The Malibu Times • January 9, 2025

Wind-driven Palisades Fire forces thousands to evacuate

HAYLEY MATTSON

A rapidly spreading wildfire erupted in Pacific Palisades on Tuesday, Jan. 7, just as The Malibu Times was going to press. Driven by powerful Santa Ana winds, the blaze began near the 1100 block of North Piedra Morada Drive and quickly expanded to over 772 acres, prompting

immediate evacuation orders for approximately 27,000 residents.

The Palisades Fire ignited during extreme fire conditions, with the National Weather Service issuing red flag warnings for the region. Damaging wind gusts ranging from 50 to 80 mph, and potentially up to 100 mph in mountainous areas, created a “life-threatening, destructive”

20 structures, and damaging 28 structures. The fire was declared 100 percent contained on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, around 8 p.m.

For a few days after the fire, Malibu Elementary School kindly hosted faculty, staff, and students of Webster before students dispersed for the holidays.

environment that exacerbated the fire’s rapid growth and complicated containment efforts. Evacuation orders extended from the hills of Pacific Palisades down to the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), and eventually spread into Malibu’s Sunset Mesa neighborhood and as far west as Las Flores Canyon. A chaotic scene

As Malibuites impacted by the Franklin Fire try to remove debris on their property caused by the disaster and, to the extent possible, attempt to protect both scarred hillsides and landscape and structures when rains arrive, several area resources can provide sage advice to assist with such efforts.

Debris removal

The City of Malibu provides a

debris removal program to help residents. Prior to any debris removal, residents must complete the Local Fire Debris Removal Program application and send that form to franklinfire@malibucity.org or take the form to City Hall by Feb. 28, 2025.

Notabl y, the application a nd its appended info rmation is comprehen sive and licensed contractors must be ut ilized. A work plan and reports outline must be submitted to the city informing how an owner proposes to perform the work andthe process also specifically addresses removal of trees — often the city biologist

If you watched news coverage of the Franklin Fire on TV you no doubt saw the image of William Woodward’s burnedout home, one of two lost in the Serra Retreat neighborhood. A friend of Woodward called the house “the poster child for this fire, nothing but piles of ash and broken tiles, and the circular metal staircases lying half buried and charred.”

Woodward who purchased the house from Caitlyn (then Bruce) Jenner’s family would have fought the blaze himself with a fire hose and pool pump he had at the ready. “You have to listen

to the fireman and the police. They know what they’re doing, but at some point, you have to defend your house,” he said. However, the 24-year resident was in Florida at the bedside of his brother who underwent life-saving surgery. The tightknit siblings had just lost their sister three weeks earlier after a long-fought illness and hospital stay, so Woodward was sticking to his brother’s side during his. Unable to return to Malibu for five days while helping to nurse his brother to health, Woodward said he felt helpless watching the images on TV that focused on his destroyed home. He raised four children there,

Happy children and parents bid one another goodbye on Jan. 6 in front of Webster Elementary School and Our Lady of Malibu School, as they had been doing all school year, until the Franklin Fire damaged both structures on Dec. 10. The Franklin Fire erupted around 11 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, near Malibu Canyon Road. Fueled by the Santa Ana winds, the wildfire quickly spread, prompting mandatory evacuations and road closures. The fire scorched more than 4,037 acres, destroying

Faculty and staff from both schools worked tirelessly over the winter break to get the campuses ready for the students to return.

“Our return to campus was a testament to the resilience and togetherness that define our school community,” said Principal Carina Diana of Webster School.

“We celebrated with a joyful field day, featuring activities that emphasized gratitude and collaboration. The excitement and smiles on our students’ faces were truly heartwarming.”

For the second year in a row, some members of the Malibu Boys & Girls Club marched in the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day. The organization was honored in the 136th parade in recognition of its “Kindness is Free” curriculum, which involves both children and adults taking a kindness pledge and practicing acts of kindness.

“We at BGCM are so honored to once again be walking in the parade,

Our Lady of Malibu School students and faculty returned to a fire-damaged campus after winter break. Photo Courtesy of Gina Longo

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Move faster in establising A Safer PCH

Dear Editor,

Over this past summer, I expected to see fast action by the Malibu City Council to strengthen the Municipal Code section that speaks towards fines assigned for violation of Temporary Use Permits — in particular to address the fine levied against the parties responsible for the event held at Nobu on July 4, 2024, given the city’s position that the event was illegal and caused damages in costs to the city.

How is it that by the time of the publication of this letter to the editor that SIX MONTHS have passed since that deadly accident without corrective actions in the

process? I understand that the process to place an item on council agenda is approximately two months time for staff investigation and preparing supportive reports.  Also there is time required to “hear” an item in official open meetings to fulfill required laws and to provide the public the opportunity to weigh in on the anticipated change(s). So what is lagging? Is it a drag of council actions, or is it rooted in legal/regulatory matters? Whatever the base reasons, we simply cannot slide through the beginning of 2025 without solid focus on strengthening the municipal code, and at the same time insuring that the previous year’s decision to not fine or put on formal notification

From the publisher HAYLEY MATTSON

“This is what really happened, reported by a free press to a free people. It is the raw material of history; it is the story of our own times.” — Henry Steel Commager

be properly secured for the public interest over the 2024 violations.   To obtain a TUP permit at this time per city website requires the requesting party/org to begin the application a minimum of 35 days in advance.  That requires the city to have finalized potential changes/improvements by May at the latest. There is a requirement to have repetitive hearings on changes to municipal code, that equates to reduction of time for the councilmembers to act on our

behalf in modifying the process, increasing fines, and protecting the city’s liability. We simply must take the lessons learned and effect improvements using that information, I implore all members of City Council to make this a priority and also continue to stand strong in all other pressing matters that are before them.

In honor and with respect for Martin, the Okeke family and friends, we should invest the first weeks/months of 2025 in

shoring up the gaps that afforded a commercialized party to be above or evolve to a stronger liability than the public safety of all residents, visitors and PCH users. We’ve lost enough loved ones as a strongly knit community yet we can use that strength to secure real change.  Let’s roll into 2025 with renewed resolve to A Safer PCH, a real gift that keeps giving.

Malibu’s traffic ‘Paradise Lost’: Breaking through bureaucratic gridlock

As we start the New Year, my mind drifts to a typical summer weekend in Malibu; paradise turns into a nightmare. Along the Pacific Coast Highway, the beauty of the million-dollar views is marred by an endless line of idling cars. Anxious families navigate the maze of vehicles, risking their lives to reach the beach. Emergency vehicles, our lifelines in times of crisis, are stuck in the gridlock. This is not just an inconvenience — it’s a daily crisis unfolding along one of the world’s most celebrated coastlines. The most tragic part? This crisis demands our immediate attention and action.

Let’s take a moment to consider Brighton, England — a coastal city that was once plagued by similar gridlock. Today, the city’s park-andride system has significantly reduced downtown congestion by 40 percent. La Rochelle, France, offers another inspiring example. It transformed from a traffic nightmare into a

model city with electric sea buses and bike shares, boosting local business revenue by 15 percent. And let’s not forget Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where free electric trams have turned beach parking battles into a distant memory. These are not just feel-good stories — they are living proof that change is possible.

We live in California, where our car-centric culture runs as deep as our coastal roots. “But Malibu once had a bus service, and no one used it,” critics remind us. True — but that’s precisely the lesson we need to learn. Adding transit options while maintaining unlimited car access is like adding a slow lane to a highway and expecting people to take it. These thriving cities didn’t just add alternatives — they made them the most attractive choice.

Malibu remains caught in a bureaucratic tangle where the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA), Caltrans, and the California Coastal Commission engage in a perpetual three-way standoff. Each agency’s competing mandates and

jurisdictional claims create a perfect storm of inaction. Caltrans focuses on traffic flow and highway safety but lacks authority over beach access points. The Coastal Commission champions public access but can’t directly implement transportation solutions. MRCA advocates for public beach access but faces resistance when proposing new infrastructure.

The tragic deaths of four Pepperdine students finally sparked action, with Caltrans’ recent study proposing to relocate parking spaces and add shuttles. Mayor Doug Stewart’s statement that “We cannot sacrifice lives for access” rings true but presents a false choice between safety and access that has paralyzed progress for decades. While other coastal communities have proven that safety and access can be dramatically improved, Malibu continues to debate this false dichotomy.

The path forward isn’t complex: remote parking hubs with frequent electric shuttles, protected bike lanes replacing shoulder parking, and dedicated transit lanes during

peak hours. Cities with terrain just as challenging as PCH have made it work. The economic math is compelling: reduced maintenance costs, increased property values, higher business revenue from consistent visitor flow, and potential federal grants for environmental restoration would offset implementation costs. The hidden costs of the current system — from emergency service delays to lost business revenue to ecological cleanup — far exceed the investment required for modern transit solutions. This moment for transformation aligns perfectly with the LA2028 Olympic preparations. As Los Angeles invests in regional transportation infrastructure for the Games, Malibu has an unprecedented opportunity to integrate with these improvements. We need look no further than Long Beach’s successful AquaLink water taxi service, which has been shuttling passengers along their coast since 2001, to see how water-based transit can work in Southern California. Rather than becoming a notorious bottleneck

during this global showcase, PCH could demonstrate how coastal communities balance access and preservation. Olympic infrastructure funding could help establish water taxi terminals and expanded transit services that would serve both Olympic visitors and provide lasting community benefits. The Games create urgency and opportunity — a concrete deadline to implement solutions we’ve long discussed. Just as other Olympic host cities have transformed their transportation systems into lasting legacies, Malibu could emerge from 2028 with modern transit infrastructure that serves our community for decades to come.

The same community outrage that demanded action after the Pepperdine tragedy needs to be harnessed into a sustained force for comprehensive change. When residents and officials united after those deaths, we saw how quickly the government could respond. That same urgency needs to drive the transformation of our entire

Part II: In respect for the passing of President Jimmy Carter

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second part of a column, the first part of which ran on Jan. 2. The whole column can be found at malibutimes.com

That fall I had secured a graduate fellowship at Temple University, where my responsibilities during a twoyear Master’s program would be to do research for a mentoring professor and teaching American government courses.However, I simply could not abandon the presidential campaign and incorporated into my schedule running the 8th Congressional District campaign office in suburban Bucks County during the fall of ’76. We won. I stayed in school while all my colleagues flocked to D.C. to find jobs in the Carter Administration. I did make my way to Washington to participate in the Inauguration and several inaugural balls that evening. It was a frigid day and not owning a proper coat, I nearly froze while attending the event that was held on the east side of the Capitol. I resisted the urge to look for a political appointment and devoted the next two years to securing a post-graduate credential.

In the fall of 1978, armed with a Master’s degree in public administration, I made my way to D.C. to start what would become a nearly 40-year immersion in politics and public policy. I spent a couple of months on Capitol Hill working for Georgia Sen. Herman Talmadge (our politics were diametrically opposed to one another, yet I paid the dues of getting some Hill experience) and finally secured a position in the Department of Housing and Urban Development as a congressional affairs specialist. I worked directly

out of Secretary Moon Landrieu’s office and learned the heartbreak that would accompany defeat at the polls in 1980. But my Washington experiment was only beginning and would last over 22 years.

I would end up working for two presidential administrations, two U.S. senators, two governors, the U.S. Senate Budget Committee, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and the President’s Commission on Y2K Conversion.

My life has revolved around trying to fulfill the virtues that Jimmy Carter instilled upon those of us who worked on his campaign: namely, honesty, integrity, and the desire to help those who are most vulnerable in our society. Immediately preceding Carter’s term, the nation had fallen into a deep dark place: the blunder in Vietnam, the corruption of Watergate, the questioning of our values and what we as a nation stood for. Carter helped bring back a wholesomeness to our political system. To this day, I value the role that public service can play in enriching other people’s lives. Carter never stopped trying to make this world a better place and provided a level of inspiration that has been invaluable to all who came within his orbit.

As a writer, I can only marvel at the body of work he has contributed, seemingly on a yearly basis. I am aware of 27 books that he has authored, I suppose that this is a conservative number, but amazing nevertheless. Carter put his words into action. The Habitat For Humanity project has touched more than 70 countries and has helped more than 39 million people improve their living conditions since 1976. In 2002, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Over 99 years, he has enriched the lives of others.

Until recently, he would teach bible studies to children in the Marantha Baptist Church in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. For nearly a century on this Earth he has been an indefatigable example of goodness, compassion, and kindness, all virtues that make the world a better place.

To me, Jimmy Carter was an inspirational figure in my life. He showed that one can actually accomplish and teach valuable lessons to individuals and communities that he has served in a life where nothing ever stood still. During the 1976 campaign,

I would greet him curbside at events in cities spanning across the primary landscape. He always had a smile, a large grin, and he always wanted to know how I was doing before he would ask what are we about to do here.

While serving one term as president, he accomplished much that revolved around peace; the Camp David accords in 1978 between Egypt and Israel, which would lead to a peace treaty the following year, stand out as a huge measure of his commitment to peaceful co-existence.

I was privileged to be at the

right place at the right time. More importantly, I was able to realize it. Carter was the right person at the right time in our history, and as often happens it is not recognized until long afterwards. Upon his passing, I have heard some describe him as the best ex-president the country has ever seen. I think he would just grin that grin of his. Carter never stopped trying to make a difference, and never yielded to the temptations that would have you slow down. Never gave up. Now you can rest in peace. It was a pleasure knowing you and working for you. Thank you.

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on Dec. 21

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The following incidents were reported between: dec 9 - dec 14

 12/09 | Vandalism

A back gate entrance to a property was damaged and parts of the gate were bent backwards. The gate was estimated to cost $1,500 to repair. There were no security cameras available for evidence.

 12/11 | Grand Theft

An electrical generator worth $1,000 was stolen. The victim had security cameras, but due to the power outage, there were none operating during the incident.

 12/11 | Grand Theft

A designer bag and $1,300 worth of miscellaneous items were stolen from a car. The victim had a pair of ray bans and

City of Malibu is committed to fostering communitywide preparedness

The City of Malibu is committed to fostering community-wide preparedness for wildfires and other disasters. Achieving this goal requires a shared responsibility among the city, the community, and first responders.

The city plays a vital role in emergency preparedness by establishing response plans, coordinating with key stakeholders, allocating resources, and providing information and support to residents. Meanwhile, the community must be proactive by staying informed about potential emergencies, preparing their families and homes, making evacuation plans, and participating in drills. First responders — including law enforcement, firefighters, and medical personnel — continuously train, plan, and improve their practices to safeguard lives and property. Their efforts are most effective when supported by both the city and the community.

By working together, Malibu can better protect lives, homes, and the environment, creating a resilient community prepared for any disaster.

NEWS BRIEFS

WHAT THE CITY IS DOING TO PREPARE FOR WILDFIRES

The city works year-round to prepare for and prevent wildfires while helping community members be ready to respond to the next major event. The city manager and public safety director regularly meet with the Fire Department and Sheriff’s Department to discuss fire conditions, community concerns, and deployment levels in response to threats like dry weather, low fuel moisture, and Santa Ana winds.

Fire safety liaisons also monitor fire conditions, including weather and fuel moisture levels, providing regular reports to the city manager and public safety director. Additionally, the city offers free Home Wildfire Hardening Assessments, where fire safety liaisons visit homes to assess wildfire risk and provide actionable recommendations for protecting properties against flying embers.

SHARED RESPONSIBILITY: WHAT COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN DO

Community members, including residents, businesses, schools, and nonprofits, play a crucial role in wildfire preparedness. Start by reviewing your emergency and evacuation plans and checking your “go bags” and supplies to ensure food, water, medications, and batteries are up-to-date. If you don’t have a plan, download the city’sfree Emergency

OBITUARIES

Joseph Leo DeMieri was born August 31, 1940, in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and died September 7, 2024, in Malibu. After growing up in Brooklyn, Joe was the first member of his family to attend college and graduated from Texas A&M in 1962. Joe began a career in accounting

ter. In 1977, Joe and Anne bought their home in Malibu, where they lived for the remainder of Joe’s life. After leaving City Investing, Joe worked for Motown Records and later owned multiple businesses, Great Earth Vitamin Store and California Classics, a door and window company. Joe finished his professional career as CFO for Western Security Bank. After retirement, Joe did accounting work for Our Lady of Malibu Church and the Arch Diocese of Los Angeles, being a devout catholic. Joe’s final remains were interred in The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, where he donated much time and service.

Joe could be a quiet man at times, but once you got him talking, you would find yourself amazed at how much he knew and had to say. He never ceased to surprise his friends

Survival Guide to get started.

For additional tips, the Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains offers guidance on creating defensible space around your home and using firesafe building and landscaping techniques. Visit DefensibleSpace.org for more information.

MONITOR WILDFIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS

Understanding wildfire weather conditions can help you stay ahead of potential risks. Monitor local news and follow the National Weather Service (NWS) Los Angeles/Oxnard on social media or their website to track factors like wind, humidity, and temperature. You can also check fuel moisture levels — a critical indicator of wildfire risk — on the LA County Fire Department’s website.

CREATE YOUR RED FLAG PLAN

Wildfire season in Malibu typically peaks between October and December, with seven to eight Red Flag Fire events occurring annually. Red Flag Warnings are issued when humidity drops below 15 percent and sustained winds reach 25 mph or more for at least six hours. These conditions, often fueled by Santa Ana winds, heighten the risk of fast-moving wildfires.

To stay safe, every family should

create a Red Flag Plan. This ensures you’re prepared to act quickly when warnings are issued. By embracing the shared responsibility of wildfire preparedness, Malibu can remain resilient and protect its community from disaster.

To stay safe, it is crucial for Malibu residents to have a Red Flag Plan. Follow the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s “Ready, Set, Go” wildfire safety program: READY:

• Prepare your home by clearing brush, creating defensible space, and hardening your property. Create a Wildfire Action Plan that includes evacuation planning for your home, family and pets.

• Assemble an emergency supply kit for each person in your household, with food, water, medication, first aid supplies and other essentials.

• Create a family communication plan that includes important evacuation and contact information.

Sign up for emergency alerts from the City at MalibuCity.org/Alerts and from LA County at Ready. LACounty.gov/Alerts

• Create a profile in the City’s Everbridge Disaster Notification system at MalibuCity.org/ DisasterNotifications (most cell phone numbers and landlines in Malibu are automatically entered, but you can create a profile to add additional contact information

and make sure your street address is correct, which helps with evacuation notifications).

• Look up your Malibu Evacuation Zone at Protect.Genasys.com/ Search

Download the PulsePoint mobile app for real-time fire updates. www.pulsepoint.org/

SET:

When Red Flag conditions are forecast, monitor fire conditions and emergency information on local news, have evacuation routes ready, and ensure you’re prepared to leave quickly. Check on elderly or disabled neighbors. Get in touch with family and friends to let them know your plans.

GO:

If authorities direct you to evacuate, do so promptly. People with disabilities, or who rely on medical devices or wheelchairs, and owners of horses and livestock should consider leaving the area early when Red Flag conditions are declared.

Complete mandatory brush clearance, even after the June 1 deadline

June 1 is the deadline for mandatory brush clearance. If you have not

Wedding Announcement

JOSEPH

Samuele Bassett and Shannon McKee were married at Wolfe Canyon Ranch on Friday, December 13th. Sammy is the son of Lucinda and the late David Bassett. Shannon is 4th generation Malibuite, the granddaughter of Bill and Barbara McKee, and the daughter of Maureen McKee. Sammy and Shannon both attended Malibu High School and reconnected 10 years later. Mr. and Mrs. currently reside in Texas with their two dogs.

fri jan 10

STUDENT ART EXHIBIT

ARTWORK SUBMISSION

DEADLINE

Origins: the point or place where something begins or arises. The 2025 Student Art Exhibit provides an opportunity for young artists to reflect on growth from past beginnings while also looking ahead toward future opportunities. Artists must submit an online application by Jan. 10 at 11 p.m. Accepted mediums include collages, digital art, drawings, paintings, pastels, photography, and sculptures. The opening reception is on Jan. 24 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Malibu City Gallery. Grades TK12.

sat jan 11

WEST BASIN RAIN BARREL DISTRIBUTION

West Basin Municipal Water District Rain Barrel Program offers up to two free, 50-gallon rain barrels, valued at $80 each. Rain barrels reduce stormwater runoff by collecting and reusing rainwater, which can help residents save water and money. This is a drive-thru event, so participants are strongly encouraged to remain in their vehicles and provide enough space in their vehicles to accommodate the rain barrel(s) prior to the event. Participants must register prior to

is a first come, first-serve event. For eligibility requirements, restrictions, and event registration, visit westbasin.org/rainbarrels.

mon jan 13

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Malibu City Council meets regularly on the second and fourth Monday of every month at the Malibu City Hall Council Chambers/Malibu Civic Theater at 5:30 p.m.

MUSICAL THEATER: ‘FROZEN KIDS’

Join The City of Malibu for “Frozen Kids,” a live musical production. Participants will be involved in every stage of the production, from acting, singing, and dancing to creating props, sets, and costumes, culminating in a live performance for family and friends. Instructed by Off Broadway Kids, the show is for ages 6-11. Classes run on Mondays and Saturdays, though there will be no class Jan. 20, Feb. 15, and Feb. 17. Register online at parksrecreation. ci.malibu.ca.us/default.aspx. Cost $650. Contact Sebastian Spiroglou, recreation coordinator, for more information at SSpiroglou@ malibucity.org.

sat jan 18

CAFFEINATED VERSE: OPEN MIC POETRY WITH FEATURED READER LYNNE THOMPSON

Hosted by Malibu Poet Laureate Nathan Hassall, Caffeinated Verse is a monthly poetry workshop that includes featured reader Lynne Thompson, followed by an open mic format. The workshops are open to poets of all levels. On Jan 28, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

CALENDAR

wed jan 22

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING

The next Public Works Commission meeting is on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall in the Multipurpose Room.

thu jan 23

DIY BOOK BAGS FOR TEENS

Celebrate your favorite book or fandom by creating a one-of-a-kind book bag for you and your stuff that will be the envy of all. We’ll provide fabric markers and totes and you bring the artistic imagination. For teens ages 13-17. On Thursday, Jan. 23, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Malibu Library Meeting Room.

WILDLIFE COEXISTENCE WORKSHOP

Meet your wild neighbors!

Residents in Southern California live alongside a wide variety of wild animals, even in the most urban areas. Learn about your most encountered wildlife, why they enter human-developed areas, and how to live alongside them. This presentation, given by the California Wildlife Center, covers basic principles of inclusion and exclusion of wildlife in the context of LA’s urban-wild interface. Please join the Santa Monica College Malibu Campus for this free workshop on Friday, Jan. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. To register, go to commed.smc.edu or call (310) 434-8600.

fri jan 24

HARRY BAROVSKY MEMORIAL YOUTH COMMISSION DONATION DRIVE

The Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission will be holding

SANTA MONICA COLLEGE

on Friday, Jan. 24, through Sunday, Jan. 26. Drop off new and lightly used blankets and towels donation items inside the Malibu Bluffs Park, Michael Landon Center, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Contact SSpiroglou@MalibuCity.org or go to www.malibucity.org/178/ Harry-Barovsky-Memorial-YouthCommission for more information.

CLASSICAL GUITAR CONCERT WITH PEPPERDINE

The Pepperdine Guitar Department presents a concert featuring musicians studying with world-renowned classical guitar virtuoso Christopher Parkening. For adults. On Friday, Jan. 24, at the Malibu Library from 3 to 4 p.m. wed jan 29

MALIBU LIBRARY SPEAKER SERIES: OBI KAUFMANN

The Malibu Library Speaker Series presents California poet, painter, and naturalist Obi Kaufmann, who will discuss his latest book, “The State of Fire: Why California Burns.”

Kaufmann is the author of the best-selling and award-winning California Field Atlas series. Over the past 10 years, he has authored six books that each describe an aspect of California’s bivodiverse landscape. His unique books are full of art, maps, and wildlife renderings juxtaposed by science-based and insightful prose.

In “The State of Fire,” Kaufmann asks, How do we live with fire? What makes fire essential to a healthy and biodiverse Golden State? Kaufmann presents fires as a force of regeneration rather than apocalypse. “The State of Fire” explores the transformation of the resource landscape of California, from its ancient origins through its modern challenges to its future possibilities. He shares a deepened love for the natural world and a refreshingly hopeful vision of California’sfuture. This event takes place at Malibu Library from 7 to 8:30 p.m. RSVPs are required.

thu jan 30

OUTDOOR BOOK CLUB

Join the Outdoor Book Club at Malibu Equestrian Park to discuss “The Great Alone.” We will meet at the picnic tables under the trees on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 12 to 1 p.m. Parking and restrooms are available. Copies are available to pick up at Malibu Library. For adults. In this unforgettable portrait of human frailty and resilience, Kristin Hannah reveals the indomitable character of the modern American pioneer and the spirit of a vanishing Alaska a place of incomparable beauty and danger. “The Great Alone” is a daring, beautiful, stay-up-all-night story about love and loss, the fight for survival, and the wildness that lives in both man and nature.

MALIBU CAMPUS PARENT NIGHT

Save the date! Santa Monica College Malibu Campus will be opening its doors to the community in January for a parent night. Representatives from their outreach career services, transfer, financial aid, and DSPS (Center for Students with Disabilities) departments will be holding presentations. This is an opportunity for you to tour the campus and get your questions answered. Light refreshments will also be served. On Jan. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. Campus is at 23555 Civic Center Way in Malibu.

ONGOING

WINTER ADULT PICKLEBALL

CLASS BEGINS

Participants will learn the game of pickleball through easy-tounderstand concepts and engaging interactive games. Using skill-based drills including dink-up, dinkdown, rallying, and serving, participants will develop game fundamentals, explore academic concepts through game play, and practice life skills such as sportsmanship and respect. Instructed by TGA Sports. Class is held on Saturdays, Jan. 18 to March 22, from 1 to 2 p.m. Cost is $225. Visit MalibuCity.org/ Register to register online.

CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING

Free Christmas tree recycling is offered to the community from Friday, Dec. 27, through Sunday, Jan. 12, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 23575 Civic Center Way (Chili Cook-off lot). Collected trees will be recycled into mulch.

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.

FARMERS MARKET

The Malibu Farmers Market takes place on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the Library Plaza located at 23555 Civic Center Way, adjacent to the library. For updates, follow up on instagram@ malibufarmersmarket.

WEEDING EVENT AT POINT

DUME

Join fellow preservationists the second Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon at the Point Dume Preserve at Birdview and Cliffside Drive to keep the headlands poison-free. Please bring gardening gloves and be prepared to do some hand weeding with some of your wonderful neighbors. Parking is available at Westward Beach.

TOTAL BODY WORKOUT

A comprehensive low-impact strengthening class targeting all the major muscles of the upper and lower body with special attention to form, stabilization, core strength, and balance. Please bring your own hand weights and yoga mats. Instructed by Jackline Daneshrad. The classes are Tuesdays from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Cost is $5 per class. Preregistration is recommended. At the Michael Landon Center at Malibu Bluffs Park.

KNITTING

Join the City of Malibu’s Community Services Department and Sheila Rosenthal for a knitting workshop that takes placeon Mondays and Fridays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. This program is a welcoming gathering space for fiber artists that fosters community through open stitch. Make a scarf, hat, blanket, or homemade gift. No experience necessary. Please bring size 8 needles and one skein of yarn. This is an ongoing, drop-in program. Instructed by Sheila Rosenthal.

RELAXING THROUGH COLORING

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. Cost is $5 per class. Visit malibucity.org for dates and times.

SENIOR CHOIR

Learn the fundamentals of singing and performing different styles of music. Every Tuesday, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Malibu City Hall Senior Center. This is a great opportunity for socialization, self-expression, and learning through music. All levels are welcome. Instructed by Laura DeMieri Fercano.

SENIOR TECH HELP

Receive one-on-one tech help with your laptop, tablet, or cellphone. Seniors can receive assistance using social media, Google Drive, Skype, Microsoft Word, email, and more. RSVP required. Instructed by Community Services Department staff. Tuesdays from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Malibu Senior Center.

including the Getty Villa Art Museum.

unfolded in the Palisades Highlands area, where evacuees clogged Palisades Drive. Some residents, unable to navigate the heavy traffic, abandoned their vehicles and fled on foot as the fire bore down on their neighborhood. Emergency responders faced significant challenges, with a bulldozer forced to move abandoned cars to clear a path for fire engines and rescue teams, leaving a trail of destroyed vehicles in its wake.

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), supported by regional agencies, deployed hundreds of firefighters to battle the blaze. Despite their efforts, the combination of fierce winds and dry brush fueled the fire’s swift spread, threatening thousands of homes and notable landmarks,

The fire was first reported at 10:10 a.m. near Sunset Boulevard and grew to 200 acres within approximately 90 minutes. By 11:14 a.m., residents began receiving alerts from the LA County Fire Department, advising them to prepare for potential evacuations. By 12:07 p.m., emergency alerts instructed residents to “evacuate now” from the Palisades area.

As evacuation zones widened, traffic congestion on major routes such as Sunset Boulevard, Topanga Canyon Road, and PCH intensified. Pacific Coast Highway was eventually closed to facilitate evacuations and provide emergency services with unimpeded access. Schools in Malibu were preemptively closed to ensure the safety of students and staff.

To support evacuees, the Westwood

transportation system. We, the community, have the power to demand and drive this change.

As climate change threatens our coast with rising seas, we can no longer afford the luxury of incremental change. Each step forward, including the current Caltrans proposals, should be viewed not as an endpoint but as part of a more extensive transformation. The question isn’t whether Malibu should modernize its beach access – it’s how quickly we can progress from today’s baby steps to the comprehensive solutions other coastal communities demonstrate are possible.

Recreation Center at 1350 S. Sepulveda Boulevard in Los Angeles opened as an emergency shelter, accommodating small animals as well. Additional animal shelters were set up, with the Agoura Animal Care Center on Agoura Road in Agoura Hills accepting small animals, and Pierce College Equestrian Center in Woodland Hills housing large animals.

The fire’s impact reached beyond local disruptions, prompting national attention. President Joe Biden canceled a planned visit to Riverside County in light of the emergency. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass described the conditions as “very dangerous,” urging residents to follow evacuation orders and remain vigilant.

By mid-afternoon, nearly 17,000 customers were without power across Los Angeles County, according to PowerOutage.

US. The LAFD held a press conference at 3:30 p.m. at Will Rogers State Beach to update the public on containment efforts.

As of this writing, firefighters are working tirelessly to gain control of the blaze, but the situation remains fluid.

The fire jumped Topanga Canyon at roughly 4 p.m., driven by relentless Santa Ana winds that caused embers to leap across PCH. Among the devastation, the iconic Reel Inn, a beloved seafood restaurant and gathering spot for locals and visitors alike, was engulfed in flames. Known for its fresh fish and laid-back coastal atmosphere, Reel Inn has been a staple along the Pacific Coast Highway for decades.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).

Officials are urging residents to stay in-

formed through credible sources, including the LA City Fire Department’s website, where updates on shelter availability and evacuation orders are being posted. The community response has been swift, with neighbors helping neighbors evacuate and offering shelter to displaced families. However, the devastation is palpable, as residents face the loss of homes and property.

The long-term recovery efforts are expected to be significant, and local officials have emphasized the importance of adhering to safety protocols as the situation unfolds.

This is a developing story. As The Malibu Times goes to press on Tuesday, please visit malibutimes.com for ongoing updates and resources.

The Malibu Times Content Editor Samantha Bravo and reporter Judy Abel contributed to this article.

Malibu’s paradise deserves better than to become a parking lot with a view. We have the examples, technology, and resources to convert PCH from a barrier to a gateway. The current proposals mark a beginning — now we need the vision and political will to follow through on the entire journey toward a safer, more accessible, and more sustainable Malibu. Our elected officials and agencies moved swiftly when tragedy struck. Let’s not wait for another tragedy to finish the job. And I can’t help but wonder: if these solutions are evident to me — someone with no unique expertise in urban planning or transportation — why aren’t our experts already implementing them? Perhaps the actual knowledge we need isn’t in transportation planning but in breaking through bureaucratic gridlock.

Across the street, students at OLM were delighted to begin the second half of their school year on time.

“With tremendous hope, perseverance and optimism, Our Lady of Malibu School has been able to reopen its doors!” said Principal Elisa Zimmerman. “Three weeks ago, the Franklin Fire ravaged through the Malibu hillside. While the school was not destroyed, damage was extensive.”

However, Zimmerman added, “OLM moved fast to recover and partnered with BLU Sky Renovation to repair the smoke-damaged classrooms. Working tirelessly, BLU Sky, led by foreman Chris Engen, was able to restore the school by making the necessary repairs, replacing floors and ceilings, painting walls,

and replacing and cleaning all ducts, coils, and filters.”

OLMS, Zimmer elaborated, “Is all about providing a high-level education in a safe and nurturing environment. My faculty and I are so delighted to welcome all our students back to academic rigor. We are resilient. We are OLMS strong!”

“Kids were greeted at school with some boxes, furniture still being delivered, and paint drying, but also by happy teachers and staff!” said Yelena Palant, mother of third-grader Liev Palant. “The resilience of this community is incredible. The kids will gladly help decorate their classrooms, put things in order, and have even more pride in their wonderful school.”

Reflecting further, Yelena added, “We are so grateful to be back! Thank you our principal and all the staff for working so hard over the break!”

As we begin 2025, I wish everyone a safe and peaceful year ahead. Starting with my next column, I will open with a running count of lives lost on PCH this year. I encourage other writers and community members to do the same. Let’s make 2025 Malibu’s Zero Death Year. By keeping this number in front of us, we transform statistics into reality and motivation into action. We can create the change our community desperately needs by making safety a constant part of our consciousness rather than just responding to tragedy. Contact me at: 21milesinmalibu@ gmail.com

Smoke and flames could be seen over Pacific Palisades and near Topanga Canyon (bottom right) as firefighting crews came on scene and residents evacuated. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT

Students and parents from Our Lady of Malibu School and Webster Elementary (bottom left) are shown on the first day of school after winter break. Photo Courtesy of Gina Longo; top right Contributed Photo

alongside youth from surrounding Boys & Girls Clubs and schools in Ventura, Santa Monica and greater Los Angeles,” said Kasey Earnest, CEO of the organization.“Months of hard work and collaboration by our members, staff, and community, supported by the Skylight Foundation, have gone into creating this incredible 55-foot float.”

The Kindness is Free Float was No. 4 in the parade lineup and, if readers missed the parade, they can watch reruns of it on YouTube and can share the BGCM’s delight in being awarded The Bob Hope Humor Award.

Violet Way, director of education for the organization, along with Director of Operations Tyler Hawkins, joined eight children and their parents accompanying the float. Children and parents reflect on why the Kindness is Free effort matters

“The kindness-oriented curriculum at BGCM is extremely important to our fam-

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must approve such removal. It all begins by filling out the application at www.caloes.ca.gov/wp-content/ uploads /Recovery/ApplicantBriefings/FACT-SHEETFranklin-Fire-FM-55 48-LosAngeles-County.pdf

Before debris removal, all properties in the burn areas must be evaluated for household hazardous waste. Residents are advised to email FranklinFire@malibucity. org for more information or visit City Hall at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road onMondays through Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. When the HHW inspection is completed, the city will inform owners, whereupon they can have trash dumpsters delivered to their

ily,” said Sarah Ryan, a parent of Maisy, who participated in the kindness program and thoroughly enjoyed being in the parade. “Our goal, above all else, is to raise a kind, compassionate child. Maisy has won citizenship awards at school due to how she treats others and kindness is a big part of citizenship. To have this reinforced by the club is a gift and we are very grateful.”

Some of the children chatted with The Malibu Times about why they think participating in the Kindness is Free program is important.

“Being part of the program teaches me to be a better person,” Maisy said.

Wilson had a different take on the matter, stating, “I like it because it provides me with new opportunities that I wouldn’t otherwise get to do, like going to the Dodgers game with my friends.”

When asked to share how being kind has changed their lives and how they interact with friends and family, the children provided heartwarming responses.

“When I show kindness it is easier for me to make friends,” Miranda S. said. “Be-

property. One can refer to the city’s Permitted Waste Haulers list for available options. The list is at malibucity.org.

And then the rains came

Dealing with possible flooding and debris flow after a wildfire is another challenge property owners must address. The Department of Public Works in Los Angeles County has a free homeowner’s guide to provide details regarding dealing with flooding, soil erosion prevention, mudslides, and debris flow after a wildfire. The guide is available online at lapdw.org/wmd/ Homeowners.

The department notes that debris, including rocks, soil, mud, trees or vegetation can be transported by stormwaters and can contain sufficient strength to destroy or move objects such as cars

completed mandatory brush clearance by the deadline, it is crucial to do so, and it can be done up through fire season. Proper brush clearance is one of the most important ways to make your home and the community more resistant to wildfires. If you have not yet completed your brush clearance and need help or information, please contact our fire safety liaisons; we are here to help you. Brush clearance helps create the “defensible space” that firefighters need to safely and effectively protect life, property and the environment. Be sure to complete your brush clearance before the

cause of the Kindness is Free program, I am kinder and have better manners.”

Mia chimed in, stating, “Being a kindness ambassador has made me a role model and my younger peers look up to me.”

So, what did the kids think about the opportunity to participate in the parade?

“It’s a fun and new experience and we can show people that it is cool to be kind,” Miranda S. shared.

“I feel grateful that I was one of the few kids selected to participate in this event.”

Jackson K. said, adding, “I think the Rose Parade is televised everywhere so it’s a good way to show kindness to the world. Personally, I believe the float represents how kindness can bring you to big places!”

For parents seeking to ensure they raise a kind child, the program really works. “My daughter is very sensitive to the homeless population in LA. She has learned they are fellow humans down on their luck and that treating them as such is an act of kindness,” Ryan said. “Recently, she and a friend, who is a fellow club member, went to Pavilions and bought water and snacks for an un-

and buildings in their path.

Sandbags and KRails

Of course, those with properties that are most impacted by fire must also prepare for flooding using additional strategies as well.

“Sandbags are great but when an entire mountain slope is denuded, I also resort to KRails,” Kirby Kotler said.

The department’s guide sets forth detailed information about how to fill and place sandbags, which, when properly positioned, can redirect storm and debris flows away from homes, barns and other structures. Deflection devices and door and window protection tips are provided.

“Concrete block walls that are designed and built to withstand loads caused by water and debris are excellent for protection and

June 1 deadline to avoid fines. For more information including a list of vendors, maps, a video, and more, visit the County website

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During a wildfire, millions of flying, burning embers can rain down on your home and property like hail during a storm. If these embers land in receptive fuels or become lodged in something easily ignited on or near your house, the home may be in jeopardy of burning. Flying embers are a major cause of homes burning down during wind-driven wildfires. This

housed man they had been chatting with outside the store. It was a sweet exchange.”

The kindness curriculum has a meaningful impact, she added, stating, “The focus on kindness is a big part of a happy household. The more you practice kindness at home, the more you give and are kind to others outside the home.”

Parent Marylin Koziatek wholeheartedly agrees.

“I have noticed my sons being more thoughtful in choosing to approach situations with compassion and introspection,” she said. “There is a willingness to see ways to help others overcome challenges. They are respectful of their grandparents and show them companionship and helpfulness in the most beautiful way. They also play well with their friends and often display collaboration and teamwork in their favorite games — Dungeons and Dragons and Warhammer.”

Providing a concrete example of when her son manifested kindness, Koziatek stated, “When my youngest son, Jacob, first moved to Malibu, he transferred to Web-

durability and, in many cases such walls can be adapted to become part of the landscaping,” The department’s guide advises, noting that the placement of slope bench drains along hillsides is also helpful to protect against flooding. To the extent possible, watersheds in and near properties should be seeded and watered as that also helps control water flow.

When revegetation works best “A person doesn’t want pounding rain to hit exposed soil directly,” said Chris Loguidice, owner of Environmental Tree Care,“The best thing to do to mitigate rainfall on barren soil is to net hillsides with big rolls of netting or to cover them with hay or yard waste.”

February is traditionally a heavy rain month in Malibu, Loguidice stated adding, “I never suggest re-

area is commonly referred to as the Home Ignition Zone

Visit the online scheduling system to set an appointment for your home assessment.

Watch a video on how your home could survive a wildfire from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). In the video, Dr. Jack Cohen, fire science researcher with the USDA Forest Service, explains current research about how homes ignite during wildfires, and the actions that homeowners can take to help their home survive the impacts of flames and embers.

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ster as a fifth-grader. Being new himself, he focused on helping younger students after school with their homework and helping them make friends. I admire that he turned a challenge into an opportunity by overcoming the transition to a new home and a new school by helping others.”

Being in the Rose Parade is a big deal, Koziatek noted, adding, “Our entire family is grateful for this opportunity and our family all over the nation is tuning in to see the Kindness float! Jacob won the Kindness Ambassador for the Malibu Boys & Girls Club in 2024 and this opportunity to be in the parade is a result of acknowledging how impactful his kindness has been. The fact that he is in the most famous parade in the world and on TV just because he showed kindness to others shows how being kind can change the whole world!”

Encapsulating the entire reason for the Kindness is Free curriculum as well as for its beautiful float in the parade, Earnest declared, “Together, let’s remind the world that Kindness is Free — and it’s for everyone!”

moving plants right away after a fire as most plants are not burned all the way through to the roots and, if left alone, the root structure and stumps generate new plants.”

If property owners are bothered by unsightly charred plants, he suggests cutting off the top of the affected plants and putting them into clumps, which he notes provides excellent fertilizer.

When it comes to planting trees and shrubs, Loguidice emphasized that native plants are best.

“The only genuine native plant is the coastal oak tree, the trees with the round leaves that are throughout the Santa Monica mountains,” he said. “Other trees that work well include the Toyons and Lemonberry. It is wisest to select species that are drought resistant and deep-rooted as that helps to stabilize a slope.”

The county’s guide also sets forth

neighborhoods in attaining Firewise USA recognition

Firewise USA is a free, voluntary program to encourage and assist neighbors to work together in improving wildfire safety and resilience in their neighborhoods. The program provides a simple framework to follow for organizing, planning, and taking action to attain set goals to reduce wildfire risks at the local level. Any neighborhood, HOA, POA, condominium complex, or mobile home park with more than eight but less than 2,500 dwelling units is eligible to apply for recognition status.

In addition to several items targeted in the city’s Home Wildfire Assessment program, becoming a recognized Firewise USA community is one of the factors that insurance companies must consider for discounts under new Department of Insurance Safer from Wildfires regulations.

As Cal Fire-designated regional coordinators, the fire safety liaisons can help interested neighborhoods through the entire application process to attain Firewise USA recognition. For more information on the Firewise USA Recognition program visit: readyforwildfire.org/ prepare-for-wildfire/firewise-communities/.

For additional information or to schedule an informational meeting for your neighborhood, email Fire Safety Liaison Bradley Yocum at BYocum@MalibuCity.org

plant options advocated by the County’s Forestry Division, advising that property owners select plants, shrubbery, ground cover and grasses that are fire resistant, low maintenance, readily available and effective for erosion control.

Selections for new shrub plantings may include Aaron’s Beard, California Fuchsia, Carmel Creeper, Creeping Rosemary, Creeping Sage, Dwarf Coyote Brush, Green Lavender-Cotton, Gray Lavender-Cotton and Point Reyes Ceanothus. Selections for ground cover planting may include Bearberry Manzanita, Trailing African Daisies, Sunrose, and Wooly Yarrow. Red Fescue and Bird’s Foot Trefoil are the best grasses to plant.

Overall, property owners must employ several strategies to prepare for seasonal rains and to deal with soil and hillside erosion.

Exterior Elevated Elements (E3) deadline extended to 2026

The deadline to comply with the City of Malibu’s ordinance regulating inspections of balconies and other exterior elevated elements on any buildings with three or more units for public safety has been extended from Jan. 1, 2025, to Jan. 1, 2026. Assembly Bill 2579 extends the deadline. This bill amends the existing law (Senate Bill 721) that had set a previous deadline in 2025.

If you live in or own a unit, within a multi-family residential community (three or more units), such as a condominium or apartment in the City of Malibu, then this program applies to you. New state and local regulations require structural assessments for all Exterior Elevated Elements (E3) to protect public safety. E3s of multi-family buildings with three or more dwelling units must be inspected by a California-licensed architect, or California-licensed civil or structural engineer.

E3s include balconies, exterior walkways, decks, exterior stairs and landings, and guards and associated handrails.

Property owners and condominium associations must complete and submit their structural Assessment Report and Inspection Certification to the city by Jan. 1, 2026. The city has compiled a list of E3 design professionals who can complete these inspections.

Malibu Boys & Girls Club members are seen building the Rose Parade float (center) and getting ready to walk the parade route along the float on Jan. 1 in Pasadena. Photos Courtesy of Violet Way, Director of Education

REAL ESTATE

New state Insurance Commission rules will slowly increase the availability of homeowners insurance in wildfire-prone areas

Although insurance availability will increase, premiums may well skyrocket even further

By BARBARA BURKE Special to The Malibu Times

New California Insurance Commission rules will require insurers to write more homeowners insurance policies in wildfire-prone areas.

Most likely, insurance consumers reading this will think that is heartening news. However, there is a wrinkle — although the regulations giveth via their mandates that insurers write policies in fire-prone areas, they also will most likely taketh away from consumers’ wallets as their combined effect ultimately will allow companies to increase their rates by as much as 40 to 50 percent, according to a study by a consumer watchdog group. That is because in exchange for increasing areas wherein they offer homeowner insurance coverage, insurers will now be able to consider climate change and the costs of reinsurance when setting their premiums.

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has spearheaded a year-long effort to overhaul regulations imposed on insurers to address the insurance market crisis — a crisis that has seen an exodus of

several of the largest insurers from writing policies in the state.

On Dec. 13, Lara authorized a regulation on an emergency basis that allows insurers to incorporate catastrophe modeling into ratemaking when submitting their premium cost proposals to the commission for approval. The models are computer programs that try to predict the likelihood and expense of disasters, including wildfires, utilizing complex variables. Previously, insurers were precluded from including future catastrophe projections and could only utilizehistorical losses, making California the only state to impose such a restriction on regulated insurers. On Dec. 30, Lara authorized a Net Cost of Reinsurance in Ratemaking Regulation requiring insurance companies — for the first time — to increase coverage in fire-distressed areas, ensuring more options for Californians while limiting the costs that insurers can pass on to customers.

Reinsurance is a financial tool that is a component of how insurance companies manage their risk portfolios associated with the policies they write to homeowners and business owners. Insurers acquire reinsurance from other larger insurers so as to limit their payouts during huge wildfires and other catastrophes.

All other states except California have allowed for the costs of reinsurance to be considered in setting premium rates. A

and although he lost cars, artwork, and a wine collection Woodward told The Malibu Times he was most concerned about losing his children’s drawings, photos, birthday cards, and family memorabilia, including an oil painting of his mother and the artwork of his father. He’s grateful that two occupants inside the home were able to escape unharmed.

The canyon property was a dream home, the 65-year-old said. He cultivated the garden and prepared for wildfires using best practices, but unfortunately wasn’t there as the Franklin Fire bore down on Serra Retreat.

What followed was a cascade of bad events.

The two brothers were in the process of collecting photos for their sister’smemorial service but his brother’s surgery could not wait so “I was going to support him and take care of him through his surgery,” Woodward said. “The surgery was Tuesday morning, the first surgery in the morning and on the East Coast. I knew at that point my house was gone you know so I had to cut a stiff upper lip.”

Losing the home was “devastating,” Woodward said, but he is thankful his brother’s surgery went well. Finally returning home, Woodward described the scene as looking like “a missile went off” and searching through rubble for“irreplaceable pictures, memories, things that matter to you.” But what also matters to Woodward is hope, especially at Christmastime.

“It was close to Christmas, and I do love Christmas,” he said, adding that in his nearly quarter century at the home, the Malibu resident always decorated a 30-foot Christmas tree under the home’s soaring ceiling. “I was just sitting around and thought to myself, ‘There’s nothing I can do. It’s gone.’ I started thinking to myself, ‘You’ve gotta have hope over heartbreak.’”

So, Woodward erected two angels on the remaining chimneys and decorated a huge Christmas tree this time so all the neighbors and news media could see.

“I thought to myself, ‘I’m gonna make a statement to myself. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust,’” he said. “It’s a small something first for me and then

2023 review of climate risk strategies by the California Department of Insurance revealed that reinsurance is the primary strategy employed by companies seeking to write policies in higher risk areas in this state and nationwide. Hence, Lara’s decision to authorize insurers to include reinsurance cost projections in their proposed rates, but as a condition to that concession, the regulation mandates that the insurers increase their coverage in fire-prone areas.

How the quid pro quo works Insurance companies are required to demonstrate that they will write policies in disaster-prone areas at a rate of at least 85 percent of their statewide market share, with annual increases until that threshold is met. That means that an insurer with a 10 percent share of California’s home insurance market would have to write 8.5 percent of the policies in such areas.

Companies will have to increase their policy writing in areas experiencing disasters by 5 percent every two years until they meet the threshold.

The CDI released preliminary maps this year of the areas considered to be disaster-prone. Southern California neighborhoods include zip codes in Malibu as well as Beverly Hills and other mountain communities. Homeowners in those areas have been turning to the FAIR Plan, California’s insurer of last resort, which does

for a few people in the community, and I think it’s been well received. It helped me to bring some grace to the devastation of my house and the area.”

Although Woodward had mixed feelings decorating the tree, it’s ultimately been helpful in the grieving process of not only losing his home but his sister as well.

not offer comprehensive policies. FAIR provides up to $3 million in coverage for residential properties, an amount that is deficient to adequately insure against losses that might be faced by many Malibu homeowners.

The new regulation treats reinsurance like other insurance company expenses under Prop. 103, a regulatory provision requiring the commissioner to approve insurers’ premium rates. Other expenses include claims handling or agent commissions. The new regulation establishes an industry-wide standard cost of reinsurance and caps the reinsurance costs that can be charged to consumers. Any companies spending more than the industry standard cannot pass such costs onto policyholders. Importantly, the regulation limits costs to those incurred in California only. Thus, consumers do not have to share in the costs incurred relating to insuring against hurricanes or other disasters nationwide.

Advocacy group Consumer Watchdog warned that the new regulation would allow insurance carriers to increase home insurance rates by 40 percent to 50 percent, based on experiences in other states.

“Tellingly, the commissioner did not do a cost impact analysis of his plan on consumers. That’s because this plan is of the insurance industry, by the insurance industry and for the industry,” said Jamie Court, the organization’s president. “The

commissioner has left no opportunity for public comment on the regulation because it is final as he issued it on an emergency basis.”

Nevertheless, the regulatory compromise is most likely the best outcome for addressing what is rapidly becoming an increasingly challenging homeowners insurance market.

In some California counties, nonrenewal rates have increased to more than 500 percent since 2018, according to a New York Times report addressing a recent Congressional investigation which revealed that more than 1.9 million home insurance contracts nationwide have been dropped. When one cannot secure home insurance, one cannot obtain a mortgage and, for many consumers, that translates into not being able to purchase a residence. As the Congressional investigation noted, when communities are determined to be too dangerous to insure, there is a risk that property values will decline. If that happens, there will be less tax revenue for schools, police, and other social services. Simply stated, that slippery slope is not a path that either Malibu or its residents want to endure.

Some carriers have reacted favorably to the new regulations, with Farmers Insurance saying it will resume offering coverage for multiple lines of insurance in California to new customers.

Woodward’s message is to shine a light on the resilience of the human spirit. “Hope. It’s going to go on,” he said. “You have to rebuild. You have to believe you’re going to deal with devastation” while trying to stay positive.

“There’s devastation on PCH. We all experience it in different ways,” Woodward said. “It’s been a tough year and I just wanted to express this to myself and others. It’s like the Phoenix rising from the ashes. It’s the angels that came from the ashes to speak. Hope over heartbreak.” Woodward is currently looking for a more permanent place to live while he undergoes the process of a rebuild.

Serra Retreat resident William Woodward and helpers sift through the damage of his home, which was destroyed by the Franklin Fire. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT

Malibu Life

Malibu High School’s second-ever principal announces retirement after years of service

Dr. Mark Kelly, who served MHS and then SMMUSD, is given a fond farewell by the district

By JUDY ABEL

Malibu High School’s second-ever principal has just retired. Dr. Mark Kelly made a profound mark as a well-liked principal at MHS from 2004 to 2012. He took over the position after the 11-year tenure of Mike Matthews. Kelly just stepped down from his role as deputy superintendent after 25 years with the district.

Before joining MHS, Kelly served as assistant principal and co-principal at Santa Monica High School. Prior to that, Dr. Kelly taught educational leadership courses at UCLA and Cal State Northridge. As principal, he planned and facilitated professional development for teachers to ensure alignment with state standards and led staff, parents, and the community in a facilities modernization project.

A SMMUSD memo said, “Dr. Kelly is well-versed in implementing best practices to ensure the academic and personal success of all students. As principal, he set a high level of expectation for all students, while putting into place student support systems to deal with the stress of an academically challenging environment.”

After serving in various roles for the district, Kelly was appointed as interim superintendent in 2022 after the resignation of Dr. Ben Drati. At that time, Kelly chose not to be a candidate for the permanent position.

At a recent SMMUSD board meeting, former SMMUSD board member and

current State Sen. Ben Allen said, “Dr. Kelly has been such a wonderful leader for our community for such a long time. He has stayed here. He has committed to our community and to our kids year after year after year. When Dr. Drati was

leaving it was obvious who would be the steady hand to keep operations running. The person who had the trust of people, the person who knew the system, who knew the schools, who knew all of our communities and our families and our

kids, our teachers, and our staff. Mark is someone who is deeply thoughtful, every decision he makes is considered. You may not always agree with the decision that he makes yet I think everybody who knows Mark knows that even if you don’t agree,

his decision always comes from a good place.” Allen mentioned the many times he’s witnessed Kelly picking up trash at campuses, noting, “That speaks to the humility

Special to The Malibu Times

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Deputy Superintendent Dr. Mark Kelly was honored at a recent school board meeting by the board, State Sen. Ben Allen, and State Board of Equalization member Tony Vazquez. Kelly, a former Malibu High School prinicipal, is retiring after 25 years with the SMMUSD. Photo Courtesy of SMMUSD

Adrenaline is a funny drug

MALIBU SEEN

By Benjamin Marcus, Entertainment Editor

Beast Mode 2: Luca Padua on whipping Alo Slebir into history at Mavericks.

Luca Padua is from Half Moon Bay but is a frequent visitor to Malibu — training with Laird Hamilton and Gabrielle Reece-Hamilton, and also visiting his wahine. On New Year’s Eve Luca went brushing through Zinqué sporting some serious beard. We had a quick chat and then after the New Year, we talked about Dec. 23, 2024 — a day that will live in big wave history.

For the whole detailed story: www.benmarcusrules.com/ adrenaline

You and Alo Slieber made headlines with one wave on Dec. 23, 2024. I’m looking at a couple angles and man oh man: Just when you think you’ve seen it all. Did you guys realize what you’d done when you did it?

When that wave was coming at us, it was a solid wall from Moss Beach to the Ritz Carlton.

Ov vey. In Malibu terms, that would be a solid wall from Point Dume to First Point.

Well, Alo was talking about when he caught the wave and was dropping in, he felt like was going backwards.

Oh, that’s fun. Were there a lot like that that day? Or was that one special.

Special? It was clearly the biggest wave of the day. But there were a lot of tall waves that also went square. There were a lot of waves that were loading the bowl. But the volume of water that was moving and the velocity these waves were moving: It was unlike anything I’ve ever seen or felt. But obviously, I haven’t been around for that long

Well, Peter Mel has been around that long, and he said he’d never seen or felt anything like it. When I’m hustling people to let me help them write a book, I always say: “Anybody who played a role in history has a debt to history, to detail that role.” It’s a hustle, but I also mean it. And it appears you two did make history. So to quote MC Hammer: ‘Break it down.’

Well, that morning, we delayed a little bit. I live maybe 30 seconds from the launch ramp at Princeton Harbor. We drank some coffee, did a 15-minute breath work protocol, respiratory warmup, and then we went

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Noutside and we tossed the football for 15 minutes. That was our warmup. We left the dock around 8:00 or 8:30.

On your Instagram, you’re hugging someone in a doorway.

That’s my mother.

Does she worry you live only 30 seconds away from the gateway to heaps of trouble?

It’d be funny for you to chat with her, but let’s just say: She knows we take it seriously, so she doesn’t have much to worry about. She’s happy for us to have the opportunity to be doing what we love. And train for.

My dad was never really interested, until this year. On my way out the door, my dad — he’s not a surfer but he knew it was a significant day — I was about to close the door and he looked at me and said, “Hey, make it count.” And that was seared on the frontal lobe of my brain the entire day: “Make it count.” And we did.

What are your indicators for how big Mavericks is, since you live so close?

Right before we were heading out, after the “Make it count,” I closed the door and I took a breath, and it smelled big.

Okay I made a bunch of snips of that wave from different news sources. And I mean, geez, have you ever seen a wave at Mavericks like that?

I don’t think so.

I’ve looked at photos of giant Mullaghmore and thought: “What would happen if you got caught inside that thing?” But the same goes for those waves at Mavericks that day. Is that survivable? Did anyone get caught by the biggest waves that day?

I was the first one to pack a barrel that day. You don’t really see it in the photos or videos, but that wind grain and lump was there, and we had to deal with it along with everything else.

So my first wipeout, I was bottom turning on a double up, hit one of the ribs, and my fins cavitated and came out. It was like pulling the e-brake. I did a faceplant in the bottom of the trough, got pounded, took the next few waves on the head and got obliterated.

From the drone angle you were just a fart in a windstorm. Six skis came to get you. Looked like a Special Forces op: “Leave no man behind!”

Alo got me before I washed through the rocks, but my board went through. So we went search-

ing for my board and just got it then had to pass through Black Hand and Mushroom Rock and I mean, it was 20 feet in there and just getting back out through Black Hand Reef is an operation. So we’re working our way, trying to get back out and Pete and Augie (Ryan Augenstein) came flying in. Pete had just packed his barrel, he got pounded, and his board went through. But we all recovered and got back out and it was nonstop.

How many waves did you guys catch before the big one?

Alo’s wave count was probably around 15. It was pumping, just nonstop all day. We had a routine. I was screaming at him all day: Kick out of a wave, grab the rope and I’d yell: “Up top the mountain!”

Top o’ the world, ma!

Because every time you kicked out, there’d be another, and another, and another. All day long. So much energy.

You said the one you picked was walled up from Moss Beach to the Ritz Carlton. It was a wall as far as I could see in either direction. I was seeing things … after a pickup we waited like five seconds to go back out instead of ripping straight back out and we saw two break through and we were like, “Holy sh**!”

How many Mavericks days did you have before Dec. 23?

Good question. We had probably 10 sessions under our belt since the start of the season. We had a good day the day before and I caught a wave that would have been a big one any other time. I slept like a baby that night and was calm and ready for the big day. I never felt that calm in the water before, and never had more fun.

Boards?

Yeah, we’re working with Stretch, and he’s building us some rocket ships. Ours are Stretch’s bread and butter tow boards: 5’ 10” x 16” and a quarter wide and one and a quarter inches thick.

Who went first?

Alo went first. Usually I go first but we started settling it with a good American game of rock, paper, scissors. I went first the day before, and I just wanted to feel it, and I can feel it in a different way when I’m driving.

Right off the bat, he got a really big wave that turned out to be slightly insignificant compared to the giant one that he rode, but still a big wave. A monster. It was

the first day

o, no! This column has nothing to do with the “Twelve Days of Christmas.” I am fully aware that Christmas is in our rearview mirror. This column is all about what presidential candidates promise they are going to do on their very first day in office. They all promise that miraculously, in just one day, the world will somehow be vastly improved. Give me a break!

Our incoming president is no exception when it comes to promising day-one feats. He has not yet promised to abolish the FBI, the IRS, and all other departments, which can be reduced to three letters, all on day one, but the inauguration has not yet taken place, so there is still time. He does intend on the very first day, or thereabouts, to take over the Panama Canal, purchase Greenland, make Canada our 51st state, end the

war in Ukraine, create peace in the Middle East, stop drugs and undocumented immigrants from entering the country, pardon those who were convicted for the Jan. 6 insurrection, and oh so much more. I am exhausted just listening to it all.

We all need a dose of reality. What do you think I would do on my first day in office if I were elected president? I know exactly what I would do. I would learn where all the bathrooms are in the White House. At my age, if you have to go, you have to go. I know learning the nuclear code is important, but not nearly as important as knowing where the bathrooms are if you really need to answer nature’s call.

I would like to ask those who intend to do everything on the first day what they plan to do on the second day and during the rest of their term.

I think this is a perfectly legitimate question. If they can do everything in the initial 24 hours, then why don’t we have a constitutional amendment and reduce the president’s four-year term to just one day? Sounds about right to me.

right when we got out there, big old wall, and it set the pace for us. There were probably four teams out there, and we drove straight out to the top of the pack. All those waves came in. I said, “We’re going. Turn around.” From then on, it was game on, yeah.

Does tide matter when it’s that big?

I’d say no. There’s so much water moving out there, a three foot tide swing that day was insignificant.

Was it shifting around a lot, or was every wave bombing in the same place and it was easy pickings? So easy, a caveman could do it!

Definitely had to pick the right one. Part of it is doing your best to take the wave with the clean runway. Every wave is bumpy. You’re trying to pick the cleanest of the bumpy ones.

Are the second and third and fourth waves cleaner?

They can be, but you’re also trying not to get the one that has a bunch of giant, turbulent white water on it. There’s a hunting aspect to it. And, yes, it was shifting around. At one point, we were sitting, who knows how far out to sea: fourth-reef Mavericks. There were different currents moving around. At one point, there was a football-field-wide river rip current going through the lineup. We were getting moved around, and I didn’t like where we were. Alo was on the rope, and I just had a feeling: “Let’s just get up. Get up and move.” We got up and went over this little bump, and there was a white water from the horizon. Who knows how big? 60-foot white water, like 80-foot white water, probably 80-foot

white water, rolling from the outside.

It was a left rolling into us, and we were like where are we? Fourth Reef Mavericks? A left? What are we doing? What is this wave?

Did you go left at all that day?

Nope.

Astronauts used to eat steak and eggs before launch. What do you eat and drink before a big day at Mavs?

We drank coffee in the morning, and we ran it hot all day. Normally, we’re pretty good about getting some fluids in throughout the day, drinking electrolytes, maybe crushing a protein shake, just easy to digest. Eating a bar here and there on the big day.

But I swear there was not time to take a sip of water, because there were sets coming. It just pumped all day long.

At the very end of the day, we knew we had been running it hot, and we knew we weren’t getting ahead of that fuel demand that your body has. We knew the crash was going to happen at some point. And sure enough at probably 4:40 in the evening Alo was doing a bottom turn and he had a full hamstring lockup. He was able to kick out but he was in full lockup for a whole minute. That was that.

Didn’t head in for lunch? Just stayed out there to get some! And get some more!

We knew we might not ever see a day like that again, so we came in on fumes, physically and mechanically. There was essentially no gas in the ski.

Bingo fuel. You don’t want to run out of gas out there.

of this man, a man who has been to the very height of leadership in our district. I just want to express my deep gratitude to you for dedicating your career to us, for giving your heart and soul to our kids and our community.”

SMMUSD school board members then thanked Kelly for his quarter century of service. “We wish Dr. Kelly a well-deserved retirement where he can enjoy the time to do what he loves with the people he loves, and those who love him in return,” said

Board Member Richard Tahvildaran-Jesswein.

Board member Stacy Rouse said thinking about Kelly is “thinking about what leadership looks like. I appreciate how you make decisions and how you stick to them and explain them even when they may not be popular or what somebody wanted. So, thank you.”

Kelly, on vacation at the time of this writing, left the district with these parting words issued in a SMMUSD statement:

I know… I know where the threshold is, yeah,

Did you come in because you were beat or had Christmas shopping to do or had to check messages?

We stayed out, watched the sunset and then rolled in.

How do you come down from a day like that?

That’s the hard part. I actually didn’t, and it was crazy. My girlfriend drove up here. And I came in from the craziest day and my girlfriend and my mom are in the kitchen. So that was nice, but I didn’t sleep for three days.

Brock Little said it best: “Adrenaline is a funny drug.” The adrenaline is almost like an acid that etches a permanent memory in your brain, and it doesn’t fade. Yep, that’s it. Lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, replaying it all.

You looked like you were still buzzing on New Year’s Eve as you zizzed through Zinqué. Oh and we all got sick from that day, by the way. There was some kind of red tide out there or something, and we all got sick. What did you get for Christmas?

A beautiful morning with my grandparents and my folks and my family. My dad got my girlfriend and I a beautiful grill. It’s called a bowl. It’s gonna be great. Christmas was funny because my birthday was on the 17th, so my mom, last minute, asked me: “What do you want for your birthday and Christmas?”

I said: “I want a 60-foot wave.” I was kind of joking but then, sure enough ...

“Over the last few months, two words keep passing through my mind: humble and grateful. I am humbled by the kind words from colleagues, friends, and community members with whom I have had the pleasure to work with over the last 25 years. I am grateful for my time at Santa Monica High School, Malibu High School, the District Office and throughout the District. SMMUSD is a special place with dedicated and committed educators, in the broadest sense of the word, who make the work professionally rewarding. Our students are amazing and talented and have brought me many years of joy. I will miss everyone and know that the work to serve all students at high levels will continue. I am humbled and grateful for my time in SMMUSD.”

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Luca Padua: Ready to tackle any wave. Contributed Photo

Dr. Mark Kelly, who is retiring as deputy superintendent after 25 years with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, is shown with district employees during a recent staff meeting. Photo Courtesy of SMMUSD

There were no reported injuries or fatalities. According to the County of Los Angeles Fire Department, the cause of the wildfire remains under investigation.

Upcoming kindness activities in January

“Elementary club members are going to spread kindness by writing kind messages and putting them in mailboxes around the community,” May shared. “Residents should keep their eyes out for a kind note next time they check their mail.”

Teen members are organizing a book drive and will donate books to the Malibu library accompanied by homemade bookmarks, May added.

As the club’s motto notes, kindness is free!

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids for the City of Malibu, MALIBU PERMANENT SKATE PARK PROJECT, SPECIFICATION NO. 2112, will be received by the City Clerk, at Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, California, 90265 at or before 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, JANUARY 16, 2025, at which time they will be publicly opened and read by the City Clerk (or designated representative).

SCOPE OF WORK

In general, the proposed improvements consist of a new custom, in-ground, cast in place skate park, grading, drainage, erosion control, landscaping, electrical work, new water lines, irrigation, the installation of a prefabricated restroom and all other appurtenant work included and shown in the Contract Documents and Specifications. The bid shall be submitted and the work shall be performed by a Class “A” State of California licensed contractor in strict conformance with the project specifications for MALIBU PERMANENT SKATE PARK PROJECT Specification No. 2112 now on file in the City’s Public Works Department. An electronic copy of plans and specifications may be obtained by prospective bidders from the Public Works Department through mpublicworks@malibucity.org. All prospective bidders shall abide by the provisions of the Bid Terms and Conditions listed in the project’s specifications.

The City reserves the right to retain all bids for a period of 90 days after the bid opening date for examination and comparison and to delete any portion of the work from the Contract. The City reserves the right to determine and waive nonsubstantial irregularities in any bid, and to reject any or all bids. The bid shall be balanced so that each bid item is priced to carry its share of the cost of the work and also its share of the contractor’s overhead and profit. The City reserves the right to delete any bid item to the extent that the bid is qualified by specific limitation. An unbalanced bid shall be considered as grounds for rejecting the entire bid. The City shall award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder as the interest of the City may require.

In accordance with the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 of the California Labor Code, the California Department of Industrial Relations has established the general prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification and type of work needed to execute contracts for public works and improvements. The per diem wages published at the date the contract is advertised for bids shall be applicable. Future effective wage rates which have been predetermined are on file with the Department of Industrial Relations, are referenced but not printed in said publication. The new wage rates shall become effective on the day following the expiration date and apply to this contract in the same manner as if they had been included or referenced in this contract. The website for California Department of Industrial Relations Prevailing Wage Unit is currently located at www. dir.ca.gov, prevailing wages are located on the website at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/pwd/index.htm.

The wage rate for any classification not listed by the California Department of Industrial Relations, but which may be required to execute the proposed contract, shall be in accord with specified rates for similar or comparable classifications or for those performing similar or comparable duties, within the agency’s determinations.

At the time of submitting the bid the Bidder shall be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations in accordance with the provisions of Section 1771.1 of the California Labor Code, as amended by Senate Bill 854. No public work contract may be awarded to a non-registered contractor or subcontractor.

Without exception, the bidder is required to state the name and address of each subcontractor who will perform work or labor or render service to the prime contractor and the portion of the work which each will do in their bid as required by Section 23, “Subcontracts”, of the Standard Specifications and in conformance with Public Contract Code, Sections 4100 to 4113, inclusive.

The City will not consider awarding any contract based upon any bid submitted by any contractor nor consent to subletting any portions of the Contract to any subcontractor located in a foreign country during any period in which such foreign country is listed by the United States Trade Representative as discriminating against U.S. firms in conducting procurements for public works projects.

All bidders are hereby notified that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, Business Enterprises must be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin consideration for an award.

The Contractor may substitute securities for retention mon-

ies pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300.

Date this 3rd day of December, 2024

CITY OF MALIBU, CALIFORNIA

Rob DuBoux, Public Works Director/City Engineer

Published: Malibu Times on December 19, 2024 and December 26, 2024 and January 2, 2025 and January 9, 2025

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MALIBU NURSERY & LANDSCAPING

2170 MARKHAM AVE., THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):

Registered Owner(s): THE SHILLINGTON CORPORATION

2170 MARKHAM AVE., THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360

If Corporation or LLC- 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: 10/2020 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, THE SHILLINGTON CORPORATION, DIANA SHILLINGTON, CEO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 12/19/2024. 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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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: PALISADES ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION

967 WEST HYDE PARK BLVD, INGLEWOOD, CA 90302, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):

Registered Owner(s): YOLOA 967 WEST HYDE PARK BLVD, INGLEWOOD, CA 90302

If Corporation or LLC- 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: 01/1992

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, YOLOA, RICHARD NORTON, CEO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 12/10/2024. NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish in The Malibu Times: 12/26/2024, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16/2025

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 24SMCP00662

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Petition of: AMANDA RAE VAN DUREN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner: AMANDA RAE VAN DUREN a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name: AMANDA RAE VAN DUREN Proposed

Name: AMANDA VAN DUREN VELKOVA

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: 01/31/2025  Time: 8:30 AM, Dept.: K

The address of the court is:

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

1725 MAIN STREET, ROOM 102, SANTA MONICA, CA

90401

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): The Malibu Times Date: DEC 20, 2024

LAWRENCE H. CHO, Judge of the Superior Court

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NOTICE INVITING BIDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that electronic bids for the City of Malibu, CLOVER HEIGHTS AVENUE STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 2101, will be received by the City Clerk, at Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, California, 90265 at or before 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at which time they will be publicly opened and read by the City Clerk (or designated representative).

SCOPE OF WORK

In general, the proposed improvements consist of new 48-inch storm drain, inlet structures, pavement repair, demolition, earthwork, fencing, traffic control, and all other appurtenant work included and shown in the Contract Documents and Specifications.

The bid shall be submitted and the work shall be performed by a Class “A” or “C-34” State of California licensed contractor in strict conformance with the project specifications for Project Specification No. 2101 now on file in the City’s Public Works Department.

An electronic copy of plans and specifications may be obtained by prospective bidders from the Public Works Department through mpublicworks@malibucity.org.

All prospective bidders shall abide by the provisions of the Bid Terms and Conditions listed in the project’s specifications.

The City reserves the right to retain all bids for a period of 120 days after the bid opening date for examination and comparison and to delete any portion of the work from the Contract. The City reserves the right to determine and waive nonsubstantial irregularities in any bid, and to reject any or all bids. The bid shall be balanced so that each bid item is priced to carry its share of the cost of the work and also its share of the contractor’s overhead and profit. The City reserves the right to delete any bid item to the extent that the bid is qualified by specific limitation. An unbalanced bid shall be considered as grounds for rejecting the entire bid. The City shall award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder as the interest of the City may require.

Bidders are advised that, as required by federal law, the City of Malibu is implementing new Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements.

The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) contract goal is 15.3% for this project

In accordance with the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 of the California Labor Code, the California Department of Industrial Relations has established the general prevailing

rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification and type of work needed to execute contracts for public works and improvements. The per diem wages published at the date the contract is advertised for bids shall be applicable. Future effective wage rates which have been predetermined are on file with the Department of Industrial Relations, are referenced but not printed in said publication. The new wage rates shall become effective on the day following the expiration date and apply to this contract in the same manner as if they had been included or referenced in this contract. The website for California Department of Industrial Relations Prevailing Wage Unit is currently located at www. dir.ca.gov, prevailing wages are located on the website at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/pwd/index.htm.

The wage rate for any classification not listed by the California Department of Industrial Relations, but which may be required to execute the proposed contract, shall be in accord with specified rates for similar or comparable classifications or for those performing similar or comparable duties, within the agency’s determinations.

At the time of submitting the bid the Bidder shall be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations in accordance with the provisions of Section 1771.1 of the California Labor Code, as amended by Senate Bill 854. No public work contract may be awarded to a non-registered contractor or subcontractor.

Without exception, the bidder is required to state the name and address of each subcontractor who will perform work or labor or render service to the prime contractor and the portion of the work which each will do in their bid as required by Section 23, “Subcontracts”, of the Standard Specifications and in conformance with Public Contract Code, Sections 4100 to 4113, inclusive.

The City will not consider awarding any contract based upon any bid submitted by any contractor nor consent to subletting any portions of the Contract to any subcontractor located in a foreign country during any period in which such foreign country is listed by the United States Trade Representative as discriminating against U.S. firms in conducting procurements for public works projects.

All bidders are hereby notified that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, Business Enterprises must be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin consideration for an award.

The Contractor may substitute securities for retention monies pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300.

Date this 20th day of December, 2024

CITY OF MALIBU, CALIFORNIA

Rob DuBoux, Public Works Director/City Engineer

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PAUL GATES INGERSON AKA PAUL G. INGERSON AKA PAUL INGERSON CASE NO. 24STPB14378

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of PAUL GATES INGERSON AKA PAUL G. INGERSON AKA PAUL INGERSON.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GREG M. INGERSON AKA GREGORY MOORE INGERSON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GREG M. INGERSON AKA GREGORY MOORE INGERSON 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: 01/27/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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(Left and center) Boys & Girls Club of Malibu members in the pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade classes delivered letters of thanks to the first responders at Fire Station 71 in Malibu, thanking them for their efforts in battling the

Franklin Fire. (Right) LA County Fire Capt. Jeremy Collins of Station 71 holds thank you letters from the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu members. Photos Courtesy of Violet Way

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.

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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

MAX M. ALAVI, ESQ. - SBN 272099

MAX ALAVI, ATTORNEY AT LAW, APC 2424 S.E. BRISTOL STREET, SUITE 300 NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660

Telephone (949) 706-1919

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MALIBU HAIR EXTENSIONS

22653 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY SUITE 10, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):

Registered Owner(s):

MALIBU HAIR EXT. CO. LLC

2670 WEST KELLY RD, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91320

If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization CA

This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LABILITY COMPANY

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/2024

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, MALIBU HAIR EXT. CO. LLC, LINDSEY CARSE, MANAGING MEMBER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 11/13/2024. 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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2024257379

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: THE CAREGIVER 1801 CENTURY PARK EAST 24TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES, CA 90067, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): KEITH GORE 1801 CENTURY PARK EAST 24TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES, CA 90067 If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed, KEITH GORE, OWNER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 12/20/2024. NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

Publish in The Malibu Times: 01/09, 01/16, 01/23,

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: FAB STAINS

527 WOODLAND DRIVE, SIERRA MADRE, CA 91024, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):

Registered Owner(s): PSYCHEDELIC CIRCUS LLC

527 WOODLAND AVE, SIERRA MADRE, CA 91024

If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization CA

This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/2024

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, PSYCHEDELIC CIRCUS LLC, JESSI JOPLIN, CEO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 12/17/2024.

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 OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU PLANNING COMMISSION

The Malibu Planning Commission will hold public hearings on MONDAY, February 3, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA and via teleconference on the projects identified below.

COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 24-048 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 24-009 - An application for a new Emergency Communications Facility at Bluffs Park to be utilized by the City in times of emergency as a follow-up to Emergency Coastal Development Permit No. 24-024; including a conditional use permit to allow the use on a property zoned Public Open Space

Location: 24250 Pacific Coast Highway

APN: 4458-018-904

Zoning: Public Open Space (OS)

Applicant: City of Malibu Public Works

Owner: City of Malibu

Appealable to: City Council and California Coastal Commission

Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Section(s) 15303(d)

Application Filed: September 17, 2024

Case Planner: Tyler Eaton, Principal Planner (310) 456-2489, extension 273 teaton@malibucity.org

COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 21-042, VARI-

ANCE NOS. 21-016 AND 24-016, AND SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 21-028 - An application for construction of a new 4,490 square foot two-story single-family residence with a 1,846 square foot basement and 720 square foot subterranean garage, swimming pool and spa, onsite wastewater treatment system, and associated development; including variances for fuel modification and development encroachment into environmentally sensitive habitat areas and buffers and for setback reductions to both the rear and south side yards, and a site plan review for construction above 18 feet, up to 28 feet for a pitched roof

Location: 3868 Puerco Canyon Road APN: 4458-032-025

Zoning: Rural Residential, Five-Acre (RR-5)

Applicant: Sorensen Architects

Owner: Malibu Puerco Oak, LLC

Appealable to: City Council and California Coastal Commission

Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303(a), 15303(e), and 15304(b)

Application Filed: August 31, 2021 Case Planner: Rick Casswell, Contract Planner (619) 483-3950 rick@casswellconsultinginc.com

COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT-WOOLSEY FIRE NO. 21-007, VARIANCE NO. 24-017, SITE PLAN REVIEW NOS. 21-029 AND 24-012, AND MINOR MODIFICATION NO. 21-017 - An application for construction of a new 7,475 square foot two-story single-family residence with attached garage, swimming pool and spa, onsite wastewater treatment system, and associated development; including a variance for fuel modification and existing and proposed development encroachment into environmentally sensitive habitat area buffers, site plan reviews for construction above 18 feet, up to 24 feet for a flat roof, and proposed development encroachment into steep slopes, and a minor modification for setback reductions to the front and both

side yards

Location: 3870 Puerco Canyon Road

APN: 4458-032-026

Zoning: Rural Residential, Five-Acre (RR-5)

Applicant: Sorensen Architects

Owner: Malibu Puerco View, LLC

Appealable to: City Council and California Coastal Commission

Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303(a), 15303(e), and 15304(b)

Application Filed: August 31, 2021

Case Planner: Rick Casswell, Contract Planner (619) 483-3950 rick@casswellconsultinginc.com

For the projects identified above with a categorical exemption for environmental review, pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Director has analyzed these proposed projects and found that they are listed among the classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant adverse effect on the environment. Therefore, the projects are categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA. The Planning Director has further determined that none of the six exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption apply to these projects (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2).

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

Copies of all related documents can be reviewed by any interested person at City Hall during regular business hours.

Oral and written comments may be presented to the Planning Commission on, or before, the date of the meeting.

LOCAL APPEAL – A decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council by an aggrieved person by written statement setting forth the grounds for appeal. An appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within ten days following the date of action (15 days for tentative maps) for which the appeal is made and shall be accompanied by an appeal form and filing fee, as specified by the City Council. Appeal forms may be found online at www.malibucity.org/ planningforms or in person at City Hall, or by calling (310) 456-2489, extension 246.

COASTAL COMMISSION APPEAL – For projects appealable to the Coastal Commission, an aggrieved person may appeal the Planning Commission’s approval to the Coastal Commission within 10 working days of the issuance of the City’s Notice of Final Action. Appeal forms may be found online at www.coastal.ca.gov or in person at the Coastal Commission South Central Coast District office located at 89 South California Street in Ventura, or by calling 805585-1800. Such an appeal must be filed with the Coastal Commission, not the City.

IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.

Maureen Tamuri, Interim Planning Director

Publish Date: January 9, 2025 MALIBU 7

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MANIFEST PARTY FAB STAINS

527 WOODLAND DRIVE, SIERRA MADRE, CA 91024, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): 202464119189

Registered Owner(s): PSYCHEDELIC CIRCUS LLC

527 WOODLAND DRIVE, SIERRA MADRE, CA 91024 If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization CA

This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LABILITY COMPANY

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/2024

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, PSYCHEDELIC CIRCUS LLC, JESSI JOPLIN, CEO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 11/14/2024.

NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER.

A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

Publish in The Malibu Times: 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12/2024, 1/9/2025

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 24SMCP00665

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Petition of: KELLY AIKO KINSELLA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner: KELLY AIKO KINSELLA a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name: KELLY AIKO KINSELLA Proposed Name: KELLY AIKO KINSELLA RELF

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: 2/7/2025  Time: 8:30 AM, Dept.: K

The address of the court is:

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

1725 MAIN STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): The Malibu Times

Date: DEC 26, 2024

LAWRENCE H. CHO, Judge of the Superior Court DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court PUB: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30/2025 The Malibu Times MALIBU 8

2025000188

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: TARA DEVI MA

2106 MANHATTAN BEACH BOULEVARD APT 6, REDONDO BEACH, CA 90278, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): 202465012469

Registered Owner(s): INVIGORATE YOUR ESSENCE 2106 MANHATTAN BEACH BOULEVARD APT 6, REDONDO BEACH, CA 90278

If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization CA This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LABILITY COMPANY

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/2024

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, INVIGORATE YOUR ESSENCE, LLC, ERICKA Y REYNOLDS, CEO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 1/2/2025 NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

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2024261072

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: PARAWALL MEDICAL

505 N BRAND BLVD SUITE 1525, GLENDALE, CA 91203, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):

Registered Owner(s):

PARAD AND REGODON WALLIN MD INC

505 N BRAND BLVD SUITE 1525, GLENDALE, CA 91203

If Corporation or LLC- 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: 10/2024

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, PARAD AND REGODON WALLIN MD INC, AMANDA MATILDA REGODON WALLIN, PRESIDENT

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 12/27/2024 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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POPPY’S PALS

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“NOTICE TO READERS: California law requires that contractors taking jobs that total $500 or more (labor and/or materials) be licensed by the Contractors State License Board. State law also requires that contractors include their license numbers on all advertising. Check your contractor’s status at www. cslb.ca.gov or 800-321-CSLB (2752). Unlicensed persons taking jobs that total less than $500 must state in their advertisements that they are not licensed by the Contractors State License Board.”

ALL REAL ESTATE advertised herein are subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, ancestry or national origin or intention to make such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertisements for real estate in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

THE MALIBU TIMES reserves the right to refuse the publishing of any advertisement(s) and to delete any objectionable word(s), phrase(s) and/ or image(s) from such advertisement. If there is an error or omission in the printing and/ or publication of an advertisement, The Malibu Times’ liability is limited to only one incorrect insertion or omission.

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Former Malibuite claimed silver in Paralympics

YanXiao Gong, who collects guns as a hobby, won the medal in the P3 mixed 25m SH1 event.

By McKENZIE JACKSON Special to The Malibu Times

YanXiao Gong has been collecting and shooting guns for years.

He has a collection of dozens of historical firearms in his parents’ home. The 26-year-old’s compilation is mostly composed of World War I-era pieces and includes weapons such as a Smith & Wesson Model 36, Mauser C96, and a Chinese copy of the Soviet 7.62 mm Tokarev TT-33 pistol.

Over the years, Gong has spent a countless amount of time cleaning and oiling the guns from their stocks to the muzzles and checking the humidity in the air of the area they are kept in.

“Probably too over the top,” noted the former Malibu High student. However, the gun collection is a “quite refuge” for him.

“I really enjoy collecting historical firearm pieces,” Gong said. “I love history. I grew up watching documentaries and old war films, the black-andwhite documentaries. I have always had a soft spot for World War I firearms.”

His love of classical firearms helped lead him to become a competitive pistol shooter on the world stage. In fact, Gong shot his way to a silver medal in the Paris 2024 Paralympics last September.

He won the medal in the P3 mixed 25m SH1 event. Gong, also the 2023 world champion in P3, is the first U.S. Paralympian man to earn a medal in the shooting competition since 1984.

Gong entered the games confident he would claim a medal; since the silver medal was placed around his neck, though, he has had conflicted feelings because he felt he could have won the gold medal and realized that other talented shooters from around the globe didn’t win any medals at all.

“Coming out with silver is an accomplishment,”

he said. “I felt I was going to win, but I didn’t know if it was going to be gold, silver, or bronze. I also had a feeling of being inadequate.”

The weight of the silver medal helps though.

“The medal is heavy,” Gong explained. “Which is something I appreciate. It makes you feel more accomplished.”

The P3 final consisted of a rapid-fire competition, where athletes shot a series of five shots. The scores are hit-or-miss. A hit is scored 10.2 or higher.

Gong, who walks with a cane, had 28 total hits, a Paralympic final record. He beat Jungman Kim from South Korea for second place, but Gong’s 28 final score was two hits behind China’s Chao Yang, who snagged gold.

Gong also claimed an eighth-place finish in the Paralympics’ P4 mixed 50m pistol competition.

Waves basketball’s

Guard won the conference’s Freshman of the Year twice, scored 27 in loss to nationally ranked Gonzaga

By McKENZIE JACKSON Special to The Malibu Times

Pepperdine Waves men’s basketball player Jaxon Olvera closed 2024 in a high-scoring fashion.

The freshman guard scored 27 points in Pepperdine’s 89-82 loss to the Gonzaga Bulldogs, ranked 19th nationally, on Dec.

Gong suffers from Surfer’s myelopathy, a nontraumatic spinal cord injury associated with hyperextension of the back, caused by a surf outing two months into his freshman year at Malibu High School in 2013. He was homeschooled after the accident.

Gong began shooting with the Bridget Shooting Team La Puente, east of Downtown Los Angeles, in 2017. The team’s shooting coach, In Kim, who passed away last month, convinced Gong, whom he had known for several years, to begin shooting competitively.

After Gong’s silver medal victory, Kim told Shooting Sports USA he was proud of Gong’s success.

“His dedication and hard work have truly paid off, and his winning a medal is a testament to his strength and resilience,” Kim said.

Gong, a two-time Paralympian, moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, in order to train at Team USA’s facility before the 2020 Paralympics. Gong’s family has moved from Malibu to the San Gabriel Valley, but he still visits Malibu. His mother still practices Chinese medicine in the city.

Gong has won medals in a variety of international competitions since making his competitive shooting debut at the 2019 World Shooting Para Sport Championships.

He considers himself more of a gun collector than shooter but is shooting for the bullseye in the sport.

“I love shooting,” Gong said. “When I started in the sport, I had a goal to become a world champion and paralympic champion. I’m not quite there but it is getting close.”

Olvera doubles up on WCC honors in December

30 at Pepperdine’s Firestone Fieldhouse. Olvera’s scorning barrage closed out a month in which he won the West Coast Conference Freshman of the Week honor twice.

The 6-foot-5 Olvera scored in a variety of ways — jump shots, three-pointers, and layups — against the Bulldogs. He made 21 of 21 shots including consecutive buckets with two minutes left in the contest to slice Gonzaga’s lead to four points.

The 27 points was a season high for Olvera and his fifth double figure scoring game of the Waves 2024-25 campaign.

He was named the conference’s Freshman of the Week on Dec. 16, two days after he scored 10 points on 5-of-8 shooting

in the Waves’ 86-76 victory over Northern Arizona.

Olvera won the WCC honor again on Dec. 23. He dropped 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting in Pepperdine’s 85-46 win over UC Davis. Olvera started for the first time in his college career that game.

Olvera scored four points in Pepperdine’s 71-41 loss to Saint Mary’s on Jan. 2. Two days later, he scored 19 points in the Waves’ 87-70 triumph over Pacific.

The Waves have a 7-10 record heading into their home game against Loyola Marymount on Saturday at 7 p.m.

The squad hosts San Francisco on Jan. 16 and Saint Mary’s on Jan. 18 at the same time.

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Pepperdine freshman Jaxon Olvera drives to the basket against UC Davis on his way to scoring 15 points in the

Waves’ 85-46 win. Photo by Jeff Golden