In Malibu, when they are rebuilding a home or business after a disaster, victims need to assess and address their parcel’s unique land characteristics, such as landslides and slope concerns, applicable technical guidelines, and building code compliance standards as conditions precedent to obtaining the necessary permits needed to break ground and begin rebuilding. The city offers community meetings tailored for each neighborhood that was damaged in the recent fires to address each area’s ecology, geography, waste disposal attributes and other unique considerations.
On April 1, residents in Rambla Pacifico, Las Flores Canyon/Mesa, Pena Road, and La Costa areas convened at City Hall to discuss applicable processes for their rebuilding projects. First, city staff and Lt. Col. Nate Weander of the Army Corps of Engineers updated the progress of debris removal, noting that teams are clearing properties as soon as possible at a rate of 40 parcels a day and teams have cleared more than 260 tons of concrete and other debris. Weander noted the Corps’ efforts currently are
Amidst the aftermath of devastating loss, a movement was born. Last weekend at Aviator Nation in Malibu, local residents gathered for a night of healing, unity, and purpose at the inaugural RAD Night, hosted and organized by Buckley Ventress, founder of the RAD Collec-
tive, which stands for “Respect All Differences.” The event brought together neighbors, advocates, and local organizations for an evening of music, conversation, and community empowerment following the Palisades Fire that destroyed over 300 homes in Malibu — including Ventress’s father’s home — on Jan. 7.
“I started the RAD Collective last year as a way to bring people together,” Ventress shared. “Our first event was at my dad’s home on Las Tunas Beach, and that home — just like hundreds of others — was lost in the fire. Afterward, families were scattered between Santa Monica and the Valley. It felt like we were all displaced, not just physically, but emotionally. City Council meetings can be intense, and I wanted to create a safe, comfortable space where people could connect,
24250 Pacific Coast Highway. All community members, skaters, and supporters are invited to attend the event, which will feature remarks from city leaders, and enjoy food from Jennifer Naylor Catering and Events.
As Malibu continues to rebuild in the aftermath of the Palisades Fire, a critical conversation is unfolding — one that could shape the city’s future infrastructure, sustainability, and long-term resilience. One of the people at the forefront of this conversation is Christopher Sorensen, principal architect at Sorensen Architects, Inc., and a long-standing member of the Malibu Architects Association. With nearly 30 years of experience designing luxury residences along the coast — his clientele includes names like Pamela Anderson and Brad Pitt — Sorensen has seen it all. But even he admits, what Malibu is facing today is unprecedented. Following the recent wildfire, 327 beach homes were reduced to rubble. Now, the homeowners who
The matriarch of a family who has lived in its Malibu home for more than seven decades resolutely stands, a statuesque picture of valiant strength who is tormented by worry and uncertainty. Her expression evinces an unenviable combination of resignation and just a glimmer of optimism as she acknowledges that
Lady Luck — aided by herculean efforts exerted by herself and relatives — has helped to save the family’s home above Pacific Coast Highway many times as wildfires literally scorched the property’s trees and landscapes stopping just short of destroying the family home. Not so in the Palisades Fire, unfortunately. Indeed, Victoria Franklin Dillon shares a harrowing tale about how she barely got out alive
during the latest and largest inferno to assault Malibu. “I had to cut part of a felled tree with a chainsaw in order to free my truck to escape from the oncoming wildfire,” Victoria recounts in a tone that reveals that she is still strongly affected by just how close a call she experienced.
Victoria well knows that rebuilding the home will be a much more herculean task. She knows that, like
The City of Malibu announced the official groundbreaking of the much-anticipated Malibu Skate Park, a permanent, state-of-theart recreational facility set to elevate the city’s youth and community-oriented offerings. The event will take place on Friday, April 11, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at Malibu Bluffs Park, located at
“This skate park is more than just a recreational facility — it will be a gathering place that will foster community, promote healthy lifestyles, and embrace Malibu’s deep-rooted skate culture,” said Malibu Mayor Doug Stewart. “We are thrilled to be breaking ground on this vital project.”
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Standing up for what America (and Malibu) really stands for
Dear Editor,
I am writing to express my concern over the increasing spread of politicized content, often riddled with misinformation and conspiracy theories. As a respected publication, it is vital to focus on fact-based, nonpartisan reporting that reflects the real concerns of our community.
Regardless of political affiliation, we should all be alarmed at the disintegration of our constitutional principles. For instance, President Trump has publicly proposed seeking a third term, despite the 22nd Amendment’s two-term limit. Additionally, he signed an executive order undermining the right to citizenship guaranteed by the 14th Amendment. Trump has more recently violated the Fifth Amendment by taking federal action to deport immigrants without providing adequate due process. This disrespect for fundamental rights granted by our constitution, to which they have sworn, must be a concern to us all.
Unelected billionaires like Elon Musk, who is an immigrant himself, are also having a troubling impact. Musk is using his wealth to influence the executive branch and has effectively bought his way into positions of power, including head of DOGE. Now, under his influence, federal employees are being fired in favor of securing federal contracts for SpaceX, funneling more government money into his control and less into the middle- and lower-class Americans.
America was founded on democracy, freedom, and justice. Today, we see basic rights overpowered, with the White House social media platform full of inhumane posts and memes instead of providing unit-
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ing leadership. Under the pretext of “DEI,” historical pages such as those about the Enola Gay and the Navajo Code Talkers have been deleted from the White House website. This swift displacement and erasure of American history is extremely worrying.
As a proud American and Malibu resident, I urge our community to rise above political divisions and our own internalized cognitive dissonance to recognize the urgent threats to our democracy.
Catherine Bogie, Malibu
Tariffs expose climate hypocrisy
Dear Editor,
The progressive left has spent years sermonizing about the virtues of “buy local” — fewer carbon-spewing cargo ships, more jobs for American workers, a lighter footprint on Mother Earth. It was their climate gospel, right up there with electric vehicles (EVs) and organic kale. But now, with Donald Trump’s latest tariff push hitting foreign goods hard, the same crowd that once fetishized localism is clutching their imported lattes and crying foul. First, they turned on Tesla’s EVs, now they’re ditching “buy local” — and the irony is thicker than a smog cloud over Beijing.
Trump’s tariff offensive, rolled out with gusto in recent weeks, is designed to jolt American manufacturing back to life. The White House calls it a “liberation” for U.S. workers, targeting everything from foreign cars to cheap overseas parts. Tesla, with its factories humming in California and Texas, should be a winner here — more expensive imports mean a leg up for homegrown EVs. You’d think the climate crowd would cheer: fewer globe-trotting
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This Week’s Takeaway:
ast Friday, we hosted the Malibu Business Round Table—an engaging and informative discussion open to the community. We meet via Zoom on the first Friday of every month, and everyone is welcome to join. We’re also considering recording the sessions and making them available on The Malibu Times website for those who can’t attend live. The RAD event was a heartfelt and uplifting experience, bringing the community together and reminding everyone that they are not alone.
On Monday, the Planning Commission met, and Marni Kamins was officially sworn in. Look out for that article in next week’s paper. As we go to press tonight (Tuesday), several important meetings are happening this week. Caltrans and Carbon Beach meetings are scheduled for this evening, and on Thursday, the City Council will hold a community meeting to review septic systems. With Judy on vacation for the next three weeks, our team is working hard to to still cover all the meetings and events like the ground breaking of the Skate Park this Friday! Please feel free to email us with upcoming events or important topics you'd like us to cover.
supply chains, less fuel burned, a win for their green utopia. But instead of popping champagne, leftists are picketing Tesla dealerships and wailing about trade wars. What gives?
The answer’s simple: politics trumps principle. Tesla’s sin isn’t its carbon footprint — it’s Elon Musk, the man who dared to join Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and swing an axe at sacred federal programs. Protests that started last year with “Honk if you hate Elon” signs have escalated in 2025 to smashed windows and torched showrooms, with Trump blasting the culprits as “domestic terrorists” at a March presser. Never mind that Tesla’s U.S.-made EVs align with the buy local dream — progressives dumped them the second Musk’s politics went rogue. Now, they’re turning on tariffs too, despite the climate perks of keeping production stateside. It’s a stunning reversal for a movement that once claimed
the moral high ground on emissions.
The tariff backlash is peak hypocrisy. These are the same folks who’ve spent decades guilting us about “food miles” and the evils of globalization. Localism was their shield against Big Oil and corporate sprawl — until Trump made it his weapon. Now, they’re decrying the very policies that could shrink the carbon cost of goods, all because the wrong guy is in charge. Suddenly, the climate alarmists who swore by local economies are rooting for the transatlantic supply chain. Who needs irony when you’ve got this?
This is the real story: the left’s climate crusade was never about the planet. It was about control, optics, and punishing the right villains. When Tesla’s EVs stopped being their mascot, they trashed them. Now that tariffs threaten their borderless worldview, “buy local” is out the window, too. Next, they’ll be boycotting farmers’ markets if Trump
about the ‘S’ words: sewer and septic
We learned in my last op-ed that the council doesn’t discuss these matters (unless with only one other member) due to that pesky Brown Act, so I’ll do my communication through this creative medium. Thank you to The Malibu Times — and as a bonus, I’ll engage residents in the city. This is our city.
In Malibu, few words clear a room faster than “sewer,” “developer,” or “septic.” They’re dirty, controversial, and loaded. But they’re also part of how we became a city in 1991 — when residents rose up to fight sewer-driven mega-development. That fight protected our identity. I honor it. I fell in love with it. I’m grateful for it.
But it’s 2025 now. I’m not talking about bringing in hotels or shopping centers — let me be clear. I’m asking if we’re ready to have a real conversation about infrastructure, sustainability, and resilience. Do we want to keep rebuilding the past, or are we willing to imagine a better version of our future? I think it’s time we look for them — together. Let’s rewind. After the Palisades Fire with my head spinning, I was sitting at Zinqué, still reeling in confusion on the never-ending problems. I’d just been elected. We’d barely recovered from the Franklin Fire. Will we build the beaches back? Will there be eminent domain? What happens to the coastline? That’s when a fellow named
Rob McLeod passed me a sketch via Malibu Times writer Ben Marcus. At first, it looked like chaos. But then I saw something else: the possibility of a smarter, safer future. I whispered it around town. The feedback was … cautious, curious, occasionally outraged. Now, a few months later, I think I’m ready to ask: Is it time to talk about a sewer?
Because right now, homes are preparing to rebuild — in Big Rock, Las Flores, Rambla Pacifico, Carbon Beach — and all are going back on septic. That means more seawalls, uphill tank maintenance, leaching, and long-term environmental risks.
Those seawalls don’t just protect homes. They protect Pacific Coast Highway — a state-owned road. If we’re being asked to protect it, shouldn’t the state help foot the bill? Not just for seawalls — but possibly for a sewer line, if it’s the smarter investment?
And what about beach ecology?
One continuous wall could save a road and lose a coastline. Is that worth it?
So … where would the “youknow-what” go?
Some options:
• Expand the Civic Center Wastewater Treatment Facility (if feasible).
Connect to a regional plant, like Hyperion in Playa del Rey.
• Build a new facility — like the Las Virgenes Water District’s Tapia Plant, which I recently visited (yes, I drank the recycled sewer water, and I’m still here).
Look at the Las Virgenes water district as an option
Has anyone spoken with the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District? I have.
What about Water District 29?
Could we store recycled water for future fire seasons? Could we include this work while undergrounding utilities on PCH — or would it delay reopening? Can it
be fast-tracked if the will is there?
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent executive order calls for accelerated replacement of utility infrastructure — including sewer systems — in fire-impacted areas. If the state wants smarter rebuilding, we should be at the table with ideas and funding requests. But who pays? Who decides? Would it be voluntary or mandatory? Would residents with functioning septics be required to convert? What’s the cost? What’s the timeline?
And let’s be honest — would a sewer open the door to the very kind of development Malibu was founded to resist?
We need your voice. I floated the idea of a citywide survey — not a vote, just a temperature check. If it’s a hard no, I’ll move
on. You can tell me to pound sand — I’ll do it with love. But if there’s openness? Then we have to move quickly. Because every day we delay, we lose chances — for state partnerships, grants, and a healthier coastline.
Here’s the trade-off:
The Case for Exploring a Sewer: Cleaner oceans. More resilient infrastructure in disaster zones.
• Long-term savings vs. maintaining aging septics.
Environmental partnerships and potential climate funding.
The Concerns:
• Development fears.
• Loss of local control.
• Cost, construction, and enforcement logistics.
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tweets about them. For a movement obsessed with saving the Earth, they sure love abandoning their own ideas the minute the politics shift. The climate’s just a prop — until it isn’t.
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Dear Editor, Disappointed to see the demonstration at the Tesla dealership in Malibu. Did people forget already Elon’s assistance with Starlink and type trucks for power and communication? Over 35 years, I fought many of the fires in your community as a member of LACoFD.
Hopefully, your memory won’t be that short with your/ my firefighters.
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sion this Thursday at 3 p.m. at City Hall to begin this conversation. I want experts in the room — engineers, Caltrans, Supervisor Horvath, scientists — to walk us through feasibility, cost, timeline, and, yes, where the sh*t goes. Because ultimately, this is about control. Can we protect our coast without selling out our values? Can we be brave enough to ask hard questions? If the answer is no — then let’s say so. But if there’s even a “maybe”? Then let’s get to work. As a wise councilmember put it: It’s time to sh*t or get off the pot. I work for what’s best for Malibu. I was elected by you. Let’s talk. Let’s listen. Let’s figure it out. Email me — I want to hear from you. Just be kind.
Hconrad@malibucity.org
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Malibu man convicted in app start-up scam
A Malibu man faces up to 20 years in federal prison after being convicted of wire fraud and a scheme deceiving investors out of nearly $25 million. Bernhard Eugen Fritsch, 63, marketed a tech platform centered on a start-up called StarClub. His pitch for an app, StarSite, he claimed, was to help social media influencers better monetize their endorsements. However, the proposed StarSite never materialized as promised. Between 2014 and 2017, Fritsch falsely claimed that StarClub was on the verge of securing major deals and investments from large companies, including Disney — a claim prosecutors say was completely fabricated.
In addition to these misrepresentations, prosecutors stated Fritsch told investors that StarClub had generated $15 million in revenue in 2015, which was untrue. His scheme proved effective: one investor alone contributed over $20 million and introduced Fritsch to others who collectively added millions more. Rather than using the funds to develop the company as promised, Fritsch diverted large portions of the money to fund his extravagant lifestyle. Prosecutors revealed he spent investor funds on luxury vehicles—including a McLaren and a Rolls-Royce— upgrades to his yacht, and lavish renovations to his Malibu mansion near Carbon Beach.
Federal authorities have since seized the vehicles and yacht, which are now subject to forfeiture proceedings. Fritsch was convicted this week in Los Angeles on one count of wire fraud and acquitted on another. A sentencing date has not yet been set.
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Pepperdine student housing winding down at Calamigos Ranch
Roughly 65 Pepperdine University students who were living off-campus at Calamigos Ranch are seeking new accommodations for the next academic year. Their housing, known as Calamigos Living, is about to undergo “needed” renovations after 10 years, according to management.
The handful of private houses and cottages on the Calamigos property have been strictly used for Pepperdine students for the last decade. The partnership between the university and Calamigos began last decade when a housing crunch began on campus, and more residential units were needed. Dr. Brian Dawson, a former Pepperdine dean who runs the program, informed resident students last month that housing on the ranch property was to be phased out and leases non-renewed, but indicated a handful of students asked to stay through May 2026 in order to finish their last academic year at the university.
The rest of the students are in the process of finding other housing in the area, which has been pinched since the Palisades Fire destroyed as many as 700 homes in Malibu, making competition for rentals strong. Some of the bungalow units at Calamigos Living housed up to 12 students each in a rural mini-community with a few resident advisors. It’s still unclear whether the owners of Calamigos Ranch will absorb the renovated units to be added to their resort rentals. The property’s owner, Glen Gerson, said, “The Pepperdine kids have been exceptional.”
LA County approves emergency motion to clear fire debris on private Malibu properties
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved an emergency motion that will allow the government to enter private properties and remove fire debris left uncleared after the Palisades Fire.
The measure, spearheaded by Board Chair Kathryn Barger and Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, gives the county the authority to forge an agreement with the City of Malibu, enabling crews — including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — to begin debris removal along the coastline where dozens of homeowners have failed to take action.
“Every property left uncleared is a threat to safety, the environment, and our ability to recover,” said Horvath in a written statement “We’re moving swiftly to protect our communities, our coastline, and ensure the region is on track for a safe and sustainable recovery.”
The motion specifically targets fire-damaged beachfront properties in Malibu, where dangerous debris continues to wash into the ocean with every high tide. While many homeowners have already opted into the Private Property Debris Removal (PPDR) program or hired private crews, approximately 10 percent of affected landowners across the county — including a patchwork of homes along Malibu’s coast — have failed to respond.
Barger acknowledged property owners’ rights to choose their own path to recovery but emphasized the urgency of the situation.
“While they have the right to make their own plans, we need those decisions now,” Barger said. “It’s not just about individual properties anymore — it’s about public safety and the environmental consequences of inaction.”
The Army Corps of Engineers, which has already begun clearing
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some homes, reports difficulty completing work due to a checkerboard pattern of unresponsive owners. In many cases, crews require access across adjacent lots to safely and efficiently remove hazardous materials.
To expedite action, the county is launching a targeted outreach campaign aimed at displaced owners and absentee landlords, urging them to submit Right of Entry (ROE) forms or proof of private contractor agreements before the extended April 15 deadline.
The board has also ordered a comprehensive report to be delivered within seven days, outlining a countywide strategy to clear all remaining debris. The report will include a timeline, abatement procedures, and enforcement measures for properties that remain uncleared.
Once the agreement with Malibu is finalized, LA County crews will begin clearing every eligible coastal lot where public health, structural integrity, and ocean pollution remain a threat.
This unprecedented step underscores the county’s commitment to ensuring full recovery efforts move forward — even in the face of complex property ownership and post-disaster challenges.
To learn more about fire recovery efforts in Los Angeles County or to submit your ROE form, visit recovery.lacounty.gov.
Coastal Commission staff endorses Malibu Rebuilding LCP changes after Palisades Fire
The California Coastal Commission officially endorsed proposed amendments to Malibu’s Local Coastal Program (LCP), paving the way for streamlined rebuilding along the city’s fire-ravaged coastline.
The endorsement, released in a staff report on March 1, follows months of close coordination between the state agency and Malibu city officials. The proposed changes aim to loosen long-standing coastal restrictions in order to facilitate reconstruction efforts following the devastating Palisades Fire.
The amendments to the LCP — an authoritative set of land use regulations that supersede local zoning ordinances in California’s coastal zones — would allow previously prohibited activities, including the use of cranes and bulldozers directly on the beach for rebuilding purposes. Additionally, the revisions would grant the City of Malibu greater autonomy to approve modifications to essential infrastructure like sewage systems, driveways, and retaining walls, which are critical to rebuilding oceanfront homes.
In tandem, the City of Malibu has also proposed amendments to its Municipal Code (MMC) to support these efforts.The Malibu Planning Commission unanimously recommended the adoption of the ordinance, which would allow property owners to rebuild their homes and structures largely as they were — potentially with up to a 10% increase in size — without triggering an extensive permitting process.
“This collaboration has been crucial to ensuring the new rules
balance the urgency of rebuilding with the long-term protection of our coast,” the Coastal Commission staff noted in the staff report. “The proposed LCP amendments are being recommended for full approval without modifications.”
The changes, which moved swiftly through Malibu’s governmental process, were partially driven by an executive directive from Gov. Gavin Newsom. In response to the fire’s destruction, the governor ordered the Coastal Commission to ease enforcement of the LCP in designated fire burn areas to accelerate recovery and reduce bureaucratic delays.
“We are determined to rebuild Altadena, Malibu, and Pacific Palisades stronger and more resilient than before,” Newsom said in a statement. “Speeding up the pace of our infrastructure rebuild will help get survivors back home faster and prevent future fires.”
Newsom had previously signed an executive order suspending permitting requirements under the California Coastal Act for rebuilding efforts. The new directive expands on those efforts by further removing regulatory hurdles that could delay the rebuilding and upgrading of essential infrastructure.
Established by the California Coastal Act of 1976, the Coastal Commission plays a key role in preserving and managing the state’s 1,100-mile shoreline. While often known for its strict oversight, the agency appears poised to embrace flexibility in this instance to support Malibu’s recovery.
ROE forms extended to April 15
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Newsom’s request to expand wildfire cleanup efforts. This approval, granted within 24 hours of the state’s request, includes additional facility types such as owner-occupied condominiums, multi-family units, and certain commercial properties.
“Our federal partners continue to deliver for California. Together, we will rebuild Los Angeles in record time while supporting all those impacted,” Newsom stated.
FEMA has also extended the deadline for property owners to submit Right of Entry (ROE) forms to April 15, allowing newly eligible groups to participate in the cleanup program. Typically, commercial property owners are responsible for their own debris removal, but FEMA’s expanded scope now allows for case-by-case reviews based on public health threats, economic impact, and insurance status.
Pepperdine University honors Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
Pepperdine University President Jim Gash presented best-selling author and clinical psychologist Dr. Jordan B. Peterson with the 2025 President’s Award for Excellence in Freedom during the President’s Speaker Series at Firestone Fieldhouse on the Malibu campus. The event drew a crowd of 2,600 attendees.
“In your work as a psychologist, you have helped millions worldwide to find lasting freedom in their personal lives,” said Gash as he presented the award. “As a
public intellectual, you have been a powerful advocate for freedom of speech and academic freedom. You have sought to be a light, an encouragement, and a beacon of freedom in a world that desperately needs it.”
The evening began with a standing ovation as Gash introduced Peterson, who then delivered a 30-minute address. He opened with a reflection on the Biblical story of Jacob and Esau, exploring themes of betrayal, ambition, and the importance of keeping one’s word. He later referenced the story of Abraham, illustrating a “pattern of faithful and courageous adventure.”
“We learn on the edge of challenge,” Peterson said. “You want to be on the edge that transforms you, and that’s the edge of adventure.”
Peterson discussed humanity’s pursuit of respect and influence, emphasizing sacrifice as central to fulfillment.
“The foundational principle that is stabilizing the world — and maybe the cosmos itself — is the principle of upward striving and voluntary self-sacrifice,” he stated.
Gash joined Peterson on stage for a Q&A session, starting with a conversation about Peterson’s latest book, “We Who Wrestle With God.” Peterson spoke about his lifelong exploration of humanity’s fear of death and encounters with the divine.
Gash also referenced Peterson’s academic journey and his divergence from the Canadian government’s views.
“I kept saying what I was saying because I was more afraid of God than of Justin Trudeau,” Peterson remarked. “The true pathway to adventure is the truth.”
When asked about moving forward in sacrificial faith, Peterson offered this reflection:
“To learn means to move forward adventurously, to become more resilient and more skilled. There’s no difference between those concepts … Whatever you face calls forth something within you that can face that. No matter what opposes you, the force that abides with you is more than up to the task.”
The evening closed with a second standing ovation as Gash formally presented Peterson with the 2025 President’sAward for Excellence in Freedom.
The Pepperdine President’s Speaker Series brings together distinguished scholars and thought leaders representing a range of perspectives to address issues shaping our communities and the world. Rooted in a commitment to truth and civil discourse, the series fosters deep engagement and meaningful conversation.
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thu APR 10
CONNECTIONS BREAKFAST
Thursday, April 10 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Zinqué Malibu for a special Connections Breakfast featuring Malibu City Council Member Haylynn Conrad. This engaging morning event is the perfect opportunity to grab a hot cup of coffee, enjoy a delicious breakfast, and connect with fellow local business owners and entrepreneurs. Haylynn will be giving a special presentation, and attendees will have a chance to introduce themselves and share a quick minute about their businesses. Don’t mDon’this chance to network, learn, and be inspired in a beautiful Malibu setting! Visit palibu.org for more information.
MALIBU FILM SOCIETY MOVIE NIGHT
For the first time since 2019, the Malibu Film Society is bringing back its beloved Dinner & a Movie Nights—and we’re kicking things off with the Oscar-winning musical “La La Land!” Join us on Thursday, April 10, at Ollo Malibu for an evening celebrating the dreamers drawn to Los Angeles. With 14 Oscar nominations and six Academy Awards, La La Land is the perfect film to relaunch this community favorite event. Dinner seating begins at 6 p.m., with the movie starting at
6:30 p.m. Don’t miss this magical night of food, film, and connection in the heart of Malibu! Free for members of MFS with discount admission for their guests and $15 tickets for non-members. Visit malibufilmsociety.org
sat APR 12
EASTER SHELL-A-BRATION
Hop on over for a festive Easter Shell-A-Bration at Laurel Heights on Saturday, April 12, from 12 to 4 p.m. This fun-filled, family-friendly event is open to residents, families, children, and staff—offering something exciting for all ages. Enjoy photos with the Easter Bunny, lively games, and an egg hunt full of surprises. Explore a variety of spring vendors, take home fun Easter favors, and let the little ones get creative with face painting. Don’t forget to enter for a chance to win exciting raffle prizes! Join us at 13960 Peach Hill Rd, Moorpark. For more information, contact Tracy Gilchrist at (805) 908-1797.
SECOND SATURDAYS MUSIC
Live music is back at Malibu Music, and you’re invited to join the excitement! Introducing Second Saturdays, our brandnew monthly live music event, which brings together worldclass musicians, fresh talent, and a vibrant community of music lovers. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Malibu Music (30745 Pacific Coast Hwy #8a). This is your chance to experience unforgettable performances in an intimate setting, enjoy exclusive discounts, giveaways, and special perks, and be part of the growing live music scene in Malibu. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!
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ELIZABETH LENTZ, VIRTUAL NOBODIES, AND 27MILES
Visit Dreamland Malibu on April 12 for an unforgettable night featuring Elizabeth Lentz, Virtual Nobodies, and 27MILES. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show kicks off at 7:30 p.m. This is a 21+ event, and all sales are final. General Admission tickets grant access to the standing-room floor and bar areas, while VIP tables offer an elevated experience with premium views of the iconic Dreamland stage. On-site parking will be available for convenience. Please be advised that all shows may include lighting and strobe effects, and Dreamland is not responsible for any medical conditions triggered by production elements. Don’t miss this incredible night of live music — secure your spot now!
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DINE & SHINE TUESDAY: DINE OUT AND SUPPORT MALIBU SCHOOLS
Dine & Shine Tuesday is here! Every third Tuesday, you can support local restaurants and help build a brighter future for Malibu students. Simply dine at one of our participating restaurants, and 10% of your bill will be donated to the Malibu Education Foundation. It’s a delicious way to make a difference! This month’s participating restaurants are Howdy’s and Sushi by Howdy’s. To learn more, visit malibueducationfoundation. org, or email karin@ malibueducationfoundation.org if you’re a local restaurant interested in participating.
thu APR 24
MALIBU ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS FIRE REBUILD EVENT
The Malibu Association of REALTORS will host a Fire Rebuild event on Thursday, April 24, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Elkins Auditorium on the Pepperdine University campus. The event is open to all members of the community, with seating available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Both entry and parking are free.
The event will focus on navigating the permitting process and addressing key issues related to the early stages of rebuilding. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from experts and ask questions. To help guide the discussion, community members are encouraged to submit questions in advance to info@maliburealtors.org.
“Our en “ire community is devastated by these events,” said” spokesperson from the Malibu Association of REALTORS.
“One qu “rter of our executive board lost their homes in the Palisades Fire, and they were the first to suggest we do something to help the community. The process is overwhelming, but we hope to answer some of the most pressing questions so people can move forward with rebuilding their homes and their lives.”
wed APR 30
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS DISASTER RELIEF FUND
DEADLINE: The REALTORS® Relief Foundation has been a vital source of housing-related assistance for disaster-impacted communities since 2001, providing over $40 million in aid to more than 20,000 families. The California Association of Realtors
Disaster Relief Fund is currently offering financial assistance to full-time residents affected by the Southern California wildfires in January 2025. Eligible applicants who have experienced displacement or damage to their primary residence can receive up to $1,000 in housing-related financial aid, including mortgage or rental assistance and hotel costs.
Applications are open until Wednesday, April 30, and are reviewed on a first-come, firstserved basis, with a processing time of approximately two to three weeks. To apply, residents must provide proof of residence, such as a mortgage statement or lease agreement, proof of property loss or damage through documents like an insurance claim or FEMA report, and proof of identity, such as a driver’driver’se or REAL ID.
For more information or to apply, visit REALTORS® Relief Foundation 2025 Application. For eligibility questions, email communitygrant@car. org, and for assistance with the application process, contact help@ kaleidoscope.com.
ONGOING
ADULT PICKLEBALL
The City of Malibu will offer free Adult Drop-In Pickleball and an Adult Pickleball class at the Malibu High School Tennis Courts (30215 Morning View Drive) starting in Spring 2025. Open Court Pickleball is available for registered participants ages 18 and over on Saturday afternoons, providing a fun and social way to play. Additionally, an Adult Pickleball class will be held on Saturdays for those looking to improve their skills.
MALIBU FARMERS MARKET
The Malibu Farmers Market takes place every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering a wide range of fresh, local produce and artisanal goods. Currently located at Legacy Park, the market provides a great opportunity to support local farmers and vendors while enjoying the scenic beauty of Malibu. For updates and more information on the market’market’son, visit malibufarmersmarket.net. Make sure to stop by for a vibrant shopping experience this Sunday!
TOPANGA FARMER’FARMER’S
The Topanga Farmer’Farmer’s is a Certified Farmers Market open every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Topanga Community Center. The market features an exceptional collection of 45 vendors, offering a wide variety of fresh, local produce, artisanal goods, and unique products. It’s thIt’srfect destination to support local farmers and artisans while enjoying the scenic beauty of Topanga Canyon. Whether you’re you’reg for fresh produce or handmade crafts, the Topanga Farmer’Farmer’s has something for everyone!
TOTAL BODY WORKOUT
A comprehensive low-impact strengthening class targeting all the major muscles of the upper and lower body with special attention to form, stabilization, core strength, and balance. Please bring your own hand weights and yoga mats. Instructed by Jackline Daneshrad. The classes are Tuesdays from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Cost is $5 per class. Preregistration is recommended. At the Michael Landon Center at Malibu Bluffs Park.
share, and support one another.”
And that’s exactly what happened.
RAD Night featured a powerful panel of grassroots community activists, including Jefferson “Zuma Jay” Wagner, Jo Drummond (who leads efforts in Eastern Malibu and Big Rock), Keegan Gibbs, Andy Lyon, and City Councilmember Haylynn Conrad, each lending their voice to the issues impacting Malibu’s future — from rebuilding and small business support to community resilience and connection.
“The focus of the evening was to give people a clearer picture of what we can do together,” Ventress said. “Rather than an open Q&A, which can get chaotic with over 200 attendees, the panel spoke directly to the audience. The overall message was clear: what is the future of Malibu, and how do we preserve our sense of community as we rebuild?”
While the speaking portion was just 30 minutes, the conversation didn’t end there. Outside the venue, Ventress created an “art and activation zone” where local organizations hosted booths, offered resources, and engaged attendees in one-on-one conversations. The Malibu Township Council, Palisades-Malibu Chamber of Commerce, Malibu Foundation, and Community Brigade all participated, with advocates like Bill Sampson and Denise DeGarmo, community outreach coordinator for the Malibu
Foundation, present to answer questions and offer guidance.
Each organization reported gaining new members and deepening connections within the community.
One of the most touching moments of the evening came from long-time community advocate Andy Lyon, who shared, “I didn’t have a lot of hope before this event — but now I do, thanks to Buckley.” The emotional sentiment captured the spirit of the night, and reminded many that, even in the face of loss, hope can take root.
The event was held at Aviator Nation, which generously donated the space. “They’ve hosted community events before, like for Community Brigade,” Ventress said. “I wanted them to keep every penny from food and beverage sales because, like all of us, they’re a business trying to survive right now.”
While organizing the entire event, Ventress was living in Idaho — where he had temporarily relocated after the fire. “I was working in a ski shack with barely any WiFi, just calling every Malibu person I know,” he laughed. “But it turned into something powerful.”
The motivation for RAD Night was deeply personal. “My dad had lived in that Las Tunas home for over 40 years,” Ventress said.
“It was one of the oldest on the beach — built in 1927, once owned by Greta Garbo. Losing it was devastating. My dad had just had a baby one month before the fire. Now they’re in a tiny apartment in Santa Monica, juggling Zoom calls and uncertainty.”
once lived there are facing a reality they weren’t prepared for — not just emotionally or physically, but logistically and financially.
“The city is telling homeowners they can reuse their existing septic systems,” Sorensen said in a recent interview. “But the truth is, those systems won’t pass today’s regulations. The city knows it, and yet they haven’t been fully transparent. It’s a ticking time bomb of misinformation.”
According to Sorensen, nearly all of the existing septic systems along the Malibu coast are outdated and noncompliant. Under current codes, these systems must be replaced with advanced Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) — an endeavor that alone can cost around $250,000. Then there’s the seawall requirement to protect these systems from coastal erosion, which adds another $250,000. Combined, it’s an estimated $500,000 price tag per property — before even beginning to rebuild the home itself.
Multiply that by 327 homes, and you are looking at a collective cost north of $160 million, funded almost entirely through private dollars.
“People think they can just rebuild using what they had,” Sorensen said. “But that’s not how it works anymore. Homeowners are spending tens of thousands in consultant fees, only to discover their existing systems don’t meet current codes. It’s heartbreaking.”
But Sorensen isn’t just sounding the alarm — he’s offering a viable alternative. He believes the city and the state should capitalize on this moment to finally expand Malibu’s municipal sewer system. The existing Civic Center Water Treatment Facility, which cost $60 million to build in 2018, already provides a strong foundation. Sorensen proposes to extend the sewer line seven miles along the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) to connect the destroyed properties.
“We can call it Phase III,” Sorensen explained. “It’s the logical next step. We’d reduce environmental impact on the coastline, provide reclaimed water for irrigation and fire suppression, and eliminate the need for homeowners to install costly new systems. It’s a no-brainer.”
Beyond common sense, there is also momentum. Gov. Gavin Newsom recently issued an executive order aimed at expediting underground utility and sewer projects across the state. The order allows critical infrastructure improvements to bypass bureaucratic hurdles like CEQA reviews and coastal development permits — an opportunity Sorensen
focusing on La Costa Beach, and he hopes to have that part of the effort completed by the end of the month. The Corps’ goal is to clear all coastal properties by June 1.
Weander also noted that before clearing a lot they must assess whether any chimneys are in peril of falling and injuring debris removal workers and whether any asbestos remains. “Homeowners will be informed three days before they go to clear debris from a parcel and the Corps will invite homeowners to meet at their homesite on the morning scheduled for debris removal and together, the Corps professionals and a homeowner can conduct a 360-degree assessment of the property,” Weander said. Addressing parcels on slopes that are hard for debris removal teams to access, he stated, “Our contractor uses a computer program integrating artificial intelligence to try and find the best way to remove debris on hard-to-access properties — in some areas in the valley where the Eaton Fire occurred when there are terribly steep homes we have people that are rappelling-certified go down there and remove some of the debris by hand.”
Weander stated that owners will be notified approximately three days before a debris removal team starts clearing land and owners are welcome to participate in the Corps’ 360-degree assessment on the day of debris removal. “This is your land,” he told attendees. “You get a vote — so if you originally opted for your foundation to be removed but decide before we arrive, you’ve talked to your builder and you decided that you now don’t want the foundation removed, we can amend the work order to
That feeling of isolation and frustration inspired Ventress to build a better outlet for communication. “I saw my dad try to ask questions at a city meeting about seawalls and get booed,” he said. “He’d just lost his home. I didn’t want anyone else to feel like that again.”
Looking ahead, Ventress hopes to host RAD Night events monthly or quarterly. “There’s a huge opportunity here — not just to get answers, but to unify,” he said. “East Malibu, West Malibu, it doesn’t matter. We’re all Malibu. My hope is that these events can bring the hometown activists together in one voice — so that when we go to City Council, we’re not divided, we’re aligned.”
The overwhelmingly positive feedback has already started to shape plans for the next event. “Jo Drummond texted me that she wants to do it again. Haylynn said it was killer. That kind of response is what keeps this going,” Ventress said.
More than just a gathering, RAD Night was a movement in motion — a call to action for connection, support, and progress. “Respect All Differences,” Ventress repeated. “That’s what it’s all about. We need each other. And we’re going to keep doing this — because Malibu is worth it.”
For those who missed the event, keep an eye out for announcements about future RAD Collective events. In times of rebuilding, connection is key — and as this night proved, Malibu is strongest when it stands together.
believes Malibu cannot afford to miss.
“Right now, we have a golden window,” he said. “The governor’s executive order can fast-track the entire process. But we need local officials to lean in and lead. We can’t let this slip away.”
Another layer of urgency comes from FEMA’s updated flood maps, which now require that new homes in vulnerable zones be rebuilt higher than before. That added elevation effectively renders old septic systems physically — and legally — useless.
“So even if a homeowner wants to reuse their old system, they literally can’t. It won’t reach the new foundation,” Sorensen said. “And yet the city’s messaging remains vague, leaving people unprepared for what lies ahead.”
To make matters worse, many homeowners are realizing their insurance payouts won’t come close to covering the full cost of new OWTS installations and seawalls. “People are going to go broke before they can even pour a foundation,” he warned.
But Sorensen sees a path forward. He’s been working with bond companies that helped finance the Civic Center facility, and they have indicated support for expanding the system through a public-private partnership. Under a proposed structure, Sorensen explains that a special district could be created for the 327 affected parcels. If at least 51% of homeowners vote in favor, bonds would be issued and repaid via affordable assessments on property tax bills.
Yet despite growing support from homeowners and local design professionals, city leadership has remained hesitant. The reason, he said, is bureaucracy. The very machine Newsom is trying to streamline.
“Every councilmember I’ve spoken to wants to help. But they all say the same thing: the process takes too long,” Sorensen said. “But I keep telling them — this isn’t business as usual. This is a once-in-a-generation moment.”
A further complication — and perhaps the most politically fraught — is the debate surrounding seawalls and their connection to septic systems. According to current regulations, the Coastal Commission only permits seawalls if they are protecting an existing septic system. No septic, no seawall.
But Sorensen says the twist is those seawalls aren’t just protecting private property. In many cases, they are the only thing standing between the Pacific Ocean and the Pacific Coast Highway itself.
“This is what people don’t understand,” Sorensen stated. “If those seawalls come down, we risk losing major sections of PCH. We’re not
reflect that. However, if you originally opted for the foundation to not be removed and you want to change that, we have to go back and amend the work order, which can take a while.”
Officials discussed the city’s streamlining protocols, which provide for multi-parcel geotechnical and topographic surveys that could save those who are rebuilding both time and expense. City staff noted that landslide study reports will be made available to design-build professionals and homeowners to facilitate expeditious rebuilding. The city and its consultants discussed the existing landslide inventory map. Officials noted that if a parcel’s conditions mandate that it is unwise or untenable to build a like-forlike replacement home within the footprint of a destroyed structure, the city will afford the latitude needed to substantially relocate existing homes elsewhere on a property if that can be donesafely.
“These neighborhoods discussed today are lucky in that there are less hoops to jump through compared to other neighborhoods that are rebuilding,” said Tyler Eaton, principal planner for the city.
That said, those who are rebuilding must adhere with keystone principles applicable to all the post-fire rebuilds, staff noted. California and Los Angeles County building codes must be strictly complied with and there is no latitude for city officials to waive their requirements. “Like for like” replacement structures qualify for permit streamlining as long as they have the same number of bedrooms, plumbing fixtures, and plumbing fixture units.
Finally, rebuilds on landslides must conform to LA County Building Code Section 110.2.3.6, which the Malibu City Council
has adopted, mandates that rebuilding applicants must demonstrate that replacement structures shall not exceed the area, number of stories, water load affecting the parcel or number of fixtures and bedrooms of the destroyed structure and they must demonstrate that the replacement structure and/or the associated private sewage disposal system and replacement landscaping will not result in a greater amount of groundwater infiltration than occurred before a structure was destroyed. That provision also set forth requirements for soils engineering and geological reports and that the applicant must release the county of any liability relating to the property.
The La Costa Overlay District
Presenting city staff and city-contracted professionals addressed the La Costa Overlay District, addressed in Malibu Municipal Code Section 17.42.020(B). That district encompasses both parcels on the coast and on the land side of Pacific Coast Highway. They talked about geology topics, including the circumstances necessary for one to utilize limited reports versus comprehensive reports when complying with requirements to address parcels’ characteristics, the latter report type being much more expensive and time-intensive to produce.
Two factors apply in determining if a person rebuilding can provide a limited report. It depends on the scope and location of a rebuild and on whether re-use of the existing foundation is feasible and permitted. Slope setbacks are governed by the California Building Code Section 1808. Issues relating to slope setbacks and the effect of those requirements on whether homeowners could keep their foundations engendered a lot of
just talking about beach homes anymore — we’re talking about public infrastructure. We’re talking about safety.”
The irony isn’t lost on Sorensen. “You’d never question spending state dollars to fix the 405 or the 101,” he said. “Why is PCH treated differently, just because it passes through Malibu?”
And therein lies the deeper question. The narrative that improving coastal infrastructure only benefits wealthy homeowners is dangerously shortsighted. In reality, PCH is a vital artery for emergency response, tourism, local commerce, and regional connectivity. If it fails, the consequences extend far beyond Malibu’s city limits.
Sorensen believes the state has an obligation to step in. “If we’re going to mandate the removal of septic systems for environmental reasons, then we also have to fund the infrastructure that makes that possible,” he said. “You can’t have it both ways.”
In fact, Sorensen has already pitched a compromise that balances progress with pragmatism: allow homeowners to begin rebuilding now using their existing septic tanks, provided they sign an agreement to connect to the new sewer system once it’s in place.
“That gives people relief today, while still planning for tomorrow,” he said. “It’s a practical, phased solution.”
Still, the clock is ticking. Communication breakdowns between the city and its residents have made it difficult to spread awareness. Many homeowners don’t receive mailed updates, and privacy laws restrict direct outreach.
“That’s why I’m going to the media,” Sorensen said. “People need to hear this. They need to know what’s at stake.”
To that end, Sorensen will be speaking at a special town hall-style meeting on Thursday, April 10, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Malibu City Hall. The meeting will focus exclusively on the sewer proposal and next steps for affected residents.
“We have a chance to do something extraordinary,” he said. “Not just restore what was lost, but create something stronger, smarter, and more sustainable. But we need the courage to act.”
As Malibu charts its path forward, the choices made today will echo for decades to come. The city can either remain tethered to outdated infrastructure and paralyzed by red tape or seize this unique moment to lead the way in coastal resiliency and innovation.
“This is bigger than one fire, one neighborhood, or even one city,” Sorensen concluded. “This is about how we prepare for the future. And that future starts now.”
attendee conversation. As fire victims have noted in all of the community meetings, if one must remove all or some of a foundation, it takes a lot of extra time and funding.
“La Costa has design standards and guidelines with special protocols concerning height standards,” Eaton noted. “There is a mechanism to move your home away from the original footprint for safety. A person’s house can be rebuilt exactly how it was or people can choose to design it to be more in line with the overlay district and, if so, any extra 10% of square footage must comply with the overlay district. ”
As with all things rebuilding, staff noted that appointments can be made at the City Rebuild Center so as to provide every applicant with a full understanding of the protocols applying to their individual rebuild.
Geotechnical hazard areas
Malibu is beset with many historically active, dormant, and ancient landslides as well as earthquake-induced landslide-susceptible areas. Those who are rebuilding must familiarize themselves with the Malibu Coast Fault Zone and debris flow hazard areas. Showcasing a dormant/ancient landslides inventory map, the expert team focused on historically active landslides that are located at Las Flores Mesa-Eagle Pass, Rambla Pacifico on the west flank of Las Flores Canyon which came to the state of stability in 2000, and Calle del Barco in the La Costa neighborhood. They also discussed a United States Geological Service map depicting debris-flow susceptible areas, noting that MMC section 110.2.3.6 sets forth part of the California Landslide Area Building Code. Those identified landslide hazards will play a role in
the siting for structure rebuilds. Technical consultants helping victims to rebuild need to take those provisions into account when generating their reports and must recount what the hazards are if one rebuilds in areas, staff, and its consultants emphasized.
“If a person’s property was already cleared via a fault investigation on his property or an adjacent property, the data set forth in the report clearing the property can be used by a consultant to generate a report,” said Lauren Doyel, a geotechnical engineer hired by the city. “Submittal packages must set forth the floor plans of the destroyed home and an owner’s onsite wastewater treatment systems inspection report which denotes a site plan showing all components of the OWTS, including tanks, connection lines, and dispersal field or pits.”
Reports must display all structures and take setbacks into account, and when necessary, retaining walls must be replaced, moved, expanded, or installed to protect structures and parcels, she added.
For fire victims with Pena Canyon and Las Tunas Beach bluff setbacks that apply to building new foundations, Eaton noted that, as with all things involved in the rebuilding efforts, the applicable assessment is project-specific with regard to topological characteristics.
Therefore, the best tact for homeowners to take is to schedule a meeting with staff and consultants at the rebuild center. He also said a policy document is forthcoming, which will address whether basements are allowed as long as they are within the 10% exceeding the original footprint. He noted that the Malibu City Code does not count basements up to 1,000 square feet and the council may address that.
People gather at Aviator Nation to attend the first-ever RAD Night, meant as an evening of healing, unity, and purpose for the many affected by the recent Malibu fires. Photos courtesy of Buckley Ventress
many Palisades Fire victims, she has extremely difficult decisions to make: Should she and the family stay and rebuild or sell and bid adieu to Malibu or do something in between? Should she acquiesce in the Army Corps of Engineers’ plans to cut down a row of eucalyptus trees that have stood adjacent to the home for 70 years and are marked for governmental crucifixion in the next few days or weeks? Or should she protest killing the trees which, even as we gather on her inferno-decimated parcel, are beginning to bloom with new life and clearly help to hold a slope in place? Should she pay a structural engineer to evaluate whether a retaining wall can be repaired or whether it must be replaced? Should she pay a geotechnical expert to evaluate whether the road and bridge leading up to her home — over which she only has an access easement — can be widened to the satisfaction of the Fire Department and the current Code requirements and whether the ground is stable enough to build? Should she consider paying for architectural plans and if so, when?
The decisions that Victoria must make are innumerable: What to do first? Who to trust? How to pay for all that needs to be done? Such questions tear at her very soul. There are so many “what ifs” and “shoulds” ahead for Victoria and her family as there are for many in Malibu and Pacific Palisades. One who loses a home to wildfire finds it hard to take it all in, to clear one’s mind, to make the best decisions.
A Malibu local struggles to stay in Malibu
“I’m the Victoria that Victoria Point in Lechuza Beach is named for!” Victoria shares, managing a smile despite the current tragic circumstances that led to her standing amidst the ashes of her home, a home where she and her sister were raised, and where her and her sister’s children grew up; a home where their clan enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving feast just months ago, as they
12,500-square-foot facility will soon become a hub for skaters of all ages and skill levels. The park will feature various street and transition elements, including stairs, rails, ledges, banks, a flow bowl, quarter pipes, spine, extensions, and waterfalls.
The skate park’s design was led by California Skateparks, a globally recognized firm specializing in worldclass skate facilities. The final design incorporates extensive public input gathered through community meetings and surveys conducted between 2020 and 2021, ensuring that local voices shaped the park’s vision from start to finish.
Construction of the skate park will begin this month, with a projected completion date this fall.
The Malibu City Council officially approved a $4.1 million construction contract with California-based
had for decades; and a home where Victoria and her daughter have created lovely art for decades. “Roxanne Beach Road was in the Broad Beach area and was named after my sister. Dad was the first to put a sewer system in the Broad Beach area,” she said.
It’s hard to get more local than that.
“My family has been in Malibu since the 1950s,” Victoria continues, noting that even considering the possibility of not living in Malibu anymore is excruciating for her and her sister who share ownership of the home.
“My dad owned a home in the Colony in the 1960s and he built this home that just burned down as a spec home — it was made of wood and glass and was designed by the illustrious architect Bill Beckett.” Victoria hopes the home can be built again exactly as Beckett built it because it was, she reverently says, “a work of art.”
C.S. Legacy Construction on March 10.
“The skate park has been a dream of our community for many years,” Community Services Director Kristin Riesgo said. “We’re proud to be delivering a space that reflects the creativity, spirit, and passion of Malibu’s youth and action sports enthusiasts.”
The journey to the permanent skate park began in 2019 when the City Council designated the Crummer/Case property adjacent to Malibu Bluffs Park as the future home of the project. In the meantime, a temporary skate park was constructed and opened to the public on July 3, 2020, providing a much-needed outlet for local skaters and keeping the momentum going.
In November 2023, the Planning Commission reviewed and approved the final design for the permanent facility and granted a Coastal Development Permit. The park’s design was shaped through multiple design meetings, consultant presentations, and
Like many Palisades Fire victims, Victoria is underinsured. She needs advice — wise counsel from one without pecuniary motives — and quickly. Like many fire victims, Victoria needs to decide whether to hang in there and pursue rebuilding or make decisions concerning whether to consider selling and, if so, when to do so.
What it will take to rebuild the home
The city’s team of staff and consultants at the Rebuild Center were, Victoria notes, “so very kind.” However, she concedes that, “the building codes are the building codes and their provisions are mandatory,” that is, they cannot be excused, no matter how equitable it might be in a given situation to afford some flexibility to a long-term Malibuite.
feedback gathered from local skaters and families.
The project’s progress also included legal and logistical negotiations. On March 1, 2024, the Malibu City Council approved a settlement agreement with the adjacent property owner, which resolved disputes and allowed the project to move forward. As part of the agreement, the neighboring development, The Case, will fund landscaping improvements, contribute $150,000 for any potential design changes, and lease temporary parking space until construction begins.
The Malibu Skate Park will replace the temporary facility and provide a long-term asset for the community. With an emphasis on creating a welcoming and safe space for all, the park is expected to draw skaters from across the region.
City officials emphasize the skate park’s role in promoting wellness, connection, and opportunity. Once completed, the park will offer a dynamic envi -
If one is underinsured, the costs of rebuilding a fire-burned home is daunting. Victoria and her family not only have to go through the arduous process of complying with all the California Building Code’s requirements, the Los Angeles Building Code and Malibu’s Building Code mandates in order to construct a residence and ultimately, to get a certificate of occupancy. That possibly includes putting in a new septic tank, although Victoria is quick to note that “the septic was working just fine on the day of the fire.” The family also has to deal with reconstructing the road and a bridge, property they have an easement for, but do not own, a fact that may complicate their rebuild. At the City Rebuilding Center, a fire department official told Victoria there must be space for a fire truck to turn around and there must be a fire hydrant supported by a water line that would provide sufficient water to fight a fire.
Then, there’s the fact that the parcel is near a landslide. Indeed, a home that Victoria’s father built many years ago on a property adjacent to Victoria’s lot was destroyed by a slide event several decades ago. LA County Building Code Section 110.2.3.6 and other applicable laws set forth many provisions imposing restrictions on any replacement structure in a landslide area. That necessitates Victoria and her family obtaining geotechnical reports provided by a California-licensed geotechnical engineer or a California-licensed geologist. Every separate applicable Code requirement — whether city, county, or state — requires evaluations, reports and other conditions precedent to successfully getting the required government authorization to rebuild a new home.
Lacking the acumen, aptitude, and experience of professionals who can conduct such studies and author such reports,and lacking in massive amounts of money, Victoria and her family must find their way, and it is unclear whether they will be victorious in rebuilding. Victoria’s is only one of hundreds of families struggling with all of these realities.
ronment for youth programming, events, and informal recreation. It will also serve as a gathering space for families and residents to enjoy the scenic views and community atmosphere of Malibu Bluffs Park.
City staff plan to present naming proposals for the park in the coming months, inviting the community to help shape its identity. This participatory approach continues the theme of collaboration that has defined the skate park’s development.
To stay informed on the Malibu Skate Park’s progress, including construction updates and naming proposals, residents are encouraged to visit the City of Malibu’s official website or contact Community Services Director Kristin Riesgo at (310) 456-2489, ext. 349.
As the city prepares to turn the first shovels of dirt, Friday’s groundbreaking marks not just the beginning of construction — but the realization of a shared dream that has been years in the making.
of Victoria Franklin Dillon before the Palisades Fire destroyed it in January.
Photo by Victoria Franklin Dillon
Malibu Life
Webster Elementary students and teachers strut their stuff in the school’s annual talent show
By BARBARA BURKE Special to The Malibu Times
As one arrived at the show, they first enjoyed a beautiful program, featuring the art of Della Cummings and Brooklyn Buckman, two third-graders whose art on the program’s cover illustrates their creative talents.
Brody Carpenter, 10, a fourth-grader, and his sister, Lily Carpenter, 9, a third-grader, participated in the Webster students’ talent show: Lily danced with her best friend and Brody was a backup dancer to his friend’s act as well as serving as part of the backstage crew for the fourth year.
“It really felt good to be a part of the
show and it was so fun being on the backstage crew again!” Brody said.
Samantha Carpenter, the mother of Brody and Lily, coordinated with Lauren Buckman to provide the decor for the show. “The Webster talent show has been a staple of the school year and the kids all work so hard to prepare for it,” Samantha said. “They give it their all
and the show is always such a great presentation of the various talents within our school community — this year was no different!”
The Red Dog DJ’s, otherwise known as Cruz Ifft and Wyatt Teague, TK and kindergarten students, respectively, began the fun performance. Next, Knox Swain, a kindergartner, wowed the
crowd with his rendition of “Welcome to the Black Parade.”
“We noticed Knox had a talent for music as he would pick up songs by ear as he listened to them in the car,” said Justin Swain, Knox’ father. “He got up there after teaching himself ‘Welcome to the Black Parade’ and he performed
A marathon of resilience and strength
OLLO Malibu Owner Antonio de Cicco runs for joy, community, and hope
By HAYLEY MATTSON
For Antonio de Cicco, owner of OLLO Malibu, running the Los Angeles Marathon is not about fitness — it’s about life, gratitude, and connection. He has laced up his running shoes for more than 20 LA Marathons
“This was my dream that became a nightmare, pretty much,” he said. “Owning OLLO was a dream come true for me because I wanted to be part
Webster Elementary fourth- and fifth-graders Izzy Ifft, Celine Braun, Isla Epstein, Penelope Dunn, Namoi Jackson, Veronika Jacobs, and Luna Skelton perform as the “Rainbow Party” at the school’s talent show. Photos by Phil Buckman
PEOPLE
Embracing the ‘tech’ in archiTECHture
MALIBU SEEN
By Benjamin Marcus, Entertainment Editor
Architect
Luis Tena
hopes to shepherd Malibu into the 21st century
Kevin Keegan name-checked Luis Tena in his interview about technology. Luis is a passionate California-licensed architect who loves Malibu and can be found visiting his multiple job sites in Malibu Park, surfing any of the breaks from First Point to Leo Carrillo, driving his little black classic car through the canyons or at any of the City Council and Planning Commission meetings.
Oh crud it’s Friday which means I missed that Thursday night City Council Work Session: Organizational Structure, Technology & Processes
You really missed it. Shoulda been there yesterday evening. What did I miss?
It was interesting and intense. I feel like the city is sinking in terms of processing and people are not aware. We just suffered one of the biggest fires in Malibu history, which will demand a strong processing and permitting system that we don’t have. Something needs to be done, and I was able to translate that message. Now it is on the council and staff to act. That little conference room layout wasn’t ideal. I didn’t have a projector or screen to show the presentation I prepared! No technology to discuss technology!
I’ve been to Spain. Spain rules: Surfed Mundaka, partied in Guernica, ate mass quantities of paella, visited the Prado in Madrid, visited the Picasso Museum, and celebrated Noche Vieja in Barthelona. Donde en Ethpana?
I was born and raised in Pamplona. Hemingway made our running of the bulls famous in the world.
IHemingway made it cool to write in bars, which is my excuse for being at Zinqué all the time. Were you educated in Spain?
Yes, even though my dad’s family comes from Bilbao and Vigo and my mom’s is in Valencia, they raised us (I have a sister who now lives in NYC) in Pamplona, and I loved it.
Learn anything?
I learned that I wanted to get out of there and explore the world.
Can you in 50 words or less describe the arc that brought you from Ethpana to the New World — and why Malibu in particular?
I wanted to surf before going to work. I was craving the experience of living abroad, in a cosmopolitan city, with good weather all year round, meeting tons of cool people, and being close to the Silicon Valley world. LA and Malibu had it all: surfing, weather, tech, and people.
Olas y oportunidades to build creative, fancy houses for sophisticated people?
That came organically, to be honest. But yes, it is a dream come true to have my own architecture firm, be able to “choose” my clients and design homes surrounded by so much beauty.
What projects have you worked on around the world?
Many! As an architecture student, I started my own rendering company when I was 20. When I first moved to LA, being 25, I worked for two architecture firms with projects all over the world.
I remember working on a cool competition for an urban development and museum on the Gold Coast in Australia. I also worked as a builder in LA for three years, obtained my permanent residency and started designing my own architecture projects while living in Malibou Lake.
What projects have you worked on in Malibu?
My first job-site visit ever in the U.S. was the amazing Tadao Ando house (or museum) that Beyonce and Jay-Z recently bought for $200 million, so the stakes started kinda high.
Oh, that’s a Tadao Ando house? On Google Earth it looks like a university.
I was part of the design team working on the Nobu Ryokan, and I was Norm Haynie’s architectural right hand for his finally approved Malibu Sea View Hotel. I have helped more than 12 Woolsey Fire victims since I started luis tena Design back in 2019 and I have another eight “regular” Coastal Development Permit and Administrative Planning Review projects, which require tons of patience and perseverance: CDPs take 2 or 3 years in the planning phase and APRs around 1-2 years. PVs (Planning Verification) for fire rebuilds take from 1 to 2 months in the planning phase, for reference.
I guess the point of my three-part interview with Kevin Keegan is: This is the modern world. These are the days of miracles and wonders.
Nice Paul Simon reference.
If you had unlimited funds, where would you build a house in Malibu and what would you build?
That lot overlooking First Point from Serra Retreat with a small golf course.
I think it’s taken. Long story behind that place. African oil dictators and kleptocracy laws and Real Estate Housewives of Beverly Hills and that.
I would tear down the original “fake” colonial style house and design something with a lower profile that would recreate the original mount shape with a lot of indoor-outdoor transitions. I would use concrete walls, glass
Burt’s Eye View: Too much to remember
possibly remember them.
, a mere mortal, am being asked by the powers that be to remember far more than my mind can possibly retain. I am supposed to know my social security number, my zip code and street address, the codes for my gate, my alarm, my cell number, my home phone number, my license plate number, and so forth and so on.
If all this weren’t bad enough (and it most certainly is), I am somehow supposed to remember my passwords all of which are different from one another. I have more passwords than there are letters in the alphabet, and since for security reasons, I do not store them, I, of course, can’t
Whenever I am asked to input a password, I invariably hit “forget password” and start a lengthy procedure to prove that I am who I say I am. The truth is that half the Russians and Chinese more than likely already know what I have forgotten, but I guess by constantly changing my passwords, I am keeping them on their toes.
My natural intelligence is rapidly fading, and so I do hope this new artificial intelligence takes over and does a better job than I can do. It would be a great relief if this AI could fill out forms for me, allow me to enter my own home, and turn on my cellphone. I just hope it doesn’t get too big for its britches and go on strike. If I alienate it somehow, I can see myself sitting in front of my gate with no place to go.
and steel outside, a green roof, and some warm wood interior walls and flooring inside. I will invite you to the housewarming party.
You said you met with Kevin Keegan and are on the same page?
Yes, he is a tech nerd like me and an intellectual. My type of guy. Which page is that?
That when we talk about AI, it should be the same as talking about the internet or electricity. It is assumed it is part of our lives and we gotta make the most of it, or we will fall behind. Adapt or die!
About fixing Malibu permitting and planning?
For example. That’s more a personal issue and one of the reasons why I recently started newArch (www.newArch.com).
The world of land use, design and construction has not had any substantial holistic change for the last … 200 years? We still build the same way we used to, design one by one each structure and the zoning rules and building codes are reactionary, band-aid style, and nobody has really tried to implement a holistic radical approach. I believe that now is the time to try. Let’s get inspired from the success of Big Tech, let’s use AI as a tool (not as a goal per-se) and let’s do it! I have a plan!
Seems to me the two biggest problems in Malibu are speed and safety on PCH, and the obfuscation and constipation of permitting and planning?
I think that those issues are in Malibu’s DNA. Let me explain: I love Malibu. It is so unique. It is pure beauty, it has waves, good weather … marries the beautiful Santa Monica Mountains with the Pacific Ocean, and it is super close to the second largest city in the U.S. It is also a very weird city.
There’s no real downtown. It is elongated, hard to access, exposed to multiple natural hazards … it is basically the opposite from a standard Roman town that looks for a flat, easily accessible, and guardable city “pad,” if possible adjacent to a river to impose a cool “Cardo” and “Decumanus.” Malibu wasn’t meant to be a city but it is one, and it requires a constant act of balance between its rural character and the basic means of modern civilization. Without the rural character, the Malibu that we love would die, and there’s no question about that.
That’s why I am a huge supporter of Malibu’s Mission and Vision statement and try to work with it, not against it.
All of this ties directly into your double question: safety on PCH and permitting constipation. The PCH was imposed into Malibu and it is managed
by Caltrans, a state agency. Malibu citizens want to get in and out of Malibu quickly, but they also want to be able to pull out from their garages directly abutting into PCH, which is kinda scary. Regarding the permitting process… some people say that it is broken by design to prevent any type of development (good or bad) and protect Malibu’s rural character (and keep the value of the existing homes high). I think that technology can help prevent bad development and promote the good kind. If we use tech to streamline the permitting process, clean up the MMC and LIP codes and finally write down a bunch of clear policies that avoid interpretation or discretion by making it clearer that the Mission and Vision Statements are to be always protected, then we all win. That way Malibu wins because it stays rural, and the normal peeps that cannot afford the crazy, stupid amounts of expediting and consultant fees or time that it takes to get a permit, can get their little clean sheet or small remodel projects right away. We need to help that type of homeowner development and tech is here to do so!
Sorry, define MMC and LIP codes?
The MMC is the Malibu Municipal Code and the LIP is the Local Implementation Plan, imposed by the California Coastal Commission in Malibu via de LCP (Local Coastal Program). Both are very complex and open to interpretation. The Malibu Council has the power to modify the MMC, but any LCP changes have to be approved by the California Coastal Commission, which doesn’t always agree with Malibu.
What is/are the most egregious example(s) you have seen of permitting and approvals taking way too much time?
Jo Drummond always talks about her small, 64-square-foot deck addition that took her three years to get approved. You told me about the Edge, who spent 14 years and had to give up in the end.
Yes I wrote a very detailed account of that saga that’s on my benmarcusrules.com website with a clever/snarky title: “If You Wanna Kiss the Sky, Better Learn How to Kneel.” Should be required reading. What kind of experiences have you had with Malibu planning and permitting, or LA County or the State of California?
I work a lot in the City of Malibu, LA County Unincorporated, and the City of LA. I also have a project in a remote location in Lake Michigan. Bureaucrazy is like a parasite to society, very hard to remove, but it is there, and must deal with it.
The City of Malibu has better personnel than any other jurisdiction that I work at, but terrible processes. LA County personnel are extremely slow, but they have better technology, and that makes up for their lack of human resources.
In Malibu it takes three years what in Michigan takes three months. At this lake project that I have, they also have their own Coastal Commission called EGLE, so that shouldn’t be an excuse to be so extremely slow.
If you were King of Malibu and could wave your scepter and rearrange Malibu however you wanted, what would you do?
Oh that is a loaded question. Can we do a Part Two?
Si.
Gracias.
For more information and to see the projects he has worked on, go to luistenadesign.com
By Burt Ross, Contributed Column
Local California-licensed architect Luis Tena balances his work at several Malibu-area sites with occasional bouts of surfing. Contributed Photos
COMMUNITY
it on the piano and sang.” Doing so, Justin noted, was very brave for one so young.
The show must go on!
Justin’s takeaway about the event included something else that was very important and addressed the creative and supportive energy that vibrated through the show. “The overall thing about the talent show is that there was an amazing sense of community, especially given all we have been through in our area recently,” he said. “It was so touching to see all the families, and especially the kids as they were backstage — there was such a wonderful sense of community as we were all doing it together as kids were supporting one another, telling other performers, ‘You’re gonna do great!’ and ‘You’re awesome.’”
of the Malibu community. I wanted to continue what the former owners had built and bring it to a different level. But of course, there have been obstacles.”
One of the biggest has been the prolonged closure of Pacific Coast Highway due to damage from the recent Palisades Fire, cutting off a vital flow of traffic and tourism. “We’re running at 50%,” de Cicco said. “PCH being closed doesn’t allow us to entertain people from outside. But I do my best. I’m sure we’ll survive with the help of the locals.”
Despite the business challenges, de Cicco found the strength to run this year’s marathon by embracing his life’s blessings. “Where I come from, you celebrate life,” he said. “I look at myself and say, ‘Look at that guy — he’s still walking, still able to see and appreciate what’s around him. He has a family, he has love, he has everything
There were 21 acts in all, with each entertaining rendition demonstrating just how awesome all the student performers were. Intriguingly, the fifth-graders interviewed their peer Dylan Alterman, whose art appeared on the back page of the program — what a wonderful way to celebrate a classmate!
“It was really funny and I was so surprised when the teachers did their show because we all thought the show was over,” Samantha exclaimed. “The bubbles were awesome!”
So, in the end, as performers had predicted when supporting one another before the show — all of them did great and all were awesome!
However, per the school’s usual tradition, the kids were not the only ones struttin’ their stuff and showing their talent. The teachers surprised all of the students at the morning presentation of the show. They got together, led by Webster Principal Carina Diana, and performed a flash mob style routine to “Car Wash.”
he wants.’ That helps me detach from the problems. As long as we live, problems come and go. But the most important thing is that we survive and we stay positive.”
de Cicco’s strength is rooted in his love for his family. He has three children, Julian (22), Lauren (19), and Caitlin (15). Each one is carving their own path — Julian was a basketball star at Crespi High, Caitlin is an aspiring professional dancer, and Lauren, currently attending Texas Christian University, is showing interest in joining the family business.
“She’s a great human being,” de Cicco said proudly of Lauren. “Very likable, very loving. She’s probably going to start working here when she comes home in May.”
The recent fires have also hit close to home for de Cicco in a deeply personal way. While he still has a residence, his partner Valentina Castellani lost her home, and de Cicco, who had been living with her, was indirectly impacted.
“It’s been a lot,” he admitted. “But again, we move forward. We survive. We love.”
When asked how the community can support OLLO and others during these difficult times, de Cicco didn’t just focus on his own business. “It’s not only about OLLO — it’s about everybody,” he said. “We have to support each other. Come in, enjoy a meal, frequent your favorite places. That’s what helps keep the spirit alive.” His voice, filled with gratitude, added, “You guys [ The Malibu Times ] have been very kind to us. I love this community. Malibu has a great heart.”
As he continues to push forward — one step, one plate, and one marathon at a time — Antonio de Cicco stands as a reminder of what it means to face life’s setbacks with joy, community, and unwavering hope.
To support OLLO Malibu be sure to stop by and enjoy a meal, say hello to de Cicco, and experience the warm, inviting spirit that keeps this local favorite going strong—even when the road ahead gets tough.
Sharks boys volleyball hosts Finnish coaches, dines on acai, and wins
MHS remains undefeated in league as it goes for second straight Citrus Coast championship
By MCKENZIE JACKSON Special to The Malibu Times
Agroup of volleyball coaches from Finland’s national team watched the Malibu High boys volleyball team practice on March 28.
The Scandinavian delegation’s stop at the Malibu High gym was part of their tour throughout the U.S. in which they are shadowing college, club, and high school volleyball coaches, said Sharks head coach Derek Saenz.
“They want to see what they can potentially incorporate into their national team pipeline system,” he said. “They observed and shadowed me. They were super cool people.”
The visit was another high note in a season of several wins for Malibu. The squad had a 14-7 overall record and 6-0 record in the Citrus Coast League
heading into their match against league opponent Carpinteria on Tuesday. The Sharks are trying to go undefeated in the league en route to a league champi -
onship for the second season in a row. Malibu, Saenz noted, is a talented group. “It depends on how hard we work and
how consistent we are,” he said. “We’ve had great players in the past, but this season we have backups to every position.”
Malibu was on a three-match winning streak at press time. Their last loss was on March 21 against Granada Hills Charter, Saenz’s alma mater.
Martin Kurial, the Sharks’ 6-foot-5 outside hitter, starred during the 3-0 loss though.
“He put up great numbers in terms of hitting efficiency and blocking,” Saenz said.
The match was the first time Saenz, a former Granada Hills player, had coached against his alma mater. He coached at the school for a few seasons after he graduated high school in 2000 and with Granada Hill’s club team after that. Saenz coached Zoe Fleck, a libero on the U.S. Women’s National Team and professional volleyball player, for a time with the program.
After the match, the Malibu squad and some parents visited Sunberry Acai, a restaurant owned by Fleck’s mother, Eve Fleck. The Sharks dined on acai bowls and Fleck spoke with them about
her daughter’s volleyball journey which included winning a national championship with the University of Texas in 2022
Saenz hopes the discussion with Fleck helped the Sharks realize they have all the resources they need to be successful in volleyball.
“It gave them a clear picture,” he said. “I really hope talking with Eve helped take away any type of worry or doubt. They don’t have to worry. They just must go do it.”
Malibu has only lost one set in league. They play the team that won that set, Channel Islands, on Thursday. The Sharks also play in a tournament at Chatsworth before playing Biship Diego on April 10. The squad closes the regular with games against Nordoff, Hueneme, and Venice, one of the top teams in Los Angeles.
Many of Malibu’s players play club volleyball with Venice’s players, so they are looking forward to that matchup before CIF playoffs begin.
“Playing against a team like Venice in front of the playoffs is important,” he said.
A wide range of acts were performed by students, and by faculty, at the Webster Elementary talent show. Photos courtesy of Phil Buckman
The Malibu High boys volleyball team are shown with members of the Finnish national team’s coaching staff on Friday. The coaches shadowed Malibu’s coach during a practice. Photo by McKenzie Jackson
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THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ANNIE B DESIGNS 17922 CASTELLAMMARE DRIVE, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272, LOS ANGELES COUNTY Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):
Registered Owner(s): ANNE BASTENDORF 3494 ROWENA AVENUE #1, LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
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The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/2008 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed, ANNE BASTENDORF, OWNER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 3/18/2025 NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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1923 SUNSET PLAZA DR, LOS ANGELES, CA 90069
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I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed, MARISA SAN ANTONIO, OWNER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 3/11/2025
NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF
SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER.
A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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31334 ANACAPA VIEW DR, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
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Registered Owner(s): SEVA CORPORATION OF AMERICA
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I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed, SEVA CORPORATION OF AMERICA, KATHLEEN M GLIEBE, TREASURER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 3/18/2025
NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER.
A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
Publish in The Malibu Times: 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17/2025 MALIBU 64
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 25STCP00962
Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Petition of: ADRIANA XHAKLI TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ADRIANA XHAKLI a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: ADRIANA XHAKLI Proposed Name: ADRI PETRA-WONG
The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: JUL 11 2025 Time: 8:30 AM, Dept.: 45, Room: 529
The address of the court is:
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 111 N. HILL STREET, ROOM 102, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): The Malibu Times
Date: MAR 14 2025
VIRGINIA KEENY, Judge of the Superior Court
DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court
PUB: 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17/2025 The Malibu Times MALIBU 65
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case No. 25CHCP00120
Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
Petition of: EDUARDO FRANCISCO LEMUS RIVERA
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: EDUARDO FRANCISCO LEMUS RIVERA a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
Present Name: EDUARDO FRANCISCO LEMUS RIVERA
Proposed Name: EDUARDO FRANCISCO ROSSIL
The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing:
Date: 05/28/2025 Time: 8:30 AM, Dept.: F 51
The address of the court is:
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 9425 PENFIELD AVE, CHATSWORTH, CA 91311
A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): The Malibu Times
Date: MAR 26 2025
ANDREW E COOPER, Judge of the Superior Court
DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court PUB: 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24/2025 The Malibu Times MALIBU 69
2025052560
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: HER PREMIER POSITION
23465 CIVIC CENTER WAY BUILDING 9, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): STEPHANIE ZENKER 23465 CIVIC CENTER WAY BUILDING 9, MALIBU, CA 90265 If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed, STEPHANIE ZENKER, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 3/14/2025 NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish in The Malibu Times: 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24/2025 MALIBU 70
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. M-1600 Loan No. XXXXXXL RD Title Order No. 15952984 APN: 4472-019-002 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06-24-2020. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04-30-2025 at 11:00 A.M., ROBERT E. WEISS INCORPORATED as the duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to deed of trust recorded 07-07-2020, instrument 20200739884 of official records in the office of the recorder of LOS ANGELES county, California, executed by: GILES OLIVER JAMES FORSYTH DONOVAN AND LAURA CHRISTINE DONOVAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY, as Trustor, WILLIAM J. CRAWFORD AND JULIE A. CRAWFORD, TRUSTEES OF THE WILLIAM JERRY CRAWFORD AND JULIE ANN CRAWFORD REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED OCTOBER 16, 2018, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION SALE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, cashier s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Place of sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said deed of trust in the property situated in said county, California describing the land therein; AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:33364 DECKER SCHOOL RD MALIBU, CA 90265 The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and of the trusts created by said deed of trust, to wit: Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $477,782.65 (estimated).Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a Written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said notice of default and election to sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation.
DATE: March 27, 2025 ROBERT E. WEISS INCORPORATED, As Trustee ATTN: FORECLOSURE DEPARTMENT 920 S. VILLAGE OAKS DRIVE COVINA CA 91724 (626) 967-4302 FOR SALE INFORMATION: www.servicelinkASAP.com or 866-684-2727 CRIS A KLINGERMAN, ESQ.WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.A-4839072 04/10/2025, 04/17/2025, 04/24/2025 MALIBU 68
2025036894
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:
INTIMATE ENCOUNTERS
21450 CHASE ST. STE. 211, CANOGA PARK, CA 91304, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):
Registered Owner(s): KELLI ARMSTRONG
21450 CHASE ST. STE 211, CANOGA PARK, CA 91304
If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization
This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/2025
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed, KELLI ARMSTRONG, OWNER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 2/21/2025 NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
Publish in The Malibu Times: 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 4/10/2025 MALIBU 40
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RANDALL LAWRENCE MIOD, AKA RANDALL L. MIOD, AKA RANDALL MIOD, AKA RANDY MIOD CASE NO. 25STPB03696
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of RANDALL LAWRENCE MIOD, AKA RANDALL L. MIOD, AKA RANDALL MIOD, AKA RANDY MIOD A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CAROL ANN SMITH in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CAROL ANN SMITH be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 5/12/2025 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner
Leah Larkin, Law Offices of Leah Larkin, A Professional Legal Corporation, SB#231329, 873 Beaumont Avenue, Beaumont, California 92223 951-845-5930
MALIBU 71
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE
(Division 6 of the Commercial Code)
Escrow No. 623603-CC
(1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal
property hereinafter described
(2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: MAURICE FADEL, 30688 THOUSAND OAKS BLVD, AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301
(3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 30688 THOUSAND OAKS BLVD, AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301
(4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: THE CLUBS, INC, 30688 THOUSAND OAKS BLVD, AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301
(5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, TRADENAME, GOODWILL, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE of that certain business located at: 30688 THOUSAND OAKS BLVD, AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301
(6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: SAM’S TOBACCO STORE
(7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is APRIL 28, 2025 at the office of: METRO ESCROW, INC., 3600 WILSHIRE BLVD., SUITE 326, LOS ANGELES, CA 90010, Escrow No. 623503-, Escrow Officer: CATHERINE CHA
(8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above
(9) The last date for filing claims is: APRIL 25, 2025.
(10) This Bulk Sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2.
(11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE.
Dated: MARCH 7, 2025
TRANSFEREES: THE CLUBS, INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
3593340-PP MALIBU TIMES 4/10/25
MALIBU 72
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU PLANNING COMMISSION
The Malibu Planning Commission will hold public hearing on MONDAY, May 5, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA and via teleconference on the project identified below.
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 22-058, SITE PLAN REVIEW NOS. 22-026 AND 25-003, AND MINOR MODIFICATION NO. 22-004 - An application for construction of a new 2,893 square foot two-story single family residence with attached garage and basement, onsite wastewater treatment system, landscaping, oak tree removal, and associated development; including a minor modification for a setback reduction to the rear yard, and site plan reviews for proposed development encroachment within steep slopes and construction above 18 feet, up to 24 feet, for a flat roof
Location: 31881 Sea Level Drive
APN: 4470-026-006
Zoning: Single-family Medium (SFM)
Applicant: Santos Planning, Inc.
Owner: Sea Level Escape LLC
Appealable to: City Council and California Coastal Commission
Case Planner: Rick Casswell, Contract Planner (619) 483-3950 rick@casswellconsultinginc.com
For the project identified above with a categorical exemption for environmental review, pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Director has analyzed this proposed project and found that it is listed among the classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant adverse effect on the environment. Therefore, the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA. The Planning Director has further determined that none of the six exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption apply to this project (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2).
A written staff report will be available at or before the hearing for the project. All persons wishing to address the Commission regarding this matter will be afforded an opportunity in accordance with the Commission’s procedures.
Copies of all related documents can be reviewed by any interested person at City Hall during regular business hours. Oral and written comments may be presented to the Planning Commission on, or before, the date of the meeting.
LOCAL APPEAL – A decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council by an aggrieved person by written statement setting forth the grounds for appeal. An appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within ten days following the date of action (15 days for tentative maps) for which the appeal is made and shall be accompanied by an appeal form and filing fee, as specified by the City Council. Appeal forms may be found online at www.malibucity.org/ planningforms or in person at City Hall, or by calling (310) 456-2489, extension 246.
COASTAL COMMISSION APPEAL – For projects appealable to the Coastal Commission, an aggrieved person may appeal the Planning Commission’s approval to the Coastal Commission within 10 working days of the issuance of the City’s Notice of Final Action. Appeal forms may be found online at www.coastal.ca.gov or in person at the Coastal Commission South Central Coast District office located at 89 South California Street in Ventura, or by calling 805585-1800. Such an appeal must be filed with the Coastal Commission, not the City.
IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Maureen Tamuri, Interim Planning Director
Publish Date: April 10, 2025
MALIBU 73
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU PLANNING COMMISSION
The Malibu Planning Commission will hold public hearings on MONDAY, April 21, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA and via teleconference on the projects identified below.
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 24-042 - An application for construction of a 182 square foot second floor addition to an existing 2,845 square foot, two-story, beachfront single-family residence with attached garage, and associated interior and exterior remodel
Location: 23350 Malibu Colony APN: 4452-008-023
Zoning: Single-family Medium (SFM)
Applicant: Paul Williger
Owner: Surfbreak LLC
Appealable to: City Council and California Coastal Commission
Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301(e) and 15301(a) Application Filed: September 20, 2021
Case Planner: Rick Casswell, Contract Planner (619) 483-3950 rick@casswellconsultinginc.com
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 22-069 - An application to install a permanent ungrouted riprap erosion control feature, a 24-inch drainage pipe, and associated road shoulder repairs for embankment stabilization
Nearest Location: 6511.5 Westward Beach Road, within the Public Right-of-Way Nearest APN: 4469-027-901
Nearest Zoning: Public Open Space
Applicant / Owner: City of Malibu
Appealable to: City Council and California Coastal Commission
Case Planner: Adam Pisarkiewicz, Contract Planner (949) 489-1442 pisarkiewicz@civicsolutions.com
For the projects identified above with a categorical exemption for environmental review, pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Director has analyzed these proposed projects and found that they are listed among the classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant adverse effect on the environment. Therefore, the projects are categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA. The Planning Director has further determined that none of the six exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption apply to these projects (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2).
A written staff report will be available at or before the hearing for the projects. All persons wishing to address the Commission regarding these matters will be afforded an opportunity in accordance with the Commission’s procedures.
Copies of all related documents can be reviewed by any interested person at City Hall during regular business hours. Oral and written comments may be presented to the Planning Commission on, or before, the date of the meeting.
LOCAL APPEAL – A decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council by an aggrieved person by written statement setting forth the grounds for appeal.
An appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within ten days following the date of action (15 days for tentative maps) for which the appeal is made and shall be accompanied by an appeal form and filing fee, as specified by the City Council. Appeal forms may be found online at www.malibucity.org/
planningforms or in person at City Hall, or by calling (310) 456-2489, extension 246.
COASTAL COMMISSION APPEAL – For projects appealable to the Coastal Commission, an aggrieved person may appeal the Planning Commission’s approval to the Coastal Commission within 10 working days of the issuance of the City’s Notice of Final Action. Appeal forms may be found online at www.coastal.ca.gov or in person at the Coastal Commission South Central Coast District office located at 89 South California Street in Ventura, or by calling 805585-1800. Such an appeal must be filed with the Coastal Commission, not the City.
IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Maureen Tamuri, Interim Planning Director
Publish Date: April 10, 2025 MALIBU 74
2025063851
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: TRUE VISIONARY MEDIA
506 S SPRING ST #13308, SMB #82193, LOS ANGELES, CA 90013, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):
Registered Owner(s): IVETTE AIDEE LOPEZ-MAGANA
506 S SPRING ST #13308, SMB #82193, LOS ANGELES, CA 90013
If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization
This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed, IVETTE AIDEE LOPEZ-MAGANA, OWNER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 2/21/2025 NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish in The Malibu Times: 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2025 MALIBU 75
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 25SMCP00168
Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
Petition of: GIA LUISA HONNEN WEISDORN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: GIA LUISA HONNEN WEISDORN a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: GIA LUISA HONNEN WEISDORN Proposed Name: GIA LUISA HONNEN-WESTBOURNE
The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 05/16/2025 Time: 8:30 AM, Dept.: K
The address of the court is:
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 1725 MAIN STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401
A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): The Malibu Times
Date:
LAWRENCE CHO, Judge of the Superior Court
DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court PUB: 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2025 The Malibu Times
MALIBU 76
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ALL REAL ESTATE advertised herein are subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, ancestry or national origin or intention to make such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertisements for real estate in violation of the
law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.
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The Pepperdine Waves men’s volleyball team, ranked eighth in national polls, recorded its first win over a top-five ranked team this season on April 5, beating the third-ranked USC Trojans 3-1 at Pepperdine’s Firestone Fieldhouse.
Six-foot-eleven freshman Cole Hartke, an outside hitter, led the Waves with 18 kills, two aces, five digs, and five blocks, while redshirt junior Ryan Barnett, an outside hitter also, recorded 16 kills, three aces, 22 serve-receptions, four blocks, and three digs. Junior libero Jacob Reilly had 11 digs, two assists, and 26 receptions for Pepperdine and graduate student Gabe Dyer, a setter, rang up 42 assists, 12 digs, and one block.
Pepperdine won the match 21-25, 25-20, 25-15, 25-21.
The Waves’ victory happened two days after USC beat them 3-1 in Los Angeles.
Hartke led the Waves with several kills in the first set and the score was knotted at 17 before USC made a run — and the Waves had some miscues — to claim the set.
Harke and sophomore outside hitter Mazur helped the Waves grab control of the second set after it got off to a competitive start. USC was never out of the game, though.
The Waves secured the win after the Trojans committed some errors and redshirt sophomore middle blocker James Eadie’s service ace ended the set.
Harke and Barnett offensively and Mazur on defense led the Waves to a massive thirdset win, which was USC’s lowest scoring set of this season. USC struggled throughout the set as Pepperdine gained a 2-1 lead. Barnett and Harke’s offensive performances again led their team to a lead in the fourth set. USC did battle back, but they couldn’t stymie Pepperdine’s offensive flow. Hartke’s final kill of the matchup stamped the Waves victory.
The area was full of spectators for the match. Some attendees held up supportive Pepperdine signs that read “ALL DAY EADIE,” and “JACOB IS REILLY GOOD!” The match also featured alumni recognition for former Waves assistant coach Gary Sato, who has the same role with USC, and Pepperdine Hall of Famer Linda Murphy, a Waves volleyball player from 1977-79.
Waves scholar-athletes who have a 3.0 GPA or higher were also honored. Pepperdine’s payback win ended a threegame losing streak. The Waves have a 15-7 overall record and 7-3 record in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation heading into their home match against Jessup University on Thursday. Before they dropped three consecutive matches, Pepperdine won four straight contests in mid-March. They beat Stanford and Meno College twice apiece.
The Pepperdine women’s tennis team continued its winning streak over West Coast Conference opposition on April 6.
They downed Washington State 4-1 at Pepperdine’s Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center. The home victory for the Waves, rated 23rd in Intercollegiate Tennis Association women’s tennis rankings, put their winning streak over the WCC’s other eight teams at 83 straight. In fact, Pepperdine hasn’t lost to another WCC opponent since 2015. Additionally, the last time Pepperdine finished lower than first in the WCC regular season standings was when they finished second in 2012.
The Waves have a 3-0 record against conference opposition this season. Four of their five final regular season matches before the two-day WCC Championships later this month are against WCC foes.
The Cougars, ranked 59th in the nation, got off to a winning start against Pepperdine, though. WSU won the doubles point by a close margin, but then the Waves — led by the rackets of freshmen Alexia Harmon, Duru Soke, and Liam Oved — had three straight-set singles victories. Anastasiia Grechkina, also a freshman, closed Pepperdine’s win with a three-set triumph.
Cougar duos Maxine Murphy and Eva Alvarez Sande and Hania Abouelsaad and Martina Markov secured wins over Pepperdine pairs to win the doubles point.
Harmon, from Las Vegas, defeated Elyse Tse 6-1, 6-1 to gain Pepperdine’s first singles point. Harmon was never broken on her way to her fifth-straight win.
Soke scored the first singles victory for Pepperdine. The first-year Wave from Turkey was down a break against Chisato Kanemaki early in the first set on court five, but then she broke the Cougar to knot the score at four games each. Soke broke Kanemaki at deuce in the tenth game and went on to claim the first set 7-5. The Wave broke her opponent and didn’t look back during the second set, notching a 6-1 triumph.
Oved downed Martina Puvill on court six 6-3,
6-4 next, but it wasn’t easy. The Wave from Isreal had a double-break lead, but Puvill held at deuce in the seventh game. Oved broke Puvill to get the win eventually.
Grechkina, ranked 87th in singles, secured Pepperdine’s win with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 victory. Grechkina, from Moscow, Russia, held at deuce against Maxine Murphy on court two before breaking Murphy finish the match.
The Waves have a 9-9 overall record heading into their Senior Day home matchup against UC Santa Barbara on Thursday.
Pepperdine then has WCC matches against San Diego and UC San Diego on Saturday, Pacific on April 18, and Saint Mary’s on April 19.
At press time, San Diego was the only other WCC squad with an undefeated record in the conference.
The WCC Championships begin on April 25 at San Diego State’s Aztec Tennis Center. Pepperdine has won every WCC Tournament since 2013.
The Waves have won three of their last four matches. Before beating Washington State, Pepperdine defeated WCC foes Portland and Loyola Marymount, but fell to non-WCC opponent Washington, a team ranked in the nation’s top 25.
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