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Malibu residents concerned about canyon roads

LA County has jurisdiction over most roads beyond city limits except Decker Canyon, a state highway

By BARBARA BURKE Special to The Malibu Times

Brentwood School assistant football coach Ray Humphrey, who died on Jan. 2 at the age of 53, was the head football coach at Malibu High from 2005 to 2014.

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Beloved former Malibu High coach Ray Humphrey passes away

Humphrey was the second head football coach in Malibu High’s history

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Around a week after having his tonsils removed in 1993, Jake Ford woke his roommate and best friend Ray Humphrey up in the middle of the night and told him the back of his throat was bleeding profusely and he needed medical attention.

Humphrey, Ford recalls, jumped out of bed and drove him from their West Los Angeles apartment to the nearest emergency room as

quickly as possible.

“He ran red lights,” Ford said.

“When the doctor saw me, he told me I was lucky to get to the hospital. He said I could have bled out in my sleep. Hump saved my life, basically.”

Ford, a counselor and the head football coach at Brentwood School in Los Angeles, cherishes Humphrey, a former Malibu High football coach, for his life-saving drive and their lifelong friendship.

“He means everything to me,” Ford said. “I don’t have any brothers. He is my brother.”

Last week, Ford lost his best CONTINUED ON PAGE A7

SCE explains the criteria for Public Safety Power Shutoffs

Malibu City Councilmember suggests the city provide more resources to residents affected during a PSPS

A roadside memorial was placed where Luis Fernando Escobar Gonzalez, 25, passed away on Oct. 9, 2023. Gonzalez hit a telephone pole and was killed in a one-vehicle collision on Malibu Canyon returning from work late in the evening. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT

After four Pepperdine students tragically died in an accident on Pacific Coast Highway on Oct. 17, upset and outraged residents attended the next Malibu City Council meeting on Oct. 23.

There, Karen Russell, whose son, Conner Michael Budge, was killed

on Sept. 24, 2022, when his car went over the side of Mulholland Highway near Las Virgenes Road, lamented that an officer had told her that her son would not have died if there had been a railing where he lost control of his car.

“How much could a railing have

Farmers Market vendors, director continue to advocate for Legacy Park as permanent location City Council to address site and whether city should assume the license to operate the market

Multiple businesses posted notices on their doors letting customers know of the Southern California Edision maintenance outage on Jan. 3. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT

have resources available when their power is out.”

Kumar referred to SCE’s Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS), which temporarily shut off power to neighborhoods or areas during dangerous weather conditions to CONTINUED ON PAGE A8

The Malibu Farmers Market location is up in the air and its future direction was slated for consideration by the Malibu City Council at its meeting on Jan. 8. Currently, the market has been operating without a formal temporary use permit from the City at Legacy Park since Oct. 8, 2023, although Debra Bianco, president and co-founder of the Cornucopia Foundation, which operates the market, states it has been doing so with permission from the city.

Debra Bianco (left), president and co-founder of the Farmers Market group, is shown with Ingrid Yael Jensen during a past Farmers Market. Photo courtesy of Malibu Farmers Market

“When the city was concerned 2024, and I have that in writing,” about our farmers market, they Bianco said. gave us an extension to help us She elaborated, stating, “We’ve expedite returning to the county been a nonprofit organization in land until sometime in January CONTINUED ON PAGE A6

City Council approves road race agreements Two men indicted in $8.5 million Airbnb scam Farmers Market to return Relations Manager Andrew Thomas. receiving an estimated two hours of Many Malibu short-term After the 45-minute presentation, speaker slips and Zoom participants. rentals affected to SMC parking lot; the council moved on to approving On Dec. 11, 2012, the council council OKs purchase the Road Race Agreement and adopted City Council Policy #47

By JUDY ABEL emphasized the importance of entitled the Road Race Policy, which Special to The Malibu Times of lidar speed guns for ensuring that local nonprofit provides that the city may grant a traffic enforcment

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The Malibu City Council returned from holiday break and began their meeting on Monday with a presentation from Southern California Edison Government

cost?” Russell asked rhetorically, with the angst-filled look of a grieving parent.

Luis Fernando Escobar Gonzalez, 25, was another victim of a fatal accident on Oct. 9, 2023.

Gonzalez hit a telephone pole and CONTINUED ON PAGE A7

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this week

By BARBARA BURKE Special to The Malibu Times

By BARBARA BURKE Special to The Malibu Times

“We know being without power for an extended period can be a hardship for our customers and we don’t make these decisions lightly, however public safety is paramount,” said Reggie Kumar, spokesperson for Southern California Edison. “We work closely with local officials whenever we need to turn off power to ensure the safety of our system, which includes making sure our customers

With the recent focus on Pacific Coast Highway’s horrifically dangerous perils, some citizens remain highly concerned about the safety of canyon roads around Malibu.

Speeders throughout area canyons have caused many fatalities and injuries, leading neighborhood organizations such as the Monte Nido Valley Community Association to place signs directing people to report reckless drivers and providing a direct line to the California Highway Patrol.

The association is part of Operation Safe Canyons, a committee coordinated by the County Supervisor’s Office, CHP, the Sheriff ’s Traffic Division and the Department of Public Works.

As The Malibu Times reported on April 2, 2022, Corral Canyon, Stunt Road, Topanga, Tuna Canyon, and other neighborhoods are involved in OSC, as are bicycle enthusiasts. The group focuses on unincorporated LA County canyons that since the pandemic have experienced an increase in speeding and accidents.

organizations benefited from the events.

Councilmembers Paul Grisanti and Marianne Riggins served on the procurement evaluation committee and reviewed the four submitted proposals.

The council reduced the public comment to two minutes after

maximum of two temporary use permits for non-motorized racing such as marathons, triathlons, and cycling events per calendar year.

On Aug. 12, 2013, the city entered into a 10-year agreement with Michael Epstein Sports Productions Inc. to host the Malibu Triathlon through Nov. 1, 2023. However, in CONTINUED ON PAGE A7

Two men have been indicted by a federal grand jury on fraud charges and discrimination against Black people in a scam run through online short-term property rentals on Airbnb and Vrbo. The alleged fraud occurred across 10 states, but the details in the indictments indicate much of it occurred at vacation

rentals in Malibu.

Shray Goel, 35, of Miami, and Shaunik Raheja, 34, of Denver were charged in California last week in the scam. U.S. prosecutors charged the pair in connection with 10,000 reser vations for short-term rentals. The indictment alleges that Goel and Raheja defrauded the online platforms and guests attempting to rent properties. Their business operated under various names, including Abbot Pacific LLC. The scheme entailed doubleCONTINUED ON PAGE A6

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Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . A2 News Briefs . . . . . . . . . A3 • Motorcyclist killed on PCH in crash on Christmas Eve identified Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . A4 • Events Local News . . . . . . . . . A5 • Wow! What a wonderful whale-watching year!

Real Estate . . . . . . . . . A8 Malibu Life . . . . . . . . . B1 • Malibu local praises LA Sheriff ’s Department for good deed on PCH People . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 • Shine On You Crazy ...

Legal Notices . . . . . . . . B3 Business & Directory . . . B5 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . B5 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . B8 • Player of the Week: Sharks basketball’s Dylan Goosen

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Malibu Farmers Market: Unwavering Standards Dear Editor, The Malibu Farmers Market, managed by the Cornucopia Foundation, is renowned not only for its longevity but for its unwavering commitment to maintaining strict standards. This commitment extends to ensuring fairness in pricing—a key aspect that sets us apart. We strictly enforce that vendors do not raise their prices just because they are operating in Malibu. This policy is integral to our ethos, ensuring that our market remains accessible and fair for all our customers, regardless of its affluent location.

Our operational standards are equally stringent. We require all vendors to arrive by 6:30 a.m., providing them with ample time to set up. This early setup is crucial in maintaining the market’s smooth operation and professional atmosphere. Our attention to detail goes beyond just the products sold. We meticulously check that tablecloths, tents, and food containers are clean and that the mandatory weights are securely attached to the tents. We emphasize to our vendors that the aesthetics of their stalls are just as important as the quality of their products, reinforcing the market’s reputation for excellence.

We make it clear to all vendors that these high standards are non-negotiable. If a vendor is uncomfortable with these expectations, we suggest that the Malibu Farmers Market might not be the right fit for them.

Our market is not just a commercial space but a representation of a collective ethos, and it’s crucial that every vendor aligns with this.

However, we have encountered instances where vendors agree to our terms, pay their rent, and then seek to challenge our established protocols. Some express frustration and direct their anger towards me, Debra Bianco, with accusations of rudeness or inflexibility. Rather than choosing to leave, they attempt to alter the market’s well-established practices or advocate for a change in management. Such incidents underscore the importance of our rigorous selection process and firm adherence to our principles.

Despite these challenges, the Malibu Farmers Market continues to thrive as a unique and cherished part of our community. Our insistence on maintaining high standards and fair pricing sets us apart, creating a market experience that is not only enjoyable but also embodies the spirit and character of Malibu.

We invite everyone to experience this for themselves – to see how our dedication to these values creates a market that is not just in Malibu but truly of Malibu.

Debra Bianco, Manager, Malibu Farmers Market Letter to Malibu City Council: PCH Safety

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Dear Editor, Letter to the Malibu City Council: We strongly support an emergency ordinance to make PCH safer.

Malibu’s entire 21 miles should qualify as a safety corridor. And how can we fail to do something major now, after the untimely and tragic deaths of four young and vibrant Pepperdine women?

The state should be petitioned to fund all CHP patrols of PCH because this highway is used by 15

million visitors annually and is the responsibility of Caltrans, a state-run operation. Malibu keeps approximately ONLY 6 percent of its property taxes, and the state also receives much from our income tax and the county most of our sales and property tax. Our city must stop being extorted by paying for enforcement on roadways and beaches that we are not responsible for.

Engineering, Education, and Enforcement are the keys to traffic safety.

Apparently, Caltrans has ruled out road-narrowing measures to make it more difficult for cars to speed along the highway (such as wider medians, shoulders, and protected bike lanes). Please reconsider this, as it has proven very effective in many other studies.

We favor the immediate implementation of any feasible measures to increase road safety.

These may include: • A petition to the state to provide CHP with funding for additional safety patrols, as PCH alone is a major thoroughfare to access public beaches for 15 million visitors per year. This means amending current code section 2400.6 to stop future funding of contracts by the City of Malibu.

• Ensuring there is 24/7 patrolling in the outer eastern or western areas of the city. Many residents have reported NOT observing CHP in these areas. Big Rock and PCH just last week had two HUGE accidents within days of one another, so we really need police presence in this area.

Here are additional suggestions: Engineering: Close a lane of traffic from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. at specific dangerous sections from Moonshadows to Webb Way. Construction crews do that routinely. It saves the lives of road crews and also saves the lives of drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. No one can speed through a construction zone or one with narrower lanes. This will slow down drivers looking to speed on wide open roads and stop racing altogether. This can be a temporary solution until the signal synchronization is completed, where speeders will be stopped by red lights in these areas. Though some permanent type of traffic calming is needed just east of Carbon Canyon Road where these young women were killed.

RE: PCH re-design, please consider adding a wider median for use in emergencies and strategically placed median delineators near Moonshadows, Nobu, and the Pier to stop illegal U-Turns there that cause dangerous accidents. It is not enough simply to repaint lines on the street.

Education: Start a PCH campaign such as “iDrive45.” The idea is that we inspire all residents not to speed even 1 mph over the posted limits, and that this would inspire visitors to do the same. This can be on signage, bumper stickers, and mass emails and mailers.

When city residents are educated to drive no faster than 45 mph there will be no need to implement the suggestion by Council Member Silverstein of two pace-making, self-driving electric cars continuously traveling on PCH at 45 mph.

Enforcement: A diligent effort to increase ticketing and fines for drivers who speed above the 45 mph limit should be implemented.

Kraig Hill has suggested utilizing a camera system such as one used in Australia that photographs speeders,

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HAYLEY MATTSON Mayor Pro Tem Doug Stewart, thank you for acknowledging our commitment to community safety at the city council meeting on Monday. We remain dedicated to keep PCH at the forefront until change happens.

notes license plates, and mails tickets to drivers with flagrant speeding violations over a certain distance.

Given innocent lives lost, such as the Pepperdine students, these cameras would be a very useful tool and speed deterrent.

Speeds should be reduced from the Nobu Restaurant to Webb Way and also the area commonly called “Dead Man’s Curve,” which is west of The Malibu Healing Center and east of Carbon Canyon.

The heatmap of crashes along PCH (2012-2022) showing the most dangerous sections can be referenced in order to take immediate traffic calming measures.

Thanks for doing everything in your power to make PCH safer for the residents and visitors of Malibu.

Jo & Colin Drummond, Malibu Defining the Safety Issues of PCH Dear Editor, The following is a letter directed to Malibu City Council: Mayor and Councilmembers, I am glad safety is being addressed by City Council and members of the public.

Malibu traffic problems are complex. Quick decisions may not prove to be effective measures and could increase the risk of accidents. You may already have implemented or are planning the following, but if not, please consider these recommendations on process and my thoughts on solutions. The first requirement is to define the problem as specifically as possible, i.e. the data on the accidents, where and when they occurred and what/who was involved in the accident, e.g. pedestrian on the side or crossing the road, car making U turn, at a stoplight, on a curve, speed of car, residents or non-residents, and identification of possible interactions of several of these factors. I’m sure government agencies have this data, but most residents do not.

This data is critical to allow iden-

tification, discussion and solutions based on the most accurate information available. Following is a process which should result in an informed decision. It is essentially Plan Do Study Act detailed for identifying and reducing the risk for traffic accidents in Malibu. This process will not only inform residents and City Council, but will help secure residents’ support for the most effective measures.

Gathering the information/data • Identify the exact nature of the problem – where, when, how many accidents by type and location. Also assess access, flow and safety during a disaster.

• Identify proven solutions for these specific problems and those measures which have failed to produce a positive change.

• Seek information regarding the success and failure of various measures from other cities/counties which have similar problems.

Information Forum Disseminate the above information to the public and provide hybrid or zoom forums for questions and answers regarding the information.

Include a few known experts/scientists, perhaps with different opinions.

Identification and discussion of scientists’ recommendations for the various high risk conditions in Malibu, including costs, should follow presentation of the above information.

Resident Solution Forum Residents’ present their recommendations after assessment of information in first forum. Provide cost efficacy of and funding sources for solutions.

Final Analysis Forum • Discussion of expert and resident solutions, including costs, to include the City, experts and residents.

• Select the strongest solutions.

Implement and Assess • Implement one or several measures.

• Reassess the efficacy of these measures and make appropriate adjustments.

• Report to public.

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Solutions I might support depending on information and analysis above: • Cameras at frequent accident sites with ticketing for risky offences may help.

• Increase passage for pedestrians and bicycles by: widening the shoulder which might include restricting parking; constructing elevated passageways for pedestrians and bicycles, which would help if used.

• Impounding the vehicles of egregious offenders might help.

• Synchronization of traffic lights may help.

• Increase CHP presence. There may already be some data on the effectiveness of this measure.

• Analyze the cause of and provide the solutions to mitigate accidents at stoplights.

Measures I do not support: Temporarily eliminating a traffic lane. This may irritate resident drivers who use the roadway frequently and possibly make risky driving more likely, including following the area of lane closure when drivers may speed, weaving in and out of traffic, to make up for lost time. It may increase traffic on even more dangerous and narrow canyon roads.

Significantly increased signage without proof that it will make a significant difference. Many residents moved here to enjoy views and the presence of ocean or wildland habitats. Signage interferes with that and some signage may increase underlying stress by referencing terrible accidents on a daily basis.

Increasing warnings. Warnings that are viewed daily or frequently are likely to be ultimately ignored.

This is known as alarm fatigue.

Automated cars driving slowly. I think this has many risks and is unproven.

I hope you will consider these recommendations for both the process and my thoughts on solutions.

Georgia Goldfarb,, Malibu

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Motorcyclist killed on PCH in crash on Christmas Eve identified On Dec. 24, at 6 p.m., Los Angeles County Fire Department and deputies from Lost Hills Station responded to a vehicle versus motorcycle traffic collision on 33400 Pacific Coast Highway. The male motorcyclist was headed south and died at the scene of the crash, according to authorities. The victim was identified as Jose Alfonso De Lira Piedra, 32, of Burbank, according to records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office. According to the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriffs Station Sgt. James Arens, the incident is still under investigation, but there was no indication that the motorist was going above the speed limit. Arens said there was a black Cadillac Escalade backing out of the driveway on the south side of PCH when it crashed into the motorcyclist.

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shut down a 2 1/2-mile stretch of Malibu Thursday night fled the PCH just south of Leo Carrillo scene. The crash was reported State Beach. around 6:40 p.m. on Pacific Coast Highway near Big Rock Drive The City of Malibu released a when a vehicle slammed into the statement on the incident on so- others at a high rate of speed. A secial media: “The City’s thoughts curity video from the scene showed are with all those affected by this the engine block from one of the tragic event. The City is committed vehicles was thrown out of the car to working with Caltrans in its ef- and found on the opposite side of forts to improve safety conditions the roadway. One person was adon PCH while simultaneously mitted to a nearby hospital. exploring ways that the City can address PCH safety concerns withAuthorities believe the missing in its jurisdictional ability. Learn driver could be injured, given the more about the efforts by the City, severely damaged vehicles. The our law enforcement partners and collision occurred approximateour local County and State elect- ly 7 miles from an Oct. 17 crash ed officials to make PCH safe for where four Pepperdine University residents, pedestrians, cyclist and students were killed. The suspect in motorists at MalibuCity.org/PCH- that fatal crash, Fraser Bohm, was Safety.” reportedly driving over 100 mph before he allegedly hit the students.

even saw it,” Arens said.The crash crash with three other vehicles in commissions to meet virtually

In partnership with the American

Red Cross, the Community Services Department will host a lifeguard certification course on Saturday, Jan. 20, and Sunday, Jan. 21, at the Malibu Community Pool, located at Malibu High School. The hybrid course provides participants with a link to complete the online coursework before the in-person skills assessment.

Advanced registration is required on the website. Applicants who successfully pass the course are eligible to apply for employment as lifeguards with the City of Malibu on the city website at malibucity.org/667/EmploymentOpportunities.

Updated Draft Housing Element study session and public review period set for Jan. 16 through Jan. 24 The city will publish an updated Draft Housing Element on Jan. 8 for a public review period from Jan. 16 through Jan. 24. The City Council will also hold a study session on CONTINUED ON PAGE A8

OBITUARIES

DEC 5 - DEC 7

 12/5 | Petty theft A package was stolen from a property on Broad Beach Road.

The victim said they received a notification of the package delivered, however, it was not anywhere to be found. The items were two high chairs worth $196. The victim had security cameras but were non-operating.

 12/7 | Vehicle burglary A vehicle parked near El Matador State Beach was broken into, and an estimated $8,610 worth of camera equipment was stolen. The victim left their bag that contained the vehicle keys unoccupied, and when they returned, the keys were missing, and their vehicle was ransacked. There were no security cameras nor witnesses available for evidence.

via Zoom, expired. This law was a temporary provision approved by the State Legislature to allow local agencies to conduct entirely virtual meetings pursuant to the Brown Act during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under normal circumstances, the Brown Act requires that commission meetings be held in-person to allow the commission to openly conduct the people’s business. After Jan. 1, all of the city’s Brown Act bodies have resumed meeting in-person at City Hall. City Council and Planning Commission meetings will continue to be held in a hybrid format; in-person at City Hall and virtually via Zoom. These meetings will continue to be available to view live and on-demand on the city’s YouTube channel and website and live on City TV Ch. 3. All of the other City Commissions will begin meeting in person at City Hall only as they did before the pandemic, with no video broadcast.

Hit-and-run driver sought in multiple- All City Commission car crash on PCH near Big Rock Drive Meetings to be held Deadline in person at City Deputies from the Malibu/Lost for lifeguard Hills Sheriff ’s Station and rescue Hall starting Jan. 1 “It was hard to see at night, teams were called in to assist with certification class there was no lighting there, so I the search after a driver suspected On Jan. 1, Assembly Bill 361, extended to Jan. 12 don’t even know if the motorcyclist of being involved in a high-speed which has allowed the city’s

The following incidents were reported between:

 12/6 | Burglary A vehicle park near Leo Carrillo State Beach was broken into, and an iPhone and wallet were stolen.

The victim said they left the key in the lockbox went surfing, and returned to see the lockbox had been tampered with. The victim received multiple notifications of their credit cards being used at a Nordstrom and Apple Store. The iPhone was worth $600.

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BILL COBEN 1932-2023

ill Coben was a respected and prominent music and entertainment lawyer who lived in Malibu for over 50 years.

He defended and protected recording artists through the ’70s and ’80s, such as Iron Butterfly, Steven Stills, Hansen, Esther Phillips, Black Oak Arkansas, and many others.

Born in New York in 1932, he moved to Los Angeles in 1948 with his brother Stanley and attended Manual Arts High School. Starting out in the music business as a disc jockey at KNOB, he transitioned into music law after graduating from UCLA Law School in 1963.

In 1975, Bill met Linda DiSantis, the love of his life, and began a

remarkable adventure that spanned decades and continents. Together as husband and wife, the couple traveled the world, climbing mountains, exploring cities, enjoying sensational music, food, and, most of all, each other’s company. Bill skied the Matterhorn and hiked the Dolomites in Italy, and as long as he had Linda by his side, he was happy to be anywhere.

He had particular savvy in the music publishing business, helping artists to keep and even claw back rights to the songs they had created from unscrupulous record companies and managers. He will be remembered as one of the truly good guys in the music business.

Bill was a beloved and generous member of the La Costa Beach community. The kids that grew up there in the ’70s and ’80s will remember him as a father figure who opened his home to everyone and showed by example how to behave as a kind and generous person and how you can make a difference in the lives of the people around us.

Bill is survived by his loving wife Linda, daughter Laurel, sons Shelly and Marshall, and many adoring grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Scott Earl Tenzer 1979 - 2023 S

cott Earl Tenzer of Malibu passed away on Sunday, December 16. Scott and his wife, Natalie Stafford, were southbound on Pacific Coast Highway in Oxnard when a northbound driver lost control of his auto, crossed the center divider into oncoming traffic, and hit Scott and Natalie head on Saturday, December 16. Scott passed instantly, and Natalie succumbed to her injuries and passed away the following day.

Scott was born May 1, 1979, in New York. He spent his first few years in New York before moving to Malibu, California, in 1983 at the age of 5. Scott was a lot like his father, Bert. He was a gentle, humble, creative genius. Scott loved music; when he was eight years old, he asked to take piano lessons. He studied music, especially sound engineering and composing. Scott played music in several bands, such as Monsta Zero, Bonzai Tribe, and most recently, the Outlanderz. When the accident happened, he and Natalie were on the way home from one of his concerts.

Scott also followed in his father Bert’s footsteps. He was an instrumental part of helping Bert run Heartbeat of the City and Moving America Forward. Together, they focused on helping regular mom-and-pop businesses be successful by cutting through large corporation advertising campaigns and making celebrity power accessible. When Bert became too ill to run the company, Scott took over, writing scripts and managing productions.

In 2018, the Tenzer family home burned in the Woolsey fire. Scott took it on his shoulders to rebuild the home for his mom, Regina, and the rest of the family. We are so proud of what he was able to accomplish in his life and his dedication to his family and friends.

Scott and Natalie wed on July 31, 2009. Scott and Natalie traveled the world together and shared their experiences with those they loved. Scott was very close with the Stafford family, Mark, Marie, David, and Neosha, and they loved to share time together.

Scott is survived by his mother, Regina Tenzer, brother, Keith Tenzer, and Nephew, Jonas Tenzer.

May you forever rest in peace.

A celebration of life is being planned for Saturday, January 13, at the Tenzer Family Home in Malibu.

Barbara “Toby” Schreiber

1925 - 2023

Barbara “Toby” Schreiber of Malibu, California, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023, at the age of 98. Toby was a shining light wherever she went, always upbeat, happy, and positive. She had a zest for life that was infectious. She made everyone she met feel welcome and appreciated. Toby lived on Point Dume for sixty-three years, sharing the first 59 years there with her husband, Richard “Dick” Schreiber, before his passing in 2019.

Born and raised in Iowa, Toby later attended Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, majoring in art. She and Dick moved to California in 1946, where they raised their five children and, in later years, doted on their nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Toby and Dick were among the founding members of, and regularly attended, the Malibu United Methodist Church, for which Toby designed and created the stained glass window.

Toby was an avid lifelong ocean swimmer, and in her earlier years, along with Dick, an avid spear fisherwoman, frequently providing their family with delicious bounties from the ocean.

She was also an accomplished potter, much of which reflected her love of the ocean and her interest in Athenian Greek pottery, with the twist of ocean creatures adorning her pots instead of Greek figures. She wrote “Athenian Vase Construction,” published in 1999, which has become a textbook used in various art courses.

A woman of many talents, Toby was always involved in a variety of activities throughout her long life, including being a Cub Scout leader, a Bluebird Club leader, working on the Keep Christ in Christmas campaign, winning the women’s national championship skindiving competition in the early 1960s, providing tide pool education to elementary school children, volunteering at and later being employed by the Getty Museum as a docent and then as a researcher, teaching guitar lessons to neighborhood children, working as an art teacher at several schools, teaching herself to play the banjo, volunteering as a Red Cross backyard swim instructor, introducing her children to the joys of backpacking in the Sierras, teaching pottery at a camp for diabetic children in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, running a girls’ summer horseback riding camp in Arizona one summer, and the list goes on. She was always enthusiastic to take on a new challenge.

Toby is survived by three of her children, Heidi Rogers, Wendy Fiske, and Polly Schreiber, being predeceased by her two sons, Bret Schreiber and Peter Kip Schreiber. She is also survived by a large extended family. Toby will always be greatly admired and missed by her family and her many loving and dedicated friends.

A celebration of life in honor of Toby will be held at the Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Drive, Malibu, CA 90265, on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM. Guests will be welcome to share their fond memories of Toby during the ceremony. The celebration of life will be live-streamed on the website malibuumc.org.

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atalie Ann Stafford of Malibu passed away on Sunday, December 17. Natalie and her husband, Scott Tenzer, were southbound on Pacific Coast Highway in Oxnard when a northbound driver lost control of his auto, crossed the center divider into oncoming traffic, and hit Natalie and Scott head on Saturday, December 16. Scott passed instantly, and Natalie succumbed to her injuries and passed away the following day.

Natalie was born April 6, 1975, in Granada Hills, California. She was raised by her loving parents, Mark and Marie Stafford, in Pacific Palisades. She attended Pacific Palisades Elementary, St. Matthews Parish School in Pacific Palisades, and Marymount High School.

She furthered her education at Santa Monica College, graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Loyola Marymount College. She followed her passion, graduating with a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Development from California State University Northridge in January 2007 and becoming a graduate in Applied Behavior Analysis from the National University Of San Diego in late 2007.

Natalie immediately became immersed in her passion of working with autistic children.

Natalie worked at IECP for over 20 years, where her students witnessed her warmth, laughter, and caring. In her 20+ years, she made the world a better place for hundreds of children and young adults and countless families and schools. She originally loved preschoolers and young children with disabilities, and over the years expanded her love to high schoolers and young adults. She was a true advocate of inclusion, the importance of play, and of friendship development for autistic children. She was passionate about supporting people’s happiness and of moving people forward. Natalie was absolutely loved by many and will be immensely missed. However, the impact she made and the memories we have of her will last forever.

Natalie wed Scott Tenzer of Malibu on July 31, 2009, with whom she shared her passions of travel, family, and friends. Natalie absorbed her travels with an amazing ability to find and photograph the beauty of people and places. That passion is shown through her work with children. Her talents in working with autistic students found her spreading her time

between many schools and school districts. A normal day might find her starting at a school in San Pedro, then Mid-Wilshire, Westwood, and ending in North Hollywood, followed by a school in Canoga Park.

To her friends and family, she almost felt tireless.

Natalie remained extremely close to her parents, Mark and Marie Stafford, her brother David Stafford, and his wife Neosha. Natalie was the perfect daughter-in-law to Regina Tenzer and immersed herself in the Tenzer family --- Scott’s brother Keith, his wife Paulina, and her favorite nephew Jonas.

A celebration of life is being planned for Saturday, January 13, at the Tenzer Family Home in Malibu.

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Masks will continue to be available for customers upon request. On Thursday, Jan. 18, from 11 to 11:30 a.m.

experience. Each baby must be accompanied by one adult within the performance space. This event is held in-person. LA County Public Health strongly encourages masks and physical distancing indoors regardless of vaccination status. Masks will continue to be available for customers upon request. On Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Malibu Library.

outwards. Ripples are an unfolding interaction. In terms of poetry, poems “ripple out” from us and join the ripple of existing and yetto-be-penned poems which creates a dialogue that continuously overlaps. Join us for a generative, poetry writing workshop where we will sit in the “ripple” of each other’s energies, read, and discuss poems to stimulate our imaginations, and write original poems from prompts provided in ‘21 MILES IN MALIBU’ THU the workshop. This workshop is COMPLIMENTARY FILM JAN for everyone, regardless of ability SCREENING AT SMC MALIBU level. Participants should bring a DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS CAMPUS pen and a notepad! Led by Malibu UPDATE: This event is at Join The Malibu Library on Poet Laureate Nathan Hassall. capacity, and a waitlist has been Thursday, Jan. 25, from 4 to 6 created. To be placed on the p.m. to learn and play the popular Join the poetry community on waitlist, register on the website role-playing game Dungeons and Sat, Jan. 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Michael Landon Community at malibucity.org/arttalks.

Dragons. Beginners and experts Presented by the Malibu Arts are welcome. For teens ages 13-17. Center.

Join the Malibu Library on Thursday, Jan. 11, from 10 to 11 a.m. for a story time and art activities at Malibu Bluffs Park.

Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT Commission MalibuCity.org/ Attendance is limited, and advance ArtTalks Shane Gang Pictures, registration is required. Please and physical distancing indoors museum in the western United in partnership with the Malibu register every individual in your Submission deadline is regardless of vaccination status.

States, with a collection of Arts Commission and Santa party, including kids. This will Monday at noon. Please FARMERS MARKET Masks will continue to be available Monica College-Malibu presents nearly 152,000 objects that be used to save your spots in the email submissions to: Shop for fresh fruits and veggies for customers upon request. illuminate 6,000 years of artistic a screening of the film “21 Miles program. We cannot guarantee prepared food, and more at the expression across the globe! in Malibu,” on Thursday, Jan. 18, availability for any unregistered weekly Malibu Farmers Market Spend the afternoon exploring at 6 p.m. at the SMC-Malibu attendees. This event is held on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Health strongly encourages masks editorial@malibutimes.com Malibu Library Speaker Series the option to enjoy lunch at The and physical distancing indoors presents author and MIT professor The film is a hybrid of personal Only events with a connection to Malibu will LOSS SUPPORT GROUP AT Counter Custom Burgers for an stories of loss, the history of a regardless of vaccination status.

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Park Tales is a fun and educational clothes and shoes, bring a water FRI bottle, and snacks. Fee is $35.

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This groundbreaking opera was created by LA Opera to engage babies with beautiful and comforting sights and sounds. In BambinO’s world of soft pillows and gentle music, participation is encouraged! For ages 0-3 with parent or caregiver.

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Want to add a personalized touch to notecards, wrapping paper, or paper? Carve your own selfie stamp! Learn how to draw and transfer your image onto the block to create your own stamp with the Community Service Department on Friday, Jan. 26, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. No prior experience is required, just bring a photo of yourself on your phone and get ready to learn a new skill.

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Wow! What a wonderful whale watching year it was in 2024!

Gray whales can be seen at Westward Beach, Zuma Beach, Point Mugu, and the cliffs of Point Dume

By BARBARA BURKE Special to The Malibu Times

Southern California whale watching tours are having an amazing year. Whale watching tour operators across the coast are reporting an unusually large increase in orca sightings over the past several weeks.

Orcas, or killer whales, are toothed whales, the largest member of the oceanic dolphin family. They are easily recognized due to their black-and-white patterned bodies, and unlike gray whales, who only have a limited vocalizing repertoire — just six distinct calls — orcas vocalize using three forms of calls: clicks, whistles, and pulsed calls.

“It was a sunny morning and relatively calm, and the captain told us he was steering the boat in the direction of a pod of orcas!” Malibuite Alison Ray said, discussing her whale-watching excursion with her two college-aged children, Tyler and Ava. The Rays enjoyed a tour on Jan. 2 on the Catalina Express to Catalina Island.

“For about 15 minutes, we watched many of them, maybe five or more, come very close to the boat, jump in the air and be very playful!”

Alison said. “None of us had ever seen orcas in the wild, and even the captain said he had never seen such a spectacular show in 34 years of boating! It really was spectacular!”

This year’s rare voluminous sightings are unusual because the orcas typically stay south of the border with Mexico, but they’ve been exciting whale watchers since early December.

“There are three types of killer whales that we’ve been observing with more frequency since Decem-

Tyler (left) and Ava Ray enjoyed a whale watching tour from San Pedro to Catalina Island with their mother Alison (in bottom left photo) while they were home from college. Photo by Alison Ray

ber,” said Alisa Schulman-Janiger, lead research biologist with the California Killer Whale Project.

“There are Bigg’s whales, also known as transient whales, eastern tropical whales which are killer whales and we have observed a group of 10 of those whales, consisting of two little calves, two juveniles and six other whales who are either all females or one of which may be a juvenile.

The third type of whale we’ve been observing is the offshore killer whale and we had sightings of those whales on Dec. 20 — those whales hunt for sharks and large fish.”

Schulman-Janiger elaborated: “All

of these are whales with distinct genetics and diets and we refer to them as eco-types of whales, not as species.

They hunt different prey. The Bigg’s whale is looking for mammals such as dolphins and baby gray whales.

They were observed on Dec. 24, 26, 29 and 31 in the Channel Islands.

We’ve had 14 days of sightings of ETP whales since Dec. 11 near the Channel Islands and the Offshore Killer Whales, which hunt sharks and some large fish, were seen on Dec. 29-31 in the Channel Islands.”

Such sightings may be an indicator of a shifting ocean ecosystem and environment along the Pacific

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coast, according to Sara Lesser, education supervisor for the Aquarium of the Pacific’s whale-watching program. Multiple pods of two different orca species have been spotted at much higher frequency than usual this past month, Lesser said, discussing the eastern tropical pacific killer whale and the Bigg’s killer whale, also known as the transient killer whale.

Also on Jan. 2, guests aboard a whale-watching boat operated by Harbor Breeze cruise lines out of Long Beach witnessed a mother gray whale fighting off a female Eastern Tropical Pacific orca near

the Palos Verdes peninsula in Los Angeles County, according to Tyler Askari, Harbor Breeze’s spokesperson. Video Askari posted on social media reveals bloody waters during the battle, which occurred right next to the boat — the battle had begun several minutes before they arrived, Askari said.

“The adult gray whale did end up surviving after the orcas gave up the fight,” Askari said. “The juvenile whale never resurfaced.”

The attack is the latest of several predatory sightings of a tropical orca pod hunting in Southern California, according to marine biologists,

who add that so far, this year has the greatest number of orca sightings on record this far north for the Eastern Tropical Pacific — or ETP — killer whales, which have been seen off the coasts of Palos Verdes, Newport Beach, and San Diego.

Whale-watching guides say the chances of spotting orcas are better off of the Oxnard coast — but one cannot be sure. That’s where the CA51, also called the transient or Bigg’s killer whale, breached the water’s surface on Christmas Day. “They move up and down the West Coast,” Lesser stated. “They go all the way up to Washington, Alaska, and then down to our coast.

However, they usually are not as close to shore.”

On Dec. 24, Newport Coastal Adventure posted on social media, “What other words can we say, besides this amount of activity is just unprecedented. They seem to have found a new hunting ground and it’s no telling how long they might stay at this point.”

Fans of whale encounters can also be heartened because, unlike orcas, the peak season for gray whales in Southern California is from mid-December through midMarch, when they migrate south from Alaska to Baja California to breed and give birth and back to Alaska again. Mother whales often swim close to the coast with their babies in an attempt to feed on krill, as well as to avoid predatory orcas.

Malibuites sometimes can see gray whales from the comfort of their beach chairs on Westward Beach, Zuma Beach, and Point Mugu as well as from the cliffs of Point Dume, where locals and visitors can clearly look out over a full 180 degrees of the Pacific.

“It’s thrilling,” Rick Oefinger, president of Marina del Rey Sportfishing said. “Imagine seeing some creature that is 40 or 60 feet long, and you’re within a 100 yards of them. I’ve been doing this all my life and I still get excited.”

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booking properties through multiple listings of the same location. The pair then allegedly invented last-minute excuses, such as plumbing problems, to cancel overbooked guests who were then “tricked” according to the indictment, into moving to inferior replacement accommodations. The two men are also accused of conspiracy by running a secret bidding war for the properties. Multiple listings for the same property on the same night were posted at different prices allowing the highest bidder to rent a particular property while the lower bidders were cancelled or switched to less-desirable properties in the same area. Prosecutors called the scam a “bait and switch” to steer overbooked guests at the last minute to other rentals they did not choose.

Furthermore, the indictment states that “Goel and Rajeja made decision about which guests to keep and which to cancel based in part on their racial prejudices and discrimination.” The

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California for more than 20 years and all of our board members will be at the City Council meeting on Jan. 8.”

Bianco continued, “The Farmers Market has insurance to protect the city from any liability — one must have insurance to get a license or a temporary use permit.

Even during the time we have operated at Legacy Park, we have kept our insurance for the county property as well.”

For its part, the county is amenable to having the Farmers Market return to the SMC parking lot.

“We are excited to welcome the Malibu Farmers Market back to the Malibu Civic Center now that the beautiful Santa Monica Community College satellite campus is complete,” Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath said on Sept. 26, after the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed her motion addressing the Cornucopia Foundation, operator of the Malibu Farmers Market, returning to the county-owned SMC parking lot.

The Farmers Market was temporarily allowed to relocate to Legacy Park while SMC was under construction, an action that made an exception to a restrictive lien prohibiting a farmers market, which was imposed on the Legacy Park parcel when the city acquired that land.

Although the county stood — and continues to stand — ready to welcome the Farmers Market back to the SMC parking lot, the Cornucopia Foundation has continued to operate its market at Legacy Park while the parties negotiate the contours of the area that the market can operate in upon its return to SMC. Bianco emailed The Malibu Times on Sept. 26, 2023, stating it was her understanding that one of the prior owners of Legacy Park, John Perenchio, whose father imposed the restrictive lien on the land prior to the sale of Legacy Park, generously offered the market the right to continue to use Legacy Park temporarily “as long as the Malibu Farmers Market was actively engaged with the County of Los Angeles,” in efforts to ensure that the market could return to the countyowned land with the same footprint it had before it had to relocate due to the SMC construction. Bianco added at that time that the market had received a revised site map from the county that “considerably reduces the space we initially had.”

On Jan. 5, Bianco spoke with the The Malibu Times and stated, “Although the residents, vendors, and everyone wants us at Legacy Park, since we found out that wasn’t a possibility, we have been actively working on getting back to county property to return to our original home.”

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defendants are not only accused of not renting to Blacks, but also of discrediting them by posting bogus negative reviews of them as guests who had panned their listings or called out the fraudulent and deceptive listing practices. Bad reviews of their properties were apparently purged and often new listings were fabricated using fake host accounts after the two men were banned from Vrbo in 2015 due to repeated host cancellations and guest complaints.

The two are also accused of using non-existent addresses that did not have any rental housing whatsoever to create duplicate listings for a single purported property. Using fake addresses was an attempt to evade local rules and regulations governing short-term rentals and to control who had access to available properties.

“The conspiracy charge alleging that the defendants discriminated against potential renters based on their skin color is a reprehensible abuse which must not be tolerated in the United States,” said Donald Alway, the assistant director in charge

The City of Malibu’s staff report for the council’s consideration On Nov. 27, 2023, Bianco, some Farmers Market vendors, and residents who regularly go to the Farmers Market urged the council to allow the market to remain at Legacy Park, citing the popularity of the location and, as Bianco stated, because the market cannot go back to the county lot “because we don’t have enough space.”

That evening, the council directed staff to “thoroughly investigate alternative site plans for the Malibu Farmers Market, recognizing its significance in fostering community engagement, preserving local businesses, and providing access to healthy fruits and vegetables,” according to a staff report prepared by Alexis Brown, deputy city manager, on Dec. 14, 2023.

The report sets forth a brief history of the city’s legislative actions concerning the Farmers Market, noting that the council authorized the market to temporarily relocate to Legacy Park, with the city issuing temporary use permits for the market to operate at Legacy Park while Santa Monica College’s Malibu campus was constructed. The last TUP expired on Oct. 7, 2023, the report informs.

The SMC campus is fully constructed and the city is not issuing any further TUPs for the Legacy Park location, according to Councilmember Paul Grisanti.

“The city is considering that it may be time for the city or county to become involved in the Malibu Farmers Market by putting the right to operate the market out to bid because currently, the Cornucopia Foundation, operator of the Farmers Market, is holding that event every week on city-owned property at Legacy Park without any legal right to do so. Their right to do so expired on Oct. 7, 2023,” Grisanti said. “The fact that we have a farmers market manager who has no permit to operate and is in non-compliance with the laws is unprecedented.” He noted that Legacy Park is only entitled to six temporary use permits per year, as are other commercial locations in Malibu and, to date, the Farmers Market has not applied for a temporary use permit in 2024.”

The Farmers Market is in violation of the deed restrictions that run with the land for the Legacy Park location, Grisanti noted.

“I have no idea whether the Farmers Market has the appropriate insurance to protect the city from liability,” he said.

“But what I do know is that I’ve been approached by several past vendors who are most unhappy with the behavior of Debra Bianco, who operates the Farmers Market.”

of the FBI’s Los Angeles field office.

According to the indictment, Goel and Raheja used these and other lies and misrepresentations to trick guests into booking properties they would not have otherwise booked and to keep payments from guests entitled to refunds. The last-minute nature of the cancellations also caused guests and the rental platforms to suffer losses when guests were forced to find alternative lodging at the last minute.

“In 2018 and 2019, in the course of the scheme and in furtherance of it, defendants Goel and Raheja and others working with them and at their direction booked more than 10,000 reservations through Airbnb, receiving more than $7 million in payouts on those reservations; they booked additional and sometimes conflicting reservations through Vrbo and received more than $1.5 million in additional payouts from those reservations,” the indictment said.

Goel and Raheja are charged with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Additionally, Goel is charged with two counts of aggravated identity

Bianco, in turn, defended her position and her efforts in running the Farmers Market.

“I, the residents and the supporters of the market do not understand the City staff ’s recommendation that the City would want to take on the expense to license and to subcontract the operation of the Farmers Market to another operator,” she said. “While the Cornucopia Farmers Market has been operating for 23 years, our Farmers Market has never been in violation with the LA County Board of Health or its Department of Agriculture or ever had a problem with the county while on their property.”

“During the pandemic we were the only farmers market in LA County that stayed open from the beginning — it was on TMZ and the Board of Health used our Malibu Farmers Market as an example to all the other markets in LA County regarding how to operate safely during the pandemic,” she continued. “During our 23 years, if the City of Malibu had any concerns about the operation of the Farmers Market, I wonder why they didn’t come to us to discuss it — this is what our residents and patrons of the market do not understand.”

Councilmember Steve Uhring stated, “The Farmers Market at Legacy Park has been a lightning rod. Currently, they have the permission of John Perinchio to operate there, but the deed restrictions mean they need to move. Going back to the county parking lot, while not desirable, will work.”

“The Malibu Farmers Market was established in the early 2000s and has become an integral part of the city’s identity,” the city’s staff report recounts, “In response to the council’s directive, staff explored three potential options for the market’s relocation.”

First, the market could return to its previous location on Civic Center Way in the SMC parking lot.

“An existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP) remains in effect on said property, allowing for the continued use of the site as a Farmer’s Market,” the report said.

“This proposal would allow the market to return to the original property with an alternative site configuration allowing access to remain open to the Los Angeles County Library.”

The staff report clarified that, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the library was not operational on Sundays, and therefore, the original layout identified in a 2009 CUP, which blocked access to the facility, was allowed.

“Post-pandemic, the library has added additional operational hours that conflict with the hours of the market, including setup and teardown times.”

theft. They each face more than 20 years in prison.

A court appearance may be scheduled in February.

“This deplorable scheme victimized thousands of consumers and families across the country, some of whom allegedly were discriminated against because of racial bias,” said United States Attorney Martin Estrada. “Fueled by greed, the defendants deceived consumers about the locations and conditions of properties, canceled reservations to double-book properties and based on racial prejudices, and lied to victims leaving them scrambling to find last-minute replacement accommodations. The sheer number of victims is astonishing, as is the millions of dollars earned though the scheme that took advantage of the reputations of online rental platforms that offer a valuable service.”

In 2023, Airbnb said it removed 59,000 fake listings and prevented another 157,000 from joining the platform. The company said it planned to use AI to verify listings in its top five countries, which are the U.S., the U.K., Canada, France, and Australia.

The report stated, “This option provides an opportunity to integrate the market with valuable community resources in a centralized and accessible location for residents.”

Should the council choose that option, it would have to amend the existing CUP 09-003 to reflect the new site layout.

A second option discussed by staff concerns relocating the market to Civic Center Way with traffic control measures. Specifically, this possibility proposes hosting the Malibu Farmers Market on Civic Center Way with the implementation of road closures and additional safety measures. With that, the city would have to coordinate with the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department and Los Angeles County Fire Department to ensure the safety of both vendors and patrons. Should the City Council select that option, staff noted that it would have to issue a new CUP and eliminate CUP 09003. The potential fiscal impact for that option, according to the staff report, is $7,842.10 per weekly event, amounting to $407,789.20 per year.

Finally, the staff report states the Farmers Market could be relocated to the city-owned lot commonly referred to as the Chili Cook-Off Site, an option that “would require that the city grade and put down an approved surface material, such as asphalt, for vendor booths to be in compliance with Los Angeles County Public Health Environmental Division Guidelines.” The report said. “The paving area would be 54,000 square feet of the area within that vacant parcel.”

Potential subsequent actions the city would have to take if that option is selected include rezoning the vacant Chili Cook-Off parcel and amending the City’s General Plan and Local Coastal Plan Zoning maps to allow for Farmers Market use. Another action would be amending the Malibu Municipal Code to allow a farmers market as a permissible use on the parcel without a full rezoning of the parcel, according to the staff report, which concluded by stating that the potential fiscal impact of implementing that option amounts to an estimated $150,000 in labor, materials and permits.

“Staff requests the City Council’s consideration that the City of Malibu become the official license holder for the Farmers Market in collaboration with the County of Los Angeles, an approach that allows the City to subcontract with an organization to facilitate the market ensuring compliance with Malibu’s Municipal Code and County and State regulatory requirements,” the report says.

“By taking on the role of license holder, the city can exercise greater control over the

market’s operations, provide appropriate transfer of risk to the subcontractor, and actively contribute to the successful organization of the event.”

The staff noted, “this recommendation is aligned with the city’s commitment to supporting local businesses and maintaining the vibrancy of the Malibu community. We believe that by assuming responsibility for the Farmers Market license, the city can play a pivotal role in promoting economic growth, fostering community connections, and upholding the values that make Malibu unique.”

The Malibu Times reached out to Supervisor Horvath, asking her position concerning the staff report’s recommendation concerning the county’s “collaboration” with the city concerning the Farmers Market.

“The county owns the Malibu Civic Center property and has and will continue to make it available for the market if the City Council prioritizes that location,” Horvath said. “We defer to their leadership and community wishes on operator and location.”

The Malibu Times also reached out to the City of Malibu, asking for a status update concerning the market.

“The Malibu Council will be discussing the Malibu Farmers Market at the Jan. 8, 2024, council meeting. Following direction from the City Council on Nov. 27, 2023, city staff developed several proposals for the council to consider, recognizing the Farmers Market’s significance in fostering community engagement, preserving local businesses, and providing access to healthy fruits and vegetables.” Matt Myerhoff, media information officer for the City of Malibu stated in an email. “It would be premature to comment on this issue before the City Council has been able to discuss it. The community is encouraged to attend the Council meeting at City Hall or watch the live stream.”

Viewing, commenting instructions and the agenda are posted at https://www. malibucity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/ Item/6453?fileID=57925. Details and background information, including maps depicting the contours of the Farmer Market for each option discussed in the staff report are available at: malibucit y.org/AgendaCenter/ ViewFile/Item/6452?fileID=57923.

“The county is ready for us to come back and we have approved the site map and the only thing the county is waiting for is the fire department to sign off on the site map,” said Bianco, responding to the city staff ’s report. “We may be relocating to the county site by Jan. 14 or the week after at the latest. Therefore, I really don’t understand why this issue is on the city’s agenda on Jan. 8.”

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friend, whom he had known since middle school, and the Malibu community lost a cherished figure who coached and taught students in football, physical education, and other athletics pursuits for over a decade.

Humphrey died on Jan. 2 at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance. He was 53.

Humphrey’s cause of death was not known at press time. Ford said his friend had a lingering cough for nearly two months, accompanied by bouts with the flu and strep throat. Humphrey went to an emergency room once. On New Year’s Day, Humphrey visited his and Ford’s other best friend from childhood, Ian McGee. McGee noticed Humphrey’s drastic weight loss and fever and took him to the hospital. Once there, Humphrey’s health declined quickly, said Ford.

Doctors discovered Humphrey had pneumonia. The former Malibu coach had trouble breathing.

“Twenty-four hours later, he was having to be revived because there was no oxygen in his blood and he passed out,” Ford said. “They tried to revive him for an hour and they couldn’t. Once he started declining, it went quick. We were not ready for it.”

Humphrey’s death shocked and saddened people

in Malibu and the communities of schools where he had coached.

To announce Humphrey’s passing, Brentwood School posted a picture of Humphrey, a coach at Brentwood School since 2015, smiling with his hands together in a prayer motion. Next to the picture, the school remembered that Humphrey made a positive difference in the lives of every player he coached.

“He mentored, motivated, and challenged students to do their very best,” the post reads. “In 2022, Mr. Humphrey took on the additional role of athletic administrative assistant. He was a remarkable member of our community — reliable, good-natured, and always ready to help — and over the years he became a good friend to many Brentwood faculty and staff.”

Former Malibu High student Jonny Palmer wrote under the post that Humphrey was a legend and recalled him as his football coach.

“His memories will live on forever,” he said. “RIP Coach Hump. You will be missed but never forgotten.

Fly free my friend.”

AJ Dorn typed that Humphrey coached him in football and volleyball at Malibu.

“Coach Hump was a great man,” he remembered.

“What a sad day. RIP Coach may your spirit last in forever!!!”

Ryan Jancula recalled Humphrey giving Malibu High students rides to school. “He was a good coach, great sense of humor, but more than anything, he was a great man,” he wrote.

“RIP Hump.”

Ford said Humphrey loved the Malibu community, and the community loved him back.

“I know from the outpouring I have seen since his death, he clearly was loved there,” he said. “He lived in Santa Monica and would drive up to Malibu every day.”

Humphrey was the second head football coach in the school’s history, leading the team from 2005 to 2014. Humphrey still worked at Malibu High and coached the track team for several springs afterward.

He was as a youth football coach and coach at Santa Monica High before that. Humphrey spent around 34 years coaching the sport.

Ford said Humphrey was admired by many people.

“His track runners loved him,” he said. “His basketball players loved him. His football team loved him. He was a tireless worker. He was the first one to school and the last one to leave.”

Ford and Humphrey met as seventh-graders at Gove Middle School in Denver. Their shared interest in standup comedy began a strong friendship, which

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2017, that right was transferred between two other organizations, Motiv Running and Nautica Malibu Triathlon, until Super League Holdings PTE LTD assumed the right to organize and operate the triathlon from 2020 through 2023.

The event almost did not occur in 2023 because Super League’s application for a temporary use permit was initially denied by the Planning Commission at staff ’s recommendation, which was based on area (From left) The Malibu Moves team — Production and Operation Manager Ben DeWitt, Operation Staff Member residents not being timely provided with Scott Brockwell, Production and Operation Manager Assistant Marty O’Malia, Founder and Race Director Erica notice about the race. At the commission Segel, Operation Staff Member Natalia Gonzàlez, and Operation Staff Member Michelle Tanaka — are shown after the City Council approved the Road Race Agreement. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT hearing, there was much discussion concerning alleged miscommunications contracts for a triathlon and a half-marathon Chamber of Commerce and chair of its between various agencies having jurisdiction to the ad hoc committee’s proposed Women’s Leadership Committee.

“I want to applaud the city for being so over the Zuma underpass and the fact that awardees, Malibu Race Series, LLC for federal officials stated that the lagoon fed the half marathon and Zuma Foundation, thorough and taking the time, it’s a lot of

by Malibu Creek holds tidewater gobies, Inc., a new entity created by Malibu local work on their shoulder too dig into every a threatened species whose habitat cannot Michael Epstein, and founded who sold single item with so much focus and detail be disturbed. On Sept. 18, Planning the origional triathlon under the auspices but I am glad to see the city choose once Commissioners Kraig Hill and John Mazza of Michael Epstein Sports Productions Inc. again, and that has recognized the value Following a lengthy discussion, the of people that are authentically invested in voted to decline Super League’s application council voted to approve the Road Race the community versus a large corporation for a temporary use permit.

Super League timely appealed and, on Agreement permit with Zuma Race that is trying to leverage the brand’s name, Sept. 25, the City Council conducted a Organization (Michael Epstein), allowing for me, this is a victory,” Segel said. “This thorough de novo review of the entire record them to oversee the annual triathlon in confirms the relationships that I’ve built before a full house of concerned citizens, addition they approved the annual half- over the years matter, and I believe in people, most of whom urged the council to find a marathon to Malibu Moves (Erica Segel) and that’s why I love this event because it’s way to let the triathlon proceed. The council transferring the existing contracts to both about bringing the community together, approved Super League’s application for a new organizations with councilmember celebrating people no matter what age, fitness level, this is about an opportunity to temporary use permit by a vote of 4-1, with Riggins voting no against this decision.

Malibu Moves founder and Race Director come together as a community and doing Councilmember Bruce Silverstein objecting.

The council was scheduled to hear the Erica Segel thanked the city for choosing something active outdoors, in a fun and very item on Dec. 11, but the item was continued a local female-run business. Segel is also a exclusive way, so I look forward to expanding to consideration of whether to award the member of the Malibu and Pacific Palisades this and bringing in new members, such as

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was killed in a one-vehicle collision on Malibu Canyon returning from work late in the evening.

The Malibu Times delved into details concerning what governmental entities have jurisdiction over canyon roads and what recent efforts have been made to address dangerous, curvy canyon roads.

“The city boundary on Malibu Canyon Road is near HRL [Hughes Research Laboratories],” Matt Myerhoff, the City of Malibu’s public information officer stated. “Beyond that, it is all under LA County Public Works’ jurisdiction.

As to the other canyons within the city, the city has already installed metal beam guardrails.”

Readers can use the city’s GIS to see the city’s boundaries, malibucity.maps. arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index. html?id=bfe7fbdec2034f8fafc0b99627156b4e, which shows where the city’s responsibilities are located.

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Outside of the city’s boundaries, responsibility for canyon roads belongs to the county, except that with regard to Decker Canyon Road, formerly known as State Highway 23, the state has jurisdiction.

Myerhoff elaborated, informing that the city just replaced all the damaged metal beam guardrails that were damaged in the 2018 Woolsey Fire. That process reviewed all the canyon roads in the city and the need to replace and or install metal beam guardrails.

The California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) has specific requirements on when a metal beam guardrail is required. The city and LA County Public Works partnered on repairing all of the guardrails in Latigo Canyon, Corral Canyon, Encinal Canyon, and Kanan Dume Road that were damaged in the 2018 Woolsey Fire. That project was completed in late 2021. The total cost was approximately $2.8 million, according to Myerhoff, who added that the cost was covered in part by a FEMA reimbursement, which has not been paid out

also included McGee. The trio all moved to the Los Angeles area in the early 1990s to attend college and were roommates for around a decade.

“We could just look at each other and know what each other is thinking,” said Ford.

Ford and Humphrey began their coaching journeys together as Pop Warner football coaches in Brentwood. They also coached together at Santa Monica High before Humphrey coached at Malibu High.

When Ford got the head football coaching job at Brentwood in 2014, he urged his friend to join him as a coach.

Humphrey did so the next year. He was a defensive-minded, detailed-oriented coach.

“He didn’t have a problem getting in a kid’s face if he needed to and didn’t have a problem giving a kid a huge hug if he needed to,” said Ford, who coached with Humphrey for 15 years.

Humphrey has one brother who lives in Southern California and three siblings in the Atlanta area. At press time, a funeral date had not been set. Ford said a remembrance service will be held at Brentwood School at an undetermined date. He expects hundreds of people to attend.

“Coach Hump’s web is wide and strong,” Ford said.

“He was someone everyone wanted around.”

the city, the Chamber of Commerce, the local schools etc.”

The Malibu Triathlon made the following statement on social media Tuesday: “We are extremely disappointed by the decision of Malibu City Council to award a permit for a triathlon to a former owner, who has sold the triathlon in the past for commercial gain,” the statement read. “We remain the legal owner of the event’s IP, and this decision sets a very dangerous precedent for the wider industry and all who want to promote health and wellness by investing in sporting events. The decision not to award a new permit ends 38 years of the Malibu Triathlon as we know it and its proven substantial fundraising for CHLA, which has brought in $18 million for pediatric cancer research, as well as being an important part of the community and delivering support for a significant number of local charities and businesses. We will undertake all necessary measures to protect our IP and to robustly question both this process and the outcome, as well as to defend the wider sport event industry. We would like to thank all of the partners and staff that have made this event such a huge success, and of course the many thousands of participants who have provided incredible inspiration for us to continue to deliver a world class event. We remain committed to our goal of growing short course triathlon in the USA for the benefit of all and our partnership with CHLA, and we are excited that this will continue with the Long Beach Legacy Triathlon, which takes place July 2021, 2024.”

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yet, and in part by the city’s insurer, Joint Powers Insurance Authority.

With regard to other canyon roads near Malibu, one wonders why railings are not installed along dangerous curves. For instance, Decker Road is not for the faint of heart and parts of Piuma Road are windy and steep. Those fall within the jurisdiction of LA County.

“To be honest, I don’t think railings would do much good on Decker,” said Bruce Schultz, a resident who lives along that road. “If drivers want to adjust their radios and check email while navigating canyon curves, they are likely going over the canyon regardless.”

Schultz added, “Patrolling the canyons for Red Bull-fueled ‘Fast and Furious’ speed demons would be far more effective at curbing accidents.”

The Malibu Times will keep readers informed about developments concerning how the county is addressing the dangerous conditions on canyon roads outside of the City of Malibu and how the state is addressing any issues on Decker Road.

Jennifer Seetoo provided a report on the recent fatalities and what the department needs to ensure enforcement continues on PCH. Mayor Steve Uhring thanked Seetoo for the report and said they have a drafted letter for speed cameras and will send it to State Senator Ben Allen by Jan. 18.

Public Safety Director Susan Dueñas presented the emergency purchase of lidar speed guns for traffic enforcement.

Councilmember Bruce Silverstein approved the item, Grisanti seconded the motion, and the motion passed.

In addition the council approved 4.A, the code amendment to extend deadlines for nonconforming in-kind disaster rebuild projects. The council also motioned to approve the increase the General Fund Grant program to $553,100, for FY 202324, and make a one-time appropriation of $353,100 to the Malibu School Leadership Council through the Shark Fund.

The council directed the Malibu Farmers Market to return to the LA County/Santa Monica College property. The council will continue the discussion after the market returns.

Due to the late hour the council heard public comment for item 7.A, traffic calming measures on Pacific Coast Highway, but moved to discuss the item at the next meeting. Members of the public who spoke were friends and family members who knew the Pepperdine students who were killed on Oct. 17.

The council motioned to adjourn the meeting in memory of Lyon Herron and Ray Humphrey. The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Jan. 22.

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prevent the company’s electric system from becoming a source of ignition, an action the company characterizes as a “measure of last resort for keeping customers and their communities safe.”

Kumar chatted with The Malibu Times about the criteria the company uses to determine whether, when and where to implement a PSPS. Kumar said the resources the company provides during such a power outage, details concerning how customers can stay informed during outages and the scientific and meteorological data that SCE uses inform its decisions to turn off power.

“There are a number of things that go into determining when we need to turn off power for public safety,” he said.

“That includes information we get from our weather stations and wildfire cameras and people in the field.”

PSPS decisions are based on data gathered from fire scientists and meteorologists forecasting dangerous wildfire conditions in addition to real-time information from their crews. The company considers a PSPS when weather and fire experts forecast dangerous conditions, based on internal models and external weather models, as well as National Weather Service forecasts, alerts and warnings.

Such conditions include strong winds, very dry vegetation and low humidity.

Scientific data informs that when those conditions are combined, they create the risk of flying debris or other damage to SCE’s wires and equipment and could

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community resource center in Calabasas.”

Why some circuits have more PSPS orders “It’s my understanding that the Serra and Cuthbert circuits are often turned off because those circuits extend up into the mountains and SCE officials are concerned about downed power lines when no one is around to observe them or if they occur in the middle of the forest,” Malibu City Councilmember Bruce Silverstein said. “Given that the power grid is all interconnected, what I don’t understand is why doesn’t SCE bring power down the Pacific Coast Highway through other circuits for the affected areas.

A review of SCE maps shows that Cuthbert circuit is from Latigo Cyn Road to Bonsall Drive, and from PCH about one mile inland. Serra circuit runs through Malibu Canyon to Seaver Drive

The City of Malibu’s role in helping Malibuites affected by a PSPS “If there is a power shutoff the city coordinates with the Sheriff ’s Department and SCE and gets information to residents,” Silverstein said. “The city has some generators to put into place. Although as a general matter I don’t favor the city providing help when only some residents are affected by a situation where homeowners can do something to prepare for an occurrence, this instance does call for helping residents affected by a PSPS because SCE turns off power to protect all the residents from the risk of a wildfire.

Therefore, I think the city should provide dry ice to Malibu residents who are affected by shut-offs if SCE doesn’t do so.”

Readers who are interested in the meteorological and scientific data that SCE officials use as part of the analysis concerning when to announce and implement a PSPS, can read the company’s PSPS technical paper entitled “Quantitative & Qualitative Factors for PSPS Decision-making” by visiting download. newsroom.edison.com/create_memory_file/?f_id=609d61cbb3aed37d0f3d5f6a&content_verified=True.

Of course, the proverbial “big elephant in the room” concerns SCE undergrounding electrical poles in high wildfire risk areas so as to avoid any risk of wire or downed poles igniting.

Although at the City Council meeting concerning the Thanksgiving 2021 PSPS, SCE stated that option was “on the table, to date, there has been no appreciable progress toward taking those steps.”

cause a fire with the potential to spread rapidly. For each PSPS decision, the company evaluates whether a shutoff is needed and whether it can safely reduce the number of customers who lose power.

An SCE team is led by an incident commander who undergoes continual training and is responsible for all shutoff decisions. If the weather report is inconclusive, SCE waits for additional weather reports. The company evaluates twice-daily weather reports to see if the weather pattern has shifted. The team conducts as many field assessments as feasible before notifying customers and confers with the National Geographic Area Coordination Center about fire danger risk, Kumar said. If the forecast becomes more precise, the team updates the list of circuits that might be impacted.

If the weather pattern has weakened or shifted away from forecasting a high fire risk, the team cancels the contemplated PSPS. For many Malibuites, the rationale underlying the PSPS decisions is unclear.

The legendary power shutoff that lasted over the Thanksgiving holiday in 2021 comes to mind. In that PSPS, more than 80,000 households and 100 electrical circuits in five counties were shut down the night before Thanksgiving. That decision was made when there were sustained winds of more than 50 mph and gusts of more than 75 mph and Bravo 69’s anemometer reportedly measured winds speeds reaching 80 miles per hour.

Most Malibu residents got their power back on the night of Thanksgiving, but others in Malibu and many Topanga residents were without power until late on

on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m.

Ask questions, share concerns, and hear updates on homelessness, homeless outreach, and services from the City ’s Homeless Outreach Team with The People Concern, the LA County Sheriff ’s Department, the Las VirgenesMalibu Council of Governments (COG) Outreach Coordinator, and city staff. The meeting link will be posted in advance on the Homelessness webpage at malibucity.org/Homelessness. For more information, contact Public Safety Liaison Luis Flores at (310) 456-2489, ext. 236 or lflores@ malibucity.org.

the updated Draft Housing Element on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. in-person at City Hall and virtually via Zoom. Viewing and commenting instructions for the meeting and the Draft Housing Element are available on malibucity.org. On Jan. 10, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-67 adopting the Revised Draft Housing Element, which was submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on Jan. 20, 2022. Subsequently, in March 2022, the HCD issued a letter finding that the Revised Organic waste Draft 2021-2029 Housing Elerecycling virtual ment Update addressed many statutory requirements but stated that training to be held revisions are necessary to comply Wednesday, Jan. 17 with the State Housing Element Law. This draft was prepared in The city is offering an organic response to the HCD March 2022 waste recycling virtual training on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 7 letter. p.m., funded by CalRecycle. The Virtual community Organic Waste Recycling Program is an important way that Malibu meeting on can fulfill its commitment as a community to be part of the efforts homelessness to address climate change and schedule for Jan. 17 protect the environment. Attendees Community members are invited will receive a free dishwasher-safe, to a virtual community meeting to 1.9-gallon kitchen scraps caddy discuss homelessness in Malibu to help you conveniently separate

Friday afternoon. Many residents were without cell and phone line communications during the power outage.

When SCE representatives appeared before the Malibu City Council to address the issues, many irate citizens made comments.

SCE representative Jill Anderson, who was in charge of that PSPS said, “We’ve been doing our best to manage through very extreme weather. We recognize we need to do better.”

She stated that SCE starts coordinating with telecom providers before power is turned off so they can mobilize as they are required to provide backup power, and use mobile generators deployed to the area.

“If Malibu experienced a telecom outage, telecom didn’t deploy.” Anderson said.

food waste to be recycled (limit one per household). The Zoom meeting link for this and future trainings is posted on the Organics Recycling webpage at malibucity. org/OrganicsRecyclingTraining.

Temporary Use Permit Ordinance hearing rescheduled to Feb. 12

The City Council public hearing to consider the Temporary Use Permit (TUP) proposed ordinance scheduled for Dec. 11 has been rescheduled to Monday, Feb. 12, at 6:30 p.m. in-person at City Hall and virtually via Zoom. The hearing is to consider an ordinance and the Planning Commission’s recommendations on updating regulations for TUPs, which are permits for events at nonresidential properties. For more information about TUPs, visit the webpage at malibucity.org/368/ Temporary-Use-Permits.

Registration is now open for the next CERT training, starting April 18

inland to Mulholland Highway.

“The PSPS incident management team does review options for supplying customers with power from different circuits to keep them energized,” Kumar stated, discussing a process known as “load rolling,” that moves the electrical load from a high risk circuit to a less hazard-prone one.

“SCE often uses community resource centers and community crew vehicles during a PSPS event and we determine where to send them based on the number of customers impacted by an event,” Kumar said. “In extremely high-wind events we favor using our community resource centers, which are indoors, over our community crew vehicles, which are outdoors, to keep our customers and team members safe from the effects of blowing debris.”

He elaborated that “Our CCVs and CRCs offer resiliency kits containing a solar charger and information on resiliency programs, non-perishable snacks and water. SCE also provides ice vouchers to 7-Eleven stores for one bag of ice up to 20 lbs.”

Kumar pointed out that there is a 7-Eleven with a Malibu zip code located at 18541 Pacific Coast Highway. That’s the 7-Eleven at Pacific Coast Highway at Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Although that may benefit Malibu residents in far East Malibu, it is not of help to all Malibu residents in its 21-mile-long community.

When asked why a community resource center was not opened in Malibu’s latest PSPS this past December, Kumar explained, “Since the Michael Landon Community Center in Malibu was not available from Dec. 8-10, we opened a

Response Team (CERT) training.

As part of its ongoing efforts toward community-wide wildfire and disaster preparedness, the city is offering the next round of the highly popular free training with seven classes to be held on Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m., April 18 through May 30 at Malibu City Hall. The program is administered by the city and other public safety agencies across the country and empowers community members to help themselves and their neighbors during disasters. Through handson training, participants learn the most up-to-date information on basic disaster preparedness, the use of a fire extinguisher, disaster medical care, first aid, search and rescue, disaster psychology, and neighborhood team building. For more information and to sign up, visit malibucity.org or email publicsafety@malibucity.org, or call (310)456-2489, ext. 237.

Complete required brush clearance to protect your home from wildfire

June 1 was the LA County brush clearance deadline, but you Registration is now open for the can still complete your mandatory city’s next Community Emergency brush clearance. Many Malibu

residents received brush clearance notices from the Fire Department for the first time due to updated maps. Proper brush clearance is required by law and is one of the most important ways to protect your home and property from wildfire, and to slow the spread of fires in our community. For questions about brush clearance, contact the city’s fire safety liaisons at FireSafety@MalibuCity.org or call (310) 456-2489, ext. 388. For information on brush clearance in Los Angeles County, including a list of vendors, a checklist, and FAQs, go to fire.lacounty.gov.

and other partner agencies on the planning, response, and communications to the public during a disaster. The Malibu CERT Team also participated and has a key role in the EOC and the city’s response in the community.

Planning consultations and rebuild resources available

The Fire Rebuild team is available Monday through Friday at City Hall for complimentary one-on-one consultations about City Hall staff any fire rebuild project. Contact Shah at ashah@malibucity. undergo Emergency Aakash org to set an appointment for a meeting by phone or online. For Operations Center ideas about how to get started with (EOC) training your project, as well as numerous handouts, forms, and resources, visit exercise the Rebuild webpage at malibucity.

All of the city staff participated org/901/Malibu-Rebuilds. in several rounds of training on operating the city’s Emergency Oper- Volunteers needed for ations Center (EOC) this week as the 2024 Homeless part of the city’s ongoing efforts to be prepared to respond to wildfires, Count in Malibu earthquakes, and other disasters.

City staff goes through the EOC Community members can trainings every year. The EOC register now to volunteer for the is the central hub where the city Los Angeles Homeless Authority’s coordinates with the LA County (LAHSA) 2024 Greater Los Fire and Sheriff ’s Departments Angeles Homeless Count taking place in Malibu on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Every year, thousands of volunteers help conduct the Homeless Count, an annual census of people experiencing homelessness across Los Angeles County to inform homelessness policy decisions and better direct resources to be able to address the homelessness crisis. Learn more and sign up to volunteer on the LAHSA website at theycountwillyou.org. For more information, contact Public Safety Liaison Luis Flores at (310) 456-2489, ext. 236 or lflores@ malibucity.org.

Planning Consultations and Rebuild Resources The Fire Rebuild team is available Monday through Friday at City Hall for complimentary one-on-one consultations about any fire rebuild project. Contact Aakash Shah at ashah@malibucity. org to set an appointment for a meeting by phone or online. For ideas about how to get started with your project, as well as numerous handouts, forms, and resources, visit the Rebuild webpage at malibucity. org/901/Malibu-Rebuilds.

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master of multiple disciplines, Michael Manfredo, shares his passions of yoga, tai chi, and photography with the Malibu community, guiding residents through self-growth, enlightenment, and artistic expression.

Manfredo has found a unique harmony between these three passions that have helped Manfredo find himself, and express himself, with each passion complementing the others in helping him get in tune with himself and finding inspiration to share his talents with the community.

Manfredo is the founder and owner of Yoga Rejuvenates, a business for which he has established an impressive clientele of yoga and tai chi students, but in 2023 also took on the role of instructor for the City of Malibu, teaching both yoga and tai chi through the city’s Community Services programs.

He is also the founder and owner of Manfredo Photo Prints, which contains his collection of landscape photography from across the world.

This year, he will continue to teach for the city when he hosts his first photography workshop, introducing his masterful photography and teaching residents how to become artists behind the lens. His first workshop will be Wednesday, Jan. 31, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Michael Landon Center at Malibu Bluffs Park.

Manfredo will ride the momentum of his first solo debut of his landscape photography art, having shown work from his collection at the Dec. 2-3 Holiday Boutique and Art Sale hosted by the

Michael Manfredo poses with his camera during his landscape photography process. Manfredo teaches tai chi, yoga, and photography classes in Malibu. Photos Courtesy of Michael Manfredo

Malibu Art Association.

Manfredo’s story began far from Southern California. He grew up in eastern Long Island, where as a young boy, he always had a passion for health and fitness and film production. He grew up playing baseball, hockey, and basketball, soon becoming an avid bodybuilder, and by eighth grade had begun to create his first films.

He excelled in grade school in his media arts and health classes, and dreamed of

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how to turn his passion into his career.

“I wanted to be Martin Scorsese when I grew up. If I couldn’t do that then it would be a Major League baseball player you know? Those were my only two options,” Manfredo said.

His passions grew parallel to his studies, as he continued to work on his weightlifting while finishing film school at Emerson College in Boston. Shortly after graduating, his passions met in what would soon

become a career in sports media production.

Manfredo began working for the director of photography at Manhattan Place Entertainment, where he furthered his training of film and photography shooting, editing, and producing, assisting in creating feature pieces for the World Series, Super Bowl, NASCAR races and local sports team stories for the Yankees, Mets, Knicks, and Rangers.

Seeking a change and new opportunities, Manfredo made the move to California, beginning in San Francisco, and soon coming down to Santa Monica. Manfredo continued working in the sports media world, producing for shows like MLB Network’s “Strike Zone” and NFL RedZone.

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Malibu local praises LA Sheriff’s Department for good deed on PCH Out-of-town sheriff’s deputy comes to the rescue

By JUDY ABEL Special to The Malibu Times

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t’s not often we recognize everyday heroes. A local Malibu resident wanted to spread the word of a local deputy who helped him out of a jam on Pacific Coast Highway.

Just two days before Christmas, longtime resident Fred Walecki was driving down PCH as he’s done hundreds of thousands of times throughout his many decades living in Malibu.

“I’m breezing down PCH and right past Corral Canyon, I heard my tire blow up,” Walecki said. “Of course, I immediately pulled over at the earliest opportunity, a bit breathless, worried that the car could lose control.”

When Walecki, a beloved figure in the Los Angeles music scene whose family owned Westwood music for half a century, got out of his car he knew sure enough it was a blowout. He got back in his car and called AAA. Unfortunately for Walecki, who lost his regular speaking voice due to a laryngectomy, the Auto Club phone system is completely automated, making it difficult for him to be heard. However, before he realized it there was a knock on his window.

Help had already arrived.

“I look up and there’s a nice sheriff [sheriff ’s deputy] smiling at me,” he said. “I low-

Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department deputy Brian Judge changes Malibu resident Fred Walecki’s tire near Corral Canyon Road on Pacific Coast Highway last month. Contributed photo

ered the window and he said, ‘You know, you’re in a kind of dangerous spot. How can I help you?’ I said, ‘Well, I called AAA and I’m on hold. The automated phone does not recognize me.’ He said, ‘Let me help you.’

I’ll talk to the automated system for you.’

So, I said, ‘Thank you.’”

The deputy, whose name is Brian Judge, advised that Walecki exit his car and invited him into his cruiser with lights flashing to

warn passing drivers that something was going on. Judge told Walecki that it was a dangerous spot to be waiting on PCH and that the least he could do was help to ensure his safety by parking nearby and flashing his hazard lights so he wasn’t in danger of being rear-ended.

When Judge finally reached AAA, he was told it would be a 30-minute wait and

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Matt Diamond charges Todos Santos on Still Massive Friday

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he Big Thursday swell of 12-28-23 generated lots of stories around Malibu and up and down the California coast.

Meanwhile, on Still Massive Friday, Malibu resident Matt Diamond and friends chose to have a go at a surf spot called Killers on the island of Todos Santos, about 10 miles out to sea from Ensenada.

Diamond remembers the time.

It’s been a week since the Big Thursday swell and it looks like the ocean is bubbling again. You decided to have a crack at Todos Santos — a place that has fallen out of favor in recent years.

During the ‘90s a lot of guys would do the Devil’s Triangle — Waimea, Mavericks, Todos.

Yeah Mavericks has become the new big-wave attraction.

In 1998 I was a senior at Malibu High and I had the poster of The Taylor Knox K2 Big Wave Challenge. Taylor won that award in 1998.

Yep, I think I interviewed

Taylor on the back of that poster for SURFER Magazine. I was out on a boat for that event. Taylor took a chance and sat way outside hoping for a bomb and won 50 grand. He deposited the check in an ATM machine.

I thought that was weird and hilarious.

And then Brad Gerlach, Mike Parsons, Greg and Rusty Long really put it on the map for the 1990s and 2000.

and in the water by 6:45. We were the first boat to Todos.

Other boats showed up but the other surfers watched it for an hour or so. We had just been there a month or so before so we were kinda comfortable with Todos. Of course we knew there were bombs a brewin’ out there and the game plan was to be cautious and sit deep and slightly wide of whatever boil the waves were breaking on as Todos has many boils that come to life at Where were you for Big different tides and swell direcThursday? And why did you tions. decide to go to Todos on Friday?

Looks super clean in the For Thursday, Mike and I photos. Was it like that all left Malibu about 11 a.m. We day? saw that Topanga was filling The a.m. was clean but in with some nice waves. Our strong offshore and very shifty. goal was to surf Salsipuedes as the swell filled in in Mex that Giant and shifty = no bueevening. We got there at about no.

2 p.m. It was beautiful and all The sets were a bit all over the San Diego Pro Bros were the place. We did our best to waiting in anticipation for the hold the line and wait for the swell to fill. We paddled out at tide to drop a bit. From about about 3:30 and it was about 10 a.m. on it glassed off, the 6-8 feet and filled in nicely as tide dropped and it got more the sun started to set. Mike consistent. got a handful of fun waves from the midpoint and I got How many people? one bomb from the top.

In the early a.m. about three to five other surfers. In the afWhat does it cost to hire a ternoon about eight and it reboat out to Todos these days? mained that way all day.

It runs about $350 and we got out there at about 6 a.m.

How many skis?

There were only a few water safety skis. Team Venmo for one surfer and our guy that came with us.

Team Venmo?

They were a water safety team that collects venmo payments for guys that need a lift out of the impact zone.

I guess it’s the new hustle in Local surfer Matt Diamond (top, on yellow and orange board) tackles a big wave at Todos Santos in Mexico on Dec. 29, the lineup.

2023, after the week’s big swell on the Pacific Coast. Photo by Maria Fernanda

Say what? They rescue random strangers and charge them?

I guess so. Peeps need to make that Venmo $$. Some surfers have their own select water safety team that they hire to look after them for that day. If there is a random surfer in need of a save from the impact zone or a tow back to the lineup, some of the water safety guys will ask them to pay them in Venmo for the pick up or rescue. It’s kinda a double dip/side hustle in the water. Side hustle racket. Heard some people are doing it at Jaws as well. I don’t think it’s cool but whatever peeps gotta do to survive, I guess.

of rescuing on one.

I strived for a few bombs right out of the gates just after sunrise. They were beasts and I got up to be blown off. I was paddling a 10’ 6” Pearson Arrow with a high performance glass job. The equation was: light board X light dude X offshore wind on a huge wave = Super Matty Flight Mode ...

I got two like that.

What’s your strategy for the rest of winter? Any big goals? Mavericks? Hawaii?

Oh yeah. The season is really just starting. Of course big snow here in California, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and beyond. As for big waves, Mike, Eric, and I keep eyes on Hawaii, Mavs, Todos, and all in between weekly. Looks like a week or so of rest/back Sometimes you kick. to work in preparation for the Sometimes you get kicked. next strike ...

How bad were the beatings?

I do not believe anyone got And beyond that, what’s seriously injured. I definitely next for Matt Diamond? had a very sore neck and back Yeah, beyond that. Playing for a few days as I took about a lot of drums, keeping the two, 12-second-range hold chops tight, working on some downs and one face-first slam wellness events, a couple of Survive getting beat? Or at the bottom of a solid wave summer festivals in Malibu survive financially? towards the end of the day on and Ventura, selling real esBoth. a low tide drainer. Epsom salt tate here in Malibu as well as baths and hydration are the developing sustainable open From what I saw online, it best for recovery and lots of space, net zero communities looked like you needed a bit stretching. in Taos and Santa Fe, New

Mexico.

And then you and Mick are going on over to London to jam with the Stones??!?!

Where’d you get that jacket? No, I am off to Austin to meet with a very innovative 3D home builder who just got awarded a grant from NASA to build a space station community on the moon.

Austin and the Southwest are very interesting places especially these days. Very innovative, creative energy out there.

But that’s another story to share in the near future.

Follow Matt Diamond and his journey on social media at Instagram @ DiamondsWorld Facebook: Matt Diamond Follow Maria Fernanda Photography on Instagram @ mariaFernanda Photography Website: MariaFernandaPhoto.com

Burt’s Eye View: No ologists PERSPECTIVE

By Burt Ross, Contributed Column

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eople frequently greet me with “how ya doin?” My answer is simply either “fabulous” or “I couldn’t be better.” Why, you might ask, am I so deliriously happy? If you really want to know why I am in such good spirits, then read on.

The other day I looked at my

2024 calendar, and lo and behold (I love that expression), I didn’t notice a single doctor’s appointment, no, not one. I wasn’t scheduled to see a urologist, dermatologist, gastroenterologist, cardiologist, or any other kind of ologist.

I am happy for the folks at Medicare since my lack of med-

ical attention should increase its solvency by a matter of a second or two, but I am considerably happier for me. For just that one shining moment, all of my bodily functions seem to be operating well enough that I do not need medical intervention. Hallelujah!

Now if you are under, let’s say

60, then you probably don’t understand why I am celebrating this lack of medical appointments. Trust me on this — when you reach the age to be eligible for medicare benefits, you will want to get your money’s worth, and so you will be seeing doctors on a regular basis. You will suddenly

discover that parts of your anatomy which you didn’t even know you had are not working up to par.

And then it will begin: an ever increasing parade of doctors. Before you know it, you will feel like a professional patient.

As if not having any doctors’ appointments weren’t cause enough for celebration, I noticed I also didn’t have any appointments scheduled with my accountant.

Although accountants are not nearly as bad as doctors, I don’t enjoy my interaction with them.

As I see it, they ask me for all kinds of information, and then they tell me I owe everybody lots of money, and if this weren’t bad enough, they then charge me for their service.

Ah, 2024 shapes up to be my kind of year sans doctors and accountants. May it stay that way.

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Michael Manfredo teaches yoga during a corporate event at Broad Beach. Manfredo started practicing yoga after growing bored with traditional fitness. Photo Courtesy of Michael Manfredo

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fitness and desired a deeper, significant connection with his physical health. He said after a powerful experience, he found deeper meaning through the teachings of yoga.

“Going to the gym got boring to me,” Manfredo explained. “It just wasn’t satisfying my mind. My body felt great after a workout but there was more that I wanted. I turned to unhealthy habits to satisfy my mind.”

Manfredo said the discipline made him explore a different way of viewing the human body and physical health. He started to make connections between his mental, spiritual, and emotional health.

“When I met my first master, he spoke to me in a way about life that made me realize that there was something more to work on than just the body,” he said. “As I learned more about the spine especially and not just muscles, because it’s central to who we are, central to our mind, central to our connection

and function of our whole body, I realized there was something deeper to this practice than I had been previously exposed to.”

As a student of Master Zi at Focus Wellness Institute in Santa Monica, Manfredo practiced his yoga and tai chi skills, continuing to learn to this day. With over 15 years of practice, Manfredo has become a master in these disciplines. Over his years practicing, he has deeply studied classic styles of yoga, the meditative side of yoga, and medical yoga, learning from masters, monks, and medical doctors.

Today, his latest of expressive works is his landscape photography, vibrant photos of divine life experience across the planet. His work captures warm, gradient skies meeting crystal blue ocean off the coast of Malibu to beautiful, seemingly endless tundra, mountain ranges and waterfalls in Iceland. He and his camera also capture scenes across the United States and Canada.

Described as soulful intuition, Manfredo “harmonizes the inner and outer worlds” creating a connection between man and the natural world.

“I like to tune in with my internal practice, align my mind, my breath, and body and go out into nature and observe what is happening, then capture its natural beauty with the world,” Manfredo said of his work at the Holiday Boutique. “Photography to me is my way of listening to the world. Although it’s a visual medium, it requires me to connect with what’s happening outside of me, relating to what’s inside of me. It’s an external expression of my internal connection to the environment.”

Manfredo said he looks forward to a year of furthering his outreach through his teaching or uplifting people through his photography, but explained a “master” is never done being a student. He looks forward to a year of personal growth and sharing what he has learned and experienced to better his community.

Manfredo’s yoga and tai chi instruction can be found on Yogarejuvenates.com and his photography could be found on manfredophotoprints.com. Those interested in his City of Malibu classes can visit Malibucity.org/communityservices.

Walecki had already been waiting a full half-hour.

So, Judge told Walecki, “Fred, I can change a tire.”

Walecki was astonished at the officer’s kindness.

Judge did warn Walecki though that if he was called away that would take priority and the Auto Club would serve as back up. “It was very sweet of him,” the Malibu guitar expert and luthier said.

Between the two men who had never before seen the unusual jack on the car, they figured it out, the deputy changed the tire, and Walecki was on his way once again.

Overwhelmed with gratitude, when Walecki later went to the grocery store and saw some sheriff ’s deputies he showed Judge’s picture to them.

“I said, ‘You wouldn’t believe this, check this out’ and they said, ‘Oh we know him. He’s a great guy,” Walecki recalled. “I told them he did more for community relations in my world than I could ever even think about. It was very nice of him.” Walecki also previously told Judge his name should be “Sheriff Angel.”

The Malibu Times tracked down the kind Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department deputy. He is Sgt. Brian Judge, who has served 16 years with the department. Judge’s regular jurisdiction assignment is in the Compton/South Central Los Angeles area.

He works overtime to help out in Malibu, which has contracted for extra patrols on PCH. While his shift was wrapping up on Dec. 23, Judge heard what sounded like a blowout and saw a car in trouble.

“I asked if he needed help and he indeed needed help,” the 38-year-old officer recounted. “He reminded me of my grandpa on my dad’s side. I had no problem in helping him out in an unfortunate situation.”

While he changed the tire, Judge stayed on the phone with AAA “just in case.”

It’s all in a day’s work for the law enforcement officer who said, “I love working overtime in Malibu. The people there are amazing, considerate, and grateful. It’s nice working there. The community is fantastic. It’s been good to me. I enjoy helping out the community.”

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TRI STAR AUTOMATION 2.

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PUBLIC NOTICE T.S. No. 110048-CA APN: 2056-004-024 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 1/4/2012. 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 2/21/2024 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 1/11/2012 as Instrument No. 20120046583 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: CRAIG J. BARTON AND ALLYSON D. BARTON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A 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; BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 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 and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 30830 MINGUS DR, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91362-4123 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $269,014.57 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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 or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 110048-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. 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an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 4777869 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108 PUB: 12/28/2023, 1/4, 1/11/2024 MALIBU 285 PUBLIC NOTICE T.S. No.: 230915324 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Loan No.: 00452 Order No. 95528052 APN: 2072-007-062 Property Address: 3564 Poppy Drive Calabasas, CA 91302 You Are In Default Under A Deed Of Trust Dated 3/13/2023.

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 Proceeding Against You, You Should Contact A Lawyer. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, 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, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale 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 and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. No cashier’s checks older than 60 days from the day of sale will be accepted. Trustor: LA Development Properties LLC, a California Limited Liability Company Duly Appointed Trustee: Total Lender Solutions, Inc. Recorded 3/22/2023 as Instrument No. 20230182542 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 1/18/2024 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $282,012.60 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3564 Poppy Drive Calabasas, CA 91302 A.P.N.: 2072-007-062 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Notice To Potential Bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Notice To Property Owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (877) 440-4460 or visit this Internet Web site www. mkconsultantsinc.com, using the file number assigned to this case 230915324. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice To Tenant: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (877) 440-4460, or visit this internet website site www.tlssales.info, using the file number assigned to this case 230915324 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee.

Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. When submitting funds for a bid subject to Section 2924m, please make the funds payable to “Total Lender Solutions, Inc. Holding Account”. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 12/18/2023 Total Lender Solutions, Inc. 10505 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 125 San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 866-535-3736 Sale Line: (877) 440-4460 By: Rachel Seropian, Trustee Sale Officer PUB: 12/28/2023, 1/4, 1/11/2024

MALIBU 298 PUBLIC NOTICE Title Order No. : 05949423 Trustee Sale No. : 86736 Loan No. : 399418395 APN : 4470-004-006 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/8/2022 . 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 1/17/2024 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS, AS TRUSTEE as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 6/22/2022 as Instrument No. 20220654089 in book N/A, page N/A of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: 5877 TRANCAS CANYON LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY , as Trustor XAVIER UNLIMITED, LLC ($500,000.00), GUY E. MAGGIO JR. ($250,000.00), JOHN DEMIRCI ($250,000.00), BELLA CAPITAL GROUP, LLC ($300,000.00), JEN 2018 IRREVOCABLE TRUST ($400,000.00), ANDREW L. JONES 401 (K) PROFIT SHARING PLAN ($251,000.00), ANDREW L. JONES DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN ($188,000.00), ANDREW LOUIS JONES, TRUSTEE OF THE GROUNDHOG TRUST DTD FEB 2, 2022 AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO ($61,000.00) , as Beneficiary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a 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). At: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766, NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE – continued 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: See Exhibit “A” Attached Hereto And Made A Part Hereof. 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: 5877 TRANCAS CANYON ROAD 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 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 said 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 trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $2,726,597.69 (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 of Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation.

DATE: 12/18/2023 CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS, AS TRUSTEE, as Trustee 8190 EAST KAISER BLVD., ANAHEIM HILLS, CA 92808 PHONE: 714-283-2180 FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION LOG ON TO: www.stoxposting.com CALL: 844-477-7869 PATRICIO S. INCE’, VICE PRESIDENT CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALIST IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. “NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid on a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of the outstanding lien that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 844-477-7869, or visit this internet Web site www.stoxposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.# 86736. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.” For sales conducted after January 1, 2021: NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (844) 477-7869, or visit this internet website www.STOXPOSTING.com, using the file number assigned to this case 86736 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second,

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you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid; by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code; so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. TS# 86736 / APN # 4470-004006 LEGAL DESCRIPTION’ EXHIBIT “A” THAT PORTION OF PARCEL 7, IN THE CITY OF MALIBU, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON A RECORD OF SURVEY FILED IN BOOK 76 PAGE(S) 20 AND 21 OF RECORD OF SURVEYS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, LYING SOUTHERLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL 7, DISTANT THEREON NORTH 24° 16’ 00” WEST 100.00 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID PARCEL 7; THENCE NORTH 83° 16’ 27” EAST 373.97 FEET TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF TRANCAS CANYON ROAD, 50 FEET WIDE, AS SHOWN ON SAID RECORD OF SURVEY; THENCE SOUTH 65° 02’ 25” EAST 10.00 FEET TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL 7. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL MINERALS, OIL, PETROLEUM, ASPHALTUM, GAS, COAL AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES ON, WITHIN AND UNDER SAID LAND AND EVERY PART THEREOF, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THIS EXCEPTION SHALL NEITHER RESERVE NOR SHALL IT BE CONSTRUED, AS RESERVING TO GRANTOR, ITS SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OR ASSIGNS, THE SURFACE RIGHT TO GO UPON SAID LANDS, TO EXTRACT SAID SUBSTANCES, AS EXCEPTED IN THE DEED FROM MARBLEHEAD LAND COMPANY, A CORPORATION, RECORDED JULY 18, 1941 IN BOOK 18590 PAGE 196, OFFICIAL RECORDS. SAID LAND IS DESCRIBED IN THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE RECORDED APRIL 17, 1995 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 95-532081, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. PUB: 12/28/2023, 1/4, 1/11/2024 MALIBU 299 2023274697 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1.

THE CAREGIVER 6230 WILSHIRE BLVD. STE A, LOS ANGELES, CA 90048, LOS ANGELES COUNTY Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): 1.

KEITH GORE 6230 WILSHIRE BLVD. STE A, LOS ANGELES, CA 90048 If Corporation or LLC- CA 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, KEITH GORE, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 12/26/2023.

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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WOMEN OF THE ROUND TABLE 516 FERNWOOD PACIFIC DRIVE, TOPANGA, CA 90290, LOS ANGELES COUNTY Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): 1.

MARIA KELLY 516 FERNWOOD PACIFIC DRIVE, TOPANGA, CA 90290 2. HELEN REALE 2484 S. BUNDY DR, LOS ANGELES, CA 90064 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization This business is conducted by A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/2023.

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, MARIA KELLY, GENERAL PARTNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 11/17/2023.

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,

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU CITY COUNCIL The Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on MONDAY, January 22, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. on the item listed below in the Council Chambers at Malibu City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA, and via teleconference.

Public comment can be submitted ahead of the public hearing to citycouncil@malibucity.org for inclusion in the public record. To view and participate during the public hearing, please review the meeting agenda posted at MalibuCity.org/AgendaCenter and follow the directions for public participation.

EXTERIOR ELEVATED ELEMENTS (E3) ORDINANCE NO. 515 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MALIBU DETERMINING THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND ADDING CHAPTER 15.30 TO TITLE 15 OF THE MALIBU MUNICIPAL CODE CREATING A PROCESS TO REGULATE EXTERIOR ELEVATED ELEMENTS WITHIN THE CITY IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY COUNCIL’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR OTHERWISE HELD BY THE CITY, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, EITHER AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Yolanda Bundy, Environmental Sustainability Director/ Building Official, at (310) 456-2489, ext. 229. 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 City Council on, or before, the date of the meeting.

_______________________________________ Yolanda Bundy, Environmental Sustainability Director/ Building Official Publish Date: January 11, 2024 and January 18, 2024 MALIBU 5

2023276374 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1.

MUM’S THE WORD 629 SEWARD ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90004, LOS ANGELES COUNTY Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): 1.

MUM’S THE WORD LLC 629 SEWARD ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90004, LOS ANGELES, CA 90004 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/2023.

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, MUM’S THE WORD LLC, ELISSA FAINCHTEIN, MANAGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 12/27/2023.

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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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: 2/23/2024 Time: 8:30AM, Dept.: K The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 1725 MAIN STREET, ROOM 102, 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: 12/14/2023 HON. LAWRENCE CHO, Judge of the Superior Court DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court PUB: 01/11, 01/18, 01/25, 2/1/2024 The Malibu Times MALIBU 8

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU PLANNING COMMISSION

Location: 30125 Harvester Road APN(s): 4469-044-005 Zoning: Rural Residential-Two Acre (RR-2) Applicant: Lee Jubas Architects Owner: Bydesign LLC Appealable to: City Council Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301(e) and 15303(e) Application Filed: October 19, 2023 Case Planner: Aakash Shah, Contract Planner (310) 456-2489, extension 385 ashah@malibucity.org 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).

The Malibu Planning Commission will hold public hearings on MONDAY, February 5, 2024, 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. 21-053, SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 22-005, MINOR MODIFICATION NO. 22-005, AND DEMOLITION PERMIT NO. 23-003 - An application to demolish an existing single-family residence and attached garage, detached guest house, accessory structures, and onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS); construction of a new 3,839 single-family residence, attached garage, attached guest house and pool cabana, new OWTS, and associated landscape improvements; a site plan review for construction in excess of 18 feet in height, up to 24 feet, for the guest house and pool cabana; and a minor modification for up to a 50 percent reduction of the front yard setback Location: 28922 Grayfox Street APN(s): 4466-011-011 Zoning: Rural Residential-One Acre (RR-1) Applicant: Made in Malibu, LLC Owner: M Grayfox LLC Appealable to: City Council and California Coastal Commission Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303(a) and 15304(b) Application Filed: October 14, 2021 Case Planner: Rick Casswell, Contract Planner (619) 483-3950 rick@casswellconsultinginc.com

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.

COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AMENDMENT-WOOSLEY FIRE NO. 23-001 AND SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 23-037 - An application to amend Coastal Development Permit-Woolsey Fire No. 22-007 to change the location of an internal stair area to second floor, add light well, and other minor exterior and interior changes to the existing approved single-family residence for a total development square footage increase to 4,566 square feet, and new trellis; including a site plan review for additions over 18 feet in height not to exceed 24 feet in height for a flat roof

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.

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.

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NOTICE OF MALIBU CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION & AVAILABILITY OF UPDATED DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT Study Session: The Malibu City Council will hold a study session on WEDNESDAY, January 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. on the updated Draft Housing Element in Council Chambers at Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA and via teleconference. As a study session, no legislative action will be taken at this meeting.

General Plan Amendment 20-001 - The City Council adopted the 2021-2029 update of the City of Malibu General Plan Housing Element on January 20, 2022. In March 2022, the State Housing and Community Development (HCD) issued a letter finding that revisions were necessary to comply with State Housing Element Law. The updated Draft Housing Element incorporates revisions to comply with the comments provided by the HCD. Public Review: The updated Draft Housing Element is being circulated for public review to allow public agencies and interested members of the public the opportunity to comment on the updated Draft Housing Element.

Office Hours: Staff will be available to answer questions by appointment during the following times: Tuesday, January 16 from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Thursday, January 18 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Appointments can be requested by emailing mplanning@malibucity.org. Please include “Housing Element Appointment” in the subject of your email.

How to Send Comments: Written comments should be submitted via email to rmollica@malibucity.org.

Please include “Housing Element” in the subject of your email. All comments will be provided to the City Council for its consideration.

Where Documents are Available for Review: The updated Draft Housing Element will be available at malibucity.org/housingelement by January 8, 2024. Previous draft documents, meeting materials, and recordings of previous meetings are also available on the webpage.

Hardcopies of the draft will be available in the following locations:

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 23SMCP00640 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Petition of: CHAYAH SHAOULIAN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner CHAYAH SHAOULIAN a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: CHAYAH SHAOULIAN Proposed Name: DIANA SHAOULIAN 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

City of Malibu Malibu Library Planning Department 23519 Civic Center Way 23825 Stuart Ranch Road Malibu, CA 9026 A written staff report for the study session and a copy of the Draft Housing Element will be available at malibucity.org/agendacenter prior to the meeting.

Contact: For more information regarding this notice, please contact Richard Mollica, Planning Director, at rmollica@malibucity.org or at 310-456-2489, extension 346.

Richard Mollica, Planning Director Publish Date: January 11, 2024

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The playmaker scored 89 points over two games for Malibu High during New Year’s Classic at Panorama

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alibu High boys basketball player Dylan Goosen was in a high-scoring mood throughout the Sharks’ contest against Vaughn High on the final evening of the four-day New Year’s Classic basketball tournament at Panorama High School in Panorama City.

The junior guard received the ball near halfcourt and galloped toward the rim with a pair of White Tigers nipping at his blue Nikes when he suddenly dribbled the ball around his back — from one hand to the other — and found himself in the lane where he promptly scored a layup. On Malibu’s next possession, Goosen swished a three-point shot from the right side of the court to give his squad a 26-15 advantage with under six minutes left in the second quarter. The playmaker gave Malibu a 31-21 lead when he finished a fast-break layup with three defenders attempting to stop him.

Goosen’s scoring barrage continued in the second half of the Jan. 6 contest. There was his scoop shot from outside the lane and textbook layup (off the backboard, of course) after he cut to the rim and received a pinpoint out of bounds pass from teammate Sawyer Keegan.

Goosen finished the contest with 41 points, six assists, and three steals to lead the Sharks to a 67-55 win, the squad’s first victory of the season. His offensive onslaught came three days after he rang up 48 points, five assists, and six steals in Malibu’s 80-70 loss to Sun Valley Magnet.

Goosen’s 89 points in two contests makes him The Malibu Times’ Athlete of the Week.

He said he’s never had this hot of a scoring hand on the basketball court before.

“It feels amazing,” Goosen said. “Hopefully, I can keep it going.”

The player, who describes himself as someone who can score from the perimeter to the paint, credited his teammates for his scoring outputs.

“Teammates have been helping me out,” he said. “Setting nice screens, making good passes. It was actually a team effort. I was just the one putting up the shots.”

First-year Malibu head coach David Goosen, Dylan’s father, said his son is a

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skilled player who makes smart decisions on the floor and knows how to score.

The younger Goosen is no stranger to producing standout basketball exploits. As a guard at Northridge Academy last season, he was named the MVP of the Valley League and around a year ago was named

the Los Angeles Daily News Boys Athlete of the Week after swishing 14 three-pointers in consecutive games. He also dished out 17 assists and scored 60 overall points in the two contests.

Goosen transferred to Malibu to play for his father, so he had to sit out the Sharks’

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“It was very tough,” he recalled about sitting out the two games. “I wanted to get on the floor. It feels really good to be playing now.”

Goosen hasn’t been the only anxious player on Malibu’s roster this season. The squad has five freshmen on its 10-man roster and no seniors. Nerves played a factor in some of their contests, especially since a lot of their opponents have rosters filled with older players, said Sharks freshman forward Morgan Donnelly.

“The first game, we weren’t used to varsity,” he said. “We have been getting a bit more used to varsity. I wasn’t feeling as confident as I usually do, but I realized I can play at this level.”

Malibu didn’t seem nervous against Vaughn. The squad served up a full court press on defense to force turnovers and pushed the ball up court as quickly as possible on offense.

Goosen scored 23 points in the first half, while Donnelly had eight. Freshman center Grayson Polatin also score two buckets for Malibu. Keegan, hit a couple of shots, including a three-pointer.

Goosen continued to lead Malibu’s offensive charge after halftime. He scored on a bevy of layups, runners, and foul shots.

Donnelly also hit several shots as Malibu never relinquished the lead, even though the White Tigers staged a comeback.

Donnelly finished with 16 points, Keegan had seven, and Polatin scored four.

Coach Goosen said winning their first game of the season felt good.

“I’m believer in the kids have to experience a win in order to know how to win,” he said.

“Hopefully, we can build on that.”

The coach continued: “The kids played really hard. When we did make mistakes, they did a good job of not hanging their heads.”

Winning, Keegan said, is awesome.

“This is what we have been waiting for,” he said. “We have been working really hard, each and every day.”

Malibu entered Tuesday’s game against Channel Islands with a 1-4 record. They hosted Valor Academy the next day and play at Carpinteria on Thursday. The Sharks host TEACH Tech Charter on Jan. 12 and East College Prep three days later. They host Hueneme on Jan. 16 and Community Charter the next day. Malibu hosts Magnolia Science Academy on Jan. 19 and Santa Paula two days later.

The older Goosen said Malibu wants to get better each game.

“We have done a good job with that,” he said. “We’ve grown. That is our overall goal. We can talk all we want about getting better and getting better, but at some point we have to learn what it takes to win.”

Keegan said Malibu will continue to play hard.

“We want to get a few more Ws on that record,” he said. “The sky is the limit.”

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