Malibu Chili Cook-Off draws chili enthusiasts
The 42nd annual Malibu Chili Cook-Off kicked off this Labor Day weekend with fiery flavors and family fun. The beloved event transformed Malibu into a culinary and entertainment hotspot and drew chili enthusiasts, local businesses, and thrill-seeking lovers from around Southern California.
On Saturday, the event held the 5th annual Johnny Strange Legacy mini-ramp skate competition, where over $5,000 in cash prizes were awarded. Skaters in intermediate and advanced levels were able to show off their skills.
Professional skateboarder and filmmaker Vern Laird was on the mic at the skate competition and was giving out cash for tricks.
“The women’s skating was really good compared to the previous years. I feel like the women’s skating is always advancing because the amount of progression is very rapid and so that was pretty exciting for me to see personally,” Laird said. “It’s always sad when a skater passes, but it’s also great to honor him (Johnny Strange) this way and to help grow skateboarding here within the Malibu community. I know there’s a skate park here, but I know we can get a bigger and better one and grow skateboarding as a whole.”
Senate Bill 1297 (SB 1297), a bill to increase safety along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, has successfully passed California Legislature and is now headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for final approval. Authored by Senator Ben Allen and co-authored by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, Senate Bill 1297 aims to significantly enhance road safety by establishing
Laird also hopes competition inspires people to skate.
“Just more exposure to how much fun we’re having here, hopefully inspires someone to pick up a skateboard,” he said.
On Sunday, winners of the 2024 Malibu Chili Cook-Off were
attended the first few meetings.
Making PCH safer for bicyclists, parking improvements, and reducing the speed limit became Malibu residents’ top priority at the latest Caltrans PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study workshop on Aug. 28.
Residents and community members had another opportunity to share their suggestions and concerns on the improvements that have been proposed so far.
The group discussion followed up with last month’s improvements ideas, and the workshops have been attended by the same residents who have
“Given the dangers of PCH, the community’s indifference is unacceptable. We’re all busy, but ensuring our safety demands more effort. It’s not up to someone else. It’s up to you. If we don’t speak up for our future, we lose the right to complain when problems arise,” Malibu resident and co-founder of the Emily Shane Foundation Michel Shane said in his latest Letter to the Editor. “It’s easy to get lost in our routines, but this issue affects everyone. It’s time to raise our voices. Or would you rather bury someone you love?”
The group mainly focused on the 22-mile stretch within Malibu city limits. Options included reducing of speed, adding landscape medians, more sidewalks, paved shoulders, turn
It’s not too late to make your voice heard and provide feedback on what the City of Malibu should do with open, undeveloped land: Phase 2 of the Community Lands Project is now underway.
After months of meetings and community engagement, this next phase of the project will collect specific feedback on the types of categories Malibu residents envision for sites that could be developed on city-owned property.
There are five properties up for consideration for development. The sites include what is known as the Chili Cook-Off property, the La Paz lot, and the Triangle lot close by at PCH and Webb Way, all in the Malibu Civic Center area; the Heathercliff lot in Point Dume, and the Trancas lot in west Malibu.
The latest community meeting on Aug. 28 at City Hall was not as well attended as when nearly 100 people showed up to the first meeting in May earlier this year, but the meeting was attended by Councilmembers Marianne Riggins and Paul
Grisanti, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Dane Skophammer, city managers, and a few residents.
Consulting firm Tripepi Smith has been collecting the data on what suggestions have been made for the properties so far. “We collected general feedback from all types of community members,” said consultant Ryder Todd Smith.
Stakeholders including residents, business owners in the community, and people who work in Malibu filled out online forms, surveys and “extensive participation at three community meetings plus popup events” according to Smith.
“If you go on our website malibucommunitylands. org, you’ll see an extensive amount of documentation showcasing all the information that’s been provided for the public on this process so it’s completely transparent to all of our stakeholders,” he continued.
Smith called the feedback “robust. There’s a lot of community passion on this issue.” Two hundred fifty-nine suggestions were received by email and website forms, 322 suggestions were made through in-person meetings, and 210 suggestions were made through a community survey, although only
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Acknowledging the City of Malibu’s Department of Public Safety and the People Concern
Dear Editor, I would like to acknowledge and express my appreciation for the collaborative efforts of the City of Malibu‘s Department of Public Safety’s Luis Flores, The People Concern’s outreach workers, Jimmy Gallardo, and William Alvarado, as well as Housing Coordinator Tiffany Stuart, COG Outreach Worker Gabriel Graham, Lost Hills Sherriff’s Deputy Frank Espinosa, and Malibu CART’s (Community Assistance Resource Team) dedicated volunteers for the amazing work they did on Tuesday, Aug. 27, in helping a group of unhoused individuals divest of unnecessary belong-
ings, return supermarket shopping carts and ultimately move along from in front of the library on Civic Center Way. As we know, there is no one reason for homelessness. And there is no one way to address the many years of fear, trauma, hurt, disappointment, frustration, and distrust — a myriad of unknowns. These folks were out in the open for their own protection. Creating a family. Taking turns to protect each other’s belongings. One gentleman, indeed a gentle man, said he would be “going home” on Tuesday, after an older, fragile woman he had taken under his wing leaves for shelter on Monday.
All had been forewarned that they would need to move from these premises, but still, the
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change is unnerving and unknown. And each and every person was given the time to be heard, to be helped, to be assisted with patience and compassion. They were treated with humanity. This is not a problem that we, in Malibu, can solve. Nor is it our responsibility to do so. But it is our responsibility, morally and socially to do something. “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” (Matt. 25:40). I am proud and grateful to be working with such a wonderful, supportive group of people.
The City of Malibu’s program with the unhoused and the working poor should be a template for other communities. The inclusion of street medicine offered by The Venice Family Clinic has made a dramatic difference in helping people achieve their goals. Our housing success rate far outstrips other communities with far greater resources. Thank you. All of you.
Terry Davis, Malibu CART
Ride to the Flags
Dear Editor, The last city council meeting discussed the Ride to the Flags event at Pepperdine and Bluffs Park. The idea behind the event is worthy, but I question the wisdom of bringing hundreds of motorcycles to Malibu and Bluffs Park along PCH, considering the speeding, reckless driving, and deaths on PCH by vehicles of all types, plus, in this case, the unacceptable roar of motorcycles residents suffer daily.
Lois Lyons, Malibu
Driving Change: A deadly stretch of asphalt might be getting safer
MICHEL SHANE OPINION COLUMNIST
Labor Day is a cherished tradition, often synonymous with family get-togethers and the iconic end-ofsummer Chili Cook-Off. Yet, this year marked an important milestone in our road safety efforts with the introduction of SB 1297. This legislation will allow Malibu to participate in the speed camera pilot program, a five-year initiative promising safety improvements for our community.
The recent passage of SB 1297, led by Senator Ben Allen and co-authored by Jacqui Irwin, Laura Friedman, and Henry Stern, represents a significant turning point for our community. Supported by the City of Malibu’s engagement and advocacy from individuals like myself, this legislation allows the installation of five-speed cameras along PCH. We can feel proud of this progress, but it’s just the start.
It’s essential to activate these cameras quickly. They will not only issue tickets, but also save lives and fund road safety improvements and driver education. This is more than a mere formality. Statistics indicate a decrease in crashes and fatalities by up to 42 percent. It’s a critical step to change PCH from a dangerous stretch into a safe passage. The potential revenue from these cameras is significant, and reinvesting it in road and educational enhancements will make the environment safer for all.
The momentum for change was sparked by the tragic losses of Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir, and Deslyn Williams. Their memories fuel our fight for a safer PCH. We owe it to them to ensure their deaths were not in vain. By committing to change, we can save countless lives. The pain of their loss still echoes through our community, and it’s that pain that drives us to demand better.
At the recent Caltrans meeting about the PCH Phase 2 redevel-
opment plan, only about 70 people attended to shape the future of our main road. Given the dangers of PCH, the community’s indifference is unacceptable. We’re all busy, but ensuring our safety demands more effort. It’s not up to someone else. It’s up to you. If we don’t speak up for our future, we lose the right to complain when problems arise. It’s easy to get lost in our routines, but this issue affects everyone. It’s time to raise our voices. Or would you rather bury someone you love?
I’ve often criticized Caltrans’ inaction, but things have changed. If a slow-moving entity like Caltrans can adapt, we must embrace their newfound awareness. What more can I say? While there’s a chance it’s just lip service, the recent Tuesday meeting felt genuinely sincere and different. Caltrans diligently integrates futuristic technology into its redesigns, proving change is achievable. Rather than merely complaining, we must actively shape our future. The lack of involvement, especially post-Pepperdine tragedies, is concerning. Our input is vital for balanced change that meets everyone’s needs. Simply demanding change isn’t enough; we must participate actively in its creation.
A portion of the discussion highlighted the need for protected bike lanes. Imagine the joy of safe coastal rides if Caltrans includes dedicated lanes in their redesign. Our active participation can make this a reality. Although picturing PCH as a safe haven for cyclists, drivers, and pedestrians might seem like a dream, it’s possible with our dedication.
Proactive engagement is vital. Expressing our concerns and aspirations is essential. Could you reflect on what we’ve achieved by urging officials to implement changes affecting us directly? SB 1297 and SB 1509 have brought crucial safety measures, with one focusing on Malibu and the other on the entire state. These bills
passed due to relentless advocacy and challenging norms.
Moreover, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath exemplifies a no-nonsense attitude toward change. She avoids empty promises or lengthy timelines. Recognizing our community’s long-standing neglect, she is committed to action. We anticipate her insights on PCH’s future at the business roundtable on Friday, Sept. 6, where, like Senator Allen and our other representatives, she insists on actual progress.
Indifference is no longer an option. The time to act is now, beginning with us. Staying engaged, attending meetings, and continually seeking improvement are crucial. Although challenges and setbacks are unavoidable,
giving up is not a choice. We must persevere for ourselves, our children, and in honor of those we’ve lost.
I urge everyone to vote and join the virtual meeting to shape our future. Whether it seems like a dream or reality, every action counts. Our voices matter. Let’s honor the loss by working for a safer PCH for all. Let’s turn our anger and grief into action. Together, we can achieve this. As I’ve often said, “You don’t want to walk in my shoes.”
We are at a crossroads. We can either pursue a path of tragedy and inaction or rise to demand something better. Is this our tipping point? The choice is ours. Let’s choose life and change to create the community Malibu deserves. Let’s make Malibu a fu-
ture model for other cities to emulate. Here is a link to the questionnaire from Caltrans: engage.dot.ca.gov/ l2172.
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The following incidents were reported between:
july 1 - july 31
7/1 | Burglary
A property on Via Vicenta was broken into and a television and laptop were stolen. The victim believes there was a spare key left under the mat where the suspects entered, but was unsure how they entered their property. There were no security cameras available for evidence. The television was worth $1,000, the laptop was worth $600.
7/30 | Burglary Moonshadows Restaurant was broken into and ransacked. A window was shattered, and a door was damaged. The damage was estimated to cost $10,500 to repair. There were no security cameras available for evidence.
7/31 | Burglary
A vehicle parked near Solstice Canyon Road was broken into and the window was shattered. The victim went hiking an upon return, they noticed the window was shattered, and their vintage pouch with an estimated $93, was stolen. The window was estimated to cost $300 to repair. There were no security cameras available for evidence.
7/31 | Burglary
A vehicle parked near Solstice Canyon Road was broken into and a laptop and miscellaneous items were stolen. The victim went hiking and upon return, they noticed their items were stolen. There was no damage made to the vehicle. There were no security cameras available for evidence.
Mountain lion attacks 5-year-old at Malibu Creek State Park
A 5-year-old boy is recovering from injuries suffered over the Labor Day weekend when he was attacked by a mountain lion at Malibu Creek State Park. The boy from Woodland Hills was playing in a picnic area with other children close to his family’s picnic table when the lion pounced on the boy Sunday around 4:30 p.m. The big cat was able to get its jaws around the boy’s head. Nearby adults quickly charged at the lion causing it to release the youngster. Witnesses say the big cat retreated up a tree where it was “euthanized via firearm,” according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Those on scene are calling the unidentified victim’s father a hero for grabbing the mountain lion with his hands and fighting the animal until it released his son.
Hearing in Bohm case continued; 22-year-old does not make appearance in court Wednesday
A longstanding preliminary hearing in the case of the October 2023 car crash that killed four Pepperdine students on Pacific Coast Highway was continued Wednesday. At the Los Angeles Superior Court in Van Nuys on Aug. 28, the lawyer representing 22-year-old Fraser Bohm of Malibu, charged with four counts of murder and gross negligence, asked Judge Diego H. Edber for a continuance in the case. Bohm was not required to make an appearance in court for the pretrial hearing, but Edber is requiring Bohm to appear at the next pretrial hearing scheduled for Oct. 9. Bohm’s attorney, Michael Kraut, in a discovery motion has requested all previous state records of crash incidents that did not include DUIs. Kraut’s defense so far is that his client was the victim of road rage on Oct. 17, 2023, causing him to lose control of his car. That car, with Bohm behind the wheel, crashed into parked cars along PCH. The crash resulted in the deaths of Asha Weir, Deslyn Williams, Niamh Rolston, and Peyton Stewart. Some of the victims’ friends and family were in court Wednesday. Bohm remains free on a $4 million bond.
Teenage heartthrob from ‘Gidget’
movies dies
The actor who played the original “Moondoggie” in the popular “Gidget” movies that helped popularize surfing in the late ’50s and early ’60s has died. Born James William Ercolani, James Darren died in his sleep at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was 88. The actor, who gained fame, as the Gidget character’s love interest, also sang the film’s title song plus others in the movie franchise. He had a chart-topping hit with 1961’s “Goodbye Cruel World.” Darren transitioned his career to television acting with co-starring roles in “TJ Hooker” and “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and then to directing numerous television shows. Darren was the father of three children including televi -
NEWS BRIEFS
sion reporter Jim Moret 2024 Homeless Count shows a reduction in people experiencing homelessness in the City of Malibu
The City of Malibu continues to see a reduction in people experiencing homelessness. The continued decline underscores the city’s unwavering commitment to address homelessness through innovative strategies, support services and community collaboration.
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) has released the official numbers for the 2024 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, which show a Countywide decline of 0.27 percent to 75,312 people experiencing homelessness (PEH). In Service Planning Area (SPA) 5, which includes the City of Malibu, there was decrease of 19 percent to 5,383 PEH. In the City of Malibu, LAHSA’s raw data showed 69 PEH, a slight increase from the 51 PEH previously reported by the city following the Homeless Count earlier this year. The increase is attributed to app coding errors that resulted in lost data within the Homeless Count app at the time of reporting the initial raw data.
“Our proactive, service-driven approach recognizes the need to provide meaningful services and help people off the streets and into housing, as well as the need to address the impacts to public safety, public health and quality of life that homelessness has on our community,” Malibu Mayor Doug Stewart said in a press release. “It is inspiring to see the results, and I am grateful for the strong partnerships with our Homeless Outreach team, Sheriff’s Department, community members and other partner agencies for making this possible.”
On Jan. 24, 18 volunteers participated in the event alongside the city’s Homeless Outreach Team through The People Concern and staff. Volunteers were assigned to a group that covered a particular census-designated area within the city limits to look for individuals, families, cars, RVs, tents, and makeshift shelters. The data follows reports that the city’s Homeless Outreach Team has continuously helped PEH in Malibu exit homelessness through placement in permanent and interim housing, or family reunification.
For more information about the city’s efforts to address homelessness, contact Public Safety Liaison Luis Flores at lflores@ malibucity.org or call 310-4562489, ext. 236 or visit the Homelessness webpage: www.MalibuCity.org/Homelessness
Sea-level rise policy summit scheduled for Sept. 5-6
The annual Smart Coast California Policy Summit will take place Sept. 5 and 6 in Newport Beach, and as always, it will feature a wide range of speakers and panels to provide the latest information about sea level rise and ways to address it along the
California coast.
Elected officials and decision-makers will present what is working, what isn’t, and the direction our communities are taking to address SLR. Expert panels will present the environmental, legal, scientific, planning policy, and engineering considerations that inform effective decision-making in our coastal communities as we prepare for rising seas in California. Learn from and collaborate with planners, government officials, and coastal stakeholders throughout California on one of the most important challenges confronting our state.
Preeminent experts will present their knowledge and engage in critical discussions on coastal adaptation policy in California. The summit will consist of multiple panels on topics essential for smart sea-level rise planning:
• Year in Review: Progress, Insights, and Future Directions for Local Coastal Projects: Local government representatives will provide updates on coastal programs discussed at last year’s summit and other ongoing programs.
• California’s Coastal Future: An Update from the Coastal Commission Executive Team including Executive Director Kate Huckelbridge, Ph.D; Chief Department Director Madeline Cavalieri; Environmental Scientist Kelsey Ducklow; and Statewide Planning Manager Erin Prahler.
• Adapting at the Local Level: Neighborhood Strategies for Coastal Resilience: The CalCities Coastal Cities committee leadership will present their most recent findings and address ongoing efforts to coordinate policies at the local and state levels on issues related to sea level rise mitigation efforts and land use policies. This panel will consider the importance of statewide consistency and the flexibility needed when addressing unique coastal conditions.
• Neighborhood Scale Workgroup: The Coastal Cities panel will be joined by members of Coastal Commission staff to continue the conversation on the combined efforts of the organizations through the Neighborhood Scale Workgroup.
• From Data to Impact: A Discussion of California Projects: Scientific Basis of Climate Change — What is the newest science we are working on? What is working, what is being tested, and the future of coastal projects, including updated data and trends.
• Sea Level Rise and the Law: Addressing Liability, Property Rights, and Regulation: Preeminent attorneys will consider the legal implications of coastal adaptation and management alternatives.
• Summit Closing Speaker: Dr. Laura Engeman, Coastal Resilience Specialist, Center for Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD, California Sea Grant. To register and for additional information, please contact Smart Coast Executive Director Marta Golding Brown at mgbrown@ smartcoastca.org or by phone at (661) 916-5844.
Community Lands
Project Phase 2: Give your input
The City of Malibu has completed Phase 1 of the Community Lands Project, its extensive community outreach and engagement program regarding the future use of five city-owned community lands. The city is now moving into Phase 2 to narrow down the feedback received and identify the types of uses the community envisions for each specific land.
“The participation from our community has been tremendous. This process is about creating spaces that will truly serve our community’s needs for generations. Every voice matters as we work together to shape Malibu’s future,” said Malibu Mayor Doug Stewart. “The feedback from Phase 1 provides a strong foundation for more targeted discussions in Phase 2. We’re excited to dive deeper into the community’s vision for each specific land, which will help us determine the next steps in October.”
The city received 322 suggestions at three in-person meetings and three pop-up events, 259 recommendations via email and website forms and 201 re-
sponses to the community survey. Based on this input, the city has identified the most frequent suggestions received to develop 10 categories of potential uses for further consideration in Phase 2.
Phase 2 will take place beginning mid-August through September and will focus on determining which of the 10 categories the community prefers for each of the five lands. In addition to gathering feedback via email and the updated website form at malibucommunitylands. org/contact-us, the city is hosting another round of in-person events and plans to conduct another community survey.
Upcoming Community Meetings: Thursday, Sept. 5, at 5:30 p.m. — Trancas Land, 6103 Trancas Canyon Road
• Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 10:00 a.m. — Chili Cook-Off Land, 23575 Civic Center Way For more information about the project, including maps and details for each community land, and how to participate in Phase 2, please visit MalibuCommunityLands. org and sign up for email updates at MalibuCity.org/ CommunityLandsEnotify
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sat sep 7
SUMMER POETRY JUBILATIONS
Join Ann Buxie at Summer Jubilations this Saturday, Sept. 7, at 2 p.m. at the Malibu Library. A gathering themed to celebrate joy in a time of whelming possibilities, to give voice to the true nature of vitality modeled on the natural world, and to attend to the power of love and joy. The gathering features selected poets, Sophie and Jolynn Regan, an open mic, and conversation. The event is complimentary, and reservations are not required. For more information, visit the poetry webpage at Malibucity.org.
A CALL 2 PEACE ENSEMBLE AT MALIBU MUSIC
Experience a mesmerizing evening
sun sep 8
RIDE TO THE FLAGS
Nearly 500 motorcycle riders, including military veterans, will cruise for the 17th annual Ride to the Flags, an escorted motorcycle ride down PCH to honor the lives lost on 9/11 and those who have been injured in military service will take place this year on Sunday, Sept. 8, at 11:30 a.m. at Alumni Park, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. Please park near the intersection of PCH and Malibu Canyon Road.
thu sep 12
CALTRANS VIRTUAL WORKSHOP FOR PCH PLAN FEASIBILITY STUDY
All community members are invited to attend virtual workshops to learn about and give input on Caltrans’ PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. Registration and meeting link can be found on the citie’s website malibucity.org.
Call-in Number: (408) 418-938 Access Code: 2489 232 0266 Password: 78575857
CALENDAR
WORKSHOP
Learn ways to help release tension and stress, balance energy in the body, and promote a sense of well-being. Instructed by The Mindry. First workshop is on Sept. 14: Flow Yoga and Meditation from 9 to 10:30 a.m.; followed by Reiki Soundbath on Oct. 16 from 4:30 to 6 p.m., and Manifestation Meditation on Nov. 6 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Register online at parksrecreation. ci.malibu.ca.us/default.aspx.
sun sep 15
SIXTH
ANNUAL SAFETY AND PREPAREDNESS FAIR AT MALIBU CITY HALL
The free event, coordinated by the city and the Community Emergency Response Team, is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the City Hall parking lot. Information will be provided concerning a broad assortment of public safety and disaster preparedness topics, including PCH safety, traffic safety, bicycle safety, animal safety, homelessness, and disaster preparedness. The fair’s highlights include 30-minute public safety training opportunities, emergency preparedness supplies and services vendors, and wildfire insurance information.
in invite the community to the Annual Interfaith Prayer & Pastry on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Malibu/ Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station, 27050 Agoura Road, Agoura. Share reflections on the wellness and safety of our communities and real-time crime and disaster center tour. Sponsored by the LASD Malibu/Lost Hills Station. Speakers include Capt. Jennifer Seetoo, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Malibu/Lost Hills Station, and more. Please email RSVP to: losthills.howgroup@gmail.com. No later than Tuesday, Sept. 10.
MALIBU LIBRARY SPEAKER SERIES
Dr. Safiya Noble is a 2021 MacArthur Fellow, a recipient of the NAACP-Archewell Digital Civil Rights Award, and author of the highly acclaimed “Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism.”
Noble’s research focuses on how digital media impacts our lives and intersects with issues of race, gender, culture, and technology. In this talk, she will discuss her book and delve into issues ranging from
Saturdays, Sept. 21, and Sept. 28, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Registration is open online at MalibuCity.org/ Register. Instructed by the Malibu Divers. Scuba gear is provided.
EASTWOOD RANCH GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION
Join Eastwood Ranch on Saturday, Sept 21, from 12 to 4 p.m. for the grand opening of the long-awaited Eastwood Ranch Rescue & Adoption Center in Agoura Hills. The event will feature tours of the new facility, meet and adopt pets, raffle prizes, goodie bags, and more. The address is 28260 Dorothy Drive, Agoura Hills. For more information, please see eastwoodranch.org
CAFFEINATED VERSE
Hosted by Malibu Poet Laureate Nathan Hassall, Caffeinated Verse is a monthly poetry workshop that includes featured reader Ronald Koertge, followed by an open mic format. The workshops are open to poets of all levels. On Saturday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Malibu Library.
ONGOING
FARMERS MARKET
The Malibu Farmers Market
available at Westward Beach.
MEET THE MAKERS: SIP & SHOP AT THIRD SPACE
Shop our local, handmade, and sustainable products while getting to know our local creatives and the story behind their brands at Third Space every third Sunday of the month. The next one is on Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. in partnership with Malibu Village Books.
TOTAL BODY WORKOUT
A comprehensive low-impact strengthening class targeting all the major muscles of the upper and lower body with special attention to form, stabilization, core strength, and balance. Please bring your own hand weights and yoga mats. Instructed by Jackline Daneshrad. The classes are from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Sept. 3, Oct. 1, and Nov. 5. $5 per class. Pre-registration 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 at 9:00 a.m. This
Offering a lifeline
The role of grants in facilitating small local business
success
By BARBARA BURKE Special to The Malibu Times
In the competitive California business landscape, it’s beneficial for local businesses to regularly research grant opportunities offered by federal, state, county, and local governments, foundations, and corporations. California grants for small businesses can provide a critical source of financial support without requiring repayment or diluting equity and they may help applicants secure loans with very low interest, often with flexible terms.
The California grants sector can be aptly described as a milieu where the early bird gets the worm because — although all applicants face the same submittal deadlines, educating oneself about what grants are available enables one to maximize the chances of success by ensuring he presents a proposal that is complete, comprehensive and interesting
City of Malibu to host ‘Derek Schimming: An Artist Retrospective’
The City of Malibu Arts Commission invites all of Malibu to the free opening reception of the city’s fall public art exhibition at the Malibu City Gallery, “Derek Schimming: An Artist Retrospective” on Sept. 14.
The exhibition is a tribute to Derek Schimming, a beloved Malibu artist with a deep love for surfing and belief in its healing powers. Schimming passed
enough to catch the eye of grant award decision makers.
Successfully navigating the grant application process
The first step in earning a grant award is to research funding possibilities by understanding a grant’s eligibility criteria and confirming that one’s business model and business plan align with the grant’s purpose. Grant eligibility criteria often are based on business size, type, industry, location and the grant’s central purpose.
Perhaps a business is in a research and development effort that matches a grant that is tailored for sectors for innovation or green technology. Small Business Innovation Research grants target high-tech startups and foster innovation through funding research and development efforts. SBIR’s program fosters high-tech entrepreneurship by subsidizing the challenging initial phases of proof-of-concept and development, thereby empowering small businesses to bring their high-tech solutions to scale. Similarly, National Institute of Standards and Technology grants support small businesses in
tions, through paint and canvas. Working primarily with oils and acrylics, Schimming’s non-traditional methods and style produced unique and vivid works with layers of detail and depth.
“Derek Schimming’s art was a reflection of his vibrant spirit and profound connection to Malibu,” Malibu Mayor Doug Stewart commented. “His works captured the unique essence of our community. As we gather to celebrate Derek’s life and artistic legacy, we remember not only his incredible talent but also his dedication to enriching our town. His influence on Malibu’s artistic landscape will continue to inspire us all.”
developing and commercializing innovative technologies.
Perhaps an organization needs support to fund operational expenses and has no idea what resources are available. Two statewide programs are of particular assistance. The California Association for Micro Enterprise Opportunity (CAMEO) notes that local small businesses have a multiplier effect on their local economies that is twice that of big national chains. CAMEO focuses on strengthening local economies by supporting entrepreneurship through access to capital, including grants. “Annually, CAMEO members serve about 200,000 very small businesses with training, business and credit assistance and loans,” CAMEO’s very informative website states, adding, “These firms — largely startups with less than five employees — support or create more than 300,000 new jobs in California and generate a total of $15 billion in economic activity.” Readers can sign up to get news on training, conferences and funding at cameonetwork.org.
The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) administers programs that are specifically tailored for businesses, providing numerous incentives, potentially aligning with a diverse array of business goals and regional development initiatives. GO-Biz’ team of business
Fifteen of Schimming’s large ab active board member.
“Derek Schimming: An Artist Retrospective” will be on display from Sept. 16 through Oct. 25.
The community is invited to join the free opening reception on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 12 to 2 p.m. at City Hall to celebrate Schimming and his work. City Hall is located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and live music by the Martini Kings. RSVPs are not required.
Arts Commission Chair Fireball Tim Lawrence spoke about Schimming’s commitment to Malibu: “Derek Schimming was a shining example of the
consultants can guide readers through the available tax credits, grants and financing assistance options at no cost.
Preparing documentation
The second, pivotal step in drafting a compelling grant application is to draft a grant proposal, including a clear statement of purpose which consists of a narrative that incisively educates the grant funders about why a business meets their objectives.
Detailing the history of a business, the services or products it offers, and the specific outcomes one hopes to achieve with a grant assists funders assess the potential effectiveness of awarding a grant. A comprehensive business plan outlining business goals and strategies as well as market analyses and financial projections must also be submitted.
Most grants also require submission of financial statements, tax returns, and proof of business ownership.
The third, equally pivotal step, is to provide those who write letters of recommendation endorsing an application to write a narrative that successfully resonates with application reviewers.
After submitting a grant application, it is prudent to follow up to ensure your grant application is complete.
If one is lucky enough to receive a grant
children, and the betterment of the town we cherish. He will be greatly missed.”
The Malibu City Gallery is on the lower level of Malibu City Hall (23825 Stuart Ranch Road) and is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the gallery is free. Tickets and RSVPs are not required.
For more information, visit MalibuArtsCommission.org/MalibuFallExhibit.
Fall Recreation Guide and City Newsletter mailed, also available online
award, it is imperative to manage the stimulus funds strategically, engage the business community when using the funding, meticulously track how use of the funding achieved the goals stated in a grant application and to ensure that all required post-award data and reports are timely and completely submitted. The best post-award report details increases in social media engagement, website traffic, and sales revenue attributable to the grant funding.
Overall, identifying and understanding grants and their potential impact on a business is imperative for organizations seeking financial support. By leveraging grants and other funding, local businesses can navigate the competitive business landscape by securing the necessary funds to thrive.
Resources concerning grants that are available to small California businesses include the California Small Business Development Center, which provides confidential advising and interactive training and can connect tech entrepreneurs with information concerning grants as well as potential venture capital resources. The California Office of the Small Business Advocate administers grant programs for small businesses of all types as well as for nonprofits and eligible community organizations that support and promote entrepreneurship.
Programs in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu, bird watching and nature journaling at Legacy Park, complimentary wellness workshops with The Mindry, Discover Scuba, Parent and Me programs, poetry workshops, senior programs and water polo. The Recreation Guide also includes information for upcoming special events including the film screening of “My Ascension” in partnership with the Malibu Library Speaker Series, Senior Resource Fair, Tiny Tot Olympics and Halloween Bu Bash Carnival.
The City’s Fall 2024 Recreation Guide and City Newsletter is available online at MalibuCity.org/CommunityServices and was mailed to Malibu residents the week of Aug. 12. The guide features the city’s
LOCAL NEWS
City, CERT to hold Malibu’s sixth annual safety and preparedness fair
Sept. 15 event will provide wildfire insurance information, safety training, and earthquake
simulator
By BARBARA BURKE Special to the Malibu Times
Given that there have been some relatively significant earthquakes in Southern California in the past several weeks, disaster preparedness is top of mind for many Malibu residents.
There will be something for everyone interested in proactively preparing for disasters at the City of Malibu’s sixth annual safety and preparedness fair, an event that focuses on helping the community prepare for wildfires, earthquakes, and other disasters.
The free event, coordinated by the city and the Community Emergency Response Team, is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the City Hall parking lot. Attendees will receive information concerning a broad assortment of public safety and disaster preparedness topics, including PCH safety, traffic safety, bicycle safety, animal safety, homelessness, and disaster preparedness.
The fair’s highlights include 30-minute public safety training opportunities, vendors’ emergency preparedness supplies and services that are available, and how homeowners can mitigate wildfire hazards to apply for insurance.
At its booth, International Protective Service Global will highlight some of its newest technology that can help detect fires and other disasters early, thus saving residents precious time to prepare their properties and, if necessary, to evacuate. fires, landslides, and other disasters, IPS Global offers aerial intelligence, including drones that can detect a fire or other disaster at their inception, aircraft to help fight fires and assist in victim recovery,” Aaron T. Jones, founder of IPS Global said. “We provide our clients the very best in cutting-edge technology, drones,
family, ranging from property protection to personal protection and disaster support.”
Find out what’s up with the Fire Brigade program
The safety fair will also showcase many other individual booths highlighting the offerings by various other vendors in the disaster preparedness space, as well as booths manned by representatives of Volunteers on Patrol, CERT,
Some residents may be wondering what progress has been made with the Community Brigade Pilot Program, a public and private sector collaboration for wildlife urban interface areas such as Malibu. Readers may recall that Malibu native Keegan Gibbs has spearheaded the pilot program in Malibu and beyond. The program
has divided Malibu into regions, including Malibu West, Pt. Dume, Big Rock, Hidden Hills, Corral Canyon, Topanga Canyon, and County Line.
“Keegan Gibbs, Los Angeles County Assistant Fire Chief Drew Smith, and I all spoke at the Natural Hazards Conference in Boulder last month and we were the keynote speakers for the International Association of
Fire Chiefs Wildland Urban Interface conference recently,” said Brent Woodworth, chairman and CEO of the Los Angeles Emergency Preparedness Foundation.
“The whole Fire Brigade program is moving ahead very successfully — we just conducted several interviews for possible volunteers on Aug. 16. Those who are interested in joining the brigade who pass the first round of interviews then proceed to an in-person interview with a fire captain and one of our team members. After that, we will choose the finalists, whereupon we will conduct background checks and provide training.”
LAEPF usually shares a booth at local disaster preparedness events with the Los Angeles Participants at the event will be able to experience what an earthquake might feel like in the fair’s earthquake simulator, an experience that brings a whole new meaning to the old adage, “Forewarned is forearmed” for sure! When one knows what he might experience during an earthquake, it’s easier to prepare.
Tiny tykes can touch a truck, an opportunity that is always popular with Malibu’s littlest residents. Youth who are elementary-aged and older will be able to learn about disaster preparedness as well.
Those in Malibu who are looking for volunteer opportunities can find several areas to pitch in, make a difference and help the entire community be safe and be prepared whenever a fire, earthquake, landslide, tsunami, or other event arises. Residents who attend may wish to plan to come hungry as there will be food trucks available. If readers are interested in participating in the upcoming event, they should email saflores@malibucity.org
Boonson Schmidt, 14, extinguishes a fire with help from the CERT team at the Safety Expo on June 10, 2023. Photo by Emmanuel Luissi/TMT
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announced for both the vegan and meat chili categories. Attendees tasted and voted for top honors in the meat and vegan categories for the People’s Choice Award.
Boys & Girls Club of Malibu Chief Executive Officer Kasey Earnest welcomed the judges and attendees to the competition.
“Thank you all for being here to come celebrate chili for a cause! That’s what we’re really doing here, we’re celebrating the amazing chili makers,” Earnest said. “One hundred percent of the proceeds go right back to the Boys & Girls Club; we’re raising money for our afterschool programs and, most importantly, our mental health services.”
Chili Preppers had a clean sweep, taking home first place in the meat and vegan category and People’s Choice.
“Another year for a great cause!” Chili Preppers Master Chef Dan Morales said. “The Chili Preppers always do this for the community, 100 percent of the proceeds goes to the Boys & Girls Club, we just have a lot of fun. Come eat some chili, we’ll be back next year, we love it, thank you Malibu!”
Pickles N Peas took home second place and Irv’s Burger took home third place in the meat category.
Duke’s Malibu took home second and My Lai Kitchen took home third in the vegan category.
Judges included Mel Nahas, Ryan Fey, Christopher Tompkins, Skylar Peak, Shelby Meade, Chris Stang, The Malibu Times, Randi Greenberg, Like a Friend Said, Duff Goldman, Marcel Vigneron, Amirah Kassem, Jet Tila, and Ricardo Zarate.
The festival also featured food and entertainment, including an exclusive Town & Country Lounge with DJ sets from DJ Short Shorts and DJ Corey Biggs, a 21-plus experience with craft beers, local wines, and refreshing non-alcoholic options, and an all-new two-step and line dancing lesson offering. The festival included a junior carnival area featuring rides for ages 2-10.
Families enjoyed Family Day on Monday, where the admission price was $20. Kiddos also enjoyed Bubble Hour, which was presented by Bubble Fairy. All proceeds from the event benefitted the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu (BGCM), including its year-round services and Wellness Center. For more information on the Boys & Girls Club visit bgcmalibu.org.
The 42nd Malibu Chili Cook-Off ignited Labor Day weekend with spicy flavors and fun, drawing chili lovers, locals, and thrill-seekers from across Southern California. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT
speed cameras along the PCH. After four Pepperdine students were killed in October 2023 by a speeding motorist while walking along PCH, the demand to make Pacific Coast Highway safer exponentially. The community called on lawmakers to increase safety along the highway. On Nov. 13, 2023, the City Council declared a local state of emergency. Earlier this year, the City Council approved a long-term contract with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to establish a dedicated three-officer traffic enforcement taskforce to patrol PCH in city limits.
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Since the city contracted with the CHP, adding to the LA County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) traffic operations in January, there has been a significant increase in enforcement and progress in reducing injury collisions. CHP and LASD combined issued a total of 4,790 traffic citations for all hazardous driving Jan. 1 to June 30, 74 percent more than the same period last year. They issued 3,404 citations for speeding from Jan. 1 through June 30, 82 percent more than last year. Although the number of collisions hasn’t changed significantly, the combined enforcement efforts of both agencies resulted in 41 injury collisions, a 36 percent decrease over the same period last year.
lanes, speed bumps, building bridges, parking spaces, and roundabouts. Of those, adding sidewalks, medians, parking improvements, and bike lanes have been the main priority to make improvements.
Shane continues to say the importance of community input is vital for a “balanced change that meets everyone’s needs,” and said the most recent meeting felt genuinely sincere and different. “I’ve often criticized Caltrans’ inaction, but things have changed. If a slow-moving entity like Caltrans can adapt, we must embrace their newfound awareness,” he said. “Simply demanding change isn’t enough; we must participate actively in its creation.”
142 of those provided a Malibu address.
In addition to improving the highway, residents have also asked for the implementation of speed cameras to reduce speeding on the PCH. SB 1297 calls for the state to install five speed camera systems along the 21-mile stretch of PCH that passes through Malibu.
“This legislation builds on our efforts that led to Caltrans to spend over $4 million on road safety improvements along PCH over the past year,” Irwin said. “Our work to make Malibu safer and to save lives has only just begun and I’m proud to continue working alongside Senator Allen to champion this important cause.”
Malibu Mayor Doug Stewart highlighted the bill’s importance for the com
Shane said a portion of the discussion highlighted the need for protected bike lanes.
“Although picturing PCH as a safe haven for cyclists, drivers, and pedestrians might seem like a dream, it’s possible with our dedication,” he said.
Executive Director for Streets Are for Everyone
Damian Kevitt is an advocate for bike lanes.
“My concern, as Streets Are For Everyone, is to make sure that the proposed design maximizes safety and reduces fatalities in every way possible, including emergency access in the event of a minor or major disaster,” Kevitt said in an email. “SAFE is not insisting on a two-way cycle track as the best solution considering the types of bike riders who use PCH … the simplicity is that the current space restrictions and frequent driveways would not allow the design of a cycle track that is safe and fast enough for the types of cyclists who are
Based on feedback so far, the consultants came up with 10 categories for suggested usage. In alphabetical order they are: commercial use which includes parking; a community center which could include a senior center, youth center, library, and visitor center; grass sports fields for soccer, football, baseball and softball; housing for workforce and seniors; indoor theater/arts center; open space that could include pathways, trails, and community garden; outdoor amphitheater; pool/splash pad; sport courts for basketball, pickleball, tennis, and bocce; and a category entitled “other” for possible usage as a dog park, skate park, bike trails, or bike park.
“Phase One was about let’s shoot for the stars. Phase two is about let’s get pragmatic,” Smith explained. “What can actually take place
munity, particularly in light of the upcoming anniversary of the tragic incident that claimed the lives of four Pepperdine students on Oct. 17, 2023.
“SB 1297 represents a critical step forward in our ongoing efforts to make Malibu safer for everyone who travels along the Pacific Coast Highway,” he said. “The loss of the four Pepperdine students was a devastating reminder of the dangers posed by speeding. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Senator Ben Allen, Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, and all the advocates, community members, and lawmakers who have worked tirelessly to bring this bill to the governor’s desk. Your dedication and support have been instrumental in
using PCH. This means they will continue to use the road to travel, causing slowdowns for vehicles and defeating the purpose of the safety upgrade.”
Public Works Chair Jo Drummond attended the meeting and is an advocate for bike lanes in Malibu.
“If it existed when my girls were in school we would have rode our bikes to school every day for an hour and kept at least one car off the road,” Drummond said. “I also would have regularly biked to Cross Creek with friends or Ralphs if there was a safe bike lane to travel into town.”
Drummond said she hopes PCH will be safe for her family to bike on PCH instead of driving.
“I know I’m not the only one in Malibu who would love a safe way to travel via bicycle through Malibu,” Drummond said. “With proper parking lots already available for bicyclists at Topanga and
on each property either given zoning and land restrictions or what makes sense for programming relative to the location.”
The Chili Cook-Off site, at more than 9 acres, must have 100 parking spaces available per an agreement with LA Metro from which the city acquired the property. The Triangle property, at just over 1 acre, could be feasible for parking, open space, grass field or other unspecified usage. It also has a requirement for 100 parking spaces. Heathercliff at 19 acres has some unspecified environmental considerations, but is technically feasible for “all categories” of development. An agreement with LA Metro that once owned the property requires 200 parking spaces. Trancas, the largest piece of land at 29.67 acres, is technically feasible for all categories within certain environmental considerations. The La Paz property at 2.3 acres is technically feasible within certain environmental considerations for open space, grass sports fields, or other unspecified usage.
getting us to this point. Now, I urge Gov. Newsom to sign SB 1297 into law so we can start implementing these vital safety measures.”
Senator Ben Allen applauded the Legislature’s passage of SB 1297.
“I’m grateful that my colleagues in the Legislature saw the wisdom and importance of this measure to save lives along the Pacific Coast Highway,” he said. “These speed cameras will play a critical role in minimizing reckless driving on this beautiful but exceedingly dangerous stretch of highway. I am hopeful that Gov. Newsom agrees with the overwhelming support this has received and signs this into law to keep Malibu residents and visitors safe.”
the center of town and Zuma it should definitely reduce the number of cars on PCH and make PCH the boulevard we all desire and reduce speed limits.”
She also said she loved the design prototype presented in the last meeting for the central commercial district of town with the sidewalks, two-way protected bike lanes and landscaped medians still maintaining four lanes so that one lane can always be used for emergencies.
“We need to protect our residents and visitors outside of their cars more than inside their cars it seems and this re-design is the best plan for this,” Drummond said. “In the meantime hopefully, the speed cameras will be approved soon and save more lives from reckless speeding in Malibu.”
The next public engagement workshop is on Sept. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. on Zoom. To learn more, visit Malibucity.org.
In deciding on what amenities residents and stakeholders want to see in Malibu, Deputy City Manager Alexis Brown reminded that other agencies, including the from the county, Coastal Commission, Caltrans, etc., “will be part of the conversation. …if there is development. This is truly the first step because after this comes the council discussion, the weighing of options and directions of staff is what we do next. Part of that goes into the master plan.” Any traffic studies or other reviews by partner agencies will come after development plans are narrowed down.
The next in-person community meeting happens Thursday, Sept. 5, at 5:30 p.m. at the Trancas lot. On Tuesday, Sept. 17, there will be another meeting at the Chili Cook-Off lot at 10 a.m.
“Please tell your friends and check it out,” Smith said about the website, checked daily for input.
Find out more at MalibuCommunityLands.org or email MalibuCommunityLands@MalibuCity.org
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Malibu Life
Synaptic synchronistic synergy
By BARBARA BURKE
Embraced by the towering oaks at Calamigos Ranch, they gathered on a gorgeous Malibu morning at a quintessential healing space, Milestones Recovery Center, a dual diagnosis rehabilitation program, whose apt motto is “recovery is beautiful.”
“Drumboxing is not the next Zumba class,” said volleyball Olympian Christina Hinds of Malibu, who co-founded Drumboxing, an innovative fitness, energizing, empowering, yet calming fitness regime that combines boxing moves with ever-varying rhythmic beats inherent in drumming to help participants achieve flow state, the ultimate state of consciousness where one is most creative and energetically empowered.
“Everyone can improve their neuroplasticity,” Hinds said, referring to the ability of one’s brain to form and reorganize synaptic connections crossing his corpus callosum, an area of the brain that connects the two hemispheres and plays a critical role in motor planning.
Hinds and co-founder, percussionist John Wakefield, note that improving neuroplasticity offers the hope of healing thought clarity to everyone from dyslexics and victims of stroke, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease to those who simply want to euphemistically clear cobwebs in their mental processing.
“Rhythm is the mind identifying and living with patterns — our heartbeat, our breath, the cadence of our speech and our pace of walking,” Wakefield explains, adding
that without participants making processing mistakes, Drumboxing training wouldn’t be effective because the process is not about preparing for a performance. Rather, it’s about improving mental clarity and cognitive processing.
The etymology of the word healing is to make one whole and Drumboxing seeks to help participants heal processing deficiencies and maximize their focus by empowering them to beat their drums in sync with varying patterns and combinations. As one
learns to keep up with the ever-changing beat of music, his brain’s ability to process thoughts and focus improves markedly, Wakefield noted.
The variability of the beat patterns and participants hitting the drums from varying
distances
Nurturing the baby
oak trees
Volunteers spend Saturday morning watering baby oak trees in Topanga
By BENJAMIN HANSON Special to The Malibu Times
As the sun shined on the Santa Monica Mountains, 40 bright orange buckets surrounded a giant water tank on the fire road in Topanga State Park. The cool morning air breezed softly as 20 people gathered at the top of the Santa Ynez Trail.
The Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains (RCDSMM) hosted another Trippet Ranch Tree Care charity event where volunteers spent a couple hours hiking and watering baby oak trees on Saturday, Aug. 24.
There are 250 young oak trees in Topanga State Park being nurtured by the RCD and volunteers.
Before volunteers split off, RCDSMM Conservation Biologist Alyssa Morgan gave instructions and led the group through a warm-up stretching session. Morgan then led everyone to different oak trees scattered along the trails. The trees are surrounded by a small cage of wires to protect them as they grow.
Volunteers carried buckets of water and poured slowly to give the roots enough time to soak it in. According to Morgan, the coast live
sets the Drumboxing regime apart from other workouts, Wakefield and Hinds emphasize, positing that presenting ever vacillating sound patterns is what assists synaptic functioning, making Drumboxing
oak is one of the most important species native to California. Two hundred and fifty species would not exist without it. “These oak woodlands are in a bit of
Special to The Malibu Times
A young volunteer pours water on young oak trees during the Trippet Ranch Tree Care event on Aug. 24 in Topanga. Photos by Benjamin Hanson/TMT
John Wakefield, the creator and co-founder of Drumboxing, led the group on Wednesday morning. Wakefield created this training for professional boxers to improve focus, agility, and adaptability. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT.
PEOPLE
A clean, well-lighted place
MALIBU SEEN
By Benjamin Marcus, Entertainment Editor
After 15,168 hours, the beloved deli formerly known as Malibu Kitchen has been replaced — if that is possible — by Scott’s Malibu Market
www.scottsmalibumarket.com (310) 456-0177
info@scottsmalibumarket.com
8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (for now)
Tesla somehow built the 10-million-square-foot, thoroughly modern Texas Giga electric car factory in two years. Two years! Kind of seems like “Men in Black” don’t it? Scalosian Speed, for you Trekkies.
Similarly, Malibu Kitchen (RIP) closed on Dec. 4, 2022and was gutted and shuttered and papered off like Wonka’s Chocolate Factory and stayed that way for one year and eight months. Inspiring citizens to wonder: “What goes on in there?”
Well kinda like Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, on Tuesday Aug. 27 — one year, eight months and 23 days later — the paper came off the windows and Scott’s Malibu Market opened for business.
On August 29 I met with a Food Critic Who Shall Remain Anonymous (FCWSRA) for lunch to check it out. Walking inside, it was clear why it took 15,168 hours to reopen the doors. It’s like a Wild West saloon was transformed into… What? The British Museum?
Think of “Lawrence of Arabia” when Jackson Bentley asks: Jackson Bentley: “What is it, Major Lawrence, that attracts you personally to the desert?”
T.E. Lawrence: “It’s clean.”
The new Scott’s Malibu Market is clean ... shipshape and Bristol fashion, pristine and shiny as a new penny inside. Now it’s polished concrete floors — the original slab that was under the wood — and a lot of very expensive refrigerators, display cases. A completely different experience from what was there before.
A different experience, but is it a better experience? Sorry Bill, but one of the things that bugged people about Malibu Kitchen was the ordering system. You would approach the counter and order and sometimes the guy taking the order would turn and make the order, leaving everyone else standing and fidgeting in line. Not always, but sometimes. But that was part of the Malibu Kitchen experience. Homey. Old school. Stand in line with Seinfeld and Lorraine Bracco.
Scott’s Market is thoroughly modern. There’s two different counters — one for coffee and pastry, the other for sandwiches and salads, but you can order anything from either. Order from the nice lady at the cash register, pay, take a number and sit outside — no inside seating — and watch the world go by.
On this day, there were lots of lights and sirens between Live Wire and First Bank. Jumped on the e-bike to check it out and it appeared to be someone struggling with drugs, locked in a Hummer H3 with a lot of sheriff’s and paramedics trying to word-pry him out. That went on for quite a while.
Back at the table, the FCWSRA got stuck into a breakfast burrito with bacon.
I inquired with some Vincent Vega shtick from “Pulp Fiction:”
“That’s a $20 burrito? That’s a tortilla with eggs and potato and cheese and peppers and onions and avocado and salsa?”
The FCWSRA nodded.
Italy, Part I:
I continued with the shtick: “They put bourbon in that?”
The FCWSRA chewed as he nodded no. “Bacon,” he shticked.
“If I’m going to pay $20 plus tax for a burrito, I want my bacon. Because bacon tastes goooooood.”
I said: “The point of Mexican food is it’s meant to be inexpensive, right? So that’s a $20 burrito? How is it?”
“It’s pretty fricking good,” the FCWSRA Vincent Vegaed. “I don’t know if it’s worth $24 with tax, but it’s pretty fricking good.”
I ordered what I used to call “The AC Special” back in the Malibu Kitchen days: An H&H bagel with smoked salmon, a little bit of cream cheese, tomatoes, onions and capers. Yum.
The Bagel and Lox Sandwich promised a similar experience as the AC Special and one could only hope: Sliced Nova lox, cream cheese, fresh tomato & onions. What came out was a nice sesame bagel brimming with the lox and the cream cheese, but no capers. There was a little container of coleslaw and some pickles.
So, not the AC Special we all knew and loved, because lox and bagel without capers is like a day without sunshine.
(Scott said if you want capers with your bagel and lox, just ask.)
Scott’s Malibu Market hasn’t had time to evolve an atmosphere, although the soundtrack was like they somehow hacked the Boomer Spotify in my brain and played it back to me: “Free Falling,” “White Room,” “Best of My Love,” “American Pie,” “Whole Lotta Love,” “Harvest Moon.”
Soul Hits of the ‘70s. No Frank Sinatra or Nilsson or Vince Guaraldi like the Malibu Kitchen days, but the place has only been open a week. Soundtracks evolve. Atmosphere evolves. Menus evolve. They’re just getting started.
Malibu Kitchen had under a dozen employees working in front and in back. Scott’s seems
No king of my castle
PERSPECTIVE
By Burt Ross, Contributed Column
Ihave slightly altered those famous words from Hamlet, “The gentleman (not the lady) doth protest too much, methinks.” Despite my protestations to the contrary, this column is dangerously veering towards a travelogue. For this, I apologize, but I recently returned from a trip to Italy with my family, and I needed to report back to you, my loyal reader.
This trip all began when I suggested to my daughter that I was willing to organize a trip for the family in honor of her 40th birthday. She first toyed with the idea of a safari in Africa, so I did research on that when
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to fill in the live oak woodland so we can preserve this habitat for more species and more people to enjoy for hundreds of years.”
Pamela Smith said she volunteers to get outdoors, exercise and nurture the environment. Smith also volunteers with the Santa Monica Mountains Task Force maintaining trails.
“I love baby oaks,” Smith said. “They’re so cute.”
Vincent Paternoster took part in caring for the trees the previous year with his wife and enjoyed it enough to do it again.
“I thought it was a great way to volunteer, contribute to the environment and see what’s going on in the Topanga watershed,” Paternoster said. “Volunteering is a lot of good effort that we each need to contribute too.” Morgan said she grew up in outdoor environments and wants to see it persist for many years and future generations.
“I think we as a species have the unique ability that we can be land stewards,” Morgan said. “I think we’re blessed with cognitive reasoning and we have an obligation to manage the land in a way that’s beneficial to every species in it.”
Volunteers can take part in future events or by adopting a baby oak tree. See how at www.rcdsmm. org/tot/.
to have a couple platoons, but they are led by Scott, who came out to say hello. I found out his name is Scott Richter and he’s originally from Melville, New York, out on Long Island. He was busy so I googled him and found his arc detailed nicely in Voyage LA. I condensed all that to this: “He is a native New Yorker who worked at bakeries and delis as a kid. By 2012, he was selling insurance but didn’t dig it, so he applied for and won a chance to open a food stall at Smorgasburg in Williamsburg, Brooklyn — selling chicken burgers. He went west to grow with his passion and landed in Las Vegas, managing a high-volume restaurant on the Strip — learning from the bottom up. After two years he went farther west and worked with Shake Shack for 3.5 years at Shake Shack then decided to go on his own with Spring St. Cafe on the ninth floor of the Arts Building in DTLA. He opened in October of 2021, at the same time his wife was pregnant with their first child. And then COVID hit, four months into his new business: “We had to shut down the café for six weeks, just after finishing our best week of sales. Times were so uncertain, my new business was going 60 mph to zero, and I needed to figure out how I was going to be able to support my family.”
The Voyage LA story ended with that COVID cliffhanger, so I went back Friday morning the 30th to get the rest of the story. Walked up and they were playing “New York, New York” on the soundtrack, which was apropo. Inside at the bakery counter, I was like Howard Carter staring into King Tut’s Tomb, I saw “Wonderful Things.” I was a fiend for the Malibu Kitchen cinnamon buns, but Scott’s Malibu Market cinnamon rolls looked pretty good. What caught my fancy were The Pastry I Can Neither Spell Nor Pronounce — Kouign-amann — the size of land mines so I ordered one of those.
The coffee girl was bright and smiley and didn’t break character when with a straight face I asked for “A dark roast with 75 percent Brazilian beans, 25 percent Peruvian, ostrich milk and I want the Bitcoin symbol in the foam on the top.”
Coffee Girl didn’t bat an eye and apologized that she couldn’t accommodate that, but would I like a large or small cafe au lait.
I got the large and went outside to get the rest of the story from Scott Richter: “We survived COVID and got back up and running. But when Koss told me about this opportunity in Malibu, I went for it.”
When I asked Scott rude questions about rent and the cost of gutting and retrofitting the place, he deflected and said: “Hey, listen, that’s Sinatra.”
Scott swung the doors open on Tuesday, Aug. 27, and is likely to put in the 12-hour, seven days a week schedule that Bill did with Malibu Kitchen for many many years.
(I’ve often said the Jewish people invented shabbat so they wouldn’t work themselves to death).
People passed by and wished Scott mazel tov and gave suggestions for this and that: Maybe fresh bagels and smoked salmon available in bulk?
Scott’s Malibu Market will evolve, as businesses do. We talked about how important quality of product and service are in a town loaded with moneyed sophistos who know what’s good — and tourists looking for something special: Atmosphere. Scott understands all that, but this is a guy with a wife and two kids willing to take on the challenge of running a business in the Malibu: “A friend came by and told me, ‘You’re in the major leagues now,’” Scott said. “You started in Little League, then went to varsity, then the farm team and now you’re in the Majors. I’ve worked for this since I was 14.”
suddenly she thought riding horses in Montana sounded like a good idea. No sooner had I looked into that possibility, she changed course and thought it might be a better choice for us to find a villa in Tuscany with a chef — you know, a place with a pool and a distant view of the sea.
I came up with an even better idea — my home in Malibu. We have a swimming pool, a distant view of the ocean, and the price is most affordable. None of us would have to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. My suggestion fell on deaf ears as it frequently does. It was explained to me that having an Italian chef made a great difference. I countered with simple math — I could have Chef Boyardee, now 96 years old, personally cook our meals for what it would cost to send us all to Italy.
Of course, I didn’t win that argument. When it comes to arguing with members of my immediate family, I rarely win. That’s the simple
truth. I ran an entire city and a modestly successful business where I occasionally carried some clout, but when it comes to my home, I am no king of my castle nor lord of my manor. I am more like the court jester (humor columnist, court jester — same thing).
My family naturally prevailed. I always seem to get outvoted 4-1. So off to Italy we went. And, of course, they were right as always. We had a great time celebrating my daughter’s birthday, and she really deserved it. Italy is far more than proximity to the sea and Italian cuisine. The miles of olive trees, that beautiful language spoken with voice and hand gestures, the ancient villages many centuries old, they all combine to make Italy one of the great countries to visit.
And so just like in the children’s book “Berenstain Bears,” father was wrong again and needs to listen to his family.
BABY OAK TREES
Scott’s Malibu Market: Looking to pick up where Malibu Kitchen left off. Contributed Photo
Conservation Biologist Alyssa Morgan (top left) speaks to volunteers before the Trippet Ranch Tree Care event. The volunteers watered baby oak trees at Topanga State Park on Aug. 24. Photos by Benjamin Hanson
LEGAL NOTICES
2024170354
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:
1. RX BODYWORKS
1240 S. WESTLAKE BLVD STE 133, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): 6318249
Registered Owner(s):
1. CODDINGTON CHIROPRACTIC CORP.
1240 S. WESTLAKE BLVD STE 133, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361
If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization
CA
This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/2024
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, CODDINGTON CHIROPRACTIC CORP., AMANDA CODDINGTON, CEO
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 8/13/2024. NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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2024169242
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:
1. MALIBU LIMOUSINE
30765 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY UNIT 142, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):
Registered Owner(s):
1. STORI LYNN BOLTON
30765 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY UNIT 142, MALIBU, CA 90265
If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization
This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 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, STORI LYNN BOLTON, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 8/12/2024. NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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2024171807
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:
1. INDIAN DIAMONDS
607 S HILL ST STE 912, LOS ANGELES, CA 90014, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): 202463110326
Registered Owner(s):
1. INDIAN DC LLC
607 S HILL ST STE 912, LOS ANGELES, CA 90014
If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization CA
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, INDIAN DC LLC, VRIJAL SHAH, MANAGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 8/15/2024. NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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2024172645
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. GUIDELIGHT, GUIDELIGHTS, GUIDELIGHT AGENCY 15332 ANTIOCH STREET #313, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): 1. ACCOMPLISHMENT PARTNERS LLC 15332 ANTIOCH STREET #313, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization CA
This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed, ACCOMPLISHMENT PARTNERS LLC, ELISSA ASHWOOD, CEO
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 8/15/2024.
NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER.
A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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MALIBU 186
2024145972
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSI -
NESS AS:
1. GROOMED UP & CO.
22030 VENTURA BLVD SUITE A, WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): C4816131 Registered Owner(s): 1. GROOMED UP INC.
22030 VENTURA BLVD SUITE A, WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364
If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization CA
This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/2024
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, GROOMED UP INC, RAFAEL MURCIA, PRESIDENT
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on JUL 10 2024. NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT
GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU CITY COUNCIL
The Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on MONDAY, September 9, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. on the item listed below in the Council Chambers at Malibu City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA, and via teleconference.
Public comment can be submitted ahead of the public hearing to citycouncil@malibucity.org for inclusion in the public record. To view and participate during the public hearing, please review the meeting agenda posted at MalibuCity.org/AgendaCenter and follow the directions for public participation.
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 SCHEDULE OF FEES
IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY COUNCIL’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR OTHERWISE HELD BY THE CITY, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, EITHER AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.
If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Renée Neermann, Financial Controller, at (310) 456-2489, ext. 222. Copies of all related documents can be reviewed by any interested person at City Hall during regular business hours. Oral and written comments may be presented to the City Council on, or before, the date of the meeting.
Renée Neermann, Financial Controller
Publish Date: August 29, 2024 and September 5, 2024 MALIBU 189
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO CONFORM TO GENDER IDENTITY
Case No. 24SMCP00439
Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
Petition of: GRACE CATHERINE GRADY TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: GRACE CATHERINE GRADY CAMPBELL a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: GRACE CATHERINE GRANDY Proposed Name: VICTOR EVELYN CAMPBELL The Court orders that any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection within six weeks of the date this order is issued. If no written objection is timely filed, the court will grant the petition without a hearing.
A hearing date may be set only if an objection is timely filed and shows good cause for opposing the name change. Objections based solely on concerns that the proposed change is not the person’s actual gender identity or gender assigned at birth do not constitute good cause. (See Code Civ. Proc. 1277.5(c).)
Notice of Hearing:
Date: 11/8/2024 Time: 8:30 AM, Dept.: K The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SANTA MONICA COURTHOUSE, 1725 MAIN STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401
A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper):
The Malibu Times
Date: aug 19 2024
LAWRENCE CHO, Judge of the Superior Court DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court
PUB: 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024 The Malibu Times MALIBU 190
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Los Angeles County Hearing Officer will conduct a public hearing to consider the project described below. A presentation and overview of the project will be given, and any interested person or authorized agent may appear and comment on the project at the hearing. The Hearing Officer will then consider to approve or deny the project or continue the hearing if it deems necessary. Should you attend, you will have an opportunity to testify, or you can submit written comments to the planner below or at the
public hearing. If the final decision on this proposal is challenged in court, testimony may be limited to issues raised before or at the public hearing Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
Hearing Location: Hall of Records, 320 W. Temple Street, Room 150, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Virtual (Online) at bit.ly/ZOOM-HO. By phone at (669) 4449171 or (719) 359-4580 (ID: 824 5573 9842).
Project No.: R2011-01126-(3)
Project Location: 25830 Dark Creek Road, Calabasas, CA 91302 within the Santa Monica Mountains Planning Area Applicant: Gary and Jeannine Isbell CEQA Categorical Exemption: Class 3 New Construction and Class 4 Minor Alteration to Land
Project Description: A Minor CDP for a new two-story, 2,479-square-foot, single-family residence, an attached two-car 526-square-foot garage, an onsite waste treatment system (“OWTS”), 354 cubic yards of fill grading, landscaping and infrastructure. Variance for development of OWTS leach fields within 100 feet of a stream and within 50 feet of oak and native trees.
More information: 320 W. Temple Street, 13th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 974-6411. William Chen, AICP@planning.lacounty.gov. planning.lacounty.gov.
Case Material: https://bit.ly/R2011-01126 If you need reasonable accommodations or auxiliary aids, contact the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator at (213) 974-6488 (Voice) or (213) 617-2292 (TDD) with at least 3 business days’ advanced notice.
9/5/24
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MALIBU TIMES
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PUBLIC NOTICE
T.S. No.: CR24-1025 A.P.N.: 4455-019-025 Order No.: 2478093CAD NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/18/2004. 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 a 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 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: JO BRICE WILMETH, A SINGLE MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: COUNTY RECORDS RESEARCH, INC Recorded 8/31/2004 as Instrument No. 04 2237146 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 5/23/2024 in Book Page , as Instrument No. 20240338982 of said Official Records. Date of Sale: 10/1/2024 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $74,663.93 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 24845 MULHOLLAND HWY CALABASAS, CA 91302-2313 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit
this Internet Web site www.stoxposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case CR24-1025. 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 Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective 1/1/2021. 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 (844) 477-7869, or visit this internet website www.stoxposting.com, assigned to this case CR24-1025 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, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, 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. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT if the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Further, if the foreclosure sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid and shall have no further recourse or remedy against the Mortgagor, Mortgagee, or Trustee herein. If you have previously been discharged in bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this notice is intended to exercise the note holders rights against the real property only. As required by law, you are notified that a negative credit reporting may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligation. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Date: 8/26/2024 COUNTY RECORDS RESEARCH, INC 4952 WARNER AVENUE #105 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92649 PHONE #: (714) 846-6634 or (800)664-2567 FAX #: (714) 846-8720 TRUSTEE’S SALE LINE (844) 477-7869 Sales Website: www.stoxposting.com
HOAI PHAN COUNTY RECORDS RESEARCH, INC., TRUSTEE DIVISION
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU PLANNING COMMISSION
The Malibu Planning Commission will hold public hearings on MONDAY, September 16, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Malibu City Hall 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA and via teleconference on the projects identified below.
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AMENDMENT NO. 24-004 - An application to amend Coastal Development Permit No. 20-008 for the installation of 6,961 square feet of new landscaping, redesign of an existing vehicular gate, and the construction of a cantilevered deck and stairs above an existing
swimming pool
Location: 33616 Pacific Coast Highway
APN: 4473-021-011
Zoning: Rural Residential, Two-Acre (RR-2)
Applicant: Mark Tessier Landscape Architecture
Owner: Peaches LLC
Appealable to: City Council and California Coastal Commission
Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA
Guidelines Sections 15303(e) and 15304(b)
Application Filed: September 10, 2021
Case Planner: Courtney Brown, Associate Planner (310) 456-2489, extension 268 cbrown@malibucity.org
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 22-069 - An application to install a permanent ungrouted riprap erosion control feature, a 24-inch drainage pipe, and associated road shoulder repairs for embankment
stabilization Location: 6511.5 Westward Beach Road, within the Public Right-of-Way
Nearest APN: 4469-027-901
Nearest Zoning: Public Open Space (POS)
Applicant: City of Malibu Public Works
Owner: City of Malibu
Appealable to: City Council and California Coastal Commission
Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA
Guidelines Section(s) 15269
Application Filed: November 4, 2022
Case Planner: Adam Pisarkiewicz, Contract Planner (949) 489-1442 pisarkiewicz@civicsolutions.com
For the projects identified above with a categorical exemption for environmental review, pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Director has analyzed these proposed projects and found that they are listed among the classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant adverse effect on the environment. Therefore, the projects are categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA. The Planning Director has further determined that none of the six exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption apply to these projects (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2).
A written staff report will be available at or before the hearing for the projects. All persons wishing to address the Commission regarding these matters will be afforded an opportunity in accordance with the Commission’s procedures.
Copies of all related documents can be reviewed by any interested person at City Hall during regular business hours. Oral and written comments may be presented to the Planning Commission on, or before, the date of the meeting.
LOCAL APPEAL – A decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council by an aggrieved person by written statement setting forth the grounds for appeal. An appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within ten days following the date of action (15 days for tentative maps) for which the appeal is made and shall be accompanied by an appeal form and filing fee, as specified by the City Council. Appeal forms may be found online at www. malibucity.org/planningforms or in person at City Hall, or by calling (310) 456-2489, extension 246.
COASTAL COMMISSION APPEAL – For projects appealable to the Coastal Commission, an aggrieved person may appeal the Planning Commission’s approval to the Coastal Commission within 10 working days of the issuance of the City’s Notice of Final Action. Appeal forms may be found online at www. coastal.ca.gov or in person at the Coastal Commission South Central Coast District office located at 89 South California Street in Ventura, or by calling 805-585-1800. Such an appeal must be filed with the Coastal Commission, not the City.
IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Maureen Tamuri, Interim Planning Director
Publish Date: September 5, 2024 MALIBU 192
SUMMONS
(CITACION JUDICIAL)
CASE NUMBER: 22STCV27886
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO)
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YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE):
Maximillian J. Chesnoff, an Individual
NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp.htm)should be, your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.
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Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia at demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no to protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. courts.ca.gov/13289.htm), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar (a un servicio de remission a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro
de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courts. ca.gov/13289.htm) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.
The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Los Angeles Superior Court 312 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012
The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Irving Pedroza, Esq. SBN 297735 7801 Mission Center Court Suite 240 San Diego, CA 92108
DATE: 08/26/2022
Sheri R. Carter, Executive Officer
S. Ruiz, Deputy Clerk
Karine Mkrtchyan, Judicial Officer for the Superior Court
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 521
Ordinance No. 521 (the “Ordinance”) proposes amendments to section 2.08.010 of the Malibu Municipal Code. The Ordinance posits the dates for the regular meetings of the Malibu City Council and allows the City Council to set by resolution the times for which regular meetings shall start. A full copy of the Ordinance is available for review in the City Clerk’s office.
I CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE NO. 521 was passed and adopted at the Regular City Council meeting of August 26, 2024.
Councilmembers: AYES: 5 Grisanti, Silverstein, Uhring, Riggins, Stewart NOES: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 0
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one of the most effective cognitive workouts for the brain. Participants thoroughly enjoyed the process of changing their drum beats and foot patterns repeatedly, with Wakefield calling out various patterns for them to emulate.
Although the exact basis of Drumboxing’s effectiveness is somewhat novel, when carefully analyzed, the concept derives from ancient cultures that have used rhythmic music for many varied purposes — to calm a baby, to get the attention of a gathering group, to help members define their community — all have been achieved over time utilizing musical beats and rhythms.
The concept that Drumboxing is based on is also grounded in science. On Dec. 4, 2019, Brain and Behavior published a scholarly academic article explaining the results of a study concluding that people who play drums regularly for years differ from unmusical people in
by
their brain structure and function.
Friedrich’s team collected data that provided new insights into the organization of complex motor processes in the brain by identifying the changes in the brain caused by drumming.
“It has long been understood that playing a musical instrument can change the brain via neuroplastic processes,” said Sarah Friedrich, a scientist who wrote her academic thesis on the subject. “But no one had previously looked specifically at drummers.”
Hinds and Wakefield now have done so by creating a technique that offers a healing modality integrating varying musical beats and the integral, inherent rhythm innate to everyone.
It was on one of those inspiring, crisp Malibu mornings, with the sun shining through the trees and a new Drumboxing experience that made participants feel confident in the healing power of connecting to their inner psyche through drum beats, thereby achieving clarity of thought and inner harmony.
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The drumboxing training seeks to help participants heal processing deficiencies and maximize their focus by empowering them to beat their drums in sync with varying patterns and combinations. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT
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Sailor Grant Janov and team are big winners at Melges 24 World Championship
World-class sailor Grant Janov of Malibu is celebrating a big win at the 2024 Melges 24 World Championship. Janov, part of a five-man crew, came in third overall in the regatta that featured teams from across the globe. The event held in San Francisco from Aug. 20-24, featured 30 teams for a series of 12 races over five days. Teams flew in from as far away as Croatia, Germany, and Italy to compete in the fastboat regatta.
The Melges 24 is a 24-foot long, high-performance sport boat. According to Janov, “It’s got a lighter hull, bigger sail plan, and is a slightly faster boat than the average professional racing boat that we see in the U.S.” All the Melges boats must meet dimension and weight requirements. Sails and masts are measured, “so they know we’re all racing in one design sailing, so all the boats are the same.”
Each team has five crew members. Janov, at only 21, was the youngest on his boat, by at least 12 years. He served as one of two sail trimmers, working on the spinnaker, the biggest sail on the boat. “It’s the lightest material so it’s very baggy. That’s what we use to go down wind,” explained the recent UCLA graduate and former Malibu High School student. The crew also includes a driver, a tactician, and another person to organize and help with sails.
The Melges Worlds started at the San Francisco Yacht Club. Each of the 12 races takes about an hour in the rough waters of the San Francisco Bay.
“San Francisco is one of the harshest places to sail. It’s cold, it’s very windy,” Janov commented. “The equipment gets beat up very quickly. We tore a lot of sails. We broke a lot of wires. There’s a lot of work required to just get out on the water and to be able to finish races even if it’s for only a couple of hours a day.”
The sailors must make two laps around buoys before the finish.
“It’s like wheel-to-wheel racing,” Janov said. “We all race against each other. Sailing is a low-point score system so at the end of 12 races whoever has the lowest points wins the regatta.”
Janov’s boat actually started off the regatta with “quite a bit of bad luck.” In one race, their boat had to start three minutes behind the rest of the fleet due to a call back to the starting line.
regatta
and Jordan, have been sailing competitively since they were very young boys. Janov was asked onto this Melges crew by his coach William McBride, who served as tactician. It takes a confident sailor to crew with an older, more experienced team. “It was a great opportunity,” he said.
The young sailor and his two brothers, Ryan
“We were properly in last place but were able to pass 17 boats in that race to finish 13th,” he said. “That was definitely a highlight even though it was an unfortunate circumstance in starting. But climbing up a couple of spots every day was really cool, not something that’s common in a world championship. We only got third by the last race of the entire regatta. We were tied for third and we started the last two races sitting in fifth place, so, we were very happy to get that because the odds of winning were pretty low, all things considered.”
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Janov’s latest sailing achievement is just part of his training in his campaign for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Grant and his 18-year-old brother Jordan are campaigning for the Olympics in the double-handed skiff, called the 49er. The brothers are currently in Santa Cruz “where it’s windy doing a training block. It’s a good place to get some foundations going.”
The sailing portion of the 2028 Olympics will happen in Long Beach, where the Janov brothers have “grown up sailing” both since the age of 12. Sailing on waters practically in their own backyard could come in handy for the pair as they set their sights on the 2028 Games.
By JUDY ABEL
Special to The Malibu Times
