Former Malibu Assistant Planning Director Adrian Fernandez has filed a lawsuit against the City of Malibu claiming a toxic work environment, racism, invasion of privacy and public humiliation, eventually causing him to leave his position and find new employment. The anticipated lawsuit also names City Councilmembers Bruce Silverstein and Steve Uhring as individual defendants, as well as City Manager Steve McClary. Fernandez is suing for unspecified damages, but his lawyer earlier indicated he could be seeking millions of dollars.
The lawsuit states: “Beneath
Book lovers of all ages came last weekend to refresh their bookshelves with gently used and affordable books
From poetry to art, fiction, and non-fiction, rows of books covered tables last weekend for the Friends of the Malibu Library annual book sale. The theme, “Home For the Holidays,” is not only an event for book enthusiasts, it’s an opportunity for the community to come together and give used books a new home.
“This is not just a sales event; this is something that people in the community look forward to all year long,” Friends of the Malibu Library President Bonnie Saito said. “We also sell to booksellers throughout the year.”
The event sells gently used books from all genres, mostly for $1; rare and first edition books. The event also had gift baskets with specific themes and categories for sale. With audiobooks and Kindles
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being accessible, there’s something special about reading a physical book, and Saito expressed what books mean to her.
“I think people like the sensation of the book — to me it’s memories of reading to my child, being read to as a child, and I like
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something to cuddle up with, a book,” Saito said. Saito and FOTML Treasurer Yvonne Tang said the book sale used to be at the Malibu Courthouse, but since they have the bookstore that is open all year round, they organize the annual
book sales inside the library.
“A lot of our inventory was sold monthly, whereas before, it was just one big sale,” Tang said. “Since our books are only a dollar, sometimes students from Pepperdine buy them because we have a lot of classics, and those are
medium-term, and long-term potential projects and potential funding sources that could be implemented to improve safety and reduce the rate and severity of collisions within the portion of Pacific Coast Highway.
assigned readings, and for a dollar, they can write in the margins and take notes, and that’s the way I liked to study.”
Saito and Tang both emphasized the importance of how much work the volunteers do.
“We really appreciate everyone, and to get this show on the road, we’ve had so many committees; we have the publicity committee, the food committee, the basket committee, the decoration committee, I can go on and on; so there’s something here for everyone,” Saito said. “It becomes almost like a family.”
The Friends’ bookstore, a nonprofit business, uses its profits to support children, teen, and adult programs the library provides for the community.
During normal operations, most books are listed for just $1.
The group raises funds for the library and community programs through sales generated by its bookstore.
The programs currently funded listed on the website include
During the Nov. 6 Broad Fire, which was fueled by 40 mph wind gusts, the City of Malibu quickly activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), providing
Public Safety Director Susan Dueñas, who also experienced the Woolsey Fire in 2018, said the first thing the city did was to ensure they received the most
To start off the Malibu City Council meeting on Monday, Deputy City Manager Alexis Brown gave the council and the community a brief presentation on the Pacific Coast Highway safety update with the SB 1297 speed cameras bill, proposed projects, and upcoming Caltrans PCH master plan meeting on Dec.11.
Caltrans and the City of Malibu invite all community members to attend the seventh meeting on Caltrans’ PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Malibu City Hall. Caltrans District 7 is planning to identify and evaluate short-term,
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Parents of students at Our Lady of Malibu School gathered in the parish hall on Nov. 19 to assemble all of the classes’ kind donations of supplies and ingredients needed to assemble eight gift baskets chock full of all the items needed to cook Thanksgiving dinner, including all the fixings.
“The tradition of OLM School providing these
Key goals include: reducing crashes and crash severity, providing safer accommodations for bicyclists and pedestrians, providing safer and more comfortable accommodations for transit users, improving the character of PCH to better fit into the community, preserving/ enhancing emergency access, access to beaches and mountains, and access to businesses, and preserving evacuation routes.
Caltrans’ “Key Tools in the Toolbox” of options and improvements include: roundabouts, new sidewalks, colored/buffered/protected bike lanes, staggered parking, lane reduction, angled parking, emergency accessible medians, traffic calming trees, new or
Thanksgiving baskets dates back 20 years, which was when we also started other traditions such as our annual pumpkin carving,” said Gina Longo, a member of the Parent’s Guild. “Every class provides donations for one family.”
It was an all-hands-on-deck effort to assemble the foodstuffs. “They are all inclusive baskets,” parent Joey Amini declared, surveying all the donations.
There were cans of cranberries, cornbread and stuffing mixes, pie shells, and pumpkin pie filling. Of course, there were all the ingredients one needs to make fruit salad and green bean casserole, which are perhaps two of the most ubiquitous traditional side
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The Friends of the Malibu Library held its yearly book sale at the Malibu Library over the weekend with hundreds of gently used books, and gift baskets available for purchase. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT.
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This Thanksgving, take a moment to recognize the Empty Chair Club
As we gather around our Thanksgiving tables this year, the warmth of family, the aroma of turkey, and the comfort of tradition will fill our homes. We will watch football, share stories, and count our blessings. Yet across our city, members of a club no one ever asked to join will face another holiday with an empty chair — silent testimonies to loved ones lost to traffic violence on our streets. This is the Empty Chair Club, a heartbreaking fellowship that grows with each preventable tragedy on our roads, with each family forced to learn how to navigate holidays with an unfillable void at their table.
A few weeks ago, I found myself among members of this heartbreaking fellowship at what I thought would be a simple afternoon gathering on Abbott Kinney. Damian Kevitt, Executive Director of SAFE — Streets Are For Everyone, had invited me to “Sipping and Sculpture” at MoDA Studios. What unfolded was far more profound — a sanctuary where those who had lost loved ones to traffic violence could share their pain without judgment. As their stories filled the room, I was drawn to recreate “Melancholy,” a haunting sculpture on Lake Geneva’s shores. Its hollow center — a void where a human form should be — speaks the unspeakable truth these unwilling club members live with daily: some absences can never be filled. (travelswithmyart.wordpress. com/2018/07/15/melancholyby-albert-gyorgy/)
These weren’t just grieving families sharing tears over tea; they were warriors forged in the crucible of unimaginable loss, each carrying a torch lit by tragedy to illuminate the path to change.
“We look whole,” they shared, their voices steady but their eyes carrying the weight of their loss, “but inside, we carry an emptiness that can never be filled. You can move forward, but you can’t move on. You can’t replace a person.”
Each person there understood without explanation what it meant
deadly. Each day of inaction risks adding new members to the Empty Chair Club.
The findings should stop us in our tracks. When do most drivers hit speeds over 100 mph on PCH?
If you’re imagining midnight drag races, think again. A staggering 24 percent of all 100-plus mph trips occur between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. — in broad daylight, when mothers are driving children to soccer practice, when seniors are heading to medical appointments, when our community is simply living their lives, unaware that bullets of steel and glass are hurtling toward them at devastating speeds.
The study, analyzing 1.24 million trips, reveals that while 45 percent of these dangerous speeds occur during the night and early morning hours, midday statistics should shake us to our core. Last week, in what speaks volumes about the gravity of our situation, the Director of the Office of Traffic Safety chose to spend her final hours before retirement meeting with me. It was her last official meeting — a deliberate choice that underscores the critical nature of safety on PCH. With the COO of Michelin Mobility Intelligence, we confronted uncomfortable truths: road fatalities are climbing, and traditional crash data only tells us what we’ve lost, not what we could save.
Vision Zero’s promise of eliminating traffic fatalities by 2050 isn’t enough for Malibu. Today, I call on our elected officials and safety professionals to commit to an even bolder goal: Zero Deaths on PCH, starting with achieving our first calendar year without a fatality. It’s an uncomfortable target for those in charge, but it’s what our residents and neighbors deserve. While increased law enforcement has helped, it’s a Band-Aid on a hemorrhaging wound. Malibu stands at a crossroads: we can become a national highway safety reform model or continue counting empty chairs.
That the state’s top traffic safety official would dedicate her final moments in office to our highway’s crisis should send a clear message to our city officials. This isn’t just another study gathering dust on a desk — it’s a wake-up call that even statelevel officials recognize cannot be ignored. Yet for over a month, this crucial information has remained buried in City Hall until I had to share it with the mayor and the other City Councilmembers. This silence speaks volumes, but so
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“Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving.”
— Abraham Lincoln
ach Thanksgiving, we are reminded to pause, reflect, and express gratitude for the many blessings in our lives. This season invites us to appreciate simple joys, meaningful relationships, and the people who bring purpose and fulfillment to our journeys— especially our readers and the incredible team behind The Malibu Times.
While Thanksgiving is a time to focus on gratitude, it also serves as an opportunity to recognize those who face the holiday with an empty seat at their table. One story that has deeply affected me is that of Laken Riley, a young and promising nursing student who tragically lost her life earlier this year. As someone who loves to run, I feel particularly connected to her story. Laken’s murder reminds us of the importance of vigilance and safety, and her heartbreaking loss underscores the need for stronger measures to protect the women in our community. Her death calls us to action: to advocate for safety, to remain vigilant, and to work toward a future where fewer families are forced to endure such devastating pain.
Although safety along the Pacific Coast Highway remains our primary concern, we are grateful for the progress being made. During Monday night’s City Council meeting, we
“Sipping and Sculpture.” To the families who opened their hearts and shared their stories of loss and resilience — your courage inspires action. To the artists who inspire us to express what words often cannot — your work gives form to our deepest emotions. Your collective impact has strengthened my resolve to prevent more empty chairs.
The data screams for action. The evidence demands change. And time — as every member of the Empty Chair Club knows too well — waits for no one. Here’s what you can do today: 1. Email our City Council
heard an update on the SB 1297 speed cameras bill and proposed projects aimed at making PCH safer. Upcoming meetings, such as the Caltrans PCH master plan in December, focus on reducing crashes and crash severity, providing safer accommodations for bicyclists and pedestrians, improving transit accessibility, and enhancing the character of PCH to better fit our community. Together, through continued advocacy and awareness, we can ensure that fewer families join the heartbreaking “Empty Chair Club.” Our thoughts remain with the families of Deslyn Williams, Niamh Rolston, Asha Weir, Peyton Stewart, Emily Shane, and others we’ve lost. We are committed to keeping this issue at the forefront until we see real change.
This conversation will continue in person at the Malibu Business Round Table on Friday, Dec. 6, at City Hall, where Captain Jennifer Seetoo will provide an update on ongoing efforts to make PCH safer. We hope you can join us as we continue to work toward meaningful change. This Thanksgiving, I am especially thankful for our team and everyone in our community. Together, we are making a meaningful difference. We wish you a holiday filled with love, gratitude, and hope for a safer, brighter future.
and demand the immediate public release of the Michelin Mobility Intelligence study. Our community deserves to know the full scope of PCH’s dangers.
2. Join the growing movement for Zero Deaths on PCH by supporting community safety initiatives and adding your voice to those demanding immediate action for safer streets.
As you bow your head in gratitude this Thanksgiving, consider the power of your voice to prevent another family from joining the Empty Chair Club.
Whether through advocacy, awareness, or active participation
in community safety initiatives, you could be the difference between a family counting blessings and an empty chair next Thanksgiving. The choice — and the power to change — is in our hands. Let’s ensure that future Thanksgivings have fewer empty chairs and no new members in a club that should never have to exist. Let’s create a world where every family can gather in peace, where every chair at the table remains filled, year after year. This is the promise we must keep, the future we must build.
Michel Shane can be reached at 21milesinmalibu@gmail.com.
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Malibu Lakeside celebrates its 100th anniversary Residents gather; reminisce about Lakeside’s storied history and look foward to an even more resilient community
Malibu City Council recognized the efforts of the Malibu Outreach Team Council waives feed for MHS’s Christmas tree lot; City Manager gives update on the Broad Fire
Nova Music Festival survivor tells his story in Malibu Rom Elhai gives personal account of the Hamas terror attack against Israelis on Oct. 7, 2023
Malibu Marlins swim team hosts fundraiser at the Community Pool Parents and kids were able to enjoy snow cones and pledged money by swimming laps during the fundraiser
Malibou Lake Lodge hosts artist at Autumn Artapalooza From three area art associations, providing attendees with a plethora of exhibited works
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The following incidents were reported between: Oct 27 - NOV 1
10/27 | Vandalism
A vehicle parked near Carbon Canyon was broken into, and the rear window and the side mirror was shattered. The damage was estimated to cost $1,000 to repair. There were no security cameras available for evidence.
10/29 | Burglary
A vehicle parked near Surfrider Beach was broken into and ransacked. The victim placed their key inside the lockbox and hid it underneath the rear passenger side fender, went surfing, and upon return, the victim’s vehicle was broken into, and their wallet, iPhone, and surfboard worth $1,300 was stolen. There were no security cameras available for evidence. The victim’s iPhone was later found at the Apple store in Santa Monica.
11/1 | Petty Theft
A package was stolen from a property on Cavalleri Road. The victim said they saw an unknown suspicious person pass by their property, but they weren’t sure if they took the package because they were not carrying anything. The victim said the item was worth $100.
A preliminary 3.5-magnitude earthquake was reported near Malibu at 2:15 p.m. PST Friday Nov. 22, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The shaking was reported at about 2:15 p.m. in Malibu, Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, South Bay communities, Long Beach, the San Fernando Valley and other parts of Los Angeles.
There were no immediate reports of any injuries or damages.
Keep Christ in Christmas to put up Malibu Community Nativity on Nov. 29
The Malibu Nativity is a community event open to all. Put on by Keep Christ in Christmas, the project has been done for over 60 years, and is a gathering for music, caroling, prayer, candle lighting and special guests! The group has gotten its permits and crew to set up the Nativity on Friday, Nov. 29. Fire Station 88 will be topping the Nativity Creche with Keep Christ in Christmas’s brilliant star! The first Nativity Gathering will be on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 1 p.m. Come for music, inspiration, and special guests! Dates are Dec. 1, Dec. 8, Dec. 15, and Dec. 22, at 1 p.m. on PCH and Webb Way.
Woman sentenced after defrauding Malibu doctor
A woman who helped her boyfriend defraud a Malibu doctor out of millions of dollars will be spending 90 months in prison for her crimes.
Anna Rene Moore was sentenced to twice the time prosecutors were asking for. U.S. District Judge Percy Anderson called Moore “spineless” in the multimillion-dollar scheme against Dr. Mark Sawusch, who eventually died after being victimized by Moore and her boyfriend, Anthony David Flores. The couple met the wealthy Sawusch in 2017 and quickly moved in with him. They exploited his mental illness by persuading the investor/doctor to give them power of attorney, living in his beach house rent-free, and siphoning his bank account. The couple then moved into a luxury hotel in Santa Monica but kept tabs on Sawusch using security cameras. Days before Sawusch died, Moore and Flores supplied him with drugs, sending him into a rapid decline of his mental and physical health. After his death, they continued withdrawing funds from Sawusch’s accounts. Flores is serving a 16-year sentence.
Santa Monica elementary school receives high state ranking; Malibu school trails it
Six Santa Monica public elementary schools have received rankings as some of the best public schools in California. A new report from U.S. News & World Report listed Santa Monica’s Franklin Elementary as 127th in its latest list. Researchers analyzed more than
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79,000 school in its reporting. Of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District elementaries, Malibu’s Webster Elementary ranked next at position 241. Grant Elementary came in at 324, Edison Elementary at 383, Roosevelt Elementary at 471, McKinley Elementary at 721, Will Rogers Elementary at 1,525, and Malibu Elementary placing 2,405.
SMMUSD middle schools ranked as follows: Lincoln Middle at 103, John Adams Middle at 431 and Malibu Middle at 334. Assessments were made using math and reading/language arts scores while accounting to students’ backgroundand achievements in core subjects. Ties were broken using student to teacher ratios.
Pepperdine Tree
Lighting and alumni reception set for Dec. 3
Gather with fellow alumni, parents, and friends for a holiday reception at the Pepperdine Tree Lighting Ceremony as we join in seasonal song and celebration on Tuesday, Dec 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy holiday desserts and refreshments, including complimentary coffee from LuciBean, owned and operated by alumnus Chandler Darby (MDiv ‘23). Most importantly, share precious time with your fellow Waves as we ring in the start of the Christmas season! Your family is welcome to join the festivities, but please make sure to register yourself and your family members.
Malibu’s winter recreation opportunities in 2024-2025 recreation guide and city newsletter
Discover all that the City of Malibu has to offer this winter in the 2024-2025 Recreation Guide and City Newsletter, featuring sports programs, camps, cultural activities, art classes, and community events designed to support health, wellness, and connection in Malibu.
The city’s Winter 2024-2025 Recreation Guide and City Newsletter will be available online at MalibuCity.org/CommunityServices and mailed to residents during the week of Nov. 25. Inside, you’ll find details on Malibu’s diverse programs and well-maintained parks, along with informative articles and contact information for city services.
“We’re excited to once again provide a wide array of enriching, professionally led programs that meet the interests and needs of all ages in our community,” said Mayor Doug Stewart. “These offerings help foster community connections, enhance health and wellness, and enrich the lives of our residents, from young children to great grandparents and beyond.”
The Guide highlights a variety of winter programs available from December through February, including Afterschool Programs in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu, Bird Watching and Nature Walks at Legacy Park, Red Cross Babysitting Workshops, the Malibu Marlins Swim Team, Parent and Me Programs, Poetry Workshops, and programs offered through the Senior Center.
Additionally, you’ll find details on upcoming special events, including Breakfast with Santa, Santa Paws, and the Student Art Exhibit.
Online registration for Winter Programs begins on Monday, Dec. 2, at 8 a.m. at MalibuCity. org/register. For the latest updates and information on all Community Services programs, visit MalibuCity.org/CommunityServices
Sign up to be a volunteer with the annual Homeless Count
Community members can register now to volunteer for the Los Angeles Homeless Authority’s (LAHSA) 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count taking place in Malibu on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Every year, thousands of volunteers help conduct the Homeless Count, the annual census of people experiencing homelessness across Los Angeles County to inform homelessness policy decisions and better direct resources to be able to address the homelessness crisis. Learn more and sign up to volunteer on the LAHSA website. For further questions, contact Public Safety Coordinator Luis Flores at 310456-2489, ext.236 or lflores@malibucity.org
Homeless Outreach
Team gives update
The City of Malibu’s Homeless Outreach Team, which consists of three outreach workers from The People Concern, reported that in October 2024, it engaged with 65 people experiencing homelessness in Malibu, 12 of whom were relocated, or placed in permanent or interim housing, where they will be connected to a broad network of services. Current and past monthly Homeless Outreach reports are available on the web site at www.malibucity.org/1051/ Outreach-Support Preparedness urged for extremely high king tides
California’s highest tides this year (the king tides) are set to occur Dec. 13-15. King tides are unique in that they give us a clear glimpse of how rising sea lev els may impact on our coastline in the future. Though the king tides are natural and predictable, they can pose significant risks to coastal communities like Malibu, especially if combined with win ter storm conditions. For Malibu residents along the coast, these up coming king tides may result in localized flooding, beach erosion, and potential damage to beachfront properties.
3. Home inspections: Begin to visually inspect all structures, including seawalls, revetments, and bulkheads, for signs of distress, loss of material, obstructed drainage, or exposed reinforcing steel. If significant problems are observed, the property owner may consider contacting a California-licensed engineer for maintenance suggestions.
4. Prepare an emergency kit: If the tides reach an essential power supply, ensure you have essential items, such as flashlights, batteries, first-aid supplies, and emergency contact information.
5. Stay informed: Monitor weather and tidal forecasts and be aware of any potential warnings or advisories from local authorities. To follow tide patterns, visit Tide Times and Tide Chart for Malibu.
For additional resources, please visit the California Coastal Commission’s California King Tides Project or use their interactive map here: California King Tides Project 2018–2025
Thanksgiving holiday hours announced for Nov. 27-29
View the city’s facility and park listing, and holiday hours at malibucity.org/338/Facilities-Parks.
City Parks, including sports fields, playgrounds, trails, and picnics areas, will be open 8 a.m. to sunset on Thursday, Nov. 28. The Temporary Skate Park and Michael Landon Center will be closed. Normal operating hours will resume on Friday, Nov. 29.
• The Malibu Community Swimming Pool will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Friday, Nov. 29. Normal operating hours will resume on Saturday, Nov. 30.
• The Malibu Senior Center at City Hall will be closed Thurs-
day, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29. Normal operating hours will resume on Monday, Dec. 2.
Santa Monica College Malibu Campus launches first-ever toy drive
Santa Monica College’s Malibu Campus has initiated its inaugural Toy Drive to benefit the Malibu Community Labor Exchange (MCLE). A donation box has been set up in the campus lobby since Tuesday, Nov. 12, and contributions can be dropped off Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The campus is closed on weekends.
The MCLE, a nonprofit organization that has been part of the Malibu community for over 30 years, advocates for day laborers, housekeepers, and other temporary workers. The children of these workers, integral members of the community, often face limited resources. Each year, with support from Pepperdine University and Our Lady of Malibu, the MCLE hosts a holiday luncheon to bring joy to these families, particularly the children. A highlight of this celebration is the distribution of gifts, eagerly anticipated by the young attendees.
As a nonprofit, the MCLE relies on community donations to fulfill its mission, including contributions of toys and school supplies. This year, Santa Monica College is lending its support and encourages the community to participate. Donations of unwrapped toys or essential school supplies can be made until Dec. 12.
Requested school supplies include backpacks, lunch boxes, water bottles, pencil boxes or
Checklist for preparing for king tides (beachfront properties):
1. Secure outdoor items: Move outdoor furniture, décor, and any loose items inside or to higher ground to prevent them from being swept away.
2. Prepare sandbags: If paired with winter storms, consider placing sandbags around low-lying areas to redirect or absorb water and prevent flooding in homes or garages. Residents can pick up free sandbags by providing proof of residency to local Los Angeles County Fire Stations while supplies last. Note that plastic or plastic-based sandbags are banned in Malibu.
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The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to express your gratitude than by donating food, time, or money on Thursday, Nov. 28, for the 28th Annual Malibu Community Dinner for Labor Exchange families and unhoused members of our community. For more information and volunteer opportunities visit: https:// malibu-thanksgiving.com/home.
FRI NOV 29
AWARDS SEASON FILM
SCREENING: ‘CONCLAVE’
Another top contender in several key races, “Conclave” stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow and Isabella Rossellini in director Edward Berger’s story of a cardinal tasked with leading one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events (selecting a new Pope), only to find himself at the center of a conspiracy that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church.
Free wine reception when doors open at 7 p.m. for the 7:30 show at the Regency Agoura Hills Stadium 8, 29045 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. Free admission for members; for non-members, tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for those 18
and under. For reservations and additional info, please visit www. MalibuFilmSociety.org
SAT NOV 30
HOLIDAY SHOP AT THIRD SPACE
Holiday Shop “With a Purpose” events are happening at Third Space. Come enjoy hot cider and shop local, handmade, sustainable products while getting to know our local creatives and supporting youth entrepreneurship. Curated holiday gifts and wrap, men’s key chains, charcuterie boards, sweatshirts, home gifts, winter apparel, and jewelry. Sun & Shop will be Nov. 30, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Third Space, 233357 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu.
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SCREENING: ‘WICKED’
After two long decades, the Tony Award-winning “Wicked” finally makes its long-awaited journey from stage to screen as a spectacular, generationdefining two-part cinematic event by director Jon M. Chu (“Crazy Rich Asians”), starring Grammy-winner Ariana Grande as Glinda (the Good Witch) and two-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo as her counterpart, Elphaba. Free pre-show reception when doors open at 7 p.m. for the 7:30 show at the Regency Agoura Hills Stadium 8, 29045 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. Free admission for members; for non-members, tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for those 18 and under. For reservations and additional info, please visit www. MalibuFilmSociety.org
FRI DEC 6
CLASSICAL GUITAR CONCERT
The Pepperdine Guitar Department presents a concert featuring musicians studying with
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world-renowned classical guitar virtuoso Christopher Parkening. For adults. On Friday, Dec. 6, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Malibu Library.
SAT DEC 7
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Kick off the holidays with a joyful and delicious breakfast, with pancakes, eggs, bacon, fruit, hot chocolate, and cozy coffee and eggnog by Alfred’s Coffee for the City of Malibu’s annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Kids will love story time with the Malibu Library, art activities from the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu, and photos with Surfing Santa and Mrs. Claus. Tickets are $10 for ages 2+, free for kids under 2. Pre-registration is required at MalibuCity.org/Register. No walk-up registrations.
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Join Our Lady of Malibu on Saturday, Dec. 7, for their annual Holiday Marketplace from 10 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. A variety of awesome vendors, food trucks, and crafts for kids while you shop. OLM Sheridan Hall, 3825 S. Winter Canyon Road, Malibu.
SUN DEC 8
TOPANGA ACTORS COMPANY PRESENTS: A FANTASY CHRISTMAS
The Topanga Actors Company is reviving the holiday tradition of storytelling with wonderful actors marking the season through tales and stories by eminent fantasy writers. For adults. Come and listen to stories of elves, goblins, and talking polar bears, at the Malibu Library, from 2 to 4 p.m.
WED DEC 11
NAVY LEAGUE MALIBU COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Join the Malibu community on Wed, Dec. 11, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for the 15th Annual Navy League Malibu Community Celebration, at the First Bank on Cross Creek. Please participate by bringing toys, both new and unwrapped. Toys will be collected for U.S. Marines “Toys for Tots.” Start the Christmas Cheer and bring a friend to the holiday festivities. The U.S. Marines Corps last pickup of toys will be on the evening of Dec. 11 for children distribution. Light refreshments and beverages will be available for your enjoyment.
CALTRANS PCH MASTER PLAN WORKSHOP
Caltrans and the City of Malibu invite all community members to learn about and give their input on Caltrans’ PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Malibu City Hall. Caltrans District 7 is planning to identify and evaluate short-term, medium-term, and long-term potential projects and potential funding sources that could be implemented to improve safety and reduce the rate and severity of collisions within the portion of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in the City of Malibu. This is the seventh community outreach and engagement meeting since the project started in July 2024.
THU DEC 12
ZOETROPE ANIMATION
Before animation, there was the zoetrope, a Victorian-era illusion toy that would eventually lead to the development of the motion picture camera. Join the Malibu Library on Thursday, Dec. 12, from 4 to 5 p.m., for a journey through cinema history and make your own zoetrope device. For ages 13-17.
SAT DEC 14
SANTA PAWS
Bring your pets to Santa Paws for a holiday morning of fun!
At Malibu Bluffs Park from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dress up your furry friends, snap photos with Santa, and connect with local pet businesses. Donations for a local animal shelter are welcome. No registration required. Please bring a leash. For more information, call (310) 317-1364 or visit MalibuCity.org/SpecialEvents.
CAFFEINATED VERSE: POETRY OPEN MIC
Join Malibu Poet Laureate Nathan Hassall to hear readings of original pieces written by local poets and bring a poem of your own to read during the open mic, on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is part of the City’s free poetry workshops
in partnership with Malibu Library, the Malibu Poet Laureate Committee, the Malibu Arts Commission, and the Friends of the Malibu Library, offering community members engaging, educational opportunities to find expression through poetry with a renowned local poet.
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MALIBU EDUCATION FOUNDATION HOLIDAY MARKET AND TREE LOT
The annual tree lot returns, and expands with a Holiday Market each Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m., food trucks on select dates, and more! We have our first shipment of fresh Nordmann, Frasier, and Noble Firs arriving — direct from Oregon — just before Thanksgiving. We open on Friday, Nov. 29, at 3 p.m. Stop by for a great selection of trees! Tree Lot featuring fresh trees, wreaths, and garland, direct from Oregon + Holiday Market with local artisans each Saturday. Lot open from Nov. 29 to Dec. 15, 3 to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 3 to 9 p.m. Friday; and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Located at 23575 Civic Center Way, Malibu. Parking and entry are free. For more information visit malibueducationfoundation. org/holiday-market-tree-lot.
• EVERY SATURDAY: Holiday Market from 2 to 6 p.m. featuring local artisans and businesses. Vendors will rotate each weekend.
• SATURDAY, NOV. 30 AND SUNDAY DEC. 15: Food truck on select dates (will be listed on website) FRIDAY, DEC. 6: Community Night featuring local Malibu High School Choir, and other performances.
• SATURDAY, DEC. 7: Gingerbread House Decorating Contest at 4 p.m.
• SUNDAY, DEC. 15: Holiday Karaoke, 2 to 4 p.m. and raffle drawing at 4 p.m. EVERY DAY: We will have opportunities for tax-deductible direct donations to add to our “Giving Tree & Giving Garland.”
FARMERS MARKET
The Malibu Farmers Market returns to the Library Plaza on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., located at 23555 Civic Center Way, adjacent to the library. For updates, follow up on instagram@ malibufarmersmarket.
WEEDING EVENT AT POINT DUME
Join fellow preservationists the second Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon at the Point Dume Preserve at Birdview and Cliffside Drive to keep the headlands poison-free. Please bring gardening gloves and be prepared to do some hand weeding with some of your
wonderful neighbors. Parking is available at Westward Beach.
TOTAL BODY WORKOUT
A comprehensive low-impact strengthening class targeting all the major muscles of the upper and lower body with special attention to form, stabilization, core strength, and balance. Please bring your own hand weights and yoga mats. Instructed by Jackline Daneshrad. The classes are Tuesdays from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Cost is $5 per class. Preregistration is recommended. At the Michael Landon Center at Malibu Bluffs Park.
KNITTING
Join the City of Malibu’s Community Services Department and Sheila Rosenthal for a knitting workshop that takes placeon Mondays and Fridays at 9:00 a.m. This program is a welcoming gathering space for fiber artists that fosters community through open stitch. Make a scarf, hat, blanket, or homemade gift. No experience necessary. Please bring size 8 needles and one skein of yarn. This is an ongoing, drop-in program. Instructed by Sheila Rosenthal.
RELAXING THROUGH COLORING
The art of coloring activates different areas of the brain, using logic, forming colors, and creativity. Join this free, unstructured program. Instructed by Judy Merrick. Complimentary program. Visit malibucity.org for dates and times.
STRETCH AND STRENGTH
Participants will focus on increasing flexibility, balance, circulation, and muscle tone while learning to relax through breathing techniques. Bring yoga blocks and a mat. Instructed by Marsha Cooper. Cost is $5 per class. Visit malibucity.org for dates and times.
SENIOR CHOIR
Learn the fundamentals of singing and performing different styles of music. Every Tuesday, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Malibu City Hall Senior Center. This is a great opportunity for socialization, selfexpression, and learning through music. All levels are welcome. Instructed by Laura DeMieri Fercano.
SENIOR TECH HELP
Receive one-on-one tech help with your laptop, tablet, or cellphone. Seniors can receive assistance using social media, Google Drive, Skype, Microsoft Word, email, and more. RSVP required. Instructed by Community Services Department staff. Tuesdays from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Malibu Senior Center.
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Our Lady of Malibu Bingo Night continues the community camaraderie
Fundraiser has been OLM’s tradition for the entire community for three years
By SAMANTHA BRAVO Of The Malibu Times
Dozens of toys and games were raffled off for Our Lady of Malibu’s biannual Bingo Night fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 21.
The annual event was filled with anticipation and excitement as kids yelled ‘Bingo!’ when they had a row of the numbers that were called out by monitor Jimi Petulla.
With almost 17 raffle prizes and over 150 prizes — from stuffed animals, puzzles, lego sets — there was something for everyone to enjoy.
Attendees also enjoyed pizza, pasta, salad, and many delicious baked goods to choose from.
Third-grade parents, room representatives, and Parent Guild Lead Committee members Joey Amini and Gina Longo, along with two other parents, helped organize the night for the community.
“This is a very special event for the entire Malibu community, it’s one of our most fun events in the entire year, we have it twice a year and it’s a great night to spend time with family and friends and have good food and win fun prizes,” he said. “It was a lot of fun organizing it, it was a great success! A full house, as they say.”
Amini and Longo took a break during the game to raffle off some prizes, such as a dart board, a waffle maker, a Dodgers
Malibu High boys basketball shoots to undefeated first week of season
The Sharks host Channel Islands on Dec. 6 at 6 p.m.
By MCKENZIE JACKSON Special to The Malibu
Malibu High boys basketball player Dylan Goosen began the basketball season with an offensive explosion.
The senior guard dropped 55 points in the Sharks’ season-opening victory over Magnolia Science Academy on Nov. 18 in the Malibu High gym.
Goosen splashed 10 three-point shots and scored in other ways — layups and jump shots — en route to Malibu’s 75-32 win.
David Goosen, Malibu’s head coach and Dylan’s dad, said his son started the game on fire.
“He hit his first few shots,” he said of Dylan. “You could see it in his eyes that he was feeling really good. He started going to the basket when they started guarding him for the three. He had a
good overall game.”
The younger Goosen scored 51 points in a game last season. He also had six assists and seven steals in Malibu’s first game.
Goosen wasn’t the only high-scoring Shark last week.
Freshman guard Tommy Cupp scored 31 points in Malibu’s second game, a 78-64 win over TEACH Tech Charter on Nov. 20. The next day, Cupp dropped 20 points, as did his classmate Gabe Sulkin, in the Sharks’ 75-61 defeat of Le Lycee.
Cupp’s points came from three-point splashes, transition shots, and layups. Sulkin scored on offensive rebounds and cuts to the hoop. Le Lycee played zone defense against the Sharks, so Sulkin served as the zone buster.
“Gabe played in the middle of that zone,” Goosen explained. “He does a really good job of moving well and getting open. Ninety percent of his points came from him doing a good job of moving in the middle and Tommy and Dylan finding him with the ball when
he was open. Gabe either turned and shot a jumper or shot faked and drove to the basket.”
Cupp had 12 points while Sulkin scored in single digits in the first game. Their coach believes the ninth-graders might have been a bit nervous playing in their first high school contest.
“They did other good things in terms of playing defense and making good decisions,” Goosen said. “They took good shots that just didn’t fall. That is going to happen on days. Both of them felt more comfortable by the second game and the third game even more.”
Dylan Goosen scored 29 points, dished out 15 assists, and recorded eight steals against TEACH Tech Charter. He had 35 points, 12 assists, and seven steals against Le Lycee.
Malibu hosted Stella High Charter Academy on Monday. They host Simon Tech on Dec. 2 at 4:30 p.m. and Pilgrim two days later at the same time. The Sharks host Channel Islands on Dec. 6 at 6 p.m.
Goosen, the coach, said Malibu had a great start to the season.
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dishes at Thanksgiving. There were canned yams and mini marshmallows, potatoes and gravy, hot rolls and sparkling cider — there were even basters
World Series T-shirt, and more.
Throughout the event, kids yelled out, “I need one more!” hoping to get a row of winning numbers.
“Alright I got the magic number right now!” Petulla said as he yelled out the winning numbers. “Congratulations!”
Amini brought his daughter Sienna to the event and was happy to see her having fun.
“This is one of her favorites events,” he said. “We’ve been looking forward to for so long, it’s a really big deal for her, she loves it.”
Parent Keisha Diane Johnson and her daughter Abrianna Johnson-Mann attended the event and won some prizes.
“Coming together as a community, playing bingo, and having fun,” Johnson said. “I love coming together as a community outside of school and supporting the kids.”
For the last three years, the Bingo Night fundraiser has been an Our Lady of Malibu tradition for the entire community.
“It’s a cherished event for the school,” Longo said. “We raise funds for our school and bring the community together for an amazing fun-filled night. Delicious food, prizes, and exciting raffles are held throughout the event.”
The school is also hosting a blood drive on Dec. 3, from 1 to 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Malibu school.
The annual OLM holiday marketplace is also on Saturday Dec. 7. Enjoy a variety of crafts and food trucks while you shop for your Christmas presents.
“The way things came together in terms of the team chemistry, execution, and the way the boys played overall, we are really pleased,” he said. “We saw a lot of good things. We still need to learn a lot and get a lot better.”
Sienna Malibu Amini chimed in and said, “It’s a great way for people who don’t have much to still be able to celebrate Thanksgiving.”
Nodding his head in agreement, Nico Solomon added, “Being helpful is nice!”
Charlie Solomon, Nico’s mother, added, “It’s
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Malibu High boys basketball player Dylan Goosen confers with his father, Sharks head coach David Goosen during a recent Malibu game. Photo by David Goosen.
Bingo Night has been Our Lady of Malibu tradition and cherished event for the last three years. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT
As OLM students (from left) Sienna Malibu Alini, Nico Solomon, and Leo Gigliotti give praise, school parents put together the Thanksgiving baskets. Photos Courtesy of Gina Longo
Small Business Saturday aims to boost local vendors’ sales
Yearly event is a resounding retort to the immensely popular Black Friday
By BARBARA BURKE Special to The Malibu Times
“Many businesses in Malibu continue to close their doors!” A local retailer recently bemoaned. One need only glance around to realize that is true. Recent examples include local boutique Hiptique, which is closing its doors at Trancas Country Mart, effective Dec. 1; Sorenity Rocks, which shuttered on Oct. 30 at Cross Creek; and Fred Segal’s closing of its eponymous retail location a few months ago. Although those local businesses fortuitously — and indeed quite miraculously, made it through the COVID pandemic, they simply had to close now because, as one of the owners stated, “not enough locals showed up consistently” to purchase her store’s products.
“Now more than ever, small businesses need our support!” the Small Business Association exclaims on its website. “Please join SBA and organizations across the country as they celebrate small business contributions to their communities by shopping at a small business on Nov. 30, Small Business Saturday.”
The small business advocacy organization explained the driving principle behind the concept: “Small Business Saturday was
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pouches, pencils, crayons, binders, and folders. Toys are welcomed for children aged 5–12.
For more information, contact the Malibu Campus at Malibu@smc.edu or (310) 434-8600. Donation boxes are available at the following locations:
• Malibu Campus: 23555 Civic Center Way, next to the Malibu Library (firstfloor breezeway).
• Emeritus Campus: 1227 2nd St., Downtown Santa Monica, between Wilshire and Arizona (fourth floor).
• Bundy Campus: 3171 S. Bundy Drive, next to the Santa Monica Airport (first
founded by American Express in 2010 and has been officially co-sponsored by SBA since 2011 — it is an important part of small businesses’ busiest shopping season.”
Doing the math
Data analytics concerning the annual tradition establish that Small Business Saturday is impactful in local and nationwide economies.
“In 2023, the reported projected spending in the U.S. from those who shopped at small businesses on Small Business Saturday was approximately $17 billion,” the SBA reported. “Since 2010, the total reported U.S. spending at small businesses during the annual Small Business Saturday is an estimated $201 billion!”
John Kozlowski, co-owner of Sea ’N, Soul, a sustainable surf and apparel shop with a coffee bar located below Spruzzo’s and Malibu Fitness, which will be participating in the new locals’ marketplace at the tree lot on Nov. 30, discussed why shopping locally is very important for Malibuites’ quality of life.
“Local businesses add a unique flair to the town,” Kozolowski said. “Without them, Malibu would just become another suburb of Los Angeles with the same chain stores and restaurants as one finds in any other place in America.”
Probing into what operating a “local business” entails, Kozlowski stated, “Ours is a truly local business with a local circular
floor, outside the Noncredit Office).
• Santa Monica College invites the community to join in bringing holiday cheer to hardworking families and their children this season.
PSPS power outage response protocols explained
Southern California Edison (SCE) has indicated a strong possibility of Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) during the due to hazardous fire conditions, including gusty Santa Ana winds and low humidity. In Malibu, PSPS outages often result in multiple traffic signals along Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) being disabled for extended periods, raising public safety concerns regarding potential traffic colli-
economy. We source many products from local, tiny vendors, including our pottery and jewelry, we make our garments right here in LA, our coffee is roasted here locally and our pastries are baked from scratch in Decker Canyon.Our surfboards are primarily from hand shapers in the Southern California region. Our five employees are all local Malibu residents living in Malibu — we are providing at least in part a way for them to live and stay here in Malibu.”
Local businesses invite locals to shop at brick and mortars on Nov. 30
Scrolling through local social media, one finds a few enterprising local business people who are offering special events on Small Business Saturday.
“Come shop small at Sweet Bu and get a sweet gift with purchase,” Melissa Smith, local owner of Sweet Bu in Trancas, cheerfully said.
Born and raised in Malibu, Amana Weir, invites everyone to see her offerings at Abierto in the Pt. Dume Village.
Going east toward the center of town, some business owners are offering special events on Small Business Saturday.
“Red Ladder Gallery Holiday Sale Small Business Saturday! We’ll be pouring cocktails and serving up coffee and spreading the love!” said Eamon Harrington, local gallerist in Cross Creek. “Come shop small businesses and artist-made goods! I’m excited to host six incredible Malibu artisans
sions caused by motorists failing to stop at non-operating signals, as required by California law.
The city’s PSPS response prioritizes the maintenance of essential services and ensures that the public is informed and prepared for power outages during these high-risk fire conditions. In advance of a PSPS event, the city takes preventive measures such as checking and maintaining backup generators and securing necessary resources for extended outages. Following the Woolsey Fire evacuations in 2019, the city invested in generators and developed agreements with Caltrans, which owns and controls the traffic signals on PCH. Caltrans has authorized the deployment of backup generators to power traffic sig nals, facilitating emergency evacuations
in our annual holiday pop up on Nov. 30.”
One reader responding to Harrington’s post on social media said: “So excited for this!”
After visiting the Red Ladder Gallery, one may wish to go around the retail center past the Wells Fargo and find Small Business Saturday goings-on at Malibu’s only bookstore, Malibu Village Books, where scheduled activities will entertain those of all ages, including a story time for kids, “Small Business Bingo,” and small business pop-ups.
Next to the bookstore is Third Space, a project of Boys & Girls Club of Malibu, which features local makers ranging from elementary-school-aged creatives to adults. There, one can enjoy hot cider and cookies while pursuing art by local artist Bobbi Bennett and browsing for curated holiday gifts, apparel, and jewelry.
If one stops by Barefoot Dreams at Cross Creek Ranch- the passion project of local Stan Cook, one can consider buying Alpha Pals, the passion project of Sherrie Rose, also a local. Alpha Pals are large, colorful plush letters of the alphabet that help children learn their letters and on Nov. 30, purchasers will enjoy a 30 percent discount. Cook and Rose invite everyone to the store and promise to give a free gift with any purchase.
If one enjoying a Small Business Saturday shopping experience becomes hungry and wants to support a local restaurant,
and other urgent needs as determined by the city manager.
To keep the community informed, the city disseminates power outage preparedness and public safety information through alerts, social media, and its website. This messaging includes vital preparedness tips for power outages, evacuations, fires, malfunctioning traffic signals, and hazardous road conditions. Residents are reminded to come to a complete stop at any malfunctioning traffic signals, as mandated by California law. The city’s Changeable Message Signs are also programmed with
they can consider stopping by Howdy’s — one of many Malibuites’ favorite eateries.
“If a patron presents a receipt from shopping at a small local business, he can receive 10 percent off his tab,” proprietor Ian Roven declared.
The annual Christmas Tree Mart, which benefits Malibu’s four local public schools, will have a holiday market on Nov. 30 from 2 until 6, featuring local businesses, including Sea ’N Soul, Third Space, and Thread & Crystal by Bettina Minero. While one is there, he can pick up a holiday tree, wreath or items for Hanukkah — there is no need to go over the hill or order online to do so.
Newly established Awoken Space also invites folks to visit — it is above where Pacific Greens used to be.
“We will have discounts on books, records and handmade objects,” Jesse Rakusin, owner of the new business explained, warmly inviting locals to come and discover the new store.
Perhaps some readers may wish to reflect when purchasing items this holiday season through Amazon or from other mass online product sellers, they consider whether they can purchase what they need or desire locally. Perhaps if they do so, they may realize that by shopping locally, the amount they pay for commodities is good for their bottom line.Perhaps in doing so, they may also discover that shopping locally is also good for Malibu.
city services and emergency coordination. The city’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers may be mobilized to assist with essential functions or support residents with special needs, while the Sheriff’s Volunteers on Patrol (VOPs) may be deployed to assist with traffic control and respond to traffic incidents. In the event of prolonged outages, the city may activate community resource centers where residents can charge devices, access information, and seek assistance.
Residents are encouraged to visit SCE’s PSPS website to sign up for notifications
LOCAL NEWS
Malibu man builds a monument to our country’s veterans
By JUDY ABEL
As a 25th anniversary Veterans Day ceremony was celebrated here in Malibu recently, one Malibu resident celebrated our country’s servicemen and women in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Steven Barber was across the country for Veterans Day for the unveiling of his latest monument. The 6-foot tall bronze statue honoring veterans was commissioned by Lowe’s. The chain of home improvement stores is the country’s largest employer of veterans with more than 26,000 veterans and military spouses working for the company. The company also supports veterans by sourcing $293 million in products from veteran-owned businesses.
Barber, a Malibu resident of more than 20 years, is an artist and filmmaker. He’s made nine features and documentaries themed on bravery in the military. His latest film available on Peacock, “The World’s Most Dangerous Paper Route,” tells the story of the deliverymen who risked their lives by enduring treacherous conditions to bring the military’s Stars and Stripes newspaper to soldiers in Afghanistan.
In 2018, Barber’s career took a turn when a movie he was working on about hero astronaut Buzz Aldrin had its funding fall through. But Barber said, “Sometimes success sneaks in the back door disguised as failure. I thought it was the worst day of my life, but it ended up being a great day.”
Instead of making a movie about Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon after Neil Armstrong as part of the Apollo 11 space mission, Barber decided to build a monument. He took his idea to NASA who commissioned the work for Apollo 11’s 50th anniversary. The magnificent 1,400-lb., 12-foot gold and bronze monument to Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin, a friend of Barber, is now a popular feature at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where it’s viewed by 20,000 people daily.
Barber then raised money and built monuments commemorating the crew of Apollo 13, whose brave astronauts faced a near-fatal power loss that threatened their safe return. That monument now sits at the Houston Space Flight Center. Then last year, the artist unveiled his Sally Ride monument
close to home at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley.
Now the Malibu resident is very proud of his latest creation that honors our nation’s servicemen and servicewomen. The 6-foot tall statue depicts an active servicewoman carrying a folded flag, about to shake hands with a Lowe’s veteran employee carrying the triangle piece that will hold the flag. “She’s got the flag under her arm and is about to hand it off to him,” Barber described. “They’re working together as a team.” It evokes a spirit of goodwill and thankfulness. The monument is entitled “Building Memories.” The veteran depicted in the artwork is wearing a vest with a patch that denotes his military service. Lowe’s veteran employees also sport the vests at the chain’s
1,746 US stores.
The unveiling on Veterans Day in Fayetteville was “tremendous” according to Barber. One hundred and fifteen Lowe’s employees were on hand and company executives thanked them for their service.
It’s hoped the monument will be reproduced at other stores. One location of particular interest would be at the chain’s Oceanside store where there’s a large military presence as it’s near Camp Pendleton.
So far Barber says the response has been terrific. “People are enthralled with it. People appreciate monuments,” he said. “We’re still in awe of the pyramids, some 3,000 years later. My monuments will probably be here 500 years from now. So, it’s kind of cool. Everything’s temporary with Snapchat, Facebook, and
Colors and Connection, snacks for programs such as Dungeons and Dragons, and caffeine for the Caffeinated Verse. Emergency supplies are also supported by funds in case the county cannot provide.
“The county sponsors almost everything here, but at the last minute, [when] you’re trying to do an oragami project, and you don’t have a piece of string, we step in,” Tang said.
The Friends of the Malibu Library, one of the longestrunning nonprofits in Malibu, celebrated its 45th anniversary last year and continues its dedication to supporting Malibu Library and enriching the lives of community members of all ages.
Formed in 1978, the independent all-volunteer group is still guided by founding members who serve on its board and volunteer across its bookstore, community programs, and events.
TikTok, but a monument is a permanent fixture that inspires and makes a difference.”
The filmmaker and monument builder added, “If it were not for the United States military, the world would be thrust into darkness. I know the sacrifices they make. The incredible sacrifice that young people make going into the service cannot be forgotten, and we cannot do enough for the American veteran. We owe them a great debt of gratitude. Many leave high school and go straight into the military and they are not given any sort of education or preparation to come back into the real world as adults, and that is ridiculous and needs to be changed. The fact that we have homeless veterans, that should be against the law. We need to take care of them.”
“I just want to say the staff in this library is just phenomenal; we cannot do this without the support of the staff and their creativity,” Tang said.
Thanks to the children’s book donations, the Friends have had the unique opportunity to share their treasured bounty with Esperanza Elementary School in LA County. Volunteers had transported truckloads of books sufficient to completely stock the school’s newly renovated library as well as provide books for individual classrooms and directly to the students.
The bookstore is located inside the Malibu Library at 23519 West Civic Center Way. For library hours visit lacountylibrary.org/ malibu-library.
To learn more about The Friends of the Malibu Library bookstore, upcoming events, and opportunities to support the 46-year-old nonprofit, visit friendsofthemalibulibrary.com and find us on Facebook and Instagram.
Dozens of baskets were being sold with special themes and book recommendations at the Friends of Malibu Library Book Sale. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT
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The 6-foot tall statue unveiled in North Carolina on Veterans Day
Malibu artist and filmmaker Steven Barber poses next to his newest monument, commissioned by Lowe’s and called “Building Memories,” which honors the nation’s veterans. The work depicts an active service-
woman carrying a folded flag, and a Lowe’s veteran employee carrying the triangle piece to hold the flag. Photos courtesy of Steven Barber
accurate information to send out to the community.
“Goal one is to know exactly what’s happening,” Dueñas said. “Trying to make sure we get the accurate information [from the fire department] because that’s the most important thing.”
Dueñas also said they receive various information from the Fire Department and Sheriff’s Department about whether residents should “shelter in place” or begin evacuating.
“There is a big difference between an evacuation and shelter in place,” Dueñas said. “Sheltering in place would mean staying in your house, don’t go outside, because there’s active response going on, but at the same time you should meanwhile prepare for the possibility to evacuate; anyone who is in a shelter-in-place situation should be preparing to evacuate, because a shelter in place can very quickly change to an evacuation.”
The City of Malibu’s Media Information Officer Matt Myerhoff said the city had been preparing for the Red Fire Warnings days before the Broad Fire occurred.
“When we learned that the fire had started, the whole operations center staff was on high alert,” Myerhoff said. “We were in constant communication with each other days leading up to this, so on the day of, we were already ready to activate the EOC.”
Dueñas and Myerhoff said they already
had a plan to pull staff away from their initial duties to focus on the emergency responses.
Dueñas shared her experience with the Woolsey Fire and said although a fire broke out during high winds, she was relieved on where the fire was located.
“At first, I was relieved on where it was because I figured they [Fire Department] have a chance they can minimize the damage to the property, but at the same time, I kept worrying that another fire was going to light off somewhere else,” she said.
“Even after this fire was out, we decided that we need to stay activated because it was such a precarious situation that we needed to be there and be ready.”
The city also experienced multiple power and traffic light outages due to the Red Flag Warnings, but in response, the city’s Public Works Team deployed the city’s generators to provide backup power to keep traffic signals functioning.
Myerhoff said despite having spotty cellphone coverage, the city was able to get information immediately using the city’s new Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS) radios for the first time during a live incident. The Fire Safety Liaisons were able to communicate with the City’s EOC via the LA-RICS handheld radio, providing critical live updates while cell service was out. Personnel staffing the EOC were then able to relay and release critical incident updates to the public based on the observations and reports by
Malibu’s serene exterior, City Hall is fraught with bullying, hostility, retaliation, and discrimination. Adrian Fernandez, a committed public servant, not only navigated the challenges of city planning but also endured a toxic workplace dominated by elitism, abuse, racism, and public humiliation. This lawsuit reveals the coordinated actions of city officials to silence and retaliate against an employee who simply sought to fulfill his duties.”
Fernandez, a 16-year employee, took a leave of absence from his position shortly after May 13 when he was publicly questioned in a City Council meeting during a Malibu Township Council appeal of a proposed hotel project next door to Aviator Nation Dreamland. After dozens of public speakers voiced their opposition to the project, Silverstein and then Uhring, who was then the mayor, challenged the assistant planning director to defend the Planning Department’s findings on the adequacy of the record with respect to traffic impacts, egress, noise and other issues. The May 13 council meeting is available on YouTube at youtube.com/live/ dLASh8fnT1Y?feature=shared. Uhring’s questioning of Fernandez begins at approximately 5 hours and 44 minutes into the meeting.
The hotel project was ultimately voted down 4-1 with departing Councilmember Paul Grisanti as the sole vote in favor of the project.
Soon after the meeting, Fernandez took a leave of absence from his position claiming stress and even death threats from the public. His lawsuit also claims “allegations involve a public disclosure of private facts
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improved pedestrian crosswalks, and gateways. Brown also announced the PCH roundabouts at El Matador State Beach, and Encincal Canyon Road. The project locations are at the entrance of El Matador State Beach, and at the intersection of PCH and Encincal Canyon Road. Brown said the Las Virgenes Council of Governments approved $2 million to fund the temporary improvements, also known as a quick-build project.
These two roundabout areas focus on improving the safety for motorists, cyclists, transit users, and pedestrians along the PCH corridor. The proposed solutions are expected to reduce crashes by 39 percent and severe injuries and fatalities by 90 percent. The roundabout recommendations were from the 2015 safety study.
“I wanted to highlight that there has been a total of six public meetings, three in person and three virtual, this will be the seventh, but it’s one of the last times for our residents to participate in this part of process,” Brown said. “So we really encourage people to come out and take part in this.”
Brown said Caltrans will be reviewing the feedback and returning in January 2025 with an internal review to finalize the study. In March, the agency will be presenting to the California Transportation Commission.
Brown also reminded the community about driving safely during the holidays.
“We wanted to emphasize to be mindful, do not drink and drive, there’s Uber, there’s alternatives. Please remember that behind the wheel, it’s not just your life it’s the lives of others, so we’re really trying to remind everyone on that shared responsibility,” Brown said.
During council updates, Mayor Pro Tem Marianne Riggins asked if the council could get an update on the Equestrian Center in Malibu and how much the city is utilizing the property. Currently, the city is paying $80,000 for maintenance. Riggins also asked if evacuation zone signs can be installed
the Fire Safety Liaisons.
“It was direct, on the ground, information on where the fire is going, how heavy it is, and what the active on the fuel was like,… we wouldn’t get that kind of detail until the fire was over, and that helps us plan,” he said.
The Public Safety Department acquired LA-RICS handheld radios in October 2024. Currently, this new system allows staff to communicate with each other and the EOC with 99 percent coverage to reach across Malibu, thanks to numerous repeaters across the Santa Monica Mountains and Catalina.
Dueñas and Myerhoff also praised their fire safety liaisons for their efforts in jumping in and protecting the surrounding homes.
“Jerry [Vandermeulen] saw that another home adjacent to that was starting to catch fire, and they [fire department] literally said “there’s a hose, go for it,” and Jerry picked up the hose and he put out the fire on the other house, and put out that fire,” Myerhoff said.
The city also followed the forecasted fire conditions and the potential for a PSPS, and posted continuous wildfire and power outage preparedness messages to the community starting several days in advance, and during the incident, via alerts, social media, the website, phone hotline, and PSA messages on 99.1 FM KBUU.
The following day, staff continued to monitor fire weather conditions and the power outage, and was ready to reactivate the EOC if necessary.
The city also shared a video of Mayor
…at several public sessions of City Council meetings, Defendants Silverstein and Uhring disclosed the private fact that the Plaintiff had taken a leave of absence to address his mental health/disability.”
On June 24, Fernandez sent a letter to the City Council stating he wanted to “finally raise the curtain on abuses and collusion that [he] has witnessed and personally endured within the City of Malibu.” He also claimed “the last few weeks have been a private hell for me and my family. I have experienced death threats, personal public attacks, and private abuse from many sides. I have now come to the alarming realization that officials at the highest level of government, including the Mayor, have coordinated and at the minimum encouraged these attacks in concert with members of the Malibu Township Council.” In July, the city responded that it takes any allegations of abuse or harassment very seriously, but could not comment on pending legal action or personnel matters due to confidentiality.
The Malibu Township Council, which vocally opposed the proposed hotel project, responded to Fernandez’ letter stating, “Malibu Township Council denies all claims in the June 24, 2024, letter by a city staff member in connection with our appeal to the Malibu Inn Hotel. Malibu Township Council appealed the Planning Commission’s majority approval of this project to the City Council since, as designed, it did not adhere to Malibu’s General Plan, Local Coastal Program and Municipal Code. Our presentation was professional and respectful.”
MTC’s statement continued: “We will continue to speak for and against development in the ongoing public interest based on each proposal’s merits and Malibu’s codes that were put in place to protect
near the Beacon Boxes.
“I would like people to know their evacuation zones so that if and when the time comes, it would be a nice place to put them,” she said.
Public Safety Director Susan Dueñas said she can look into the signage.
Doug Stewart providing updates on the conditions of the Broad Fire. Stewart also thanked the fire and the Sheriff’s Department for their swift response to protect the residents of Malibu.
The Broad Fire destroyed one home on Malibu Road, an outdoor workout station, and a playground. The Michael Landon Center is currently closed for air quality testing and smoke and soot cleanup to ensure a safe environment for the public and staff. The center is expected to reopen for programs and activities soon.
Malibu’s unique, fragile, natural environment and our small seaside community character.”
In closing, the letter stated, “Malibu Township Council has been a watchdog for Malibu advocating for responsible development to protect this most special place since 1947. We have over the past 77 years received the respect of the citizens of Malibu and ask for the City government’s respect. Over the decades, MTC has championed the preservation of Malibu and prevented a nuclear power plant, oil drilling, a freeway, a marina, a citywide sewer system, large 4-or-more axle trucks on PCH and other attempts to exploit Malibu with inappropriate development.”
Silverstein is not able to comment on pending litigation; however, he made it clear at the June 24
“Malibu was very fortunate to have had only a small fire that was quickly stopped during such dangerous fire conditions,” the website says. “Fire season is not over, and the city remains committed to protecting lives and homes,and helping the community be prepared and resilient to wildfires.”
The city also encourages residents to stay informed by signing up for emergency alerts with Notify Me or RSS on the city’s website at https://www.malibucity.org/alerts.
According to the Cal Fire website (fire. ca.gov), the fire is still under investigation.
attorneys’ fees to the defendant (the city, Silverstein, Uhring, and McClary) if the motion is granted. “Those attorneys’ fees can be substantial,” Silverstein said at the time, “and it is my understanding that the fees would be assessed against and paid by the plaintiff and not the plaintiff’s legal counsel, even if the matter is pursued on a contingency-fee basis.”
Fernandez, who ultimately resigned from his position in Malibu, is now employed by the city of Lomita as a community and economic development director. His lawsuit was filed by a sole practitioner based in Newport Beach who lists his areas of practice to include business litigation, real estate, intellectual property, personal injury, and employment disputes. The attorney, Austiag H. Parineh, is also a licensed
After council updates, the council approved the Malibu Library Set Aside Funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26.
The council approved the request for speed humps on Bonsall Drive and Busch Drive. The city received written requests for speed humps on two residential streets: Bonsall Drive between PCH to the end of the street, and Busch Drive between Harvester Road and Cuthbert Road, respectively. Bonsall Drive has a posted speed limit of 25 mph and approximately 1 mile in length with 56 properties that abut the street. Busch Drive between Harvester Road and Cuthbert Road has a posted speed limit of 30 mph and approximately 1,700 feet in length with 24 properties that abut the street. Out of 24 properties, 15 have submitted a petition verified by the city, resulting in 62 percent of property owner in support of installing speed humps.
Bonsall Drive and Busch Drive residents attended the meeting to support the speed humps.
Mayor Doug Stewart echoed the comments and said he was on the Public Safety Commission when they were trying to get it approved.
“Congratulations to the people who went out and got the signatures; it’s a lot of work, and we appreciate it,” Stewart said.
The council approved the placement of the speed humps.
The last item on the agenda was Community Development Department Organizational Plan.
The council approved the creation of the community development director position; and adopted Resolution No. 24-60 amending the Salary Ranges, Authorized Positions, and Class Descriptions for FY 2024-25. The motion will also include making the solution effective upon the certainty of a new community development director.
The next City Council meeting is on Monday, Dec. 9.
Emergency Service Coordinator Sarah Flores, Deputy City Manager Alexis Brown, City Manager Steve McClary, Assistant City Manager Joe Toney, and Public Safety Director Susan Dueñas are shown in action during the EOC emergency on Nov. 6. Photos Courtesy of the City of Malibu
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Malibu AYSO crowns its season champions on Closing Day at Malibu Bluffs Park
Coaches and parents hope to see even more parents participating on game days next season
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he culmination of a great season brought the community out to the park — less than two weeks after a fire swept across the west end of the park.
Malibu AYSO board member Haylynn Conrad said Closing Day is a special day for all the kids who committed to practicing and playing each weekend and is a celebration for the families who have come out to support them throughout the season.
“It’s a huge day because these kids have worked so hard for the last three months and they earn their trophies and medals,” Conrad said. “This is a league that’s been going on for so many years and it means so much to a lot of the community members.”
Malibu AYSO stands among the legacy organizations in the community, with generations of Malibu natives present to enjoy the day’s competitions.
Among those enjoying a breezy Saturday morning at Bluffs Park was Denise Peak, a Malibu resident, who was supporting both her daughter and granddaughter’s team, Orange Crush.
She said it’s inspiring to see the potential and growth among the children of Malibu and with five grandkids in the league, it’s fun to come out and support
her family and families of the community.
“A lot of the kids in the neighborhood know each other through soccer, it’s a huge bonding process for them,” she said.
“The skill level that they develop here helps them build a lot of confidence and
helps them grow into the people that they are — it’s really helping them mature.”
Nikau Webb, 16, is a former AYSO athlete and was at the park supporting his younger sister. He said he enjoys seeing her have the AYSO experience.
“It’s really cool seeing her do what I used to do. You can tell she enjoys it a lot and has a lot of fun,” Webb said.
Across three fields, the atmosphere was electric for Closing Day. The sidelines were lined with kids cheering on their
friends and others getting warmed up to take the field for their championship matchups. Families seemingly enjoyed the day at the park and AYSO leadership, coaches,
Young Malibu dancer set to perform in Santa Monica production of ‘The Nutcracker’
Olivia Legowiecki, 11, dancing as Side Angel in Southland’s longest-running production of classic ballet
By JUDY ABEL Special to The Malibu Times
Perennial holiday favorite “The Nutcracker,” performed by the Westside Ballet of Santa Monica, is set to bring its enchanting magic to the Broad Stage in Santa Monica this season. In addition to starring two distinguished New York City Ballet principal dancers, Tiler Peck and Roman Mejia, the cast includes a newcomer, a young dancer from Malibu.
Olivia Legowiecki is just 11 years old and set to shine dancing the role of Side Angel in the Southland’s longest-running production of the classic ballet. This is Westside Ballet’s 51st annual production of the dazzling ballet that transports audiences to a whimsical, grand Victorian party, with a nutcracker come to life, and of course, a magical land of sweets.
Westside Ballet alumna Tiler Peck, now a principal with the New York City Ballet will reprise her virtuosic performance as the iconic Sugar Plum Fairy. Known for her exceptional grace and technical prowess, Peck has long served as an inspiration for young dancers in the Santa Monica company, such as Olivia and the other performers who are part of the production. Peck’s involvement
in the production underscores her commitment to nurturing the next generation of artists and giving back to the artistic community that helped shape her career. For the young dancers and many others, Peck’s presence is a reminder of what dedication and hard work can achieve, embodying Westside Ballet’s mission to cultivate and inspire young talent while instilling a love of the arts. It’s also an opportunity to be
part of Westside Ballet’s legacy that connects artistry, tradition, and storytelling.
This year’s massive production includes a cast of 125 dancers who will grace the stage with a visual feast that includes the familiar growing Christmas tree and the fierce battle between the mice and toy soldiers all set to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s majestic score.
EMMANUEL LUISSI Special to The Malibu Times
The Malibu AYSO’s Pink Piranhas pose with their medals after their championship win on Closing Day. Photos by Emmanuel Luissi/TMT
PEOPLE
The Sea ’N Soul Tribe
By Benjamin Marcus, Entertainment Editor
West Malibu surf shop is standing tall amid local retailers’ struggles
On Nov. 14, Sea ’N Soul Surf Shop teamed up with Point Dume director Matthew Felker to preview Felker’s Hulu special “Baywatch: An American Dream.” The evening was a tribute to lifeguard and “Baywatch” star Michael Newman and a benefit for the Michael J. Fox Foundation. That was the latest in a growing string of community events promoted by John Kozlowski, Erica Reams, and Dave Olan of Sea ’N Soul Surf Shop in west Malibu. Retail is having problems around Malibu, around California and around the world, but John Kozlowski wants Malibu to know, “We are here to stay.”
Address: 29575 Pacific Coast Highway, Ste J, Malibu, CA 90265
Phone: (424) 235-2430
You were rudely left out of the Christmas Gift Guide in The Malibu Times two weeks ago. Apologies. If you had been included, what would you have recommended for the Malibu person who has everything? A burglar alarm?
We just got in a very rare and wickedly-beautiful, vintage 1965 9’0” Greg Noll board.
I know that dude. Greg Noll once gave me a cat named Ike. We drove to the top of Alaska and back. Ike rules. So did Noll — put together John Wayne and Jonathan Winters and you had Greg Noll. It’s a very special board with a D fin and colored red and black. Would be a perfect Christmas gift. I can see it on a rock wall above the fireplace.
How long has Sea ’N Soul been in business now?
Two and a half years, long enough to have built a real community gathering spot … but we still have Malibu people just discovering us.
I grew up in the 1970s when surf shops were like altars — that’s where you bought your magazines and your wax, but in Santa Cruz, a local surfer wouldn’t buy a surfboard from a shop — ever. You walked down the street with a burnt offering for your shaper and you got your board bespoke. I guess those days have changed. How much is a surfboard these days?
Boards at our shop vary in price by quite a bit but keep in mind most of them are hand-shaped by local shapers from Carpenteria down to San Juan Capistrano. Prices are $695 for a short board up to $1595 for a classic Noserider. We also have a large selection of good-quality used boards
But surf shops were also a place to hang out, talk story, socialize. Is that how Sea ’N Soul is? Do you have a regular crew there?
Absolutely, this was our plan from day one: to be a community gathering place. On a daily basis you can find many true locals from Malibu hanging out and discussing not only how their latest surf session was but also what’s happening around Malibu, what is the next band playing here at our shop, or when is the next drum circle event at Broad Beach … all things we love to help sponsor and help build our community vibe. The Sea ’N Soul Tribe, if you will.
When I used to hang out at Malibu Kitchen and now at the newsstand, vistourists (visitors + tourists) would approach and ask “Excuse me: Is this Malibu?” I would say “Yes,” and they seemed disappointed: “Really?” What kind of reaction do you get from visitors about Sea ’N Soul and about Malibu?
Haha …Yeah, we get tourists all the time from all over the world asking where is downtown Malibu … ha ha …
Yep. That’s what they’re looking for and it doesn’t really exist. Downtown Malibu.
We love helping visiting tourists with the many things to do that Malibu has to offer. I especially like to help families visiting with young
Burt’s Eye View:
children like ours. As we all know there are so many amazing things to do in Malibu but unless you live here, you wouldn’t know about them: amazing beaches, but also great hikes, horseback riding, parks and playgrounds … we have a favorite restaurant list we like to recommend as well.
What challenges are you facing by having a store in Malibu?
What we would love to see is a marketing campaign that says “Come to Malibu.” Other places around the world and around the country have done this. We obviously think Malibu has so much to offer and is such a great place to visit. Nothing would help a small, family-owned business more than having more people come and visit. We think we are our best-kept secret. How does it differ from the East Coast?
Well coming from New York City and Montauk, a lot of people think, “Ohhh Montauk is just like Malibu!!!” But it’s really not at all. First off the weather in Malibu is so much better … ha ha … but really … The East Coast has so many places to gather and be social. When we first moved here, Erica and I were like “Where do we go to meet people?”
Honestly we missed that places-tohang-out thing that happens on the East Coast. We built Sea ’N Soul with that in mind. We built it to be a community gathering place. A place where everybody knows your name. Ha … I kind of like that …
Is there anything that Malibu can improve to help you survive?
Shop local and remember just our store as an example of shopping local means this. We are a local family of four who live here in Malibu. We pay taxes here, we send our boys to school here, we spend our money here at other local places: restaurants, etc. We also support local artists in the area as part of our product offering. Our coffee is from a local microbrewer in downtown LA. Our baked goods come from a local Malibu baker.
Our staff is all local: We have
Abe Lincoln and the turkey
By Burt Ross, Contributed Column
Abe Lincoln, yes, honest Abe, is responsible for the death of more turkeys by far than any other human being, and that is no exaggeration. Abe Lincoln did a lot of things as president other than win the Civil War, emancipate the slaves, and so forth. But none of the things he is remembered for have anything to do with turkeys.
When most of our nation sits down this week for our traditional turkey dinner with assorted goodies, that turkey on your table is there because Lincoln declared Thanksgiving Day a national holiday. This was great news for Americans who
wanted a day off from the routine, but not a good day for millions of turkeys.
On Oct. 3, 1863, smack in the middle of the Civil War,but at a time when Union armies had gained some momentum, Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday of November “as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise.” Many states had already observed a day for giving thanks, but there had been no uniformity of observance until Lincoln made his proclamation.
Turkey was not always the preferred food. In the earliest days, duck and venison were featured, but as demand steadily grew, turkey became synonymous with Thanksgiving.
So when you gobble up the gobbler, you have honest Abe to thank. And may your day be filled with many blessings to be grateful for.
six employees who all live here in Malibu. So it’s a big trickle-down effect when you shop with us and other local, family-owned Malibu businesses. Without local mom and pop shops, Malibu would become just like any other suburban place in America with nothing but chain stores, Starbucks, and McDonald’s. I don’t think anyone wants to see that. So I would just ask Malibu to “shop local.” It really does make a significant difference.
What percentage of your traffic would you say is local, and what is out-of-towners?
During the winter months it is almost exclusively local customers. Of course, in the summer months it’s mostly tourists. So it’s this time of year that we love seeing all of our neighbors coming in through the doors.
Way back in the 20th century, when we were all surfing in Santa Cruz, we did it because our parents didn’t have much money. They were busy, so we let the ocean raise us.
Back then we had $20 Hang Ten trunks and $20 Op silkie shirts and we were totally styling. Our goal was to have more fun than all the rich kids, and we did.
What was the original philosophy behind Sea ’N Soul and how has that evolved?
From the beginning, we always planned to be a unique shop. Not just a surf shop, not just a clothing store, not just a coffee shop, but a combination of all of these things and an original version of all of them … add in a place for the community to gather, and having events, and offering connections with locals — the sum of all of those parts is what makes us “Sea ’N Soul.”
It’s always so heartwarming to learn of how many people, local and others that tell us they met because of Sea ’N Soul or a business deal happened because they were sitting here at the shop and they met another like-minded person and it all worked out. “The SEA IS GOOD FOR YOUR SOUL”
Looks like you expanded from the original building, so that suggests business is good? What new products or services have been added on to the original since you opened? We expanded into the shop next to the original shop. With that, it gave us an opportunity to have a real rental surf business. Not just foam boards.
We also offer hand-shaped fiberglass boards in demo models that are the same dimensions as the ones we sell in the main room. We have a membership club where you can test out all of the alternative-shaped boards that we offer. For a monthly fee, you can try as many different shapes and sizes as you like. This way you don’t have to spend $12K on a quiver; you can simply come here and get a different board for any type of swell that hits our coast.
A lot of stores have closed around the Malibu area in the past year or so: Fred Segal and Ron Herman ... Hiptique in Trancas is closing next month.
So those but also Malibu Surf Shack, Boardriders, and recently Ripcurl ... Why do you think that is? The general death of retail because of the Internet? Or surf retail in particular? Retail is evolving very quickly. Yes many people simply shop online and that is a big part of it, but also customers expect more today from retail stores. Stores need to have a purpose. They need to stand for something: be inviting. People need to feel welcomed, people need to be entertained, stimulated, and be greeted by a friendly staff. And most importantly, stores must have a uniqueness and a vibe that attracts them to want to come back.
I wrote a story about Kith and kvetched about $400 shoes and $1,400 T-shirts. I said Amazon is good because anything Malibu doesn’t offer you can order and it shows up the next day. But someone argued Amazon is killing retail and you have to charge $1,400 for a T-shirt to stay alive. Is that true?
I don’t think that’s true — I believe you just have to create a space and a vibe that people are drawn to.
I was at SURFER Magazine during what I called “The Roaring ‘90s,” when surf companies were owned by the companies who started them, and they were making tsunamis of money. Those days appear to be over. But you’re hanging in there?
Sea ’N Soul, locally family-owned, is not going anywhere. Having something from your hometown shop is similar to wearing something from your favorite professional sports team. It says something about you and what you represent. Where you are from and the tribe where you belong.
You got broken into twice that I’m aware of. Any more problems beyond that?
Actually, three times, but not recently, and praying that doesn’t happen again.
Thieves are lame. Best and peace.
youngster activities like play volleyball and basketball and engage in arts and crafts projects.
The Malibu newcomer to the production, Olivia, has only been dancing for a year, yet despite her relatively recent introduction to ballet her enthusiasm and hard work have already begun to pay off. She won the coveted beginner’s role as a devoted student of Westside Ballet. The youngster lives in Malibu, goes to school in Pacific Palisades, then trains most afternoons at the ballet studio in Santa Monica and now her hard work is paying off with an opportunity to let her talent shine as an angel in the cast.
The fifth-grader adores dancing, saying, “It’s very angelic and I love how people just like express their emotions in it.” Olivia’s emotions, she said, can run the gamut from “happy and jumpy to slow and graceful,” and that’s what she enjoys in her role as a dancing angel, the graceful movements. The young dancer, not in toe shoes dancing en pointe just yet, aspires to wear and dance in them as she hones her skills and advances in ballet. She says it might even be a career choice for her in the future. When she’s not rehearsing for her role in “The Nutcracker,” the 11-year-old likes to do typical
The artistic director of Westside Ballet, lifelong Malibu resident Martine Harley, commented that Olivia is a “well-rounded” dancer who also studies jazz dance as part of the curriculum at the studio.
Although audiences will be dazzled by the dancing of the principal performers, Harley said it will be mesmerizing to watch Olivia and a dozen other angels float onto the stage on top of a cloud of fog.
“The illusion is that they’re walking on clouds. They glide across the stage as if they’re not walking at all, as if they’re just floating on clouds and so that’s one of the things that Olivia and her classmates have been working on, and they look really beautiful in it,” Harley said. “It’s wonderful because Olivia is at the start of her career with us and she’s having her first Nutcracker with us and she’s going to grow through all the different roles that there are at Westside. It’s a magical experience.”
Performances begin Nov. 30 and run through Dec. 8. Go online to westsideballet.com for tickets.
Ballet icon Tiler Peck returns to her alma mater Westside Ballet to guest star as the Sugar Plum Fairy in Westside Ballet of Santa Monica’s 51st annual performance of “The Nutcracker.” Photo by Sarah Madison
John Kozlowski (left), Erica Reams and their kids enjoy the Malibu lifestyle as John and Erica operate the Sea ‘N Soul surf shop on Pacific Coast Highway. Contributed photo
Portrait of Abraham Lincoln, courtesy of The Civil War Center
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and parents hope to grow family engagement with the league and see even more parents participating on game days next season.
“I hope parents would read this and say, I can do this,” Peak said. “My wish would be to get more people involved because it does take a village.”
Conrad said it’s been inspiring to return to Bluffs Park and breathe new life into the park in the wake of the fire. She spoke on the importance of the city’s central park.
“We don’t have many fields in Malibu, this is it,” Conrad said. “It’s terrifying that this could take away the ability for these kids to play.”
The kids of AYSO and their families closed out a great season and look forward to an even better season next year.
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEED SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST LOAN: 210209/COSSAR APN: 4455-004-014 OTHER: 91231733 T.S # 24105-PR YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/30/2020. 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. NOTICE is hereby given that REDWOOD TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC., as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by THEINGI M. COSSAR, Successor Trustee of the Myint Family Trust dated April 29, 2002, recorded on 1/4/2021 as Instrument No. 20210004973 in Book —, Page — and Memorandum of First Amendment to Note and Deed of Trust recorded on 08/18/2021 as Instrument No. 20211265947 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 8/5/2024 in Book —, Page as Instrument No. 20240519078 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 12/13/2024 By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 at 11:00 AM AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), 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 hereinafter described: THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 17 WEST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF CALABASAS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT OF SAID LAND, FILED IN THE DISTRICT LAND OFFICE SEPTEMBER 25, 1896. EXCEPT THEREFROM, ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET FROM THE SURFACE OF SAID PROPERTY, BUT WITH NO RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY, WHERE THEY HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY RESERVED IN INSTRUMENTS OF RECORD. Assessor’s Parcel Number: 4455-004-014 The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: Vacant Land, Stokes Canyon Road, Calabasas, CA The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 undersigned within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. 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: $409,728.69. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a 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. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note(s), fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and
the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. 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. Dated: November 6, 2024 REDWOOD TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC., as said Trustee ATTN: ROBERT CULLEN P.O. BOX 6875 SANTA ROSA, CA 95406-0875 By: ROBERT CULLEN, President 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 arc 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 (800) 683-2468 or visit this Internet Web site: www. servicelinkASAP.com, using the Trustee Sale number assigned to this file, T.S. #24105-PR. 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. A-4828507 11/21/2024, 11/28/2024, 12/05/2024 MALIBU 251
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:
1. MALIBU HAIR EXTENSIONS 22653 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY SUITE 10, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s):
1. MALIBU HAIR EXT. CO. LLC 2670 WEST KELLY RD, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91320 If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization CA
This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LABILITY COMPANY
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/2024
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed, MALIBU HAIR EXT. CO. LLC, LINDSEY CARSE, MANAGING MEMBER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 10/17/2024.
NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE
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USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DAVID A. VALDEZ aka ALVARO ERNESTO VALDEZ IRAHETA
Case No. 24STPB12083
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DAVID A. VALDEZ aka ALVARO ERNESTO VALDEZ IRAHETA
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Deborah Lachman Valdez in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Deborah Lachman Valdez 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 Dec. 6, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 79 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:
ALEXANDER FRIED ESQ
SBN 93943
ALEXANDER FRIED APC 21650 OXNARD ST STE 350
WOODLAND HILLS CA 91367
CN111954 VALDEZ Nov 21,28, Dec 5, 2024
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS
AS:
1. MANIFEST PARTY
527 WOODLAND DRIVE, SIERRA MADRE, CA 91024, LOS ANGELES COUNTY Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): 202464119189
Registered Owner(s):
1. PSYCHEDELIC CIRCUS LLC
527 WOODLAND DRIVE, SIERRA MADRE, CA 91024 If Corporation or LLC- State of Incorporation/Organization CA
This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LABILITY COMPANY
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/2024
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed, PSYCHEDELIC CIRCUS LLC, JESSI JOPLIN, CEO
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 11/14/2024.
NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE
USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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County of Los Angeles Department of the Treasurer and Tax Collector
Notice of Divided Publication
Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code (R&TC) Sections 3702, 3381, and 3382, the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector is publishing in divided distribution, the Notice of Online Sealed Bid Auction of Tax-Defaulted Property Subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell in and for the County of Los Angeles, State of California, to various newspapers of general circulation published in the County. A portion of the list appears in each of such newspapers.
Notice of Online Sealed Bid Auction of Tax-Defaulted Property Subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell (Sale No. 2024C)
Whereas, on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, directed the County of Los Angeles Treasurer and Tax Collector (TTC), to sell certain tax-defaulted properties at the online sealed bid auction.
The TTC does hereby give public notice, that unless said properties are redeemed, prior to the close of business on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, the last business day prior to the first day of the online sealed bid auction, the TTC will offer for sale and sell said properties on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time, through Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time, to the highest bidder, for not less than the minimum bid, at online sealed bid auction at www.govease.com/los-angeles.
The only persons that are eligible to submit bids are owners of contiguous parcels or a holder of record of either a predominant easement or right-of-way easement.
Bidders are required to pre-register at www.govease. com/los-angeles and submit a deposit of 10 percent of the spend limit that is set by each registered bidder. Bid deposits must be in the form of a wire transfer, cashier’s check, or bank-issued money order at the time of registration. Registration will begin on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time and end on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Pursuant to R&TC Section 3692.3, the TTC sells all properties ``as is`` and the County and its employees are not liable for any known or unknown conditions of the properties, including, but not limited to, errors in the records of the Office of the Assessor (Assessor) pertaining to improvement of the property.
If the TTC sells a property, parties of interest, as defined by R&TC Section 4675, have a right to file a claim with the County for any proceeds from the sale, which are in excess of the liens and costs required to be paid from the proceeds. If there are any excess proceeds after the application of the minimum bid, the TTC will send notice to all parties of interest, pursuant to law.
Please direct requests for information concerning redemption of tax-defaulted property to the Treasurer and Tax Collector, at 225 North Hill Street, Room 130, Los Angeles, California 90012. You may also call (213) 974-2045, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, visit our website at ttc.lacounty.gov or email us at auction@ttc.lacounty.gov.
The Assessor’s Identification Numbers (AIN) in this publication refer to the Assessor’s Map Book, the Map Page, and the individual Parcel Number on the Map Page. If a change in the AIN occurred, the publication will show both prior and current AINs. An explanation of the parcel numbering system and the referenced maps are available at the Office of the Assessor located at 500 West Temple Street, Room 225, Los Angeles, California 90012, or at assessor.lacounty.gov.
I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at Los Angeles, California, on November 06, 2024.
ELIZABETH BUENROSTRO GINSBERG
Treasurer and Tax Collector County of Los Angeles State of California
The real property that is subject to this notice is situated in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, and is described as follows:
PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE OF SALE OF TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY SUBJECT TO THE POWER OF SALE (SALE NO. 2024C)
1971 AIN 4472-027-030
BOSACKI, DEAN AND NEWMAN, JOANNA LOCATION COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
$250.00
CN112094 524 Nov 28, Dec 5,12, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
T.S. No.: 240715322
Notice of Trustee’s Sale
Loan No.: INBANET-COS-0324 Order No. 95529518
APN: 2061-017-024; 2061-017-027 Property Address: Vacant Land (AKA Laura La Planta Drive) Agoura Hills, CA 91301 You Are In Default Under A Deed Of Trust Dated 3/20/2024. Unless You Take Action To Protect Your Property, It May Be Sold At A Public Sale. If You Need An Explanation Of The Nature Of The Proceeding Against You, You Should Contact A Lawyer. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. No cashier’s checks older than 60 days from the day of sale will be accepted.
Trustor: Theingi M. Cossar Trustee of the Myint Family Trust, dated April 29, 2002, who acquired title as Theingi M. Cossar, trustee of The Family Trust Duly Appointed Trustee: Total Lender Solutions, Inc. Recorded 3/26/2024 as Instrument No. 20240191746 in book page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 12/19/2024 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $371,467.45 Street Address or other common designation of real property: Vacant Land (AKA Laura La Planta Drive) **See attached Exhibit A** Agoura Hills, CA 91301 A.P.N.: 2061-017-024; 2061-017-027 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication
of this Notice of Sale. Notice To Potential Bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Notice To Property Owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (877) 440-4460 or visit this Internet Web site www.mkconsultantsinc.com, using the file number assigned to this case 240715322. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice To Tenant: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (877) 440-4460, or visit this internet website site www.tlssales.info, using the file number assigned to this case 240715322 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. When submitting funds for a bid subject to Section 2924m, please make the funds payable to “Total Lender Solutions, Inc. Holding Account”. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 11/18/2024 Total Lender Solutions, Inc. 10505 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 125 San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 866-535-3736 Sale Line: (877) 4404460 By: Rachel Seropian, Trustee Sale Officer Exhibit A Legal Description Lot 23 And 26 In Block 5 Of Tract No. 8793, In The City Of Agoura Hills, County Of Los Angeles, State Of California, As Per Map Recorded In Book 148, Pages 88 To 94 Inclusive Of Maps, In The Office Of The County Recorder Of Said County. MALIBU 259
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Girls’ team goes undefeated, allowing only four goals all season, while boys’ team clinches victory with teamwork and perseverance
By BARBARA BURKE
“The girls U19 AYSO Section 10 soccer team went undefeated this season, and only allowed four goals for the entire season, while scoring more than 45 points!” Coach Mark Ovsiowitz exclaimed. “I am so proud of this group of girls and am in awe of the way they stick together and encourage each other no matter how challenging the circumstances. Their unwavering support of each other is undoubtedly the key to the team’s success.”
Osviowitz, who has coached the team ever since the girls were playing U5 soccer 14 years ago, along with Assistant Coach Tim Ryan, guided the team to three wins on Saturday, Nov. 9, and two wins on Sunday, Nov. 10, helping them prevail in a shutout at the Bakersfield Championship.
Nothing goes in her goal
“Chloe Loquet never let a goal in all season! And our team was undefeated! Oh, and she never allowed a goal in at Bakersfield last week either!” declared Chloe’s delighted mom, Darlene Loquet.
To a person, all who discussed the subject attributed the team’s solid performance and success to teamwork and perseverance.
“I’ve been playing soccer with the Malibu AYSO girls team since elementary school when I was about 9 years old,” Malia Mosshart said. “Being a part of this team is like being a part of one big family. The relationship we all share is not something made overnight — it’s years worth of winning and losing together, and most importantly, of having fun. The reason we were undefeated and won the Bakersfield championship is because of our commitment, determination and our resilience as a team. But none of this would have been possible without our amazing coaches, Mark and Tim — they have dedicated so much time and energy to us all.”
Agreeing, Team Captain and center midfielder Sasha Mendez shared, “None of this would have happened if the team wasn’t so close! All of the girls constantly showed each other trust and determination to make the wins possible.”
So, has playing soccer helped team members know how to succeed in life, The Malibu Times wondered? Mosshart responded in the affirmative: “What I learned this season is that hard work leads to victory, but the journey to get there is the most meaningful.”
Sailor Graham, who plays left wing, has been playing soccer for 12 years and shared, “I could not imagine a better way to finish out my AYSO career! The girls, coaches and parents have made this team one of the most memorable I’ve ever played on.”
Sailor’s mother, Tabby Graham, delightedly added, “It’s amazing to see coaches inspiring learning
and inspiring joy in these young ladies.”
As many of the girls move on to college, they will take the skills they developed, bolstered by their confidence and strong work ethics, on to their next academic journey.
“I plan to attend a University of California college or SDSU and major in marketing,” Mosshart declared confidently.
Former AYSO player and Malibu High graduate Nick Reinhold leads the boys U19 team to success
Similar to the girls’ U19 team, after years of drills, practices, team building and perseverance, Malibu’s AYSO U19 boy’s team also prevailed at the playoffs in Bakersfield.
Led by Coach Nick Reinhold, himself a former Malibu AYSO player and a 2020 graduate of Malibu High, the boys team dominated.
“I played AYSO soccer from the age of 3 all the way through playing on the U19 team,” Reinhold shared. “This is my first year coaching the U19 team, but I’ve been around the boys with the high school team as I am the assistant coach for boy’s soccer at MHS and I coach the boys junior varsity team.”
Parents of the boys were very proud of their players.
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“I am beyond proud of the Malibu U19 Boys AYSO soccer team winning this year’s Bakersfield Championship,” Krishna Jaret, mother of Hudson Jaret, who played right back on defense, said. “I have watched many of these boys playing together in the last 12 years and seen so much growth in them as a team.”
Reinhold explained that Joaquin Garcia, central midfielder, and Alex Westerberg, goalie, served as co-captains.
“Soccer is my greatest passion and source of joy,” Garcia said. “AYSO is special to me since I’ve been playing with the same group of guys since I was little, and finally leading a team to victory in Bakersfield after years of trying was an amazing experience! We hope to build on that success going into the high school season and my goal is to lead Malibu to a leading record for my senior year.”
Reinhold shared that Jaret contributed greatly, playing right back on defense, and Fergus Flannigan, a right middle player and central midfielder, also helped the team execute plays that led them to dominate.
“It was a privilege to watch our Malibu U19 boys compete over all these years, from when they were very little kids to young men, who finished
up with the crowning achievement — taking home the championship at Bakersfield,” Andrew Heckler, father of defensive midfielder Yann Heckler, said. “They showed great effort, talent, grit, and most of all, sportsmanship during this phenomenal season — I couldn’t be prouder of all the guys!”
Reinhold recounted how the team had to “soldier through lots of cancellations due to heat warnings and fires,” but in the end, “we got the job done!” “In AYSO, everybody has to play 50 percent of the game which is a pretty cool rule and we had 20 boys on the roster this season so they all got a lot of playing time,” he said.
In Bakersfield, Malibu’s U19 boys team played Victorville and Newbury Park, and then beat Sherman Oaks in the final.
“In the semifinal game, we won 5-0 against Newbury Park and 2-0 against Sherman Oaks for the championship,” Reinhold said. “So, we had a shutout for the last day of competition.”
The AYSO season ended on Nov. 9, Reinhold said, and “The high school season starts today, Nov. 18, and my junior varsity team will play Bishop Garcia Diego!”
“Go win!” The Malibu Times responded, “Go team!”
Special to The Malibu Times
(Top left, from left) Hudson Jaret and Roman Parra, from the Malibu boys U19 team, and Sasha Mendez, from the girls U19 team relax on the sideline after their respective games.
title in Bakersfield. (Bottom left) Hudson Jaret (in white jersey) is shown in action for the Malibu AYSO boys U19 team during the
Bakersfield Tournament earlier this month. (Bottom right) Members of the Malibu AYSO U19 boys team pose with their medals after winning the tournament title in Bakersfield. Photos Courtesy of Krishna Jaret
