The Malibu Times • May 4, 2023

e slow-growth and no-growth constituents of Malibu tend to be the watchdogs of City Hall — especially when it comes to builders, developers, and any hint of impropriety. ey exerted enough pressure to get several past allegations investigated by outside attorneys and consultants, but no legal actions ever resulted.

In the most recent accusation of “con ict of interest” at City Hall, it was widely circulated on social media last week that Planning Commissioner Skylar Peak, an electrical contractor, was now working on a house that he voted to approve back in 2018 when he was on City Council.

However, nearly ve years have passed since he voted to approve

The feasibility study to permanently remove Rindge Dam, about three miles up Malibu Creek from the ocean and downtown, was originally commissioned back in 1992. A lot of locals didn’t believe it would ever happen, because it would be such a huge, expensive, long-term project — a government pipe dream. From time to time over the decades, California State Parks, along with co-partner U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), would make presentations and collect public comments about the project, but never provide much in the way of updates.

Well, last Tuesday, April 25, California State Parks made a big announcement: It’s happening, and the pre-construction, engineering, and design phase (PED) of the project is now starting. A public workshop on the PED phase will be scheduled in the coming months.

“ e Malibu Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project is a critical priority for State Parks, our partners, and the community. e

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On Tuesday, April 25, Malibu/ Lost Hills Sheriffs, Malibu Search and Rescue, the City of Malibu staff, and local community members gathered at the Whole Foods shopping center for a special event aimed at fostering conversation and building connections. is casual get-together provided a unique opportunity for the attendees to share a cup of co ee and discuss various topics of interest. Sgt. Christopher Soderlund,

who was recently appointed as the dedicated liaison for the City of Malibu, played a key role in the event. He encouraged community members to attend, highlighting the importance of open communication between the city’s residents and law enforcement. As a friendly and approachable gure, Soderlund created an inviting atmosphere for people to come out, meet a deputy, and ask questions about any concerns they may have. e event allowed for a diverse range of topics to be discussed, with Soderlund providing valuable updates and insights into current issues facing the community. During the gathering, he touched on topics such as tra c, parking enforcement, and recent crime. ese updates are also regularly shared during the

project helps preserve California’s unparalleled biodiversity, increases and reconnects critical habitat, and mitigates the impacts of climate change,” State Parks Director Armando Quintero said in a prepared statement. “We’re proud to lead this signi cant restoration project that will protect the heart of Malibu Creek State Park and

Malibu’s famous beaches. We look forward to this next phase of close collaboration with our project technical team members and community partners to achieve this monumental State Parks-led project.”

The project will involve the removal of the decommissioned Rindge Dam on Malibu Creek

along with about 780,000 cubic yards of sediment accumulated behind the dam. Eight upstream barriers, mostly culverts that block sh migration along Las Virgenes and Cold Creeks, will also be modi ed or removed. e dam arch will be lowered concurrently with removal of the impounded sediment over a time period of

about eight years, beginning in 2025.

e plan calls for direct truck transport of one-third of the sediment mined from the Rindge Dam to go up Malibu Canyon/ Las Virgenes Road, to Lost Hills Road, U.S. Highway 101 and on to Ventura Harbor, about 41

City Council meetings, ensuring that the community remains wellinformed and actively involved in local matters.

“It’s been calm with the rainy season, but now that the weather is clearing and it’s getting nicer out, summer’s right around the corner and we’re gearing up for the beach team to start Memorial Day weekend,” Soderlund said.

“We’re going to be ready.”

Soderlund covers the entire area served by the Malibu/Lost Hills station, including Calabasas, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, and Hidden Hills.

Mini therapy horses (MTH) made an appearance, and kids and local deputies were impressed with the horses being able to play a toy piano. Whether comforting children at bedside after surgery,

Dane Skophammer has lived in Malibu all his life (except during college) and grew up taking advantage of every outdoor activity the town has to o er — sur ng, fishing and hiking, along with participating in basketball and football programs.

at’s one of the big reasons he wanted to serve on the city’s Parks & Recreation Commission.

“I wanted to make sure I felt like my generation was being represented, and for people that grew up here to continue to have a voice,” he said. “For example, the ‘Snack Shack’ was here when I grew up, and I want it to be here for my daughters.”

However, Skophammer points out that it’s not just about his own children, it’s about what’s right for the entire community and the city. “I’d like to build a pool for the city, and make sure the Snack Shack gets up and running,” he said. “But I think our priority going into the next scal year will also be to get the new skate park up and running.”

Skophammer has been making his presence known at recent City Council meetings, where he chooses to give in-person reports on what’s happening with the Snack Shack and other projects, gently putting pressure on the council to remove any roadblocks necessary to get it done sooner than later.

“Our city has a problem, and I believe we have a solution. Let’s not sit on this any longer than we have already,” Skophammer urged at one recent presentation. “We can do something now that will impact the children of this community this season; that would show we care about our sports programs, our children, and preserving the legacy of past generations.”

“I think it’s the responsibility of the chairperson to make sure things

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Cinco de Mayo: Mexican holiday actually started in California

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Cinco de Mayo, a minor holiday in Mexico, is heartily celebrated here in the United States. In fact, celebrating Cinco de Mayo actually began in California and was celebrated for quite a while before it was observed in Mexico. Celebrating this year is likely to be a little more exuberant because it falls on a Friday. However, I think I can honestly say that most partiers in America have no idea what they are celebrating.

Care to hazard a guess? No, it is not Mexican Independence Day; that is Sept. 16 and is not widely celebrated in America. Literally “the Fifth of May,” Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over the French army at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

rounded up a ragtag force of loyal Mexican citizens and sent them to the town of Puebla de Los Angeles, directly in the path of the French.

Led by Texas-born General Ignacio Zaragoza, about 4,000 Mexican militia forti ed the town and prepared to stop the French. Most of Zaragoza’s men were farmers armed with antiquated muskets, machetes, and farm implements.

The month of May bears great significance for my husband and me, as we commemorate a se -

ries of significant milestones.

Specifically, we celebrate the 14th anniversary of our relationship on the second day of the month, followed by the 11th anniversary of our marriage on the 5th. Additionally, I have the joy of marking my birthday on the 6th, and on the 9th, we celebrate Mother's Day, which holds a special place in

my heart as a proud mother and wife. As we continue to embark on this exciting and adventurous journey together, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for being a part of our story. And finally, to my beloved husband, Happy Anniversary my love. There is no one else I would rather share this beautiful journey of life with.

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e French? Yes, did you know that France once invaded Mexico, installed an emperor, and briefly ruled Mexico while the United States was distracted by the American Civil War. You may be wondering: How did the French take over Mexico? During the 1860s, America was not in any position to enforce the Monroe Doctrine, which is probably another bit of American history worthy of writing about another time.

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Cinco de Mayo has its roots in the aftermath of the Mexican-American War of 1846-48, the Mexican Civil War of 1858, and the Reform Wars of 1860 between liberal and conservative factions in Mexico. e liberals ultimately won and Benito Juárez was elected president. However, wars are expensive business. To nance its con icts, the Mexican government borrowed heavily from England, Spain, and France. ese many wars left the Mexican Treasury nearly bankrupt. Just like banks holding mortgages, the European powers expected Mexico’s debts to be repaid.

On the 5th of May, 1862, Lorencez and his army, arrived before the city of Puebla. Showing his contempt for the Mexicans, the French general ordered his troops to attack the middle of Zaragoza’s defenses. e French cavalry galloped through ditches, over adobe ruins and up the slope of Guadalupe Hill. e Mexican militia stood its ground and sent the French forces reeling back from the town. e battle lasted from daybreak to early evening, the French lost nearly 500 soldiers, while the Mexican defenders lost less than 100. Lorencez and the French forces ed back to Veracruz with Zaragoza’s militia in pursuit. e victory represented a signicant morale boost for the Mexican people. Puebla de Los Angeles, the site of Zaragoza’s historic victory, was renamed Puebla de Zaragoza in honor of the general. However, the victory was short-lived. One year later, the French landed 30,000 additional troops, defeated the Mexican army, captured Mexico City, and installed Austrian Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian as Emperor Maximilian I, ruler of Mexico. However, France’s Mexican Empire would last only three years.

Letters to the Editor

Response to Malibu Times Article: Elena Eger, the Coastal Projects Special Counsel

Dear Editor,

Regarding the article referencing Elena Eger, the Coastal Projects Special Counsel, I have personally had interaction with this person about taking care of MRCA-owned property that somehow was donated to them by the city in the past. On behalf of the MRCA, she refused to do any brush clearance or trimming in the actual view corridor that was negotiated by the city with another resident.

e area located at Big Rock Drive and PCH is overgrown and blocking the ocean view at “Vista Point” right now. She told me speci cally that it’s the adjacent property owner’s responsibility to “maintain” defensible space — but I responded what about the agreement made in order to keep the property’s view clear? ey had taken care of the property before; why the sudden change?

Response to last week’s Left vs. Right

Dear Editor,

Social media can reward inuencers with high six- gure incomes because they change people’s minds - about what to buy, where to shop, where to go, and what to watch. Especially young people are vulnerable.

ey feel pressure to conform to what such social in uencers are pushing. Add to this the voices pushing the trans agenda in the mainstream, from Joy Behar to President Biden, and the impact on vulnerable kids has become huge. I don’t believe that either Don or Lance in last week’s Left vs. Right realize how dangerous this movement has become.

At a time when children are most vulnerable, they are being told it is because they were born in the wrong body.

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In 1861, President Juárez, in an attempt to give the Mexican economy a chance to recover, suspended all foreign debt payments for two years. is did not sit well with Mexico’s debt holders — the aforementioned France, Britain and Spain. ey sent naval forces to Mexico and seized the port of Veracruz and demanded the Mexico make good on its debts. After a lot of diplomatic wrangling, Spain and Great Britain negotiated a settlement with President Juárez and withdrew their forces. But the French decided to use the opportunity to carve an empire out of Mexican territory.

In the midst of the Civil War, the South was trying to persuade several European governments to become allies. One potential Confederate ally was France. France had a real interest in curbing the growing in uence of the United States. If France was successful in seizing Mexico, and allied itself with the Confederates, it could result in a permanently divided United States that would be less powerful and less threatening to other nations.

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Late in 1861, the French eet stormed the port of Veracruz and landed 6,000 French troops under General Charles Latrille de Lorencez. Certain that victory would swiftly be theirs, the French marched on Mexico City. President Juárez desperately

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When the American Civil War ended, the United States supported Juarez’s e orts to expel the French. Napoleon III, facing tenacious Mexican guerrilla resistance and potentially a serious con ict with the United States, withdrew the French military from Mexico. e Mexicans recaptured Mexico City. Maximilian was apprehended and executed. On June 5, 1867, Benito Juarez returned to Mexico City. Since the ousting of the French, no country in the Americas has been invaded by any European military forces.

Mexicans and Latinos living in California during the 1860s are credited with being the rst to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the United States. Far up in the gold country town of Columbia (now Columbia State Park), Mexican miners were so overjoyed at the news that they spontaneously red o ri e shots and reworks, sang patriotic songs, and made impromptu speeches.

Cinco de Mayo, has been celebrated in California continuously since 1863. For many years it was virtually ignored in Mexico. Today, Cinco de Mayo is a big deal in Puebla, but still remains a relatively minor holiday in Mexico.

In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage. As Californians, we have long traditions and ties with Mexico dating back to the days of the Californios. For those of us who live in the Santa Ynez Valley, reminders of those ties and traditions are all around us. Cinco de Mayo is a good time to think of our shared heritage. Indepedent columnist may not re ect the view, opinion and/or ethics of the e Malibu Times. To send a response to the column email us at editorial@ malibutimes.com

The community is welcome to join the meeting by sending an email to us at o ce@malibutimes.com, and we will add you to the email invitation.

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

We look forward to seeing you.

I now understand why our POA has had to clear all the hillsides in Big Rock for brush clearance, but this pre-negotiated viewpoint and all campgrounds need to be maintained and monitored properly by the MRCA. She just kept saying it’s other people’s responsibility, not theirs, regardless of this contingency on ownership.

I am extremely glad that the city is not being pushed over by the Coastal Commission and MRCA anymore by continuously making deals to send future monies to the MRCA after how non-existent their stewardship is for their properties. ey are hardly “responsible people.”

is Monday City Council took no action on the Sea View Hotel after the Coastal Commission changed the deal to, instead of sending $800,000 to bene t our city residents to, give it to the MRCA to develop more campgrounds near Ramirez Canyon. I applaud this city for defending Malibu’s open space and standing up to the MRCA. We must keep it up!

Jo Drummond, Big Rock resident

Not wanting to be unprogressive, some parents somehow have been duped into going along and even promoting this travesty. Imagine a 10-year-old being told by parents, teachers, and doctors that they’d be happy if only they were the opposite sex and then hearing the same thing on Tiktok. Few kids can withstand such pressure.

As boys and girls go through puberty, they already face significant pressure. eir bodies are changing, and the sudden awakening of hormones is a time of emotional stress. e in uence from social media and the woke left suggesting all this is the result of being born the wrong sex is an evil lie. It is leading to increased suicide rates in young people as they realize their bodies are permanently wrecked. It must be fought.

ose pushing such major surgery, who often bene t nancially, need to explain that sex change operations seldom solve deep-seated emotional problems. It is ludicrous to think that a child who has not yet had sex knows enough to make such radical decisions. What an adult does is their own business, and should they wish to alter their body, they should pay for their choices.

Hayley Mattson

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When one talks to adults after a sex change operation or considering such a course, you nd individuals who are deeply disturbed. Often they view surgery as a last hope — they need our prayers rather than condemnation. It is disingenuous to think one can trust a child to decide to take life-altering drugs or undergo irreversible surgery. We do not allow minors to make much less permanent and profound decisions because their brains are still immature. And we don’t allow parents to permit their 14-year-old daughters to marry. Why would we allow parents to permit their children to permanently mutilate their bodies? But many advocates don’t care that puberty blockers and surgery will damage kids — seeking a rmation of their own choices through in uencing others. is is a time when traditional rights and thinking should be valued. Children need to be protected. Parents and school ocials need to stand against such advocacy and against those saying that your children belong to the government. Or is this what the Bible speaks of when it says in the last days, good will be considered evil and evil considered good?

Malibu Resident,

Disclaimer: Due to the nature of this topic, the Malibu resident who submitted this letter has requested to remain anonymous. ey have chosen to do so out of concern for potential repercussions in their employment. e Malibu Times, has taken steps to verify that this letter is indeed from a Malibu resident who wishes to share their personal perspective on the matter. If you want to respond to this letter, write to us at editorial@malibutimes.com.

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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

The following incidents were reported between:

APR 1 - APR 3

 4/1 | Petty eft

A wallet was stolen from a guest dining at Paradise Cove. e victim received a noti cation from her bank of a $237 charge at Walmart, the transaction was declined. A purchase was approved at a 7-Eleven. e victim’s wallet was worth $75.

 4/3 | Burglary

A vehicle parked near Charmlee Wilderness Park was broken into and ransacked. e front passenger side window was shattered and the victim’s purse was stolen. A designer watch worth $5,000 and a designer bracelet worth $2,000 were stolen.

 4/3 | Petty eft

A package worth $50 was stolen from a property on Sea Vista Drive. ere were no security cameras available for evidence.

 4/3 | Vandalism

A vehicle parked on Bailard Road was vandalized and the victims tires were slashed. e damage was estimated to cost $1,270 to replace. ere were no security cameras available for evidence.

 4/3| Burglary

A vehicle parked near Surfrider Beach was broken into and ransacked. e victim left the key underneath the front right rear of the vehicle, went sur ng, and upon return, the key was missing and his vehicle was ransacked. e victim’s iPhone, and wallet were stolen. ere were no security cameras available for evidence.

 4/3 |Grand eft

A vehicle parked near Topanga State Beach was broken into and ransacked. e victim left the key in the cup holder inside the vehicle, went sur ng, and upon return, the key was missing and his vehicle was ransacked. e victim was noti ed of a purchase made at an Apple Store for $5,600. ere were no security cameras available for evidence.

Malibu mayor advocates for Bill AB 1500 in support of Malibu homeowners a ected by Woolsey Fire

Mayor Bruce Silverstein of Malibu recently joined State Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (42nd District) in Sacramento at the Assembly’s Tax and Revenue Committee to advocate for her bill, AB 1500. is bill aims to provide additional relief to homeowners in Malibu who were impacted by the devastating 2018 Woolsey Fire. e City Council of Malibu voted in support of AB 1500, recognizing its potential bene ts for the local community.

AB 1500 seeks to extend the current ve-year period to maintain the base-year property value for homes that were substantially damaged or destroyed in the 2018 Woolsey Fire by an additional three years. is extension would provide homeowners with much-needednancial relief as they continue to rebuild their homes and lives in the aftermath of the disaster.

e bill is closely aligned with SB 303, a similar piece of legislation in the State Senate, which also aims to assist homeowners a ected by the Woolsey Fire. Both bills reect the ongoing commitment of local and state government representatives to support the Malibu community in its recovery e orts.

For more information on AB 1500 and the City of Malibu’s letter of support, please visit the City’s website.

City of Malibu demonstrates e ective brush clearance techniques for re safety

As wild re season approaches, the City of Malibu is emphasizing the importance of consistent and thorough brush clearance to protect homes and slow the spread of res. e City’s Fire Safety Liaisons are currently conducting annual brush clearance on the slopes above City Hall and using the opportunity to create a demonstration plot showcasing e ective techniques.

e demonstration plot high-

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

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

Film Society seeks public support for return to Malibu

Malibu Film Society is asking members of the public to sign an online petition stating their support for a plan to bring MFS back to Malibu. is comes in response to a proposal made by Mayor Bruce Silverstein and former mayor Paul Grisanti, who’ve joined forces to bring their plan to City Council as early as their next meeting.

“When we started MFS 14 years ago, we intentionally made ‘Malibu’ the rst name of our organization,” said the group’s Executive Director Scott Tallal. “ e reason is simple: as much as we love movies, our real goal has always been to strengthen our sense of community by bringing everyone together with a regular series of entertaining, informative, and even educational events.”

While MFS will continue to show lms in both Agoura Hills and Paci c Palisades, the proposal will also let it hold events at Malibu Paci c Church. ose wishing to support this proposal can nd a link to the petition at www.MalibuFilmSociety.org, or they can go directly to the petition page at surveysoftware.net/hostst/BringMoviesBackToMalibu.ht. The deadline for signatures is midday on Monday, May 8.

RCD’s ‘WiLD CiTY!’ workshop series o ers

experiences in county’s wildspaces

e Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains has announced its rst-ever community workshop series, WiLD CiTY — a set of handson immersive experiences within LA’s wildspaces guided by the group’s team of experts. e RCD has led enrichment programs for thousands of students since 1964, providing access and insight to local natural areas, and we now hope to share this unique opportunity with a wider audience, o ering an enriched lens into our shared LA ecosystem.

roughout this six-part community workshop series, participants will experience wildspaces across Los Angeles County guided by professionals in environmental and creative elds. ey will receive hands-on training with fundamental scienti c practices, including water quality testing, bird presence, and diversity surveys, invasive species removal, and plant identi cation as well as immersing themselves in creative experiences with both watercolor scienti c painting and nature journaling — all set within the backdrop of some of LA’s most scenic natural areas. Following each workshop, there will be an optional opportunity to further engage with fellow workshop participants and leaders at nearby co ee shops, cafes, breweries, tasting rooms, and wineries.

is series will take place on select Saturdays in May through June 2023. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot via our website: https://www.rcdsmm.org/ wild-city-workshop/

Film Screening: ‘21 Miles in Malibu’ at Malibu Blu s Park

Shane Gang Pictures presents the lm “21 Miles in Malibu” at Malibu Blu s Park on Friday, May 19. e lm is a hybrid of personal stories of loss, the history of a loved place, and a cautionary tale of government indi erence and citizen activism. e lm and PCH safety discussion begin at 7:30 p.m. is lm is not intended for people younger than 16. Please visit MalibuCity.org/21Miles for more information.

Open Mic Poetry

Upcoming City Council: May 8

Owner: Charals Haagan; Appellants: Jake Jenson and the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority)

with featured readers

Chloe Loquet, Janet Goldberg, and Carol Davis set for May 20

Featured poets Chloe Loquet, Janet Goldberg, and Carol Davis will read their poetry on May 20 at the Malibu Library from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. An open mic format will follow for poets to share their work with the Malibu Community.

Summer Recreation Guide and City Newsletter available

e Summer Recreation Guide is available online and will be mailed to residents the week of April 24. e guide features upcoming summer programs o ered June through

August, including Learn to Swim Lessons, Summer Day Camps, CineMalibu Community Movies in the Park, Outdoor Recreation at Charmlee Wilderness Park, Parent and Me Programs, Senior Programs and Excursions, and the Summer Coed Adult Softball League. Visit malibucity.org/335/ Community-Services for details.

After-school programs in partnership with the Malibu Boys & Girls Club run through June 1

Afterschool programs continue through June 1 at Malibu and Webster elementary schools. e

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

e Malibu Times

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

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

thu may 4

PARK TALES: FIESTA DE COLORES

Park Tales is a fun and educational program for the entire family. Children and their caregivers will listen to stories narrated by the Children’s Malibu Librarian, create an art activity, and enjoy a complimentary snack and special guests at Malibu Blu s Park from 10 to 11 a.m. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. A yoga mat or blanket is recommended.

thu may 4

BRICK BUILDERS CLUB

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

fri may 5

MALIBU JEWISH CENTER AND SYNAGOGUE

Join your Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue Community on Friday, May 5, for their Spring Fundraiser and Groundbreaking Ceremony, from 4 to 5 p.m.

Everyone is invited to bring an item to be included in our MJCS time capsule. Hors d’oeuvres & Cocktail Reception will be from 5-7 pm

sat may 6

MILES OF SCENIC BEAUTY ART EXHIBIT

e Painters of the Santa Monica

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in movement, music, painting, and word. e event is free to attend, and an RSVP is not required. For more information, please visit the Library Speaker Series webpage.

sat may 13

MALIBU/LOST HILLS SHERIFF’S STATION OPEN HOUSE

Join the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheri ’s Station invites you to attend the department open house on Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. e event will include the Sheri ’s K-9, Special Enforcement Bureau, Recruitment, Mounted Enforcement Detail, Search and Rescue Team, a helicopter, and activities for the kids. For more information, follow the station on Instagram @lasd_lhs and on Twitter @LHSLASD.

sat may 13

Mountains is a group of artists who live near this stunning landscape. What better way to express their passion for its beauty and charm than to paint what they see, preserving this naturally diverse area through their artistry. Meet the artists on Saturday, May 6, at the Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center, from 1 to 3 p.m. is is a free event with free parking. For more information, email samo@wnpa. org or call (805) 370-2302.

sat may 6

MALIBU LIBRARY SPEAKER

SERIES JUBILATIONS

EMBRACE THE NIGHT POETRY

SUMMIT

is month’s Malibu Library

Speaker Series is the annual poetry summit hosted by Malibu Poet Laureate Ann Buxie on Saturday, May 6, at 4 p.m., at Malibu City Hall. Poets and artists of many disciplines, from students in the city’s Arts in Education program to other features, will share their wonder

BOOK SIGNING WITH AUTHOR

DIANE PETERSON

Meet Hollywood stuntwoman and author Diane Peterson in person on May 13, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Tracy Park Gallery.

sat may 13

SUSHI FOR BEGINNERS AT THE MALIBU LIBRARY

Celebrate Asian Paci c American Heritage Month by learning this delicious skill on Saturday, May 13, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Malibu Library Meeting Room. Chef Andy Matsuda from the Sushi Chef Institute will join us to teach the basics of sushi preparation. e class is for adults, attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party, including kids. is will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees.

Thu may 18

LEGACY PARK NATURE WALK

Spend the morning in nature at Legacy Park from 10 to 11 a.m. Children ages 1-5 and their caregivers will begin their morning at the Malibu Library and enjoy a walk around the Legacy Park Pond with Community Services Park educator and naturalist. Participants will learn about nature as they explore the abundant waterfowl and wild owers. e walk will culminate with storytime at the amphitheater and a return to the library. Participants must be accompanied by a caregiver.

fri may 19

FILM SCREENING: ‘21 MILES IN MALIBU’

Shane Gang Pictures presents the lm “21 Miles in Malibu” at Malibu Blu s Park on Friday, May 19. e lm is a hybrid of personal stories of loss, the history of a loved place, and a cautionary tale of government indi erence and citizen activism. e lm and PCH safety discussion begin at 7:30 p.m. is lm is not intended for people younger than 16. Please visit MalibuCity.org/21Miles for more information.

fri may 19

ICE DYING WORKSHOP

Ice dying is a technique that uses ice to “split” colored dye into its parts, resulting in vibrant, unpredictable, and complex explosions of color onto previously white fabrics. e instructor will provide an item to dye. Adults must accompany children under 12. Instructed by Fluidity with Mattie. At Malibu Blu s Park Michael Landon Community Center from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

SAt may 20

CAFFEINATED VERSE AT THE MALIBU LIBRARY

Featured poets Chloe Loquet, Janet Goldberg, and Carol Davis will read their poetry. An open

mic format will follow for poets to share their work with the Malibu Community on Saturday, May 20, from 11 to 12:30 a.m. at the Malibu Library.

Thu may 25

CREATE POLKA DOT ART

Join us and celebrate Asian Paci c American Heritage Month by creating your own polka dot art inspired by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Canvas, markers, and polka dot making tips will be provided. For ages 13-17. On ursday, May 25, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Malibu Library.

SAT JUN 10

PUBLIC SAFETY EXPO

e city’s annual Public Safety Expo is scheduled for Saturday, June 10, at Malibu City Hall. Learn how to get started on, or improve your preparedness for wild res, earthquakes, and other disasters. e free event will feature presentations from the California Insurance Commissioner on wild re insurance and from the LA County Fire Department on brush clearance. Take a ride in an earthquake simulator that recreates a realistic and educational experience of a major earthquake inside a house, highlighting the need to make your home more earthquake safe.

ONGOING

CERT TRAINING COURSE

e City of Malibu is o ering the next round of the highly popular Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. e series of seven classes will be held on ursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m., April 13 through May 25, in the Multipurpose Room at Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road.

PEP WILLIAMS PHOTO EXHIBIT “BEHIND BARS”

e City of Malibu Arts

Commission’s newest public art exhibition in the Malibu City Gallery, “Behind Bars,” by renowned photographer Pep Williams, is open to visitors through May 5, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at City Hall (23825 Stuart Ranch Road).

FARMERS MARKET

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

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION

SITTING GROUP

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

BALLET SLIM AND TRIM

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

TAP/JAZZ DANCE COMBO

Enter stage right to the senior center’s new dance program. e

class will consist of jazz warmups and stretches, followed by routines. Every dance taught will be straight from a Broadway musical. Instructed by Ann Monahan. Class is ursdays from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Michael Landon Community Center. No experience is necessary. Register for the month or pay a $5 drop-in rate, space permitting.

CARDIO SALSA AND STRETCH

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

MAT PILATES PLUS

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

SENIOR STRETCH AND STRENGTH

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

MAT YOGA

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

CHAIR YOGA

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

RELAX

THROUGH COLORING

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

CHOIR

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

KNITTING

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

The Malibu Farmers Market is on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Legacy Park.

Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT

or visiting with a veteran who just wants to sit quietly and share space with one of the horses, the MTH team is there to bring a sense of calm, comfort, and happiness to everyone around them. ese little horse heroes have also responded to tragedies like the mass shootings in San Bernardino, Las Vegas, and ousand Oaks, and also served as rst responders during the Woolsey Fire.

e last Co ee with a Cop/ Deputy in Malibu was held last November at the Malibu Farmers Market. e event also included mini therapy horses and sta from the City of Malibu. Co ee with

happen,” he explained in a phone interview. “Otherwise, we would just go about our business in our own little commission meetings, and council wouldn’t really know what was happening.”

He also gives a lot of credit to the Community Services city sta that supports their e orts. “ ey’ve all been pretty amazing,” Skophammer noted.

After graduating from Malibu High School, Skophammer attended and played football for UCLA. Unfortunately, an injury in 2002 ended his future prospects in that sport.

He launched a 14-year long career as a chef right here in Malibu, starting o as a busboy at

a Deputy is designed to provide the community an opportunity to ask their local safety personnel questions, share their concerns or have a casual conversation.

The success of the event demonstrates the significance of maintaining open channels of communication between law enforcement, city sta , and the residents of Malibu. By coming together in a relaxed and informal setting, attendees were able to establish meaningful connections, share information, and collaborate on ideas to better the community.

Such events not only help to build trust between the authorities and the residents but also promote a sense of unity and camaraderie within the community. As a result, the

Allegria, then moving on to the kitchens at Marmalade, Nikita, and Duck Dive. He ended up as the executive chef of the highly rated Malibu Farm restaurant.

Even while working 12- to 14-hour days in the restaurant business, Skophammer still managed to nd time to be active in the Malibu community — he’s a member of the Point Dume Fire Brigade, served for a couple years on the city’s Public Safety Commission, and volunteers for the annual homeless count.

About seven years ago, Skophammer decided to start his own business, Iron Sand Malibu, in which he hand-makes beautiful and unique artisanal kitchen cutlery. e craft combines his knowledge of the culinary world with what an uncle in Paso Robles

Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station, Malibu Search and Rescue, and the City of Malibu staff plan to organize similar gatherings in the future, hoping to foster a positive relationship between law enforcement and the community they serve.

e Malibu/Lost Hills Sheri ’s Station will be hosting an open house on Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the station at 27050 Agoura Road. The event will include the Sheri ’s K-9, Special Enforcement Bureau, Recruitment, Mounted Enforcement Detail, Search and Rescue Team, a helicopter, and activities for the kids. For more information, follow the station on Instagram @lasd_lhs and on Twitter @LHSLASD.

taught him about custom iron work.

The Iron Sand website describes how “bladesmithing” became a “profound passion,” in Skophammer’s life. He used wood from Malibu vineyard wine barrels and metal scraps salvaged from the Woolsey Fire, and decided to take a risk and go into the knifemaking business full-time.

“It’s going good,” he said. “ e knives are exclusive and unique, and I have a number of regular clients. It was a big jump to get out of the restaurant industry and into this, but it’s been successful … e kitchen knife as a collector’s item is a fairly new thing.”

Skophammer sometimes ventures out to offer knife sharpening services, and ends up selling many of his knives that way — he nds that people are more likely to buy a knife if they can hold it in their own hands rst. His creations all have Malibu names: Zumirez, Little Dume, Big Dume, and Birdview.

Skophammer was appointed to the Parks & Recreation Commission by City Councilmember Paul Grisanti on April 12, 2021, for a term that will last until January 2025.

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the project, the property was purchased by new owners during that time, and there is no evidence that he expected to get a contract four years after his vote.

Peak said in a phone interview that the allegations against him were completely false.

“It’s a non-story and a non-issue,” he said, adding that he would never knowingly vote to approve something for his own personal bene t, and emphasized that the owners of the property had changed. Peak pointed out that no one would ever be able to vote on anything if they could be held accountable for what happens “later on down the line.”

Because so many residents of Malibu are attorneys, architects, and contractors; or involved in selling, renting or buying real estate, it begs the question of how it would ever be possible to appoint quali ed planning commissioners if all those whose livelihoods depended on real estate or development could no longer be considered — those commissioners need to be able to read plans and interpret codes.

During the City Councilmember updates last Monday, Councilmember Marianne Riggins brought up the subject of planning commissioners, which clearly had her feeling very irate.

“ ere have been some comments on social media that I nd quite disturbing … innuendos charged against my appointee to the Planning Commission, Skylar Peak, with regard to things that may have occurred when he was a City Council member, and then now in his job as a contractor,” she said. “ ere were four years separation and di erent owners on this alleged act that people are commenting about in the community.

“I’m proud to have been able to appoint Skylar to the Planning Commission. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and a love of our community and the environment, and I nd it very disappointing that there are innuendos against him.”

Mayor Bruce Silverstein also commented on the issue, saying he wasn’t familiar with various complaints about the planning commissioners.

“But one thing I do know is that we do have now, and in the past, members of the commission who are contractors or others whose livelihood depends on development, “ he said. “And I … don’t see how [they] can make truly impartial decisions on … interpreting codes … when more development means more business in general and less development means less business in general.”

A Malibu resident who asked to remain anonymous provided e Malibu Times with the following “proof” that Peak voted for the project and then did electrical work on it years later: a photo of a Peak Power Electric truck parked at that jobsite, an “Electrical Permit Application” submitted to the City of Malibu by Peak Power Electric, Inc. showing a fee of $5,292.83 and approved on Jan. 14, 2022, and a copy of the City Council’s approval of the Coastal Development Permit for that property on Portshead Road signed by Mayor Skylar Peak on Jan. 10, 2018.

But the “proof” does not prove that Peak had any idea he would work on that property four years later for di erent owners.

Resident Jo Drummond emailed various city ocials right after City Council comments last Monday, expressing her opinion “ e point of the matter is — should someone who can make money o of a vote be on the planning commission?,” she wrote. “It doesn’t matter how many years have gone by or if ownership changed — he worked on a project that he voted to approve … I agree with Mayor Silverstein that a policy needs to be established to either not allow contractors or anyone who bene ts nancially from or even against development to be on the Planning Commission, or they swear some oath that they never work on a project in the future that they voted to approve.”

As of now, most residents simply trust that those elected as councilmembers and appointed as commissioners will recuse themselves from voting on any issue where they may have a con ict of interest. In addition, City Council members must le statements of economic interest with the City Clerk, which can be obtained from the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) or the City Clerk.

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Mini therapy horses were an added attraction to the Co ee with a Deputy event April 25 at the Whole Foods shopping center.

Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT

On Tuesday, April 25, the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheri ’s Station, the Malibu Search and Rescue Team, City of Malibu sta , and local community members gathered at the Whole Foods shopping center to enjoy a cup of co ee and Mini Therapy horses.

city will o er three classes, Animal Adventures, Basketball, and eater Improv, for students in grades TK through 5. Visit the community programs webpage for details and to register.

Updates on reporting of LA County COVID-19 statistics

Due to the continuing improvements in COVID-19 conditions in Los Angeles County, the city will no longer post the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH) COVID-19 statistics in the City Manager Update. City sta continues to monitor and respond to the pandemic in accordance with recommendations and requirements by the LADPH, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; California Department of Public Health; and the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health. e LADPH will continue to post key COVID-19 statistics on its COVID-19 Dashboard at publichealth.lacounty.gov.

Public Safety Expo scheduled for June 10

Save the date for the city’s annual Public Safety Expo on Saturday, June 10, at City Hall. Learn how to

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get started on, or improve your preparedness for wild res, earthquakes, and other disasters. e free event will feature presentations from the California Insurance Commissioner on wild re insurance and from the LA County Fire Department on brush clearance. e Fire Department will conduct a demonstration helicopter water drop. Numerous public safety agencies will have other demonstrations and will be displaying vehicles, including the Sheri ’s Department Bomb Squad, Fire Department, Lifeguard Division, and others. Take a ride in an earthquake simulator that recreates a realistic and educational experience of a major earthquake inside a house, highlighting the need to make your home more earthquake safe. e Expo is a great opportunity for kids to learn about emergency preparedness and meet public safety and law enforcement professionals in person. Learn about emergency and wild re preparedness products and services from the many participating vendors.

Apply for Woolsey Fire Rebuild Fee waivers before June 30 deadline

e city continues to work to help Malibu residents rebuild homes destroyed in the devastating Woolsey Fire and urges homeowners to submit applications for rebuild fee waivers before the June 30 deadline. All required Planning Department applications for a project must be deemed complete by June 30. All

miles away from the dam. e sediment is predominantly sand, and will be tested, transferred to barges, shipped down the coast, and carefully placed along the Malibu shoreline east of the pier, with care taken to avoid damage to nearshore kelp beds.

“Wave action, currents and tides will quickly disperse the sediment, predominantly in a downcoast direction,” State Parks stated.

e other two-thirds of the sediment will be trucked north to the Calabasas Land ll, about 7.4 miles from the dam site.

State Parks states that removing the dam and sediment will “restore creek ecosystem functions and increase habitat connectivity, including re-opening 15 miles of stream habitat for the highly endangered Southern California steelhead trout,” which returns from the ocean as an adult to swim upstream and spawn. Other restoration bene ts include improving climate resiliency and restoring natural sediment ows to the ocean that will naturally nourish local beaches with more sand.

State Parks also pointed out some obvious improvements in public safety — the obsolete dam was the site of numerous

required building permits must be pulled by Dec. 30. Fees will not be waived after December 30. e fee waivers cover all city planning and building permit fees for properties that are being rebuilt as a “like-forlike” or “like-for-like plus 10%” rebuild and were used as a primary residence by the property owner as of Nov. 8, 2018. e City Council made Woolsey Fire rebuilding its top priority, after public safety, every year since the 2019-2020 budget, and has voted unanimously every year to extend the fee waivers, which now total $5.7 million in Woolsey Fire rebuild assistance. For more information and resources related to the fee waivers, and to submit an application, visit the Fee Waiver webpage at malibucity.org/958/ Fee-Waiver-Deadlines.

Malibu Rebuild Statistics

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

Single Family Dwellings building permits issued - 254

• Single Family Dwellings complete - 126

Multifamily building permits issued - 18 units

• Multifamily building units complete- 12 units

Planning Consultations and

serious injuries and even fatalities from park visitors jumping o the spillway and it was nally declared o -limits to the public in 2014. But even as recently as 2020, a young man fell 60 feet to his death from the top of the dam. e project was, and still is, controversial among some Malibu residents — some have argued that the dam should be preserved as a California Historical Landmark. Some surfers fear that free sediment ow could somehow ruin the surf break at Surfrider Beach, and some residents and business owners in the ood plain, in the Serra Canyon and Civic Center areas, express concerns over possible ooding if the dam is removed (experts say there is no more chance of ooding without the dam than there is with the current dam).

Rindge Dam is a 100-foot-tall concrete structure privately built by hired workers of May Knight Rindge, who owned all of Malibu at the time. e main concrete arch of the Rindge Dam was completed in 1924, and the spillway in 1926. Originally intended for ood control and water storage, the dam no longer performs either of those functions — the reservoir lled up with silt over 80 years ago. e dam was decommissioned in 1967, and purchased shortly thereafter by State Parks as part of Malibu Creek State Park.

Rebuild Resources

e Fire Rebuild team is available Monday through Friday at City Hall for complimentary one-on-one consultations about any re rebuild project. Contact Aakash Shah at ashah@malibucity.org to set an appointment for a meeting by phone or online. For ideas about how to get started with your project, as well as numerous handouts, forms and resources, visit the Rebuild webpage (malibucity. org/901/Malibu-Rebuilds).

Last week to visit Pep Williams Gallery at Malibu City Hall

e Malibu Arts Commission is currently showcasing artist Pep Williams at the Malibu City Gallery located at Malibu City Hall until Friday, May 5.

In 2017 photographer Pep Williams had the opportunity to photograph inmates at the Chuckawalla Valley State Prison and Ironwood State Prison in Blythe, California. In his photographs, Mr. Williams portrays these men’s lives with dignity and humanity, even in a harsh setting and in the shadow of di cult pasts, and discovered a functioning social world and individual wisdom from men he met in prison.

Williams is a ne 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.

e series, “Behind Bars,” is on permanent display at e Autry Museum.

Williams’ work will be displayed at the Malibu City Gallery from March 27 to May 5. e Gallery is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

CERT Training classes continue at City Hall

As part of its ongoing e orts toward community-wide preparedness, the City of Malibu o ers the highly popular Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. e free in-person classes will be held on ursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. April 13 through May 25 at Malibu City Hall. (Only the rst class may be missed, and can be made up). Learn how to get your family, business, school or organization better prepared for wild res and other disasters.

CERT o ers training in basic rst aid, search and rescue, use of re extinguisher, disaster psychology and more. Learn more and sign up on the webpage. For more information call Emergency Services Coordinator Sarah Flores at (310) 456-2489, ext. 237 or email Saores@MalibuCity.org.

Homeless Outreach Update

e city’s Homeless Outreach

Team, which consists of two outreach workers and a housing navigator from e People Concern, reported that in March 2023, it engaged with 74 people experiencing homelessness in Malibu. Eleven of them were placed into temporary or permanent housing. Among them was a veteran who has lived in Malibu for more than 30 years. e city’s Outreach Team, in coordination with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and Veterans A airs, were able to identify a housing opportunity for him and he moved into his new home at the end of March.

Wireless communications facilities application reviews deadline to

submit extended

e deadline to submit for the City’s Request for Proposals (RFP) for rms to assist the Planning Department with expert, technical, regulatory consultation and application review work on wireless communications facility applications has been extended to May 5, 2023. e previous agreements for these services had expired due to City Council Policy limiting such agreements to two years. On April 27, the City issued an addendum to respond to questions received since the issuance of the RFP, leading to the extension. Once the evaluation process has been completed, City sta will present an item to the City Council, likely at the end of June.

The Malibu Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project will involve the removal of the decommissioned Rindge Dam on Malibu Creek along with about 780,000 cubic yards of sediment accumulated behind the dam. Contributed Photo

Malibu Life

Emily Shane Foundation Wings Over Malibu Annual Spring Gala Fundraiser held at Dukes Malibu

By SAMANTHA BRAVO OF The Malibu Times

Every year, the Emily Shane Foundation hosts its Wings Over Malibu Annual Spring Gala Fundraiser to support the Successful Education Achievement (SEA) program. Some of the items that were auctioned off last week were trips to Disneyland, stays at luxury resorts, vacation trips, and wine packages.

“I’m always so grateful to every single person who comes, and who helps support this work because it’s really my passion and it really makes such a difference for the kids,” Emily Shane Foundation founder Ellen Shane said. “We were very fortunate to get those auction items because, ultimately, it’s what helps us get more money for the program, it all adds up.”

The foundation honors the life of Malibu local and Ellen Shane’s daughter, Emily Shane, who was killed walking along PCH in 2010 at age 13. The SEA program provides critical academic one-on-one tutoring and mentorship to struggling middle school students at risk of failure and solely serves those who cannot otherwise afford this necessary help outside the classroom. The program helps give these children hope, confidence, and a future.

“This work is my passion and purpose, and it is so incredibly rewarding to know you have touched one young life, now we are at 1,000 and growing for the past 11 years,” Shane said. “While our goal is ac -

ademic improvement, it’s not always immediately reflected in the grades, some kids really do improve significantly, but more important is the attitude and the feeling they had about themselves.”

Students in the SEA program had handwritten notes around the venue expressing their gratitude to the program and their mentors.

Before the auction began, Shane intro -

duced Durron Williams, a former student from the SEA Program. Williams shared his experience with the program and where he is today.

At 81, Malibu man is oldest to compete in this year’s Boston Marathon

Park completes 11 straight years of participation in the nation’s most prestigious race

By JUDY ABEL Special to The Malibu Times

AMalibu man set a record this year as the oldest participant in the 2023 Boston Marathon held April 17. Tyson Park, 81, also earned kudos by placing second in his age bracket of male runners 80-years plus.

The event, the world’s oldest annual marathon, is considered one of the most prestigious races in the world. The Boston Marathon attracts elite athletes from around the globe to run its challenging course covering 26.2 miles. This year solemnly marked the 10th anniversary of the domestic terrorist bombing that killed three and injured scores of others, many of whom lost limbs.

Park was there that fateful day running his first Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013, when two bombs exploded near the finish line. The 40-year Malibu resident would have been near the blasts had it not been for an injury suffered earlier in the day. Running barefoot, Park cut his unprotected foot on glass, but that mishap possibly saved his life as the injury delayed his cross to the finish line. Park was 70 at the time, which was a feat in itself because one must qualify to run the Boston Marathon at a fast-paced 4 hours and 20 minutes in that age group. He had only just taken up running two years earlier at age 68. That was when Park completely overhauled his lifestyle. After retiring from a long career

Founders of the Emily Shane Foundation Ellen (left) and Michel Shane are shown after the group’s fundraiser at Dukes Malibu.

Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT

Community members join state Assembly member Jacqui Irwin on Sunday hike on Zuma Beach trails

The Malibu Democratic Club is planning three more hikes over the summer

By Jane Albrecht Guest Contributor

This past Sunday, April 30,

Malibu’s state Assembly Member Jacqui Irwin joined members of the community on a springtime hike in Zuma Canyon. The group was treated to plentiful sightings of wildflowers, rabbits, lizards, birds, and even fossils while enjoying a unique

opportunity to engage with our new state Assembly member. The hike was hosted by the Malibu Democratic Club (MDC), and led by Gina Muscatel (membership co-chair) and Hap Henry (MDC board member).

During the hike, Irwin and community members discussed

Burt’s Eye View: A fan

PERSPECTIVE

By Burt Ross, Contributed Column

Iwas going to submit a di erent column this week, but I found this column which I had written a while back, and it was collecting dust somewhere in the depths of my computer. Several months ago, a woman sent me a fan letter via e Malibu Times Please understand “a fan letter” was her description, not mine. She thanked me for making her laugh, and I cannot begin to tell you how much that letter means to me.

ose of you who write either professionally or as a hobby know it can be a lonely business. Unlike standup comedy, a writer of humor really doesn’t have any idea whether the humor is getting through, so when somebody takes the trouble to give feedback, it means the world.

is new friend mentioned in her handwritten note that she is rapidly approaching 90. For reasons I don’t really understand, I seem to have achieved some popularity with women over 80. I am not quite sure how to monetize this phenomenon, but I am still grateful for it.

All of this is prelude to the point of this column. It was an unusually rainy day with parts of the PCH closed. Trees were falling down, and mudslides were

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“I wasn’t the best of students but I really felt like this program really opened my eyes and gave me the opportunities I needed to go further and work harder even to this day,” Williams said. “Because of this program, I put my foot forward, and it helped me experience a lot.”

Williams said the mentors made it easier to talk to them about school as well as personal issues.

“With the ‘Pass is Forward’ aspect, I definitely took that to heart and I was able to become a swim coach for a nonprofit myself,” Williams said.

The foundation’s motto, “Pass It Forward,” encourages students to perform good deeds for others. Students are asked to perform an act of kindness for another person, or living creature, to keep the momentum going. They are hoping to exceed their goal of 100 million good deeds.

Shane thanked her event sponsors, The Waldheim Family, C.A. Hartnell, Shen Schulz Realty, The Cooley Family, and SoCalGas.

“All of this work has been done in our beloved Emily’s memory, and as most of you know, she struggled in the mainstream classroom and our classrooms were created because there’s nothing available for students in her situation,” Shane said. “It was 13 years since she was murdered, her legacy lives on through our work in helping other children, something she would’ve wanted.”

abundant. I thought it would be a good idea to call this person to thank her for her note. I had never met her before, but was able to get her phone number online, and logic told me she would be home during this storm.

A woman answered the phone. I incorrectly assumed I was speaking with the author of the note, but it turned out to be her daughter. We talked for a few minutes, and she seemed to be a considerate person like her mother. I was waiting for her to put her mom on the phone when she said that her mother was not in. I started to have a sinking feeling that her mother might be ill and in the hospital. She is approaching 90, you know. When I asked whether her mom was OK, she made it clear her mom was ne but just out. I was incredulous. “It’s horrible out there. Where can your mother possibly be in this storm?” I wanted to know. “She’s shopping at CVS. She likes shopping at CVS,” came the answer. “I will tell her you called.” I happen to be a prober, so I did what I do naturally — I probed. I discovered that her mother drove alone down a steep canyon road during what I now refer to as the “Malibu Monsoon.” According to her daughter, there was nothing unusual about her mother being out doing errands regardless of the inclement weather. And so whenever I feel like I am getting long in the tooth, I think of my new friend, and I am renewed with hope.

several issues, including legislation Irwin sponsored to preserve lower property tax assessment status for Woolsey Fire home rebuilds, assistance for those impacted by fires and floods, and the importance of preserving open spaces. The scenic setting along Zuma Creek provided the

perfect backdrop for the conversation.

Afterwards, hikers and others gathered for lunch on the outdoor patio of the Malibu Brewing Company.

The hike, followed by lunch, proved quite popular. The Malibu Democratic Club is

as a Los Angeles County district attorney he was overweight and out of shape.

As he put it, “I had to retire. My overall health was so bad.” He found it hard to walk and drive at that time. Looking to improve his health, the now nearly 82-year-old took up running, barefoot. He described his running style as different from another well-known Malibu barefoot runner, the late Alberto Perusset, who took an endurance approach while Park aims for speed. However, after racing barefoot competitively for seven years Park now wears running shoes.

“It’s not a smart thing to do,” the runner said with a laugh about not wearing shoes when running. When asked if his time improved wearing footwear he emphatically answered, “Of course!”

After daily 10-mile training sessions near his home in the Santa Monica Mountains his feet took a beating on the asphalt roads. It got painful, not to mention blistering hot in summer. But he still said, “I love Malibu. It’s a great place to live.”

On his road to a healthier lifestyle, Park said he researched diets and fitness. Along with discovering running he took up intermittent fasting. Park eats only one meal a day and calls it “a benefit. It’s incredible. You sleep well. You feel good.” He runs on an empty stomach which he calls “key” and then savors his daily afternoon meal. And there are certain foods he’s eliminated.

“Sugar and junk food are the biggest enemy,”

planning three more hikes over the summer — one each in June, July, and August. Information on those hikes will be provided closer in time to each hike. For more information, go to MalibuDemocraticClub. org , or email Info @ MalibuDemocraticClub.org

said Park who also eschews alcohol. “It’s toxic, you know?”

“I’m not the only one though,” Park said of his intermittent fasting, citing Twitter founder Jack Dorsey who also follows this regimen. “It’s so beneficial for your body,” according to Park and recent studies supporting his claim. Park’s daily fast lasts 20 hours.

This year’s Boston Marathon included only four men and two women 80 and older. Park made the fast-qualifying time of 4:50 hours for Boston with a 2022 Los Angeles Marathon first-place finish in his age group at 4:44. He clocked in April 17 this year at 5:04. At Boston in 2021, Park placed first against 19 in his age bracket.

“You wouldn’t believe there are so many great older runners,” he said.

While the senior trains solo, he revels watching his fellow competitors cross the finish line. “The purpose of life is happiness,” he said. “I want to run with nice people. At the Boston finish line there are so many people, they worked so hard to get there. They’re so joyful, so happy. When you see happy people you just get more happy. It’s like a big festival. Life is a big experience. Our consciousness is an accumulation of our experience.”

And running can at times be painful, but the philosopher countered, “Without pain how can you know joy?”

In only 13 years of running Park has completed 39 marathons, 15 without shoes. Park is training now to qualify for next year’s Boston Marathon, which would be his 12th in a row.

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(From left) Robyn Ritter, Ellen Shane, Gina Longo, and Dorothy Lucey are shown after the fundraiser at Dukes Malibu.

Dorothy Lucey and Robyn Ritter Simon are shown at the Emily Shane Foundation fundraiser. (Right photo)CEO Auctioneers for Good owner Jim Nye has been the auctioneer for the Emily Shane Foundation Annual Fundraiser for nearly eight years.

Ellen Shane introduces Durron Williams, a former student from the SEA program. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT

State Assembly Member Jacqui Irwin (in front wearing beige sweater), who represents Malibu, joined members of the community on a hike in Zuma Canyon. (Right photo) Community members cross a small creek during the Sunday, April 30, hike with state Assembly Member Jacqui Irwin in Zuma Canyon. Contributed Photos

Malibu High School students make a splash with latest show: ‘The Spongebob Musical’

Staff, students, and former students say farewell to MHS Theater Director Jodi Plaia

By SAMANTHA BRAVO Of

Times

Bikini Bottom was brought to the Malibu High School stage for the latest musical performance, “ e Spongebob Musical.” e theatrical party was lled with heart, humor, and many bubbles.

e audience sang and clapped along while Spongebob, played by Ethan Marshall, along with his friends Patrick, Sandy Cheeks, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, and the whole Bikini Bottom gang, entertained the audience in this brilliant, bright, and hilarious musical.

Not only is this the last show of the year for seniors, but sta , students, and former students said farewell to MHS eater Director Jodi Plaia, who is retiring after 27 years of teaching, 21 of them at Malibu High. She has directed 62 consecutive productions in Malibu since 1996.

“ is is my fourth year with Mrs. Plaia, and every single show I’ve done with her has been incredible,” Marshall said. “She has such a good way of transmitting her knowledge to us; she learns about us individually and learns how to work with us so that we can understand it best, and every single show I’ve been with her has taught me so much about acting and drama as a whole.”

Marshall said this show was a bit challenging to do because of Spongebob’s enthusiastic character.

“Not a lot of people think that playing that character is hard to play, but it’s so athletic, and he’s so energetic all the time, that it was just exhausting to play,” Marshall said. “He cartwheels in the show, he ips and does all these turns, and Mrs. Plaia was there every step of the way to make sure I could be the best I could; this show has de nitely changed the way I act forever.”

Nick Ortiz said portraying Mr. Eugene Krabs was a lot of fun and that Mrs. Plaia has taught him so much in the short time he has known her.

“It was lovely, it was incredible, Mrs. Plaia has been incredible. She has taught me so much in a year and I really think, under her wing, I have evolved completely,” Ortiz said. “It’s just been great to be in this show, it’s been a lot of fun, my fellow castmates have been great. is will go down in history for me as one of my favorite things I’ve acted in so far.”

Keira Norrell has been the stage manager for four years at MHS and is graduating this year.

“With this being my last production and graduating with Mrs. Plaia is such a nice well-rounded experience,” Norrell said. “It’s sort of full circle, and getting to know everyone, every year is really

just like a family.

“It was pretty stressful at the beginning because it was such a big show and huge commitment, but at the end, getting everyone together, feeling like an actual cast, everyone all there, fully invested, it was just such a gratifying experience, and the results we’re obviously incredible.”

MMHS Arts Angels President Jolynn Regan said this particular show was sentimental.

“It was a really fun show, but I think we’re all a little bit sad, it’s kind of an end of an era but I think we went out with a bang, and she had an amazing celebration and the kids did an amazing job,” she said. “We had a packed house, so thank you to the community for coming and thank you to Jodi for all of your years of service. e show was o the charts amazing; these kids were next level.”

Plaia said in the beginning, it felt like any other regular show, but there was a point where it did feel like they were marking a moment.

“We did the work, and then we started to feel it, particularly today — we kept marking moments,” Plaia said. “ e kids put so much hard work into it, so it was really incredible to see all of the hard work come to fruition.”

Former students visited Plaia at her last show on Sunday, and Plaia said it was very special to her to see them there.

“It was a really unique experience, and I haven’t had an experience like this in many years,” she said.

“ ere was a lot of alumni that came. I had students from my very rst year that I was teaching. It just felt like a love fest, I felt very honored and very loved; it was very special.”

The Malibu Senior Center celebrates 20 years in operation with a Masquerade Ball

Mardi

Gras decorations and live jazz music lled the corridors of City Hall last Thursday

By EMMANUEL LUISSI Special to The Malibu Times

The Community Services Department hosts a luncheon for the Malibu Senior Center every single month throughout the year, but most recently, the center celebrated its 20-year anniversary. To celebrate, the department hosted a masquerade theme last week on ursday, April 27, with Mardi Gras glitz and glam and delicious food from Corner Bakery.

New Orleans style jazz band music lled the room, and Recreation Coordinator Amanda Rigali said they were excited to have the seniors back to enjoy the luncheon in-person.

“It was a lot of fun,” Rigali said. “We haven’t been able to have the anniversary party in about three years because of COVID, so we wanted to kick it o with something fun now that we’re back.”

Rigali said they had over 70 attendees and had ra e prizes for Dukes Malibu, Spruzzos, Paradise Cove, and more. In addition, Rigali said representatives from e Malibu Dial-A-Ride program were in attendance speaking to the seniors.

e Malibu Senior Center also provides subsidized rides to all seniors (60 years of age or older) living within the city limits with e Malibu Dial-A-Ride program. Residents of any age, and who are disabled from operating a motor vehicle as de ned by the California Vehicle Code, are also eligible for the program.

e next Malibu Senior Center Luncheon is on ursday, May 25, from 12 to 1:30 p.m., with a “Bloom into Spring at the Flower Frenzy,” theme. Lunch will be catered by Urbane Cafe, and entertainment will be provided by the Malibu Senior Center Choir class. A $5 pre-registration is required. To learn more about the senior center contact the department at malibuseniorcenter@malibucity.org, or call (310) 456-2489 Ext. 357.

The cast takes its curtain call after a Malibu High School performance of “The SpongeBob Musical.” SpongeBob along with his friends Patrick, Sandy Cheeks, Squidward, Mr. Krabs and the whole Bikini Bottom gang, entertained and delighted audiences in a brilliant, bright, and hilarious musical. Photo Courtesy of Je Baker

(Left photo) The cast of the Malibu High production “The SpongeBob Musical” presents gifts to Theater Director Jodi Plaia, who is retiring at the end of the school year. Photo Courtesy of Je Baker (Right photo) Malibu High School Theater Director Jodi Plaia is retiring after 27 years of teaching, 21 of them at Malibu High. She has directed 62 consecutive productions in Malibu since 1996.

Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT

(Left photo) The “SpongeBob” cast takes a photo outside the auditorium. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT (Right photo) Malibu High School Theater Director Jodi Plaia addresses the crowd after a performance of “The SpongeBob Musical” at MHS. Photo Courtesy of Je Baker

Lunch from Corner Bakery Cafe and entertainment from the Big Butter Jazz Band was provided during the Malibu Senior Center’s Mardi Gras-themed celebration. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT

(From left) City of Malibu sta members Sarah Ebert, Amanda Rigali, Alexandra Elizondo, and Elizabeth Guldimann are shown during the Malibu Senior Center’s 20th anniversary celebration.

Sharks surfer wins shortboard title in final senior-year competition

Vanessa Clarke masters a late wave to edge out Ventura rival at Zuma Beach

By SAMANTHA BRAVO

“We had many great results at the nal high school regular season contest at Zuma Beach on Saturday, April 22, and I congratulate all of our Sharks for their e orts and their results,” Malibu Sharks Surf Team communications volunteer Arpie Petkus said. “But I must highlight that we witnessed one of the most spectacular nishes of any Shark I’ve ever witnessed. And when I say ‘ nishes,’ I mean it literally.”

Vanessa Clarke had to beat Lilly Gilholm of Ventura to win the LA-SB-Division Womens Shortboard Title in her nal senior year com-

petition. Petkus said Vanessa was leading the ratings by only 64 points (4,260-4,196) going into this contest and she wasn’t even sure she would compete.

“She not only put other obligations aside to compete with the Sharks, she won the event and took the title, but that wasn’t easy,” Petkus said. “In the second round, Vanessa and Lilly were head to head with four other girls; only three would advance. If either girl got fourth or lower they were out — the other would take the title.”

Petkus said Vanessa did not surf her best heat, and she came in frustrated and feeling defeated. e results came in, Lilly got second, but Vanessa got third. e race continued into the nal.

“Lilly got lots of waves but nothing special. Vanessa was patient, she got a decent turn in the middle of the heat but then nothing. And nothing. And nothing. And then with one minute left, Vanessa takes o on a wave that looked like every other wave, but a little rip current

held it up, formed a section; Vanessa saw it and attacked it,” Petkus said. “Carved a turn like no other in the entire heat, and came down into the breaking whitewater, which was basically on dry sand, and she held on to ride out and complete the maneuver.”

Petkus said Vanessa’s dad Steve, yelled, “ at’s my daughter!” and ran around pumping his sts. “It took a while for the results to come in and to be announced, but we all knew, every Shark knew, Vanessa won her senior year, last high school contest to take the division title,” Petkus said.

April 22 Zuma Contest nalists

Womens shortboard

Vanessa Clarke, rst place

Mens longboard

Leon Reed, third place; Brody Graham, sixth place

Womens longboard

Whitney Shanahan, third place

Body board

Sean Krasner, fth place

Malibu High Baseball team nishes strong with Senior Day honors and 3-2 win over Nordhoff

The Malibu High baseball team nished their regular season on a high note by defeating Nordo 3-2 on April 27. e victory gave the Sharks a 10-6 record in the Citrus Coast League, which placed them second in the league standings, behind only Santa Paula. e game against Nordo was closely contested, with both teams battling hard for the win. However, the Sharks were able to come out on top, thanks to some clutch hitting and solid defense.

On the day of the game, Malibu High also celebrated its Senior Day by honoring ve seniors on the team. ese seniors Kade Kelly, Asher Katz, Garrett Button, Trevor Nickerson, and Patrick Mickens have undoubtedly played a key role in the team’s success this season. eir contributions were recognized by the team and their fans.

e Malibu High School baseball team has had a successful season overall, and their second-place nish in the league standings is a testament to their hard work and dedication. ey have demonstrated their ability to compete with some of the top teams in the league, and they will undoubtedly be a force to be reckoned with in the postseason.

(From left) Malibu Sharks Surf Team members Whitney Shanahan, Keira Petkus, and Camille Garvin are all smiles after the surf competition April 22 at Zuma Beach

(First Photo) Malibu baseball player Asher Katz is shown with his family and Sharks head coach Billy Ashley (second from right) during Senior Day. (Second photo, from left) Kade Kelly, Asher Katz, Garrett Button, Trevor Nickerson, and Patrick Mickens of the Malibu High baseball team were honored on Senior Night. Contributed Photos

(From left)Sharks catcher Garrett Button is shown with Sharks head coach Billy Ashley and Button’s family. Sharks baseball player Patrick Mickens (far right) and his family with Sharks head coach Billy Ashley (second from left) during Senior Day. Sharks baseball player Kade Kelly is shown with his family and Sharks head coach Billy Ashley (second from left) during Senior Day. Sharks baseball player Trevor Nickerson (far right) is shown with his family and Malibu head coach Billy Ashley (far left) during Senior Day.

(From left) Malibu Sharks Surf Team members Sean Krasner, Leon Reed, Whitney Shanahan, Vanessa Clarke, Carmen Brunel, Brody Graham, and Head Coach John Cross pose together after the contest April 22 at Zuma Beach. Photos Courtesy of Arpie Petkus, Malibu Sharks Surf Communications Team

Malibu Sharks Surf Team member Vanessa Clarke shows o her medal after winning LA-SB-Division Womens Shortboard Title in her final senior year competition.

2023073476 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS

AS:

1. BODHI AND KAI

29659 MULHOLLAND HWY, AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):

Registered Owner(s):

1. BODHI SCHULZ

29659 MULHOLLAND HWY, AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301

2. KAI THOMAS SCHULZ

29659 MULHOLLAND HWY, AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization

This business is conducted by A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/2023.

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

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 4/3/2023.

NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT

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

Publish in The Malibu Times: 04/13, 04/20, 04/27, 05/04/2023

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS

AS:

1. AERIAL SHOT PRODUCTIONS

4577 LUBBOCK DR, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):

Registered Owner(s):

1. WILLIAM STEPHEN HOWELL II

4577 LUBBOCK DR, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063

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: 04/2023.

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

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 4/12/2023.

NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish in The Malibu Times: 04/20, 04/27, 05/04, 05/11/2023

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NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GEORGIA ANN KING aka GEORGIA A. KING CASE NO. 23STPB00662

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: GEORGIA ANN KING aka GEORGIA A. KING

AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Susan S. Delaplane in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

THE AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Susan S. Delaplane be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE AMENDED 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 AMENDED PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with full authority . (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 05/12/2023 at 8:30 A.M. in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

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 (DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Shelley Roos, SBN 74965 Roos & Roos, LLP

5850 Canoga Avenue, Suite 400 Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Telephone: (818) 379-1750 4/20, 4/27, 5/4/23

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 23AHCP00175

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Petition of: MI SUI

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner MI SUI a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name: MI SUI Proposed Name: MI SUI CHAO

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: JUNE 14, 2023 Time: 8:30AM, Dept.: P

The address of the court is:

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

150 W. COMMONWEALTH AVE., ALHAMBRA, CA 91801

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: 04/12/2023

ROBIN MILLER SLOAN, JUDGE, Judge of the Superior Court DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court

PUB: 04/20, 04/27, 05/04, 05/11/2023 The Malibu Times

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Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 9:00

a.m.

Hearing Location: 320 West Temple St., Room 150, Los Angeles, CA 90012, and Online. Visit http://planning.lacounty.gov/ho and select hearing date for more information.

Project & Permit(s): Project PRJ2020-002005-(3): Minor Coastal Development Permit No. RPPL2020006315

Project Location: 25755 Piuma Road, within the Santa Monica Mountains Coastal Zone CEQA Categorical Exemption: Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land)

Project Applicant: This case was filed by Don Reith on August 27, 2020.

Project Description: Construction of a new 2,740-square-foot single-family residence on a 0.7acre parcel.

For more information regarding this application, contact Tyler Montgomery, Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning (DRP), 320 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. Telephone: (213) 974-0051, E-mail: tmontgomery@planning.lacounty.gov. Case materials are available online at http://planning.lacounty.gov/ case. All correspondence received by DRP shall be considered a public record. 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’ notice. Si necesita más información por favor llame al (213) 974-6411. 5/4, 5/11/23

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF FREDRIC JESSE HODGSON aka RICK HODGSON Case No. 23STPB04157

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of FREDRIC JESSE HODGSON aka RICK HODGSON

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Nancy Nachman Hunt in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Nancy Nachman Hunt 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 25, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 4 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.

which members of the public may observe the meeting and offer public comment will be provided. Please view the meeting, which will be live streamed at https:// malibucity.org/video and https://malibucity.org/VirtualMeeting.

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

How to Participate During the Meeting: Members of the public wishing to speak or defer time to another speaker during the meeting must participate through the Zoom application and must be present in the Zoom conference to be recognized. The City requests that you sign up to speak before the item you would like to speak on has been called by the Chair. For those wishing to defer time, you are not required to sign up to speak. At the start of public comment for the item, the Chair shall ask members of the public wishing to defer time to raise their hands in the Zoom meeting using the reactions button. Each person will be called to verify their presence in the Zoom meeting and their intent to donate time.

Please visit https://malibucity.org/VirtualMeeting and follow the directions for signing up to speak and downloading the Zoom application.

COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 20-055, MINOR MODIFICATION NO. 21-010, AND DEMOLITION PERMIT NO. 20-025 - Application to allow the demolition of an existing 2,176 square foot, two-story single-family residence, the remodel of an existing tea house, grading, landscaping, hardscape, and the replacement of the onsite wastewater treatment system; including a minor modification for up to a 50 percent reduction of the front yard setback and a demolition permit for the full demolition of the existing-single family residence and less than 50 percent demolition of the tea house, located on a beachfront lot

Location: 23746 Malibu Road

APN: 4458-006-032

Zoning: Single-family Medium (SFM)

Applicant: Schmitz and Associates, Inc.

Owner: Capricorn West Coast, LLC

Appealable to: City Council and California Coastal Commission

Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301(a), 15301(e), and 15305(a)

Application Filed: October 20, 2020

Case Planner: John Kanlund, Contract Planner (949) 489-1442, extension 132 kanlund@civicsolutions.com

For the project identified above with a categorical exemption for environmental review, pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Director has analyzed this proposed project and found that it is listed among the classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant adverse effect on the environment. Therefore, the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA. The Planning Director has further determined that none of the six exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption apply to this project (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2).

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

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

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Notice is given that the Bids for each of the two areas of Belvedere and Mesa Heights Garbage Disposal Districts (BRC0000369) will be received per the instructions listed on the IFB until 5:30pm, Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Each area will be evaluated and awarded separately. There will be no bidders’ conference held for this solicitation. An IFB may be obtained by accessing the link at http://pw.lacounty.gov/brcd/servicecontracts or will be mailed to you upon request by calling (626) 458-7167 or TDD at (626) 282-7829.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Los Angeles County Hearing Officer will conduct a public hearing to consider the project described below. A presentation and overview of the project will be given, and any interested person or authorized agent may appear and comment on the project at the hearing. The Hearing Officer will then consider a vote to approve or deny the project or continue the hearing if they deem 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.

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU PLANNING COMMISSION

The Malibu Planning Commission will hold public hearing on MONDAY, May 15, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. on the project identified below. This meeting will be held via teleconference only in order to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 and pursuant to AB 361. All votes taken during this teleconference meeting will be by roll call vote, and the vote will be publicly reported. How to View the Meeting: No physical location from

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

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

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

Richard Mollica, Planning Director

Publish Date: May 4, 2023

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Pepperdine tennis teams win West Coast Conference Tournament crowns

Men’s and women’s squads both entered the tournament as No. 1 seeds

By MCKENZIE JACKSON Special to The Malibu Times

The Pepperdine tennis teams both nished as West Coast Conference champions on April 29 at the Aztec Tennis Complex in San Diego.

e Waves women’s tennis team won the tournament for the seventh consecutive season and the men’s tennis squad captured its rst tournament title since 2013.

e women’s squad, ranked seventh nationally, swept 51st-ranked Loyola Marymount 4-0 to claim the tournament championship for the 31st time. Additionally, it’s the seventh conference tournament crown for Pepperdine head coach Per Nilsson, who is undefeated in the WCC postseason.

e men’s tennis squad, ranked 37th, clinched the title by downing 30th-ranked San Diego 4-0. It is the team’s 44th tournament championship and rst under head coach Adam Schaechterle. e Waves snapped San Diego’s run of seven straight tournament championships.

e women’s team took the lead over Loyola Marymount in doubles play. Graduate student Bunyawui amchaiwat and senior Lisa Zaar downed Wiktoria Rutowska and Isabella Tcherkes-Zade 6-2 and graduate student Anna Campana and junior Nikki Redelijk defeated Anna Paradisi and So a Munera 6-1.

Redelijk got the Waves’ rst win in singles play. She defeated Tcherkes-Zade 6-0, 6-1. Junior Janice Tjen beat Eva Voracek 6-4, 6-1. Sophomore Savannah Broadus, who is undefeated, solidi ed the victory with a 6-0, 6-2 win over Stefania Rogozinska-Dzik.

Broadus, Redelijk and Tjen were named to the all-tournament team in singles. Broadus and Tjen, Zaar and amchaiwat, and Redelijk and Campana were named to the all-tournament squad in doubles.

Freshman Maxi Homberg and graduate student Eero Vasa defeated Oliver Tarvet and Stian Klaassen 6-4 to give the Pepperdine men’s team a win over San Diego in doubles play. Redshirt sophomore Linus Carlsson Halldin and junior Pietro Fellin seized a 5-4 win over Marvin Schaber and Lambert Ruland for Pepperdine, also in doubles.

Senior Daniel De Jonge defeated Iiro

Vasa 6-4, 6-1 to get Pepperdine o to a winning start in singles play. Redshirt sophomore Robert Shelton then beat Neo Niedner 6-3, 6-2 and Homberg downed Schaber 6-2, 6-4 to seal the victory for the Waves.

Homberg and Vasa and Fellin and Halldin were named to the all-tour -

nament team in doubles. De Jonge, Homberg, and Shelton were named to the all-tournament team in singles. Both Waves teams entered the tournament as number one seeds thanks to winning WCC regular season crowns.

The women’s team has won 42 regular-season and tournament champion -

ships in program history.

The Waves women defeated BYU 4-0 in the tournament semifinals. The men’s team downed Santa Clara 4-0 in the semifinals.

The Pepperdine men’s team has a 18-8 record and the women’s team is 18-3.

Both teams will take the court in their

respective NCAA Championships beginning on Friday.

Last May, the men’s squad was defeated in the second round. The women’s team advanced to the NCAA quarterfinals. Two seasons ago, the Pepperdine women made it all the way to the national championship match.

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The Waves women’s tennis team has now won nine consectuve WCC tournament titles. Photos by Kyle Cajero

The Pepperdine men’s tennis team defeated San Diego to win the WCC tournament title.