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Staff and students safe after brief lockdown at Malibu Middle and High School

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Malibu Middle School students were shaken May 3 after a disturbing incident while on a eld trip to the Getty Villa. e incident prompted a police escort back to campus where students were already secured in the gym for a brief lockdown.

e Santa Monica Malibu Unied School District sent emails

Planning Commissioner publicly discloses a ‘quid pro quo’ offer he said he received to OK a project

The City Attorney may be asked to investigate Kraig Hill’s claim

By JIMY TALLAL Special to The Malibu Times

At the April 24 City Council meeting, former Mayor and City Councilmember Je erson Wagner used his three minutes as a public speaker to introduce and then play a 90-second video segment from the previous week’s Planning Commission meeting.

He started o by saying, “In all honesty, I feel we have to review something that happened last week. It pertains to the … position that Planning Commissioner Kraig Hill made at an agendized Brown Act meeting, alluding to some unscrupulous moments. Kraig, if you’re

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Malibu Mayor Bruce Silverstein and other dignitaries acknowledged accomplishments and challenges

at Malibu’s State of the City

in a celebratory State of the City address May 3 at the Santa Monica College Malibu campus.

LASD Sheri ’s Capt. Jennifer Seetoo was warmly received and spoke about new initiatives to

decrease crime.

Another featured speaker, LA County 3rd District Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, took the opportunity to alleviate some residents’ fears concerning housing

City Council approves Malibu Film Society plan to hold screenings at Malibu Pacific Church

Malibu Middle School parents speak out about response to incident, lockdown at Getty Villa field trip

juvenile offenders at Campus Kilpatrick just outside Malibu city limits.

“Our juvenile justice system is in a state of crisis. We are failing young

After a nearly three-hour discussion, the Malibu City Council approved e Malibu Film Society to host screenings at Malibu Paci c Church. Mayor Bruce Silverstein, and councilmembers Paul Grisanti and Doug Stewart voted in favor, while councilmembers Steve Uhring and Marianne Riggins voted against, saying it violates the city’s code. To start o the meeting, parents of Malibu Middle School students shared their concerns with the lack of communication from the Santa Monica-Malibu Uni ed School District during a eld trip at the Getty Villa that ended in lockdown last week. e parents requested that

INSIDE this week

The Jewish community and friends celebrate groundbreaking on new campus

e Malibu Jewish community, and its friends and supporters joyously gathered Friday afternoon at a groundbreaking ceremony for an expansion to the Malibu campus.

After years of planning, temporary trailers parked on site since 1992 housing the center’s offices,

classrooms, and a chapel will be replaced with permanent structures. Twenty thousand square feet will be

added across two buildings. One will house o ces, meeting rooms, music

First-ever black bear captured and collared in the Santa Monica Mountains

to have crossed three di erent freeways in order to nd a place to stake out his own territory. And, also like P-22, he seems likely destined to live out his life as a bachelor and the only one of his kind on this island surrounded by highways.

measurements, attaching an ear tag, and tting a GPS radio-collar around his neck.

On April 23, National Park Service (NPS) biologists captured and radio-collared a 210-pound black bear in the western Santa Monica Mountains. Like the P-22 mountain lion of Gri th Park before him, he also appears

Named BB-12 by scientists, he’s about 3 or 4 years old, and had been spotted several times over the last few years. Once captured and tranquilized, biologists performed a full physical exam on him; collecting biological samples, taking various body

is is the rst black bear ever captured and radio-collared in the Santa Monica Mountains. e nearest population of black bears to Malibu is in the Santa Susana Mountains, north of the 118 Freeway – nearly 40 miles away. Although bears have occasionally been documented south of the 118, there‘s no evidence that any breeding populations have ever been established.

“He appears to be the only

bear here in the Santa Monica Mountains, and he’s likely been here for almost two years based on our remote camera data,” said Je Sikich, the lead eld biologist of the park’s 20-year long mountain lion study. “ is seems to be our rst resident bear in the area. It’ll be interesting to see how he shares the landscape with the large carnivores.”

“With the radio collar, we can track his movements and hopefully know if and where he may attempt to cross the freeway. is can help us better understand

habitat connectivity for wildlife in the area,” Sikich continued. “Our team wasn’t expecting to be able to tag the bear, but the opportunity came up. So, hopefully we’ll learn about where he goes, his diet, and whether he’s crossing the roads. ere are a lot of basic ecological questions we hope to answer.”

Back in July 2021, a young black bear was spotted near Reino Road in Newbury Park. Since then, images of a bear have been seen on wildlife trail cameras in the Santa Monica Mountains from Malibu

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OPINION

Judging Ethics in the Supreme Court

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ratings have signi cantly dropped in the last two years, reaching historic lows. Only 47 percent of Americans said they had a “great deal” or “fair amount” of trust in the high court. is year marks the lowest trust level among Americans since 1972. Job approval of the Supreme Court also took a hit, as only 40 percent of those polled said they approved of the job done by the court, an 18-percentage point drop from 2020.

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e nonpro t held its annual fundraiser on April 28 for it’s Successful Educational Achievement (SEA) program

Americans’ disenchantment with its leaders and governmental institutions is precariously challenging a nation that has set the bar for democratic governance since its inception two and a half centuries ago. A steady infusion of ethics infractions involving Supreme Court Justice Clarence omas and his wife bene ts their pocketbooks at the expense of our democracy with no accountability or penalty. “How can this happen?” you ask; well the problem is the nine members of the land’s highest court cannot violate something that does not exist, such as an enforceable Code of Ethics. To some, their robes contain open arms that welcome ethical violations. Pretty good job if you can get it, eh?

According to a recent Gallup poll, Americans’ trust in the Supreme Court and its job approval

Because Congress is so hopelessly divided along partisan lines and seeking legislative remedies, such as a Code of Conduct, is likely to raise legal and constitutional roadblocks that will render its adoption at best unlikely and at worst impossible, it may require Chief Justice John Roberts to do what he can to salvage the reputation of his troubled court. But in the meantime, stories of rampant corruption such as those currently being exposed on a daily basis will continue to erode public con dence in our judicial system and will likely be the legacy left by the Roberts court. A recent NPR/ PBS NewsHour/Marist poll found that 62 percent of those polled have little to no con dence in the Supreme Court, prompting Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin (D-IL) to opine “The highest court in the land shouldn’t have the lowest ethical

standards.”

e Guardian reports that Democrats received some support on their push to legislate a code of conduct from J. Michael Luttig, a former appeals court judge and noted conservative legal thinker who said Congress does have the authority to establish such standards.

He wrote in a letter to the committee: “ ere should never come the day when the Congress of the United States is obligated to enact laws prescribing the ethical standards applicable to the non-judicial conduct and activities of the supreme court of the United States, even though it indisputably has the power under the constitution to do so, but paradoxically, does not have the power to require the court to prescribe such standards for itself.”

Luttig was joined by progressive scholar Laurence Tribe, who wrote to the committee: “I regard legislation to impose ethical norms in a binding way on the justices as eminently sensible.”

Recently, the American Bar Association adopted Resolution 400, urging all bar associations to pass their own resolutions calling for the Supreme Court to adopt a code of

judicial ethics that’s binding on its justices.

“Its high time to set (a code of conduct),” said Stephen Saltzburg, a law professor and former U.S. Justice Department o cial. “ e Supreme Court should have a code of ethics. Exclamation point. e end.”

As a former public servant who served in senior-level politically appointed positions at the federal, state, and local levels of government for nearly four decades, I have personally witnessed steady rot and ruin of sacred democratic institutions due to what can only be described as wholesale bribery. Our democracy is crumbling under the weight of outright extortion. In political circles at all levels of government, money talks.

e institutions of Congress and administrative organizations have been overtaken by monied interests who are welcomed to buy their way into the process of drafting legislation and directing public policy to bene t their narrow interests. is has not been overlooked or ignored by an understandably cynical electorate, indeed it feeds cynicism and encourages lawlessness. Quite sim-

ply, people are no longer shocked and say if it is good for them it is good enough for us.

Public con dence in our leaders and institutions continues its downward trajectory and the accompanying distrust only feeds more cynicism. e outrageous abuse of power that is currently enveloping the Supreme Court should leave one disgusted and feeling that rampant corruption bene ts everyone but the populace that pays for such disgraceful actions. Integrity, honesty, public service, and the greater good are sacri ced to bene t the few who brazenly manipulate the system to their bene t at the expense of all others. e Supreme Court is becoming an extreme embarrassment, Mr. Roberts; if you do not act, then Congress should! Restore public trust and democratic principles by instituting an enforceable Code of Ethics.

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

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The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) justices must serve ethically, and, in fact, the Constitution states that justices “shall hold their

O ces during good Behaviour.”

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e Constitution speci es that justices can be removed from the court if impeached by the House of Representatives, and then convicted by the Senate, exactly like a president. In our history, only one justice, Samuel Chase, was impeached by the House in 1805, but was acquitted by the Senate. Article I references “Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors” for removal, for both presidents and judges.

e “Good Behaviour” standard for SCOTUS is broader, but most Constitutional scholars believe the treason and bribery language sets

the bar high for removing a justice. Politicians chafe over the power and immunity that justices enjoy, particularly when they rule against their passionately held political beliefs. In 1970, Republican House minority leader Gerald Ford at the urging of President Nixon sought impeachment of far-left justice William O. Douglas. A special judiciary subcommittee conducted a six-month investigation into con ict-of-interest allegations as Douglas sold an article to a magazine but failed to recuse himself when a libel case against the magazine reached SCOTUS. Douglas was also the only paid director of the Parvin Foundation, which had possible connections to organized crime. He was also charged with “leftist militants” associations, and that his book “Points of Rebellion” essentially “fanned the res of unrest, rebellion, and revolution.”

Strong accusations, but the committee had a Democrat majority, issued no subpoenas, and had no public hearings, so the e ort died.

Future president Ford had stated “an impeachable o ense is whatever a majority of the House of Representatives considers it to be at a given moment in history.” Technically correct, but illustrative of the fact that impeachment actions can devolve into nothing more than

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When the victim is Victimized

Dear Editor, I am in a state of shock. We live in a society that is all about correctness, proper behavior, and how we treat others, don’t raise your voice or look at me that way. Yet, the victim of a crime so heinous you wouldn’t wish it on your worst enemy has no rights and must live in this endless loop of repeating over and over again the crime that has no justice.

Does the law and conviction mean further negotiation, time to start a new

Inmate AL8228 is up for parole again, hearing on June 6, 13 years after snu ng Emily’s life away.

AL 8228 was convicted of 2nd-degree murder and sentenced to 15 years to life; my precious daughter only spent 13 years living her life. Inmate

AL 8228 was 26 when convicted in 2012, with the ability to live his whole life ahead of him. Where is my parole?

When do I get to resume my life full of joy and laughter? ere is no parole for me because I cannot snap my ngers and turn back the clock.

AL 8228 has never shown remorse; he aimed his car at a girl, or maybe he thought a woman killed wantonly and willfully and tried to play the system for two years to escape murder. en, in prison, he continues to play the system to get out. We are now preparing for our second parole hearing.

If you desire justice to be delivered or have been a ected by the murder of Emily, our girl who was only 13 with her entire life ahead of her. Please write. You need to explain why AL8228 should not be released. Here is the info:

Please send to: BPH.CorrespondenceUnit@cdcr.ca.gov

Your statement must identify the Inmate’s name: Sina Khankhanian e Inmate’s CDCR number must be provided: Inmate AL8228 e date of the hearing must be provided: Parole Hearing June 6, 2023

Your email must be sent and received by May 20, 2023, to be considered. I thank you and pray that you never have to walk in my shoes.

Michel Shane

Father of Emily RIP April 3, 2010

To read the letter in its entirety, visit malibutimes.com

crass political maneuvering.

Today, accusations are being leveled against Justice Clarence omas that he accepted vacations from his friend Harlan Crow, who is a donor to Republican causes, but he failed to report it in his nancial disclosure reports. He will not be impeached, however.

Precedent illustrates that political calculus controls these outcomes, and even if the Democrats should take control of the House in 2024 and were to vote to impeach, there will never be the required 67 votes in the Senate to remove him. Impeachment proceedings seem to have become a political weapon in our country, and an e ective one, but only against people that run for election. SCOTUS justices have a lifetime appointment. Doomed impeachment proceedings may score political points for the parties, but they can sully our institutions and accelerate the increasingly jaundiced opinion Americans have of government. However, clear and strong ethical standards of “Good Behaviour” serves to strengthen the court, and our belief in its decisions and critical role it serves as the third branch of government. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee, is

reintroducing the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency (SCERT) Act.

Coming to some consensus on appropriate ethics standards would be positive, but the committee seeks to “require” SCOTUS to adopt certain rules, while the White House post statements including “the extremist majority on the Supreme Court has turned the Court into a corrupt, partisan body that is eroding Americans’ faith in our judiciary and our democracy.” Senator, condescending hubris is not an e ective means to work with a separate branch of government constitutionally designed to be immune to political meddling. Worse, SCERT would establish a statutory ethics o cer for processing complaints against justices for violating ethics rules. Currently the Chief justice consults advisory published opinions by a Judicial Conference Committee when reviewing ethical matters.

Congress is contemplating passing a law expanding legal oversite of SCOTUS beyond its current power to remove justices for treason, bribery, or high crimes, a clear extra constitutional overreach. Said law would be subject ultimately to SCOTUS review, with predictable failure likely. Having clear ethical rules is a laudable goal, but Con-

gress should work with SCOTUS to craft those rules, which should be enforced internally by SCOTUS. Impeachment rhetoric is usually rooted in partisan politics. Republicans made threats against Justice Sonia Sotomayor because she dissented when the court extended the Heller case to state and local governments, even though she stated during con rmation it was settled law. Similarly, Democrats threatened impeachment against justices when they overturned Roe v Wade based upon their testimony during confirmation. It is logical that SCOTUS justices should abide by the Code of Conduct for U.S. judges, which limits honorariums, political activity, and gifts. However, that should be an internal reform that SCOTUS implements. Moreover, it is illogical, and an overt power grab, to subject SCOTUS to the regulation and increasingly politically weaponized Department of Justice, or the erratic political swings of Congress and the Presidency.

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

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The following incidents were reported between:

Mar 3 - apr 20

3/30 | Petty eft

A garbage bin was stolen from a property near Las Flores Beach. ere was no security footage for evidence. e garbage bin was worth $50.

4/14 | Vandalism

Legacy Park was vandalized, and an estimated $4,600 worth of damage was reported. e report stated blue spray paint was sprayed around the park’s benches, trash cans, signs, stonework, electrical boxes, ooring, and walkways. ere was no security footage for evidence.

4/16 | Vandalism

A vehicle parked near Civic Center Way was broken into and ransacked. e damage was estimated to cost $500 to repair. ere was no security footage for evidence.

4/19 | Burglary

A vehicle parked near Surfrider Beach was broken into and ransacked. e victim hid the key fob in a bush, went surfing, and upon return, the key was stolen and his vehicle was ransacked. e victim’s iPhone worth $1,000 was stolen. e victim received noti cations of multiple charges made to their credit cards. ere was no security footage for evidence.

4/20 | Grand eft

An estimated $2,412 worth of alcohol was stolen from Whole Foods in Malibu Park at Cross Creek. The security footage showed the suspect loading multiple items in a tote bag and walking out of the store without paying.

4/20 | Grand eft

An electric bicycle worth $1,250 was stolen from a property on Surfwood Road. e victim said the green bicycle with a basket was attached to his vehicle. ere was security footage, but due to poor lighting, they were unable to identify the suspect. e suspect was seen riding away on the bike and out of view. e victim did not have a serial number because the bicycle was not manufactured with one.

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Small earthquake wakes

Malibu

Monday morning

A 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred 1.24 miles northwest of Las Flores Canyon around 8 a.m. Monday morning. No damages were reported. Several residents felt the earthquake in Calabasas, Brentwood, the San Fernando Valley and throughout e Santa Monica Mountains. e City of Malibu reminded residents to prepare for an emergency with an emergency plan, emergency supplies and a step-by-step guidance with a survival guide. For more information on Earthquake Preparedness visit malibucity.org/ earthquakepreparedness.

Alleged Malibu Creek Park shooter on trial

e murder trial is underway in downtown Los Angeles in the case of Anthony Rauda, the man accused of shooting scientist Tristan Beaudette in Malibu Creek State Park ve years ago. Beaudette was asleep in a tent while camping with his two young daughters when the crime occurred.

During opening statements, jurors heard graphic descriptions describing how Beaudette’s brother-in-law, who had a nearby tent, discovered the young father’s body covered in blood and the two little girls screaming for help. e murder touched o a manhunt leading to Rauda, now 46. He was not in court after waiving his right. Rauda was convicted last year after being accused of attacking sheri ’s deputies while in custody. Along with Beaudette’s murder, Rauda faces 10 counts of attempted murder tied to other shootings in the park and ve counts of burglary.

activities for the kids. For more information, follow the station on Instagram @lasd_lhs and on Twitter @LHSLASD.

Open Mic Poetry with featured readers Chloe Loquet, Janet Goldberg, and Carol Davis set for May 20

Featured poets Chloe Loquet, Janet Goldberg, and Carol Davis will read their poetry on May 20 at the Malibu Library from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. An open mic format will follow for poets to share their work with the Malibu Community.

Jane Seymour ‘Expressions’ Art Exhibition on display starting May 22

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. 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 “Expressions” art exhibition 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 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.

City of Malibu

Announces 5.9 percent increase in annual minimum wage for 2023

e City of Malibu is pleased to announce a 5.9 percent increase in the annual Minimum Wage based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the year 2023. E ective July 1, the new Minimum Wage for all employers within Malibu City limits will be $16.90. is adjustment follows the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics’ reported CPI increase of 5.9 percent for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers during 2022 in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim statistical region.

District of the Santa Monica Mountains has announced its rst-ever community workshop series, WiLD CiTY — a set of hands-on immersive experiences within LA’s wildspaces guided by the group’s team of experts. e RCD has led enrichment programs for thousands of students since 1964, providing access and insight to local natural areas, and we now hope to share this unique opportunity with a wider audience, o ering an enriched lens into our shared LA ecosystem.

roughout this six-part community workshop series, participants will experience wildspaces across Los Angeles County guided by professionals in environmental and creative elds. ey will receive hands-on training with fundamental scienti c practices, including water quality testing, bird presence, and diversity surveys, invasive species removal, and plant identi cation as well as immersing themselves in creative experiences with both watercolor scienti c painting and nature journaling — all set within the backdrop of some of LA’s most scenic natural areas. Following each workshop, there will be an optional opportunity to further engage with fellow workshop participants and leaders at nearby co ee shops, cafes, breweries, tasting rooms, and wineries.

is series will take place on select Saturdays in May through June 2023. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot via our website at rcdsmm.org/wild-cityworkshop/

Film Screening: ‘21

Miles in Malibu’ at Malibu Bluffs Park

Shane Gang Pictures presents the lm “21 Miles in Malibu” at Malibu Blu s Park on Friday, May 19. e lm is a hybrid of personal stories of loss, the history of a loved place, and a cautionary tale of government indifference and citizen activism. e lm and PCH safety discussion begin at 7:30 p.m. is lm is not intended for people younger than 16. Visit MalibuCity.org/21Miles for more information.

Summer Recreation Guide and City Newsletter available

e Summer Recreation Guide is available online and was 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.

After-school programs in partnership with the Malibu Boys

North

Santa Monica Bay Watershed State of the Watershed 2023 event on May 11

Join the North Santa Monica Bay Watershed Steering Committee for the inaugural State of the Watershed 2023 on May 11, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. to learn about their e orts to improve local water quality and increasing access to local water supply. e North Santa Monica Bay Watershed includes Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Topanga, Westlake Village, unincorporated Los Angeles County in the Santa Monica Mountains and all 27 miles of Malibu. Guests include Agoura Hills City Councilmember Jeremy Wolf, Watershed Coordinator Melina Watts, LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, and Dr. Katherine Pease from Heal the Bay.

e event is free, but seating is limited. RSVP on lvmwd.com, community events page. e event will also be hybrid. An access link will be available for registered guests 24 hours before the event takes place.

Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriffs Station

Open House on Saturday, May 13

e Malibu/Lost Hills Sheri ’s Station invites you to attend the department open house on Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. e event will include the Sheri ’s K-9, Special Enforcement Bureau, Recruitment, Mounted Enforcement Detail, Search and Rescue Team, a helicopter, and

Blood Drive at Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue on May 25

UCLA Health and Pepperdine University Pre-Med Club will be hosting a Blood Drive at the Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue, on ursday, May 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To sign up go to ucedonor.com, use the code “PUMED.” Donors get a movie ticket or $10 gift card.

Malibu Inn Motel public hearing on May 31

On April 17, the Planning Commission postponed the public hearing on the Malibu Inn Motel project environmental document and project entitlements to May 31.

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

Since Jan. 1, 2022, the City of Malibu’s minimum wage policy ensures an annual increase on July 1, re ecting changes in the CPI. By aligning with the minimum wage policies of Los Angeles County and neighboring cities, the City of Malibu aims to support local businesses in maintaining competitiveness and attracting high-quality sta .

e City Council’s historic vote on March 28, 2016, paved the way for incremental increases to the minimum wage, reaching $15 per hour by 2020, in line with L.A. County’s minimum wage policy. e following phased increases were established for companies with more than 25 employees:

$10.50 starting July 1, 2016

$12 starting July 1, 2017

• $13.25 starting July 1, 2018

• $14.25 starting July 1, 2019

• $15 starting July 1, 2020

Minimum wage cost of living increase based on CPI e ective takes place every year on July 1.

To accommodate smaller local businesses with fewer than 25 employees, the city’s ordinance provided a one-year delay for minimum wage increases. ese businesses began following the same schedule starting July 1, 2017, reaching $15 per hour in 2021. As of July 1, 2022, small businesses with fewer than 25 employees are required to comply with the established minimum wage in accordance with the Malibu Municipal Code §15.64.

For more information on the minimum wage policy in the City of Malibu, visit malibucity.org.

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RCD’s ‘WiLD CiTY!’ workshop series offers experiences in county’s wildspaces

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Thu may 11

SANTA MONICA BAY WATERSHED STATE OF THE WATERSHED 2023

Join the North Santa Monica Bay Watershed Steering Committee for the inaugural State of the Watershed 2023 on May 11, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. to learn about its e orts to improving local water quality and increasing access to local water supply. e North Santa Monica Bay Watershed includes Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Topanga, Westlake Village, unincorporated Los Angeles County in the Santa Monica Mountains and all 27

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sat may 13

BOOK SIGNING WITH AUTHOR

DIANE PETERSON

Meet Hollywood stuntwoman and author Diane Peterson in person on May 13, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Tracy Park Gallery.

sat may 13

SUSHI FOR BEGINNERS AT THE MALIBU LIBRARY

miles of Malibu. Guests include Agoura Hills City Council member Jeremy Wolf, Watershed Coordinator Melina Watts, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, Dr. Katherine Pease from Heal the Bay. e event is free, but seating is limited. RSVP on lvmwd.com, community events page. e event will also be hybrid. An access link will be available for registered guests 24 hours before the event takes place.

sat may 13

MALIBU/LOST HILLS SHERIFF’S STATION OPEN HOUSE

Join the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheri ’s Station invites you to attend the department open house on Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. e event will include the Sheri ’s K-9, Special Enforcement Bureau, Recruitment, Mounted Enforcement Detail, Search and Rescue Team, a helicopter, and activities for the kids. For more information, follow the station on Instagram @lasd_lhs and on Twitter @LHSLASD.

Celebrate Asian Paci c American Heritage Month by learning this delicious skill on Saturday, May 13, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Malibu Library Meeting Room. Chef Andy Matsuda from the Sushi Chef Institute will join us to teach the basics of sushi preparation. e class is for adults, attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party, including kids. is will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees.

Thu may 18

LEGACY PARK NATURE WALK

Spend the morning in nature at Legacy Park from 10 to 11 a.m. Children ages 1-5 and their caregivers will begin their morning at the Malibu Library and enjoy a walk around the Legacy Park Pond with a Community Services Park educator and naturalist. Participants will learn about nature as they explore the abundant waterfowl and wild owers. e walk will culminate with storytime at the amphitheater and a return to the library. Participants must be accompanied by a caregiver.

fri may 19

FILM SCREENING: ‘21 MILES IN MALIBU’ Shane Gang Pictures presents the lm “21 Miles in Malibu” at Malibu Blu s Park on Friday,

May 19. e lm is a hybrid of personal stories of loss, the history of a loved place, and a cautionary tale of government indi erence and citizen activism. e lm and PCH safety discussion begin at 7:30 p.m. is lm is not intended for people younger than 16. Please visit MalibuCity.org/21Miles for more information.

fri may 19

ICE DYING WORKSHOP

Ice dying is a technique that uses ice to “split” colored dye into its parts, resulting in vibrant, unpredictable, and complex explosions of color onto previously white fabrics. e instructor will provide an item to dye. Adults must accompany children under 12. Instructed by Fluidity with Mattie. At Malibu Blu s Park Michael Landon Community Center from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

SAt may 20

CAFFEINATED VERSE AT THE MALIBU LIBRARY

Featured poets Chloe Loquet, Janet Goldberg, and Carol Davis will read their poetry. An open mic format will follow for poets to share their work with the Malibu Community on Saturday, May 20, from 11 to 12:30 a.m. at the Malibu Library.

Sun may 21

NICK RODIONOFF CELEBRATION OF LIFE

We will gather at Nick Rodiono ’s happy place, Zuma Beach, for his Celebration of Life. At Tower 12 — look for the Woody. We’ve moved the start time up to 10 a.m. — if you want to participate in the paddle out, bring your board. If you want to make a day of it, please bring your beach chairs and food and drinks. Super chill time to be enjoyed by all and our plan is to make this an annual gathering at Zuma to keep his legacy going.

WED may 24

MALIBU FOUNDATION

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

TRAINING

e Malibu Foundation will be o ering emergency preparedness for seniors on Wednesday, May 24, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We are partnering with the city of Agoura Hills to hold a senior citizen emergency preparedness session at Agoura Hills Recreation Center. is event brings our elder community members together to make sure that we are all connected and prepared. ere will be water, co ee, and a light lunch provided for all participants, as well as a FEMA-approved go bag.

Thu may 25

BLOOD DRIVE AT MALIBU

JEWISH CENTER & SYNAGOGUE

UCLA Health and Pepperdine University Pre-Med Club will be hosting a Blood Drive at the Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue, on ursday, May 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To sign up go to ucedonor.com, use the code “PUMED.” Donors get a movie ticket or $10 gift card.

Thu may 25

CREATE POLKA DOT ART

Join us and celebrate Asian Paci c American Heritage Month by creating your own polka dot art inspired by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Canvas, markers, and polka dot making tips will be provided. For ages 13-17. On ursday, May 25, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Malibu Library.

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.

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.

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@bu-dharma.com for more info.

BALLET SLIM AND TRIM

Develop better posture and improve balance, exibility, and circulation during this one-hour 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 drop-in rate, space permitting.

CARDIO SALSA AND STRETCH

An energetic Latin dance workout that incorporates salsa, cha-cha, and merengue in an easy-tofollow 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) 456-2489, 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.

The Malibu/Lost Hills Sheri ’s Station invites you to attend the department open house on Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT

room, state-of-the art classrooms, and a library. e building will also provide a dedicated space for the center’s renowned Hand in Hand program that connects people of all abilities in a socially integrated program.

Also, importantly, a new preschool will be brought back to life at the site. e crowd of 150 applauded at hearing the news. In 2007 the preschool hosted the old Malibu Presbyterian’s preschool that was destroyed along with the church in the Corral Fire. e project will also feature a 12,000-square-foot subterranean parking garage.

e second building will house a small chapel for intimate spiritual gatherings. It will accommodate up to 100 worshippers. e buildings will all connect by pathways and outdoor celebration spaces to the main sanctuary. e new project was designed by the late Malibu architect David Lawrence Gray who donated his service. Gray’s associate Mark Meyer took over the project after Gray’s death last December.

The entire expansion is being funded by an anonymous donor with the intent of following the center’s mission to provide a spiritual center for Jewish families and for future generations. MJCS

President Jonathan Goldstein called the event a major milestone, saying “it’s a remarkable gift.”

Rabbi Cantor Marcelo Gindlin, who leads the MJCS congregation, commented he was excited to nally

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break ground on what he called an extended home for “our tabernacle” in Malibu.

“It’s a portal,” he said. “Here is where our present, our past, and our future come together.”

Gindlin reminded the crowd of MJCS’s humble history when founding members recruited shoppers at what is now Ralphs supermarket back in the 1980s. Members rented space at Webster Elementary School and eventually broke ground years later on the current space.

For more than two decades Gindlin has led holidays and life cycle events.

“We have shared laughter, tears, pride, comfort and hope,” he said.

“It’s time to make our dwelling place permanent.”

MJCS also hosts many gatherings for other Malibu houses of worship and community events.

Other Malibu clergy, including Father Matt Murphy of Our Lady of Malibu and the Rev. Joyce Stickney of St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, attended the groundbreaking in support of their neighboring house of worship.

“I’m here to support my brothers and sisters of faith,” said Murphy, whose Catholic church just held a fundraiser at MJCS. “It’s appropriate to come back and support them.”

Rev. Stickney noted that there’s a strong collegiality among the interfaith community in Malibu.

“We collaborate and work together to address the needs of the community and to make it a better community for everybody,” she said.

Creek State Park to Point Mugu State Park. Biologists say all of those photos may be of the same bear.

Bears are omnivores, meaning they eat a wide range of foods, including fruits, nuts, roots, insects, small animals, sh, honey, human food (such as in cars or at campsites), pet food, unsecured trash, and dead animals. ey live for 15 to 25 years.

“As this bear gets older and is looking to mate, it might attempt to move back north and cross the freeway again,” Sikich said. “Since there’s no evidence of an existing population here in the Santa Monica Mountains, there are likely no females.”

Bear sightings have been rare in the Santa Monica Mountains. In the early 2000s, a bear carcass was discovered under a landslide in Malibu Creek State Park. In 2016, a bear was documented three times over three months on wildlife trail cameras in the central portion of the mountains but never detected again.

Other black bears have occasionally been spotted through the years north of the 101 Freeway in the Simi Hills. Previous news reports include a bear spotted near Westlake High School in 2006 and one killed by a vehicle on the 101 Freeway near Lindero Canyon Blvd. Grizzly bears once roamed the entire state of California, but none have been seen since 1924 in Yosemite. ey were all wiped out, which is ironic, considering that a grizzly bear is featured on the state ag. Black bears are not even native to Southern California. In the 1930s, about 30 black bears from Yosemite National Park were relocated to the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountains; and their population grew and expanded.

Black bears rarely become aggressive when encountered, and rarely attack people. If one is encountered while hiking, just keep a safe distance and slowly back away. Some say to make yourself look bigger by lifting and waving your arms and make noise by yelling, clapping your hands, using noisemakers, or whistling. Don’t run away or make eye contact. Let the bear leave the area on its own. If it makes contact, ght back.

NPS biologists are excited to add the bear as a new species to their wildlife studies in the Santa Monica Mountains, expecting it will add new insights on urban wildlife.

Many in attendance were elated to see the groundbreaking.

“It’s very exciting,” said Lori Gray, a member of more than 30 years.

“What a phenomenal experience to be here. I’m really proud of this community and all they do for so many. It’s been a long time coming.”

Malibu City Councilmember Paul Grisanti, who was in attendance said, “ e Jewish Center, this synagogue, has been a dream of the community for many years. When they built this (the current structure) they made it open to the community and made it a vital part of the community.”

Other dignitaries in attendance were Malibu Mayor Bruce Silverstein, who brie y spoke at the event, and State Sen. Ben Allen, who through redistricting shares Malibu representation with Henry Stern. Allen and a Stern representative presented the center with certi cates of appreciation.

Construction at the site will begin once building permits are secured. In the spirit of community generosity, during construction, MJCS expects to be hosted by another house of worship in Malibu.

“We’re looking forward to being hosted by another religious institution in the area, a church, where we’ll hold our religious services, high holiday services and religious school,” Goldstein said.

Stickney, who serves as a pastor at St. Aidan’s, is also a member of MJCS. She remarked that the congregation is “embracing, accepting, inclusive,” adding “and how bright the light and the love shines here.”

Photos captured black bear footprints heading North on a beach in Malibu early on Sunday, May 7.

Photo Courtesy of Jan Milligan

This photo shows the black bear now known as BB-12 tagged and radio-collared in the western Santa Monica Mountains.Photo Courtesy of National Park Service

The new building will include a state-of-the-art preschool, classrooms for the Hebrew School, administrative o ces, a music room, a library, and a new chapel for sacred ceremonies.

Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT

Planning Commission holds a public hearing on temporary use permit ordinance

Adopted revisions include added protection language for surrounding neighborhoods

By SAMANTHA BRAVO Of The Malibu Times

The Planning Commission held a second public hearing to update regulations related to Temporary Use Permits (TUPs) on Monday, April 1. e hearing was to address comments provided by the Planning Commission on March 20.

On Dec. 13, 2021, the City Council directed sta to prepare a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) and to hold hearings before Zoning Ordinance Revisions and Code Enforcement Subcommittee (ZORACES) and the Planning Commission before presenting a nal ordinance to the City Council. ZORACES held two meetings on the ZTA on April 14 and Oct. 12, 2022 and made its recommendations. Once the commission’s recom-

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& Girls Club run through June 1

Afterschool programs 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 for details and to register.

Updates on reporting of LA County COVID-19 statistics

Due to the continuing improvements in COVID-19 conditions in Los Angeles County, the city will no longer post the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH) COVID-19 statistics in the City Manager Update. City sta continues to monitor and respond to the pandemic in accordance with recommendations and requirements by the LADPH, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; California Department of Public Health; and the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health. e LADPH will continue to post key COVID-19 statistics on its COVID-19 dashboard

to parents stating an investigation determined that there is no credible threat currently to the school. Still, concerned parents are dealing with anxious children who experienced an “unsettling” situation, and the district has offered resources through the Boys & Girls Club and the National Association of School Psychologists website NASPonline.org for guidance on how to talk to children about threats and acts of violence.

e Malibu Times spoke with a student who was on the eld trip and the student’s mother about what happened. TMT is not publishing the name of the student, who is a minor.

mendations are nalized, the item will be scheduled for a City Council public hearing.

Contract planner Joseph Smith provided the presentation overviewing the TUP and recommend a formal recommendation to the city council with revisions made to the ordinance. e revisions include added protection language regarding neighborhoods. e intent is to ensure the requests will not detriment the public health, safety and general welfare surrounding neighborhoods or communities as a whole. Other revisions include a clari cation requirement from all agencies and approval determined by the planning director, as well as a public notice for properties within a 500-foot radius of the subject property. Some public notices may be waived by the planning director for certain types of minor TUPs.

Some feedback Smith noted to council are an update on TUP fees commensurate with sta time spent on TUPs; as well as adding planning sta positions to help facilitate the TUPs’ processing.

at publichealth.lacounty.gov.

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.

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.

e sixth-grader said while on a lunch break outside at the Getty Villa, a young man started shouting “that his friend had a gun or something. He said, ‘Don’t go to school. It’s gonna kill your brain.’”

e man followed the group to the amphitheater where the student said, “he was kinda chasing us.” e man was carrying a black bag, which the students found disturbing. e 11-year-old said the man may have been “hallucinating” and added he appeared to verbally attack a security guard when confronted but not taken into custody.

“ ey didn’t do anything,” the student said. “ e cops came a long time after.”

e kids were scared, so they headed with their teachers straight to the bus. e student

e commission had a two-hour discussion in regards to TUP application requirements, parking, tra c, and concerns with parcels with event ownership.

Commissioner Kraig Hill asked how parking will be handled for events with more than 500 attending.

“Have we adequately considered the case where somebody outside the city wants to shuttle guests to and from a parking area in the city? Can we say outside of the city events cannot park in the city?” Hill said. “How do we address these big outside events that want to have a component in the city?”

Commissioner John Mazza questioned private events that anticipate parking for 500 people and continued to oppose allowing outside events with over 250 people.

“ at’s totally ne,” Commissioner Skylar Peak said. “ ey gured out and come up with a plan that is adequate for them, there’s nothing wrong with that.”

Smith said both minor and major TUPs include a catch-all provision that allows the director to move up an event after it

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.

was dismayed that the group wasn’t boarded on the bus immediately. e mother agreed. Some students pounded on the door to get in according to the student.

e suspect also brie y pounded on the bus and then ran away, according to the student’s account.

e mother got a text message from her child that scared her. It read, “Mom, we’re locked down on the bus. Kids are crying. Where are you? Come pick me up now.”

At that point she still didn’t know exactly what happened.

“One of the concerns I have as a mom is that the information (her child) received after locking down on the bus was only coming from other students,” she said.

“ ey were texting back and forth. I believe the students

has been approved by the planning director.

“ is ordinance update was intended to resolve several issues that are happening, the timing for the TUP’s have been problematic, in this case, it could be small events where they’re organized...late in the hour... then they realize they need a TUP... then they talk to Richard...it’s just that the timeline don’t always match up,” Smith said. “ is ordinance is trying to nd a balance that weighs it all.”

After a two-hour discussion, the commission adopted the revisions.

e commission adopted No. 23-25, determining the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, and approving Coastal Development Permit-Woolsey

Fire No. 21-005 for the construction of a new one-story, 4,691-square-foot single-family residence plus a 2,686-squarefoot basement, a 737-square-foot detached garage, 227-square-foot surf shack, pickleball court, swimming pool, spa, grading, retaining walls, hardscaping and landscaping, a new onsite wastewater

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

Planning Consultations and Rebuild Resources

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

locked down in the gym received texts from students on the bus. I didn’t hear until later that day. We got an email that there was a lockdown at school. ey (SMMUSD) didn’t specify any details. It’s concerning to think something could happen to our kids and we wouldn’t have all the details, but it does make me feel better that my child has a phone.”

e mother continued that the bus driver told the children that they were not allowed to use their phones because then some parents would try to come and pick their children up, possibly causing confusion.

“ e kids weren’t supposed to call their parents while on lockdown on the school bus, but the teachers fortunately whispered to the kids it was okay to text their

treatment system and associated development; including Minor Modi cation No. 22-001 for a 50 percent reduction of the front yard setback, located in the Rural Residential, One Acre zoning district at 6642 Zumirez Drive (Contract Planner Pisarkiewicz).

e commission continued the Extension of Coastal Development Permit No. 14-028 to the May 15 Regular Planning Commission meeting. A request to extend the Planning Commission’s approval of an application for the construction of a new single-family home and associated development.

e commission continued the Coastal Development Permit No. 21-048 to a date uncertain. An application to replace a failed retaining wall as part of a follow-up to Emergency Coastal Development Permit No. 20-005 (32852 Paci c Coast Highway). e agenda, sta report, viewing and commenting instructions are posted on the website at malibucity.org/agendacenter. e next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for May 15.

CERT Training classes continue at City Hall

As part of its ongoing e orts toward community-wide preparedness, the City of Malibu o ers the highly popular Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. e free in-person classes will be held on ursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. April 13 through May 25 at Malibu City Hall. (Only the rst class may be missed, and can be made up). Learn how you to get your family, business, school or organization better prepared for wild res and other disasters. CERT o ers training in basic rst aid, search and rescue, use of re extinguisher, disaster psychology and more. Learn more and sign up on the webpage. For more information call Emergency Services Coordinator Sarah Flores at (310) 456-2489, ext. 237 or email Sa ores@MalibuCity.org.

Homeless Outreach Update

e city’s Homeless Outreach Team, which consists of two outreach workers and a housing navigator from e People Concern, reported that in March 2023, it engaged with 74 people experiencing homelessness in Malibu. Eleven of them were placed into

moms,” she said.

e school bus, full of students, got a police escort back to campus, where they joined other students locked down in the gym.

e mother says she has heard from other students and their parents that the children were afraid with some in tears.

“ e kids in the gym had no idea why they were in lockdown,” she said. “ ey sat there waiting for someone to possibly come onto campus.”

ey were all nally allowed back to their seventh-period classes.

e district issued a statement saying: “ e health and safety of our students and sta are our top priorities.” It also read that law enforcement “have assured us that there is no credible threat in this

temporary or permanent housing. Among them was a veteran who has lived in Malibu for more than 30 years. e city’s Outreach Team, in coordination with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and Veterans A airs, were able to identify a housing opportunity for him and he moved into his new home at the end of March.

Wireless communications facilities application reviews deadline to submit extended

The deadline to submit for the city’s Request for Proposals (RFP) for firms to assist the Planning Department with expert, technical, regulatory consultation and application review work on wireless communications facility applications was extended to May 5. The previous agreements for these services had expired due to City Council Policy limiting such agreements to two years. On April 27, the city issued an addendum to respond to questions received since the issuance of the RFP, leading to the extension. Once the evaluation process has been completed, City staff will present an item to the City Council, likely at the end of June.

case and it is safe to attend school.

“ e person of interest, a Malibu High School graduate, and his parents have been interviewed, and their home thoroughly searched. An investigation determined that the subject was concerned for the safety of students and perceived a threat, but had no plans to carry out any type of threat. e young man continues to be closely monitored as the investigation continues. We support the family’s interest in seeking necessary support and intervention for their young-adult family member.”

As a precaution, extra security was on campus May 4 and 5. e Malibu Times reached out to the Getty Villa for comment and has yet to receive a response by the time of press.

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Wildfire warning sirens could be coming to Malibu later this year

e preliminary design proposed 32 total sirens to be implemented throughout Malibu

By SAMANTHA BRAVO Of The Malibu Times

The Public Works and Public Safety joint meeting explored the installation of outdoor warning sirens that would be used to alert residents and visitors of impending disasters such as wild res or tsunami threats with a speci c focus on nighttime warnings.

In the aftermath of the Woolsey Fire, the city pursued a variety of grant opportunities to secure funding for emergency preparedness, including improvements to emergency communications, and worked closely with FEMA and CalOES representatives on HMGP applications.

In December 2019, the city contracted with Mission Critical Partners to conduct a siren sound study to determine the optimum quantity and locations for an e ective alerting system. Primarily

the council increase school safety and better communication.

“I’m so grateful that no one was physically hurt by this encounter but it hits very close to home for us parents and it shakes me to the core about my worst fear,” parent Jake Lingo said. “I wish we didn’t have to do this, I wish we weren’t in a bad place, but the wishes won’t make this danger go away, and no one’s wishes will stop an active shooter situation. I hope Malibu’s willing to ght for this on campus security, protect our children from all of our worst fears.”

Parent Heather Alfano shared her concerns and said noti cations regarding the lockdown were not shared with elementary school parents or sta .

“Security is a community matter and this event reinforces that we cannot rely on SMMUSD to act in our best interest,” she said. “My objective today is to make it clear that we need Malibu’s support that we ensure our students are safe, we need to know that law enforcement can make it to any campus within two minutes, if our worst fear would become a reality and we had an active shooter. Every second counts towards a life saved or a life lost.”

Malibu/Lost Hills Sgt. Christopher Soderlund responded to the parents’ concerns and said the Getty Villa is not under their jurisdiction and would be under West Los Angeles Police Department jurisdiction.

“As soon as we got word about what happened, we immediately responded and our deputies escorted the bus and the students back to the campus here in Malibu and ensured that everyone got o the bus safely and were reunited with their families safely,” Soderlund said.

“We do not brush o anything; we take every incident seriously and we investigate it fully.”

Soderlund said the department has a full-time sergeant and three deputies assigned to Malibu schools and said the incident is still an ongoing investigation.

Silverstein responded to the parents and their proposal for armed security on campus and said that item had mixed reactions when it was under discussion last year.

“ ere were a number of residents who spoke strongly against that when we had this up for discussion; we had a lot of emotions,” Silverstein said. “I don’t know if Malibu is up for taking up the question on whether there should or should not be gun control, that is an issue that seems to be avoided at the national level. I don’t know what ability we have in any, in our local level, but maybe that’s something we can think about.”

e council moved on to item 6.

A. Letter in Opposition to Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Motion to Take Actionable Steps to Depopulate and Decarcerate the Los Angeles County Jails.

e city was recently made aware of a motion put forward by Los

for outdoors, a siren alerting system is designed to alert the public of an event or possible event. Indoor noti cation is not guaranteed but is available through various other technologies. Emergency alert systems representative Matthew Straeb, a partner with Shake Alert, presented their company’s resources and said they could send a receiver to alert residents indoors.

Angeles County Supervisors Hilda

Solis and Lindsey Horvath to take actionable steps to depopulate and decarcerate the Los Angeles County jails. e item was pulled from the April 4 Board of Supervisor’s agenda after receiving numerous communications from cities and stakeholders in opposition to the motion. Although the motion was pulled, there are indications that it will be brought back at a future meeting. e council approved sending a letter, but not the letter that was attached to the agenda. Motion carried.

e next item 6. B. Letter in Opposition to Rotating Los Angeles County Sheri ’s Deputies to other stations at least every ve years was presented. e recommended action is to consider authorizing the Mayor to send a letter to the Los Angeles County Sheri , with copies sent to the Civilian Oversight Commission and Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, in opposition to a recommendation to rotate patrol deputies in periodic rotations, no longer than every ve years.

While rotating deputies has been useful for breaking up some deputy gangs in the past, the special counsel’s report recognizes that it is just one of many options that department leaders can use. e report also includes a recommendation for the sheri to provide a report to the Civilian Oversight Commission on his perception of the viability and likelihood of success of the rotational plan.

According to the report, moving deputies every ve years would have a negative impact on the City of Malibu and all communities. Law enforcement e orts are strengthened by continuity and the relationships that are built within the community. In addition, during a disaster such as the Woolsey Fire, knowledge of the community, the roads, and the neighborhoods is critical for an e ective response.

Allied Universal representative Rudy Ramirez supported sending the letter, saying it’s extremely important to the city and its residents.

“It’s been ve years since the horri c 2018 Woosley Fire and nobody knows it better than the city within the Santa Monica Mountains that su ered this horri c wild re and what we have experienced with rotations with deputies in an area is it creates a safety issue, especially during times of an emergency, during evacuations, time of the essence and no one knows it better than Malibu and your surrounding cities,” Ramirez said. “We believe that the rotations of deputies will erode the community-based policing [that] comes after years of building relationships with the community and that trust would be eroded immediately if new deputies would constantly be cycling in and out every ve years.”

e council approved the proposal, and Silverstein said it’s appropriate for the city to send a letter.

“We don’t have problems with clicks, much less gangs here, and

“Sirens are going to take a long time to install, and our system is up and running and can operate before this re season,” Straeb said.

Straeb said their receivers also provide text messages from safety organizations such as the sheri ’s and weather service.

“ e advantage of this is that you’ll be able to wake someone up in the middle of the night in their home, they’ll be able

if we did, I’m sure Capt. [Jennifer] Seetoo would not stand for it,” Silverstein said.

Silverstein motioned to address the letter to the Board of Supervisors and sheri s. Motion carried.

e council approved item 6. C, Malibu Arts Association Art Show Event Series Fee Waiver. Waiving the facility use and permit fees will result in a loss of revenue of $2,515 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 and $3,420 for FY 2023-24. e Legacy Park Deed Restrictions permit up to six events at the park per calendar year. ese events generate revenue for the city, and waiving these associated fees limits potential revenue.

e last and long-awaited item was the Malibu Film Society, and board members of the organization attended the meeting to speak and support the organization’s proposal to screen lms at Malibu Paci c Church.

e council was asked to approve

to get some directions even if the TV or the power is o or the cell network is not working,” Straeb said. “ ey’ll be able to take this receiver with them and will allow them during evacuation to continue to receive information that’s life-saving and also tell them where to go and not to go and also most importantly when to come back.”

Assistant Civil Engineer Nadia Fahoum presented the options to the commission and where the installation poles would be implemented.

Graphic Information System Specialist from Acoustic Technology omas Hinchli e presented the pilot program and answered commissioners’ questions and addressed concerns.

e preliminary design proposed 32 total sirens, with alternates, throughout Malibu to provide adequate acoustic coverage, with most locations on city, county, or state land. e trial would involve the placement of trailers with pole-mounted speakers that can extend 30 feet high in various locations throughout Malibu.

While the project is being funded by a FEMA grant, Hinchli e said the perma -

a grant of $85,000 to the Malibu Film Society to o set the forecasted de cit of approximately $75,000 during the 2023-24 season resulting from providing membership and admission to lm screenings and other events to Malibu residents free of charge.

Malibu Film Society Director Scott Tallal attended the meeting and presented the proposal. Tallal has been working alongside Silverstein and Grisanti on this item.

“ e whole idea here was to use movies as a way to bring the community together on a regular basis, once the mayor and the former mayor helped us gure out how to broaden the program and still stay a oat nancially we were totally on board,” Tallal said. “Local residents will no longer have to drive down the coast or over the mountains just to go see a movie on the big screen and they won’t have to drive all the way back to Malibu in the dark.”

nent poles are $19,000, and installation ranges from $10,000 to $20,000. e total amount is estimated to be $2 million.

Commissioners Josh Spiegel and Wade Major were both skeptical about spending $2 million and hope to pilot a test run.

“I agree with what Josh has said, I’m skeptical after seeing all the speci cs, but I am curious to see and pilot it in a couple of places, before we spend any money on this unless we know it’s going to do what we need it to do and what it’s designed to do,” Major said.

Public Works Vice Chair Jo Drummond proposed to have a trailer siren at the upcoming Public Safety Expo on June 10.

Commissioner Scott Dittrich moved, and Major seconded a trial program. e design approach will be presented to the City Council for further direction. If city o cials determine the trial-run a success, the city could explore installing similar technology on a more permanent basis.

To view the agenda, visit malibucity. org/agendacenter.

Tallal said Malibu Paci c Church is the ideal location for their events, saying the location has su cient parking, enough seating, and equipment preferred by studio executives. Silverstein, Grisanti, and Stewart were in favor, while councilmembers Uhring and Riggins were against the number of events they are allowed to host and questioned whether the facility would require a Conditional Used Permit (CUP) with the number of events requested.

“We’re very gifted that that is available to us here in Malibu,” Grisanti said. “I want to thank Scott [Tallal] for all the work he’s done over the years to make that and many more of these occasions happen, and I’d like everyone else to have an opportunity to have those kinds of experiences in the future.”

After a nearly three-hour discussion, the council motioned to approve the MFS to be held at Malibu Paci c Church.

During voting, Uhring said the proposal violates the city’s code and after the meeting, e Malibu Times asked Uhring if other venues, such as Aviator Nation Dreamland, violate their code since they have events nearly every weekend.

“It’s not in a neighborhood — there’s a difference. There’s 40 homes behind the church, and there’s only one road out of there,” Uhring said. “ at’s why we have special use permits, in terms of making sure that nobody goes into a neighborhood and does something that is going to disrupt the quality of their life.”

Tallal said they will discuss the results with the Malibu Pacific Church to make sure they are comfortable and are able to proceed with hosting screenings at the church. e next City Council meeting is scheduled for May 22 at City Hall. To view the agenda visit, malibucityorg/agendacenter.

This map shows the potential locations of 32 warning sirens that would be placed in Malibu under a proposal by the city. Contributed Graphic

people and are urgently making changes to make sure our facilities are better equipped to provide the shelter, education and wraparound supportive services that people entrusted to our care truly need to change their life trajectory,” she said. “Campus Kilpatrick, created before my time, intended to be a model as a care- rst juvenile justice system with a therapeutic servicerich environment with specially trained sta . Young people selected for Campus Kilpatrick would go through a rigorous selection process with a focus on reentry. I am clear that what you may read or hear about who is at Campus Kilpatrick can cause confusion at best and concern.”

Horvath stated there are currently 20 o enders at Campus Kilpatrick with approximately 54 sta when the requirement is only a one-toone ratio. is is to “ensure safety of both the young people and the sta ,” she said. “ is is not going to change in the near term. Any changes that do happen to Campus Kilpatrick will come in partnership with the Malibu community and making sure we’ve communicated with you directly.”

e supervisor cited homelessness as another urgent concern touting her rst motion declaring a state of emergency on homelessness to expedite hiring mental health workers. It typically takes more than a year to get hired, which the supervisor called “absolutely unacceptable when we see the mental health crisis on our streets.” Horvath then thanked all the business leaders in attendance for helping to keep Malibu businesses open during what’s been a di cult time for many in retail.

In his remarks, Silverstein reminded that in 1991 “Malibu became a city to fend off the continued mass development that’s emblematic of most coastal cities in southern California.” en addressing Horvath he commented, “I really liked everything you said except for one thing. e residents of Malibu, at least as I perceive it, don’t view this place as a driver of economics from visitors. We

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welcome visitors, but we’re not here about making money from tourism. Unlike most tourist attraction areas in the country, that’s not what we’re about here. at’s one of the misperceptions that we strive to clear up. Driving economics through visitors and tourist dollars is such a large part of the goal of many places. It’s not here. We’re not Anaheim.”

Silverstein continued that despite the proximity to Los Angeles “the residents of Malibu have fought to maintain the area’s natural beauty and rural tranquility” while some visitors “view our city as a natural theme park of sorts.” It’s hard to do, he said, “when you serve as a destination for 15 million people while 10,000 live here.

“Malibu is the object of a constant battle between residents who seek to preserve and protect the environment and developers and special interests that seek to profit from the exploitation of Malibu.”

e mayor noted an “engaged community” that has “no hesitation telling us what we can do better.” He called Malibu residents “custodians, not owners” of the area’s natural resources.

And Silverstein reiterated a commitment by the city to help every resident displaced by the Woolsey Fire to return home. He cited the transient occupancy tax from short-term rentals for helping to boost Malibu’s economy, adding, “ at’s not exactly one of the ways we want to fuel our economy, but it did nonetheless.”

Alluding to past drama on the City Council and the election of two new councilmembers, Silverstein stated “it has resulted in a more congenial atmosphere, which is more conducive to getting things done.”

City staff that works to get things done was acknowledged by City Manager Steve McClary, who presented a lm touting Malibu’s latest accomplishments including a school safety assessment, review to improve building and planning functions, employee recruitment and retention, a balanced budget with strong scal management, and enhancing public safety among other initiatives.

watching — ne job. ey may call you a whistleblower, but the honesty is what it’s all about here at City Hall, and I believe our council will follow up here, as well as the legal sta . So thank you very much, and I hope your house doesn’t get raided.”

In the video segment, Hill explains that he’d been researching a property that was on the agenda.

“ ere was some concern about the square footage, so I thought I’d look at past permits and see if I could gure that out,” he said. “I found no building permit for the deck. I saw a permit from 2014 for more rocks, which showed the deck as existing. Nor did I nd any separate permit for a guest unit; so I’d want some further clari cation on those square footage numbers.”

Hill then related the following: “I received a call from [Malibu resident] Howard Rudzki urging me to approve this project on the basis that if, and only if, we would pass this project, the owner, on whose behalf he was calling, would use his money and in uence to achieve a particular local political goal that I might agree with.”

“I told him that the owner’s political views have nothing to do with the merits of the application; and I would not and will not consider them one way or the other,” Hill continued. “I think that trying to in uence a commissioner to vote a certain way based on ulterior political concerns is unconscionable, and I don’t want to see or hear that. at’s my disclosure.”

e Malibu Times contacted Rudzki for his side of the story, and he had this to say:

“My actions need no justi cation. I never urged

Mr. Hill to approve any project in Malibu, nor did I insinuate that he needed to pass a project because the owner would use his in uence to achieve local political goals that he may agree with.

“Mr Hill’s recollection of our conversation is grossly inaccurate. My call to Mr. Hill was to request him to review the project in question. e owner has been complying with Mr. Hill’s requests. He has been making the requested changes. However, Mr. Hill is apparently too busy to return his calls or follow up on the project as the owner has not received any response from Mr. Hill, despite having placed numerous calls to him.

“What is ‘unscrupulous,’ in the words of Mr. Hill and actionable is his insinuation that I attempted to in uence a commissioner’s vote,” Rudzki said. “ ere is no factual basis to his conjecture and misguided

conclusions. What I nd unconscionable and outrageous is that he would corrupt the purpose of a usual and customary meeting on a project by making this outrageous claim. It is his and Mr. Wagner’s actions that have corrupted the purpose of the Brown Act, to which Mr. Wagner alluded.”

Mayor Pro Tem Steve Uhring made the following statement to e Malibu Times, “I have known Kraig for a long time, and I do not recall any situation where he was anything but honest. It is the responsibility of our city attorney to investigate and report the facts to the council and our residents.”

e project in question is a beachfront home located at 23936 Malibu Road, owned by “23936 Malibu, LLC.” at company’s only agent is Mohamed Ahmar of Beverly Hills. e property’s value is estimated at $20.1 million.

Above: Capt. Jennifer Seetoo (left), City Manager Steve McClary (center), Deputy Christopher Soderlund (right) pose for a photo after the State of the City. Below: The event was well attended by Malibu’s business and civic leaders, representatives from schools, nonprofit organizations, and houses of worship. Photos by Samantha Bravo

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Community goes ‘Dancing Through the Decades’ in OLM school fundraiser

Last month, on April 29, the Malibu Jewish Center was lled with decades of out ts from the ’20s to the late ’90s for the “Dancing rough the Decades” fundraiser for Our Lady of Malibu school.

OLM hosts a fundraiser to provide additional income for the operation of the school and enhancements that help enrich their student’s learning experience. All funds raised from bidding on live and silent auction items will go directly to the kids’ education. e fundraiser was put on hold due to the Woolsey Fire and then following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our Lady of Malibu Principal Rich Nambu thanked the organizers and the community for attending the event.

“We are so glad that you are here at Our Lady of Malibu Spring Gala Fundraiser for this year and just thinking that this school has been here for 65 years and making a di erence in people’s lives, and people have done a fantastic job of putting this together,” Nambu said.

“Our school is here tonight to raise some funds and celebrate together as a community.”

Nambu became the principal of Our Lady Of Malibu in the 2021-

22 school year and said although he has only been the principal for two years, he has seen an increase in enrollment.

“Tonight we are trying to raise

some funds; we already in our annual funds have raised $200,000. Our goal this year is $500,000 we’re hoping to raise a lot of that tonight; we’ll keep raising it to the end of

the year,” Nambu said. “Whether it’s for our playgrounds, our sta , to be able to do things like before — above all else, we’re just so grateful.”

Gina Longo spearheaded the

event and even bid on auction items herself.

“We’re so excited about it — we have over 150 auction items,

Malibu Jubilations: Embracing the Night

The 2023 poetry summit welcomed residents to an afternoon of art experience and enjoyment. e arts featured included paintings, music, dancing, and of course poetry. e stage was adorned with paintings done by students

at Malibu Elementary and Webster Elementary.

e summit was hosted by Malibu poet Ann Buxie as part of the Malibu Library Speaker Series and was sponsored by the City of Malibu and the Los Angeles County Library.

e summit began with words from Malibu Arts Commission Chair Lotte Cherin. She greeted the audience and thanked the City of Malibu for continuing to support Malibu arts and the Library Speaker series.

“We’re grateful for them letting us have this time. We are proud to present the city’s

annual poetry summit,” Cherin said. Buxie then took the stage to share the afternoon’s rst poem accompanied by music from the afternoon’s live band, A Call 2Peace.

Buxie asked the audience, “Why poetry?” and shared the thoughts of poet Rabindranath Tagore on the subject of poetry.

“I’ve found that there is something really inimitable about the way poetry allows people to hear, nd or a rm their voices and remind us that we’re all here together as humans, on Earth,” Buxie quoted Tagore.

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Ann Buxie (fourth from left) poses with the poets and performers of the Jubilations event. Photos by Emmanuel Luissi/TMT

By SAMANTHA BRAVO Of The Malibu

Times

we have grades preschool all the way to eighth grade,” Longo said.

“Not only are we raising money for our schools, we love to give back to our community, every year we do anksgiving baskets, we do a charity drive at Christmas, so we

e rst featured poets were Tracy Katz and Shifra Wylder. Together they shared a poem they had written together, about friendship and sisterhood.

e two poets met in an online poetry class during the COVID-19 pandemic, and said meeting each other during such a di cult time was a blessing.

Wylder said friendship is so important especially in di cult times, like they experienced during the pandemic.

“When we nally saw each other in person we had become friends already, but seeing each other in person solidi ed it,” Wylder said. “It’s fun, we’re friends, but also like sisters.”

Katz said sharing the poem at the event was a special experience.

“It feels like a way to anchor our friendship, a way to own it in a beautiful way,” said Katz.

After a poetic introduction from Buxie, author Laure-Anne Bosselaar, recipient of the Isabella Gardner Prize for Poetry and a Pushcart Prize, took the stage.

She shared four original poems. e rst one, “Evening,” she read in three languages: English, French, and her native Flemish. She explained that Flemish is a language from Northern Belgium and currently is 47th on the list of endangered languages around the world.

really want to incorporate OLM School, OLM Church and bring it into the community and bring it all the way it all back home to where it is.”

Longo attended OLM School, rst through eighth grade, and now has her children attending the school.

“It means the world to me to come back to the community and be a part of it,” Longo said. “It’s such an incredible school to belong to — the community, the friendship, the lifelong friends.” e event featured many highend items, such as trips to Africa, but some items were hand-crafted

by OLM students themselves and were considered priceless.

“We’re going to auction those o , so that’s super special because someone can go home with a piece of their class forever,” Longo said.

Before the auction took place, Longo presented the 2023 OLM Shining Star Award.

at the summit.

“It allows me to connect with my community while also letting me express my creativity. It allows me to open up and express my ideas, di erent world views on topics I’m passionate about like environmental activism and things like that,” Loquet said.

Following the students, two poetry instructors who have worked with the students took the stage to share their own poems.

First, poet Nathan Hassell shared his poem titled “Into and Out of the Depressive Blue.”

Next, poet Jolynn Regan praised the students for their dedication to poetry and said working with the students is a joy for herself and the other poetry instructors.

“You guys [audience] got a little taste of the poets we get to work with and it’s an absolute pleasure and joy to work with them,” Regan said. “To you poets, you guys touch us with your work. You do not know how much it means to us to be able to work with you all.”

“ is year, I would like to honor one of the most incredible people I have met, who gives her heart and soul to our school, the 2023 OLM Shining Star Award goes to the one and only Lisa Hall,” Longo said.

Parent Asa Orbison’s son is enrolled in OLM and she is also the

share a crown of sonnets, poems all building on one another.

Loquet was once again invited to the stage by Buxie to share a revisioned vision statement that Buxie has informally proposed to replace the vision statement in Section 17.02.03 on Malibu’s Municipal code. Buxie said she believes the city needs to recognize nature as having rights.

Buxie and Loquet shared the new code.

“ e City of Malibu is home to an astonishment of plants and animals. As citizens of Malibu, our duty is to understand and support its economy. We accept the rights of Malibu’s land and sea to be free of pollution; to be consulted and honored for her wisdom, beauty and healing that she o ers. It is our duty to live within the circle of giving established within this economy. at all living things may

wife of Roy Orbison Jr., the son of the late singer/songwriter Roy Orbison.

“It’s amazing to see these many people come together for a great cause,” Orbison said. “We all love this school so much, it’s such a small local school, and it’s beautiful to see everyone so engaged.”

ourish,” Buxie and Loquet said. Loquet said sharing the stage with Buxie was an honor.

“She’s an incredible poet. She has such a unique way of viewing the world, through this whimsical, unique lens. It was important to rethink the Malibu vision statement because it not only re ects the current generation’s viewpoint, but also that it re ects the viewpoints of other members of the community not just including the human members but the nature and the environment,” Loquet said.

e summit closed with a performance from Gabe Diebal accompanied by A Call 2Peace. e Malibu Library Speaker Series will continue into the summer with residents urged to register for E-noti cations to get information for future dates for the 2023 Malibu Library Speaker Series by visiting malibucity.org.

Bosselaar had a vibrant energy, emphasizing her words with her hands as she shared her poems.

Next, the audience welcomed poet Ricardo Means Ybarra to the stage. Ybarra was Malibu’s rst Poet Laureate and continues to teach writing workshops from second grade through high school.

Ybarra welcomed each of the 10 emerging poets to the stage one by one.

e emerging poets represented local schools, including Malibu Elementary, Webster Elementary, Malibu Middle School and Malibu High School. e poems shared by the students explored themes of emotion, self-re ection, nature, memories, and art.

Among those poets was Malibu High School sophomore and poet Chloe Loquet. She said it was very impactful to her to share her poetry

Buxie then led a poetry performance, which featured music played by Eduardo Del Signore, Federico Ramos, and Ron Wagner of A Call 2Peace and tap dancing from Ann Monahan, Shelley Kramer, Linda Nicholas, and Roxy DeCou of the Senior Tappers.

Buxie returned to the stage and welcomed Mik J. Hamada, Eileen Fiori, Charlotte Ward, Pamela Goldsmith, and Caron Perkal to

Burt’s Eye View:The worst date

By Burt Ross, Contributed Column

With Mother’s Day approaching, I almost always remember Mom in a good light, but if the truth be told, occasionally, my mother could be, let’s say, a bit oblivious.

Around 55 years ago (the older I get, the more difficult it is to pinpoint time), I had a blind date. The girl lived in Brooklyn, and I in New Jersey, so we decided to have dinner in Manhattan. I was not up on New York restaurants, and so I called Mom. That was my mistake. She recommended a restaurant called St. Laurent. That was her mistake.

I arrived at the restaurant before my date and was horrified to see that this restaurant was one of New York’s finest, a place far more appropriate for an engagement dinner rather than a blind date. I should immediately have canceled the reservation and escorted my date to a more reasonably priced establishment. That was my mistake.

When the two of us sat down and I looked at the menu, I turned white. By ordering tomato juice for an appetizer, I hoped my date would get the hint. She, of course, ordered the shrimp cocktail.

Things went downhill from there. I ordered chicken, and she the filet mignon. When we got to dessert, and I am not making this up, she ordered two desserts. I spoke to the waiter as if I were talking about a child, “Please bring this lady one dessert, and if she finishes it, you can bring her the second dessert.” She polished off the first dessert effortlessly. This woman was obviously famished and had not eaten in years. I paid the bill and drained my bank account.

I said goodbye to my date and obviously never saw her again. I hope she found somebody else to keep her well fed. I could not wait to get my mother on the phone. “What were you thinking, Mom? The prices were outrageous.” Mom replied simply, “I went there with some friends and never looked at the menu.” Mom, I forgive you for the worst date I ever had, but I miss you more than words can say. I was truly lucky to have had you in my life for nearly 60 years. May all you mothers out there have a joyous and well-deserved Mother’s Day.

(From left) Nathan Hassell, Jolynn Regan, Ann Buxie, Laure-Anne Bosselaar, and Ricardo Means Ybarra pose for a photo at Jubilations: Embracing The Night.

Photos by Emmanuel Luissi/TMT

Attendees to the “Dancing Through the Decades” fundraiser enjoyed themselves in period-appropriate garb and bid on handcrafted items made by Our Lady of Malibu students. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 23AHCP00175

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Petition of: MI SUI

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner MI SUI a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name: MI SUI Proposed Name: MI SUI CHAO

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: JUNE 14, 2023 Time: 8:30AM, Dept.: P

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150 W. COMMONWEALTH AVE., ALHAMBRA, CA 91801

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: 04/12/2023

ROBIN MILLER SLOAN, JUDGE, Judge of the Superior Court DA ID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court PUB: 04/20, 04/27, 05/04, 05/11/2023 The Malibu Times MALIBU 107

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Los Angeles County Hearing Officer will conduct a public hearing to consider the project described below. A presentation and overview of the project will be given, and any interested person or authorized agent may appear and comment on the project at the hearing. The Hearing Officer will then consider a vote to approve or deny the project or continue the hearing if they deem necessary. Should you attend, you will have an opportunity to testify, or you can submit written comments to the planner below or at the public hearing. If the final decision on this proposal is challenged in court, testimony may be limited to issues raised before or at the public hearing.

Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

Hearing Location: 320 West Temple St., Room 150, Los Angeles, CA 90012, and Online. Visit http://planning.lacounty.gov/ho and select hearing date for more information.

Project & Permit(s): Project PRJ2020-002005-(3): Minor

Coastal Development Permit No. RPPL2020006315

Project Location: 25755 Piuma Road, within the Santa Monica Mountains Coastal Zone

CEQA Categorical Exemption: Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land)

Project Applicant: This case was filed by Don Reith on August 27, 2020.

Project Description: Construction of a new 2,740-square-foot single-family residence on a 0.7acre parcel.

For more information regarding this application, contact Tyler Montgomery, Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning (DRP), 320 W. Temple St., Los

Angeles, CA 90012. Telephone: (213) 974-0051, E-mail: tmontgomery@planning.lacounty.gov. Case materials are available online at http://planning.lacounty.gov/ case. All correspondence received by DRP shall be considered a public record. If you need reasonable accommodations or auxiliary aids, contact the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator at (213) 974-6488 (Voice) or (213) 617-2292 (TDD) with at least 3 business days’ notice. Si necesita más información por favor llame al (213) 974-6411 5/4, 5/11/23

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF FREDRIC JESSE HODGSON aka RICK HODGSON

Case No. 23STPB04157 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of FREDRIC JESSE HODGSON aka RICK HODGSON

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Nancy Nachman Hunt in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Nancy Nachman Hunt be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on May 25, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 4 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court.

If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE- 5 ) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner:

STUART D ZIMRING ESQ

SBN 052911

LAW OFFICES OF STUART D ZIMRING

16133 VENTURA BLVD

STE 1075 ENCINO CA 91436

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T.S. No. 108780-CA APN: 4451-009-023 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 1/28/2014. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 5/31/2023 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 2/24/2014 as Instrument No. 8 9 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: COLLIN M. SCHINDLER, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY AND VANESSA GARCIA, HIS NON-VESTED SPOUSE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $357,682.64 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 8 8 -CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective anuary 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 8 8 -CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR

SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108

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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 a 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 5 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: RACHID GHOSSEIN, A SINGLE MAN AND RUBY KEELER, A SINGLE WOMAN, AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: IDEA LAW GROUP, LLC Recorded 6/12/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1278720 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 23768 Posey Lane West Hills, CA 91304 A.P.N.: 2027-035-009 Date of Sale: 6/7/2023 at 11:00:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $589,787.84, Estimated. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS:

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Notice is given that proposals for Security Services for Public Works Central Yard and arious Field Office Locations (BRC0000396) will be received until 5:30pm, Thursday, May25, 2023, per the instructions listed on the RFP. No Proposers’ Conference will be held. The estimated annual contract amounts are $800,000 for Group A and $625,000 for Group B. Instructions foraccessing the RFP document are available at the following link: http://pw.lacounty.gov/brcd/servicecontracts or may be mailed to you upon request by calling (626) 458-4080 or TDD at (626) 282-7829.

5/11/23

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 48073172

PLEASE NOTE THAT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section 2923.3(d)(1) THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS REQUIRED TO APPEAR ON THIS DOCUMENT BUT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section 2923.3(a) THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED AND THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION NEED ONLY BE MAILED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/1/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE

If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 684-2727 or visit this Internet Website https://www. servicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case 48073172. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (866) 684-2727, or visit this internet website https://www.servicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case 8 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. The Notice to Tenant pertains to sales occurring after January 1, 2021. Date: 5/1/2023 IDEA LAW GROUP, LLC

1651 E 4th Street, Suite 124 Santa Ana, California 92701 Foreclosure Department: (877) 353-2146 Sale Information Only: (866) 684-2727 https://www.servicelinkasap. com Maggie Salac, Foreclosure Officer PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE WOLF FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4783290 05/11/2023, 05/18/2023, 05/25/2023 MALIBU 118

The City of Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on MONDAY, May 22, 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 ASSESSMENTS FOR THE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT OF WORKS, SYSTEMS AND FACILITIES FOR THE FOLLOWING:

Assessment District No. 98-1 (Big Rock)

Written objections or comments regarding the Assessment Districts may be submitted to the City Clerk by email to cityclerk@malibucity.org between now and Monday, May 22, 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.

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

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

Robert DuBoux, Public Works Director

Publish Date: May 11 and May 18, 2023

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU CITY COUNCIL

The City of Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on MONDAY, May 22, 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 ASSESSMENTS FOR THE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT OF WORKS, SYSTEMS AND FACILITIES FOR THE FOLLOWING:

Assessment District No. 98-3 (Malibu Road)

Written objections or comments regarding the Assessment Districts may be submitted to the City Clerk by email to cityclerk@malibucity.org between now and Monday, May 22, 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. 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 notice should be directed to Public Works Director Robert DuBoux at (310) 456-2489 ext. 339 or rduboux@ malibucity.org.

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

Robert DuBoux, Public Works Director

Publish Date: May 11 and May 18, 2023

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CITY OF MALIBU CITY COUNCIL

The City of Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on MONDAY, May 22, 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 ASSESSMENTS FOR THE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT OF WORKS, SYSTEMS AND FACILITIES FOR THE FOLLOWING:

Assessment District No. 98-2 (Calle Del Barco)

Written objections or comments regarding the Assessment Districts may be submitted to the City Clerk by email to cityclerk@malibucity.org between now and Monday, May 22, 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.

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

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

Robert DuBoux, Public Works Director

Publish Date: May 11 and May 18, 2023

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU PLANNING COMMISSION

The Malibu Planning Commission will hold public hearing on MONDAY, June 5, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. on the project identified below. This meeting will be held via teleconference only in order to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 and pursuant to AB 361. All votes taken during this teleconference meeting will be by roll call vote, and the vote will be publicly reported.

How to View the Meeting: No physical location from which members of the public may observe the meeting and offer public comment will be provided. Please view the meeting, which will be live streamed at https:// malibucity.org/video and https://malibucity.org/VirtualMeeting.

How to Participate Before the Meeting: Members of the public are encouraged to submit email correspondence to planningcommission@malibucity.org at least three days prior to the meeting to provide adequate time for Commissioner consideration. Correspondence will continue to be processed until thirty minutes prior to the start of the meeting or as practical.

How to Participate During the Meeting: Members of the public wishing to speak or defer time to another speaker during the meeting must participate through the Zoom application and must be present in the Zoom conference to be recognized. The City requests that you sign up to speak before the item you would like to speak on has been called by the Chair. For those wishing to defer time, you are not required to sign up to speak. At the start of public comment for the item, the Chair shall ask members of the public wishing to defer time to raise their hands in the Zoom meeting using the reactions button. Each person will be called to verify their presence in the Zoom meeting and their intent to donate time.

Please visit https://malibucity.org/VirtualMeeting and follow the directions for signing up to speak and downloading the Zoom application.

COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 15-067 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 17-009 - An application for an interior and exterior remodel of an existing four-unit apartment building resulting in a reduction of two residential units, first- and second-floor addi -

tions resulting in an additional 1,604 square feet, an upgrade to the existing onsite wastewater treatment system, and other associated development; including a Conditional Use Permit for expansion over five hundred square feet of a multiple-family residential use and for a non-conforming multi-family use

Location: 25426 Malibu Road

APN: 4459-017-015

Zoning: Multi-family Beach Front (MFBF)

Applicant: Dalia Ortner

Owner: Andrew Beath

Appealable to: City Council and California Coastal Commission

Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301(a) and 15301(e)

Application Filed: November 30, 2015

Case Planner: Raneika Brooks, Senior Planner (310) 456-2489, extension 276 rbrooks@malibucity.org

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

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

Copies of all related documents can be reviewed by any interested person at City Hall during regular business hours. Oral and written comments may be presented to the Planning Commission on, or before, the date of the meeting.

LOCAL APPEAL – A decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council by an aggrieved person by written statement setting forth the grounds for appeal. An appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within ten days following the date of action (15 days for tentative maps) for which the appeal is made and shall be accompanied by an appeal form and filing fee, as specified by the City Council. Appeal forms may be found online at www.malibucity.org/planningforms or in person at City Hall, or by calling (310) 456-2489, extension 245.

COASTAL COMMISSION APPEAL – For projects appealable to the Coastal Commission, an aggrieved person may appeal the Planning Commission’s approval to the Coastal Commission within 10 working days of the issuance of the City’s Notice of Final Action. Appeal forms may be found online at www.coastal.ca.gov or in person at the Coastal Commission South Central Coast District office located at 89 South California Street in Ventura, or by calling 805-585-1800. Such an appeal must be filed with the Coastal Commission, not the City.

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

Richard Mollica, Planning Director

Publish Date: May 11, 2023 MALIBU 122

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

GEORGE ARNOLD KIEFFER CASE NO. 23STPB04669

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of GEORGE ARNOLD KIEFFER.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ERIC WINSTON KIEFFER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ERIC WINSTON KIEFFER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required

to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 06/06/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

DANIEL C. HALES, ESQ. - SBN 146564, CITADEL LAW CORPORATION 2372 MORSE AVENUE IRVINE CA 92614 BSC 223320 5/11, 5/18, 5/25/23

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2023024672

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:

1. VANGUARD SERVICE K9 12330 OSBORNE ST UNIT 36, PACOIMA, CA 91331, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):

Registered Owner(s):

1. JOHN LUCAS EVANS CRUZ JR. 12330 OSBORNE ST UNIT 36, PACOIMA, CA 91331

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization

This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL

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

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

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 2/01/2023.

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Waves golfer is swings away from qualifying for the U.S. Open

Luke Gifford finished in a three-way tie for first place in local qualifying at Palm Desert on May 1

By MCKENZIE JACKSON Special to The Malibu Times

Pepperdine Waves men’s golfer Luke Gi ord wasn’t feeling the greatest about his golf game after the West Coast Conference Championships in Washington at the end of April.

Sure the Waves, the sixth-ranked team nationally, nished third in the nineteam tournament, and Gi ord placed 17th out of 43 golfers and posted 11 birdies in the event. However, the golfer didn’t believe he played his best.

Pepperdine associate head coach Chris Zambri noticed. So the day after the WCC Championships concluded, the former USC head coach treated the graduate student to breakfast.

“I had a serious bummer of a back nine at the close of the tournament,” Gi ord remembered. “Chris Zambri and I talked about things speci c to me and how I can improve. I took a lot out of that. I took a lot of con dence out of it.”

That pep talk helped propel the 23-year-old to his usual standout ways

on the course. Gi ord nished in a threeway tie for rst place at U.S. Open Golf Championship local qualifying at Indian Ridge Country Club in Palm Desert on May 1.

Gi ord carded a 1-under 71 to claim one of four spots that advance to nal qualifying, which is May 22 and June 5.

e U.S. Open, one of four major championships in golf, will take place June 15-18 at e Los Angeles Country Club.

Gi ord focused on playing his game and having fun, as opposed to zeroing in on advancing in the qualifying process.

“I have the talent to get through, it’s just whether or not I put together the right day, have a good enough day,” he said. “ ere are a lot of players and not many spots that go out to local quali ers. I take it with a grain of salt and just try to play well — not make silly mistakes.”

Teeing o in the desert often means swinging clubs under breezy conditions, so Gi ord aimed to shoot around -2 under.

“ e windier it gets, the higher the scoring will be,” he noted. “I got o to a good start. I didn’t have an amazing performance in any category of the game.

I just didn’t hit any balls out of play. I played pretty boring golf, honestly.”

Gi ord tied with Cullen Plousha and Jonathan King for rst place. e fourth golfer to move on in qualifying was Chris

Evans. Seventy- ve participants from Canada, China, Ireland, Japan, and the U.S. failed to qualify. is was Gi ord’s fth qualifying attempt.

On the same day, he was named an AllWCC rst-team golfer along with teammates William Mouw, Derek Hitchner, and Sam Choi. Mouw and Hitchner were named co-WCC Player of the Year. e two are the fth and sixth Pepperdine golfers to win the honor.

Gi ord has a 72.29 scoring average and has placed in the top-20 in ve tournaments this season with 12 below-par rounds. He graduated from South Florida before coming to Pepperdine, and last season was named the American Athletic Conference Men’s Golf Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

Gi ord, who hails from Boca Raton, Florida, decided to attend Pepperdine for a fth season of college golf after meeting with Zambri and head coach Michael Beard. He recognized the talent on the team’s golf lineup and realized how the Waves program, national champions in 2021, could prepare him for professional golf.

e golfer improved this season.

“My average day or even o day is much better than before coming to Pepperdine,” Gi ord explained. “My bad

Sharks boys tennis team’s winning season closes

Malibu falls to Schurr Spartans in second round, nishes campaign with overall 8-7 record

By MCKENZIE JACKSON Special to The Malibu Times

The Malibu High Sharks boys tennis team’s successful season ended on May 5.

e squad was defeated in the second round of the CIF-Southern Section Boys Team Tennis Division Championships by the Schurr Spartans. e Spartans won the match on their Montebello home court 13-5.

e Sharks defeated Northview 10-8 at home in the opening round of the postseason on May 3.

Malibu head coach Joyce Stickney said the Sharks players sup-

in CIF playoffs

ported each other throughout their 2023 campaign. e season was unusual due to the amount of matches canceled and rescheduled because of wet weather.

“ ey were so positive,” Stickney stated. “Sometimes it felt like we only played tennis once a week.

ere was a time we played three matches in three days. e boys adjusted so well. ey played hard every day.”

Malibu had an 8-7 overall record. e team nished third in the Citrus Coast League with a 7-3 record.

Senior co-captains Julian Hayman and Connor McPherson led the group. e two, noted Stickney, were consistent winners for Malibu. Last month, Hayman and McPherson nished with top-tier placements at the CIF-SS Boys Individual Sectionals in Channel Islands. Hayman nished in third place and McPherson placed fourth.

“ ey were a delight to watch,”

Stickney recalled. “ ey really put a lot into their games.”

The coach said McPherson, known for wearing bucket hats, has a relaxed style on the court, but enjoys playing close to the net.

“When he comes to the net, he will take a risk to put pressure on the opponent,” Stickney said. “He has a beautiful net game.”

Hayman is always zeroed in on achieving victory, Stickney noted.

“He is always ghting — grinding for every point,” she said. “He never gives up.”

Malibu’s roster included Topher Hilling, Dylan Hager, Grant Pernice, Joseph Chu, Joaquin Faden, Joshua Brand, Micha Fong, Ore Porat, Solel Marques, Stephen Smith, Stevie Clarke, and Vince Carcano.

Porat and Hilling, both freshman, cemented the Sharks rst round playo victory. e duo won the deciding point in doubles play.

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days are much better. A bad day would be one, two over, now. Before, it would be three or four. It doesn’t seem like much of a di erence but in golf one shot is very important.”

Gi ord said his best outing of the season was in the Western Intercollegiate tournament in Santa Cruz last month.

Pepperdine won the three-round event, and he nished 14th with 12 birdies.

“I had two rounds in the 60s, and it was one of my better putting weeks,” Gi ord said.

However, he hasn’t played his best golf yet.

“It wouldn’t be surprising to me if I ipped a switch and started playing really well,” Gi ord noted.

e Waves are the top seed at the May 15-17 NCAA Regional in Morgan Hill.

eir aim is to advance from that event to the NCAA nals, Gi ord stated.

“We have a really good team,” he said. “If we handle our business, we will get to nationals.”

The U.S. Open and its qualifying rounds will be held on courses that Pepperdine played on this season. Gi ord hopes that gives him an advantage.

“Making the U.S. Open has been a dream,” he said. “I want to be a professional after college. I want to play in the best tournaments and compete in majors.”

Stickney said the doubles triumph was special. “ ey really wanted to win,” she stated. “ ey were hustling and

talking. ey turned their game up.”

e team improved throughout the season, according to the coach.

“ ere was a really steep curve of learning and gaining strength in their abilities,” Stickney said. “It was impressive.”

The Malibu Sharks boys tennis team is all smiles after defeating Northview 10-8 in the first round of the CIF-Southern Section playo s. However, the Sharks would lose to Schurr in the second round.

Photo by Joyce Stickney