much easier knowing that the girls playing next to you want you to win as much as you want to see them succeed too.”

Campana and Lisa Zaar, also a graduate student, secured the doubles point for the Waves against USC by storming back from a four-point deficit against the Trojans’ Snow Han and Emma Charney. The Pepperdine duo won the match

In singles play, all six Waves — Campana, Zaar, Broadus, seniors Nikki Redelijk and Janice Tjen, and freshman Vivian Yang — won their first sets. Pepperdine was dominant from Yang defeated McKenna Koenig 6-2, 6-0 to give the Waves a 2-0 lead. It was her third victory in the NCAA tournament. Yang won 10 consecutive games against Koenig to get the win.

Zaar then beat Han 6-1 in the initial set of their matchup. Zaar took a 5-2 lead in the second set. Han held serve in the eighth game, but Zaar eventually regained control and won the set 6-3. Zaar has

beaten Han three times this season.

Broadus dominated the first set against Eryn Cayetano to grab a 6-0 win. Broadus was up 5-2 in the second set when Cayetano rallied. However, Broadus eventually won the set 7-5 and clinched the win for Pepperdine.

Pepperdine enters Friday’s match with a 20-6 record and on a ninegame winning streak.

The Waves won the West Coast Conference title on April 27 with a 4-0 victory over San Diego. Pepperdine then defeated SIU-Edwardsville 4-0 in the first round of the NCAA Championships on May 3. The next day, the Waves downed Arizona State 4-1 in the second round before beating USC six days later. The other teams competing in the tournament’s quarterfinals included second-seeded Stanford, fifth-seeded Virginia, seventh-seeded Georgia, eight-seeded UCLA, 13th-seeded Texas A&M, and 16th-seeded Tennessee.

Waves hoops coach Ed Schilling has a zeal for basketball

For seven years, Indiana native worked as a trainer, helping pros get ready for NBA Draft, season

By McKENZIE JACKSON

Special to The Malibu Times

New Pepperdine Waves men’s basketball head coach Ed Schilling is passionate about his sport.

“I have a great desire to see players get better and teams improve,” said Schilling, a coaching veteran who has coached everywhere from high school gymnasiums to NBA arenas. “That really gets me on fire. A lot of times, if players can see themselves getting better on the court, they’ll allow you to try and help them get better as men. That is ultimately what it is all about.”  Schilling, 58, an Indiana native, got his basketball fervor from his dad, Ed Schilling Sr., who coached hoops in the high school and college levels. Schilling said his father, also a college professor, who passed away in 2020, had an intensity to educate on the court and in the classroom.

“He loved to teach,” Pepperdine’s coach said. “He was a teacher at heart. Every single day he went to teach, he was excited. We both love to teach. I’m a teacher at heart.” Schilling expects his love for the game

When

to be evident has he leads Pepperdine’s men’s hoops program. The coach laced up his sneakers and hit the court running soon after he was hired for the coaching gig in early April.

Schilling solidified his coaching staff in the middle of last month and is working to complete the Waves’ roster before practices in June.

Schilling’s coaching staff includes Scott Rigot, Tyus Edney, Peyton Prudhomme, Mike Doig, and Jeremy Grubbs. The quintet are all seasoned coaches with experience teaching the game in college and high school.

For a considerable time, Schilling said, he dreamed about the type of coaching staff he desired.

“I wanted guys that are good coaches, who can get out on the court and really help players get better,” he said. “I also wanted guys that mesh well together. It’s not about building an all-star team, it’s about building a team that works well together. I wanted a group that played off each other’s strengths and covered up for each other’s weaknesses. That is what I was looking for. I feel like I did that.”

Pepperdine ended last season with a 1320 record. The team’s coach for six seasons, Lorenzo Romar, was let go after the Waves’ final contest. Several players also transferred out of the program since then.  Four players from last season’s

squad — guard David Mager, forwards John Squire and Boubacar Coulibaly, and center and forwards Aladji Gassama and Martin Gumwel — are still on the roster. Guard Aaron Clark and forwards Stefan Todorvic and Alonso Faure have also transferred to Pepperdine. The team has signed one recruit, and still has 10 scholarships available, so Schilling and his coaches have been busy hosting potential players and their families on campus and showing them around Malibu.

Schilling envisions the Waves taking the court next season with a talented roster and a playing style spearheaded by the best players’ strengths. He said competing in the West Coast Conference is a challenge he welcomes.

“Ideally, we want to play positionless basketball on offense, and we want to be challenging and tough to score against,” he said. “In this league, you have to be able to defend or you are not going to win. You have to be able to score too, because there are some high-powered offenses in this league.”

Schilling played for his dad in high school and played at Miami University (Ohio) in college, where was backcourt mates with future NBA champion Ron Harper.

“I broke all the assist records because I figured out it was really good if I passed the ball to [Harper] to take the shot,” Schilling said.

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Schilling suffered two ACL injuries during his college years, and started his coaching career right after college. He coached high school basketball and spent time as an English and physical education teacher.

“The one thing I had when I started coaching was incredible passion for the game,” Schilling remembered. “I was 22 years old and trying to figure things out. My practices were about four and a half hours. I’m glad I didn’t play for myself back then.”

Schilling soon moved up the coaching ranks. He coached at the University of Massachusetts under legendary coach John Calipari. When Calipari accepted a job to coach the NBA’s New Jersey Nets, Schilling joined his coaching staff.

Schilling was then the head coach at Wright State and later an assistant on the University of Memphis coaching staff.

Then, for seven years, Schilling worked as a trainer — helping pros get ready for the NBA Draft and NBA season.

Schilling returned to the coach ranks as an assistant at UCLA for four years. Then, he was an assistant coach at Indiana University for two years and had the same role at Grand Canyon University for four years before he became the Waves coach.

Pepperdine President Jim Gash said in a press release that Schilling has demonstrated the highest levels of leadership and player development and preparedness during his years coaching.

“His extensive coaching experience throughout his career has exemplified the visionary leadership, strategic thinking, adaptability, and emotional intelligence required to navigate the world of college athletics,” Gash stated.

Schilling said the best thing about coaching is the opportunity to impact lives. He is excited to step on the sidelines and lead the Waves.

“I feel fortunate to be here,” he said. “There are not many places in the world like Pepperdine.”

The Pepperdine women’s tennis team celebrates after beating USC 4-0 to advance to NCAA Tournament quarterfinals. The sixth-seeded Waves will next play third-seeded

Stillwater, Oklahoma. Photo by Jeff Golden