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Councilmember Silverstein calls for local emergency actions on PCH

New laws debut in California Twenty-four will affect many in 2024

Silverstein and Malibu Mayor Uhring back proposal to bypass state and other agencies for safety remedies

By JUDY ABEL Special to The Malibu Times

A slew of new laws set to take effect in 2024 have been signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Here are 24 significant ones:

By JUDY ABEL Special to The Malibu Times

Malibu City Councilmember Bruce Silverstein is urging city officials to add a report he wrote on reducing dangerous conditions on Pacific Coast Highway as an agenda item at the next council meeting Jan. 8. The report titled “A Proposal to Reduce the Danger of PCH in On Dec. 27, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) and CHP West Valley conducted a joint special enforcement unit operation in Malibu, with a focus on speeders and other violations Malibu” offers multiple suggestions that leads to collisions on Pacific Coast Highway. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT for city staff to explore traffic calming and safety measures under local authority and to implement actions as soon as possible.

Some of the suggestions include multiple electronic signs warning: Sheriff’s Office will request the city to acquire four lidar speed guns to record hazardous driving behaviors “Danger Ahead,” “Proceed with

By SAMANTHA BRAVO Starting Jan. 1, a three-officer of both agencies. officers were focusing their lidar Caution,” “Reduce Speed,” “Speed Of The Malibu Times California Highway Patrol task “This is the first time, I think, guns on speeding drivers. The Checked by Radar,” and similar signage; additional decoy law enforce was deployed to enforce in 30 years that CHP has been motor deputies issued 61 citations forcement along PCH; temporary Since the fatal Oct. 17 traffic regulations and target out here, so were hoping to really that morning, 52 of them for stoplights; temporary and removable incident that took the lives of speeding drivers. create a good unity between speeding. Other violations CONTINUED ON PAGE A8 four Pepperdine students, the On Dec. 22 and 27, CHP the two of us so we can work included red light violations, community has been advocating West Valley and the L os together,” CHP West Valley using cellphones while driving, for public safety improvements Angeles Sheriff ’s Department PIO Officer Casey Ramstead and unlicensed drivers. on PCH and an increase in law (LASD) conducted a joint special said. “There’s a lot of residents According to the city’s website enforcement. enforcement unit operation in who still remember CHP back (malibucity.org), there have been W hile the Malibu/L ost Malibu, with a focus on speeders in the day because we’ve always no regular CHP patrols in Malibu Hills Sheriff ’s Department had and other violations that lead been focused on vehicles codes, since the city was incorporated in expressed the challenges with to collisions on Pacific Coast violations, and keeping the roads 1991. The City Council declared the inadequate deputies, local, Highway. safe, so we like to focus on the a local emergency to address The Malibu Times was invited vehicle code and slow people PCH safety on Nov. 13. In the county, and state agencies have begun implementing and funding to go behind the scenes of the joint down.” meantime, City Manager Steve resources needed to enhance operation on Dec. 27 and was able The joint operation was held McClary quickly approved the safety and avoid further tragedies. to observe the collaborative effort near Webb Way and PCH and CONTINUED ON PAGE A6

LASD, CHP hold joint operation to target speeding drivers on Pacific Coast Highway

Antisemitism accusations trigger federal civil rights investigation of Santa Monica College Are you prepared for El Niño weather conditions this winter?

School’s Inter-Club Council alleged to have illegally excluded Students Supporting Israel organization

By BARBARA BURKE Special to The Malibu Times

Santa Monica College is under federal investigation for civil rights violations regarding its SMC InterClub Council allegedly illegally excluding the Students Supporting Israel (SSI) group from rejoining as a recognized student organization.

The ICC determines whether proposed student organizations are granted student organization status.

ICC cited opposition to Israel’s treatment of Palestinians in denying SSI student club status, allegedly violating federal civil rights laws.

SSI describes itself as “a rapidly growing Zionist international campus movement that supports the State of Israel.”The local chapter of the organization had previously been recognized as a fully functional student club at SMC before an October incident.

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Unusually high surf has already pounded our neighbors to the north

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INSIDE

this week

Holiday Road at King Gillette Ranch: A Christmas Wonderland |B1

By JUDY ABEL Special to The Malibu Times

Pictures and video of the unusually high waves affecting Oxnard and points north last week point to what weather forecasters say will likely be an El Niño winter.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has forecast a greater than 95 percent chance that El Niño conditions consisting of extended periods of high intensity rainfall, triggering heavy runoff, floods, mudslides, debris flow, and landslides both inland and along the coast, will appear through the 2023-2024 winter. Coastal Malibu residents who have lived through previous El Niño conditions know of the damage that can occur. Many longtime Malibu residents probably remember the 1998 rock slide on Pacific Coast Highway between Las Flores Canyon and Topanga that disrupted traffic for months.

The California Coastal Commission is taking notice. In

CALIFORNIA EMPLOYMENT LAWS Once again, the state minimum wage will increase to $16 per hour on Jan. 1 regardless of employer size. That’s an increase of 50 cents an hour for most workers, although some cities have higher minimum wages with a minimum hourly rate of $16.90 that went into effect July 1, 2023.

The minimum wage for healthcare workers will increase to $23 per hour. Workers must be employed under covered health-care facilities in California. The bill goes into effect starting June 1.

Starting Jan. 1, workers with the same employer for 30 or more days within their starting year are eligible for paid sick leave. The bill will require an employee to have

Strong waves washed away nearly 5 feet of sand at Zuma Beach on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT

December, the commission heard a presentation on El Niño and potential consequences for the coast.

The first speaker, Joe Street, stated the tropical Pacific weather condition appears to be strengthening and will to some degree influence weather and coastal conditions in California

this winter. But he said El Nino gets a lot of attention even though it’s sometimes hard to get an accurate picture of its potential to cause harm.

A winter prediction of El Niño alone is not a reliable bell weather for major winter storms, according to Street.

“We’ve had several fizzles or El

Nadas just in the last decade,” he commented on predicted El Niños that never materialized. The coastal commissioners still urged readiness as does the City of Malibu.

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Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . .A2 News Briefs . . . . . . . . . .A3 • Update on motorcyclist killed on PCH in crash on Christmas Eve Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . .A4 • Events Business . . . . . . . . . . . A5 • Rehabilitation centers and sober living facilities an elusive part of Malibu’s economy Real Estate . . . . . . . . . A8 Malibu Life . . . . . . . . . .B1 • Malibu environmental advocate makes presentations at COP28 People . . . . . . . . . . . . .B2 • Malibu’s Big Thursday Legal Notices . . . . . . . . .B3 Business & Directory . . . B5 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . B5 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . B8 • Three water polo standouts named All-Americans

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OPINION

FROM THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT

The border crisis

LANCE SIMMENS OPINION COLUMNIST

From the Left State and local officials announce immediate safety improvements for PCH More than $4 million invested in Caltrans measures

Agencies of all levels strive to address and remedy Pacific Coast Highway perils State officials tour the PCH to identify necessary changes as city launches its PCH safety webpage

Malibu’s Keep Christ in Christmas receives new presidency Ten-year President Mary Motley hands off position to Christine Carter Conway

‘Trust in Love’ a Malibu film by Mick Davis and Jimi Petulla The film provides a unique comedic perspective of the real issues experienced by families every day

Public Works Director gives update on the 2015 PCH Safety Study Rob DeBoux gave an update on the pedestrian crosswalk and left turn at Corral Canyon

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ontinuing frustration over immigration at our southwest border is a complicated and critical issue and is now being intermeshed in policy legislation that includes funding for war efforts in Ukraine and Gaza. Finding a way to capture its significance is problematic; however, I would offer the following analysis entitled “Borderline Inanity,” which appeared in the Nov. 29, 2023, edition of The American Prospect by Robert Kuttner as an excellent recap from which to begin.

“The United States faces a genuine immigration crisis, procedural, political, and humanitarian. House Speaker Mike Johnson’s efforts to hold $106 billion in vital aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan hostage for a bipartisan deal on immigration restrictions has created a sense of urgency. But any such deal is politically unlikely. Worse, the deals under discussion would not solve the deeper problem.

“The current system, carrying out U.S. treaty obligations that the U.S. and other nations agreed to after the shame of the Holocaust, requires the U.S. to provisionally admit refugees with a well-founded fear of persecution in their home countries, while their claims are adjudicated. Even Donald Trump was not able to overturn this basic requirement.

“The practical problem is that in recent years, the system has been overwhelmed by refugees fleeing violence in Central America. Neither the Border Patrol nor immigration judges can keep up with the massive flow.

“COVID restrictions on public-health grounds temporarily reduced the numbers, but since May 2022, 1.85 million migrants have been allowed to enter the U.S. to await court dates to determine whether they could remain as refugees. But the court system is so backlogged that 1.77 million were simply released into the U.S., presumably to return to court when their case is called.

“Most found their way to cities to seek jobs. Many are homeless. An estimated 200,000 are in New York City alone. This has created a first-class crisis for the nation’s big-city mayors, most of whom are Democrats, and an opportunity for Republicans to cynically embarrass both the Biden administration and mayors of liberal cities.

A bipartisan group of senators led

by Chris Murphy (D-CT) and James Lankford (R-OK) are working on legislation that would narrow the ‘credible fear’ standard. But that doesn’t solve the problem of the large number of refugees temporarily paroled into the country pending adjudication of their cases. “ The Biden administration is caught between Senate Democrats up for re-election, many of whom want a much more restrictive immigration policy across the board, and those who support more liberal standards based on humanitarian concerns. A group of 11

Democratic senators led by California’s Alex Padilla has put out a statement decrying “harmful changes to our asylum system that will potentially deny lifesaving humanitarian protection for vulnerable people, including children, and fail to deliver any meaningful improvement to the situation at the border.”

Even if the Senate should reach agreement, House Republicans would be unlikely to support it. Many are holding out for the more draconian provisions of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, which would increase detentions and restrict legal immigration, in a fashion that Democrats would never accept.

In all likelihood, the military aid bill will eventually pass. But the linkage to immigration restrictions is all but dead.

The sensible formula of comprehensive immigration reform, combining a path to citizenship with better border measures and tougher sanctions against employers who hire people without proper documents, will await the return of genuine bipartisanship. It could be a long time coming.”

As I have mentioned in past articles, the current division in our nation’s political and governmental environment precludes the degree of comity, decorum, reason, and compromise that is so essential to democratic resolve on seemingly intractable issues such as immigration. Our system and governing infrastructure may not always find the best solution, rather it thrives on reaching consensus in solving longterm problems.

The border crisis is not lacking for proposed remedies, but stymied by the inability of hard-core political stubbornness from both the far-left and far-right and the inability of partisan actors to reach accommodation on not the perfect solution, but rather an acceptable compromise.

Our democratic system is an agglomeration of moderation and incrementalism; it is built for the long-term solvency and resolution of particularly difficult and tricky policies, and the current milieu we find ourselves in is conducive more to a kindergarten playground than a serious legislative policy debate.

Democratic Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, who represents El Paso, laments “The impasse on immigration between the two parties guarantees that we do nothing but waste time and resources. Both sides of the aisle cannot continue to hold out for their version of ideal reform.

We’ve been doing that for over 30 years. Our inability to come together in a bipartisan way ensures that the challenge — and our inability to contend with it — continues to grow exponentially.”

I could not have said it better myself. Shame on those who formulate partisan political roadblocks that are neither constructive nor practical.

Our divided nation continues to wallow in gridlock, which fosters stagnation and misery. It feeds the narrative that our system is simply broken; meanwhile, we all suffer.

Lance Simmens is an independent columnist for The Malibu Times, he along with Don Schmitz write a bi-weekly column on national topics from the perspective of their political leanings you can forward any comments you have to editorial @malibutimes.com.

The Malibu Business Round Table January 5 Meeting Canceled

Author Mitch Albom inspires readers, writers, and book lovers in the latest Malibu Library Speaker Fans of the writer filled every seat of the Council Chambers at Malibu City Hall

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hope you all enjoyed a wonderful and safe holiday season. Due to the need to address several important items, we will be continuing our Year In Review next week. We’ve noticed that our “Letters to the Editor” submissions have slowed down, so please don’t hesitate to submit yours to editorial@malibutimes.com; your voice is highly valued.

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From the Right

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ow bad does the border crisis have to get? That query used to be posed in wonderment over the unfathomable delusion of the Biden administration before they admit to this catastrophe. The question now is how bad before irreparable harm is done to America. Hyperbole? Hardly. This year a record 2.5 million illegal migrants entered America, 750,000 just since October. The previous record was the year before at 2.2 million, topping the previous record of 1.72 million in 2021.

Fifteen million illegal migrants live in the U.S. Tens of thousands (62,000 in October) are coming from Asia and Africa, posting videos of themselves celebrating in places like Times Square that “Dreams do come true.” The government releases them with a promise that they will show up to a deportation hearing, whereupon almost half fail to appear. Think of the tens of thousands of military-age males from China and the Middle East. Should Iran or China break into a shooting war with the U.S., it is plausible they have embedded cells of saboteurs that would wreak havoc. Taxpayers are forking out $182 billion annually to deal with illegal immigration.

Cities like New York, Chicago, and Denver declared themselves sanctuary cities for illegal migrants, and so migrants came by the tens of thousands, often with bus and plane tickets purchased by NGOs using federal grants. Now, they don’t have the resources to care for their vets, poor families, and homeless.

tions, we have decided to cancel this month’s Malibu Business Round Table, originally scheduled for this Friday, Jan. 5. However, we will be back on track in February, holding our regular meetings on the first Friday of the month, Feb. 2. If you would like to be added to our mailing and notification list, please email us at office@malibutimes.com.

Wishing you all a prosperous and joyful year ahead!

Mayor Eric Adams stated this crisis will “destroy” New York City, blasting President Biden for not subsidizing the 110,000 migrants that have arrived this year. He also called the Texas governor a “madman” for busing them to his sanctuary city. I guess he was OK with El Paso being destroyed, but not New York.

Even deep blue New York voters have had enough, with 58 percent wanting the southern border closed. Leftist Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson pledged during his campaign, “Sanctuary means that everyone is welcome here,” and they “must work to expand our status as a sanctuary city.”

Chicago now has 70,000 “migrants,” are converting schools into housing for them, and building tent cities costing tens of millions of dollars. Johnson now declares the entire country is at stake if Biden doesn’t solve this.

Denver is reeling from the flood of illegal immigrants. California years ago declared itself a sanctuary state, making it illegal for law enforcement to cooperate with ICE. Tone-deaf Sacramento just passed a law, making California the first state qualifying all illegal migrants for the state health insurance program Medi-Cal. California has the highest taxes in the country, has a $68 billion deficit, yet Gov. Newsom has committed to expand Medi-Cal by more than $4 billion annually. Three million illegal migrants live in California, filling schools, roads, and hospitals, while millions of middle-class tax-paying Americans are leaving the state, fleeing high taxes and unaffordable housing. What is the tipping point?

Hours after being sworn in, President Biden’s first act was to sign an executive order relaxing the tough immigration policies of his predecessor, stopped construction of the border wall, reinstituted the DACA program, froze deportations, and stopped requiring asylum seekers to wait in Mexico to be processed. Immediately, caravans numbering tens of thousands marched the

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length of Mexico, as the welcome mat had been laid out, and they knew it. Leftist American activists spread the word and organized the caravans. You can’t fault the migrants when our federal, state, and municipal governments incentivize them, but that doesn’t change the fact that for America this is a disaster. The Biden state department, who for years cooed to Americans through their sycophants in the media that the border was secure, now admits there is “unprecedented irregular migration.” Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador just met with Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the crisis.

Late to the party, the Biden administration wants Mexico to stop migrants on their Southern border (ironic, no?).

President Obrador, who likes the $55 billion Mexico nationals in America send home every year, said no. He wants the U.S. to send more money to impoverished nations, a theme promoted by “migration czar” Kamala Harris in 2021. The U.S. with its $31 trillion debt simply can’t lift the poor around the world to a standard of living Americans have earned.

According to the world bank, 700 million people globally live in extreme poverty, subsisting on $2.15 per day. We can’t pay to lift them out of poverty, and we can’t import them all here.

Finally, the left has stopped denying the border crisis, ostensibly forced into the admission by polling showing most Americans perceive this as an invasion and existential threat. However, while they are starting to say the right things, they continue to pass laws and policies which exacerbate the problem. Our national sovereignty is at stake, and we’d better get this fixed.

Don Schmitz is an independent columnist for The Malibu Times, he along with Lance Simmens write a bi-weekly column on national topics from the perspective of their political leanings you can forward any comments you have to editorial@ malibutimes.com.

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NOV 22 - NOV 26  11/22 | Burglary A vehicle parked near Surfrider Beach was broken into and ransacked. The victim locked the vehicle, left the key lock box, went surfing, and upon return the lock box was gone. Two iPhones and an estimated $80 in cash were stolen. There were no security cameras available for evidence.  11/23 | Attempted burglary An attempted burglary occurred on Rambla Pacifico.

The victim was home when she heard a noise coming from the side of the house and saw three suspects trying to enter her cottage. The victim yelled at the suspects to leave her property and said she was calling law enforcement. Due to the low quality, the security footage was unable to capture the suspects attempting to enter the cottage.  11/25 | Grand Theft An estimated $7,300 worth of equipment was stolen from a construction site on Harvester Road in Malibu. The victim locked the gate to the construction site, returned two days later, and noticed the gate to the construction site was cut and the equipment was missing. There were no security cameras available for evidence.  11/26 | Grand Theft A young female stole multiple items from Sephora on Cross Creek Road. According to the security footage, the suspect placed multiple items in her purse and only purchased one item and left the store without paying for the other items. The suspect was described as a black female.  11/29 | Petty Theft A package that contained vitamins and miscellaneous items was stolen from a property on Carbon Canyon. The security footage showed the suspect, a male with dark hair, opening the package and taking the items inside. The footage was submitted for evidence.

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Update on motorcyclist killed on PCH in crash on Christmas Eve On Dec. 24, at 6 p.m., Los Angeles County Fire Department and deputies from Malibu/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. Age was not determined yet. According to the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff ’s 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.

“It was hard to see at night, there was no lighting there, so I don’t even know if the motorcyclist even saw it,” Arens said.

The crash shut down a 2 1/2mile stretch of PCH just south of Leo Carrillo State Beach.

Woolsey Fire non-conforming structures deadline public hearing set for Jan. 8 To meet noticing requirements, the City Council will hold a second hearing on extending the deadlines to rebuild non-conforming structures destroyed or damaged in the Woolsey Fire without having to bring the structure into compliance with current ordinances on Jan. 8, at 6:30 p.m. For more information, see the Notice of Public Hearing on the city’s website at malibucity.org. On Dec. 11, the City Council held its first hearing on the item and recommended extending the deadlines by three years. The Dec. 11 staff report is available online on the website. The Jan. 8 staff report will be available in advance on the website. Should the council extend the deadlines, the extensions filed by property owners will be considered moot. For more information, visit the Fee Waiver and Deadlines webpage at malibucity.org.

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) ordinance hearing scheduled for Jan. 8

On Dec. 11, the City Council held a hearing on the Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) ordinance as well as the Planning Commission’s recommendations and adopted an ordinance. The second Upcoming City Council:

January 8

Ceremonial Presentations:

• Presentation on Southern California Edison Updates Consent Calendar/Previously Discussed Items:

• Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinances Nos. 510 and 511.

Ordinances and Public Hearings:

• Code Amendment to Extend Deadlines for Nonconforming In-kind Disaster Rebuild Projects Old Business:

• None.

New Business:

• Road Race Agreement

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reading of the ordinance will be held on Jan. 8, and the report with the final ordinance will be available in advance at malibucity.org.

Once the second reading is conducted, staff will submit the Local Coastal Program Amendment to the California Coastal Commission for its certification review.

The state has identified ADUs as an important tool to create more affordable housing amid California’s housing crisis and has passed several laws to make it easier to build ADUs. The City is developing an ordinance to be consistent with the State laws and has been gathering community input to ensure the regulations reflect Malibu’s needs and characteristics. For more information, visit the project webpage at https://www.malibucity.org/adu.

response to the HCD March 2022 letter.

Virtual community meeting on homelessness schedule for Jan. 17

Community members are invited to a virtual community meeting to discuss homelessness in Malibu 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 Virgenes-Malibu Council of Governments (COG) Outreach Coordinator, and city staff. The meeting link will be posted in Temporary Use advance on the Homelessness webpage at https://www.malibuPermit Ordinance city.org/Homelessness. For more hearing rescheduled information, contact Public Safety Liaison Luis Flores at (310) 456to Feb. 12 2489, ext. 236 or lflores@malibuThe City Council public hear- city.org. ing to consider the Temporary Use Permit (TUP) proposed ordinance Volunteers needed scheduled for Dec. 11 has been refor the 2024 scheduled to Monday, Feb. 12, at 6:30 p.m. in-person at City Hall Homeless Count in and virtually via Zoom. The hearMalibu ing is to consider an ordinance and Community members can regthe Planning Commission’s recommendations on updating reg- ister now to volunteer for the Los ulations for TUPs, which are per- Angeles Homeless Authority’s mits for events at non-residential (LAHSA) 2024 Greater Los Anproperties. For more information geles Homeless Count taking place about TUPs, visit the webpage at in Malibu on Wednesday, Jan. 24. https://www.malibucity.org/368/ Every year, thousands of volunteers help conduct the Homeless Temporary-Use-Permits.

Count, an annual census of people Updated Draft experiencing homelessness across Los Angeles County to inform Housing Element homelessness policy decisions and better direct resources to be study session and to address the homelessness public review period able crisis. Learn more and sign up to volunteer on the LAHSA website set for Jan. 16 at https://www.theycountwillyou. through Jan. 24 org. For more information, contact Public Safety Liaison Luis Flores The city will publish an updated at (310) 456-2489, ext. 236 or Draft Housing Element on Jan. lflores@malibucity.org.

8 for a public review period from Jan. 16 through Jan. 24. The City Homeless Outreach Council will also hold a study sesupdate sion on the updated Draft HousThe City’s Homeless Outreach ing Element on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. in-person at City Hall Team, which consists of two and virtually via Zoom. Viewing outreach workers and a housing and commenting instructions for navigator from The People Conthe meeting and the Draft Hous- cern, reported that in November ing Element are available on mal- 2023, it engaged with 67 people ibucity.org. On Jan. 10, 2022, the experiencing homelessness in City Council adopted Resolution Malibu, one of whom was placed No. 22-67 adopting the Revised into permanent housing. In MalDraft Housing Element, which ibu, 32 people are currently in was submitted to the Califor- various stages of engagement as nia Department of Housing and the Outreach Team proactively Community Development (HCD) works towards getting them into on Jan. 20, 2022. Subsequently, in housing and comprehensive serMarch 2022, the HCD issued a vices. Current and past monthly letter finding that the Revised Homeless Outreach reports are Draft 2021-2029 Housing Ele- available malibucity.org/1051/ ment Update addressed many stat- Outreach-Support. utory requirements but stated that revisions are necessary to comply Film screening of with the State Housing Element ‘21 Miles in Malibu’ Law. This draft was prepared in New Business (Continued):

documentary happening on Jan. 18 at Santa Monica College

Work underway on PCH Traffic Signal Synchronization Project

As part of the city’s efforts to improve safety on PCH, the Malibu Arts Commission is partnering with Shane Gang Pictures and Santa Monica College (SMC) to host a free, public screening of “21 Miles in Malibu” at the SMC Malibu campus on Thursday, Jan. 18, at 6 p.m. The powerful documentary was produced by Malibu resident Michel Shane to raise awareness about the need to change the dangerous conditions on PCH after his 13-year-old daughter was tragically killed by a motorist while walking along the highway. Following the screening, local leaders will discuss safety measures on PCH. RSVPs are required at malibucity.org/arttalks.

Street work got underway this week on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) starting between Topanga Canyon and Big Rock Drive on the city’s Malibu’s Traffic Signal Synchronization Project, the city’s most significant measure to date to improve safety and mobility on PCH. The project will make PCH a safer “Smart Corridor” by installing communication lines between the existing traffic signals on PCH from Topanga Canyon Boulevard to John Tyler Drive to synchronize the signals to existing traffic conditions. It will allow signals to be controlled remotely by the Caltrans Traffic Management Center to lower traffic speeds and CONTINUED ON PAGE A7

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Turbo Data Systems • Pacific Coast Highway Median Improvements Project 3. Malibu Farmer’s Market.

• Emergency Purchase of Lidar Speed Guns New Items: • Investment Report for the Month • Door Security Card Access Control Ending November 30, 2023 System Upgrade and Expansion.

• Amendment to Professional Services • Digital Multifunction Device Award Agreement with CSG Consultants, • Resolution Extending the Declaration Inc. of the Existence of a Local Emergency Council Items: Regarding Conditions on Pacific • None.

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Free Christmas tree recycling is offered to the community starting Dec. 27 through Jan. 10, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 23575 Civic Center Way (Chili Cook-Off lot). Collected trees will be recycled into mulch. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT

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The Malibu Times c/o Calendar Editor, to editorial@malibutimes.com Only events with a connection to Malibu will be considered. Calendar events are

scheduled in advance and subject to change.

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the museum and everything is has to offer. Participants have the option to enjoy lunch at The Counter Custom Burgers for an additional fee. The bus will pick up participants at Malibu Bluffs Park at 9:30 a.m. and will be dropped back off at Malibu Bluffs Park by 4:30 p.m. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes, bring a water bottle, and snacks.

Fee is $35.

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LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection of nearly 152,000 objects that illuminate 6,000 years of artistic expression across the globe!

Spend the afternoon exploring

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‘21 MILES IN MALIBU’ COMPLIMENTARY FILM SCREENING AT SMC MALIBU CAMPUS Presented by the Malibu Arts Commission MalibuCity.org/ ArtTalks Shane Gang Pictures, in partnership with the Malibu

Arts Commission and Santa Monica College-Malibu presents a screening of the film “21 Miles in Malibu,” on Thursday, Jan. 18, at 6 p.m. at the SMCMalibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu Room 202/ Lecture Hall. The film is a hybrid of personal stories of loss, the history of a loved place, and a cautionary tale of government indifference and citizen activism.

Following the complimentary screening, there will be a discussion with local leaders on Pacific Coast Highway safety.

An RSVP is required (ages 16 and older) to attend the event.

Register at MalibuCity.org/ ArtTalks.

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CAFFEINATED VERSE, OPEN MIC, FEATURED READER ELENA KARINA BYRNE

Caffeinated Verse includes a featured reader, followed by an open mic format. Join the poetry community from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sat, Jan. 20, at the Malibu Library.

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MAKE YOUR OWN SELFIE STAMP WORKSHOP

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.

All materials will be provided.

A paying adult must accompany children under 12. Instructed by Fluidity by Mattie. The deadline to register is Friday, Jan. 19.

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THE RIPPLE EFFECT: A GENERATIVE POETRY WORKSHOP

When things ripple, they emanate from a center and move outwards. Ripples are an unfolding interaction. In terms of poetry, poems “ripple out” from us and join the ripple of existing and yet-to-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 the workshop. This workshop is for everyone, regardless of ability level. Participants should bring a pen and a notepad!

Led by Malibu Poet Laureate Nathan Hassall. Join the poetry community on Sat, Jan. 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Michael Landon Community Center.

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DeCou. This complimentary program is on Dec. 20, Jan. 3, and 17; and on Feb. 7 and 21, on Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m.

For more information, contact the Malibu Senior Center at (310) 456. 2489 ext. 357, or at malibuseniorcenter@malibucity. org.

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FARMERS MARKET

Shop for fresh fruits and veggies prepared food, and more at the weekly Malibu Farmers Market on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Market at Legacy Park.

CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING

Free Christmas tree recycling is offered to the community starting Dec. 27 through Jan. 10, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 23575 Civic Center Way (Chili CookOff lot). Collected trees will be recycled into mulch.

Note: Closed Dec. 29 through Jan. 1 in observance of the New Year’s holiday.

Please remove the following items from trees prior to recycling: • Water containers • Metal stands • Ornaments • Tinsel • Lights For curbside recycling, cut the tree to fit in your green waste bin.

Remove all decorations, especially metal.

LOSS SUPPORT GROUP AT MALIBU CITY HALL

This support group is designed to offer connection, community, and hope to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Share your experiences with others who have experienced a similar loss.

Moderate by volunteer, Roxy

The art of coloring activates different areas of the brain, using logic, forming colors, and creativity. Join this free, unstructured program. Instructed

by Judy Merrick. Complimentary program. Visit malibucity.org for dates and times.

STRETCH AND STRENGTH

Participants will focus on increasing flexibility, balance, circulation, and muscle tone while learning to relax through breathing techniques. Bring yoga blocks and a mat. Instructed by Marsha Cooper. $5 per class. Visit malibucity.org for dates and times.

WELLNESS WORKSHOPS

Learn ways to help release tension and stress, balance energy in the body, and promote a sense of well-being. Leave each workshop with restored inner harmony and receive the healing benefits of community connection. Instructed by The Mindry, TheMindry.com. The first workshop is Yin Yoga and Group Meditation on Jan. 20, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. Ages 18 and over. Followed by a Restorative Soundback at 2:30 p.m. for ages 55 and over. The third workshop is Breathwork and Stress Management on Feb. 2 at 4 p.m. for ages 12 through 17. Preregister at malibucity.org/register.

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Rehabilitation centers and sober living facilities an elusive part of Malibu’s economy

this answer, “The City cannot provide in- Malibu back in the day and is opening dataset/sud-recovery-treatment-facili- some background information at malibuDetermining how formation regarding the economic im- Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa in ties/resource/d4af29d9-8ff5-4b41-9342- city.org/728/Rehab-Centers-Sober-Livmany addictionpact of residential rehabilitation facilities Malibu, a six-bed facility, on Jan. 1. acaa33d126e5. One finds herself hovering ing-Facilities. We also do know that oftenin Malibu.

The City does not collect any “Probably 1/13th of the residents of over the dots on the map and trying to times, relevant data can help drive policy related businesses decisions by local governments. information regarding their revenue, and Malibu are either patients at treatment count all the facilities. operate in city is tricky they are not permitted by the City.” centers, sober living facilities, outpatient By this author’s count, there are 24 in As always, the city must ensure that

By BARBARA BURKE Special to The Malibu Times

When trying to assess the impact of major elements of Malibu’s economy, some sectors are more nebulous than others. A paradigm example is rehabilitation centers, sober living facilities and other businesses that treat those suffering from addictions of all types. One sticky widget is that the city does not segregate or separately identify income received for taxes or other fees it receives from the treatment sector. When one asks the city for such data, she receives

That’s because the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has sole authority to license facilities providing 24-hour residential, non-medical services to eligible adults who are recovering from problems related to alcohol or other drug misuse or abuse. For accuracy’s sake one needs to be mindful of one qualifier — sober living facilities are not licensed, so the DCHS dataset is helpful, but doesn’t exhaustively capture all the facilities addressing addiction.

“Clearly, treatment centers are a significant driver in Malibu’s economy,” said Richard Taite, who established Cliffside

facilities, and detox facilities, and, along with all the employees and independent contractors these facilities use, they are a significant part of Malibu’s economy. All of these people buy goods and services in Malibu that ordinarily would be absent without these facilities,” Taite added.

Determining how many addiction-related businesses operate in Malibu is tricky.

DHCS keeps an updated dataset of all non-medical alcoholism and drug abuse treatment facilities licensed or certified by that agency. However, one must search by the county, not the city, so it is of minimal help. To view it, go here: data.chhs.ca.gov/

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Malibu, including those that have secondary addresses. 24! That’s a lot of businesses in Malibu, especially given the town’s population. Presumably, it would be good to assess how much they contribute to the economy by developing some data sets concerning how many people they employ, how much property taxes and other taxes they pay, and what the value of any fees they pay might be.

We do know that when treatment centers and sober living facilities are discussed locally, it is almost always because residents are perturbed by too much noise in the facilities. A city webpage provides

its budget and services address all of the multitudinous needs of its residents, both private and commercial. That’s no small task.

City elections are forthcoming and perhaps one of the multitudinous issues that should be debated concerns whether it makes good sense to compile data concerning the amount of tax revenues and other revenues received from the various sub-sectors of the city’s economy, so as to assess the contributions those sectors make, as well as how they affect the city’s need to address — and fund issues of great importance to residents.

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short-term contract to pay for patrols, costing the city $50,000, equating to 40 CHP officer shifts.

The shifts were also allocated to be most effective.

“I’m sure sheriff ’s will teach us a couple things and we’ll be able to teach them a couple things, and either way well work and make these roads a little bit safer for everyone,” Ramstead said. “We definitely want to focus on the areas that have been a little more dangerous in the past, more accidents, more fatality accidents, were going to focus on the areas. If there’s a trend we’re going to follow the trends, if people like to speed in certain sections, that’s the section we’re going to go to, to slow it down, if they go somewhere else, we’ll follow them.

We’re going to be fluid in just however needed to make sure we provide the most security so people can feel safer.”

Ramstead said they hope people will feel safer walking their dogs, riding their bikes, or pulling out of their driveway without worrying about a driver going 100 mph.

“We want the people who want to treat it [PCH] as a race track to leave and the people that are going to adhere to the laws and treat it with respect, they’re more than welcome,” Ramstead said. “With the CHP, we’re hoping that we’ll be able to reduce that so they can feel safe on the road again.”

Ramstead said they will be working with LASD to see which areas need more concentration.

“I’m sure we’ll get more information from them on where exactly they want more focus, but at the end of the day we’re going to try to be everywhere we can and let them know we’re not going to be in just one spot,” Ramstead said. “We want the officers to be all over the place, all the time; I want them to seem like they’re everywhere so hopefully the entire drive, I don’t want to get pulled over so I’m going to follow the rules and follow the laws and I think if we can get that thought into everyone’s head. I think that’s a success.”

LASD Sgt. James Arens said the LASD will request at the City Council meeting on Jan. 8, to acquire four lidar speed guns equipped with a digital video camera to record hazardous driving behaviors, costing $27,960.68. Acquisition of this equipment will support the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department’s increased traffic enforcement efforts within the city.

While $25,000 is the standard threshold for contracts that must be approved by the City

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Council, the city’s purchasing ordinance (Chapter 2.56) allows for greater flexibility when making purchases for supplies or services in response to a local emergency.

L ast month, California S ecretar y of Transportation Toks Omishakin and other state officials visited Malibu to conduct an assessment of safety conditions on the highway.

“The tour was a call to action to do everything that can be done to prevent future tragedies.

The collaborative effort between local and state government officials is to avoid future fatalities, minimize injuries, and make PCH safe,” a city press release says. “Discussions included infrastructure enhancements, increased law enforcement presence, and educational initiatives to promote responsible driving. Next steps also include the city, California Highway Patrol (CHP) and LA County working together to expand future patrols, designating PCH as a Safety Corridor as soon as possible, and moving legislation forward to deploy speed cameras on PCH as soon as feasible.”

At the end of the operation, Ramstead said CHP officers were working with the deputies to get to know them, but to also share ideas, and become familiar with the highway and where they want their officers to focus a little more attention on.

“This was exactly what it was supposed to be, which was to feel it out, get to know and understand before we hit the floor running on Jan. 1,” Ramstead said.

The fatal incident that took the lives of four Pepperdine students was the breaking point for the entire community and urged the city and other agencies to increase safety on PCH. “I always tell the people, your choices, where you put your passion, your energy, your vote, all those things matters a lot and this is where you need to rise up as a group and demand what you want for your community, if you want more enforcement, if you want officers, you need to tell the community, you need to force the people that represent your community that they hear you and I think at that point there was a breaking point,” Ramstead said.

“We don’t have to write tickets, we don’t have to take reports, if everyone behaves and does what they’re supposed to, our jobs nice and simple, but if people are going to keep on treating it like their personal race track, we’re going to do what we can to make other people protected and keep the pedestrians, the residents and the visitors safe. We’re just here to try to bring back a little bit of sanity and hopefully get people safe again.”

A joint operation between the LA County Sheriff’s Department and California Highway Patrol was held near Webb Way and PCH, with officers focusing their lidar guns on speeding drivers.Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT

LASD will request at the City Council meeting on Jan. 8, to acquire four lidar speed guns (shown in photo) equipped with a digital video camera to record hazardous driving behaviors, costing $27,960.68.

CALIFORNIA employee written notice of the federal TRANSPORTATION AND H-2A visa in English or Spanish, at the TRAFFIC employee’s request. Other languages may no less than 40 hours or five days of ac- also be included and require the Labor Beginning Jan. 1, bicyclists must obey crued sick leave or paid time off by the Commissioner to create a template that bicycle signals whenever an official traffic 200th calendar day of employment, or complies with these requirements. The control signal exhibiting different colin each 12-month period. bill goes into effect starting March 15. ored bicycle symbols is shown concurEmployers must offer reproductive rently with official traffic control signals CALIFORNIA HOUSING leave. The California Fair Employment or pedestrian control signals exhibiting and Housing Act also makes it unlawful Landlords will be required to cap secu- different colored lights or arrows. to refuse a request by an employee to rity deposits at one month’s rent whether The cities of Long Beach, San Jose, take up to five days upon the death of the unit is furnished or not. This new law Oakland, Glendale, Los Angeles, and a family member. This bill would allow will allow owners of no more than two San Francisco will establish a Speed reproductive leave within three months rental properties, or no more than four Safety System Pilot Program. The proof the event and will use other leave units, to request up to two months’ rent. gram would require the listed cities to balances otherwise available to the em- The bill will go into effect starting July 1. engage in a 30-day public information ployee. An employer may deny leave for Tenants in rent-controlled units who campaign before implementation to more than one reproductive loss within have permanent disabilities related to determine where systems would be de12 months. The bill will go into effect mobility must be allowed to relocate to tecting violations. Violations captured starting Jan. 1. an available and accessible unit at the by speed cameras will be subject to civil Beginning Jan. 1, SB 731 requires an same rental rate and terms. This require- penalties. employer to provide a 30-day advance ment will apply to properties with five AB 410 expands on the definition of written notice before requiring remote or more rental units and will take effect mobility devices to include electrically employees to return to an in-person set- on Jan. 1. motorized boards, motorized scooters, SB 267 prohibits the use of a person’s electric bicycles, and non-electric bicyting. The notice would also explain the employee’s right to remain remote as an credit history as part of the application cles. The new law will require a shared accommodation, if applicable, to their process for a rental housing accommoda- mobility service provider (bike and car disabilities. tion. Tenants must offer the applicant the sharing companies) to place a tactile sign SB 700 bans discrimination against option to provide reasonable evidence containing raised characters and accoma job applicant based on information to pay, such as government benefit pay- panying braille, as specified, to identify regarding prior use of cannabis that is ments, pay records and bank statements. the device for the purpose of reporting learned from a criminal history.

The bill will go into effect starting Jan. 1. illegal or negligent activity. The bill will Employers will be required to give an go into effect starting on Jan. 1.

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CALIFORNIA PUBLIC HEALTH Conservatorship for gravely disabled persons under code 5350 would establish the procedure of administering and terminating a conservatorship for persons who are disabled as a result of a mental health disorder or impairment by chronic alcoholism. Minors with disabilities can now be appointed a conservator, who will undergo a background check and may be subject to stand before a court.

Code 14046 allows the establishment of the Medi-Cal Promoting Interoperability Program for the purposes of providing federal incentive payments to Medi-Cal providers for the implementation and use of electronic health records systems.

The California Department of Social Services will be directed to ensure LGBTQ youth are placed with supportive and gender-affirming foster parents.

The law requires a family demonstrate the ability and willingness to meet a child’s needs, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression under SB 407.

Criminals convicted of dealing high amounts of fentanyl will face increased potential prison sentences.

Anyone convicted of the felony of child sex trafficking will face harsher penalties.

SB 673 creates a new emergency alert called an Ebony Alert, used to help locate missing Black women and youth.

AB 360 prohibits coroners, medical examiners, and physicians from using the controversial term “excited delirium” as a cause of death and from being recognized as a valid medical diagnosis. The bill would prohibit a peace officer from using the term to describe an individual in an incident report.

CALIFORNIA CONSUMER LAWS AND PROTECTIONS Fees can be imposed on state campsite reservation holders who cancel within two to six days of their stays. Those fees can include the cost of the first night.

Department stores with at least 500 employees in California will be required to have a gender-neutral section of children’s toys.

CALIFORNIA PUBLIC SAFETY CALIFORNIA STATE SYMBOLS SB 2 prevents concealed carry of fireAnd finally, on a lighter note, the arms in some public spaces, including California golden chanterelle has been sidewalks and school zones. named as the official state mushroom.

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reduce congestion. Work hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with alternating lane closures in both directions, mostly on the right-hand lanes.

Summer work hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day) will be Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with some nighttime work. Watch for workers and work vehicles in and around the roadway. Under California law, traffic citation fines are doubled in construction zones. See details about the project at malibucity. org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1672.

For more information about the city’s efforts to address PCH safety, visit the PCH Safety webpage at malibucity.org.

City brings CHP patrols back to PCH to address dangerous conditions City Manager Steve McClary gave an update to the City Council on Nov. 27 about the short-term contract he signed with the California Highway Patrol to immediately provide interim patrols of PCH in Malibu to improve safety on PCH. The CHP is already out patrolling PCH in Malibu.

There have been no regular CHP patrols in Malibu since the city was incorporated in 1991.

The move is in response to the increasingly dangerous conditions on PCH in recent years, culminating in the tragic deaths of four Pepperdine students who were struck by a speeding driver while walking along PCH on Oct. 17.

The City Council declared a local emergency to address PCH safety on Nov. 13, giving the city manager the ability to quickly

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approve the short-term contract.

The short-term contract is to pay for patrols on an overtime basis, so officers must volunteer to cover shifts. The LA County Sheriff ’s Department and the CHP will work together to ensure the additional patrols are during the days and times when they are most needed. Meanwhile, the city is working on the long-term contract for ongoing CHP patrols in Malibu, which is expected to go into effect in January 2024. For more information about the city’s efforts to address PCH safety, visit the PCH Safety webpage at malibucity.org/pchsafety.

Complete required brush clearance to protect your home from wildfire

June 1 was the LA County brush clearance deadline, but you can still complete your mandatory 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.

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All of the city staff participated in several rounds of training on operating the city’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) this week as part of the city’s ongoing efforts to be prepared to respond to wildfires, earthquakes, and other disasters. City staff goes through the EOC trainings every year. The EOC is the central hub where the city coordinates with the LA County Fire and Sheriff ’s Departments 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 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/MalibuRebuilds.

Traffic signal improvement work to begin at PCH and Las Flores; City Hall staff undergo Emergency expect intermittent Operations Center lane closures (EOC) training Caltrans will have intermittent lane closures for a project to imexercise

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fic signal on southbound PCH at Las Flores Canyon Road to enhance safety and traffic flow starting Sept. 25. The work is expected to be completed by this winter, weekdays, with occasional work on Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The work will include installing a protected left-turn lane on southbound PCH, upgrading traffic signal hardware, lighting, and poles, upgrading a flashing beacon warning system, and installing a speed feedback device to alert motorists of their speed. Businesses and residents will have access during construction operations, and all businesses may keep their regular open hours. Signs will be posted. Proceed with caution and watch for vehicles and workers in the road.

Traffic citation fines are doubled in construction zones under California law.

Waterworks District 29 begins improvement project for Encinal Canyon LA County Public Works, Waterworks District 29 (WWD29), started work on Sept. 11 to replace waterlines in the Encinal Canyon neighborhood on the following streets: parts of Encinal Canyon Road, Vista Del Preseas, Camino De Buena Ventura, Avenida De La Encinal, Encinal Canyon Road, Calle De La Burrita, Avenida Del Mar, and Via Vienta Street. The project aims to improve water system reliability and ensure the health and safety of water customers. Construction is to be completed by July 2024.

Work hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Minimal traffic impacts are expected. Affected customers were notified directly by WWD29 of any temporary water service disruptions.

For more information, visit the WWD29 project webpage at lacounty.gov/GIS/projectmap.

Construction to begin on Traffic Signal Synchronization Project to improve safety and mobility Construction is expected to start this month on the City of Malibu’s PCH Traffic Signal Synchronization Project, the city’s most significant measure to date to improve traffic safety and mobility on PCH, among the most important quality of life issues in Malibu. The project will take more than one year to complete.

Communications lines will be installed between traffic signals on PCH from Topanga Canyon Boulevard to John Tyler Drive to synchronize them to existing traffic conditions, and they will be controlled by the Caltrans Traffic Management Center.

According to Caltrans, during the past 10 years, there have been more than 4,000 collisions on PCH in Malibu. Speeding and improper turns are the most common contributing factors to collisions, both of which will be directly addressed by the Signal Synchronization Project. The system can also be used to help emergency evacuations move quickly and safely. The $34.6 million project is fully funded through County Measure R transportation funds.

The city’s parcel on Civic Center Way and Webb Way will be used for storage of construction vehicles and materials, employee parking, and a temporary construction office, which will make the project more efficient and re-

duce vehicle traffic on PCH and Malibu Canyon. Per the city’s requests, the contractor will install screening and has committed to keeping the location clean. For more information, visit malibucity.org.

Postcards mailed out citywide with tips on staying informed during a disaster During wildfires, earthquakes, and other disasters, Malibu may experience widespread, long-lasting power, landline phone, cellphone, and internet outages. It is critical for life safety to be able to access emergency information.

The city mailed out postcards to all Malibu addresses with tips on how to stay informed during a disaster, especially when there are widespread, long-lasting power outages. Watch for the postcards in the mail, save them, and keep them handy to be prepared for wildfire season. The postcard can also be downloaded and printed at malibucity.org/DocumentCenter.

Malibu Rebuild statistics

Staff continues to work with homeowners to rebuild. Here are the current Woolsey Fire rebuild statistics. See continuously updated statistics on the Rebuild Portal.

• Single Family Dwellings building permits issued — 270 • Single Family Dwellings complete — 143 • Multifamily building permits issued — 18 units • Multifamily building units complete — 12 units

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preparedness and hopefully minimize any damage that could occur due to prolonged heavy rainfall that can make Malibu hillsides vulnerable to dangerous slope movement.

The checklist on the city website includes the following: Inspect slopes: Visually inspect all sloped areas for signs of erosion gullying, surface cracks, and slumping. Inspect buildings, patios, retaining walls, and garden walls for signs of cracking or rotation, which may

indicate slope movement has occurred.

If signs of slope movement are observed, consider contacting a California-licensed geologist or geotechnical engineer for a site inspection.

Inspect bare ground: Large bare areas may be sources for mudflows during rain.

Consider covering or vegetating bare areas before storm season. Consider covering and securing mounds of loose soil or fill material.

Inspect drains and gutters: Visually inspect and remove debris from retaining wall drains, surface drains, culverts, and

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speed bumps; additional use of K rail; lane closures; and prohibiting U-turns.

Silverstein indicated he wants to open the conversation publicly about what steps the city should take.

“I want to force that conversation and hopefully come up with at least two, three, or four things the city council will agree on to have an actual impact rather than just words,” he said.

With Silverstein’s urging, the City Council adopted a declaration of local emergency, the first step in taking local control to address an emergency that doesn’t exist in the ordinary course of government.

“I pushed the City Council to adopt that, but unfortunately I had wanted the initial declaration to set forth action items the city could undertake to start dealing with the emergency and the city council was only willing to adopt a declaration that is largely ceremonial,” the councilmember said.

At subsequent council meetings Silverstein has advocated for “putting some muscle on the declaration and directing city staff to take action in making PCH safer.”

He has so far been unable to get three votes agreeing, with only Mayor Steve Uhring backing the agenda item.

In a letter to the community, Silverstein wrote: “As promised, Senator Ben Allen, Assembly member Jacqui

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The incident occurred at the ICC’s Oct. 19 meeting, but remains under investigation, even though the SMC administration reversed the ICC’s action the next morning.

“Based on legal advice received from Campus Council, there is no lawful basis to deny recognition to SSI as a student club,” a statement released by the SMC Office of Student Life stated the day after the meeting. “SSI will be given recognized status and full club support at 66 percent funding determined by the Inter-Club Council Constitution until the club can be officially recognized at the next Inter-Club Council meeting.”

A complaint was made to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights for alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in November alleging that federal law was violated and that the ICC’s actions, and statements made in its October meeting, left Jewish students feeling unsafe.

In a formal statement, SMC said, “On December 4, 2023, Santa Monica College received a letter from the Office of Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education asking us to respond to a complaint concerning the Associated Students’ Inter-Club

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gutters before storm season. Storm water runoff should be directed into appropriate drainage control areas to avoid excessive soil saturation.

Inspect structures: Visually inspect all structures, including seawalls, revetments, and bulkheads, for signs of distress, loss of material, obstructed drainage, or exposed reinforcing steel before storm season and after every rainstorm. If significant problems are observed, consider contacting a California-licensed engineer for maintenance suggestions.

Inspect Roofs: Visually inspect roofs, or

Irwin and County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath have pressed Caltrans to take swift and effective action to make PCH in Malibu safe (or at least safer). Despite meaningful efforts by these elected state and county representatives, the help provided and proposed by Caltrans thus far has been largely cosmetic and is unlikely to have meaningful impact. To put it bluntly, Caltrans’ actions and proposals amount to little more than putting lipstick on a pig.”

Some of the objections raised to the City Council implementing its own safety measures under the local emergency declaration include the possibility they would be meaningless if the L.A. Sheriff ’s Department and California Highway Patrol will not enforce them, questioning the authority of Malibu to calm traffic on PCH without the authorization of Caltrans, or that it opens the city up to liability.

Silverstein, who is an attorney, doesn’t agree. He wrote: “The only way to find out for certain whether Malibu has the authority to make PCH safer without Caltrans’ approval is for Malibu to do so and let the chips fall where they may. If Caltrans should challenge Malibu’s authority to take such action, the California Courts will determine the extent of Malibu’s authority pursuant to the California Government Code. If Malibu should prevail in such litigation, we will have performed a great service to the community. If Malibu should lose such litigation, Malibu will have incurred attorneys’ fees

Council (ICC) meeting of October 19, 2023. When students brought their concerns to the attention of college administrators, the college took prompt action on October 20, 2023 and shared publicly the steps it took to immediately redress a situation in which the Associated Students’ ICC failed to install Students Supporting Israel at SMC (SSI-SMC) as a club. This prompt action demonstrates the college’s commitment to a discriminationfree environment for all students and was acknowledged by SSI-SMC via a post on their official Instagram account that same day.”

The formal statement referred to a social media posting by SSI which stated, “The SSI at SMC team would like to thank everyone of you for the support you have shown us,” the SSI club posted. “It is through your support that the decision not to install the SSI club was rectified. As of now we are installed as an official club, and thank Santa Monica College for their swift response to our concerns. Their cooperation and professionalism make us proud to be SMC students. However, let us not forget about the blatant antisemitism that caused such an issue to begin with. That is something that will not be tolerated. We love you all and with you all a Shabbat Shalom.”

SMC issued an official response

stating, “The college stands against all forms of hate, including antiSemitism. Most recently, on Nov. 7, 2023 the SMC Board of Trustees passed a resolution in support of United Against Hate week which acknowledged the increases in antiSemitism amid other ongoing acts of hate and discrimination against marginalized groups throughout the nation.”

SMC states that the Office of Civil Rights did not notify the college of the name of the person who filed the federal civil rights complaint, according to Grace A. Smith, SMC’s director of public information. However, SSI’s advisor, Darryl-Keith Ogata, stated that it was he who escalated the incident to the Department of Education, stating that Jewish students were made to feel unsafe due to the ICC’s actions.

“As their faculty advisor, I am again disappointed that SMC is unable to provide a safe environment for students to learn and experience extracurricular activities,” Ogata wrote in a letter to SMC. “Discrimination of any kind is not acceptable. Antisemitism has no place in public institutions of higher learning like SMC.” SMC is on a list pending federal investigations, along with Harvard University, Columbia University,

hire a roofing contractor, to check for loose tiles, holes or other signs of distress.

To protect structures from water seepage free sandbags are available at the following local fire stations: Fire Station #70: 3970 Carbon Canyon Road. 310-456-2513 Fire Station #71: 28722 W. Pacific Coast Highway. 310-457-2578 Fire Station #88: 23720 W. Malibu Road.

310-456-2812 Fire Station #99: 32550 Pacific Coast Highway. 310-457-3706.

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defending its efforts to protect the community, but the risk of liability is remote because the California Government Code provides Malibu with immunity from liability for the discretionary actions it takes pursuant to the Local Emergency Declaration — even actions that would otherwise fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of Caltrans.

“Moreover, without regard to the outcome of the litigation, we will have done our level best to protect the community, and the press will have a field day covering Caltrans’ interference with Malibu’s efforts to make PCH safe — which may, itself, be a reason for Caltrans refraining from challenging our actions. If so, Malibu will have succeeded in changing the currently unsafe dynamic without the feared resistance by Caltrans.”

The father of one of the Pepperdine students killed on PCH in October supports Silverstein’s call for implementing safety measures quickly.

Barry Stewart, father of victim Peyton Stewart, called the proposals in the agenda item request, “true corrective measures to make PCH Malibu safer.”

Stewart added his own list of suggestions after consulting with “a number of traffic safety experts, LASD members, and Malibu residents.” Those suggestions include permanent medians or barriers, increasing speeding fines, speed cameras with automated ticketing, and reducing the speed limit to 35 mph in the four-mile stretch of PCH near the Oct. 17 accident site Cornell University, Lafayette College, Wellesley College, Tulane University, University of Tampa, University of Pennsylvania, University of Cincinnati, Montana State University, and Union College as well as several out-of-state school districts. Such investigations addressed shared ancestry violations, discrimination and harassment, antiMuslim and anti-Arab incidents, and there have been increased allegations of such violations since the October 2023 outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

In addition to reversing the SSI’s club status exclusion, SMC noted its officials strenuously addressed the ICC, informing it of its obligations under the law.

“SMC’s office of student life had a prompt response in support of reinstating SSI as a recognized club and took steps to ensure an environment at ICC free from antisemitism or other forms of discrimination,” Dr. Sion Roy, Santa Monica College Trustee, posted on social media. “All discrimination is abhorrent, and the increased acts of antisemitism across the world is unacceptable, especially on our campus. The college will continue to do everything it can to make sure that all students are heard and treated equally.”

In addition to the pending federal

be filled yourself. Remember it is illegal to remove sand from beaches that is crucial for beach habitats. Please call fire stations for availability of sand and sandbags. Also note that plastic sandbags are prohibited in Malibu, except for use by emergency response agencies during emergency conditions.

Questions concerning slope stability, flooding, mudflows, or erosion can be directed to Malibu City Geology staff during public counter hours Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or email mbuilding@malibucity.org.

where a significant majority of accidents and deaths have occurred. According to Stewart, the four-mile drive at 35 mph takes only 90 seconds longer than the same drive at 45 mph.

In an email, Stewart wrote, “I believe these measures balance the legitimate need of law-abiding drivers to proceed efficiently, with the need to minimize traffic injuries and deaths. I suspect some of these measures may be implemented unilaterally by Malibu under the emergency measures provision. Some will require cooperation of Caltrans and the state legislature.”

The Malibu Times reached out to Councilmembers Marianne Riggins, Paul Grisanti and Doug Stewart.

Riggins responded with a reminder of the CHP’s return to Malibu and indicated she is eager to work with other elected government officials. Grisanti and Stewart both indicated they would consider the details of any measures and “try to do what’s best for Malibu.”

Stewart, however, added his concern over liability the city could face if it implements its own traffic safety measures bypassing Caltrans or any other governmental body.

“I’m hoping on Jan. 22, we can introduce, not trying to initiate things on our own, but to as quickly as possible update the 2015 PCH Safety Study to have a professional objective review and we can sit down with Caltrans and the county to fix the open items that haven’t been completed plus new identified items,” he said. “That to me is the right step.”

investigation, the Los Angeles Chapter of StandWithUs, a 22year old international nonpartisan education organization that supports Israel and fights against anti-Semitism, has twice written SMC, on behalf of StandWithUs as well as SMC students, urging it to “address unlawful anti semitic discrimination and harassment by the ICC.” StandWithUs’s Nov. 15 letter, signed by Roz Rothstein, CEO and co-founder of StandWithUs; Yael Lerman, director of the Saidoff Legal Department; and Carly Gammill, director of the Center for Combating Antisemitism, was characterized as a demand letter and stated in part, “Based on the reports of students, faculty and group advisors in attendance at the October 19 meeting, the ICC’s discussion of whether to admit SSI, which has existed at SMC since 2014 without issues ... devolved into an accusatory and unrestrained filled with antisemitic (including anti-Zionist) hate speech levied against SSI. Leaders contributing to the hostilities apparently included ICC delegates, Muslim Student Association representatives ... and other participants.”

After recounting several alleged vitriolic statements at the ICC meeting, the letter concluded

that such “discrimination evident at the ICC meeting calls into question SMC’s compliance with its obligations under California Title V of the California Code of Regulations and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.” The letter noted that SMC should investigate the ICC event further, in order to meet its obligations pursuant to state and federal law, and “discipline to the fullest extent permitted under SMC policies any student club officers who engaged in discrimination against Jews or Israelis leading to the denial of SSI’s recognition.”

The letter also asked that SMC publish a public statement “clearly identifying all measures the administration is taking to ensure that such antisemitic discrimination in student government will not occur again.”

Although SMC responded to that letter, StandWithUs wrote another letter on Dec. 21, addressed to Campus Counsel Robert Myers, Esq., requesting that SMC “impose all appropriate disciplinary measures on the students who violated university policies and attempted to commit unlawful antisemitic conduct and that SMC immediately remove from office the ICC chairperson who presided over the October 19 meeting and thus permitted this behavior and course of action.”

StandWithUs also informed the administration that the “California Brown Act does not preclude SMC from undertaking these actions as their November 22 letter asserted.”

SMC’s response letter had stated it could not impose disciplinary action on students because the ICC meeting is a public forum, and spoken words in that forum are presented. StandWithUs clarified that it did not seek the imposition of disciplinary actions against the students based on their spoken words, but on their discriminatory actions excluding SSI as a student group.

“Furthermore, we have learned that ICC leaders continue to discriminate against SSI members by sending antisemitic, threatening text messages, causing SSI officers to refrain from holding their activities on campus due to safety considerations,” the letter continued.

The letter also maintained that SMC’s failure to discipline such students violates its own internal policies.

Efforts by Malibu Times to reach representatives of SSI have been unavailing.

The Malibu Times will keep readers informed of any further developments.

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Holiday Road at King Gillette Ranch: A Christmas Wonderland

The Christmassy event is tailored for all ages and cultural backgrounds

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By SAMANTHA BRAVO Of The Malibu Times

ing Gillette Ranch was transformed into a Winter Wonderland last month for the 4th annual Holiday Road, an immersive, enchanting experience. The event layout was similar to the “Nights Of The Jack” that took place in October; however, there were even more lights, and music, for the family to enjoy together.

Nights Of The Jack ran from Sept. 29 through Oct. 31. Families had the opportunity to immerse themselves in a Halloween wonderland that featured a live pumpkin carver, top LA food trucks, “The Spookeasy Bar,” and tons of other “Instagrammable” moments. Guests also enjoyed a variety of food and beverages, and watched nightly live carving. Costumes weren’t required, but families did get in the Halloween spirit to make the experience more memorable. Instead of making your way through “Jack’s Trail,” visitors were welcomed with a sign that read “Holiday Road.”

What began as a drive-thru experience during the pandemic has grown significantly into the premier holiday attraction and immersive holiday experience in LA. Holiday Road welcomes nearly 100,000 people every year and includes largerthan-life holiday installations, thousands of Christmas lights, Santa and Mrs. Claus, new film activations, and all the holiday cheer. Greater Los Angeles area residents, celebrities, adults, and children alike were

Holiday Road, the immersive holiday experience, celebrates all cultural backgrounds and provides a memorable night for families of all ages. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT.

expected to return to King Gillette Ranch Holiday Road includes a mile-long bars, top food trucks, and more. Guests Pole, Elf Village, Gingerbread Lane, imin Calabasas for the annual holiday expe- walking trail, interactive photo moments, were transported into a winter wonderland pressive light tunnels, Christmas tree forCONTINUED ON PAGE B3 rience and family tradition. festive souvenir shop, premium holiday complete with everything from the North

MALIBU’S BEST SHT

Malibu environmental advocate and entrepreneur makes presentations at COP28 in Dubai Trevor Neilson encourages City Council to immediately develop a climate change adaptation plan

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s waves crash mercilessly against Malibu’s coastline due to atmospheric rivers and El Nino’s effects, Malibu local environmental advocate and entrepreneur Trevor Neilson has returned after participating in COP28 presentations with a renewed sense of urgency and resolve to help our community prepare more comprehensively for, and respond to, climate change’s effects on Malibu.

COP28 was the United Nations Climate Change Conference, which took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, 2023.

“Malibu is on the front lines of climate change and the city needs to do much more to prepare for it and adjust to it, as well as to follow the powerful words of the city’s Mission Statement, which are profound.”

Neilson said. “The Mission Statement says that Malibu is committed to ensure the physical and biological integrity of its environment through the development of land use programs and decisions to protect the public and private health, safety and general welfare.”

He emphasized that the city’s Mission

Malibu environmental advocate Trevor Neilson speaks at the Fortune Magazine Global Forum last year. Neilson attended multiple climate change conferences at the end of 2023. Contributed Photo

Statement also specifically addresses preserving Malibu’s natural and cultural resources, which include the ocean, marine life, tide pools, beaches, creeks, canyons, hills, mountains and ridges, views, wildlife and plant life, as well as open spaces.

It is through that prism that Neilson returned from COP28 to live, work in, and advocate for Malibu’s preservation and protection.

On a macro scale, Neilson noted that Malibuites should be mindful of the large ships offshore that are visible from Malibu. Those ships transport goods from Asia to Southern California ports. Neilson, who is CEO, chairman and co-founder of WasteFuel, spoke at the Fortune Magazine Global Forum preceding COP28. He addressed waste and the climate crisis and

winter On Stands Now!

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Big Thursday

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By Benjamin Marcus, Entertainment Editor

Malibu gets LIT by a historic winter swell

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hat roar of distant thunder on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, wasn’t some Cars and Coffee goombahs revving their Lambos, nor the uproar of a City Council meeting. That rumbling was the Pacific Ocean going loony on what some local know-it-alls were calling the winter version of the legendary Hurricane Marie swell of 2014.

On a map, Malibu is tucked in farther east than Bakersfield and Lake Tahoe, so it’s hidden/protected/cut off from winter swells from the north — usually — which is why Malibu is known as a summer south swell place. But a swell of the proper angle and extraordinary energy can get into Malibu and light up every nook and cranny from Mugu Rock to Topanga — Trancas! Chart House! — to full, glorious potential. This energized swell came from between 270 and 290 degrees — or west by north-

west — and it was all-time! Epic!

Foffing! Legen-dary! Choose your surfer adjective, the 21 Miles of Scenic Beauty ended a tumultuous 2023 by getting LIT! Way back in 1960, John Severson wrote in SURFER Magazine: “In this crowded world, the surfer can seek and find the perfect wave on the perfect day and be alone with the surf and his thoughts.”

Here in the 21st century, that’s not as true. Back in the 20th century the first day of a new swell was for local surfers to feed frenziedly in uncrowded surf — get their fill before the outside world would catch on a day or two later. These days, surf forecasters can use the Butterfly Effect to predict a swell the moment after a leopard seal passes gas in the Antarctic or a polar bear splashes off a melting glacier in the North Pacific. Surf forecasters compute an alchemy of satellites, computer modeling, tea leaves and experience, to leak as much as a week of advanced warning that history is on its way.

Making this crowded world a lot more crowded.

When the swell arrives, surf cameras expose everything except a girl’s maiden name, beaming crowds directly into the lineup like Star Trek transporters. So when history arrives, the crowds are there already — waiting.

Big Thursday had the energy to sweep lineups free of flotsam and jetsam, and there were some epic rides from the top of Third Point, almost to the Pier: a distance of almost 2,400 feet as Google Maps flies, which is even longer than Kelly Slater’s 2,200-foot artificial wave out there in Lemoore.

Colony Reef is usually a somewhat lackluster wave at the west end of Colony Reef, but on Big Thursday, Colony Reef looked like Rincon. One guy — we’ll call him G Eeky — used his Apple watch to measure his best ride at Colony Reef at 1300 feet, which would have put him right about at the Vitamin Barn longitude — or 24318 to 23816 Malibu Road for any of

Years ago, the first day of a new swell was for local surfers to feed frenziedly in uncrowded surf, like this surfer did in 1948. Contributed Photo

you realtor-types. At Colony Reef !

Similar to Fight Club, one of the rules of being a Malibu surfer is “Don’t kvell about your sesh, bro.”

Respecting that, retired Station 88 firefighter Jean Genie — an alias — has been surfing Malibu going well back into the 20th Century and he has seen it all: the Canyon Fire in 2007, floods, landslides, locust plagues, El Nino, La Nina, and the Noahic floody winter of 2002-2003. Jean Genie surfed Third Point on Big Thursday and saw that it was good. “Some of the best Third Point I’ve seen in

This post from X shows a map of ocean swell advancing into Malibu on Sunday, Dec. 31. Malibu Times screen capture

decades,” he said. “A lot of waves going through to First Point. Size, speed. That was good Malibu.”

Terry — not his real name — claimed, “I watched Westward/ Zuma the most, it was Hurricane Marie-big, especially just north of Zuma Creek on that sandbar … but the craziest thing was the white water went over the sand berm and up Zuma Creek and a little left broke going up the creek that was rideable on a longboard.

Never seen that!”

ER and SP — not their real initials — jammed up to Rincon for getting hit on the head lessons in triple-overhead surf at the Queen of the Coast, then raced back home for more at M_____: “It was bombing,” SP said. “Similar to a swell there in 2005. Totally epic.”

Dume Kopf surfer PT — no not that PT — sent a novella email about his session at M_____. In essence, he came and made it out, he saw a guy on a Lopez Softop get conquered, he was shocked by how big it was, he caught one wave and made it back to the beach in one piece — hair dry, soul cleansed and happy he had scored a piece of history.

Remember in “The Endless Summer” where surfers would sneeringly tease each other: “You reallllly missed it, shoulda been here yesterday!” Well some surfers did miss this couple days of surf history, and they weren’t too jazzed.

The day after Big Thursday, a surfer/server at Zinque walked around with a fat lip — the result

of getting speared by his board the day before at Silver Strand. A fat lip stuck out a bit further in disgust that he missed history. “I got stitches and didn’t want it to get infected,” the surfer/server said, displeased. “Missed it.”

Strider Rasberry Wasilewski — not his real name, because, come on! — also had his lip stuck out on social media, recording an Instagramfession. Overlooked by a portrait of Queen Elizabeth with her eyes wide shut, and the sound of kids playing billiards and shrieking, Strider confessed that he was missing the swell of the winter — so far.

Way out in the deserty wastes of Las Vegas, exiled Queen of the Rock — who goes by the alias Super Nova — witnessed the good, the bad and the beautiful on social media, and felt left out: “I missed it,” she said. “Although I did just sell a house. Missed the swell, got the sell. Oh well, they’ll make more.”

A healthy attitude. Surfers who know the equation of wind, tides, swell and storms know that as a winter begins, so it continues. Big Thursday was history — size + power + angle + consistency — a day surfers will hold fondly in their memories like Hurricane Marie.

But these are crazy times, what with global warming and sea level rise and El Nino all combining to make the ocean loony.

They’ll make more: so fasten your safety belts, it’s going to be a bumpy winter.

COMMUNITY SPTLIGHT PERSPECTIVE

By Burt Ross, Contributed Column

Burt’s Eye View: One More Day

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or those of you who are so extremely busy that you wish there were more hours in the day, I have good news for you. There may not be more hours in the day, but there are going to be more days in the year because 2024 is Leap Year. As the nursery rhyme explains: Thirty days hath September, April, June, and November.

All the rest have thirty-one, Excepting February alone, And that has twenty-eight days clear And twenty-nine in each leap year.

By the way, I don’t think “thirty-one” and “alone” rhyme, but what the hell! Why does February have 28 days 75 percent of the time, whereas all the other months either have 30 or 31 days all the time? You’re asking me? I haven’t a clue, and quite frankly, I don’t really care.

It should be enough that those of you who are pressed for time now have one more day to work.

As for those people who were born on Feb. 29 and have to wait every four years to celebrate their birth, a well-deserved “Happy Birthday.”

Malibu Elementary Performs The Nutcracker: A stunning performance of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker suite was performed by students of Zoe Langley’s Lunch Time Theater at Malibu Elementary School on Dec. 15.

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The 4th Annual Holiday Road took place at King Gillette Ranch from Friday, Nov. 24, to Wednesday, Dec. 27. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT.

HOLIDAY ROAD Continued from B1

ests, and countless candy canes. Kids were able to take their photos with Santa and sing with carolers on select dates. Various cultural traditions were also on display

such as a menorah for Hanukkah, which was celebrated on Dec. 8. Families came together to celebrate the joy, warmth, and the Festival of Lights.

“We are thrilled to be celebrating our fourth annual Holiday Road this year,” Holiday Road co-founder Ben Biscotti

said in a press release. “We look forward to bringing holiday cheer to the whole family again this year, with new surprises, including lantern art, immersive scenes and Candy Cane Lane activation where guests can come take a photo at the Carver’s house and ex-

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TREVOR NEILSON Continued from B1

how WasteFuel transforms trash into renewable fuel that will clean up shipping.

Turning waste into sustainable fuels is not a distant prospect, Neilson notes, adding that WasteFuel uses innovative, proven solutions to convert waste into bio-methanol for shipping, a fuel that dramatically reduces emissions by up to 90 percent compared to fossil energy. Neilson emphasized that the International Maritime Organization estimates that shipping accounts for about 3 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Decarbonizing shipping is imperative, Neilson submits. He stated that for the first time, shipping CEOs united and called to end fossil-fuel-only new builds at COP28, a collaborative effort that marks a significant step toward achieving green shipping.

Neilson also attended and spoke during a roundtable at the Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum, @BPCForum, hosted by the Sustainable Markets Initiative. There, he worked alongside heads of state and governments, CEOs of business and finance and leading philanthropists. He noted that was the first time the global private sector was an integral part of an official COP28 program.

“Addressing the climate emergency requires cross-sector collaboration, and the private sector has a critical role to play,” said Neilson, who is also the

co-founder and ex-CEO of i(x) Net Zero, a leading sustainable investing platform that is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange (IX.), and the co-founder and former chairman of the Malibu Foundation.

“Infinite waste on a finite planet does not work out very well,” WasteFuel recently posted. “Utilizing and minimizing waste to create a circular economy will radically impact how we view, value and treat waste and how we harness its extraordinary power to mobilize into the 21st century.”

Neilson noted that scientists are developing new analytical tools to assess the impact of methane emissions. COP28 included latest generation technologies to address the battle against methane emissions, including a groundbreaking initiative spearheaded by the Global Methane Hub with support from Google, which shows methane emissions at landfills around the world leveraging satellite technology to combat the adverse effects of methane, an extremely potent greenhouse gas.

Neilson explained that methane is a potent green gas that is more than 28 times more effective at trapping heat in our atmosphere than carbon dioxide, with potentially disastrous environmental consequences because methane emissions contribute to air pollution, harm ecosystems, and are linked to health issues.

“WasteFuel uses waste that would otherwise decompose and release harmful emissions, including

perience the film’s magic.”

This year offered new lantern art and immersive scenes as well as a first-time collaboration and activation with Amazon MGM Studios for the upcoming holiday comedy film “Candy Cane Lane.”

The new holiday comedy adventure stars

Eddie Murphy as a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest and inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life. The film is now available exclusively on Prime Video.

Malibu environmental advocate and entrepreneur Trevor Neilson (far right in white shirt) takes part in the Business and Philanthropy Forum Roundtable at COP28 in Dubai last month.

methane, to produce cleaner fuels,” he said. Trash in landfills is warming the planet, he added, noting that WasteFuel is taking action by putting a stop to methane release by converting landfill waste into green methanol, thereby fighting climate change, one landfill at a time.

“We started WasteFuel with the thesis that our waste could be our fuel and that the waste crisis can be an opportunity.” Neilson said.

Addressing climate change challenges locally On a micro scale — in Malibu, which Neilson calls home, he asserts that there are many urgent things we need to accomplish to ameliorate climate change — and to respond to it.

“The city needs to have a comprehensive climate change adaptation plan immediately — the two greatest climate risks in Malibu are sea erosion and wildfire, which is why I asked the City Council to declare a climate emergency after the Woolsey Fire because its effects are apocalyptic as it destroyed approximately 1,000 structures in and near Malibu,” Neilson told The Malibu Times as he discussed how the deliberations at and conclusions developed at COP28 have similarities to Malibu’s aspirational mission statement.

“Just as with Malibu’s Mission Statement, which seeks to retain our rural character and let climate-related risks inform our decisions, so it is globally,” Nielson said. “COP28’s final statements are aspirational but it is imperative we meet them.”

“Addressing the climate-change-related urgent con-

cerns are existential for both Malibu and the world because climate issues directly impact both our health and safety,” Neilson said.

“Malibu is so special and we need to preserve it — we were a leader in prohibiting plastic straws and in prohibiting toxic pesticides — it’s absolutely urgent that we lead in many other ways, something that requires the City Council and the citizens to care about the environment.”

Specific measures Neilson advocates for the city to take include having the city provide subsidies to residential and commercial residents to enable them to go off the grid and developing strategies to respond to the forthcoming climate changes.

On a state level, Neilson advocates amending the California Building Code to improve its provisions so that they evolve with nature and science, which he says “are very clearly telling us that the climate’s challenges are bad and about to get worse and we need to be prepared.

“Malibu is clearly not at all prepared for a climate disaster such as Woolsey or a severe ocean-related, climate-caused disaster.”

COP28 came to an end that left Neilson with mixed feelings. He was hoping for more commitments that would lead to meaningful impact. Similarly, he implores residents — and our city leaders — to take climate threats seriously and take actions to address it. There is, he submits, absolutely no time to waste.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 23SMCP00609 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Petition of: LILY EVE ANNENBERG WEINGARTEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner LILY EVE ANNENBERG WEINGARTEN a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: LILY EVE ANNENBERG WEINGARTEN Proposed Name: LILY EVE ANNENBERG The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 01/19/2023 Time: 8:30AM, Dept.: K The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 1725 MAIN STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): The Malibu Times Date: 11/21/2023 HON. LAWRENCE CHO, Judge of the Superior Court DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court PUB: 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/2023, 01/04/2024 The Malibu Times MALIBU 289

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ARASH ALEX KHADAVI CASE NO. 23STPB13630 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ARASH ALEX KHADAVI. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SHERRY KHADAVI BRAL in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SHERRY KHADAVI BRAL be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/12/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner DEBORA YOUNG - SBN 250106 YOUNG LAW FIRM 11500 W. OLYMPIC BLVD., SUITE 400 LOS ANGELES CA 90064 Telephone (310) 444-3003 12/21, 12/28/23, 1/4/24 CNS-3766736# MALIBU TIMES MALIBU 293

2023269182 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. TRI STAR AUTOMATION 2. TRI STAR DESIGN GROUP 22333 PACIFIC COAST HWY SUITE 280, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): 1. TRI STAR ELECTRIC & AUTOMATION 22333 PACIFIC COAST HWY SUITE 280, MALIBU, CA

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90265 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization NY This business is conducted by A CORPORATION The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/2018.

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,TRI STAR ELECTRIC & AUTOMATION, JOE BORRESS, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 12/15/2023.

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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2023254355 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. CREATIVEWEB SOLUTIONS 1011 ILIFF STREET, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272, LOS ANGELES COUNTY Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): 1. MARIA FEDOROVA 1011 ILIFF STREET, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272 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, MARIA FEDOROVA, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 11/28/2023.

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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2023236957 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. WESTSIDE CART RENTALS 2. WESTSIDE CART DEALERS 5542 SEPULVEDA BLVD, CULVER CITY, CA 90230, LOS ANGELES COUNTY Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): 1. WESTSIDE CART RENTALS, INC. 5542 SEPULVEDA BLVD, CULVER CITY, CA 90230 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization CA This business is conducted by A CORPORATION 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, WESTSIDE CART RENTALS, INC., SANIYA SIDDIQUE, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 11/1/2023.

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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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 913624123 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. 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 (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 110048-CA

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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. 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. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 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: 2072-007062 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,

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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 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

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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, 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

REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFACTIONS Notice is given that statement of qualifications for On-Call Charter Bus Transportation Services Program (BRC0000251) will be accepted via Universal Serial Bus (USB) or compact disk to the Cashier’s Office in Public Works Headquarters, 900SouthFremontAvenue,

Alhambra, California 91803. Please note: There is no hard deadline for submission to this program, however, the RFSQ process may take several months to process before agreements can be fully executed for commencement.

Therefore, it is imperative that proposers return all proposal materials no later than Monday, January 22, 2024, at 5:30p.m. Instructions for accessing the RFSQ document are available at the following link: http:// pw.lacounty.gov/brcd/servicecontracts or may be mailed to you upon request by calling (626) 458-4072 or TDD at (626) 282-7829.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU PLANNING COMMISSION The Malibu Planning Commission will hold public hearings on TUESDAY, January 16, 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. 22-018 AND LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 22-001 - An application for a lot line adjustment between Assessor’s Parcel Number’s 4467-016-014, 4467-016-028 and 4467-016029 Location: 6300 Zuma Mesa Drive APNs: 4467-016-014, 4467-016-028 and 4467-016-029 Zoning: Rural Residential-One Acre (RR-1) Applicant: B.H. Broad Beach LLC Owners: Global Prospect Investment, LLC and Global Untied Vision LLC Appealable to: City Council Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Section(s) 15305(a) Application Filed: April 19, 2022 Case Planner: Tyler Eaton, Senior Planner (310) 456-2489, extension 273 teaton@malibucity.org EXTENSION OF COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 12-095, MINOR MODIFICATION NOS. 12-016 AND 12017, AND CODE VIOLATION NO. 12-032 - A request to extend the Planning Commission’s approval to construct a new 18-foot tall, 996 square foot barn, horse corrals, and shed, and to permit unpermitted structures and site work Location: 5942 Cavalleri Road APN: 4467-018-013 Zoning: Rural Residential-Five Acre (RR-5) Applicant: Schmitz and Associates, Inc. Owner: James Hull Trust Appealable to: City Council Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303(e), 15304(a), and 15305 Extension Filed: August 29, 2023 Case Planner: Courtney Brown, Associate Planner (310) 456-2489, extension 268 cbrown@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).

Extension requests will be presented on consent calendar based on staff’s recommendation but any person wishing to be heard may request at the beginning of the meeting to have the application addressed separately. Please see the recording secretary before start of the meeting to have an item removed from consent calendar.

A written staff report will be available at or before the hearing for the projects. All persons wishing to address the Commission regarding these matters will be afforded an opportunity in accordance with the Commission’s procedures.

Copies of all related documents can be reviewed by any

interested person at City Hall during regular business hours. Oral and written comments may be presented to the Planning Commission on, or before, the date of the meeting.

LOCAL APPEAL – A decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council by an aggrieved person by written statement setting forth the grounds for appeal.

An appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within ten days following the date of action (15 days for tentative maps) for which the appeal is made and shall be accompanied by an appeal form and filing fee, as specified by the City Council.

Appeal forms may be found online at www.malibucity.org/ planningforms or in person at City Hall, or by calling (310) 456-2489, extension 246.

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. Richard Mollica, Planning Director Publish Date: January 4, 2024 MALIBU 2

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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NOTICE INVITING BIDS JOC 2401CP-2423JS Public Works is requesting bids for furnishing all materials, labor, and equipment required to complete construction for Job Order Contracts (23 Low-Bid JOC Contracts). These projects require the prime contractor to possess a B license classification at the time of bid.

Public Works will hold a mandatory pre-bid conference for all JOCs, on January16,2024, at 2:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams Meeting Online Events to provide information on the JOC bidding process and answer any questions that potential bidders may have. It is required that the pre-bid conference be attended by the President or Owner of each Bidder only. The solicitation documents can be found by visiting the Los Angeles County Public Works website https://dpw.lacounty.gov/contracts/Opportunities.aspx.

For additional information, please contact Ms. Ivonne Pena of Business Relations and Contracts Division at (626) 4582585.

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Three Waves water polo standouts named All-Americans

The three Waves were amongst the 58 players from across the nation named to the Division I ACWPC team

By McKENZIE JACKSON Special to The Malibu Times

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trio of Pepperdine Waves men’s water polo players were named Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches All-Americans late last month.

Graduate students Ryan Brosnan and Antonio Knez were named third-team All-Americans and sophomore Adam Csapo received honorable mention status.

The three Waves were amongst the 58 players from across the nation named Division I 2023 ACWPC All-Americans.

The All-American honor is the highest award presented to a college player for

Adam Csapo, seen here in a Pepperdine water polo game earlier this year, Pepperdine goalie Antonio Knez was named an third-team All-American for was named an honorable mention All-American for 2023 by the Association 2023 by the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches. of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches. Photo by Kyle Cajero Photo by McKenzie Jackson

their performance in the pool. Recipients receive commemorative certificates for receiving the recognition.

Knez, an All-American at Princeton before coming to Pepperdine, was standout goalie for the Waves this season. He finished the 2023 campaign with 294 saves, a .524 save percentage, and a 22-6 record. The goalkeeper had 37 steals and a

9.74 goals against average.

Brosnan, a diver, is a first-time All-American. Before becoming a Wave, he played at UC Santa Barbara. Brosnan had 104 points, a team-leading 47 assists, 23 assists, and 57 goals in 2023.

His shooting percentage was .452.

The attacker Csapo was also an honorable mention All-American last season.

thing that kept them from the brunt of the negatives of the shutdown,” Saenz said.

Izzy has stepped from the sand to the court since then and blossomed. Last month, the seventh-grader helped his club volleyball team, SoCal Legends Volleyball Club in Chatsworth, serve and spike their way to a championship win at the SoCal Cup Winter Formal volleyball tournament at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Izzy, a student at Oaks Christian School, said winning the 13 Open division at the country’s biggest premier tournament for boys volleyball age groups 12U to 18U was great.

“We came together as a team,” he said.

“At the end, it was stressful, but we came through. I had a fun time.”

The Winter Formal drew 600 club teams that included boys in age groups from 12U to 18U from across the country.

There were 11 other division champions.

SoCal Legends defeated Mountain View Volleyball Club (MVVC) 26-24, 25-19 in the championship match. Izzy, a self-described gritty and aggressive outside hitter, registered a game-point kill to end the first set.

“I made a really big play,” he said.

Izzy’s 12-member squad began the three-day tournament on Dec. 8 with a 2-0 victory over Balboa Bay in pool play. They lost to COAST later that day.

However, SoCal Legends then defeated MVVC in round one of the crossover

bracket. They beat 949, COAST, and Academy of Volleyball in second round of pool play. SoCal Legends downed Balboa Bay and Bay to Bay in the gold bracket before beating MVVC again for the championship.

Saenz saw SoCal Legends win a match that they struggled in initially. The coach said Izzy was composed throughout.

“He stayed with his team and they ended up coming back to win it,” Saenz remembered. “Seeing him handle expectations was cool to see.”

Winning the title was full-circle moment for Izzy. Around a year before, he was cut from the SoCal Legends after tryouts. The teen was determined to make the team, so honed his volleyball skills and vertical leap and did plyometrics and weight training in preparation of tryouts later in 2023. Izzy also grew five inches to 5’4” in height. He was confident he would be selected for the Legends’ roster.

“I’m glad I didn’t make the team,” he said. “It gave me a lot of motivation to train more and play a lot more. I have courts near my house so I just went there every day and played a lot.”

Izzy didn’t play for one of Saenz’s Malibu Volleyball Club teams because a spot in his age group wasn’t available.

The youth found out about SoCal Legends while at a volleyball tournament.

Despite not playing for Saenz, Izzy still attends Malibu High matches and

Pepperdine’s Ryan Brosnan was named an third-team All-American for 2023 by the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches.

Photo by McKenzie Jackson

He led Pepperdine with 61 goals on a .430 shooting percentage and had 89 points. Csapo tallied 22 steals and 28 assists also.

The players also earned All-West Coast Conference recognition in early November. Knez was the WCC Player of the Year and Brosnan was the conference’s Newcomer of the Year. Knez and Brosnan

were also All-WCC first team members and Csapo was named to the second team, along with senior center defender Nico Tierney. Waves head coach Terry Schroeder was named WCC Coach of the Year.

Pepperdine finished their 2023 season with a 25-6 record. The squad’s season ended with a 20-13 loss to Cal Baptist in the WCC Tournament.

Malibu youth volleyballer wins national tournament championship Izzy Von Watts’s club team, SoCal Legends, took home the SoCal Cup Winter Formal title last month

By McKENZIE JACKSON Special to The Malibu Times

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hen Izzy Von Watts began playing volleyball over three years ago, he couldn’t step on the court. Instead, the youth dug his feet in the sand and took part in volleyball training and exercise sessions organized

by Malibu High boys and girls volleyball head coach Derek Saenz.

The coach held practices at Zuma Beach from the late summer to the winter in 2020 to give Malibu High players and youths an athletic outlet during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, which paused sports calendars across the globe. Izzy, an 11-yearold elementary school student then, was looking for a sporting pursuit. The beach volleyball sessions, he recalled, hooked him to the sport.

“I thought it was so fun,” Izzy, now 13, said. “A bunch of my friends from Malibu played so I just rolled with it.”

Saenz said the beach training sessions were an opportunity for Izzy to develop basic skills and be around his friends.

“It slowly turned into something they all became passionate about and some-

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“Izzy is super competitive,” he said.

“I knew that from day one. Being able to see him mature and use more of his competitive nature in a way that helps him and helps his team play better is really cool to see.”

SoCal Legends is playing in a tournament this week. Izzy said the squad

is missing a key player, so he hopes to step up his game.

Izzy has met a few Pepperdine, UCLA, and FIVB Volleyball Men’s Nations League (VNL) players since he began playing the sport. He hopes to one day reach similar volleyball heights.

“I want to make it to the VNL and play against a lot of countries and meet new people,” he said.

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