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Caltrans 5 Freeway Closure Near Castaic To Continue
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is continuing to close the 5 freeway for construction. Caltrans announced that southbound Freeway 5 is scheduled to be reduced to one or two lanes from two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic to Lake Hughes Road overnight Monday, July 29 ...
Mayor Alicia Weintraub’s Letter to the Community
I wanted to share an important update from our City Council meeting held on June 26th. As many of you know, we had been discussing a potential sales tax measure, and for the past several weeks, I’ve been keeping you informed along the way. After a thorough and thoughtful discussion, the Council ultimately decided not to move forward with placing the measure on the ballot at this time.
Local woman runs for President of the United States
With the recent rise of the Vice President’s star following Joe Biden’s decision to not run again in the upcoming 2024 election, now might be an opportune moment to remind ourselves that the VP and her husband Douglas do enjoy frequenting our fair town. She has been known...
The Fantasy of Sylvia Park
The coin is a little bigger than a quarter. It isn’t decorative, but it has a nice weight to it, and the words stamped on it remain clearly legible, even though this token was struck a hundred years ago. The token promises the holder a parcel of land in the newly created Sylvia Park development in Topanga, “free of encumbrance.” One needed only to bring the coin to the office in Downtown Los Angeles, and trade it for the deed to a small piece of terrestrial paradise. This talisman isn’t just an artifact of local Topanga history, it’s a pocket-sized reminder of the crazy, boom-or-bust real estate frenzy of the 1920s.
A panoply of issues facing City Council candidates
City hiring struggles, harassment allegations, and traffic safety are among issues new councilmembers would confront Malibu’s general municipal election nomination period began July 15 and candidates for one of three city availablecouncil positions have until Aug. 9 to pull papers for the November election, if all incumbents have re-upped. If an incumbent does not pull papers, then residents have until Aug. 14 […] The post A panoply of issues facing City Council candidates appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Malibu Marlins win city swim contract
Rancorous year in local swim community ends with shutout of old vendor After a year of tumult and rancor between two swim clubs in Malibu, the city has awarded the newly formed Malibu Marlins swim club a sole contract to provide swimming programs to the community. Erik Ran will remain in place as the aquatics vendor’s head coach. It was the abrupt firing of Ran last […] The post Malibu Marlins win city swim contract appeared first on The Malibu Times.
A Colorful Celebration: Festival of the Chariots returns to Santa Monica
The Festival of the Chariots is returning to Santa Monica. The 48th iteration of the event kicks off Sunday, Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. While the celebration has attracted crowds to the Westside for nearly five decades, Santa Monica’s Festival of the Chariots is based on a much more ancient tradition with roots in Jagannatha Puri, India.
Dr. Anthony Fauci in Culver City
On a Sunday afternoon, I drove to Culver City High School's newly renovated Robert Frost Auditorium to interview Dr. Anthony Fauci before his event later that evening. As I waited in line to go inside, members of the MAGA movement were outside screaming and waving signs in protest. I was kind of awkwardly standing there representing KidScoop Media taking it all in. Dr. Fauci was scheduled to appear on stage in an interview with actor Sean Penn, to discuss his latest book, On Call. The event was organized by Live Talks Los Angeles, and hundreds of people were there in attendance.
Crypt Keeper statue stolen from Burbank horror museum; $500 reward offered
A beloved Crypt Keeper statue was stolen from The Mystic Museum in Burbank on Sunday.The horror museum, which features art and unique interactive exhibits, shared a video of the alleged suspect on social media.You can see the person going to the back of the store, placing the statue in a bag and walking away.The museum also released an image of the statue on Instagram, asking the public for help. They're offering $500 for information that leads to an arrest."The police are doing what they can, but I need the help of the horror community & our friends to get out the word," the museum said in the Instagram post.They're asking anyone with information to share it with them via email or call the Burbank Police Department."I hope we get him back," the museum said.READ ALSO Check out 9 of Southern California's most interesting museums
Protestors Demand Ventura County Supervisors Sue Over Toxic Simi Valley Lab
Approximately 20 people protested outside the Ventura County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, July 23, demanding they keep their promise and sue the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) to require the cleanup of the toxic Santa Susana Field Lab (SSFL). The demonstrators were assembled by the group...
Santa Monica City Council Approves $3.8M Contract to Upgrade Permitting Process
Streamlining and simplification are coming to Santa Monica's building permit process, as the City Council has greenlit a new system aimed at easing the hurdles for businesses and property owners. Approval has been given to engage Speridian Technologies, LLC on a $3.8 million, five-year contract to implement the Clariti system, promising a more efficient path from application to approval, according to the city's official press release.
Local officials react to Newsom order on homeless encampments
Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows cities to enforce a ban on homeless encampments, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order for how agencies should address them. The idea is to direct “state agencies to move urgently to address dangerous encampments while supporting and assisting the individuals living...
Public Health issues report on fentanyl deaths
Los Angeles County substance abuse experts reported encouraging data this week, indicating fentanyl-related deaths, which increased exponentially over a six-year span, might be approaching “a plateau,” according to an L.A. County Public Health report. Santa Clarita officials Tuesday reported a significant decline in fentanyl-overdose deaths locally. The city...
SMMUSD Terminates Agreement with Toxic Substance Agency, Will Remove Contaminated Soil at McKinley Elementary
On Wednesday, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) Board voted to approve changes in the construction plan for McKinley Elementary. During initial tests on the McKinley site last year, toxic chemicals were found in the soil, prompting a response from the district in concert with environmental oversight agencies. State officials said the hazardous materials likely originated from a nearby dry cleaning business.
Calendar for the week of July 25
THURS, JULY 25 CALTRANS PCH MASTER PLAN FEASIBILITY STUDY VIRTUAL MEETING Join the third Caltrans community workshop to discuss the PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study on Thursday, July 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. The focus of the PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study is to identify transportation improvements that will address safety for all users, […] The post Calendar for the week of July 25 appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Santa Monica Celebrates National Farmers Market Week with Fresh Produce and Community Events, Aug 4-10
The city of Santa Monica is set fair for a week of fresh produce and community engagement as it prepares to mark National Farmers Market Week this August 4-10. As envisioned by City of Santa Monica officials, the celebrations are to unfold across four distinct farmers markets, each bringing something unique to the table, quite literally.
City confirms new outreach plan for substance abuse
City of Santa Clarita officials announced they will be taking a different approach toward informing parents about substance abuse this year in response to community feedback. After a sparsely attended parent symposium last fall, the city announced it is continuing its outreach with a different approach. “This year, based on...
Metro Expands Safety Measures and Pilots Weapons Detection Tech
Metro’s Board of Directors Thursday expanded efforts to improve safety for riders and employees, which includes expanding a bathroom pilot program and pilot weapons detection technology at two of its transit hubs. “My top priority as Metro chair is the safety of our riders and our employees. With the...
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