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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.
The need for speed … cameras: Part One
Automated traffic enforcement works for small-town Iowa, but will it work for Malibu? By Ben Marcus On June 18, the City of Malibu was pleased to announce the passage of Senate Bill 1297 (SB 1297), which authorizes the use of speed camera systems in designated areas of Malibu, “strategically placed in five high-risk areas along Malibu’s21-mile stretch, where […] The post The need for speed … cameras: Part One appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Optimist Club honors dedicated and innovative Malibu teachers and three fourth-grade orators
Excellence in Education awards go to five Malibu teachers’ for their instruction and support of pupils By Barbara Burke Special to The Malibu Times As echoes of singing “School’s out for Summer” still ring in locals’ ears, there is yet more to celebrate in Malibu’sacademic landscape. The Malibu Optimists Club hosted two signature events celebrating brilliant, innovative andeffective teachers in our local schools and Kids Speak […] The post Optimist Club honors dedicated and innovative Malibu teachers and three fourth-grade orators appeared first on The Malibu Times.
New coach selected to lead Waves on the diamond
Tyler LaTorre coming from Westmont College to become the 18th head coach in Pepperdine’s baseball history The Pepperdine Waves baseball team has a new skipper. Former professional baseball player Tyler LaTorre was announced as the Waves new head coach on June 14. LaTorre, a pro catcher for 10 years before going into coaching, said he is excited to be Pepperdine’s coach. “To all our players, past and […] The post New coach selected to lead Waves on the diamond appeared first on The Malibu Times.
102 students celebrated at Malibu High School’s graduation
Leah Isaacs was remembered and honored with her classmates On Tuesday, June 11, 102 Malibu High School students walked on the athletic field one last time to receive their 2024 diplomas. The ceremony began with performances and speeches made by members of the Class of 2024. To start off, the late Leah Isaacs was honored by […] The post 102 students celebrated at Malibu High School’s graduation appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Man convicted of swindling Malibu doctor sentenced to 16 years
A man convicted of swindling a Malibu doctor was sentenced Monday to 16 years in prison. Anthony David Flores, a hairstylist from Fresno, was also known as Anton David. Flores pleaded guilty last year to nine felony counts. He and his ex-girlfriend were charged with money laundering, conspiracy, wire fraud, and a host of other offenses in the case […] The post Man convicted of swindling Malibu doctor sentenced to 16 years appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Citizens meet at Malibu West Beach Club to discuss the future of vacant city-owned properties
Attendees at community lands meeting discuss options for five properties, totaling more than 60 acres By Barbara Burke Special to the Malibu Times It’s exactly what President Abraham Lincoln envisioned when he reverently discussed the aspirational role of government in our country in his Gettysburg Address — a “government of the people, by the people and for the […] The post Citizens meet at Malibu West Beach Club to discuss the future of vacant city-owned properties appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Employees exemplify self-help at its best, saving their restaurant by operating the eatery themselves
Gladstones is open, has a great new menu, and invites locals to celebrate the iconic eatery’s new summer fare By Barbara Burke Special to the Malibu Times In August 2023, locals and visitors alike were dejected when they heard that Gladstones, the more-than-50-year-old iconic restaurant at Sunset and the Pacific Coast Highway, was slated to […] The post Employees exemplify self-help at its best, saving their restaurant by operating the eatery themselves appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Letter to the Editor: Disrespecting city staff an HR nightmare
I was unable to attend the May 28 City Council meeting because I was home with COVID. If I had been able to attend, I would have respectfully, but strongly, taken exception to Mayor Steve Uhring’s defense of his publicly disrespecting our assistant planning director at our meeting on May 13.
Ocean Water Use Warning for LA County Beaches including six 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. Six Malibu beaches are Topanga Canyon, Sweetwater Canyon Storm Drain at Carbon Beach, Malibu Lagoon at Surfider Beach, Trancas Beach at Zuma Beach, Malibu Pier, […] The post Ocean Water Use Warning for LA County Beaches including six beaches in Malibu appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Letter to the Editor: Impression of May 13 City Council meeting
Dear Editor, I am a frequent participant and/or observer of our City Council meetings, as well as other department and commission meetings. I take exception to what Councilman Doug Stewart wrote in last week’s Letter’s to the Editor section titled “Respect and proper decorum must return to Malibu council meetings.” I attended that meeting by […] The post Letter to the Editor: Impression of May 13 City Council meeting appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Community attends annual Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station Open House
Community members were able to meet and greet various public safety units By Samantha Bravo Of The Malibu Times The Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station held its annual Open House over the weekend, giving community members anopportunity to meet their local law enforcement officers, discuss public safety issues, and get a tour of the sheriff’s department. Brian Knott of the Malibu/Lost […] The post Community attends annual Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station Open House appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Planning Commission approves annual Chili Cook-Off permit
Planning director says the cities online portal has been successful with over 1,000 requests To start off the Planning Commission meeting on Monday, the commission raised its concerns with the amount of code violations they have received from properties in Malibu. In response, Planning Director Richard Mollica said the city is planning on stepping up code enforcement on the weekends. “Instead […] The post Planning Commission approves annual Chili Cook-Off permit appeared first on The Malibu Times.
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