The Malibu Times • June 1, 2023

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City of Malibu Fiscal Year 2023–24

Proposed Budget is little changed from last year

Sandwiched between Zuma Beach and Zuma Lagoon, Westward Beach is about a mile-long strip of clear skies and smooth sand. With parking right to the beach, Westward Beach is undoubtedly one of the most accessible beaches in Malibu.

In 2021, Westward Beach was officially entered into the Blue Flag program as a pilot site. Before applying for the honor, Westward Beach had to meet more than 30 criteria related to those categories. Last month, Westward Beach was given that award and on Thursday, May 25, prominent leaders gathered at Westward Beach to commemorate this prestigious designation.

Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbor Director Gary Jones recognized and introduced the speakers for the Blue Flag Ceremony on ursday afternoon.

Guilty verdict reached in Malibu Creek State Park murder trial

Anthony Rauda found guilty in high-profile case; the verdict brings closure to years-long reign of terror in Malibu Creek State Park

Retro Malibu Barbie cafes transport East Coast diners

that, “As soon as you step into our trendy cafe, you’ll be transported to 1970s Malibu, California, with a sea of poptimistic Barbie colors (think pink), laid-back beachy motifs, and lots of retro glam. Soak up the Cali vibes.”

If you happen to be in New York or Chicago in the near future, homesick for Malibu, there’s now a solution t— promoters promise

According to Bucket Listers, a digital media brand company, “ e Malibu Barbie Cafe allows guests to experience the ultimate form of Barbie-inspired dining.”

Anthony Rauda, the man dubbed as the Malibu Creek State Park shooter, has been convicted of the murder of Tristan Beaudette, a scientist from Irvine. is verdict marks a signi cant milestone in a case that held the community in a state of terror for years. After a tense three-day deliberation, the jury in downtown Los Angeles pronounced the 46-year-old Rauda guilty of the second-degree murder of 35-yearold Beaudette.

Tristan Beaudette was brutally shot while sleeping in a tent with

his two young daughters during a camping trip in 2018. is event, a horrifying addition to a string of sniper shootings that began in 2016, sparked a wave of fear among visitors and locals alike. e court also found Rauda guilty of three counts of attempted murder related to this shooting spree in

and around the park.

Rauda’s charges included two counts of attempted murder involving Beaudette’s daughters and another man whose camper was hit during the harrowing shooting spree. e prosecution had initially set their sights on a rst-degree

Get to know our city commissioners: Josh Spiegel, Public Safety Commission

City Councilmember Paul Grisanti for four years.

sure our community gets better [at handling disasters].”

Back on April 26, the Malibu City Council took its rst look at the Proposed Budget for the 2023/24 Fiscal Year, which was prepared by sta for its consideration. It was the rst of four planned public sessions at the council and council subcommittee levels to review the budget. e most recent session was the Strategic Planning Workshop held last Wednesday, May 24, in order to provide feedback and direction to city sta as they all work towards nalizing the budget.

According to the sta report, “The FY 2023-24 Proposed

INSIDE

this week

Boys & Girls Club of Malibu unveils Kindness Mural | B1

Opinion A2 News Briefs A3 Sheri ’s Department arrests drivers and impounds exotic cars for reckless driving on PCH

Calendar A4

Events

Local News . . . . . . . . . A7 Malibu Little League parade and snack shack will return on Closing Day

Real Estate A8

• Improvements for the Marvin Braude Beach Trail have reached the nish line

was appointed to the Public Safety Commission on Jan. 11, 2021, by

When asked why he was interested in being on that particular commission, Spiegel said in a phone interview, “I’ve always had a desire to serve the community, and I rst got my feet wet by being on the Parks & Recs Commission. But after the Woolsey Fire and the formation of re brigades, I got interested in public safety, and wanted to make

There are several goals that Spiegel hopes the commission will make progress on during his tenure: “Pacific Coast Highway is always a concern, with the loss of life there. We all know someone who has been impacted … I’d like disaster preparedness to be much better than before Woolsey ... and I’d like to see a permanent tow yard in Malibu.”

In addition, in terms of public safety, Spiegel would like to see a better water infrastructure in Malibu, in the event of an earthquake, and an upgrade of water storage tanks in general. He’s also a big supporter of continued Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in the community. “ e next disaster is going to come, we just don’t know when,” he said.

• Waves golfers, tennis players named All-American

Malibu native Josh Spiegel

(From Left) Blue Flag USA Program Coordinator Annie Mercer, Malibu City Councilmember Marianne Riggins, Mayor Bruce Silverstein, and City Councilmembers Doug Stewart and Paul Grisanti hold the Blue Flag at Westward Beach. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT.

Tristan Beaudette, right, is shown with his family in an undated photo. Beaudette was killed by Anthony Rauda while camping at Malibu Creek State Park in 2018. Contributed

By JIMY TALLAL Special to The Malibu Times

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City Council, sta recognize Kristin Riesgo as the new community service director Council motions to bring back the Sea View Hotel project after taking no action on April 24

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Exposing Corruption

Dear Editor,

On May 11, the Times published a piece about my public disclosure of “ex parte” communication, a requirement of all planning commissioners. e particular disclosure concerned a “quid pro quo” proffered to me by a Mr. Rudzki (who I don’t know personally). He was acting as an agent for his friend, a development applicant. Your writer, Ms. Tallal, did tell me that he would deny my report; however, she did not give me even a hint that your paper would provide him several column inches in which to make a series of false, defamatory accusations against me. Nor did she ask me for any clari cation of any of it. You folks can do better.

For the record, I stand by the contents of my required disclosure.

I took an oath to perform my duties “well and faithfully,” and I strive to do that. I thank the many who have expressed their faith in my integrity,

Community comes together for free screening of ‘21 Miles in Malibu’ at Malibu

Blu s Park

Outdoor screening and Q&A highlight and discuss the dangers of Paci c Coast Highway

SCOTT DITTRICH OPINION COLUMNIST

Ihope everyone read last week’s Left-Right column addressing the budget talks between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Don Schmitz really nailed it. Both political parties have been spending like a teenager with a stolen credit card and if this isn’t stopped, our country will su er greatly. Fortunately, it appears that McCarthy and Biden have struck a deal. While this eliminates the threat of default, at best it only marginally reduces the rate of growth of our national debt.

Westward Beach receives Blue Flag USA Award e ag will be raised during a public ceremony on May 25 and will y through Sept. 30

and hope that others who might be interested will come to understand the situation accurately.

Kraig Hill, Planning Commissioner Malibu resident for nearly 50 years

Irresponsible attacks

Dear Editor,

As the former mayor of Fort Lee, New Jersey, I witnessed political corruption rsthand. e chief of police frequently entertained members of organized crime in his o ce; a major drug tra cker was arrested and then miraculously let go; our tax collector hadn’t led his income tax for over a decade; heads of departments did not show up for work, and so on.

Based on evidence of actual corruption, I got rid of the chief, the town judge, the tax collector, and two department heads. And when I was o ered a $500,000 bribe by the ma a fronting for developers, I reported the bribe, wore a wire, tes-

izens. e military is only 4% of our GDP, yet increasing threats from China, not to mention the war in Europe, point to a growing threat.

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ti ed in federal court, and six people were found guilty and served time. Fortunately, Fort Lee has not experienced this kind of corruption since I left o ce almost 50 years ago. Clearly, I have no patience for public corruption, but I also have no patience for baseless accusations against honorable public servants. It is di cult for me to comprehend the loose and irresponsible charges of corruption by a few people in Malibu who will not rest until they unearth or fabricate some nefarious behavior by public o cials.

Several years ago, outgoing City Councilmember Je erson Wagner submitted an outrageous a davit charging political corruption here in Malibu. e a davit was based on nothing but hearsay, and his own recollection of being o ered a bribe 10 years prior to his sub-

mitting the a davit. He remembered everything about the bribe but somehow could not recall who tried to bribe him. Our city spent over $100,000 to have these charges investigated by a reputable law rm, which found no evidence of corruption, and in fact concluded that our city was well served by its public o cials.

Now some local individuals who previously disparaged our public servants without cause are appearing once again to charge Skylar Peak, who has served our city with distinction, of a con ict of interest because Skylar did electrical work on a house he voted for while on the Council over four years ago. ese people don’t seem to know what constitutes a con ict of interest. For one thing, this would not be a con ict of interest because of

the intervening four years between Skylar’s vote and his doing electrical work on the home. But the fact that the ownership of the house has changed since Skylar’s vote makes the charges even more ludicrous. Our city attorney ruled that there was no con ict, but that does not stop those who wish to nd corruption under every rock.

It is di cult enough to attract good people to volunteer for our boards and commissions, but when public servants are needlessly and irresponsibly attacked, it makes the task far more arduous. ose few people who insist on casting aspersions without any semblance of legitimate proof do a grave disservice to our community.

Burt Ross, Malibu

Upcoming concert to feature the music of Malibu composer Maria Newman ‘Caritas’ will celebrate healing and those who heal

e consequences of an increasing debt is eventual economic disaster and the end of American prosperity. Our kids or grandkids will slowly slide into ird World status, and not just economically, since it is our economic strength that leads to military superiority. If we fail to turn things around and reduce — yes, reduce — the imbalance between revenue and spending, in a few years expenditures on interest payments will overtake spending on defense. is path will further erode the dollar as the world’s reserve currency and more countries will abandon the petrodollar to purchase oil. It is these two metrics that have allowed our pro igate de cit spending.

Over half the federal budget goes to Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, and other so-called “entitlements” — promises made to our cit-

We could, of course, slash government discretionary spending. But even McCarthy’s rather timid proposals caused the Democrats to become apoplectic. While most people agree that spending has been out of control under Biden and has led to in ation, non-defense discretionary spending is but 15 percent of the budget, so even painful cuts in the context of a divided body politic won’t get us far. Cutting back on government programs and raising taxes would need to be severe to make much of a dent in our growing debt. e reality is that under both Democrat and Republican administrations the government spends more than we take in.

e left always wants more government spending and taxes, but counterintuitively, when President Trump lowered taxes (wisely kept in place by President Biden) it led to the government taking in more money, con rming supply side economic theory — the La er curve — that says lowering taxes leads to more economic activity and thus more tax revenue. Historically, revenue increased under both Presidents Reagan and Kennedy when they cut taxes. President Obama initially wanted to raise the then 15 percent capital gains tax to 25 percent, but his advisors warned that this would result in less revenue, not more. ere are, however, smart changes

to our tax code that would result in more tax revenue to the government. ese include dropping the carried interest loophole that is an accounting trick bene ting only a few hedge fund managers, lowering the capital gains rate for assets held for very long time periods, and eliminating the subsidies for ethanol production from corn that have no bene t to the environment. More on these in another discussion.

For starters the Republicans, who seem to scream the loudest about de cits when the Democrats are in power, should give the current Democrat president authority for a permanent line item veto. But most important, each representative in Congress knows we must reform Social Security for future retirees. President and now candidate Trump says he will never touch Social Security, but when the program started in 1935, typical life expectancy was 65, the same age

to qualify. Today Americans live into their 80s and 90s. If we don’t restructure, Social Security runs out of money in 2033 and Medicare 2031, resulting in cuts up to 40 percent.

e real solution is growth. Today the economy is expanding by less than one percent, if at all. If, however, we could average 3 percent as under Trump prior to the pandemic and lockdowns, while holding to the deal struck between President Biden and Speaker McCarthy that limits spending increases to 1 percent, and then we reform entitlements, in a few years we could see the de cit disappear. e poorest Americans would see paychecks increase, our military would be unassailable, and we would have the resources to devote to the environment and other projects. Compare this to a situation where we pay 20 percent or 30 percent of our GDP on interest on the national debt, social security bene ts

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are cut in half, favored programs are starved of money, and our defenses are weak. To grow the economy also requires cutting bureaucratic regulations that discourage investment and innovation.

On a state level, high tax states like California and New York keep raising taxes, especially on high-income earners, who happen to also have the most exibility as to where they live. If you own multiple homes it is fairly easy to establish your state of residence someplace like Florida, which has no income tax. e consequence of 500,000 taxpaying citizens plus many businesses leaving our state and the loss of a congressional district should be a wake-up call to Governor Gavin Newsom and our legislature.

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Tra c & Law Enforcement

• California Coastal Commission

Pepperdine University Report

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The Malibu Times, along with the Malibu Chamber of Commerce, look to make each meeting informative and engaging, allow for open conversations and an in-depth look at what is important to the community and keep everyone well informed. We look forward to seeing you.

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SIRENS

The following incidents were reported between:

MAY 1 - MAY 6

 5/1 | Petty eft

A beach bag and a passport was stolen from a visitor at Zuma Beach. e victim went swimming for 10 minutes, and upon return, their beach bag and passport was stolen from where they were sitting.

 5/5 | Beach burglary

A vehicle parked near Topanga Beach was broken into and ransacked. e victim said they hid their key nearby, went sur ng, and upon return, their vehicle was ransacked and their key was missing. e victim received a noti cation of a $20,000 transaction made at an Apple Store and Louis Vuitton. ere were no security cameras available for evidence.

 5/6 | Petty theft

A vehicle parked near Topanga State Beach was broken into and ransacked. e victim placed their key in the magnetic lock box underneath the vehicle, went sur ng, but upon return, the lock box was missing and their vehicle was ransacked. e victim received a noti cation of an attempt charge of $7,000 and a $500 withdrawal was made in their credit cards in Santa Monica. ere were no security cameras available for evidence.

 5/6 | Burglary

A safe worth $500 and an estimated $233,000 worth of jewelry was stolen from a home in Malibu. e victims said the key pad for the security system was damaged. e victim had security cameras, but they were not working at the time of the incident. A can of pepper spray and a pair of gloves were left behind and were collected for evidence.

pect that this may be her second litter. P-77 has previously crossed both freeways and spent short periods in the Santa Monica and Santa Susana Mountains.

e father of the new litter is presently unknown, but since NPS biologists are not currently following an adult male in the Simi Hills, they suspect the father came from the Santa Susana Mountains and then went back.

Litter of three female kittens discovered in Simi Hills

National Park Service (NPS) biologists announced a few days ago that mountain lion P-77 gave birth to a litter of three female kittens in the Simi Hills — an area between the Santa Monica and Santa Susana Mountains. e kittens are now christened P-113, P-114, and P-115.

While the mother was out hunting, scientists located the kittens in a dense patch of poison oak in the middle of an area with large boulders on May 18. ey said all three kittens appeared healthy and were about 24 days old, based on when P-77 rst arrived at the site.

e mother is estimated to be 5 or 6 years old, and was rst captured in the Simi Hills in November 2019. She established her adult home range in this smaller habitat patch between the 101 and 118 freeways. Biologists sus -

“It’ll be interesting to learn how these kittens use the landscape once they get older and disperse, particularly whether they decide to stay in the Simi Hills or cross freeways to enter larger natural areas.” said Je Sikich, the lead eld biologist of the NPS mountain lion study. “It’s encouraging to see reproduction in our small population of mountain lions, especially after all the mortalities we’ve documented in the last year.”

Sheriff’s Department arrests drivers and impounds exotic cars for reckless driving on PCH

On May 21, Sheri ’s deputies monitoring tra c on PCH in Malibu observed a Porsche, a Lamborghini, and a Ferrari weaving through tra c at high speeds. Due to the danger they posed to motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists, the deputy arrested the drivers for reckless driving and impounded their vehicles for 30 days. Residents can report street racing and related activity

in Malibu to the CHP by calling (323) 259-3200. Report suspected intoxicated drivers by calling 911.

Construction to begin on Malibu’s Traffic Signal Synchronization Project on PCH

Construction is expected to begin in June on the Paci c Coast Highway (PCH) Tra c Signal Synchronization Project, marking a major milestone in the city’s most signi cant measure to date to improve tra c safety and mobility on PCH. PCH is one of California’s most scenic state highways, used by millions of visitors per year, but it is also Malibu’s Main Street. PCH safety and mobility are one of the most important quality-of-life issues in our community. According to the Sheri ’s Department, excessive speed is the most commonly cited tra c violation. Speeding and improper turns are the most common contributing factors to collisions, both of which will be directly addressed by the Tra c Signal Synchronization Project.

e project, which is estimated to take more than one year to complete, will install communication lines between the existing tra c signals on PCH from Topanga Canyon Boulevard to John Tyler Drive to synchronize the signals to existing tra c conditions. e new tra c signals will be connected to the Caltrans Trafc Management Center, allowing Caltrans to operate the signals and the signal system remotely. New equipment will capture actual tra c data and send it to

OBITUARIES

bu’s natural beauty.

John was born in Wichita, Kansas, but moved to California in 1950 to attend Caltech, where he earned a B.S. in engineering. After receiving a Ph.D. from Cornell, he began a long career with McDonnell Douglas, where he worked on both defense and space exploration projects.

the tra c signal controllers. e system will contain state-of-the art software that can immediately adjust the tra c signal timing to actual tra c volume conditions, which will help alleviate congestion on PCH.

e city’s contractor will be using the city’s vacant parcel on Civic Center Way, PCH, and Webb Way for staging and storing vehicles and materials, employee and construction vehicle parking, and a temporary construction ofce. Using this area will make the project faster and more e cient, and reduce construction vehicle tra c on PCH and Malibu Canyon. Per the city’s requests, the contractor will install a temporary fence and screening, and has committed to keep the location clean during construction.

Opening reception for ‘Expressions,’ by Jane Seymour, set at City Hall on June 4

e City of Malibu Arts Commission invites all of Malibu to the free opening reception of the city’s next public art exhibition in the Malibu City Gallery, “Expressions,” by Jane Seymour, on Sunday, June 4, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at Malibu City Hall.

“Jane Seymour’s wide variety of works in di erent media has been featured in galleries around the country and overseas, and we are

proud to host her work here in Malibu,” Mayor Bruce Silverstein said in a press release. “I applaud the Malibu Arts Commission for continuing to nd interesting, relevant artists and subject matter for the city’s art exhibitions in the Malibu City Gallery. I hope everyone in Malibu can come and enjoy the exhibition.”

Since 2000, Seymour has exhibited in numerous galleries and venues nationwide and in Canada and has accepted select private commissions. “Expressions” showcases a variety of delicate watercolors, colorful, vibrant oil paintings, and ne art bronze sculptures. Seymour began painting over three decades ago during a personal challenge. Her art became the expression of a private healing process from which she emerged as an accomplished, passionate painter.

e exhibition will be on display from May 22 to June 30. City Hall is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. e public opening reception will feature live music by “A Call 2Peace” and refreshments, and Seymour will be on hand to discuss her work. RSVPs are not needed for this free event, or to visit the gallery.

For more information about the exhibition, visit the Malibu Arts Commission website: www.MalibuArtsCommission.org/Seymour.

John K. Wall, 90, passed away on March 13th, 2023, joining his beloved wife Joyce on what he always called “the long walk.” He is remembered by those he left behind as a creative and expansive thinker; a droll storyteller; a wise and supportive father, grandfather, mentor, and friend; and a tireless defender of Mali-

In 1960, John married Joyce Brickman. ey moved to Malibu Park when only one stoplight stood between Trancas and Topanga. e Walls joined the Malibu Township Council, were founding members of the Malibu Methodist Church, and in 1970 worked to defeat a proposed “Malibu Freeway.”

In the 1980s, the Walls helped spearhead the ght for Malibu Cityhood, believing that incorporation was the best way to protect the area’s rural character.

Later John played a key role in developing Malibu’s general plan; brought his cool head and engineering expertise to everything from tra c congestion to ood control; served on Arson Watch; and sold avocados at the Malibu Farmer’s Market.

In the 1970s, John and Joyce embarked on what would become a lifelong project--designing and building their dream home. John spent countless weekends tending his orange and avocado trees, killing rattlesnakes with the help of his dog Cleo, and regaling the family and friends who gathered there over the years. e Woolsey Fire consumed the house in 2018. John rebuilt it and spent his nal months there.

John is survived by four children and many grandchildren. e family will hold a celebration of life on June 4th.

JOHN K. WALL 1932 – 2023

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THU JUN 1

BRICK BUILDERS CLUB AT THE MALIBU LIBRARY

Come enjoy a monthly event at the Malibu Library for creative play with bricks on ursday, June 1, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. We provide the bricks, you bring the ideas and imagination. Participants can build freely or participate in a fun building challenge. For ages 5-12 with parent or caregiver. Held at the Malibu Library meeting room.

SAT JUN 3

MALIBU LITTLE LEAGUE

PARADE

e Little League Parade has returned to Malibu. e parade starts at 8:15 a.m. and begins at the Chipotle parking lot at Cross Creek and will go up to Our Lady of Malibu/Webster School. Spectators can line up with chairs, bubbles, and cheer with horns and signs. e lineup begins at 7:45 a.m. to guarantee parking.

SAT JUN 3

CHARMLEE WILDERNESS

PARK FULL MOON HIKE

Discover the nighttime magic of Charmlee Wilderness Park during the full moon. Experience one of Malibu’s best hiking venues and learn all about the natural surroundings

CALENDAR

on Saturday, June 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. Participants should feel comfortable walking on uneven terrain for 90 minutes. Hiking boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes are recommended. Bring water and dress in layers. For ages 4 and up. Pre-registration required.

Sun JUN 4

JANE SEYMOUR ART EXHIBITION RECEPTION

“Expressions” by Jane Seymour showcases a variety of delicate watercolors, colorful, vibrant oil paintings, and ne art bronze sculptures. Jane began painting over three decades ago during a personal challenge. Her art became the expression of a private healing process from which she emerged as an accomplished, passionate painter. e reception will be on Sunday, June 4, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at the Malibu City Gallery at Malibu City Hall. e reception will feature live music by A Call 2Peace and refreshments. e exhibition will be on display from May 22 to June 30, and open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SAT JUN 3-4

BEACH BLANKET BOOK SALE

e Friends of the Malibu Library are having a summer

“Beach Blanket Booksale” on Saturday, June 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. ey will have tons of books for all ages as well as CDs and DVDs all for $1 plus specials priced as marked as well as a fun backdrop for a photo op.

SUN JUN 4

HIKE WITH THE MALIBU DEMOCRATIC CLUB e Malibu Democratic Club

is hosting a hike on Sunday, June 4. e hike begins at 11 a.m. at the Malibu Creek State Park Trailhead. Meet at the Trailhead parking lot o Las Virgenes Road. en meet for lunch/drinks at 1 p.m. at e Rock Store, 30354 Mulholland Highway. (Each person responsible for their own tab.) You can attend one or both activities, with RSVP required at tinyurl.com/hike060423. For more info email Info@ MalibuDemocraticClub.org.

WED JUN 7

‘BAMBINO: AN OPERA FOR BABIES’ AT THE MALIBU LIBRARY

Join the Malibu Library on Wednesday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. for the annual “BambinO: An Opera for Babies.” is groundbreaking opera was created by LA Opera to engage babies with beautiful and comforting sights and sounds. In BambinO’s world of soft pillows and gentle music, participation is encouraged! For ages 3 and under, with parent or caregiver. e performance lasts about 40 minutes. is is a very interactive experience. Each baby must be accompanied by one adult within the performance space. Any additional adults will be seated very closely nearby.

Thu JUN 8

BLOOD DRIVE AT CITY HALL

e City of Malibu will be hosting a Community Blood Drive on ursday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at City Hall (23825 Stuart Ranch Road). roughout the COVID-19 pandemic, blood donations and blood supplies had fallen due to facility closures, stay-athome orders and other impacts.

Donated blood is needed every day for surgeries, emergencies, and regular medical procedures, and is needed for any natural or human-made disasters. With COVID-19 rates continuing to improve, the city is proud to once again safely resume this life-saving activity. Sign up on the Red Cross website with code “CityofMalibu.” For more information, call (818) 2003445.

SAT JUN 10

PUBLIC SAFETY EXPO

e city’s annual Public Safety Expo is scheduled for Saturday, June 10, at Malibu City Hall. Learn how to get started on, or improve your preparedness for wild res, earthquakes, and other disasters. e free event will feature presentations from the California Insurance Commissioner on wild re insurance and from the LA County Fire Department on brush clearance. Take a ride in an earthquake simulator that recreates a realistic and educational experience of a major earthquake inside a house, highlighting the need to make your home more earthquake safe.

TUE JUN 13

SPEAKER SERIES: DIANE PETERSON AND LESLIE

KLINGER

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 13, at 7 p.m. for Showcase: Local Author Series. is program features local authors Diane Peterson and Leslie Klinger. ey’ll both speak about their recent books, then have a facilitated Q&A. Since Diane is a regular at the Malibu Library Speaker Series, it’s extra special to welcome her as a participant.

TUE JUN 15

BUBBLEMANIA AND CO. AT THE MALIBU LIBRARY

Join the Malibu Library on ursday, June 15, for the “Bubblologist,” a bubble show on the science and fun of bubbles with shimmering waves of soap lms, rainbow bubbles, big bubbles, small bubbles, square bubbles, triangle bubbles, bubbles within bubbles, bubbles bouncing on bubbles, and giant bubbles! In the grand nale, kids get the chance to be inside of a giant bubble. Learn about re ection, refraction, surface tension, and many other soap bubbles properties. For ages 5-12 with parent or caregiver. In the meeting room from 3:30 to 4:40 p.m.

SAT JUN 17

TOPANGA LAGOON RESTORATION PROJECT PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING

e Resource Conservation District is hosting a public information meeting on June 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Palisades Charter High School, 15777 Bowdoin St. Join the organizations behind the restoration of Topanga Lagoon to hear about the background, current status and future of this important project. To RSVP, visit: eventbrite.com/e/topangalagoon-restoration-projectpublic-information-meetingtickets-631048782897.

SAT JUN 17

HHW/E-WASTE COLLECTION

Properly dispose of certain types of household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronic waste on Satuday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the City Hall upper parking lot. All containers must be clearly labeled to identify the contents. e maximum amount of paint/motor oil accepted is 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip.

e city schedules its events on the 3rd Saturday in February, April, June, August, and

October. Rain cancels event.

tue JUN 20

RIDE A WAVE WITH MALIBU SURFING ASSOCIATION

Come ride a wave and honor international surf day with the Malibu Sur ng Association at First Point Dume in Malibu. Enjoy a potluck and special guests with Jerico Poppler, Jim Kempton Author of Women on Waves, Pro Short Boarder Allen Sarlo and Andy Lyon and Long Board Pro Surder Mary Osborne. All surfers and surf clubs, long and Litshort are welcome. For more information visit, malibusur ngassociation on Instagram.

ONGOING

CERT TRAINING COURSE e City of Malibu is o ering the next round of the highly popular Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. e series of seven classes will be held on ursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m., April 13 through May 25, in the Multipurpose Room at Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road.

CREATIVE WRITING COURSE AT THE MALIBU LIBRARY

Bring Out Your Inner Writer: Creative Writing will be o ered from Tuesday, June 6, through July 18 (no class July 4) from 2:15 to 3:45 p.m. at the Malibu Senior Center at City Hall. $5 per class. In this 6-week free-form class, students learn to use writing as a tool for personal expression, creativity, and healing. Students explore creative writing techniques, fun prompts, timed writing exercises, and thoughtful listening to encourage students to let words ow and see what evolves. No experience is necessary. Bring pens, notebooks, and an open mind. Instructed by Tracy Katz.

FARMERS MARKET

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

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION

SITTING GROUP

e Malibu Mindfulness

Meditation Group meets ursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. for a group sit and chat in Point Dume. ey are led by longtime local resident Michael Kory, who has been practicing Mindfulness Meditation for over 12 years and recently graduated a twoyear teacher training program. Everyone is welcome whether you are an experienced meditator or are a complete newbie. ere are many bene ts to be had both from giving yourself the gift of learning how to quiet the mind, and doing it in a group with the support of others. If you wish to attend, please email mmm@budharma.com for more info.

BALLET SLIM AND TRIM

Develop better posture and improve balance, exibility, and circulation during this onehour class. Class is ursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Michael Landon Community Center. e instructor will also focus on body awareness, coordination, and stretching techniques. Please wear workout clothes and ballet shoes. No experience is necessary. Sign up at MalibuCity.org/Register to register for the month or pay a $5 drop-in rate, space permitting.

TAP/JAZZ DANCE COMBO

Enter stage right to the senior center’s new dance program. e class will consist of jazz warmups and stretches, followed by routines. Every dance taught will be straight from a Broadway musical. Instructed by Ann Monahan. Class is ursdays from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Michael

Landon Community Center. No experience is necessary. Register for the month or pay a $5 dropin rate, space permitting.

CARDIO SALSA AND STRETCH

An energetic Latin dance workout that incorporates salsa, cha-cha, and merengue in an easy-to-follow format. e cooldown will include stretching to relax the body. No dance experience necessary. Instructed by Jackline Daneshrad. e program is held on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Michael Landon Center at Malibu Blu s Park. Sign up at MalibuCity.org/Register to register for the month, or pay a $5 drop-in rate, space permitting.

MAT PILATES PLUS

Relax, refresh, and build core strength. Sessions are ursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Michael Landon Community Center at Malibu Blu s Park. Please bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. Sign up at MalibuCity. org/Register to register for the month, or pay a $5 drop-in rate, space permitting.

SENIOR STRETCH AND STRENGTH

Class is organized on Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Participants will focus on exibility, balance, circulation, muscle tone, and breathing techniques. Class will be held outdoors at the Malibu Senior Center. Register for the month or pay a $5 drop-in rate. For additional information contact (310) 456-2489, Ext. 357, or visit Malibucity.org/ SeniorCenter.

MAT YOGA

Learn new poses, increase exibility, and practice stretching techniques in a calm and relaxing environment. Bring your own yoga mat. Instructed by Daya Chrans. Class is organized on Tuesdays at the Senior Center at Malibu City Hall from 1 to 2 p.m. Sign up at MalibuCity. org/Register to register for the month or pay a $5 drop-in rate, space permitting.

CHAIR YOGA

Yoga is a wonderful way to stretch the body and calm the mind. is class helps you develop a strong and exible spine, feel ease in your joints, and be steady in your balance. Get t while you sit! Join this peaceful hour of exercise. Instructed by Daya Chrans. Class is organized on Mondays at the Senior Center at Malibu City Hall from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

RELAX THROUGH COLORING

Did you know that coloring helps relieve stress? Join a free coloring program led by Judy Merrick at the Senior Center at Malibu City Hall on Wednesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. RSVP by calling the Malibu Senior Center at (310) 4562489, Ext. 357.

CHOIR

Join an upbeat choir group and learn the fundamentals of singing and performing di erent styles of music. Group meets at Malibu City Hall Senior Center on Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. is is a great opportunity for socialization, self-expression, and learning through music. All levels are welcome. Instructed by Laura DeMieri Fercano. $5 per class.

KNITTING

Knitting with Sheila Rosenthal is organized every Monday and Friday at the Senior Center at Malibu City Hall from 9 to 10:30 a.m. is is an ongoing drop-in complimentary program. No experience is required. Please bring your own size 8 needles and one skein of yarn.

Local artists sought to submit artwork for the city’s next public art exhibition

In tribute to Malibu’s deep roots in sur ng culture, the City of Malibu Arts Commission invites local Malibu artists to submit artwork for consideration to be featured in the next public art exhibition in the Malibu City Gallery, “Shifting Tides.”

Sur ng is in Malibu’s DNA, and Malibu has played an important role in the global history and culture of sur ng, making it a natural subject to inspire local artists.

The submission deadline is Wednesday, June 7. Submissions will only be accepted online at https://shiftingtides.artcall.org. Artists may submit one original work in any medium for consideration. Selected artists will be noti ed by June 19. For submission assistance, contact Brittany Saleaumua at (310) 456-2489, ext. 349.

e exhibition will be displayed in the Malibu City Gallery in City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, from July 17 through Aug. 25. e gallery is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the gallery is free.

e Malibu Arts Commission invites the community to the free opening reception on Sunday, July 16, at 12 p.m. e commission will celebrate the artists and Malibu’s surf culture with a live musical performance by “A Call 2Peace,” and complementary food and beverages.

For more information on the exhibition or the Malibu Arts Commission, visit www.MalibuArtsCommission.org/CallforArtists or email Community Services Director Kristin Riesgo at KRiesgo@MalibuCity.org.

Crime and safety update made to City Council

Sgt. Chris Soderlund, Malibu’s liaison from the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheri ’s Station, gave an update on crime and safety to the City Council on May 8. Soderlund reported that crime statistics were lower in Malibu. Year to date, Part 1 crimes, the most serious crimes, were down by 22 percent from the year before, according to Soderlund.

Summer Recreation Guide and City Newsletter available

e Summer Recreation Guide is available online and will be mailed to residents the week of April 24. e guide features upcoming summer programs o ered June through August, including Learn to Swim Lessons, Summer Day Camps, CineMalibu Community Movies in the Park, Outdoor Recreation at Charmlee Wilderness Park, Parent and Me Programs, Senior Programs and Excursions, and the Summer Coed Adult Softball League. Visit malibucity.org/335/Community-Services for details.

Afterschool

programs in partnership with the Malibu Boys & Girls Club run through June 1

Afterschool programs will continue through June 1 at Malibu and Webster elementary schools. e city will o er three classes: Animal Adventures, Basketball, and eater Improv, for students in grades TK through 5. Visit the community programs webpage (malibucity.org/communityprograms) for details and to register.

Malibu Film Society announces Emmy Awards Screening Series

As the Malibu Film Society works to make its return to Malibu, it has announced its rst ever Emmy Awards Screening Series, which will run from June 6-10, with a series of ve top contenders to screen at the Regency Agoura Hills Stadium 8, and more to come later this summer. Admission is free for members of MFS, with specially discounted tickets available for all other guests.

For titles, descriptions, dates, showtimes, and to reserve your seats, visit MalibuFilmSociety. org.

Community Blood Drive

Drive on ursday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at City Hall (23825 Stuart Ranch Road). roughout the COVID-19 pandemic, blood donations and blood supplies had fallen due to facility closures, stay-at-home orders, and other impacts. Donated blood is needed every day for surgeries, emergencies and regular medical procedures, and is needed for any natural or human-made disasters. With COVID-19 rates continuing to improve, the city is proud to once again safely resume this life-saving activity. Sign up on the Red Cross website with code “CityofMalibu.” For more information, call 818-200-3445.

Public Safety Expo scheduled for June 10

Save the date for the city’s annual Public Safety Expo on Saturday, June 10, at City Hall. Learn how to get started on, or improve your preparedness for wild res, earthquakes, and other disasters. e free event will feature presentations from the California Insurance Commissioner on wild re insurance and from the LA County Fire Department on brush clearance. e Fire Department will conduct a demonstration helicopter water drop. Numerous public safety agencies will have other demonstrations and will be displaying vehicles, including the Sheri ’s Department Bomb Squad, Fire Department, Lifeguard Division, and others.

at City Hall. e two-day course is funded through a California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Fire Prevention Grant. e course formed the basis for the city’s free Home Wild re Hardening Assessment service that provides homeowners with a checklist of easy steps to take to make their home and property less vulnerable to wild res. Applications for the course are due May 26. To apply, ll out the form on the Fire Safety webpage at malibucity.org/952/ Fire-Safety. For more information, contact Fire Safety Liaison Jerry Vandermeulen at jvandermeulen@malibucity.org or (310) 456-2489, ext. 244.

Public information meeting on Topanga Lagoon Restoration Project set for June 17

The Resource Conservation District is hosting a public information meeting on June 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Palisades Charter High School, 15777 Bowdoin St. Join the organizations behind the restoration of Topanga Lagoon to hear about the background, current status and future of this important project. To RSVP visit: eventbrite.com/e/ topanga-lagoon-restoration-project-public-information-meeting-tickets-631048782897. For more information on the minimum wage policy in the City of Malibu, visit malibucity.org.

Apply for Woolsey Fire Rebuild Fee waivers before June 30 deadline

e city continues to work to help Malibu residents rebuild homes destroyed in the devastating Woolsey Fire and urges homeowners to submit applications for rebuild fee waivers before the June 30 deadline. All required Planning Department applications for a project must be deemed complete by June 30. All required building permits must be pulled by Dec. 30. Fees will not be waived after Dec. 30. e fee waivers cover all city planning and building permit fees for properties that are being rebuilt as a “like-for-like” or “like-forlike plus 10%” rebuild and were used as a primary residence by the property owner as of Nov. 8, 2018. e City Council made Woolsey Fire rebuilding its top priority, after public safety, every year since the 2019-2020 budget, and has voted unanimously every year to extend the fee waivers, which now total $5.7 million in Woolsey Fire rebuild assistance. For more information and resources related to the fee waivers, and to submit an application, visit the Fee Waiver webpage at malibucity.org/958/ Fee-Waiver-Deadlines.

to be

held at City Hall on June 8

e City of Malibu will be hosting a Community Blood

Take a ride in an earthquake simulator that recreates a realistic and educational experience of a major earthquake inside a house, highlighting the need to make your home more earthquake safe.

e Expo is a great opportunity for kids to learn about emergency preparedness and meet public safety and law enforcement professionals in person. Learn about emergency and wild re preparedness products and services from the many participating vendors.

Free training on how to protect your home from wildfires set for June 14-15

e Public Safety Department will be hosting “Assessing Structures for Ignition Potential from Wild re,” a 16-hour course on how to protect homes and properties from wildfire from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) June 14 and 15

City of Malibu adopts the 2023 Los Angeles County Fire Code — Title 32

To provide the public with the best practices in addressing re prevention and emergency response, the City of Malibu adopted the 2023 Los Angeles County Fire Code on March 13. ese local amendments are a set of regulations that incorporate the latest research, technological advancements, and building industry standards for re prevention. With the adoption of the 2023 re code, the city prioritizes re safety when assessing plans for compliance and ensures that building permit applications and construction projects adhere to the revised standards.

City of Malibu demonstrates effective brush clearance techniques for fire safety

As wild re season approaches, the City of Malibu is emphasizing the importance of consistent and thorough brush clearance to protect homes and slow the spread of fires. The city’s fire safety liaisons are currently conducting annual brush clearance on the slopes above City Hall and using the opportunity to create a demonstration plot showcasing e ective techniques.

e demonstration plot highlights how native and non-native vegetation can be blended to enhance slopes, making them re-safe during re season while providing excellent erosion control during the rainy season. e technique involves reducing the volume of vegetation, trimming the limbs of the lower one-third of shrubs, and cutting limbs from the bottom 6 feet of trees. A mosaic pattern is created, retaining some vegetation to prevent erosion and leaving gaps between bunches of vegetation to limit the spread of horizontal res.

Most Malibu residents will receive brush clearance notices from the Los Angeles County Fire Department ahead of the June 1 deadline. For more information on brush clearance and re safety, please email FireSafety@MalibuCity.org or call (310) 456-2489.

Malibu Rebuild Statistics

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

Single Family Dwellings building permits issued — 254

• Single Family Dwellings complete — 126

Multifamily building permits issued — 18 units

• Multifamily building units complete — 12 units

Malibu Little League parade and snack shack will return on Closing Day

e temporary shack will open for the rst time, bringing back hot foods to league families

By EMMANUEL LUISSI

Special to The Malibu Times

Formerly a long-standing tradition, the Malibu Little League parade was enjoyed by generations and on Saturday June 3, the city will host the parade once again for the rst time in over 20 years.

The parade will kick off the league’s Closing Day, celebrating the children, the teams, and a successful season. e “Carnival”-themed celebration will feature face painting, photo booths, bounce house and the return of the snack shack to Malibu Blu s Park.

Spectators will be able to enjoy the parade from the designated spectator zone, taking the parking spaces in front of Malibu Library on Stewart Ranch Road.

Parks and Recreation Commissioner and Malibu Little League parent Alicia Peak spearheaded the e ort to bring the parade back to the city. She said the parade will be a celebration of the kids and all they accomplished this season, but also a celebration of community, and the e orts community members have made to bring back a special part of the city’s history.

“It is my honor to bring the Little League Parade back to the City of Malibu,” Peak said. “ is was such a staple in my childhood and I am so excited to share that with our community.”

Peak says she remembers being part of the parade as a child and recalled the happiness and excitement it brought. She said she is happy her children will now get to experience it.

“ ere will be smiles on 223 kids’ faces, permanent grins that are impossible to wipe o ,” Peak said. “ e joy that it brings these kids to be on a team, to decorate, and to be celebrated down the street with parents cheering for them, it’s a vibration.”

Malibu Little League President

Nick Shurgot said the parade will

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Spiegel did double duty for the Malibu community after being sworn in last July 19 as a member of the 10-person Homelessness Task Force, which is part of the Public Safety Department’s responsibilities. Although that task force was recently disbanded, he feels much was accomplished.

“We got a couple beds outside Malibu and are working closely with the Sheri ’s Department,” he said. “Frank Espinoza (of the LASD) is always boots on the ground. He’s out and about every day making contacts with the [unhoused] people. e city has made significant progress in getting unhoused people into housing.” Spiegel is a third-generation Malibu Realtor, investor, and resident. His father, Paul Spiegel, was a top broker in Malibu for more than 20 years and a previous president of the Malibu Association of Realtors. His mother, Gail Copley, has been a top agent for more than 25 years.

His grandfather, also a licensed real estate broker but really more of a real estate investor, bought up citrus orchards, and 25 or 30 bowling alleys, according to Josh.

“ e bowling alleys were always on great real estate in the center of a town,” he said.

After graduating from Malibu High School in 2001, Josh joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for six years while attending the University of Colorado at Boulder; where he earned degrees in economics and nance.

Following graduation, he went to work in the real estate sector,

mark a special day for not just the children of Malibu, but residents who experienced their own parades during their own childhoods.

“It’s an iconic piece of Little League that we’re bringing back and it’s great little league nostalgia for a lot of these guys who are now coaches and managers with their own kids in the league,” Peak said. “We’re just really excited to have the parade back and it’ll be something we’ll continue to build and make better and better.”

Peak explained that the parade would not have been possible without the support from city leaders across various departments and agencies.

She speci cally wanted to thank Rob DuBoux and Brandie Ayala from Malibu Public Works, Kristin Riesgo and Brittany Saleauma from Malibu Community Services, City of Malibu Recreation Supervisor Chris Orosz, Volunteer on Patrol Mark Russo, Sheri ’s Department Sergeant James C. Arens and Sher-

managing more than a million square feet of office space in Brentwood for Douglas Emmett. at was followed by a position scouting locations in Central America for an eco-resort, and then several years in commercial real estate brokering NNN building sales and leases.

After the national economic downturn of 2008, he said that over half the licensed realtors in Malibu quit, which he eventually saw as

iff’s Department Capt. Jennifer Seetoo for their support and commitment to bringing this tradition back to life.

Closing Day will also mark the return of another piece of Malibu Little League history, in the return of a snack shack to Malibu Blu s Park.

e temporary shack will open its doors for the rst time, bringing back hot foods like hamburgers and hot dogs to the families of Little League.

Shurgot said the return of the snack shack brings back an important piece of the league’s culture and identity.

“It’s a home base for the kids,” Shurgot said. “It’s the place for the kids to meet after the games, celebrate, and congregate socially. It’s the fun centerpiece of our Little League.”

Peak praised Shurgot for his commitment to the growth and success of Little League, but more

an opportunity to return to his hometown and take up the slack. After stints with Keller Williams Realty and Coldwell Banker, he and his mother, Gail Copley, became successful real estate partners at Sothebys International Realty, where he’s been a liated since 2017.

In his free time, Josh takes advantage of what Malibu has to o er in terms of sur ng, shing, scuba diving, and martial arts.

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importantly for the love he has for the game and the kids who play the game.

“After the pandemic, the league was falling apart and possibly wouldn’t have happened but he revived the whole thing,” she said. “He’s so inspirational. I always say that it takes teamwork to make the dream work, but in addition to that, we need a good leader, and Nick is an incredible leader.”

Closing day will host the nal Tee-Ball and AA wi e ball games of the season, followed by AAA

and Majors championship games, and will culminate with the Closing Day Ceremony where trophies will be awarded and All Star teams will be announced. Shurgot said he also envisions Closing Day as a celebration not just for the league and for the sport, but for the City of Malibu. He hopes the league can continue to shine within the community and bring even more kids and families to Malibu Blu s Park.

“I would love to see a lot of people from the community come out and

cheer us on and make this a bigger and bigger deal every year,” Shurgot said. “We want people to recognize we’re a big part of the community and keep growing our enrollment.” e parade will begin in the Malibu Village parking lot and is routed to go down Civic Center Way, ending at Webster Elementary. e parade will feature vehicle oats that will be decorated by parents and coaches. e parade will begin at 8:15 am and residents are urged to come out and cheer on the children of Malibu.

Improvements for the Marvin Braude Beach Trail have reached the nish line

Bicyclists can now safely cruise 22 miles along PCH between Will Rogers and Torrance County beaches

By SAMANTHA BRAVO

With the Marvin Braude Trail improvements, bicyclists now have 22 miles to ride along Paci c Coast Highway.

Los Angeles County Supervisor

Lindsey P. Horvath, County Public Works, and Beaches and Harbors held a ceremony on Wednesday, May 24, to celebrate the bike trail

improvements at Marvin Braude Trail at Will Rogers Beach. “ is is a project years in the making and so many community members have let us know that, and that’s why we’ve been hard at work make this possible,” Horvath said. “Investing in infrastructure is what helps keep people safe, but also to make sure that people can enjoy the beach.”

e Marvin Braude Bike Trail is a 22-mile path that stretches along the Los Angeles County coastline, from Will Rogers State Beach in Paci c Palisades to Torrance County Beach in Torrance.

e $6.5 million project connects the City of Santa Monica’s dedicated bikeway and pedestrian path through the City of Los Angeles to

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Will Rogers State Beach.

“ e opening of this updated portion is just in time for a busy summer season,” Beaches and Harbor Director Gary Jones said. “ e new pedestrian walkway will allow more people to safety travel from Will Rogers to many of our beaches.”

e Marvin Braude Bike Trail, partly known as e Strand, is a paved bikeway that winds along the oceanfront in Southern California. Open year-round, the bike path is popular for cycling, jogging, rollerblading, or simply enjoying a stroll.

“ ese visitors surf, swim, play beach volleyball and, of course, ride bicycles, it’s no secret that Marvin Braude bike path is the most popular beach along our beautiful coast,” Jones said. “ e opening of

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The City is working with partner agencies to help keep Malibu safe and clean for all to enjoy during the busy beach season

We urge all visitors who come to enjoy Malibu’s natural beauty to honor our efforts to protect our community’s safety, peace and quality of life

• Don’t drink and drive - designate sober drivers and use rideshares or taxis

• Keep your eyes on the road - don’t text and drive

• Slow down and watch for pedestrians and cyclists on PCH and cars pulling in and out of beach parking

• Pack it in, pack it out – dispose of your trash in trash containers, and if you see litter, please pick it up and throw it away in a trash container

• Alcohol, dogs and fires are prohibited on beaches in Malibu.

Residents can request assistance from CHP with street racing by calling 323-259-3200 Report suspected intoxicated drivers by calling 9-1-1 Sign up for the City’s emergency and traffic alerts at MalibuCity.org/News (scroll down to “Alert Center ”).

this updated portion is just in time for a busy summer season.”

Jones also acknowledged the recent award given to Westward Beach in Malibu. Westward Beach received the rst Blue Flags, in the continental United States.

e Blue Flag Program is an international awards program that promotes environmental education and information, environmental management, safety and services, social responsibility, and responsible tourism.

“We’re extremely pleased to say Westward Beach is the very rst beach on the United States West Coast to ever receive this distinguished award,” Jones said. “With the Blue Flag award and the Marvin Braude Bike Trail upgrades, it’s going to undoubtedly going to be a great summer for our LA beaches.”

In Malibu, cycling up and down PCH is known to be dangerous and hazardous. ere are a few dedicated bike paths such as the one near Zuma Beach, but with minimal

The “fast-casual restaurant” with a food menu created by Master Chef semi- nalist Becky Brown boasts items like the Beach Burger, Paci c Paradise Rainbow Pancakes, e Golden Coast CALI- ower Bowl, West Coast Wave Wedge Salad, California Dreamin’ Club Sandwiches, and “Anything is Possible Sundae” in addition to signature drinks.

e Malibu Barbie Cafe experience extends its magical universe to exclusive merchandise and a host of signature photo opportunities. Visitors can step into a lifesize Barbie doll box, feel the sand beneath their feet at the Malibu Barbie beach scene, and groove to iconic pop tunes, providing a truly immersive Barbie experience.

e Malibu Barbie Café has expanded its locations, with the New York outpost opening its doors on May 17 at 19 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038. Additionally, Barbie fans in Chicago can rejoice, as the Chicago Barbie Café is set to open on June 7 at 324 S. Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607. Each of these locations promises a unique, Barbie-centric experience that both children and adults will enjoy.

However, anyone looking for a Barbie experience closer to home won’t be disappointed as the “World of Barbie” has opened its doors in Santa Monica at Santa Monica Place, o ering a Barbie-themed extravaganza for enthusiasts of all ages. It boasts over ten interactive displays, including the Barbie Dreamhouse, Barbie Dream Camper, Barbie Interstellar Rocket, Barbie Sound Studio, and the Barbie Museum. Operating from Wednesday through Sunday, it provides an unforgettable experience that brings the iconic Barbie dreamhouse to life.

space between vehicles parked along PCH and vehicles traveling on the highway, cycling on PCH continues to be challenging.

“We see every day that bike paths are loved, we have heard and known for many, many years, the desire to extend it, but it’s a collaboration with a number of di erent entities,” Jones said. “Developing anything along the coastline is complicated, especially with the environment and climate, but if there’s a will, there’s a way, and that’s coming together and focusing on infrastructure, not just for the bene t of providing transportation but also the health bene ts, the recreation bene ts, the social bene ts, so we recognize that.”

ose in attendance were individuals from Los Angeles County Public Works, Los Angeles County Beaches and Harbor, and recreational enthusiasts.

Public Works Director Mark Pestrella provided a brief background on the bike path and its destination.

“We’ve de nitely got to get out of our cars in Los Angeles for a lot of di erent reasons and one of them is to save the environment,” Pestrella said. “Right now you can ride here to all the way to Torrance, that’s a heck of a ride, a lot of neat destinations on the way, a lot of communities on the way, and a lot of cultures that were inner connecting to make this bike plan.”

e event also took place during National Public Works Weeks and Horvath and Pestrella acknowledged all the Public Works, construction and planning team who help maintain the cities infrastructure.

“ ank you, espcially to our Public Works team, for your work on this project, and for all the work that you do to keep our community running,” Horvath said. “All of our LA County sta are so incredibly vital to the success of any program and any work we do in the county.”

To view upcoming projects, visit pw.lacounty.gov.

Every corner of the World of Barbie is meticulously designed to o er an immersive experience. Each room not only serves as a picture-perfect backdrop for photos but also houses plaques showcasing the history of Barbie. Both educational and inspirational, the exhibition provides a rich and informative journey through Barbie’s evolution for visitors of all ages.

For adults seeking a more grown-up Barbie experience, the World of Barbie o ers the ‘Sips after Sunset’ event, an adults-only a air with themed drinks and delicacies.

Whether you’re a Barbie collector, a fan, or just looking for a fun and unique experience, the World of Barbie has something to o er everyone.

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A couple of cyclists ride on the new and improved Marvin Braude Beach Trail during the Celebration and Community Bike Ride ceremony on Wednesday, May 24.

Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT

(Top photo) Los Angeles County Superisor Lindsey P. Horvath (center) leads the way in opening up the improved Marvin Braude Beach Trail. (Bottom photos) Horvath (left) and Public Works Director Mark Pestrella address the crowd before the ride.

Every corner of the “World of Barbie,” now at the Santa Monica Place, is meticulously designed to o er an immersive experience. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT

murder charge. However, Rauda was convicted of second-degree murder. e sentence hearing is due to take place on June 7. Meanwhile, Rauda is already serving time for prior convictions of assaulting two police o cers.

A central aspect of Rauda’s trial revolved around 10 attempted murder charges linked to a shooting and burglary spree that began in 2016. is spree, which sent shockwaves of fear through the community, cast a dark cloud over the usually tranquil Malibu

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the trial.

Creek State Park.

Rauda’s defense attempted to leverage the absence of Rauda’s DNA on cigarette butts found near the crime scene to create a sense of reasonable doubt. ey insisted that the jury “follow the law.” However, the prosecution dismissed this argument as a “red herring,” pointing out that the cigarette butts were found at a public campground, which means they had no direct connection to the case.

e prosecution began their case against Rauda on May 19. Key testimonies were heard from witnesses, including a man who had been camping at the park in 2016. is

Budget is a structurally balanced budget that is mainly status quo over the prior year. Revenues are continuing to grow, but the budget remains conservative.”

Ongoing operating revenues of $54.8 million will more than cover ongoing city operating expenses of $52.3 million.

In addition to that, there’s a General Fund Undesignated Reserve of $65.8 million, which is 119 percent of the annual operating budget. is exceeds the city’s goal of keeping at least 50 percent of the operating budget in reserve, and also exceeds the amount the city needs to retain the highest credit rating. Some council members have questioned whether that surplus couldn’t be put to better use by the city.

e Proposed Budget for FY 2023-24 includes a Capital Improvement Project plan that is described as “ambitious as always” in order to spend Measure R and M dollars before they expire. e Capital Improvement Projects budget totals $39.5 million, with most of the money coming from outside funding sources and grants.

On Dec. 19, 2019, the city received a $13.6 million settlement for the Woolsey Fire from Southern California Edison (SCE), and $6.6 million of that money still remains. Of that, $4.2 million is restricted and $2.4 million is available to cover one-time rebuilding e orts of the Planning, Building Safety and Public Works departments.

e Proposed Budget is conservative in its estimates of revenue growth. e City of Malibu’s major General Fund revenues come from property taxes, Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), and Sales and Use Taxes.

Property Tax revenues are estimated at $17.9 million for FY 2023-24, assuming a modest growth of 2.5 percent over last year.

Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) from shortterm rentals is expected to remain at for FY 2023-24 at $6 million. TOT from Malibu’s six motel/hotel properties and one RV Park is also expected to remain at at $3.5 million. e City’s TOT rate is 15 percent.

Sales and Use Taxes are expected to be nearly $2 million more than the last FY, for a total of $8.4 million, due to the half-cent Transactions and Use Tax (TUT) increase approved by voters last November. However, the city projects at Sales Tax growth from restaurants, gas stations and grocery stores due to the possibility of a recession.

e American Rescue Plan, a federal plan to help cities in the U.S. deal with shortfalls due to COVID, gave Malibu $2.8 million over two scal years, which it is now allowed to claim as a revenue loss.

Special Revenue Funds are expected to total $35.6 million and come from the following sources: Gas Tax $311,000 (a decrease of $60,000 from the prior year due to decreased

witness recounted a late-night gunshot that woke him from sleep, followed by the alarming discovery of a bullet hole in his camper’s wall. He described the chilling scene, saying he found buckshot and “debris everywhere.”

In the two years leading up to the fatal shooting of Beaudette, as many as ten shootings had been reported in the area. e tragic murder of Beaudette found shot in his tent while camping with his daughters, marked a grim culmination of these incidents. Rauda, already serving time for assaulting two o cers during pretrial hearings, chose to waive his right to attend

fuel prices), Tra c Safety revenue $202,000, Proposition A revenue $312,000 and Proposition C revenue $258,000. e city is also projected to receive $392,000 from Measure W — the LA County Safe Clean Water Act — which can be used for stormwater related projects and maintenance.

Revenue from Malibu’s three Landslide Maintenance Districts, the Carbon Beach Undergrounding Community Facilities District, and the Broad Beach Undergrounding Assessment District, are also included in Special Revenue funds. ese districts also have expenses — the Landslide Maintenance Districts require operations and maintenance; and the other special districts have debt service and administrative costs.

e Special Revenue Fund also includes an estimated $16.5 million for Phase Two of the Civic Center Water Treatment Facility, which will be extended to residential neighborhoods in the Civic Center area. Sta has been exploring and lobbying for grants and other state and federal infrastructure funds.

e Legacy Park Project Fund re ects income and expenditures from the city’s three commercial properties, Legacy Park, and clean water projects. e Proposed Budget includes $1.6 million in rental income from three commercial properties, which is used to pay o the cost of the Legacy Park acquisition, operations and maintenance, and the Civic Center Water Treatment Facility (CCWTF), although Assessment Districts also provide reimbursements.

All city departments have salary and bene t increases of 5.1 percent for cost of living. e internal cost allocation of overhead for Information Systems increased from a xed amount of $5,000 per user to $11,200. ere are currently 102 full-time and 13 part-time employees.

e Public Safety budget is increasing by $2.35 million over last year due to the Sheri ’scontract increasing 7.63 percent for higher administrative costs and the Liability Trust Fund. e Malibu Substation is scheduled to open on July 1 at current patrol levels, but may need to add support sta for the public counter as well as operational enhancements. Sta writes that the contract with the Sheri ’s Department could increase signi cantly depending on the sta and services eventually approved for the substation.

Community Services expenses are going up $121K due to the department taking on additional programs for the community.

e proposed budget for Environmental Sustainability is increasing by $2.2 million, mainly due to the increased need for Professional Services for building approvals.

e Planning Department’s budget is increasing by $630K in order to add three full-time employees.

Public Works has a net increase of $200K due to increased costs of street maintenance, yard rental, and eet operations.

Rauda’s criminal activity extended beyond the park’s boundaries. He also faces ve counts of burglary associated with incidents in nearby businesses. These additional charges supplement the 10 counts of attempted murder connected to the earlier reported shootings. The guilty verdict against Rauda underscores the tragic loss of Tristan Beaudette and serves as a harsh reminder of the reign of terror that loomed over Malibu Creek State Park. As the community continues to grapple with the repercussions of this tragedy, it is fervently hoped that

this verdict brings some degree of closure and justice to Beaudette’s family, friends, and loved ones.

WESTWARD BEACH

ose in attendance from the City of Malibu were Mayor Bruce Silverstein, City Manager Steve McClary, Councilmembers Paul Grisanti, Doug Stewart, and Marianne Riggins, and Media Information Officer Matt Myero .

“It’s my honor to be with you today as we raise the blue ag over Westward Beach for the rst time,” Jones said. “Many thanks to all our Zuma Beach field staff and departments team; these staff members contributed tremendously to ensure the beach meets the Blue Flag criteria and that we were ready for today.”

Started in 1987, Blue Flag is an international awards program that promotes environmental education and information, environmental management, safety and services, social responsibility, and responsible tourism. Internationally, the Blue Flag has been awarded to more than 5,000 beaches, marinas, and tourism boats from 50 countries.

“At DBH, we want everyone to be able to enjoy the beach and the Blue Flags emphasis on safety, access, and environmental responsibility mirrors our commitment,” Jones said. “It not only recognizes Westward Beach is a great beach, it also recognizes everyone’s hard work caring for our coast involved with our operations here.”

Jones then introduced Silverstein.

“ e City of Malibu is proud that Westward Beach is one of only two beaches in the continental United States to receive this prestigious Blue Flag Award,” Silverstein said. “ e reason Westward Beach is receiving this award is because they have managed the beach so well, protected its natural beauty and fragile ecosystem, and kept it clean, safe, and accessible for all to enjoy.”

Silverstein ended his speech with Malibu’s Vision and Mission statement.

“Malibu is a unique land and marine environment and residential community whose citizens have historically evidenced a commitment to sacrifice urban and suburban conveniences in order to protect that environment and lifestyle and to preserve unaltered natural resources and rural characteristics,” Silverstein said. “ e people of Malibu are a responsible custodian of the area’s natural resources for present and future generations.”

With close proximity to e Point

Dume Natural Preserve, Westward Beach is also known for its periodic sightings of seals, dolphins, and other sea life. e sheer cli area is also used for rock climbing.

After an evening of ambience, visitors can enjoy panoramic views at the Sunset Restaurant, also located between Westward Beach and Zuma Beach. Relax, unwind, and choose from cocktails, seafood, and meat plates. With patio seating, enjoy a unique dining experience and Paci c Ocean views.

Jones also attended the Marvin Braude Trail improvement celebration and community bike ride with Supervisor Lindsey Horvath the day prior.

“With the Blue Flag Award and the Marvin Braude Trail upgrades, it’s undoubtedly going to be a great summer for our LA beaches,” Jones said.

Blue Flag USA Program Coordinator

Annie Mercer acknowledged and thanked the community’s leadership, dedication, and involvement.

“Beaches and Harbors can raise this ag with pride, it means Westward Beach surprises U.S. standards for healthy and sustainable resources; this beach will serve as a role model for other destinations as the Blue Flag Program continues to expand,” Mercer said.

While Public Works commissioners and outdoor enthusiasts hope to build more accessible transportation for bicyclists, Westward Beach has su ered coastal erosion these past few years due to high tides and rainstorms.

“Unfortunately, Westward Beach took quite a bit of impact of erosion from those storm events, so any development or any infrastructure,

has to be developed in a way that is mindful of that—we’re one of many agencies that are involved with that,” Jones said. “For many reasons, that’s a favorite beach of ours, there’s many reasons why we wanted Westard Beach to be our rst Blue Flag entity.”

The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors manages Marina del Rey harbor and 25 miles of beaches along the Los Angeles County coastline, including worldfamous Zuma, Malibu, Surfrider, and Venice beaches. e ag will y over Westward Beach from May 25 through Sept. 30.

Anthony Rauda. shown here in court in a separate case, was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Tristan Beaudette. Contributed Photo

LA County Director for Beaches and Harbors Gary Jones (far left, in jacket) displays the Blue Flag with sta members of the LA County Beaches and Harbor. The flag will fly over Malibu’s Westward Beach through Sept. 30. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT.

Blue Flag USA Program Coordinator Annie Mercer thanked the members of the public for attending the ceremony at Westward Beach, which is one of two (Delray Beach in Florida) that are the first in the continental U.S. to earn the award.

Mayor Bruce Silverstein provides a speech at the Blue Flag Ceremony at Westward Beach. LA County Director for Beaches and Harbors Gary Jones stands to his left.

Malibu Life

Boys & Girls Club of Malibu unveils Kindness Mural

oys & Girls Club Malibu held a special dedication event on Thursday, May 25, to unveil its latest project, the Kindness Mural.

Throughout the month of May, the BGCM Wellness Center, through partnership with Malibu Public Schools, hosted a series of activities open to Malibu youth on school campus. Each week, the center focused on honoring mental health awareness and offering resources to students. The events were included in classroom presentations, on-campus kindness pledge, educational activities through the center’s substance abuse prevention program Brent’s Club, and more.

Boys & Girls Club of Malibu Executive Director Kasey Earnest said this was the third event for Kindness Week. They hosted kindness events at Webster and Malibu elementary schools and recently had their Kindness Carnival where it was all about celebrating each other and being kind.

“Really this is a launch to hopefully something bigger and where we are reminding our kids what they should be vs. what they shouldn’t be,” Earnest said. “We know that bullying is an issue, we know that kids are suffering from being bullied and we are reminding kids of what they should be, they should be kind, they should be inclusive and be respectful.”

Nearly 500 community members including club members, Malibu mid -

dle and high school students, faculty members, and elected officials were in attendance and participated in a Kindness Pledge.

“We have to be kind in our communi -

ty and our society, and we love that our leadership in all level acknowledges the kindness pledge; we’re just happy that they want to be in partnership with us,” Earnest said.

The pledge was followed by signing the mural as a symbol of their collective dedication to kindness and inclusivity towards all individuals.

The mural was created by local Mal -

ibu artist and club alumna Alice Howe. “I brought the colors of Malibu High and the Boys & Girls Club; it wasn’t easy but it was fun,” Howe said. “And

Nicholas Sergei Rodionoff: ‘More than a coach’

The swimming and diving world has lost one of its most in uential and beloved coaches on Feb. 17, Nicholas Sergei Rodiono . Son of Sergei Rodiono , an accomplished musician and composer, and Maria Rodiono , an opera singer, Rodiono was born

in Los Angeles on May 22, 1935. He leaves Carrie Rodiono , his wife of 54 years; his son, Hans Rodiono ; his daughter Nicole Morales, and four grandchildren.

Morales organized the Celebration of Life gathering at Zuma Beach on Sunday, May 21, to commemorate her father’s legacy.

“He had a really big, big reach as far as the lives that he touched, as far as the swimmers, the divers, and I think it’s really important to have this gathering and have them have a chance to sort of pay tribute to him,” Morales said. “Our plan is to have this as an annual thing, every year right around the end of May, it’ll be a beach day, if people want to go surf, and share their stories and all their happy memories about my dad.”

Morales said she is actually working on a movie on her dad called “Nic Rodiono : More than a Coach.”

“Because he’s more than a coach,” she said. “He was a father gure, he just had a way to make sure you were going to be OK.”

Morales was also handing out purple bracelets that read, “Rodiono Strong: Vitamin C and walk the dog.”

“ at was his way of saying put something good in your body and then go get moving,” Morales said. “If they didn’t have a father gure, he sort of lled in the gap for a lot of people that came into his life, and you can tell they needed it.”

Rodiono attended Canoga Park High

(Left photo) Malibu City Councilmember Doug Stewart signs the Kindness Mural after making a kindness pledge. (Top right photo) (From left) Boys & Girls Club of Malibu Executive Director Kasey Earnest, Doug Stewart, Taylor Hawkins, and Violet Way are shown in front of the mural (Bottom right)(From left) Earnest (far right) poses with (from left)

Malibu/Lost Hills Sheri ’s Sgt. Bill Velek, Malibu City Councilmember Paul Grisanti, SMMUSD Board President Maria Leon-Vazquez, and Malibu Schools Pathway Executive Director Isaac Burgess, in front of the mural.

Photo by Samantha Bravo/TNT

Stay Outta Malibu, Lebowski!

By Benjamin Marcus, Entertainment Editor

Three more Malibucentric movies all citizens should see — and one scene

Did you watch “Don’t Make Waves”? Did you love it? Did you see your house when it cost a measly $100,000? Did you see anyone you know?

Did you gure out where that accident happens at the beginning? Did you show “Malibu Beach Party” to your kids and explain who all those early 20th century movie stars were?

Did you shoo your kids out and then watch “Beyond the Valley of the Dolls”? ere’s more Malibucentric movies that should be required viewing when applying for Malibu citizenship.

“ e Big Lebowski” (1998): e Academy Award for the Best Use of the Word “Malibu” In a Feature Film goes to: Leon Russom as the Malibu sheri in “ e Big Lebowski.” Je Bridges is e Dude, snooping around Malibu trying to track down “known pornographer” Jackie Treehorn. He nds Treehorn at a garden party on the beach, but gets kicked out. e Malibu sheri questions e Dude, does not like the cut of his jib, and rants: “Now we got a nice, quiet little beach

community here, and I aim to keep it nice and quiet. So let me make something plain. I don’t like you sucking around, bothering our citizens, Lebowski. I don’t like your jerk-o name. I don’t like your jerk-o face. I don’t like your jerk-o behavior, and I don’t like you, jerk-o . Do I make myself clear? Stay out of Malibu, Lebowski!”

Treehorn’s garden party was lmed on the same Westward Beach where they shot the nal scene of “Planet of the Apes.”Treehorn’s mansion is supposed to be in Malibu, but it’s actually the Sheats-Goldstein House in Beverly Crest.

“Big Wednesday” (1978): Quentin Tarantino has publicly stated that surfers suck: “I don’t like surfers. I love ‘Big Wednesday.’ Surfers don’t deserve this movie.”

But you have to wonder if some “Big Wednesday” DNA leaked into “Once Upon A Time... in Hollywood”: ree longboard, nose-riding surfers from the 1950s and 1960s nd themselves outmoded in the Flower Power, shortboard 1970s, just as macho cowboys Rick Dalton and Cli Booth feel their stars fading out of the 1950s into the 1960s in “OUAT... IH.” Big Wednesday is a love song to the Malibu of the ’50s and ’60s, co-written by Denny Aaberg and John Milius and directed by Milius, who was on the beach and sur ng during what Miki Dora called “Sur ng’s Golden Era.” Although much of Malibu was somehow recreated on the very-private Hollister Ranch and the sur ng was lmed at the Ranch and El Salvador and the nal big day at Sunset Beach, not First Point.

“Beloved In del” (1959): F. Scott Fitzgerald wasn’t really a beach guy, but he lived in the Malibu Colony in 1938 while working/struggling in Hollywood to support his wife, Zelda, who was in a sanitarium and 17-year-old daughter Scottie, who was in college. According to Bob Perkins DDS on Malibu Patch, “He found the damp air to be aggravating to his health so his stay in Malibu was short and he retreated to his home in Encino.” Fitzgerald wasn’t comfortable frolicking in the surf and he didn’t really enjoy his Hol-

lywood years — in part because when he introduced himself to people, they thought F. Scott Fitzgerald was dead. “Beloved Indel” is the movie version starring Gregory Peck and Deborah Kerr. ey are living in a Malibu house, which insiders will recognize is not the Colony and only literati and royalists will recognize the meaning behind the joke posted on the door outside of his cabin: “Honi soit qui Malibu.” According to IMDB, Peck felt his performance was “disastrous,” but the movie is still worth a look for a true Malibucentric. e book is better.

Burt’s Eye View: Sal Minella

PERSPECTIVE

By Burt Ross, Contributed Column

As I get older (believe it or not, we are all getting older all the time), communication is not always easy, especially when one of the participants is hard of hearing. One person can speak, but what another person hears on the other end of the conversation can be entirely di erent.

A case in point is an imagined phone conversation with a friend whose hearing is not what it once was. is attempt at a conversation could easily have happened in real life the way things are going in the hearing department. I don’t know if it was my friend’s hard of hearing or whether we simply had a bad connection, but what I said never quite got through, to say the least.

e conversation went something like this: “I just

had a nasty experience with salmonella.” My friend responded by saying, “I had the same experience.”

“Where and when?” I asked quite surprised to hear that a friend had undergone a similar ordeal. “A few years ago I met Sal, but had no idea you knew him also. He has a tendency to be nasty, I agree wholeheartedly.” It was about then that I gured out we were having a parallel conversation and our wavelengths were not about to cross.

Extra! According to e Urban Dictionary, the phrase “jumped the shark” means “ e beginning of the end. Something is said to have ‘jumped the shark’ when it has reached its peak and begun a downhill slide to mediocrity or oblivion. It supposedly refers to an episode of the TV show “Happy Days” in which Fonzie jumps over a shark on water skis.”

Well plug “jump the shark Happy Days” into the internet and you will recognize the small pier in the small cove where that scene was lmed.

“Salmonella,” I shouted as if volume could make up for lack of clarity. It reminded me of when I was abroad and nobody understood what I was saying, so I turned up the volume with no positive results. “Not Sal Minella. You know when you eat something like uncooked chicken,” I said. “I never ate chicken with Sal, nor anything else,” he responded. I gured it was time to give up. “You’re absolutely right. Sal is one nasty dude.” And I left it at that.

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School and went to Occidental College on a football scholarship, where he joined the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and participated in diving, football, and track and eld. He captured the conference diving title in his senior year of competition. After graduating, Rodiono started teaching full-time at Porter Junior High and after school coached the “Puddle Jumpers” — a team that got their name from working out at di erent pools all over the city. After leaving Porter Junior High, he coached diving at UCLA from

1964 to 1974, and became the swimming and diving coach at Birmingham High School, where he would create a dynasty that would boast 31 league championships. In recognition of his remarkable contribution and record, the pool at Birmingham High was renamed the Nick Rodiono Pool in his honor. Rodiono coached 36 high school All-Americans at Birmingham before leaving to become the full-time swimming and diving coach at Pepperdine in 2000, where he led the Waves to 14 top- ve nishes at the Paci c Collegiate Swim and Dive Conference Championships. Rodiono was also well-known as a pho-

tographer. His photographs were often published on the front page of Malibu’s Surfside News and he looked forward to showing his latest photos at the annual Malibu Art Show. He enjoyed catching up with old friends and people always knew where to nd him because of his “Woody” station wagon. His grandson, Tyler Morales, was given his Woody and hopes to restore it to keep his legacy going.

“ is Woody has been a labor of love for me. My grandfather was older, so he was unable to take as good care of the car like before, and so he passed it on to me and I’ve been working on it ever since,” he said. “It

didn’t start when I rst got it [in 2020], so I rebuilt the car from the ground up, and it’s been a labor of love, but I do it because it’s something I grew up with and it’s been in the family for more than 30 years.”

Morales said he hopes to continue taking it to the Malibu Art Show where his grandfather used to take it.

“Even though I’m in Huntington Beach, I’d like to come to Malibu to the Malibu Art Show, I just want to honor him and this is my way of remembering him,” he said. “I feel closer to him when I drive it.”

Morales said he has spent over $10,000 so far to x up the car and would need about

$5,000 more to complete it. He started a GoFundMe to help raise money to complete it. To donate visit, https://gofund. me/982e 07.

On Sept. 7, 1968, Rodiono married the love of his life, Carolyn (Carrie) eresa Bentley. ey met while he was coaching, and this was the beginning of a love story that would last for more than 50 years.

“It means everything, people that are here and it’s multigenerational, are all so special to us, the fact that they would come out in the rain is pretty amazing,” Bentley said. “He was an amazing man, his legacy will go on, he was everything to me and everything to them.”

Friends and family of legendary local swimming and diving coach Nick Rodiono gather for a blessing sand and flower ritual at Zuma Beach on Sunday, May 21. Nick Rodiono ’s grandson, Tyler Morales (in bottom center photo), was given his Woody station wagon and hopes to restore it to keep his legacy going Photos by Samantha Bravo/TNT

Leon Russom as the Malibu sheri in “The Big Lebowski,” could have won the Academy Award if there was a category for Best Use of the Word “Malibu” In a Feature Film. Contributed Photos “Beloved Infidel” dramatizes the life of F. Scott Fitzgerald when he lived in Malibu and Hollywood.

‘MORE THAN A COACH’

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now that the kids signed it, it completes

COMMUNITY

the whole participation and the meaning of the mural.”

The event also included various activities such as a live DJ, snow cones

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Order No.: 220234214-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/19/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT

from a shaved ice truck, and grilled hot dogs.

Last month, the organization recognized National Prevention Week, a

movement dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of drug prevention and positive mental health. Teens discussed the dangers of fentanyl

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and other popular drugs. They had an open discussion about how to say “no,” how to support their peers, and examples of resources on and off campus.

unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

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TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JOCELYNE ABRAR, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN recorded: 6/3/2003 as Instrument No. 03 1573645 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 7/12/2023 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766

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

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

DEPARTMENT OF TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR

NOTICE OF DIVIDED

PUBLICATION

Made pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 3381

Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code (R&TC) Sections 3381 through 3385, the Notice of Power to Sell Tax-Defaulted Property Subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell in and for the County of Los Angeles, State of California, has been divided and distributed to various newspapers of general circulation published in the County. A portion of the list appears in each of such newspapers.

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Made pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 3361

Notice is hereby given that the following parcels listed will become subject to the tax collector’s power to sell on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time, by operation of law. The real property taxes and assessments on the parcels listed will have been defaulted five or more years, except for:

1. Nonresidential commercial parcels, as defined in R&TC Section 3691, which will have been defaulted for three or more years;

2. Parcels on which a nuisance abatement lien has been recorded, which will have been defaulted for three or more years;

3. Parcels that can serve the public benefit and a request has been made by the County of Los Angeles, a city within the County of Los Angeles, or nonprofit organization to purchase the parcels through Chapter 8 Agreement Sales pursuant to R&TC Section 3692.4, which will have been defaulted for three or more years.

The Tax Collector will record a Notice of Power to Sell unless the property taxes are paid in full or the property owner initiates an installment plan of redemption, as provided by law, prior to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, on Friday, June 30, 2023, when the right to initiate an installment plan terminates. Thereafter, the only option to prevent the sale of the property at public auction is to pay the taxes in full.

The right of redemption survives the property becoming subject to the tax collector’s power to sell, but it terminates at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, on the last business day before the scheduled auction of the property by the Tax Collector.

The Treasurer and Tax Collector’s Office will furnish, upon request, information concerning making a payment in full or initiating an installment plan of redemption. Requests must be made at 225 North Hill Street, First Floor Lobby, Los Angeles, California 90012. For more information, please visit our website at ttc.lacounty.gov or contact us at (213) 974-2111.

The amount to redeem the property, in United States dollars and cents, is set forth in the listing opposite each parcel number. This amount includes all defaulted taxes, penalties, and fees that have accrued from the date of tax-default to the date of Friday, June 30, 2023.

I certify, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated this 6th day of April, 2023.

KEITH KNOX TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES STATE OF CALIFORNIA

PARCEL NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION

The Assessor’s Identification Number, when used to describe property in this list, refers to the Assessor’s map book, the map page, the block on the map, if applicable, and the individual parcel on the map page or in the block. The Assessor’s maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available in the Assessor’s Office, 500 West Temple Street, Room 225, Los Angeles, California 90012.

The real property that is the subject of this notice is situated in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, and is described as follows:

PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTED IN YEAR 2020 FOR TAXES, ASSESSMENT, AND OTHER CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR

2019-2020

18 $1,025.50

CRONIN, OK CHU AIN: 2058-006-010

19 $645.32

BEAUDOIN, JAMES AND TASHA AIN: 2058-017-017

1669 $1,780.96

MOUNTAINS RESTORATION TRUST AIN: 4438-019-010

1670 $64.35

MOUNTAINS RESTORATION TRUST AIN: 4438-024-003

1671 $119.27

MOUNTAINS RESTORATION TRUST AIN: 4438-024-005

1672 $118.41

MOUNTAINS RESTORATION TRUST AIN: 4438-024-013

1673 $182.78

MOUNTAINS RESTORATION TRUST AIN: 4438-034-007

1687 $3,593.38

CARR, RICHARD TR RICHARD CARR TRUST C/O C/O

VIRGINIA C CARR AIN: 4448-022-014

1688 $1,156.05

MOUNTAINS RESTORATION TRUST AIN: 4448-026-078

1689 $579.18

MOUNTAINS RESTORATION TRUST AIN: 4448-028-064

1690 $62,726.47

ONEIL, SEAN M TR SEAN M ONEILL TRUST AIN: 4449-

003-075

1691 $3,088.90

DERMENJIAN, RAFFI AND ANI SITUS:3812 PASEO HI-

DALGO ST MALIBU CA 90265-5108 AIN: 4451-015-045

1693 $1,796.28

POULIN, GUY J ET AL POULIN, MARIE M AIN: 4451019-033

1694 $801.78

MOUNTAINS RESTORATION TRUST AIN: 4452-020-086

1695 $1,263.41

MOUNTAINS RESTORATION TRUST AIN: 4452-020-101

1707 $3,136.16

BOLMEX FINANCIAL GROUP INC AIN: 4457-007-059

1709 $3,038.67

BAMDAD, BAHAREH AIN: 4457-020-013

1710 $3,040.33

BAMDAD, BAHAREH AIN: 4457-020-015

1711 $4,381.89

AE GROUP INTERNATIONAL INC AIN: 4461-010-032

1712 $2,423.62

SCOTT, CHRISTOPHER AND SCOTT, MACHELLE AIN: 4461-021-008

1713 $208.75

WAGNER, JEFFERSON AIN: 4461-026-003

1714 $190.74

WAGNER, JEFFERSON AIN: 4461-026-004

1715 $262.55

WAGNER, JEFFERSON AIN: 4461-027-021

1717 $8,686.04

MARX, NICOLE J AIN: 4462-010-018

1718 $7,272.62

LATIGO LLC AIN: 4465-006-037

1719 $6,876.86

PERRY, BRIAN R AIN: 4465-006-042

1720 $42,304.37

TRANCAS CANYON PARTNERS LLC AIN: 4469-046-001

1722 $89,896.94

P AND C PARTNERS LP C/O C/O PATRICK AND CHRIS-

TINE RISITUS:31697 SEA LEVEL DR MALIBU CA 90265-

2633 AIN: 4470-024-031

1724 $2,558.77

BMIF BSLF II RANCHO MALIBU LTD PARTNERSHIP C/O

KENNETH W BOSWORTH AIN: 4471-027-050 1725 $2,534.12

MANNING, BARRY AIN: 4472-006-045 1726 $20,542.48

MALIBU TNT LLC AIN: 4472-006-055

1727 $17,908.41

GRAY, TERRANCE L CO TR GRAY TRUST AIN: 4472-006-

057 1728 $37,191.92

BOSACKI, DEAN AND NEWMAN, JOANNA AIN: 4472-

027-030 1729 $2,957.74

BMIF BSLF II RANCHO MALIBU LTD PARTNERSHIP C/O

KENNETH W BOSWORTH AIN: 4472-028-017 1730 $3,131.62

BMIF BSLF II RANCHO MALIBU LTD PARTNERSHIP C/O

KENNETH W BOSWORTH AIN: 4472-028-019

1731 $5,238.17

BMIF BSLF II RANCHO MALIBU LTD PARTNERSHIP C/O

KENNETH W BOSWORTH AIN: 4472-028-041

PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTED IN YEAR 2018 FOR TAXES, ASSESSMENT, AND OTHER CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR

2017-2018

1692 $353,515.29

RAPPAPORT, JAKE SITUS:21633 PACIFIC COAST HWY

MALIBU CA 90265-5208 AIN: 4451-017-026

1708 $18,944.55

O HEARN, LAURA AND O HEARN, TIMOTHY SITUS:2006

NEWELL RD MALIBU CA 90265-2938 AIN: 4457-012-004

1716 $51.82

WAGNER, JEFFERSON AIN: 4461-027-023

1721 $27,852.47

KOCHER, CARTER A AND NIRA R TRS KOCHER FAMILY

TRUST SITUS:31770 COTTONTAIL LN MALIBU CA 90265-

2624 AIN: 4470-020-023

1723 $10,967.33

DRAGON, DENNIS AIN: 4471-027-046

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2023087549 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:

1. LA PALMA APARTMENTS

6556 DUME DR, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):

Registered Owner(s):

1. RICHARD SEINFELD

6556 DUME DR, MALIBU, CA 90265

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization

This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/2023.

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

Signed, RICHARD SEINFELD, OWNER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 4/20/2023. NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

Publish in The Malibu Times: 05/25, 06/01, 06/08, 06/15/2023

MALIBU 128

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s):

1. RICHARD SEINFELD 6556 DUME DR, MALIBU, CA 90265

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization

This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/2023.

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

Signed, RICHARD SEINFELD, OWNER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 4/20/2023.

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

Publish in The Malibu Times: 05/25, 06/01, 06/08, 06/15/2023

MALIBU 129

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 23SMCP00268

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Petition of: EKATERINA VYATKINA, ILYA VYATKINA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner EKATERINA VYATKINA a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name: EKATERINA VYATKINA Proposed Name:

EKAYERINA WATKINS

Present Name: ILYA VYATKINA Proposed Name: ILYA

WATKINS

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: JULY 14, 2023 Time: 8:30AM, Dept.: K

The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

1725 MAIN STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401

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

Date: 05/17/2023

HON. LAWRENCE CHO, Judge of the Superior Court DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court PUB: 05/25, 06/01, 06/08, 06/15/2023 The Malibu Times MALIBU 130

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU CITY COUNCIL

The City of Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on MONDAY, June 12, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. on the item listed below in the Council Chambers at Malibu City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA, and via teleconference

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

PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR COMMENTS AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION LEVYING WASTEWATER SERVICES FEES FOR THE CIVIC CENTER WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY – PHASE ONE FOR PARCELS WITHIN

notice should be directed to Public Works Director Robert DuBoux at (310) 456-2489 ext. 339 or rduboux@ malibucity.org

Robert DuBoux, Public Works Director

Publish Date: June 1 and June 8, 2023

MALIBU 132

2023087532

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

ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2015-1.

Written objections, protests, or comments regarding the Wastewater Services Fees for Assessment District No. 2015-1 may be submitted to the City Clerk by email to cityclerk@malibucity.org between now and Monday, June 12, 2023. If you are unable to submit your objections by email please contact the City Clerk at (310) 456-2489, ext. 228 to make alternative arrangements. All written objections or comments must be received prior to the opening of the public hearing.

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

A copy of all relevant material, including resolutions, staff reports, and Engineer’s Reports, are on file and available by request. Requests or questions about this

BID NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District invites proposals for: RFP #23.30 – Additional Student Transportation Services. All proposals must be electronically submitted via Secure Bids at  https://colbisecurebids.com/o/smmusd/additionaltransportation  on or before: June 8, 2023 at 2:00 P.M.  Bid forms and specifications may be obtained in the link provided within this notice. MALIBU 133

2023114778

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:

1. BEVERLY HILLS MOTORING ACCESSORIES 6829 LANKERSHIM BLVD SUITE 216, NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

2. BEVERLY HILLS MOTORING 256 S. ROBERTSON BLVD, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

3. BH MOTORING 6829 LANKERSHIM BLVD SUITE 216, NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

4. BH COLLECTION 6829 LANKERSHIM BLVD SUITE 216, NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): 202000210526

Registered Owner(s):

1. BHMA, LLC

6829 LANKERSHIM BLVD SUITE 216, NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA

This business is conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 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, BHMA, LLC, KEVIN JOSEPH COHEN, PRESIDENT

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 5/24/2023.

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

Publish in The Malibu Times: 06/01, 06/08, 06/15, 06/22/2023 MALIBU 134

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 23SMCP00280

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Petition of: KRISTIANA MARIE KONKOL-MROCZKOWSKI TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner KRISTIANA MARIE KONKOL-MROCZKOWSKI a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name: KRISTIANA MARIE

KONKOL-MROCZKOWSKI Proposed Name: KRISTIANA PAULINA KONKOL-MROCZKOWSKI

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: JULY 07, 2023 Time: 8:30AM, Dept.: K, Room: 203

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: 05/22/2023

HON. LAWRENCE CHO, Judge of the Superior Court DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court PUB: 06/01, 06/08, 06/15, 06/22/2023 The Malibu Times MALIBU 135

A little ladybug friend in the springtime Malibu sun!

Jace and Siyana Lapinsky

To submit a Poppy’s Pal photo of your pet, please email to: office@malibutimes.com 200DPI as jpg or pdf file. Include pet’s name along with a clever caption, and/or their name, breed and age. Poppy’s Pall photos are published in the order in which they are received.

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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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Waves golfers, tennis players named All-American

Lion Higo, Jeneath Wong, Daniel De Jonge, and Tim Zeitvogal earn honors

By MCKENZIE JACKSON Special to The Malibu Times

Pepperdine Waves athletes scooped up All-American accolades in two sports last week.

Waves women’s golfers Lion Higo and Jeneath Wong were named All-Americans by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) on May 26, and Pepperdine men’s tennis players Daniel De Jonge and Tim Zeitvogel earned All-American honors on May 25.

Higo and Wong were two of 50 golfers to recognized by the WGCA as either rst-team, second-team, or honorable mention All-Americans. Higo, a junior, was named to the second team, and Wong, a freshman, earned honorable mention status. Higo and Wong are the rst Waves to get All-American recognition since 2020. e two helped Pepperdine reach the national quarter nals of the NCAA Championships last week at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz. e Waves reached match play for the rst team in team history where they fell to 3-1 to Stanford on May 23.

De Jonge and Zeitvogel, both graduate students, were tapped as All-Americans once they reached the semi nals in the NCAA Doubles Tournament at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla. ey are the rst Waves doubles team to be named All-Americans since 2021. ey are the 50th and 51st All-Americans in the Waves

tennis program’s history. ey beat two top 25 duos on the way to the semi nals.

Wong defeated Stanford’s Megha Ganne in NCAA Championships match play. Wong received the rst point when Ganne bogeyed, then she birdied the next two holes to take a 3-0 lead. Wong nailed birdies on the eighth, 14th, and 15th holes to solidify her win.

Stanford’s Kelly Xu beat Higo. e match was close throughout, but Xu was ahead from the second hole to the 11th. e match tied when Xu bogeyed on the 12th, but she took the lead with a birdie on the 14th. e score tied again after another Xu bogey, but then Higo bogeyed on the 18th hole. Xu shot for par to earn the victory.

Higo had one of the best seasons Pep-

perdine golf history. She was named the West Coast Conference Player of the Year and earned All-WCC rst-team honors. She is the 20th-ranked player in the Golfstat national rankings and rated at 27th by Golfweek. Higo had a Waves record 71.35 scoring average and a record 18 below par rounds. She is also tied for rst with 11 top20 nishes in a season. Higo won two tournaments and placed second at two events. Wong is ranked 33rd by Golfweek, 48th by Golfstat, and 53rd by USGA. She was also on the All-WCC rst team and had a 72.72 scoring average, a new all-time single-season freshmen record for the Waves. Wong’s score is seventh in the Pepperdine record books. She is tied for fourth in Pepperdine freshman history with four top-

10 nishes and six top-20 nished. Wong, who joined the Waves in January, also tied for fth with six below-par rounds.

Waves tennis players De Jonge and Zeitvogel beat NC State’s Rafa Izquierdo and Joseph Wayand 6-3, 6-2 in the quarter nals to advance to the semi nals and be named All-Americans. e Pepperdine pair was defeated by Ohio State’s Andrew Lutschaunig and James Trotter in three sets in the semi nals.

De Jonge and Zeitvogel won the rst set 6-3, but their opponents claimed the second set 7-2. e Ohio State duo then won the third set 10-4 to advance to the national title match.

De Jonge was named the co-WCC Player of the Year with Portland’s Sema Pankin.

He was All-WCC rst team in singles and doubles with Zeitvogel, who also was rst team in singles. De Jonge is the 12th Wave to be named the conference’s Player of the Year. He had 6-0 record in WCC singles play, with only two of those matches requiring a third set. Zeitvogel was a rst team All-WCCer for the second time in his career and has been honored with all-conference recognition four times. e Waves pair was the highest-rated doubles team in the WCC.

Additionally, graduate student Eero Vasa was named to the conference’s second team in singles, and freshman Maxi Homberg was honorable mention in singles. Homberg and Vasa were honorable mention in doubles as well.

Waves men’s golf advances to NCAA match play for third straight year

Pepperdine set

single-round course record May 28 with an 11-under 269 at Scottsdale’s Greyhawk Golf Club

By MCKENZIE JACKSON Special to The Malibu Times

Arecord-setting round of golf at the Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona, helped propel the Pepperdine Waves men’s golf team to the NCAA Championships match play of the third consecutive year.

The Waves shot an 11-under 269, which

was the rst time ever any team posted a sub270 round at Grayhawk, in the third round of the NCAA Championships stroke play on May 28.

Additionally, the 11-under surpassed the previous Waves men’s golf record for an 18-hole low at an NCAA Championships by two strokes.

e historic play put the Waves in second place in the four-round, 15-team, event. e next day, Pepperdine closed the spectacle in fourth place and advanced to match play. e team had a four-day total of 1,120 (281-287-269-283) and nished 13 shots clear of

ninth place.

e top eight nishers advanced to Tuesday’s match play, the quarterfinals of the championships. Pepperdine faced Georgia Tech. e winner of that matchup moved onto face the victor of North Carolina vs. Arizona State match in the semi nals later in the day.

Last season, the Waves were defeated by Arizona State in the semi nals. Pepperdine advanced to the title game and defeated Oklahoma State for the NCAA crown in 2021.

Graduate student

Derek Hitchner led

the Waves in the third round. He went 5-under 65, which was the tied for second in the Pepperdine record books for the lowest score in the NCAA Championships.

Sam Choi and Luke Gifford, both also graduate students, marked 3-under 67 that round.

The following day, Choi shot 1-under to tie for seventh and become the seventh Wave in program history to nish in the top 10 of stroke play at the NCAA Championships. His four-round total of 279 (70-72-6770) included 12 birdies — two in the last round.

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tied for 11th place. Gifford’s 280 (70-71-67-72) included 13 birdies — three in the last round. Hitchner’s 280 (73-73-

65-69) included 20 birdies — three in the nal round.

William Mouw, a senior, tied for 40th with

a score of 286 (73-7170-72). He had 10 total birdies in the event, including three in the nal round. Graduate student

Roberto Nieves tied for 52nd with a 288 (68-7572-73). He had 10 birdies total and one birdie in the fourth round.

(From left) Women’s golfer Jeneath Wong, men’s tennis doubles team Tim Zeitvogel and Daniel De Jonge, and women’s golfer Lion Higo all earned All-America honors with Pepperdine. Photos by Je Golden (left), Kyle Cajero (center) and Kyle Terada (right).

The Pepperdine Waves men’s golf team finished fourth at the NCAA Championships and advanced to match play at Greyhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz. Photo by Morgan Davenport