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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.
SMMUSD announces bus service canceled for general education students
District cites shortage of bus drivers, which has become a problem in districts across the nation. Dozens of Malibu parents are scrambling to find transportation to Webster Elementary, Malibu Middle School and Malibu High School now that the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District announced it cannot provide bus service for the upcoming school year. The announcement this week came as a shock to parents who rely on the home-to-school service, especially for those who live more than 10 miles from the campuses.
Independent pharmacies are closing at record rates
Malibu’s Duma Plaza Pharmacy is still open, but struggling By Barbara Burke Special to the Malibu Times “Patients are at risk of losing their local pharmacies that they depend on, such as possibly the Dume Plaza Pharmacy, due to unfair pricing practices by Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs),” Congressman Brad Sherman said in response to a Malibu Times request asking him to address […] The post Independent pharmacies are closing at record rates appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Soboroff Partners and Gerschel family sell The Park at Cross Creek
The property, sold to PacificWest Asset Management Corporation, is the only fully occupied retail center in Malibu By Barbara Burke Special to The Malibu Times “It’s bittersweet to sell The Park at Cross Creek,” said Steve Soboroff, managing director of Soboroff Partners, a shopping center development and leasing company with properties across Southern California that helped develop the retail […] The post Soboroff Partners and Gerschel family sell The Park at Cross Creek appeared first on The Malibu Times.
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.
The Ripple Effect: Instilling a new generation of poets
Annual poetry summit celebrates poets of all ages, youth artists, and musicians By Barbara Burke Special to The Malibu Times Poets of all ages, their admirers, and avid arts enthusiasts gathered at Malibu City Hall on May 4 for The Ripple Effect 2024 Poetry Summit, an annual event hosted by the City of Malibu Arts Commission’s […] The post The Ripple Effect: Instilling a new generation of poets appeared first on The Malibu Times.
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.
‘The Winter’s Tale’ on a Spring night
‘The Winter’s Tale’ on a Spring night Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga kicks off 51st season William Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale” is one of the bard’s trickier plays. Originally published in the First Folio at the end of the Comedies, it has been variously categorized over the years as a late romance, a pastoral, and a problem play. Perhaps in today’s parlance it would be considered a mash-up, a late play that navigates abrupt tonal […] The post ‘The Winter’s Tale’ on a Spring night appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Richard Mollica, Malibu’s Planning Director, resigns after twenty years of service
Mollica’s resignation is effective July 25 and the city is launching an executive search to replace him By Barbara Burke Special to The Malibu Times “It has been an honor to serve Malibu residents,” Richard Mollica, Malibu’s Planning Director, stated as he turned in his resignation on June 28 after serving as a city employee […] The post Richard Mollica, Malibu’s Planning Director, resigns after twenty years of service appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Parks and Rec Commission considers nominations for the Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award
Longtime preschool teacher and lifeguard Shari Latta and Poison Free Malibu and its founders get nods By Barbara Burke Special to The Malibu Times The Malibu Parks and Recreation Commission met on June 18 and considered nominations for the Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award, an annual recognition established by the City Council in 2002 in collaboration […] The post Parks and Rec Commission considers nominations for the Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Ocean Water Use Warning for beaches in Malibu
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters: BEACH AREA WARNINGS: 100 yards up and down the coast from the creek. 100 yards up and down […] The post Ocean Water Use Warning for beaches in Malibu appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Former offender housed at Malibu’s Camp Kilpatrick now charged with murder
January killing brings accused’s second murder charge A former inmate/resident of Camp Kilpatrick, a juvenile detention and rehabilitation center located in Malibu, is now charged with murder — for the second time. Denmonne Lee, now 22, was arrested in April and charged as an accomplice in the January murder of 28-year-old Eric Ruffins near Compton. […] The post Former offender housed at Malibu’s Camp Kilpatrick now charged with murder appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Letter from assistant planning director describes staff dysfunction
City Council submits a letter to MRCA on non-permitted Winding Way Pavement, calls it public safety impact zone Malibu/Lost Hills Sgt. Chris Soderlund had multiple news to provide at the City Council meeting on Monday, June 24. For the first heatwave of the year, Soderlund said Malibu saw an influx in visitors heading to the beach and […] The post Letter from assistant planning director describes staff dysfunction appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Chef Marcel Vigneron featured in ’24 in 24: Last Chef Standing’ and guests with Selena Gomez on Food Network
Vigneron was also featured in Selena Gomez’s restaurant show Malibu’s Chef Marcel Vigneron has earned his place as winner of Food Network’s “24 in 24,” a literal 24-hour-long competition split into eight episodes. In the show, each episode provides a different challenge. The first three-hour shift tests the contestants’ speed. By the end of shift four, the remaining chefs will have been cooking for 12 consecutive hours. […] The post Chef Marcel Vigneron featured in ’24 in 24: Last Chef Standing’ and guests with Selena Gomez on Food Network appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Will Rogers State Park celebrates 80 years
Wife of iconic humorist deeded beautiful grounds in Pacific Palisades to the state in 1944 One of the most enduring figures of the 1930s was the iconic Will Rogers, who famously never met a man he didn’tlike. With part Cherokee ancestry, the Oklahoman took Hollywood by storm in the early 20th century, starring in silent films, and then talkies. The trick roper, vaudevillian, and humorist was the […] The post Will Rogers State Park celebrates 80 years appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Tiny Porch Concert Summer Music Series bring live music to the mountains
Local music lovers can also check out the Trancas Summer Nights series By Barbara Burke Special to The Malibu Times “We are a group of volunteers and local business owners who just love music,” said a post on Nextdoor, discussing Tiny Porch Concerts, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to the performers as well as to the national […] The post Tiny Porch Concert Summer Music Series bring live music to the mountains appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Calendar for the week of June 27
THURS, JUNE 27 SENIOR LUNCHEON: SQUEEZE THE DAY Join the Malibu Communuty Service Department on Thursday, June 27, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at the Malibu Senior Center. Lunch will be catered by El Pollo Loco and entertainment will be a variety show provided by Wendy Becker and Rik Howard. Pre-registration is required. Maximum 70 […] The post Calendar for the week of June 27 appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Malibu safety officials keep close eye on Nobu July 4 plans
City tries to prevent a repeat of last year’s Independence Day fiasco By Judy Abel Special to The Malibu Times Malibu officials and residents will be keeping a close eye on Nobu Malibu on July 4. This in an effort to prevent a repeat of last year’s massive traffic jam, the result of an unpermitted event at the celebrity-filled eatery. Barring naturaldisaster, last year’s debacle was arguably […] The post Malibu safety officials keep close eye on Nobu July 4 plans appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Malibu Search and Rescue saves hikers in scorching heat over the weekend
SAR, MRCA advise visitors on coming to recreational areas during times of excessive heat Staff Report On Sunday, June 23, Malibu Search & Rescue had the team’s busiest afternoon with four successive rescues between 3 and 7 p.m. Malibu Search & Rescue, LA County Fire Department and California State Parks teamed up to rescue four patients. The first, a female adult hiker suffering […] The post Malibu Search and Rescue saves hikers in scorching heat over the weekend appeared first on The Malibu Times.
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