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New laws that will impact Malibuites starting July 1
Provisions include no more hidden fees, easier processes to rent properties, and an increased minimum wage By Barbara Burke Special to The Malibu Times Rental properties and landlords can no longer charge a potential tenant more than one month’s rent as a deposit effective July 1. Previously, landlords could require renters to pay as security deposits amounts equivalent to two months’ rent for […] The post New laws that will impact Malibuites starting July 1 appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Outdoor bars, food trucks to light up spare parking lot in Thousand Oaks
A venue featuring outdoor bars in modified cargo containers and food trucks is moving forward after getting a green light from the Thousand Oaks Planning Commission. Plans call for beer and wine bars to rise next to each other in two 40-feet-by-8-feet shipping containers in what's now an overflow parking lot behind the Hyatt Regency Westlake, 880 S. Westlake Blvd. A third container of similar size will provide restrooms at the venue, which is being called The Drop Yard.
17th Annual Santa Monica July 4th Parade to Return to Classic Route
Much of Main Street and Some Adjacent Streets Will Be Closed. The annual Fourth of July parade will return to its classic route this year, kicking off at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 4. The parade will begin at Pico Boulevard and Main Street, traveling south on Main Street before...
Phase 1 Of Malibu Community Lands Complete
MALIBU—On Friday, June 28, the city of Malibu posted on their Facebook page that Phase 1 of the Malibu Community Lands project has been completed. From now until mid-August, the city of Malibu will review all the feedback they have collected so far. Starting in mid-August, they will return...
Public Invited to Comment on PCH Safety Improvements
The Study Area Covers Malibu City Limits, From Approximately 1,700 Feet West of Topanga Canyon Boulevard to One Mile East of the L.A./Ventura County Line. Caltrans is inviting the public to provide comments to help shape a master plan feasibility study aimed at improving safety on a 22-mile stretch of Pacific Coast Highway (State Route 1) in Malibu.
Local DAR chapter recognizes The Malibu Times for Excellence in Historic Preservation
Group recognizes newspapers’ roles in fulfilling First Amendment functions, and honors the American Creed By Barbara Burke Special to the Malibu Times “As we gather today, let’s of course say the Pledge of Allegiance, but let’s also recite the American Creed, a document that I so admire,” said Regent Beth Grimes of the Malibu Chapter of the Daughters of the American […] The post Local DAR chapter recognizes The Malibu Times for Excellence in Historic Preservation appeared first on The Malibu Times.
City holds classes on use of fire extinguishers
Are you prepared? If you don’t own a fire extinguisher, what are you waiting for? It’s an effective tool to stop a small fire before it grows into a disaster. And if you already own a fire extinguisher, do you know how to use it? Has it expired? Yes, they do stop working after years of sitting untouched — the units […] The post City holds classes on use of fire extinguishers appeared first on The Malibu Times.
5-year homeless encampment cleaning contract goes before Thousand Oaks City Council
The Thousand Oaks City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a five-year contract with a company that cleans up illegal homeless encampments. City staff is recommending that the council approve a contract of up to $1 million with North Hollywood-based Woods Maintenance Services Inc. As part of its vote, the council will decide whether to budget $200,000 for the service during the next fiscal year. ...
Councilmembers unite to condemn controversial sign on the Promenade
In a long meeting on Tuesday that sailed past 3 o’clock in the morning, members of Santa Monica City Council voted unanimously 7-0 to prepare a resolution condemning the sign that was first placed on the front of 1335 Third Street by building owner John Alle in December 2022.
City Offers Its Take on Homeless Count Results: Slight Decline in Number of People Sleeping on the Street
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The west side of Los Angeles County, which includes Santa Monica, saw a nearly 20 percent decrease in the total population of people experiencing homelessness, according to numbers released Friday by the Los Angeles County Homeless Services Authority, or LAHSA.
Rogers reaches into recreation past to revitalize city parks
Santa Monica’s recreational amenities are vast, and a new face in the city is looking to maximize the potential of parks and beyond. In April, Jenny Rogers was named the city’s new Director of Recreation and Arts (RAD), becoming the point person for the city’s department behind parks, facilities and art projects.
Richard Mollica Resigns From Planning Director Position
MALIBU—The city of Malibu announced on Friday, June 28 that the current Planning Director, Richard Mollica would be resigning from his position, effective July 25. He joined the city of Malibu in 2004 and brought a wealth of experience and a dedicated commitment to the community’s planning services. In particular, his environmental and coastal management were instrumental in supporting the vision and sustainability of the city.
Fireworks and the Pier 360 festival bring summer vibes to Santa Monica
Patriotic pride and beachside fun were on the schedule this past weekend for locals taking part in the Santa Monica College “Celebrate America” fireworks show and the Pier 360 Beach Festival. On the evening of June 29, SMC’s Corsair Field played host to the city’s top fireworks affair,...
New fire safety designations for some Tri-Counties communities could mean lower insurance rates
It sounds like government jargon about fire safety. But, a state designation could save tens of thousands of people in the Tri-Counties money on their fire insurance. The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection just completed a review of wildfire risk planning in cities and counties around the state. Some jurisdictions which met top safety criteria have been designated as Fire Risk Reduction Communities.
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SM.a.r.t Column: Santa Monica Under SCAG’s Boot
Four years ago, our esteemed colleague Mario Fonda-Bonardi wrote the prescient essay below when much of the legislative development juggernaut was beginning to make itself felt in our city. Let’s take a look at the questions in the article and see if any of them, even a single one, has been answered four years later (please remember the dates in the article refer to events four years ago).
Santa Monica Adopts $765M Budget, Focuses on Public Safety and Homelessness
Adjustments Involve the Addition of Police Officer Positions and Enhancements to the City’s Security Camera Program. The Santa Monica City Council recently adopted the Fiscal Year 2024-25 operating and Capital Improvement Program budget, investmenting in areas such as public safety, addressing homelessness, sustainability, mobility and inclusive programs. The $765.3...
Caltrans provides update on PCH master plan during Public Works and Public Safety joint meeting
Despite residents’ requests, director says construction near Carbon Canyon can’t be moved to nighttime due to safety concerns. Construction on PCH has created frustration among residents who commute through Malibu on a daily basis. One parent expressed her concern on the construction near Carbon Canyon and said she even pulled her child out of Malibu High School to a school in Santa Monica because of the traffic and asked the city and Caltrans for their support in making these improvements.
Parks and Rec to Present Details on Upcoming “Venice Windward Playground”
The meeting comes less than a year after the Department announced it would remove what it described as “aging” playground equipment at Venice Beach. The Department of Recreation and Parks is inviting the public to join a Virtual Community Meeting this week for a presentation on the Venice Windward Playground.
Santa Monica’s Minimum and Living Wages Rose Today, But Can’t Keep Up with the Cost of Living
Santa Monica’s Minimum and Living Wages Go Up Every Year on July 1. Happy fiscal New Year Santa Monica. Every year on July 1, the minimum and living wages in the City of Santa Monica increase thanks to an ordinance passed in 2016. Santa Monicans take pride in having one of the most progressive minimum wage laws in America, and workers benefit by seeing an annual increase in the lowest wages allowed in the city. From the city’s press release:
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