Sheriff’s Captain Jennifer Seetoo promoted to Commander
By HAYLEY MATTSON
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Capt. Jennifer Seetoo has been promoted to Commander, effective May 11 — Mother’s Day — following nearly three impactful years leading the Malibu/Lost Hills Station. Her promotion represents both a personal milestone and a new chapter for a leader who has formed a strong bond with the Malibu community. In her new role, Seetoo will oversee multiple stations, including Malibu/Lost Hills, as part of the department’s North Patrol Division. While the full extent of her responsibilities will un-
Surf therapy brings joy, and strength to Malibu
The smiles on faces said it all Saturday at Surfrider Beach. The iconic location that’s hosted the best surfers in the world embraced children and others with unique needs to share in the gift of the ocean’s transformative powers. About 70 families were hosted by nonprofit surf therapy volunteers of A Walk on Water for an empowering day in the ocean.
Participants, many nervous before donning wetsuits, were chaperoned by the most experienced watermen and waterwomen on surfboards to share an ocean experience many would otherwise never have the chance to try and unlock their inner athlete, while overcoming fear and gaining emotional strength and confidence.
Surf instructor Dallin Occleshaw drove in from Redlands to volunteer. The 22-year-old Laguna
Beach lifeguard, in his third year as an AWOW instructor, said he was thankful to be a part of the day.
“It’s such a blessing to give back to these kids. To see the joy on their faces, they’re laughing, and they’re happy,” he explained. “Sometimes non-verbal kids struggle with sep-
aration from their parents. Parents are like, ‘they’ll probably cry and scream the whole time,’ and they get out in the water and they’re laughing. I’ve had kids clapping and their parents say their kids never clap!
“It’s so cool to see these kids
experiencing the ocean in such a beautiful, unique way and they wouldn’t be able to otherwise because of their needs. It’s so powerful. It’s moving to be a part of this and to help these kids experience joy.”
Ryder Lippman agrees. The 16-year-old has been volunteering as long as he can remember. His father is an AWOW cofounder. He has seen the profound effect surf therapy brings; in fact, he said he has personally witnessed a previously non-verbal participant who now speaks.
“Sometimes the kids scream and shout right before the water just because of nerves,” he said. “They’re really scared. We don’t force them, but after we go out then all of a sudden, they touch the water and feel the ocean and after the first wave they’re so calm. It’s insane how much it changes the kids.”
A Superior Court judge has determined there is enough evidence to proceed with a trial in the case of Fraser Michael Bohm, the young man behind the wheel in the October 2023 crash that resulted in the deaths of four Pepperdine sorority sisters. Judge Diego Edber made the ruling after two days of emotional testimony during a pretrial hearing in Van Nuys. Last week, Edber heard from witnesses, including prosecution witness Miguel Cruchinho, who recounted rushing to the scene on Pacific Coast Highway moments after the fatal crash. Although Cruchinho did not witness the crash, he testified that as he came upon the scene he saw a door open on Bohm’s BMW and shouted at him, “What are you doing?” The witness added that he stayed on scene in a preemptive attempt to keep Bohm from leaving, although there was no evidence the accused was trying to flee. Cruchinho testified that Bohm
At an intimate listening session at the Malibu Library last week, residents affected by the Palisades Fire told of their experiences receiving notifications and evacuating from the onslaught of devastation that has changed Malibu profoundly. The small discussion and surveys taken by the McChrystal Group, founded by former Joint Special Operations Command General Stanley McChrystal, were commissioned by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for a Palisades Fire after-action report. The report, scheduled to be completed this summer, is intended as an independent review to effect change for future disasters.
“We want to get your input, we want to understand your story, we want to understand what you
Echoing imploring pleas from Malibu business owners who made public comments at recent Malibu City Council meetings, the Malibu Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce issued a “Declaration of Economic State of Emergency in Malibu & Pacific Palisades: A Direct Result of the Devastating Impact of the Palisades Fire.” In a press release issued on April 25 and signed by Chamber Chairperson Ramis Sadrieh on behalf of local business owners and employers, the press release stated the emergency declaration was, “on behalf of the business communities of Malibu and the Pacific Palisades.”
Addressing the urgency of the local business sector’s challenges, the Chamber stated, “Business owners and employers face another month of operating at approximately 30 percent of their
normal income and landlords are growing increasingly impatient regarding collecting overdue rent. This is not just a pause in revenue, it is an existential threat. The aftermath of the destruction caused by the fire has resulted in crippling economic suffocation. The loss of foot traffic, suspension of commuter flow, road closures, evacuations, and lingering public safety concerns have created a vacuum where Malibu commerce once thrived.”
The City of Malibu responds
On May 1, the City of Malibu announced that it is helping local businesses with its new Small Business Micro Stabilization Grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000, assistance that will be awarded to independent businesses impacted by the recent fires, storms, and closures of Pacific Coast Highway. The City Council approved a general fund appropriation of an initial $300,000, noting that “the program is designed to deliver immediate and flexible financial support to independent businesses within Malibu city limits.”
Applications will be accepted through May 31 and will be reviewed by the city’s Administrative
and Finance Subcommittee. The City Council will award grants in June 2025. The city’s press release stated that “eligible expenses will include rent, payroll, inventory replacement, equipment, repairs, utilities, marketing and other recovery-related expenses.”
Commenting on the grant authorization, newly sworn-in Malibu Mayor Marianne Riggins stated, “Every healthy community relies on thriving local businesses — they drive our economy, create local jobs, and strengthen our community bonds. We recognize how the recent emergencies have impacted our businesses, and this grant program will help them bounce back even stronger.”
Qualifications for Grants
To qualify for grants, businesses must be located within Malibu city limits, must have a valid business license issued by Dec. 1, 2024, or a statement of license exemption. Further, they must demonstrate financial hardship linked to recent disasters, must provide a public benefit to the Malibu community, and finally, must be in good standing
MALIBU’S AWARD WINNING NEWSPAPER SINCE 1946
By BARBARA BURKE Special to The Malibu Times
PUBLISHER, EDITOR IN CHIEF
By JUDY ABEL
By JUDY ABEL
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participants of A Walk on Water celebrate another great surf event. Photos by Benjamin Chateauvert
Summer Wheaton now blames rideshare driver for fatal crash
In a stunning turn, Summer Wheaton, the woman accused in the fatal July 4 crash on Pacific Coast Highway, is now suing the victim’s wife. According to the Daily Mail, Wheaton, who calls herself a “wellness advocate,” is claiming the accident was the fault of Martin Okeke, the ride-share driver who police say was hit head-on while he drove a young passenger home on PCH.
In a seven-page Superior Court filing, Wheaton asks the court to deny Okeke’s family damages and to award her“judgment and attorney’s fees.” Police investigators state it was Wheaton who drove recklessly, under the influence,and veered into oncoming traffic, causing the fatal crash after returning from a party at Nobu restaurant. Wheaton has pleaded not guilty and is free on bail. She was ordered in March to wear an alcohol-detecting ankle bracelet.
David Duchovny lists Malibu home
Longtime Malibu resident David Duchovny has listed his Point Dume home for sale. The asking price is $12.5 million. The one-acre estate includes an unusual feature, a train caboose car. The actor/writer personally renovated an old caboose that he turned into a guest house complete with a kitchen, living room, sleeping area, and bathroom.
The 64-year-old, originally from New York, bought the property that included the caboose in 2016 for $4.75 million. He razed the original home on the site and poured $7 million into a new 3,580 square-foot home and another $1 million on the caboose. Duchovny wrote the novel “Truly Like Lightning” in that unusual office and often records his podcast there. He has called the creative space “an amazing little spot to be in.”
The main house on the property has a modern, open floor plan, lap pool, and separate gym. The property includes deeded entry access to the beach. Duchovny has had ties to Malibu since the 1990s when he starred in the television show “The X-Files.” He raised two children in Malibu with his ex-wife, actress Téa Leoni. Chris Cortazzo of Compass has the listing.
Richard Rojas appointed interim deputy city manager
The City of Malibu announced the appointment of Richard Rojas as interim deputy city manager, bringing with him over 18 years of public administration experience and a deep commitment to community service and innovation in local government.
Rojas has served in key leadership roles across Southern California, including assistant city manager for the City of Rosemead and deputy city manager for the City of Norwalk. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated expertise in organizational strategy, policy development, economic growth initiatives, and civic engagement — skills that will support the city during this transitional period.
Rojas earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Master’s degree in city and regional planning from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He has furthered his leadership education through prestigious programs at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and Stanford University. He also holds certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).
Rojas will begin his role immediately, working closely with department heads and city leadership to advance strategic initiatives and ensure continuity of services.
City of Malibu launches Small Business Micro Stabilization Grant Program to aid recovery
The Malibu City Council has approved the creation of the Small Business Micro Stabilization Grant Program, offering vital financial relief to independently owned businesses affected by recent fires, winter storms, and extended closures along Pacific Coast Highway (PCH).
Approved at the council’s April 28 meeting, the program will distribute $300,000 from the city’s General Fund, with individual grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000. Funds are intended to provide immediate and flexible support for eligible businesses located within the Malibu city limits.
Applications will be accepted through May 31, with awards expected to be announced in June following review by the city’s Administration and Finance Subcommittee.
To qualify, businesses must:
• Hold a valid City of Malibu business license issued by Dec. 1, 2024, or provide a statement of exemption
Be located within Malibu city limits
• Demonstrate financial hardship as a result of recent disasters
• Provide a public benefit to the community
Be in good standing with the City Eligible grant expenses include rent, payroll, inventory replacement, equipment repairs, utilities, marketing, and other recovery-related costs. Business owners can find the application and full program details at MalibuRebuilds.org/BusinessGrants. Paper applications are also available at Malibu City Hall (23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu).
NEWS BRIEFS
Palisades Fire Debris by the numbers
This week’s weekly numbers collected by Benjamin Marcus amount to:
2:30: Time it took A City Council Member Who Wishes to Remain Anonymous to drive from Malibu to a meeting in Santa Monica on Tuesday, the 6th of May. At 10:17, ACCMWWTRA emailed: “I think it’s because of the speed bumps they put in is what I’m hearing from residents — but it’s a nightmare. The traffic has been backed up all the way past Pepperdine going east. I’m not sure what the speed bumps are for when there’s stopping — I’m not sure if that’s why. I had a meeting in Santa Monica, which I’m still on my way to and I left my house at 8 AM.”
8: Properties in Malibu that have shrugged off all the deadlines and neither opted in nor opted out for debris clearance. All on the beach. Shame!
44: Properties cleared and 1,091 loads of debris removed from the Palisades on May 5.
45: The five-day average on properties cleared per day by the USACE.
102: Army Corps crews currently working. Col. Palazzini had this to say: “The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stands with this community. We are over halfway finished with our debris mission goal. Stay strong, there is light at the end of the tunnel.”
221: According to the City of Malibu, Malibu Rebuilds Weekly Recovery and Rebuilds Newsletter:
Architectural Plan Review – 23 pending / 8 approved = 31 total (like-for-like: 15; Like-for-like +10%: 16)
Building Plan Check Submittal – 0 received/ 0 approved
Certificate of Occupancy – 0
1,786: Of the 13,579 eligible parcels affected by the Palisades Fire, 3,987 property owners submitted Rights of Entry to Los Angeles County for the Army Corps to clear Phase Two debris. Of those, 1,786 parcels have been signed off as cleared, which is 12% of the total.
2,589: Properties cleared by the USACE.
751,087: Tons of debris (1,502,174,000 pounds) removed by the USACE, the same weight as 7.5 aircraft carriers.
800,000+ pounds: The weight of that ginormous crane you have craned your neck to see while driving past on PCH.
Thus spake Ronald Hill of Hill Crane from the City of Long Beach: “You’re correct that is our crane on PCH. Currently we’re installing steel netting to help ensure that any debris does not fall from the side of the mountain. That’s about all I can say for the work we’re involved in out there. As for the crane, that I know a lot about LOL. It came from our Long Beach yard: 17 truck loads to move it.”
Crane details are,
• Make & Model–Liebherr
LR1300.1 SX 330-Ton Crawler Crane
Estimated cost new $4 million Weight as assembled is probably 800,000 lbs
• Currently we have around 500 feet of boom in the crane
• The hourly rate depending on scope and work being done is $700 per hour.
• We’re setting these nets at around 340 feet
$300,000: The Malibu City Council approved the creation of the Small Business Micro Grant Stabilization Program to assist local businesses impacted by the recent fires, winter storms, and prolonged Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) closures. The program includes initial funding of $300,000 with grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000. Applications will be accepted through May 31, and awards will be made in June 2025. MalibuRebuilds org/BusinessGrants
$2 million: May 1 sale price for a 1.25-acre lot on Rambla Pacifico. According to redfin.com: “Debris has been cleared. Main house burned down. Guest house, pool, and putting green seem to be OK. Panoramic ocean views overlooking the Malibu Pier and Surfrider Beach. Access through private, gated Rambla Pacifico road, only two minutes from PCH. Includes coveted membership to La Costa Beach and Tennis Club. Fast track permitting 10% larger than what was there. Enjoy the guest house, pool & spa, putting green and La Costa Beach and Tennis Club while you rebuild this dream home Nearby homes managed to survive the fire.”
So that is the fifth sale of a “burn out property”: One on Carbon for $5 million. One on La Costa for $5 million. Another on La Costa for $9 million and the property west of Crawdad’s red house for $475,000 — marked way down from $800,000 because of the increase in the setback from 7.5 feet to 15 feet.
And just under the deadline, this from Doug Carroll:
Land side: There are 9 active listings ranging in price from $750,000 to $2.995 million
There are 2 recorded sales ranging in price from $475,000 and $2 million
Ocean side: There are 7 listings ranging in price from $2 million to $3.495 million
There are 3 recorded sales ranging in price from $5 million to $9 million
I expect additional listings both on the land side and on the ocean side to slowly but steadily start increasing.”
$3 5 million (and counting): Duke’s estimated business loss after being closed since Jan. 7. Other numbers from Jimmy Chavez:
120: Number of days closed from Jan. 7 to May 7
(Also closed 5 days in December for the Franklin Fire)
130: Number of employees laid off. (roughly 130)
Unknown: Cost of damage from flooding. (Still compiling and accruing costs)
Unknown: # of trucks in the Duke’s parking lot during the Palisades fire. (Good question! Seems as though we’ve been a hub for many utilities although it might be the port-o-potties …)
Unknown: # of meals provided to first responders. (Sadly, none as we haven’t had a kitchen to operate from. Planning a big event for the community as soon as we can reopen)
Any normal or bizarre numbers having to do with Dukes appreciated. “Only thing that comes to mind is that we flooded back in 2011,” Jimmy Chavez said. “So I don’t think there’s another restaurant that’s survived two of these, but we’re in our 29th year in Malibu so still charging ahead!”
$1,619,012,882: This got buried last week but is worth reporting and repeating. The total assessed value as of 2022 for all the properties from the Octopus House on west Carbon Beach all the way to Topanga.
Topanga Canyon Boulevard closure continues
Topanga Canyon Boulevard (State Route 27) remains closed to the general public between State Route 1 (PCH) and Grand View Drive as Caltrans and partner agencies continue extensive cleanup and emergency repairs following multiple mudslides and storm damage earlier this year.
Three dedicated construction crews have been working around the clock to stabilize the area and restore safe travel through the scenic corridor. While the full closure remains in effect, limited access has been granted to escorted school buses during designated times and to law enforcement for public safety purposes. Caltrans continues to urge the public to respect closure points and avoid the area for their own safety.
Emergency repair efforts include rebuilding damaged retaining walls at three locations (postmiles 2.363, 2.52, and 2.712), repairing shoulders, and reconstructing sections of the roadway that were washed away. To mitigate future damage from mud and debris flows—ex-
acerbated by burn scars from past wildfires—crews are also installing larger culverts, new debris flow barriers, and clearing nine slide zones along the route.
Throughout April, efforts were concentrated near postmile 2.52, where crews installed a new drainage system and culverts and began temporary paving to prepare for future one-lane traffic through the area. Once K-rail is placed and traffic signals are installed for one-way traffic control, Caltrans anticipates a partial reopening.
Debris removal from February’s landslides is nearing completion. Over 33,000 cubic yards of mud and debris have been cleared— enough to fill roughly 10 Olympic-sized swimming pools. All soil has tested clean and is being repurposed for agricultural use in Somis and for restoration of damaged state park lands.
Utility work is also progressing. Southern California Edison is undergrounding utility lines, while Los Angeles County Public Works is rerouting a water main that was exposed during the storm.
Boring tests are underway to determine the depth needed for retaining wall piles. Once these are completed and safety systems are in place, Caltrans aims to reopen the emergency repair section with one-way traffic control within the next two months.
Motorists and residents are encouraged to monitor updates from Caltrans and continue to avoid the closed area as work continues toward a safer, more resilient Topanga Canyon Boulevard.
Caltrans Hosts Virtual Workshop on PCH
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is inviting the public to a virtual informational workshop on Monday, May 12, from 1 to
Submission deadline is Monday at noon. Please email submissions to: The Malibu Times
c/o Calendar Editor, to editorial@malibutimes.com
Only events with a connection to Malibu will be considered. Calendar events are scheduled in advance and subject to change.
thu may 8
VIRTUAL TOWN HALL: POST-FIRE ASSESSMENT PLAN
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
invites the community to a Virtual Town Hall focused on post-fire recovery efforts. Tune in for important updates on air quality, lead testing results, and other key health assessments following recent fires at 6 p.m.
Livestreamed On:
http://facebook.com/ lapublichealth
https://x.com/lapublichealth
youtube.com/lapublichealth
fri may 9
MALIBU BUSINESS ROUND TABLE
The Malibu Business Roundtable is holding a second meeting on transportaion this Friday, May 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. This monthly gathering brings together Malibu’s business leaders, community members, city representatives, To be added to the email notifications or to receive the Zoom link, email
way at Malibu Music, and the community is invited to celebrate the launch of Second Saturdays—a brand-new monthly concert series spotlighting world-class musicians, rising local talent, and the vibrant spirit of Malibu. Kicking off on Saturday, May 10, this intimate, high-energy event promises unforgettable performances, exclusive in-store discounts, special giveaways, and perks for music lovers of all ages. Whether you’re a longtime supporter of the local music scene or just looking for a fun night out, Second Saturdays is the perfect way to connect, discover, and groove. Visit malibumusic.com.
sat may 17
PRESLEY TENNANT FEATURING MAURICE MCCRAY AND WILL WORDEN
Get ready for a night of unforgettable live music as DRTC presents Presley Tennant featuring Maurice Mccray and Will Worden on Saturday, May 17, at 8:00 p.m. at the iconic Aviator Nation Dreamland in Malibu. Presley Tennant, known for her powerhouse vocals and soulful stage presence, takes center stage for an electrifying performance under the lights of Dreamland. Joining her are rising artists Maurice Mccray and Will Worden, each bringing their own unique style and energy to kick off the night. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show starting promptly at 8 p.m. This is a 21+ event, and all sales are final. Visit aviatornationdreamland.com
may 18
OPENING RECEPTION “SUE
WONG: GLAMOUR & GRACE”
The City of Malibu Arts
CALENDAR
Commission is proud to host “Sue Wong: Glamour & Grace,” a celebration of the renowned high-fashion evening gown designer on view at the Malibu City Gallery from May 19 through June 27.
All of Malibu is invited to join the free opening reception Sunday, May 18, 12:00 p.m. at the Malibu City Gallery (23825 Stuart Ranch Road). The festivities include complimentary refreshments, followed by a Q&A with Sue Wong. No RSVPs or tickets are required.
The Malibu City Gallery is located on the first floor of City Hall and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free; tickets and RSVPs are not required. For more information, including photos of Wong’s works, visit MalibuArtsCommission. org/SueWong.
thu may 29
WINGS OVER MALIBU
The Emily Shane Foundation is proud to announce our annual spring gala fundraiser, Wings Over Malibu 2025, which will take place on Thursday, May 29, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Café Habana Malibu, located at the Malibu Lumber Yard. This special evening will honor Malibu City Council Member Haylynn Conrad for her dedicated support of our educational programs serving underserved students, as well as her commitment to our new division focused on PCH safety, driving education, and public awareness.
All proceeds from the event will support our SEA
provides essential academic mentorship and resources to students in need. Wings Over Malibu promises to be a warm, uplifting, and entertaining evening that brings our community together for a meaningful cause.
Guests will enjoy live music from harpist Minta Spencer, a special performance by Dance Star Malibu students, hand-selected wines, a variety of delicious appetizers and sweets, moving testimonials from SEA Program participants, and much more.
To purchase tickets or explore sponsorship opportunities, please visit emilyshane.org. For auction donations or additional information, contact us at info@ emilyshane.org.
ONGOING
MALIBU FARMERS MARKET
The Malibu Farmers Market takes place every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering a wide range of fresh, local produce and artisanal goods. Currently located at Legacy Park, the market provides a great opportunity to support local farmers and vendors while enjoying the scenic beauty of Malibu. For updates and more information on the market, visit malibufarmersmarket.
net. Make sure to stop by for a vibrant shopping experience this Sunday!
TOPANGA FARMERS MARKET
The Topanga Farmers Market is a Certified Farmers Market open every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Topanga Community Center. The market features
an exceptional collection of 45 vendors, offering a wide variety of fresh, local produce, artisanal goods, and unique products. It’s the perfect destination to support local farmers and artisans while enjoying the scenic beauty of Topanga Canyon. Whether you’re looking for fresh produce or handmade crafts, the Topanga Farmers Market has something for everyone!
MONDAY COMPOSERS
BREAKFAST
The Monday Composers Breakfast takes place weekly at Dreamland Malibu, located at 22969 Pacific Coast Highway, in Malibu, every Monday from 9 to 11 a.m., with a simultaneous Zoom option for those unable to attend in person. Guests are encouraged to check in or join the mailing list for the latest updates on upcoming meetings, CBC events, member performances, and more.
ADULT PICKLEBALL
The City of Malibu will offer free Adult Drop-In Pickleball and an Adult Pickleball class at the Malibu High School Tennis Courts (30215 Morning View Drive) starting in spring 2025. Open Court Pickleball is available for registered participants ages 18 and over on Saturday afternoons, providing a fun and social way to play. Additionally, an Adult Pickleball class will be held on Saturdays for those looking to improve their skills.
TOTAL BODY WORKOUT
core strength, and balance. Please bring your own hand weights and yoga mats. Instructed by Jackline Daneshrad. The classes are Tuesdays from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Cost is $5 per class. Preregistration is recommended. At the Michael Landon Center at Malibu Bluffs Park.
KNITTING
Join the City of Malibu’s Community Services Department and Sheila Rosenthal for a knitting workshop that takes place on Mondays and Fridays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. This program is a welcoming gathering space for fiber artists that fosters community through open stitch. Make a scarf, hat, blanket, or homemade gift. No experience necessary. Please bring size 8 needles and one skein of yarn. This is an ongoing, drop-in program. Instructed by Sheila Rosenthal. Visit malibucity.org for location.
RELAXING THROUGH COLORING
The art of coloring activates different areas of the brain, using logic, forming colors, and creativity. Join this free, unstructured program. Instructed by Judy Merrick. Complimentary program. Visit malibucity.org for dates and times.
STRETCH AND STRENGTH
A comprehensive low-impact strengthening class targeting all the major muscles of the upper and lower body with special attention to form, stabilization,
Participants will focus on increasing flexibility, balance, circulation, and muscle tone while learning to relax through breathing techniques. Bring yoga blocks and a mat. Instructed by Marsha Cooper. Cost is $5 per class. Visit malibucity.org for dates and times.
It all starts with soil health: Healing the land after wildfire
Local horticulturist Aaron Landworth shares guidelines for soil revitalization after the Franklin and Palisades fires
By BARBARA BURKE Special to The Malibu Times
This writer clearly remembers standing in the corn fields of central Minnesota when I was a child, marveling at all the worms wriggling and writhing within a fistful of brown, moist soil I had scooped into my hands. Farm life teaches one that such healthy soil full of abundant organisms is the most productive and, importantly, that it must be tended to tenderly.
As a local journalist, after the Broad, Franklin and Palisades fires, this writer wondered how in the world residents whose outdoor areas were torched by recent fires and were then scooped clean of six inches of topsoil to ensure there are no lingering toxins can possibly recover.
Enter stage left Aaron Landworth, a local horticulturist who is an expert in remediating fire-assaulted soil and designing landscapes so as to protect homes and other structures on a parcel by installing plants that can help ward off wildfires, all the while providing gorgeous landscaping.
Reviving and revitalizing fire-harmed landscapes
When replacing decimated landscapes, “We work from the ground up and the process all starts with healthy soil,” Landworth explained, as he discussed guidelines for soil revitalization and remediation following fires and removal of toxic soil layers. “As you probably know, soil is a community of living organisms, bacteria, fungi, beneficial microbes and many other creatures — the addition of organic materials and their subsequent decomposition is what creates a healthy environment for growing plants.”
Organic materials include compost, finely-shredded wood, well-aged horse and steer manure compost, 100% pure worm castings (which are super beneficial), and granulated humic acid — a soil amendment derived from decomposed organic matter, offering benefits such as improved water retention, nutrient uptake and improved nutrient uptake and a mulch cover on top of soil. With the top 6 inches of soil removed, Landworth notes that
think needs to be done differently next time,” said Chloe Hite of the McChrystal Group. There was plenty to be discussed despite few participants who showed up and were outnumbered by observers from the City of Malibu and others.
Discussion leaders from the McChrystal Group included a psychologist who explained, “We want to make sure that we are providing an opportunity for you to be heard.
We want to provide an opportunity for you to connect with other folks in the community and ultimately to provide data that hopefully will lead to some recommendations.
“I want to acknowledge up front that we have no idea the hurt and the pain that you all have experienced as a result of this disaster. We have resources here. The department of Mental Health has a booth just outside the door. If at any point in time, you feel uncomfortable you can go speak to one of those individ uals. We encourage you to do so.”
was supposed to be “in a safe space to share experiences” with
it may be necessary to purchase a quality top soil or topsoil already amended with compost.
“When 6 inches of soil is scraped off of your property, the action of heavy equipment/tractors/ skip loaders and dump trucks will severely compact the remaining surface, usually leaving a “hard pan” which prevents water percolation and creates a barrier for root growth,” Landworth noted. “It is imperative that the remaining surface be loosened by cultivation at least one foot deep and the organic materials be thoroughly incorporated into the soil.”
What, many readers may lament, is a person lacking a green thumb to do as he tries to handle such a project himself?
“If you have decided to purchase top soil — sandy loam is a preferred type of soil. This top soil must also be incorporated into the existing substrate and not just be layered on top,” Landworth advised. “You must create a homogeneous blend of existing soil, organic amendments and newly added top soil for a uniform texture.”
He also advises that when remediating their damaged landscapes, Malibuites should ensure
the idea of intimacy and confidentiality, the McChrystal organizers asked that no photos or recording of the discussion take place and appeared perturbed when a community journalist insisted on live streaming the event.
The discussion began focusing on evacuation notices, who received them, and their effectiveness. Notifications attendees recalled ranged from the Watch Duty app, Nixle Alert, and SCE notifications to frightfully receiving no notice at all until smelling smoke when there were just moments to spare and flee homes. Most people in attendance had no power before the fire as a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) was in effect from SCE and they agreed with James Grasso of the Topanga Coalition for Emergency Preparedness (TCEP) who said, “Everybody loses in a PSPS.” Another resident commented, “Lack of power is everything.”
Those who spoke up gave poor ratings to the alert systems and deemed them especially ineffective for vulnerable populations, including Malibu’s senior citi
numbered zone they live in and that geographical or neighborhood-named zones would have been more effective in alerting residents when to leave.
When asked when attendees evacuated the Palisades Fire there were various scenarios ranging from when an initial catastrophic wind warning was issued to one resident waiting until she saw flames. A nurse in attendance advocating for seniors said many didn’t get proper notifications and “had no time and left with the shirts on their backs.” Grasso re minded that Topanga with its ro bust TCEP program was already “locked down” in heightened awareness. On Jan. 7 and under a Red Flag condition, Topanga was open to residents only.
Another confusion adding to the oncoming disaster was the query of what constitutes an evac uation warning versus an evacua tion order, residents said.
“Alert exhaustion” was an on going complaint. “The reality is a lot of people stay,” one partici pant stated about residents who decide to defend their own homes against fires when no firefighting
that their soil is ready for planting by providing soil with organic material benefitting from worm activity and they also may consider using an olla pot for slow watering underground.
The benefits of a 3-4 inch deep mulch cover on top of soil, utilizing more compost or a product such as shredded cedar, are that it slowly decomposes, furthering the enrichment of new soil structure, acts as a buffer for temperature changes, holds moisture on our hot and windy days, makes weeds easier to pull, and it has an attractive finished appearance to your garden.
“I prefer the shredded products for this purpose as opposed to the chunky bark that tends to float or blow away,” Landworth advised. “Do not under any circumstance use weed barrier or landscape fabric products because compost and mulch create an environment attractive to earthworms who are nature’s natural aerators, cultivators and fertilizers.”
For plants to grow properly, their soil needs to have equal amounts of air space, water, and soil materials, Landworth emphasized, adding that one “must create a homogeneous blend of existing soil, organic amendments and newly added topsoil for
of the last evacuation. That was brewing in their memories.”
Another participant questioned why Malibu has consistently rejected tornado sirens that many in the discussion heartily endorsed.
a uniform texture.”
Phytoremediation plants that remove toxins from soil
Sunflowers, borage, aloe vera, willows, and others are plants that clean contaminated soil by binding and extracting poisons, Landworth noted, cautioning all to “not consume any part of the plants used to remove toxins from soil.”
When you are replanting, Landworth said to “consider California native plants as they create habitat and support our beneficial birds and insects.”
Biodiversity creates a healthy ecosystem, he said, adding, “A keystone plant to consider are oaks, especially the California live oak (quercus agrifolia), which supports hundreds of species of insects and birds.”
Elaborating, he noted, “They are extremely resilient to heat from wildfires. Oaks buffer and redirect wind-blown embers and their thick leaves resist burning. If burnt, the tree regrows within a year.” Indeed, Landworth stated that he has “seen many structures protected by large oaks as the fires sweep through.”
Several other species of plants protect against fire Landworth shared a photo that depicts Grecian bay laurel on a property in the Big Rock neighborhood. “All surrounding homes burned except the home where this hedge is and one other house.” Wow! A properly planted and nourished indigenous bush or tree can help to save a home from being destroyed by a wildfire?
“Affirmative! I installed the hedge about 10 years ago and it is 120 feet long and eight feet tall,” Landworth said, with the tone of a proud parent. “The hedge is extremely resilient to heat and ignition. Only one small area of it burned and that is because the homeowner’s gardener allowed piles of leaves to accumulate in that one spot. Embers dropped into the hedge and the hedge extinguished them–its thick, leathery leaves don’t ignite easily.”
Having nature nearby our homes and businesses helps to keep locals grounded and the best way to bring nature back is by ensuring soil is healthy and that indigenous plant species are planted — simply stated nature knows best when one undertakes restoring landscapes.
Another offered, “How about not one solution, but all the solutions for these catastrophic events?”
With the after-action report expected to be published this summer, Grasso reminded a
similar report was issued after the Woolsey Fire more than six years ago. He questioned how many suggestions in that report were addressed and answered his own question: “Not many.”
The coast of Malibu is seen, with burned-out buildings, after the Palisades Fire from last January. Photo by Hayley Mattson/TMT
fold in the coming weeks, one thing remains certain — Malibu will always hold a special place in her heart.
“When I first found out, I literally cried,” Seetoo admits. “I was grateful, of course, but I also thought about all we’ve accomplished here. It’s hard to leave a place where you feel so deeply connected.”
Seetoo’s time in Malibu was shaped by an unwavering belief in partnership. From her first days at the station, she made it a priority to build trust — both within her department and among local residents. That trust, she says, became the fuel behind some of Malibu’s most impactful public safety achievements.
“I think about what we’ve done — the speed cameras, the real-time watch center, the drones — none of it happened in a vacuum,” Seetoo said. “It took the community uniting, believing, pushing together with us.”
When local advocates like Michel Shane and elected officials were told that Malibu’s proposed speed camera legislation had only
a 5% chance of success, Seetoo didn’t back down. Instead, she rallied the community. “We made it happen because we believed. When the community and government work together, real change is possible.”
Under Seetoo’s leadership, Malibu/Lost Hills became the first station in the department to implement drones — a project many initially opposed. “I had our SWAT chief tell me, ‘Jen, it’s never going to happen,’” she recalled. “But again, it was the community. The supervisors, council members, civilian oversight — they all stepped up. That’s the power of trust.”
The impact was immediate. In one instance, a drone located a missing man with Alzheimer’s who had fallen into a ditch. In another, drones provided critical situational awareness during fast-moving emergency calls.
Another major initiative came in the form of fire bags — emergency gear designed to help deputies safely respond during wildfires.
Seetoo credits a local donor who believed in her vision, and Malibu Fire Chief Drew Smith. “They made all the difference during the Palisades Fire,” she said. “Deputies told
responded, “Absolutely not.”
appeared disoriented and kept repeating,“I’m sorry.” Under cross-examination, Cruchinho stated that another driver pulled over and aggressively yelled at Bohm. When asked by a prosecutor if Cruchinho was emotionally shaken, he answered in the affirmative, noting that he had seen the victims’ bodies.
Driver Victor Calandra of Malibu was questioned April 28. Defense attorney Michael Kraut characterized Calandra as an “aggressive” driver. Calandra testified that he witnessed Bohm driving erratically and finally confronted him as the two pulled up to the same traffic light. Calandra told the court he witnessed Bohm appearing to be texting and claims he rolled down his window and told the young man, “Hey, you need to be careful. You’re going to hurt yourself.” Calandra claims Bohm did not answer him. Kraut then questioned Calandra asking if he chased Bohm down in his vehicle. Calandra
with the city. The application and grant qualifications are available at maliburebuilds.org/businees grants. Paper applications are available at City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road.
me they wouldn’t have been able to breathe, wouldn’t have been able to complete the evacuations, if we hadn’t had those bags.”
The Palisades Fire tested every facet of Malibu’s emergency response system, and for Seetoo, it was one of the most emotionally intense periods of her career. “I still haven’t processed everything,” she admits. “It was day after day of showing up, compartmentalizing, doing whatever we could to help.”
Despite misinformation and occasional backlash — including a public accusation that she and others were only helping affluent residents — Seetoo continued to serve all corners of Malibu with unwavering compassion.
One moment that stuck with her involved a resident on Rambla Pacifico.
“I saw this man coming down the hill, and I could tell something was off,” she recalled.
“He told me he hadn’t eaten. So we filled his car with food. The next day, we went back — and kept going back, to ensure he was okay.”
These humanitarian visits became part of a daily routine. From Topanga to Big Rock, Seetoo and her team coordinated with local leaders, volunteers, and doctors
Kraut has said his client was the victim of road rage and has disputed the prosecution’s claims of Bohm speeding in excess of 100 mph. He stated that a roadrage incident “does not have to be a high-speed chase.”
The defense also argued that Bohm swerved his car after a white car veered into his lane and struck his side mirror causing him to lose control of his vehicle. In a recorded interview with investigators, Bohm described the collision as an “accident” and expressed deep remorse.
Kraut is also pushing back on the severity of the charges against his client. He has argued the charges were brought against his client precipitously. He questioned why the prosecution filed a case against Bohm a mere four days after the crash. He has previously accused the prosecution of bowing to community pressure in seeking murder charges and noted that another accused driver in a high profile PCH fatality, Summer Wheaton, although accused of a DUI, has not been
Commenting on the city’s vision regarding the impact of the city-funded assistance to Malibu businesses, Riggins stated, “I hope these grants will inspire others who love Malibu to join the efforts that are just getting underway, and to shop and dine in Malibu to help our local businesses thrive.”
The Chamber’s other asks
To address the threat of Malibu small businesses imminently shuttering, the Chamber also asked, “California governments of all levels to immediately recognize the unique economic emergency unfolding in the commercial corridors of Malibu and the Pacific Palisades and to ex-
to deliver essentials and evacuate those in need — including a man with a nail in his foot and others who couldn’t access critical medical care.
“I couldn’t just leave people in a burn area with nothing,” she said. “That’s not who I am. That’s not who we are.”
For Seetoo, the hardest part of her transition has been saying goodbye to the team she led.
“I wrote them a letter. I told them I love them,” she said, choking up. “These are the best of the best. They care so much.”
She extends that same gratitude to the broader Malibu community.
“It wasn’t just me,” she said. “It was us. The Malibu Times, the residents, the donors, the city officials — we all did it together.”
One example she points to is the removal of dangerous RV encampments along Sunset Mesa. With propane tanks, mattresses, and fire hazards inches away from hillside homes, her team took action that likely prevented catastrophe.
“Residents told me, ‘You saved my home. You saved my life.’ That’s what stays
charged with murder as has Bohm, and Bohm is not charged with being under the influence. Kraut noted that investigations into deadly crashes typically take eight months to a year. At the preliminary hearing Bohm’s attorney said he was in court to seek justice for his client.
He has also called into question the accuracy of the BMW’s data that records speed figures on the vehicle.
The prosecution claims Bohm’s vehicle accelerated from 93 to 104 mph just seconds before the crash in a 45mph zone often referred to as “Dead Man’s Curve” due to the many accidents on that stretch of PCH from Las Flores Canyon to Carbon Canyon roads.
During the pretrial, Deputy District Attorney Nathan Bartos argued that the crash was not merely an accident but the result of a deliberate decision to drive at dangerously high speeds. Also, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Jim Arens disputed road rage allegations stating shortly after the crash that there was “no evidence.”
peditiously provide struggling businesses with recovery grants, bridge loans, and emergency relief funds for small and medium-sized businesses.”
Specifically, the Chamber seeks the suspension or deferral of commercial rent obligations, taxes, and utility fees “to give breathing room to business owners working to recover.” Further, the Chamber seeks, “deployment of economic stimulus initiatives, including public-private partnerships, local shopping campaigns, and coordinated efforts to re-open access roads and
3 p.m., to present and discuss the Draft Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) Master Plan Feasibility Study. The session will also cover details on two major pavement rehabilitation projects slated along the iconic coastal route.
The virtual meeting will include a formal release of the Draft PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study, launching a 60-day public review period. The plan targets a 21-mile stretch of PCH through Malibu, aiming to identify long-term transportation improvements that enhance safety and accessibility for all users—motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders alike.
As part of the interactive workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the proposed improvements and provide feedback. Public comments will be accepted through June 9, via the Caltrans Engagement Portal at engage.dot.ca.gov/f1336
Participants are encouraged to register on the portal to stay informed and contribute to project development.
In addition to the Master Plan, Caltrans will share updates on two significant pavement rehabilitation projects spanning Santa Monica to the Ventura County line:
Segment 1: A $72 million project from the McClure Tunnel in Santa Monica to just south of Cross Creek Road in Malibu.
This Complete Streets project will resurface approximately 57.2 lane miles, incorporating safety upgrades for cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists. Construction is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2027 and conclude by the summer of 2029.
Segment 2: A $43 million project
with me,” she said.
As Seetoo transitions into her new role, she doesn’t know yet exactly how much direct involvement she’ll have in Malibu — but she hopes the connection won’t be lost.
“I meet with my new boss on May 12 to talk through what’s next,” she said. “But this week, I’m still Captain.”
In true Seetoo fashion, she’s spending her final days in Malibu not coasting, but pushing projects forward. The expansion of the real-time watch center, continued use of drones, and ongoing community engagement are still top priorities.
“I’ve been so blessed,” she said. “This job isn’t easy. It comes with sacrifice and heartbreak. But I’ve been surrounded by people who care deeply. I wouldn’t trade that for anything.”
Capt. Jennifer Seetoo’s time in Malibu is changing, the mark she’s left on the community — and the example she’s set for community-driven policing — will be felt for years to come. As she put it simply, “When we stop the toxicity, and come together, that’s when the magic happens.”
The deaths of Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir, and Deslyn Williams sparked renewed scrutiny of safety conditions along PCH and got attention from state officials. The tragedy resulted in increased enforcement with the return of the California Highway Patrol to Malibu, legislation to install speed cameras, and the redesign of PCH into a safer corridor for drivers and pedestrians.
Pepperdine University has since posthumously awarded the victims their degrees and created the “Our Four Angels Endowed Scholarship” in their honor.
Meanwhile, the parents of the four victims have filed civil lawsuits against the state of California, Caltrans, the California Coastal Commission, Los Angeles County, and the City of Malibu, alleging long-term negligence in maintaining a known hazardous roadway without proper safety measures.
Bohm, now 23, is scheduled to appear in court next on July 1 for an arraignment on four counts each of murder and vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence.
commuter routes safely and swiftly, emergency support for displaced employees, including unemployment assistance, job placement programs and mental health resources.”
Sadrieh’s statement emphasized that local business owners need a concerted effort to provide individual financial support through donations and/or grant partnerships with interest-free loans, the purchase of gift cards, certificates and the use of Malibu caterers’ services.
from Cross Creek Road to the Los Angeles/Ventura County line. This stretch will see 63.4 lane miles resurfaced, with a construction timeline from summer 2026 to summer 2028.
Both projects will feature a range of improvements, including:
• Pavement rehabilitation
• ADA-compliant curb ramp upgrades
Enhanced lighting at underground pedestrian crossings
• New sidewalks at bus stops
• Class II bike lanes and new striping
Pedestrian safety signage
Updated signage and guardrails
To register and access the meeting link, visit the Project Sidebar on the Caltrans engagement page. The virtual workshop is open to all, and public participation is highly encouraged to shape the future of this vital coastal corridor.
For more information and to provide feedback, visit: engage. dot.ca.gov
Topanga Beach Bus returns to service
Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, in collaboration with Los Angeles County Public Works and Caltrans, announced the long-awaited return of the Topanga Beach Bus.
The popular transportation service, which connects the Warner Center to Santa Monica Beach, had been temporarily paused due to the Palisades Fire and related roadway impacts. With service now restored, the Topanga Beach Bus offers an affordable and reliable option for West Valley and Topanga Canyon residents navigating ongoing road closures and recovery efforts.
“The return of the Topanga Beach Bus provides a vital transportation option for our Topanga Canyon and West Valley communities as road repairs continue,” said Supervisor Horvath. “Though the beach bus is usually known as an af-
Awaiting Gov Newsom’s response In recent meetings, the City Council has been wary to impose a moratorium on Malibu commercial landlords evicting businesses, with City Attorney Trevor Rusin advising that such an order is solely in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s purview.Newsom has not yet responded to the Chamber’s letter requesting that he provide incentives for landlords and property owners to offer rent relief or subsidies to businesses recovering from fire-related damages.
fordable way to enjoy the coast, it’s now playing a crucial role in helping our residents stay connected in the aftermath of the Palisades Fire.”
Caltrans is currently completing significant repairs on Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), key routes affected by the fire. While Topanga Canyon Blvd. remains fully closed from Grand View Drive to PCH, the bus is able to traverse the canyon under Caltrans escort, ensuring continued access for transit riders.
Mark Pestrella, Director of Los Angeles County Public Works, emphasized the broader significance of the service’s restoration.
“The restoration of the Topanga Beach Bus service reflects our commitment to building resilient infrastructure that serves everyone. This effort is about more than transportation—it’s about equitable access, environmental stewardship, and supporting communities.”
Currently operating one westbound and one eastbound trip daily, the service runs seven days a week and will resume its regular threetrip schedule once full road access is restored. The route connects the Orange Line transit hub in Warner Center to the Expo Line in Santa Monica, providing a vital link from the Valley to the ocean, especially critical during this period of recovery.
For updates and service details, riders are encouraged to visit the LA County Public Works website or follow updates from Supervisor Horvath’s office.
Service Advisory: Topanga Canyon Blvd. is closed between Grand View Drive and PCH. The Topanga Beach Bus will operate with Caltrans escort through the closed area until repairs are complete.
Providing fresh flower delivery to Malibu, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, and Oak Park.
A Walk on Water was established in 2012 by Steven Lippman and Pat Notaro as a homegrown effort, self-funded at first. Now with the help of partner sponsor Paul Mitchell and hosts such as last weekend’s Michael Schwab, AWOW serves communities on the East and West coasts with 12
unique needs athletes. Lippman emphasized, “These events wouldn’t be possible without our volunteers and our families, they come first.”
After each surf sesh, every athlete from ages 4 and older is celebrated with a trophy ceremony that will “bring you to tears” according to one parent at Saturday’s Malibu event.
AWOW invites athletes with unique needs along with their en-
way from the Sacramento area to participate in the Malibu event.
Parents Lizzie and Craig have quadruplets who are all autistic. The family has been participating in AWOW surf therapy events since 2019 right before the quadruplets turned 5 because it gives the children a “chance to shine.”
Lizzie Altes elaborated, “We come to this event where they’re not just tolerated, they’re celebrat-
trusted the surf instructors to take her young children out in the ocean.
“I was scared. At the first event, I was really nervous and I thought, ‘oh, my gosh, there’s these big waves,’” she said. “I’ve got children. They don’t know how to swim and within five minutes we realized these people have better control over the situation than we ever will. I have
mount above all else.”
She added, “AWOW celebrates families. They don’t see the disability. They see the whole child and they see the family. They see everything that we go through all year long and then at these events they celebrate the children. It gives these children and not just children, but grownups as well, it gives people with disabilities a chance to shine, a chance to be who they
that carries them throughout the year and that confidence carries over to school, speech therapy, OT therapy, like it just it carries over to everything. It is priceless.” And one of the highlights for the Altes family is the trophy ceremony.
“It’s one of the few times that everybody is cheering for them, and they just soak that up and thrive on that celebration,” To volunteer or donate go to
Smiles were in great abundance as unique needs athletes and their instructors got to ride a few waves during an event held by A Walk On Water, which bring surf therapy events to fruition. Photos by Benjamin Chateauvert
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Bittersweet Anniversary: 99 High Tide turns 10
Despite milestone, cannabis dispensary co-owners face uncertain future due to PCH closure
By BARBARA BURKE Special to
It is quite fitting that The Malibu Times caught up with Yvonne DeLaRosa Green and Sam Boyer, proprietors of Malibu’s 99 High Tide Collective cannabis and marijuana dispensary on April 20 (4/20) as they celebrated their business’ 10th anniversary. The term 420 is cannabis culture slang for cannabis consumption, especially smoking around the time 4:20 p.m., DeLaRosa Green noted, and it also refers to cannabis-oriented celebrations that take place annually on April 20. Hence, 10 years ago, DeLaRosa Green and Boyer opened their Malibu boutique dispensary on April 20, 2015.
High Tide’s anniversary is bittersweet, however, because the business is on the brink of closing due to an extreme decline in customers attributable to the closure of Pacific Coast Highway after the Palisades Fire.
High Tide Collective is much more than a dispensary, DeLaRosa Green and Boyer strongly emphasize. “We operate the collective for our community — we’ve seen people healed and cured using specialized strains of cannabis,” DeLaRosa Green said. “Our healing community is what keeps us moving forward, even in the worst of times — we are considered one of the best dispensaries in the world because we always focus on education about the healing properties of each strain and we truly care about tailoring the best strains to help relieve pain and symptoms.”
DeLaRosa Green talked about her long journey as a marijuana dispensary owner,
stating, “We were in the marijuana business before it really was an industry. Overall, we’ve been in the industry for 18 years and I was the first woman owner of a dispensary in the nation.”
It all started when DeLaRosa Green’s mother was diagnosed with cancer years ago and she could not obtain cannabidiol (CBD) to address her painful symptoms.
“I became a very strong marijuana advocate, arguing that this plant does a good job in addressing symptoms and I and others endeavored to destigmatize negativity attached to marijuana,” she said. “We’ve seen cancers cured and ailments relieved, including having customers suffering from stress, anxiety, insomnia, stomach issues and migraines experiencing a healthy improvement.”
Our inspiring force is that we’ve seen miracles happen
Chiming in, Boyer noted, “A lot of customers have been with us the entire decade and not a lot of places in Malibu have such a strong commitment from their customer base. We really care about our customers and their well-being.”
Nodding affirmatively, DeLaRosa Green stated, “Our community gives customers a sense of home, comfort, solace and a place to feel good. They really like and benefit from our consultations wherein we focus on listening to their concerns, providing explanations about their symptoms and finding out what they need to use in order to help them begin to heal.”
With great resolve, she added, “Our inspiring force is that we’ve seen miracles happen — people have healed when they thought there was no hope.”
Trying to stay afloat
The last few months after the Palisades Fire have been brutal for High Tide Collective because a lot of the retailer’s business usually comes from the south and patients can’t access the business from Santa Monica and West Los Angeles
The fashion artistry of designer Sue Wong to be showcased in Malibu
resident and designer to the
By JUDY ABEL
he Malibu City Gallery is celebrating a true icon of glamour with its latest exhibit, spotlighting the visionary fashion designs of Sue Wong. Known for her exquisite, vintage-inspired gowns, Wong ruled the runway
come a museum of her life’s work. She refers to three of her many homes—Malibu, Los Feliz, and Hawaii—as “body, mind, and spirit,” each reflecting a different facet of her
One of her most famous properties is The Cedars in Los Feliz where Wong also applied her aesthetic vision to the glamourous restoration and design of this historic estate, a 1920s mansion once home to Hollywood royalty
Special to The Malibu Times Malibu
stars displays couture at Malibu City Gallery
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99 High Tide co-owners Yvonne DeLaRosa Green and Sam Boyer have, like other Malibu business owners, struggled because of the post-fire closure of Pacific Coast Highway. Photo courtesy of Yvonne DeLaRosa Green
PEOPLE
Everything, all at once: Part One
MALIBU SEEN
By Benjamin Marcus, Entertainment Editor
Gone Fishing: The heart and history of Wylie’s Bait and Tackle
After the Palisades Fire
claimed the beloved Wylie’s Bait and Tackle, Ginny Wylie reflects on nearly 80 years of Malibu fishing lore, community bonds, celebrity encounters, and the heartbreak of losing more than just a building.
Thanks to Steve Wallace for connecting me with Ginny Wylie — someone who I had been wanting to talk to in the wake of the Palisades Fire.
It was sad to see Reel Inn and Cholada and Feed Bin and the Topanga Ranch Motel and Oasis Imports and Wylie’s Bait and Tackle going up in flames on social media. And it is sad to pass that corner of PCH and Topanga now.
And it gets even sadder when you get into the details of how long that shop was there, and what was lost, and all the fun that Ginny had working there, and the friends she made, and now it’s all — as Joni Mitchell said — reduced to smoke and ash.
This is part one of a 4,000-word sliver of a 13,000+ word conversation that went down inside of Scott’s Malibu Market on Thursday, the 1st of May, 2025.
On behalf of the universe, I want to apologize for all that you lost.
Thank you.
Hawaiians say: “Never show up anywhere empty-handed.” So here I have some Malibu Seaglass with two fish charms, chosen especially for you. Who is this from?
Victoria at Malibu Seaglass (malibuseaglass.com). She walks the beach with her dogs Justin and Indy and they find sea glass and she mounts it and sells them. They’re popular!
Hi, Victoria. Thank you so much. It’s so appropriate for I have nothing to wear. No more jewelry. So this is my first. Thank you, and God bless you.
Of everything, what grieves you the most?
My tortoise, Walter. Steve Wallace: I don’t know what she’ll tell you, but I’ll tell you this. Over the years she has had a lot of unusual people come through the shop. A lot of movie stars. She was telling me the other day that one of the last guys who came in was Gordon Ramsay.
What was he looking for? Gonna make some weird Malibouillabaise with squid and anchovies and mussels and bait?
Well, he came by to say hello.
DHe didn’t come by to yell at you about the way you prepared your bait or something? He yells at people a lot.
No, no, no, no, no. He’s very, very nice. He yells on TV. When he lived in Malibu, Gordon Ramsay was a customer and he’d buy fishing tackle and rods and reels and I saw quite a bit of him, but I hadn’t seen him in a while. So he stopped by a couple of times and wanted to say hello, which was very nice just to come by.
He said to me, “Well, things are going well, you look good.”
I said, “Just getting older.”
So when he left, he got near the door and said “It’s not older. It’s called experience.” Yeah, very nice man.
What I say about Malibu is when you meet the actual person behind the public figure it’s sometimes a very different person. Simon Cowell is a cool dude. The grumpy guy on TV is an act.
Well, there have been a lot of celebrities or public figures or whatever you want to call them who came through the shop regularly: Aaron Spelling, Dustin Hoffman, Sam Elliott is lovely and Dennis Wilson was awfully nice to me. He brought me flowers before he died. And then some actors going way back I now see on Turner Classic TV: J Carroll Nash and Eduardo Cianelli. Jerry Brown lived on Topanga Beach Road after he was governor. He voted at my house.
Steve Wallace: Sam Elliott is good people. He’s wonderful.
So let’s go back to the beginning. How long has Wylie’s Bait and Tackle been there?
Since 1946. My grandfather started the store.
Where was your grandfather from?
Nevada, originally.
He came here after the war?
No, no, they were in Los Angeles before the war. They had a big sporting goods store — Wylie’s Sporting Goods on Western, around Western and Olympic and he knew a lot of the fellows that went off to war. When they came back he was their sporting goods store and had everything from tennis rackets to fishing gear. He knew a lot of the Japanese fellows who lived in that area at that time and went off to war representing the United States. He always loved fishing, loved the ocean. He would go down to San Diego and go out on the boats. He came to the beach and found this place. The property was owned by the Los Angeles Athletic Club.
Your grandfather ran it for how long?
Well, he brought help with him from Los Angeles, and they did rod wrapping. He had all these old cronies with him, and fishing was the main source of recreation. So it was a good …
I can imagine business was booming. Fishing was giant in Southern California in the ‘40s and ‘50s. My dad was a bait cutter on the charter boats that left the Malibu Pier and he also went to Paradise Cove and rented skiffs. There were fishing barges anchored offshore. I’ve seen movies of huge schools of barracuda moving under the pier and out on the fishing barges. Good thing the barracuda aren’t around any more, biting all the surfers. It was a good business, and it
took several people to run it. After the war, the fellows that my grandfather knew from the Los Angeles area, they started fishing clubs, primarily the Japanese. There were about a dozen clubs, and they held fishing derbies that would go on all night, on Saturday night.
Here’s a question: What are your five favorite fish?
To eat?
Yep.
Well, the bluefin tuna, if you could get it, is the primo de primo.
Affirmative. Every time I eat buffalo, I feel better about the plains Indians and Lewis and Clark. Every time I eat bluefin tuna — raw or seared — I feel better about the Chumash. If you have a steady supply of bluefin, you’re laughing.
From the surf we used to eat a lot of the perch and the calico bass. Cabazon are delicious.
So you were a fishing fool yourself. Where would you go?
For several years there were eight to 12 of us who would get together every Tuesday night: “Rain or shine be on that beach.”
We tried up around Zuma Beach, and there at Trancas and we tried East Zuma. But then we’d go to the end of Malibu Road, because there was that wide expanse and we could spread out. We did a lot of fishing, we had our dinner on the beach.
We would supply the bait. Bob was a partner and he had this food tray. He put mussels and squid and mackerel. He had it all laid out like a cafeteria tray.
That was the bait you sold: Mussels, squid, anchovies. Mussels, squid, salted anchovies. Worms.
Steve Wallace: The worms.
Your team would collect your own bait?
No, we had people who did that.
Are you from Malibu?
No, I grew up in Los Angeles, around Vermont and Hollywood. I was born in Hollywood Hospital.
Marshall High? Yes.
My dad went to Marshall, with Julie Newmar. I would come down from school, and I’d spend summers down here, and sometimes I’d come for the weekend on a Friday night and then go home on Sunday. This is when I was pretty young, and I just loved it. I loved coming to the beach. It was so different than growing up in LA.
After Marshall: What was the road that took you to running Wylies?
After Marshall, I went to UCLA. When my grandparents passed away, there was one fellow who ran the store for about 50 years, and he was just great. I mean, everybody loved him, and he didn’t care if you were a gangbanger or a movie star, he treated everybody …
Steve Wallace: Was that Bob? He was incredible. He was a cranky bastard. Great guy. An old curmudgeon. A real character. But you know, they all liked him, but when I think of the people, and particularly the movie people, because they were treated like normal people. We even had two Supreme Court justices from Washington, D.C.
What did you study at UCLA?
When did you start working at Wylies?
Actually it was when Bob passed away.
Steve Wallace: You were there. Most of the time I was there, you were in there. I was there a lot, and I’d come back ... I lived behind the store. I had my grandparents’ home, so I was always around there. And then we’d have orders come in, and the store was that busy, we’d be in there sometimes until midnight, you know. And when you’re younger, you can keep these hours. We would be in there bagging worms, working till midnight, one o’clock, and still feel good.
Steve Wallace: What time did you guys open in the morning? On the weekends, it was four o’clock, and during the week, it was six.
Steve Wallace: Yeah fishermen start out early. And then all night on Saturday night. So seven days a week, it was a lot. When I took over, I closed on Mondays. I needed that one day, and even that one day wasn’t enough to get everything done. But being a small business …
You know what they say: There’s no such thing as a small business … … it isn’t like it was years ago, because the big holidays were Memorial weekend, Fourth of July, Labor Day weekend, we would be preparing for a week in advance. The wives would come out with the kids, and secure campsites. Then their husbands would come out. Now, everything is done on the computer. You have to make arrangements six months ahead of time. It’s a different world.
o you ever look back on your life and think about the lessons your mother taught you?
With Mother’s Day around the corner, I have been doing just that. My Mom taught me perseverance and the value of seeking the very best professional help — lessons which I am using today. Let me explain.
After contracting polio back in 1950, I was left with a severely atrophied right leg with no muscles from the knee down. I wore a brace for several years in order for my heel to touch the ground before my toes. Mom knew I needed surgery to correct the situation, and she spent years finding me the best doctor to perform the difficult surgeries required. In the mid 1950’s when few people flew, Mom
and Dad took me to Milwaukee to see a renowned surgeon, but Mom was still not satisfied. She finally found Dr. Willian T. Green, head of the Orthopedic Department at Boston Children’s Hospital, one of the top children’s hospitals in the world. Dr. Green performed two surgeries, and my brace became a thing of the past. Almost 70 years later, my leg is holding up, and I am still mobile, something I will never take for granted.
Recently when I was diagnosed with non life threatening prostate cancer, I remembered what my mother had taught me. I got a second opinion from the Chief of Urological Oncology at the City of Hope and then got a third opinion from the Chair of Radiation Oncology at Cedars, where I am being treated.
So, as we are about to celebrate Mother’s Day, I can only say “thanks Mom.” I will never forget you or the lessons you taught me. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there!
Oh my gosh, the blood worms. Worms for ocean, yes, they came from Maine. Those live blood worms from Maine. That was years and years ago. They were wonderful. They were good for corbina because they get on the sandy beaches.
And of course, Steve was out there years ago, and he caught something very, very unusual. I mean, maybe one out of a thousand years, you’ll see it, and he caught it.
What was it? A mermaid? A striped marlin? White shark?
An oarfish?
Steve Wallace: Yes. Oarfish. I didn’t catch it but I saw it stuck on the sand along Malibu Road. It was swimming like a sea serpent. Bill Beebe put it in the Santa Monica Outlook: “Malibu Man Sees Sea Monster.” With the whiskers.
Languages. It would have been hard to stay in the store and work if I didn’t speak Spanish, because we’ve always had a lot of Latino customers. I had people from all over though. I had a lot of Israeli customers, and they like to fish.
And I have some people from the Middle East, Europe.
Steve Wallace: You had a house behind there right?
My grandparents had a home behind the store, and that was what the state took over in 2001. When the state came in, they wanted to keep the store because they said it was visitor-friendly and it fit in with their recreational plans. But it was a battle. We didn’t know who would survive.
You studied languages. Did you work anywhere else?
At UCLA. At the hospital. At that time it was a smaller campus but the hospital surpassed the Pentagon, in miles of corridors — over 22 miles of corridors.
With Amazon and online shopping you can get anything you want. It’s an easy way to shop, but on the other hand, I had a lot of customers, particularly after COVID who said, “Oh, I’d rather deal with a small shop. Keep them going. People love that.”
Steve Wallace: As a fisherman, you want to know what’s going on at the beach, what they’re catching, what kind of worms so they would go to Ginny, and she had a column in Western Outdoor News to let you know sandcrabs are good, or worms. You can’t get that from Amazon. Let’s talk about that nasty Palisades Fire. Do we have to?
Well, people want to know how you experienced it. OK.
End of Part One. Stay tuned for Part Two.
By Burt Ross, Contributed Column
(Left) Ginny Wylie is shown with Steve Wallace in Wylie’s Bait and Tackle Shop in this 2016 photo. Wylie’s Bait and Tackle was one of many casualties of the Paradise Fire. (Right) RIP, Mr. Walter. Contributed Photos
because the Pacific Coast Highway is closed to tourist traffic.
“Thank God for our local support,” DeLaRosa Green exclaimed. “Once PCH opens and the beach traffic increases, business will certainly pick up — but our concern is what businesses are going to be open by that time?”
Boyer noted that they are hoping that the highway will open up for general traffic at the end of May. Both owners strongly emphasized that the business is barely hanging on.
“We are a mom-and-pop business and we and other small businesses in Malibu are on our last legs,” DeLaRosa Green said. “It is really important for the City Council to act immediately to save small businesses — they have the power to enact lease eviction moratoriums. Hopefully, they will do so before it’s too late.”
Once an advocate, always an advocate
Although she petitioned the City Council at one of its recent meetings to enact a commercial lease eviction moratorium, the council has not acted, much to the frustration of DeLaRosa Green, Boyer, and other local business owners. In her presentation before the council, DeLaRosa Green noted that data compiled by the Malibu Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce demonstrates that local businesses are experiencing between 50 percent and 85 percent declines in their customer bases. Many small businesses in Malibu that have signed leases were required by their landlord to execute personal guarantees in order to secure retail space to operate their enterprises.
“Attorneys say that Malibu has the police power to enact provisions to provide both tenants and landlords relief,” DeLaRosa Green said, noting that in a letter to the City Council, she specifically emphasized that Government Code sections 8558(b) and 8550 empower the city to draft an emergency ordinance per Government Code 8634 to implement a commercial eviction moratorium. Section 8550 confers emergency powers upon the governor and upon the chief executives and governing bodies of political subdivisions in California, such as the City of Malibu, while Section 8558(b) defines different levels of emergency declarations, including “local emergency” which is proclaimed by a county, city, or city and county when there are conditions of disaster or extreme peril to the safety persons and property within their territorial limits. Simply stated, DeLaRosa Green asserts that the risk of losing a significant amount of family-owned and small businesses in Malibu constitutes such a local emergency.
Norma Talmadge and Joseph Schenck. It was later owned by Howard Hughes and then rock legends including Lou Reed and Jimi Hendrix. “The Cedars is a vortex of creative energy,” Wong said citing the many artists drawn to the home over the decades. “It has housed so many visionary spirits, it became its own muse.” Though she is now preparing to part with this storied property, Wong’s creative spirit lives on in every detail she restored and preserved.
The Malibu City Gallery exhibit will not only showcase her fashion legacy but also pay homage to the creative force behind the fabric. Wong’s designs for her eponymous Sue Wong Nocturne line were carried in 27 countries and
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“The council should bar evictions for 12 months for tenants showing economic hardship and allow penalty-free lease exits immediately,” her letter urged. “The city should implement city-funded mediation (concerning rent disputes) and incentivize landlords by deferring taxes for them when they provide rent relief as Government code 53970 authorizes.”
Stating that “landlords are also vital to our community and they face their own possible challenges due to the fire and highway closure,” DeLaRosa Green also advocates that the city fund a landlord relief program as California courts have noted a city is empowered to do.
See Rental Housing Assn. v. City of Los Angeles, 500 F.Supp.3d 1088 (2021)(Court upheld two tenant protection ordinances passed by the Los Angeles City Council that prohibited evictions for nonpayment and a requirement for landlords to provide relocation assistance for tenants forced to leave due to significant rent increase). Further, DeLaRosa Green urges the city to coordinate with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide aid to landlords and that the city create a tenant-landlord relief office pursuant to Malibu Municipal Code Chapter 2.16, which delineates the city’s budgetary power. Finally, she
became known for bringing haute couture to the masses. Her commitment to offering high-end craftsmanship at accessible prices redefined the evening wear market. But success didn’t come without setbacks. At age 30, after a divorce and financial collapse, Wong was forced to rebuild. She started over using her business savvy to create a new couture line. The turning point came in the late 1990s when the designer discovered that her work had been unknowingly sampled by a factory in China. Wong acted decisively—reclaiming her creations and forging direct relationships with manufacturers. The result was a new empire based on elegance and accessibility, with her gowns becoming instant bestsellers at luxury retailers like Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: AML ART & DESIGN
2925 SEABREEZE DR, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):
Registered Owner(s):
ADREA M HURTUBISE
2925 SEABREEZE DR, MALIBU, CA 90265
If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization
This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/2025
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, ADREA M HURTUBISE, OWNER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 4/8/2025 NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BESPOKE HOMES CALIFORNIA
12405 VENICE BLVD. #5, MAR VISTA, CA 90066, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Wong describes this turning point as nothing short of magical. “I designed 25 gowns on the spot for the new millen
nium,” she recalls. “They were stunning. Every woman needed a dress for the year 2000.” Her instincts were right— this new collection catapulted her brand to global acclaim. Wong is not just a designer but a storyteller, weaving narratives into the fabric of each dress and stone of every home. Her designs channel the elegance of old Hollywood while remaining relevant to modern sensibilities. Whether it’s a champagne-hued gown inspired by the 1930s or a bold peacock-blue statement piece, each creation carries the signature of her uncompromising artistic voice.
Visitors to the Malibu City Gallery exhibit will be treated to more than just
urged that the city hold a special meeting pursuant to Government Code 36934, which outlines the requirements for urgent ordinance passage, and publicly notice the meeting, so as to immediately address the emergency that Malibu businesses are facing, an urgency she characterizes as an existential threat to their viability.
In the part of her correspondence to the city, DeLaRosa Green characterized as “an emotional plea,” she stated, “The laws, California’s Emergency Services Act, our police powers, Los Angeles County’s 2025 ordinance and COVID-19 precedents — all are a clear call to action — please investigate and affirm them, guiding our leaders to save our local businesses. Our business owners are the heart of Malibu, pouring our lives and savings into places where our community may come to connect and thrive. Our financial ruin is our collective loss and is a wound to our local spirit.”
As the High Tide Collective celebrates its 10th anniversary, albeit teetering on extinction due to the PCH closure, DeLaRosa Green, its co-owner, is doing what she started doing many years ago — advocating for the rights of her family and her business and, in her mind most importantly, advocating for her business’ patrons.
a visual feast of gowns—they’ll experience a glimpse into the life of a woman who rose, fell, and rose again with resilience. Wong herself will appear for a presentation May 18, offering insight into her life’s journey and answering audience questions. It’s a rare opportunity to hear from a legend who has truly lived the story of the Phoenix. Wong’s legacy, much like her designs, is glamorous, rich with history, and beautifully timeless. “You might say that I’m totally self-made, but I made and lost two fortunes in my life. I identify with the Phoenix quite a bit.”
“Sue Wong: Glamour & Grace,” runs May 19 to June 27 at Malibu City Gallery. A free opening reception with the artist is May 18 at noon, followed by a Q&A at 1p.m. No RSVPs or tickets are required.
LEGAL NOTICES
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): BESPOKE HOMES, LLC 12405 VENICE BLVD. #5, MAR VISTA, CA 90066
If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization CA
This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed, BESPOKE HOMES, LLC, RYAN JANCULA, MANAGER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 4/8/2025
NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish in The Malibu Times: 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2025 MALIBU 82
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-24-1000416NJ Order No.: FIN-24012429 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/4/2015. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by
state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Jon Birmingham, a married man, as his sole and separate property Recorded: 3/9/2015 as Instrument No. 20150249749 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 5/15/2025 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $644,357.96 The purported property address is: 5740 RISTA DR, AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301-4406 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 2056-038-006 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not
For nearly five decades, visionary fashion designer Sue Wong has captivated the
present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-24-1000416-NJ. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 619-645-7711, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-24-1000416-NJ to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE POST-SALE OVER BIDDERS: For post-sale information in accordance with Section 2924m(e) of the California Civil Code, use file number CA-24-1000416-NJ and call (866) 645-7711 or login to: http://www.qualityloan. com. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or
runway with her timeless, vintage-inspired gowns. Contributed photo
Yvonne DeLaRosa Green and Sam Boyer opened 99 High Tide, seen under a rainbow (right photo) on April 20, 2015. “We were in the marijuana business before it really was an industry,” said
DeLaRosa Green. Contributed photos
ignation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Post-Sale Information (CCC 2924m(e)): (866) 645-7711 Reinstatement or Payoff Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION TS No.: CA-24-1000416-NJ IDSPub #0247813 4/24/2025 5/1/2025 5/8/2025 MALIBU 85
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ARTHUR ROY SIMONEAU CASE NO. 25STPB04257
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ARTHUR ROY SIMONEAU.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ANDRE SIMONEAU in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ANDRE SIMONEAU be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/22/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner
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NOTICE INVITING BIDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids for the City of Malibu, ENCINAL CANYON ROAD 60-INCH STORM DRAIN REPAIRS PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 2113, will be received by the City Clerk, at Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, California, 90265 at or before 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, MAY 29, 2025, at which time they will be publicly opened and read by the City Clerk (or designated representative).’
SCOPE OF WORK
In general, the proposed improvements consist of repairing an existing 60-inch corrugated metal pipe (CMP) using a spiral wound polyvinyl chloride (PVC) profile method, hydrojetting the existing pipe and improved pipe, and a closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspection of the pipe and all other appurtenant work included and shown in the Contract Documents and Specifications.
The bid shall be submitted and the work shall be performed by a Class “A” State of California licensed contractor in strict conformance with the project specifications for ENCINAL CANYON ROAD 60-INCH STORM DRAIN REPAIRS PROJECT Specification No. 2113 now on file in the City’s Public Works Department.
An electronic copy of plans and specifications may be obtained by prospective bidders from the Public Works Department through mpublicworks@malibucity.org.
All prospective bidders shall abide by the provisions of the Bid Terms and Conditions listed in the project’s specifications.
The City reserves the right to retain all bids for a period of 90 days after the bid opening date for examination and comparison and to delete any portion of the work from the Contract. The City reserves the right to determine and waive nonsubstantial irregularities in any bid, and to reject any or all bids. The bid shall be balanced so that each bid item is priced to carry its share of the cost of the work and also its share of the contractor’s overhead and profit. The City reserves the right to delete any bid item to the extent that the bid is qualified by specific limitation. An unbalanced bid shall be considered as grounds for rejecting the entire bid. The City shall award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder as the interest of the City may require.
In accordance with the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 of the California Labor Code, the California Department of Industrial Relations has established the general prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification and type of work needed to execute contracts for public works and improvements. The per diem wages published at the date the contract is advertised for bids shall be applicable. Future effective wage rates which have been predetermined are on file with the Department of Industrial Relations, are referenced but not printed in said publication. The new wage rates shall become effective on the day following the expiration date and apply to this contract in the same manner as if they had been included or referenced in this contract.
The website for California Department of Industrial Relations Prevailing Wage Unit is currently located at www.dir.ca.gov, prevailing wages are located on the website at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/pwd/index.htm.
The wage rate for any classification not listed by the California Department of Industrial Relations, but which may be required to execute the proposed contract, shall be in accord with specified rates for similar or comparable classifications or for those performing similar or comparable duties, within the agency’s determinations.
At the time of submitting the bid the Bidder shall be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations in accordance with the provisions of Section 1771.1 of the California Labor Code, as amended by Senate Bill 854. No public work contract may be awarded to a non-registered contractor or subcontractor.
Without exception, the bidder is required to state the name and address of each subcontractor who will perform work or labor or render service to the prime contractor and the portion of the work which each will do in their bid as required by Section 2-3, “Subcontracts”, of the Standard Specifications and in conformance with Public Contract Code, Sections 4100 to 4113, inclusive.
The City will not consider awarding any contract based upon any bid submitted by any contractor nor consent to subletting any portions of the Contract to any subcontractor located in a foreign country during any period in which such foreign country is listed by the United States Trade Representative as discriminating against U.S. firms in conducting procurements for public works projects.
All bidders are hereby notified that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, Business Enterprises must be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin consideration for an award.
The Contractor may substitute securities for retention monies pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300.
Date this 24th day of April, 2025
CITY OF MALIBU, CALIFORNIA
Rob DuBoux, Public Works Director/City Engineer
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SANDRA BARBARA HAMILTON aka SANDRA HAMILTON
Case No. 25STPB04524
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of SANDRA BARBARA HAMILTON aka SANDRA HAMILTON
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Andrea Link in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Andrea Link be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 2, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 99 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from
the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for petitioner:
MAGGIE WILSON ESQ
SBN 267996
WEINSTOCK MANION ALC
1875 CENTURY PARK EAST
STE 2000
LOS ANGELES CA 90067-2516
CN116223 HAMILTON May 1,8,15, 2025
MALIBU 93
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DONALD JAMES EVANS
Case No. 25STPB04679
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DONALD JAMES EVANS
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Georgia Evans O’Donoghue in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Georgia Evans O’Donoghue be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held on May 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 29 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for petitioner: ALICE A SALVO ESQ SBN 103796 LAW OFFICES OF ALICE A SALVO 20350 VENTURA BLVD STE 110 WOODLAND HILLS CA 91364-2452 CN116493 EVANS May 1,8,15, 2025 MALIBU 94
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case No. 25VECP00242
Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
Petition of: KATIE MCCONNELL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: KATIE MCCONNELL a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
Present Name: a. KATE MCCONNELL b. KATIE DREW MCCONNELL c. KATIE D. MCCONNELL Proposed Name: a. KATIE MCCENNELL b. KATIE MCCONNELL c. KATIE MCCONNELL
The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 06/13/2025 Time: 8:30 AM, Dept.: A, Room: 510
The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
NORTHWEST DISTRICT - EAST BLDG. 6230 SYLMAR AVE. ROOM 107, VAN NUYS, CA 91401
A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): The Malibu Times
Date: APR 24 2025
SHIRLEY K. WATKINS, Judge of the Superior Court
DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court
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2025080971
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: AUGUST VENTURE TALENT
AUGUST EXECUTIVE
23838 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY #2403, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):
Registered Owner(s): AUGUST GLOBAL LLC
23838 PACIFIC COAST HWY #2403, MALIBU, CA 90265 If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization CA
This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed, AUGUST GLOBAL LLC, DONNA WHITE, MANAGING MEMBER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 4/22/2025 NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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2025080512
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: DOCKSIDE CPR DOCKSIDE CPR & HEALTHCARE TRAINING DURANT CONSULTING 28633 HEATHER LN, CASTAIC, CA 91384, LOS ANGELES COUNTY Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): NYKKI J DURANT 28633 HEATHER LN, CASTAIC, CA 91384 If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization
This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/2024 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed, NYKKI J DURANT, OWNER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 4/21/2025 NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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2025079101
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: THE CRANOSPINAL CENTER OF LOS ANGELES 11600 WILSHIRE BLVD. STE 407, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): 338148
Registered Owner(s): BRIAN R. GANTWEKER M.D., A MEDICAL CORPORATION PO BOX 492209, LOS ANGELES, CA 90049 If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization CA
This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/2011 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed, BRIAN R. GANTWEKER, M.D., A MEDICAL CORPORATION, BRIAN R. GANTWEKER, PRESIDENT
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 4/18/2025
NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON
MATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.servicelinkasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU PLANNING COMMISSION
The Malibu Planning Commission will hold public hearings on MONDAY, May 19, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA and via teleconference on the projects identified below.
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 23-018 AND MINOR MODIFICATION NO. 23-001 - An application for a new pool, new Onsite Wastewater Treatment System, a 900 square foot detached second unit, 1,845 square foot detached subterranean recreation room, conversion of flat roofed areas of main house to deck areas with guard rails, trellis, landscaping, and outdoor lighting; including a minor modification for a 50 percent setback reduction to the front yard
Location: 29042 Cliffside Drive APN: 4466-009-022
Zoning: Rural Residential, One-Acre (RR-1)
Applicant: FormativeCA
Owner: Cliffbuster LLC
Appealable to: City Council and California Coastal Commission
Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303(a), 15303(e), and 15304(b) Application Filed: March 23, 2023
Case Planner: Rick Casswell, Contract Planner (619) 483-3950 rick@casswellconsultinginc.com
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 24-056 - An application for the replacement of a deteriorated Southern California Edison power pole within the public right-of-way
VIEW PRESERVATION PERMIT NO. 23-001 - An application requesting corrective action to restore the views recorded at 31833 Sea Level Drive under Primary View Determination No. 12-109 with regard to foliage located at 31842 Sea Level Drive
Claiment Location: 31833 Sea Level Drive
Claiment APN: 4470-026-021
Claiment Applicant: Law Office of Ian Roven
Claiment Owner: BSE SHG LLC
Foliage Location: 31842 Sea Level Drive
Foliage APN: 4473-012-038
Foliage Owners: Robert Wortzman and Stacey Murphy Zoning: Single-family Medium (SFM)
For the projects identified above with a categorical exemption for environmental review, pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Director has analyzed these proposed projects and found that they are listed among the classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant adverse effect on the environment. Therefore, the projects are categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA. The Planning Director has further determined that none of the six exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption apply to these projects (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2).
A written staff report will be available at or before the hearing for the projects. All persons wishing to address the Commission regarding these matters will be afforded an opportunity in accordance with the Commission’s procedures.
Copies of all related documents can be reviewed by any interested person at City Hall during regular business hours. Oral and written comments may be presented to the Planning Commission on, or before, the date of the meeting.
LOCAL APPEAL – A decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council by an aggrieved person by written statement setting forth the grounds for appeal. An appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within ten days following the date of action (15 days for tentative maps) for which the appeal is made and shall be accompanied by an appeal form and filing fee, as specified by the City Council. Appeal forms may be found online at www.malibucity.org/ planningforms or in person at City Hall, or by calling (310) 456-2489, extension 246.
COASTAL COMMISSION APPEAL – For projects appealable to the Coastal Commission, an aggrieved person may appeal the Planning Commission’s approval to the Coastal Commission within 10 working days of the issuance of the City’s Notice of Final Action. Appeal forms may be found online at www.coastal.ca.gov or in person at the Coastal Commission South Central Coast District office located at 89 South California Street in Ventura, or by calling 805585-1800. 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.
Maureen Tamuri, Interim Planning Director
Publish Date: May 8, 2025 MALIBU 102
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU PLANNING COMMISSION
The Malibu Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on MONDAY, June 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA and via teleconference on the project identified below.
EXTENSION OF COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 17-076, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AMENDMENT NO. 21-002, VARIANCE NOS. 17-028, 17-029, 17-030 AND 17-042, SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 17-047, AND MINOR MODIFICATION NO. 17-015 - A request to extend the Planning Commission’s approval for construction of a new 4,724 square foot, two-story, single-family residence, with a 447 square foot attached two-car garage, water feature, swimming pool, spa, decks, rooftop deck, grading, retaining walls, entry gate, landscaping, hardscape, permanent water well, two 10,000-gallon water tanks and onsite wastewater treatment system; including variances for development in ESHA, for a greater than 50 percent reduction of the front yard setback for the two water tanks, for construction on slopes steeper than 2.5 to 1, and for retaining walls in excess of six feet in height up to 15.2 feet, a site plan review for the residence to reach a maximum height of 24 feet with a flat roof, and a minor modification for an up to 50 percent reduction of the required front yard setback for the residence
Location: 4140 Encinal Canyon Road
APN: 4473-025-013
Zoning: Rural Residential-Five Acre (RR-5)
Applicant: Marmol Radziner
Owner: Ermbella Estates, LLC
Appealable to: City Council
Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301(a) and 15303(e)
Extension Filed: April 30, 2025
Case Planner: Courtney Brown, Associate Planner (310) 456-2489, extension 268 cbrown@malibucity.org
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).
Extension requests will be presented on consent calendar based on staff’s recommendation but any person wishing to be heard may request at the beginning of the meeting to have the application addressed separately. Please see the recording secretary before start of the meeting to have an item removed from consent calendar.
A written staff report will be available at or before the hearing for the 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.
LOCAL APPEAL – A decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council by an aggrieved person by written statement setting forth the grounds for appeal.
An appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within ten days following the date of action (15 days for tentative maps) for which the appeal is made and shall be accompanied by an appeal form and filing fee, as specified by the City Council. Appeal forms may be found online at www.malibucity.org/ planningforms or in person at City Hall, or by calling (310) 456-2489, extension 246.
IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Maureen Tamuri, Interim Planning Director
Publish Date: May 8, 2025
MALIBU 103
23465 CIVIC CENTER WAY BUILDING 9, MALIBU, CA 90265
If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization
This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime).
Signed, STEPHANIE ZENKER, OWNER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 5/1/2025
NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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2025087163
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ST. AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
28211 PACIFIC COAST HWY, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):
Registered Owner(s):
THE RECTOR WARDENS AND VESTRY OF THE PARISH OF SAINT AIDAN IN MALIBU
28211 PACIFIC COAST HWY, MALIBU, CA 90265
If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization CA
This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/1950
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime).
Signed, THE RECTOR WARDENS AND VESTRY OF THE PAR-
ISH OF SAINT AIDAN IN MALIBU, JOYCE STICKNEY, CEO
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 4/30/2025
NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON
WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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2025073534
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SPARKO SWEETS
3207 POMONA BLVD., POMONA, CA 91768, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): 3722075
Registered Owner(s): UNITY FOCUS
3207 POMONA BLVD., POMONA, CA 91768
If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization CA
This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/2018
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, UNITY FOCUS, JERRY ZHOU, PRESIDENT
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 4/11/2025 NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU PLANNING COMMISSION
The Malibu Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on MONDAY, June 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA and via teleconference on the project identified below.
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 25-002 – The Planning Commission will consider amendments to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Malibu Municipal Code to stimulate economic recovery for local businesses as a result of impacts from the 2025 Palisades Fire, specifically related to Temporary Use Permits and Sign Permits
Location: Citywide Project Case Planner: Tyler Eaton, Principal Planner (310) 456-2489, extension 273 teaton@malibucity.org
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21080.9, CEQA does not apply to activities and approvals by the City as necessary for the preparation and adoption of a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to the Malibu Municipal Code. The ZTA is not a project within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, because it has no potential to result in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly as the uses being considered are temporary in nature. The ZTA does not authorize any specific development or installation on any specific piece of property within the City’s boundaries.
Moreover, when and if an application for a Temporary Use Permit or Sign Permit is submitted, the City will at that time conduct preliminary review of the application in accordance with CEQA. Alternatively, even if the ZTA was a “project” within the meaning of State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, it is exempt from CEQA. CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility of effects on the environment, the project is not subject to CEQA. The changes to the temporary use and sign permit regulations may allow for temporary development to which requirements of restoration to a site’s original state will be required.
A written staff report will be available at or before the hearing for the project. All persons wishing to address the 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.
2025087976
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:
MALIBU LEADERSHIP ATELIER
23465 CIVIC CENTER WAY BUILDING 9, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):
Registered Owner(s): STEPHANIE ZENKER
IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Maureen Tamuri, Interim Planning Director
Publish Date: May 8, 2025
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Pepperdine’s Winder named Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Coach
Year
He led the Waves to a conference tournament championship and clinched an NCAA Tournament berth
By McKENZIE JACKSON
Pepperdine Waves men’s volleyball coach
Jonathan Winder was named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Coach of the Year on April 29.
The Waves head coach of three seasons was tapped for the accolade two days after he guided the Waves to the MPSF Tournament championship.
Winder, the 2007 American Volleyball Coaches Association National Player of the Year during his four seasons as a standout college player volleyball player for the Waves, said winning the top player honor is different from winning the top coach award.
“As a coach, you never know,” he said. “I could coach great, but we lose all our games. It could go both ways. It’s a nice honor.”
Winder credited his coaching award to his coaching staff, which includes associate head coaches Matthew Pollock and Luke Reynolds, assistant
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coach Will Craft, and legendary coach Marv Dun -
phy, the Waves head coach emeritus.
“I’m not coaching this team by myself,” he said.
“It’s a privilege to work with these coaches and to help the players get better. It’s been special to be with this group.”
Winder has led the Waves to a 20-9 record so far this year, which includes 11 wins over ranked teams.
Three of those wins occurred during the Waves’ run to the MPSF Tournament championship, which was held at Pepperdine’s Firestone Fieldhouse in front of energetic crowds. Pepperdine beat 11th-ranked Grand Canyon, second-ranked UCLA, and USC, ranked fifth, to win the tournament for the seventh time.
Winder said claiming the tournament title was a better honor than winning Coach of the Year.
“It was amazing,” he said. “The environment was so special. Having a thousand students standing and screaming the whole time, it was a very intense atmosphere. It always feels good to beat USC and UCLA. It was neat to see the support for men’s volleyball here at Pepperdine. It was special.”
The Waves garnered a fifth seed in the NCAA tournament after the MPSF victory. Pepperdine will take on fourth-seeded Loyola Chicago on May 8 at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio, at 4:30 p.m.
Loyola Chicago defeated Pepperdine 3-2 earlier this season.
Winder’s Coach of the Year award came a few days before five Waves players were announced as AVCA
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All-Americans. Redshirt junior Ryan Barnett, an outside hitter, was named to the All-American first team; junior libero Jacob Reilly and freshman outside hitter Cole Hartke were named to the All-American second team; and graduate student setter Gabe Dyer and redshirt sophomore middle blocker James Eadie were named honorable mention All-Americans.
Winder said all the players improved this season.
“They all got better on their own path,” he said. “It will be fun to watch both of them play alongside other top players in the U.S. and compete against some of the best in the world in their age groups.”
Hartke was named the MPSF Freshman of the Year and was lone freshman named to the All-MPSF first team. Barnett was also named to the first team and Reilly was named to the second team. Dyer was selected as an honorable mention All-MPSF performer.
Additionally, Barnett was selected as the AVCA National Player of the Week on April 29 for his play in the MPSF Tournament title. He rang up 57 kills on a .328 hitting percentage, 14 digs, seven blocks, five assists, and two aces in Pepperdine’s three wins.
Hartke and freshman Grant Lamoureux were named to USA Volleyball National Teams on April 30.
Lamoureux was one of 28 players named to the U.S. Boys U19 National Team that will train June 1-7 at the National Team Training Center in Anaheim. At the end of training, 12 athletes will be selected to compete at the 2025 NORCECA Boys U19 Pan American Cup, and another 12 will compete at the
2025 FIVB Boys U19 World Championship.
Hartke was tapped for the U.S. Men’s U21 National Team. The squad will compete in the NORCECA Men’s U21 Pan American Cup and the FIVB Men’s U21 World Championship. Hartke played on the NORCECA U21 Continental Championship team that won gold last year.
Winder said Hartke and Lamoureux were two of the nation’s top volleyball players in high school and have improved during their time on the Waves’ roster.
“They have lots of awards and accolades coming their way,” he said.
Pepperdine had three matches canceled in January due to the devasting Palisades Fire, which ripped through Pacific Palisades and parts of Malibu. The injury bug also bit the squad this season, which resulted in 15 to 16 different players being featured in the squad’s starting lineup throughout their campaign.
Despite the adversity, Winder said, the Waves believed in themselves.
“Faith has been a big part of it — we are a Christian university,” he said. “In general, the belief the guys have in one another and the faith they had in the process of getting better — pulling for one another — was strong. We continued to work and support one another. This is a special group.”
The coach said Pepperdine must play with grit, passion, energy, and skill in the NCAA Tournament.
“We have to serve and pass really well,” Winder said. “We have to play to our strengths and keep lots of pressure on our opponent.”
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