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County investigating apparent animal cruelty case
Los Angeles County Animal Control is investigating a dreadful case of animal cruelty where it appears a dog was left to die in Malibu. On July 3, two hikers in Malibu Canyon discovered a German shepherd zip-tied around its muzzle and neck. The hikers called the Malibu/Lost Hills station. The Malibu Search and Rescue team […] The post County investigating apparent animal cruelty case appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Victim of head-on July 4 crash identified
Rise, share driver, Martin Okeke died on scene; his young teenage passenger suffers injuries The identity of the victim killed in a head-on collision July 4 in Malibu has been identified. 44-year-old Martin Okeke, a ride share driver, died at the scene on Pacific Coast Highway west of Carbon Canyon while driving a black 2020 Cadillac Escalade. […] The post Victim of head-on July 4 crash identified appeared first on The Malibu Times.
32-year-old Summer Wheaton identified as driver who caused July 4 fatal collision
32-year-old social media influencer Summer Wheaton was identified as the driver who caused the fatal incident on Thursday July 4. The collision occurred just around 10:20 p.m. the evening of Fourth of July. “As far as her being at Nobu, that is part of the overall investigation and unconfirmed at this time,” Sgt. Chris Soderlund […] The post 32-year-old Summer Wheaton identified as driver who caused July 4 fatal collision appeared first on The Malibu Times.
The need for speed…. cameras: Part Two
Where to place five speed cameras in Malibu? By Ben Marcus Speed cameras are coming to Malibu — hopefully sooner than later — as they wind a circuitous, precipitous route through the California legislature headed for the desk of Gov. Gavin Newsom. It will be interesting to see where the cameras are installed and the size of the warning signs that are required […] The post The need for speed…. cameras: Part Two appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Nobu party goes on
Despite an eleventh hour warning issued by the City of Malibu warning Nobu restaurant “it may not hold the proposed event,” the high-end sushi eatery defiantly went ahead with a long planned July 4th mega party despite not holding a permit. Tickets for tables ranging from $10,000 to $75,000 were already sold when the city […] The post Nobu party goes on appeared first on The Malibu Times.
FROM THE LEFT: On debate’s aftermath and President Biden’s fitness
By Lance Simmens As the smoke slowly clears above the disaster that was the initial 2024 presidential race, I am left relatively speechless.I have known Joe Biden for nearly 50 years, from the days when I worked on the U.S. Senate Budget Committee in the early 1980s, through his years as vice president, to his run for president. Growing up in Philadelphia, it was said often that he […] The post FROM THE LEFT: On debate’s aftermath and President Biden’s fitness appeared first on The Malibu Times.
PCH blocked this morning after another traffic fatality; Speeding and alcohol are being investigated
Pacific Coast Highway is shut down in both directions this morning due to another fatal accident. According to the Malibu Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station last night on the evening of July 4 at 10:20 a fatal injury vehicle collision occurred on PCH near the intersection of Carbon Canyon in the City of Malibu. The preliminary […] The post PCH blocked this morning after another traffic fatality; Speeding and alcohol are being investigated appeared first on The Malibu Times.
City, residents, law enforcement, and Pepperdine hold ‘Cruise Malibu’ campaign at Malibu Bluffs Park
Group debuts creative ideas to encourage drivers to drive safely on PCH “Cruise Malibu Campaign is more than just a slogan, it’s a movement,” Deputy City Manager Alexis Brown said tostart off the event last week. “A call to action for all of us to embrace a safer more mindful approach to driving along Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu’s main street. As we cruise through tonight’s presentation, we are reminded to slow […] The post City, residents, law enforcement, and Pepperdine hold ‘Cruise Malibu’ campaign at Malibu Bluffs Park appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Arlene and Dick Van Dyke Theater named at Malibu High
Celebrity-filled event honors the living legend, his wife, and their endowment for the arts Malibu High School parents put on a glittering event Saturday to honor living legend Dick Van Dyke and his wife Arlene. In a first-ever event at the school, its theater has been renamed after the couple. In gleaming letters on the public facingcampus on Morning View Drive new signage […] The post Arlene and Dick Van Dyke Theater named at Malibu High appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Malibu Middle School students promoted to next chapter: High school
76 students received full house audience to celebrate their achievements “Through it all, I’ve been able to count on the leadership and the presence of our eighth-graders,” Malibu Middle School Principal Greg Schellenberg said during the eighth-grade promotion on Wednesday, June 12. “Joining Malibu Middle School has been a delight; I am grateful and appreciative for this year,” Schellenberg said. “I remember […] The post Malibu Middle School students promoted to next chapter: High school appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Nobu Malibu’s July 4 TUP revoked; city and LASD will enhance parking enforcement on PCH
High profile holiday event likely to be held without permit A flawed and incomplete Temporary Use Permit (TUP) previously approved by the City of Malibu for a July 4 party at Nobu restaurant has been revoked. The TUP was rescinded June 26 after tickets to the exclusive event at the celebrated venue were already being advertised online. Numerous elements of noncompliance and the city’s false assertion […] The post Nobu Malibu’s July 4 TUP revoked; city and LASD will enhance parking enforcement on PCH appeared first on The Malibu Times.
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 post Caltrans provides update on PCH master plan during Public Works and Public Safety joint meeting appeared first on The Malibu Times.
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 […] The post SMMUSD announces bus service canceled for general education students appeared first on The Malibu Times.
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.
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.
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