Oct. 17, 2023 changed Malibu forever. Since the tragic deaths of Pepperdine students Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir, and Deslyn Williams, the city and local agencies have made it their top priority
to make the Pacific Coast Highway safer for all.
On the night marking one year since the fatal incident, family and friends returned to the Ghost Tire Memorial on Webb Way for a candlelight vigil and a night of remembrance.
Friends left flowers for the victims and shared a moment of grief.
Pepperdine senior Hannah Allen displayed flowers for her best friend, Deslyn Williams, and she was also there when they displayed the Ghost Tire Memorial last year.
“I feel like a different person, still in pain, a year later, but I feel like our community has never been
stronger and we just do everything to honor them and to make PCH safer because of them,” Allen said. “[Williams] taught me, more than anything, to be present and to live life to the fullest.”
Allen said she was with Williams on the day she passed and was
Carefree children delightedly frolicked amidst the joyous and celebratory sculptures created by Malibu’s Ann Krasner on Pepperdine’s alumni lawn overlooking a calm Pacific Ocean on Oct. 20.
The occasion: a free community carnival celebrating the Shane family’s life missions honoring their
daughter, Emily, in the community that she loved and that strongly loved her back. Emily was senselessly and tragically killed by an out-of-control, ruthless driver on Pacific Coast Highway in 2010 at the intersection with Heathercliff Road.
Ellen and Michel Shane, Emily’s parents, perfectly curated an occasion that delicately balanced remembering and honoring Emily and thousands of other helpless victims struck down by excessive speeding, distracted driving, street racing, and driving under the influence and the myriad of efforts to battle those concerns all the
Every year as attendees enter the annual pie festival at Malibu Methodist Church, they are grinning ear to ear, literally almost salivating as they exude excited expressions and chatter about what flavors of pie they most desire to taste.Every year, a panoply of talented musicians cheerfully set the tone for the annual beloved tradition. Every year, those who scored the honor of serving as judges smile broadly as they taste several flavors within their assigned pie category and then, they all huddle to deliberate who should win
The Malibu High football team improved to 5-2 on the season on Friday, Oct. 18, beating Hillcrest
Christian 40-22 in its Homecoming game.
The Sharks started strong, scoring four touchdowns, while the defense held the Saints scoreless, giving MHS a 28-0 lead into halftime.
Linebacker and Homecoming
King Hank Norby finished the game with an impressive statline: 19 tackles with 12 of them solo, three tackles for a loss and two sacks, including
Up until just a few short months ago, scheduled general education school bus service to Malibu public schools was set for demise due to a severe shortage of qualified school bus drivers for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.
Although a pressing problem locally, a lack of qualified drivers has become a nationwide issue and has affected other school districts across the country. Although SMMUSD does not provide general education students in Santa Monica any bus service whatsoever, the district had always offered the service to Malibu, and it was highly valued by families who rely on buses for transportation over the long distances many local children must travel to attend school.
In June, Malibu families were informed of route cancellations due to
the lack of drivers and unreliability of contracted bus service companies to provide transportation. But after a brain trust of concerned parents met with city leaders and scrambling by district officials to entice and hire new drivers, SMMUSD was only able to promise the first semester of bus service availability in Malibu in 2024. Now, the district has been able to secure its own drivers and confirmed bus service will continue after winter break for the upcoming
By BENJAMIN HANSON Special to The Malibu Times
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Marilyn Fisher Scott (left) and Kate Ross are shown at the Malibu Pie Festival. Photo by Susi Manners
(From left) Malibu City Councilmember Marianne Riggins, Senator Ben Allen, Ellen and Michel Shane, Assembly Member Jacqui Irwin, and Malibu Lost Hills Capt. Jennifer Seetoo gather for a group photo during the Emily Shane Foundation Wings and Waves fundraiser at Pepperdine. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT.
past year. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT
Hank Norby (left) and Payton Pollack were named Homecoming King and Queen for Malibu High during halftime of the Sharks' football game on Oct. 18. Photo by Benjamin Hanson
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Malibu City Council honors The Cornucopia Foundation and Malibu Farmers Market for 25 years of service
Malibu local William Bema was also honored for assisting with a rescue on Malibu Canyon
A cornerstone of the Malibu community is celebrated at the Malibu Farmers Market 25th anniversary Tastes, treats, music and a petting zoo are just some of the attractions celebrating the silver anniversary
Organizers provide a construction update on the wildlife crossing for Urban Wildlife Week Annual Open House event held at King Gillette Ranch to thank their partners and community members
Three cheers for new Malibu High School squad After a long hiatus, cheerleading team contributes to school spirit and enlivens football games
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Ross backs Grisanti, Conrad, and Frykman
Dear Editor,
This year there are five candidates on the ballot for three open seats on the Malibu City Council. I am supporting one of the incumbent councilmembers and two political newcomers.
Paul Grisanti, who has honorably served four years on the Malibu City Council — including two terms as our mayor — is a hard worker who passionately cares about Malibu’s welfare, and treats everyone with respect.
Paul’s No. 1 concern is public safety. He has especially focused on both PCH safety (supporting speed cameras, hiring California Highway Patrol, proposing license suspension for seriously excessive speeding, working with Michel Shane, etc.) and fire safety. Paul is a member of Arson Watch, CERT, and Malibu’s first fire brigade, and understands how critical it is to avoid or at least better withstand any future fire.
Paul has also worked tirelessly to achieve an independent Malibu school district, and supported many other ways to improve our lives, including the skateboard park, Snack Shack, and additional recreational facilities for all residents. Paul was aptly described by The Malibu Times as “representing Malibu with dignity and humility.” Even Councilmember Bruce Silverstein praised Paul’s tenure as mayor. If reelected, Paul Grisanti will continue to work diligently in the best interests of our City. Haylynn Conrad is new to the political scene, and she has run an energetic campaign. Haylynn is a fast learner and a good listener. She has also worked with Michel Shane, and considers safety on the PCH her No. 1 priority. Haylynn is running as an independent without allegiance to any faction on the City Council. Because she has refused to pledge allegiance to the Silverstein/Uhring faction, some of their supporters have attacked Haylynn. To her credit, she has maintained her independence, and if elected, will be a strong, intelligent voice on the council.
Dr. Channing Frykman is also new to the political scene. Several years ago she was hit and seriously injured while crossing the PCH. She has undergone four years of rehabilitation. Her husband, also a medical doctor, was hit while riding his bike in Malibu. There is no candidate more motivated to making our roads safer. Channing has a big heart and not a phony bone in her body. One thing is certain:
If Channing gets elected, she will bring decency and civility to our public discourse.
I am not supporting two of the incumbent candidates: Bruce Silverstein and Steve Uhring. Silverstein and Uhring have falsely accused Paul Grisanti of being pro-development. In fact, there has only been one new commercial project approved in the past four years — a hotel where an office building currently exists — and Uhring voted along with Paul to approve this project.
To restore Malibu’s sense of decency, community, and ability to work together respectfully for the common good, let’s elect Paul Grisanti, Haylynn Conrad, and Dr. Channing Frykman.
Burt Ross, Malibu
Sheriff vehicles on PCH
Dear Editor,
Query for the Lost Hills
Sheriff station: What is the point of having Sheriff's vehicles on PCH if they are not going to pull over speeders? We see your cars all the time, but only the bike cops pull people over. Here’s an idea. If a deputy is not on a call, he or she should be on the side of the road, radar on, waiting for speeders. Make it impossible to speed from one end of town to the other without getting stopped.
Steve Rooney, Malibu West
Proposition 4’s blank check is a bad check
Dear Editor,
All is well and good for Prop 4 to protect California from “catastrophic fires.” If that was true, we’d endorse and vote for it, at least twice. But nowhere does Prop 4 describe the percentage of the bill that will go to wildfire prevention, and the latest equipment to put the fires out!
According to CalMatters, “Prop 4 will add $10 billion in bond debt — costing $400 million every year for 40 years to repay — for ambiguous, short-term, so-called 'climate' programs.”
Prop 4 gives the state of California a blank check to make costly mistakes like the Malibu Lagoon Restoration project, which has left the iconic Adamson House in danger of erosion, losing its ability to
Foreign policy decisions loom for next president
From the Left
Presidential candidate Donald Trump has offered proposals to impose tariffs upon foreign nations anywhere from 10 percent to 200 percent in order to entice manufacturing production to locate in the United States, and it has
sparked a loud response that could effectively push our economy into an economic recession. According to the Tax Foundation, who published a report recently entitled “Tariff Tracker: Tracking the Economic Impact of the Trump-Biden Tariffs,” the Trump administration imposed nearly $80 billion worth of new taxes by levying tariffs on thousands of products valued at approximately $380 billion in 2018 and 2019, amounting to one of the largest tax increases in decades: “The Biden administration has kept most of the tariffs in place and in May of this year announced tariff hikes on an additional $18 billion of Chinese goods, including semiconductors and electric vehicles, for an additional increase of $3.6 billion … altogether, the
In an age where negativity and division often dominate headlines, the responsibility of a local newspaper goes beyond simply reporting news—it’s about setting the tone for our community. As the only official adjudicated newspaper of Malibu, we take this responsibility seriously. Each week, we invest in the printing and mailing of this paper to every resident and business in Malibu proper, ensuring that accurate, balanced information reaches every corner of our community.
This week, a challenging decision crossed my desk. On Monday morning, while putting together this edition, it came to my attention that an ad had been sold that I would categorize as a “Political Attack Ad.” The ad targeted Bruce Silverstein, portraying him as hateful, misogynistic, and unapologetic. While such rhetoric may be common in political discourse, it felt harmful and divisive—and that is not what this newspaper stands for.
As Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, I take great pride in upholding strict journalistic ethics. We do not endorse political candidates, and that policy will not change. Our role is to provide a platform for open, balanced dialogue rather than promote divisive or biased attacks. We will not engage in smear tactics, nor will we allow our legacy newspa -
be economically independent. Not to mention the questionable infrastructure Topanga Creek Renovation, which will more or less close Malibu by clogging traffic on PCH for a projected five to seven years! California Parks & Recreation proposes tearing down the existing 79-foot working bridge, which is and has been the Pacific Coast Highway since 1939. They plan a massive 462-foot bridge to widen the creek and transport 250,000 cubic yards of contaminated dirt. Now, that will be an environmental disaster, whether the dirt is dumped in the ocean or 12,500 truckloads of it are transported more than 20 miles through city and county streets and freeways to landfills.
CalMatters describes another bond that seemed like a good idea at the time and "cost taxpay-
The presidential candidates have starkly different agendas and proposals on foreign policy. That can mean many things, but the largest components are economic, military, and immigration. Our trade balance deficit increased from
$578 billion in 2019 to $626 billion in 2020, $858 billion in 2021, $971 billion in 2022, and $773 billion in 2023. In the last five years, 90 percent of our manufacturing companies have moved some of their production overseas, according to the Boston Consulting Group. The latest data from the United States Census Bureau documents manufacturing in America is steadily declining. Manufacturing firms in the U.S. declined 21 percent in 20 years. Payroll during that time grew from $3.9 trillion (with a T) to $8.2 trillion, while being anemic in the manufacturing sector. Despite the assertions of deniers, America, once the world leader in manufacturing, lost that position
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per to be dragged into the chaos of political mudslinging. We are committed to maintaining impartiality and refusing to cater to any side.
After much deliberation, I made the decision to pull the ad. It did not contribute positively to our community and would have done more harm than good. We will refund the cost of the ad, and I want to make it clear that I would have made the same decision for any candidate or council member. Our mission is to keep this publication focused on respectful and constructive discourse.
What constitutes a “Political Attack Ad?” Any ad that attacks a person’s character based on opinion rather than fact. While it’s important to hold elected officials accountable, there is a line between healthy debate and harmful personal attacks.
On the other hand, it is not considered an attack when ads focus on a candidate’s voting record or policy decisions. It is entirely appropriate for the community to raise concerns about decisions that affect Malibu, whether they relate to voting for or against speed cameras, the development of a new hotel, or other key issues. Facts matter, and we welcome fact-based discussions.
As the publisher, I have the final say on what gets published in The Malibu Times. To reinforce our commitment to respectful and balanced content, we are now implementing a policy that no longer allows political ads targeting an individual’s character. This aligns with our existing standards for letters to the editor, opinion pieces, and columns. We encourage everyone to share their perspectives on candidates and issues, but we ask that you focus on what you stand for, rather than attacking others. For more divisive content, social media may be a more suitable platform.
Doing the right thing for the right reasons often comes at a cost. The refund for this ad amounts to over $3,300. If you would like to support your local newspaper committed to integrity, visit malibutimes.com and click on the ‘Donate’ button to show your support.
At the end of the day, our focus is on what truly matters: the well-being of our families, our neighbors, and our future. The Malibu Times is dedicated to promoting unity, respect, and positive dialogue, and we will continue to ensure that our platform remains a space for thoughtful, constructive conversation.
Thank you for your continued trust and support.
To clarify: The Malibu Times was not participating in any smear campaign against Bruce Silverstein, nor are we endorsing any side in this political debate. I’ve heard from many of you, especially in light of recent controversies, and I want to reassure you that our decision to pull the ad reflects our commitment to civil discourse and community unity, not bias.
ers $4.4 billion in 2014 (10 years ago): the Sites Reservoir to add dams and store more water to send south. It is still years away from completion.” Gov. Gavin Newsom has already declared a budget emergency due to the state’s spending outpacing revenue. California faces a $62 billion deficit.
We can’t afford additional debt to pay for questionable infrastructure programs. California is the most overtaxed state in the country.
That’s why people who can afford it spend six months and one day out of the state to avoid taxes. State Senator Brian Jones, who represents California’s 40th Senate District, asks why critical services, like wildfire prevention and safe drinking water, are not already a priority in the state’s General Fund budget.
Further, he writes, "Prop 4 will
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spend millions on so-called 'infrastructure' for farmers’ markets — things like pop-up tents, restrooms and hand-washing stations. It will also fund 'workforce development' to help 'mitigate unemployment,' which of course, is completely unrelated to infrastructure and climate. To top it off, the bond also includes grants for exhibit galleries at zoos and museums.”
These are make-work projects for government agencies to justify their existence. Even the LA Times, which reluctantly recommended a “Yes” vote on Prop 4, calls it “a Christmas tree with environmental gifts to private and public interests across the state.” Please vote NO on Prop 4! Ron Kurstin , Malibu
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“I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live by the light that I have. I must stand with anybody that stands right, and stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he goes wrong.” — Abraham Lincoln
A Smear for a Smear
FROM THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT
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The following incidents were reported between:
sep 27 - OCT 3
9/27 | Burglary
A property on Ramirez Road was broken into and the bedroom sliding door was shattered. The victim said the house is unoccupied and they’re not sure what items were taken. The victim had a security camera butwas unsure if it captured the incident. The damage was estimated to cost $1,000 to repair.
9/28 | Burglary
A vehicle parked near Escondido Park hiking trail was broken into and ransacked. The victim said their driver side window was shattered and their gym bag filled with $600 in gym equipment was taken. There were no security cameras available for evidence.
10/2 | Petty Theft
A vehicle parked near Las Flores Canyon was broken into and ransacked. The victim went swimming and said she thought she locked her vehicle but was unsure if she did. The victim’s key fob worth $250 was taken. There were no security cameras available for evidence.
10/2 | Petty Theft
A vehicle parked near La Costa Beach was broken into and ransacked. The victim said they saw the suspect on their security camera opening their vehicle and looked like what appeared a to be a check. The suspect was then seen running across the street and away from view.
10/3 | Burglary
A vehicle parked near Surfrider Beach was broken into and ransacked. The victim said they hid their key in the front passenger wheel tire, went surfing, and upon return, their vehicle had been ransacked. The victim’s iPhone and wallet were stolen. The victim received a notification of multiple transactions made to their credit cards for a total of $3,996. There were no security cameras available for evidence
Original 'Baywatch' actor Michael Newman dies
Real-life lifeguard Michael Newman, who was in the cast of the hit TV show “Baywatch,” has died. The 6-foot-5, Los Angeles County lifeguard, who had Parkinson's disease, was 67.
Newman was the only actor on "Baywatch" who actually served as a lifeguard and continued his service through his 10 years on the show and for years after.
“Baywatch” creator and producer Greg Bonann, also a lifeguard, originally asked Newman to act in a “teaser tape” to try to sell the show to a television network.
“Mike Newman ('Newmie' on Baywatch) was the very first actor I ever cast on the series and was one of the most popular actors we ever had on the show," Bonann told The Malibu Times. "His reputation as a 'waterman' is renowned worldwide as evidenced by all of the texts and emails I am getting from all over the world. I have heard from over 30 countries in the past 24 hours!!”
Newman started his career as a junior lifeguard in Santa Monica.
Santa Monica College employee dies after being shot on campus
The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) has confirmed that Santa Monica College (SMC) Custodial Operations Manager Felicia Hudson, 54, of Newman, Georgia, was fatally injured following a shooting that occurred at the SMC Center for Media & Design (CMD) on Monday, Oct. 14. Hudson was transported by first responders to a local area hospital where she passed away from her injuries at approximately 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16.
On Monday, Oct. 21, the Santa Monica Police Dep artment (SMPD) relea sed information confirming that the suspect behind this incident was apprehended by law enforcement near El Segundo Boulevard and Aviation Boulevard in Hawthorne. He was found deceased inside his vehicle from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. SMPD detectives identified Davon Durell Dean, a custodian at the college, as the suspected shooter.
The SMPD is leading this ongoing investigation, and additional updates will be coming from SMPD. Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact SMPD at (310) 458-8491. No additional suspects are involved, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
“We are deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic loss of our colleague Felicia Hudson, who served the college for nearly three decades with dedication and heart. She took great pride in being a steadfast coworker and leader,” said SMC Superintendent/President Dr. Kathryn E. Jeffery. “To Felicia’s family, loved ones, and friends, SMC
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extends our heartfelt condolences and prayers. The college will be conducting a thorough review of this incident. SMC is providing crisis counseling services to employees and students as we grieve our irreplaceable colleague.”
In an email to the co llege community, Jeffery also shared that the Santa Monica College Foundation ha s established a lega cy fund in collaboration with Hudson’s family: foundation.sm c.edu/felicia-hudson
All media inquiries related to the investigation should be directed to Lt. Aklufi at Erika.Aklufi @santamonica.gov. All inquiries related to Santa Monica College should be sent to Grace Smith, SMC’s director of public information, at Smit h_Grace@ smc.edu
Updates will be provided as they are made available through the college’s official X @SMC_ edu and on the online newsro om at smc.edu/announ cements
City declares emergency for encampment removal
On Oct. 14, the City Council declared a local emergency to reduce fire risks associated with unpermitted camping, following criteria established in June. This criteria is based on Live Fuel Moisture (LFM) levels of 65 percent or less, as determined by the LA County Fire Department (LACoFD) Forestry Division. On Sept. 27, the Forestry Division reported an LFM of 65 percent for Santa Monica Mountains Chamise.
LFM measures the water content in live vegetation compared to its dry matter. While LFM can reach up to 300 percent, it is considered critical at 60 percent or lower. Significant fire growth is still possible at LFM levels as high as 80% under strong winds and low humidity. The LACoFD Forestry Division samples vegetation biweekly and posts results on its website.
Illegal encampment removed at Las Tunas Beach
On Oct. 15, city staff, LA County Beaches & Harbors, and the LA County Sheriff’s Department cleared an encampment along Las Tunas Beach with Beaches & Harbors. All debris found within the area was removed. Outreach services were offered, and citations were issued in the lead-up to the encampment clearance. The city’s Outreach Team and the Sheriff’s Department continue to actively engage people experiencing homelessness throughout the city, citing and arresting when needed and offering housing opportunities and resources to those receptive to services. For more information about the city’s efforts to address homelessness in the community, visit malibu city.org/homelessnes s.
Community Lands
Project Report to be presented in October
The city thanks all community members for giving their input on the future uses of the city’s Community Lands over the past few months. From lateApril through September, community input was gathered on the city’s 61 acres of community land: Chili Cook Off, Triangle, Heathercliff, Trancas, and La Paz. The City of Malibu has successfully completed Phase 2 of the outreach and engagement process. The City Council, Parks & Recreation Commission and Arts Commission will review the feedback received and determine the next steps in the process at several community meetings in October.
Note that the City Council will not take action on the report until its regular meeting on Oct. 28, allowing time for community input to be considered before any decisions are made. For more information, visit the project website. Meetings details will be posted in advance on the website at malibucity. org/agendacenter.
• Thursday, Oct. 24, 1 p.m.: Special Council Meeting Monday, Oct. 28, 5:30 p.m.: City Council Meeting
ADU planning option added to Development Portal
In an effort to streamline submissions of Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) planning applications, the Planning Department launched the ADU application option to the Development Portal. These application requests will be flagged for processing. In April 2024, the city launched the Development Portal for applicants or owners to quickly and easily submit projects, get status updates, keep track of progress on their projects, and manage documents and fees. It also allows access to individual projects, real-time updates, departments’ revisions, required documents, and fee information. Since launching the portal, 650 building professionals and residents have registered, and more than 6,000 documents have been uploaded. Click here to access the Portal at mlb-pptsrv.ci.malibu.ca .us/Home/Index.
Native
Plant Giveaway set for Nov. 3
The Community Services Department has partnered with the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Forestry Division to host a native plant giveaway and garden walk, Sunday, Nov. 3, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Legacy Park Amphitheater. Transform your garden into a reflection of our local Santa Monica Mountains. Learn how to grow native plants successfully in your home garden. The program is free to attend, but reservations are required. For more information and to RSVP, visit the Outdoor Recreation webpage at malibucity.org/1090/ Outdoor-Recreation.
Municipal election vote center locations in Malibu posted for Nov. 5
Los Angeles County has post -
ed the list of Vote Centers in Los Angeles County, including Malibu, on the Regist rarRecord/County Cle rk website at locator.lavote.gov/locations/ vc?id=4324&culture=en. The website defaults to only show 11-day Vote Centers. In order to see the complete list, select “four-day Vote Centers” as well.
City election information will be posted and updated on the Elec tions webpage (malibucity. org/190/Election-Information) as it becomes available. Voters in Los Angeles County may cast ballots at any Vote Center in the County.
11 DAY VOTE CENTERS OPEN IN MALIBU AREA
OCT. 26–Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5
Malibu City Hall 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu 90265
Hours: Oct. 26 to Nov. 4: 10
a.m. to 7 p.m.
Nov. 5: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Westlake Village City Hall 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village
Hours: Oct. 26 to Nov. 4: 10
a.m. to 7 p.m.
Nov. 5: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Founders Hall
200 Civic Center Way, Calabasas
Hours: Oct. 26 to Nov. 4: 10
a.m. to 7 p.m.
Nov. 5: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
4 DAY VOTE CENTERS IN MALIBU AREA NOV. 2 TO ELECTION DAY, NOV. 5
Christian Science Church-Malibu
28635 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
Hours: Nov. 2 to 4: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Nov. 5: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Malibu High School
30215 Morning View Drive, Malibu 90265
Hours: Nov. 2 to 4: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Nov. 5: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Topanga Library
122 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga
Hours: Nov. 2 to 4: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Nov. 5: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Woolsey Fire non-conforming structures deadline is Nov. 8
The deadline to submit a Planning Verification application to rebuild non-conforming structures destroyed or damaged in the Woolsey Fire without having to bring the structure
into compliance with current ordinances is Nov. 8. Woolsey Fire victims who will not meet this deadline are encouraged to request an extension using the online form. In 2024, the City Council extended the deadline to submit a Planning Verification to Nov. 8 and to obtain building permits for an approved Planning Verification to Nov. 8, 2026. For more information, visit the Fee Waiver and Deadline webpage at malibucity. org/958/Fee-Waiver-Deadlines.
PCH Signal Synchronization Project underway
Crews continue to investigate, excavate, and place concrete for the installation of many new traffic signal poles. Crews also continue to install new fiber at various locations within the project limits. All boring operations have been completed. The project is the city’s largest project to date to address PCH safety and traffic congestion. It will make PCH a safer “Smart Corridor” by installing communication lines between the existing traffic signals on PCH from Topanga Canyon Boulevard to John Tyler Drive to synchronize the signals to existing traffic conditions. It will allow signals to be controlled remotely by the Caltrans Traffic Management Center to lower traffic speeds and reduce congestion. For more information, visit the project webpage at malibucity.org/780/ P CH-Signal-Synchroniz ation
Michael Landon Community Center roof replacement project set to begin Dec. 2
This project involves the removing and replacing the roof at the Michael Landon Community Center at Malibu Bluffs Park. Construction is scheduled to begin on Dec. 2 and be completed before the end of the year. The project was awarded at the Sept. 23 Council meeting.
Malibu Rebuilds–
Statistics
Rebuilding from the Woolsey Fire remains a top priority for the city. Below are the latest Woolsey Fire rebuild statistics. For continuously updated information, visit the Rebuild Portal. Out of the 465 homes destroyed: Single-family home rebuild ap-
a bite at our food trucks, and then gather round for Spooky Stories with the @lacountylibrary. For more information, visit MalibuCity. org/BuBash. Register online at MalibuCity.org/Register.
sat oct 26
fri oct 25
CITY OF MALIBU: HALLOWEEN BU BASH
The Community Services Department’s Bu Bash Halloween Carnival Spooktacular is coming back on Friday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. at Malibu Bluffs Park. Participants ages 2 to 10 can play games to
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sun oct 27
TRICK OR TREAT MARKET
MAGIC AT THE MALIBU FARMERS MARKET
Malibu Farmers Market will host Trick-or-treat market magic at this Sunday’s Malibu Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come have brunch!
sun nov 3
HARVEST OF HOPE CHARITY FUNDRAISER
Wine tasting, catered food, live music with Old Dawgs, New Tricks, silent auction of gifts, dancing and good times!Children’s program!
Sunday, Nov. 3, from 2 to 5 p.m.
Suggested donation: $50 individuals, $100 families. At 28211 Pacific Coast Highway. For more info, go to www.staidanschurch.org or call (310) 457-7966.
mon nov 11
HONOR VETERANS DAY AT CITY
year and have brought Spongebob Squarepants and Bikini Bottom to life through an illuminated pumpkin display. To purchase tickets visit: www.tixr.com/groups/ nightsofthejack/events/nights-ofthe-jack-10-10-15615.
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
HALLOWEEN ON THE GREEN Stop by Vintage Grocers at the Trancas Country Market for Halloween on the Green! Trick-ortreating for all kids in each store, lawn games, and more! Don’t forget to wear your costumes! From 12 to 3 p.m.
sat oct26 & sun oct 27
TOPANGA ACTORS COMPANY
p.m., for a staged reading of the madcap comedy “Clue.” The popular theater piece is based on the cult film, interpreted with wit and verve by members of Topanga Actors Company, and accompanied by live music. Wadsworth, the butler, welcomes six guests to Boddy Mansion, but where is Mr. Boddy? Join the iconic “Clue” characters as they race to find the murderer before the body count stacks up. Whodunit anyone?? FREE, open seating, library parking. Choice of performances: Saturday and Sunday. Sponsored by L.A. County Library. For adults and teens. Contact Topanga Actors Company for more info: topangaactorscompany@ theatercompany.org
Malibu is buzzing with excitement as the community prepares for its only annual foot race: the Malibu Half Marathon, part of the two-day “Malibu Moves” event set for Oct. 26 and 27. Known for drawing runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels, this popular event is expected to sell out. Participants will enjoy stunning ocean views along the 13.1mile Half Marathon course, starting and finishing at Zuma Beach. In addition to the Half Marathon, the event will feature a 5K and a Kids Run, ensuring something for everyone. After crossing the finish line, participants will be welcomed with a beachside celebration, complete with music, food, and festivities in a picturesque coastal setting. Tickets are still available at malibumoves.com. Volunteers also get a custom T-shirt, snacks, and refreshments. “It’s a fun way to feel some of the magic.”
oct 26
ROSENTHAL HAUNTED WINE RUN 5K
Join Rosenthal Wines on Saturday, Oct. 26, with start times at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11 a.m. for an exciting Halloween-themed event that features a “tasting with a view” at The Rosenthal Wine Bar & Patio (The Malibu Estate)! Rosenthal — The Malibu Estate Tasting Room is located Just across from the beach in Malibu. The Rosenthal Tasting Room offers a casual atmosphere in which to discover and enjoy our full selection of Rosenthal and Surf rider wines. With extra swag options for all wine lovers, walkers and runners, this race is a sure thing for a great time! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. To purchase tickets go to https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/
HALL
Mark your calendars for 11/11 at 11 a.m. at Malibu City Hall. Refreshments will be served, and the event is free. We hope to see you there! Join us for an inspiring moment where you can meet, greet, and hear stories from our beloved veterans. We will also feature entertainment from talented local students, and this year’s special guest and keynote speaker is the patriotic Pat Boone. This year marks a quarter of a century since Malibu began honoring veterans, and our theme is 25th year of saluting the past and inspiring the future!
sat nov 16
100-YEAR CELEBRATION FOR MALIBU LAKESIDE
The Malibu Lakeside is having a celebration for their 100-year anniversary with live entertainment, food truck, and wine from local wineries, in addition to local photographers and painters, too. On Saturday Nov. 16, from 2 to 6 p.m. at 29130 Crags Drive (corner of Seminole and Paiute). This event is open to the public.
ONGOING
NIGHTS OF THE JACK AT KING GILLETTE RANCH
A family-friendly event at King Gillette Ranch with interactive experiences such as a live pumpkin carver, gift shop, food trucks, and “The Spookeasy Bar,” which serves specialty spooky cocktails for those 21 and over. There is a half-mile long self-guided tour, which has tons of intricately carved and illuminated jack-o-lanterns to see. They have partnered with Nickelodeon this
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. $5 per class. Pre-registration 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. $5 per class. Visit malibucity.org for dates and times.
SENIOR CHOIR
Learn the fundamentals of singing and performing different styles of music. Every Tuesday, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Malibu City Hall Senior Center. This is a great opportunity for socialization, self-expression, and learning through music. All levels are welcome. Instructed by Laura DeMieri Fercano.
The Community Services Department’s Bu Bash Halloween Carnival Spooktacular is coming back on Friday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. at Malibu Bluffs Park.
Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT.
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while concurrently informing attendees about how to help empower disadvantaged middle schoolers, who, like Emily, struggle academically in some or all subjects and are at risk of academic failure.
Attendees could visit information booths hosted by organizations founded by those who, like the Shanes, endure the cross of having a loved one tragically taken in accidents caused by excessive speeding, distracted driving, driving under the influence, and street racing.
Those founders find empowerment in advocating for safe driving and safe roads.
Speed and distracted driving kill
“Seriously think about the consequences if one speeds — it can not only ruin the driver’s life, but the lives of those who he collides with,” admonished California Highway Patrol Sgt. James Arens. “Speeding on this stretch of highway in Malibu or on any other road will not be tolerated! Our message is clear: If we catch you speeding or driving recklessly, we will impound your car for 30 days — citizens can follow us on @LASD.”
Several nonprofit organizations shared resources for preventing unsafe driving.
Images of a carefree, adorable 6-year boy, Zachary Michael Cruz, hovered over his grandmother, Beverly Shelton, at her booth for A to Z Families for Safe Streets, an organization she founded in Cruz’s name.
“Feb. 27, 2009, changed my life forever,” Shelton shared sadly, her voice palpably revealing that the event was something she and her family would mourn for life. “That was the day our Zachary was hit and killed in an intersection near Berkeley — he was just days short of his sixth birthday.” Zachary was struck, she said, by a man who was blind in one eye who stopped, but didn’t see all the children in the crosswalk. Gone too soon — Shelton’s informational brochure shares that little Zachary was a Dodger fan and loved the Beatles, whom he listened to on his Fisher-Price record player.
When one is driving, Shelton added, “he needs to realize that when it comes to an encounter between a vehicle and a human, if the driver is driving 20 miles per hour and hits a person, one in 10 of those hit will die,| if he is driving 40 miles per hour, nine in 10 will die.” Everyone should drive mindfully, she admonished.
Images of her smiling daughter, Valentina, hovered over her mother, Lili Trujillo Puckett, at her information booth for Street Racing Kills, a reckless driving prevention organization she founded in Valentina’s memory.
“Valentina was just 16 and getting a ride home from a boy who made the terrible error of participating in street racing and drove more than 100 miles per hour,” Puckett said.
“Street Racing Kills provides community events, makes presentations at school assemblies and workshops — we emphasize the fast and fatal dangers of racing, and doing
donuts and other stuff and we talk to both parents and students about road rage and unsafe driving.”
Social media posts by car communities and others portray speeding as fun, Puckett noted: “It is very important that we mentor young drivers whose brains are still developing as teens. We have created a diversion program for younger adults who have been caught speeding — our program is approved by the courts who refer some of those who are convicted of unsafe driving offenses to us.”
Puckett elaborated, saying, “We remind the young drivers that Ryan’s Law instructs that any such speeding can be used as a prior offense if they are sentenced for any subsequent offense of that kind.” The law, enacted as SB 1472, is named for Ryan Koeppel, an Encino teen who was killed by street racing, went into effect on Jan. 1, 2023, and gives more tools to seek justice for those killed by speeding or hazardous driving.
Organizations Go Safely PCH and Go Safely California also shared helpful information at the event, informing that the California Office of Traffic Safety partners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the State of California to administer funds to deliver innovative highway safety programs and action plans addressing bicycle, motorcycle, pedestrian, and vehicle occupant protection.
“Enough is enough when it comes to a dangerous PCH,” declared California State Senator Ben Allen. “We continue to aggressively take steps to address all of the safety issues and
we are heartened that, for the first time since Malibu became a city, this stretch of road is now patrolled by California Highway Patrol, we will soon have safety cameras monitoring traffic and the synchronization of traffic lights is also helping. There is so much more to do, yet we are making strides.”
Agreeing, Mentzer Myers, Pepperdine’s student body president, noted that the students generally range from ages 18 to 22 and said, “It is very important for the students of Pepperdine and the residents of Malibu to collaborate to promote highway safety so as to protect everyone in the community.”
Across the vast expanse of grass at the venue a gaggle of giggling little ones cavorted as they enjoyed carnival games and a petting zoo. Oblivious to the seriousness of the traffic safety booths, they were simply doing what Emily Shane and every child deserve to do — enjoy childhood.
‘Emily would have loved this party’
Accompanied by her husband, Michel Shane, a stalwart, dedicated advocate for making Pacific Coast Highway and roads far beyond our small community safer, Ellen Shane paused at the podium for a moment as she surveyed the large group of attendees enjoying a sunny day in such an idyllic setting. Her expression seemed to say “Emily would have loved this party!”
Together, the Shanes are a dynamic duo for bettering the world in two ways. Michel has released “21 Miles in Malibu,” a documentary that graphically portrays the myriad of dangers
Planning Commission approves wastewater system
The commission approved a permit for a 66-linear-feet demolition
By SAMANTHA BRAVO Of The Malibu Times
To start off the Planning Commission meeting on Monday, Oct. 21, the commission shared its concerns with the recent power outage that occurred due to the Red Flag Warning that was issued over the weekend.
The commission moved on to Administrative Coastal Development Permit No. 23-011; an application to demolish an existing single-family
residence, construct a new single-family residence, install a new onsite wastewater system, and associated development. The commission approved the extension.
The commission approved Administrative Plan Review No. 24-038, Variance No. 24-009, and Demolition Permit No. 24-042; an application to replace an existing retaining wall and widen an existing driveway.
After a break the commission approved Coastal Development Permit No. 22-030; an application by the County of Los Angeles to construct a 7,172-foot-long, 12-inch diameter, water main that will connect to the Las Virgenes Municipal Water
District to be used in times of emergency.
The commission continued to Coastal Development Permit No. 22-031, Variance No. 23-031, and Variance No. 23-032; an application to demolish the existing onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS), surrounding retaining walls, and access stairs from Malibu Road, and construct a new OWTS, bulkhead, retaining walls, and access stairs from Malibu Road; including variances for geological factor of safety and 100-year economic life of the structure based on the finished floor elevation of the new bulkhead.
Commissioner John Mazza was opposed to approving the permit and suggested continuing the
on our local Pacific Coast Highway, and he tirelessly campaigns for safety improvements on the PCH.
Ellen has founded The Emily Shane Foundation whose Successful Educational Achievement program provides intensive, individual mentoring and tutoring support to at-risk, failing middle school students who cannot otherwise afford such assistance.
“Together, our volunteers and students are the wings and waves of academic achievement,” Ellen Shane said.
“I am so grateful for the SEA program because it really helped me with my classes,” said Mia Morazan, a Malibu Middle School seventh-grade student. “I was really skeptical at first because I thought I might be made fun of because of my learning challenges. However, my tutor and mentor is amazing and she can help me with any subject.”
Standing behind her daughter, Mia’s mother, Dora Ambrocio, said, “I thank the SEA program from the bottom of my heart because it has improved Mia’s grades and it has helped her to gain confidence.”
As families enjoyed the lovely day, the children gathered round and released gorgeous butterflies.
Emily would have loved the party. If you ask the Shanes and those who knew and loved her best, Emily was, in spirit, at the party, smiling down on the Shane family and all attending the gathering they brilliantly curated in Malibu, a community the Shanes love and, as manifested at the carnival, a community that loves them right back.
item until a variance is presented to the commission. The motion failed.
The commission moved on to Coastal Development Permit No. 24-039 and Demolition Permit No. 24-037; an application for an interior and exterior remodel of an existing two-story, beachfront single-family residence, resulting in a height increase from 18 feet to 24 feet; including a demolition permit for the demolition of 66 linear feet of the exterior walls (23 percent demolition).
The commission approved the demolition permit with added conditions.
The next Planning Commission meeting is on Nov. 4 at the Council Chambers.
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EMILY SHANE FOUNDATION
Community members enjoyed the community carnival celebrating the Shane family’s life missions honoring their daughter, Emily on Oct. 20. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT
Los Angeles County treasurer sent out tax bills without exemption for seniors
Homeowners age 65 and older are supposed to be exempt from 'parcel taxes' that go to local schools
By BARBARA BURKE Special to The Malibu Times
State law, authorized in SMMUSD Measure R by voters in Santa Monica and Malibu in February 2008, instructs that senior homeowners aged 65 and older living in their property as their primary residence in the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District are exempt from paying “parcel taxes,” revenues that are allocated to the schools.
On Oct. 7, SMMUSD issued a statement informing that property tax bills sent to property owners residing within the district in the last two weeks contain a significant error — the Los Angeles County treasurer forgot to deduct the parcel tax amount from the tax bills for seniors. Therefore, seniors were charged several hundred dollars more than they actually owe.
Although the error was not made by SMMUSD, the district issued a statement informing citizens about the flawed tax statements. “Revised tax bills will be mailed by the tax collector,” said Gail Pinksker, SMMUSD community & public relations officer. “We apologize for this confusion and are hopeful this issue will be rectified quickly. Thank you in advance for your patience.”
Seniors with any concerns can call the SMMUSD Measure R office at (310) 450-8338, ext. 70263.
trade war policies currently in place add up to $79 billion in tariff on trade levels at the time of tariff implementation.
“As of March 2024, the trade war tariffs have generated more than $233 billion of higher taxes collected for the U.S. government from U.S. consumers. Of that total, $89 billion, or about 38 percent, was collected during the Trump administration, while the remaining $144 billion, or about 62 percent, has been collected during the Biden administration.”
It is no secret that tariffs raise prices and reduce economic growth. Economists generally agree free trade increases the level of economic output and income, while, conversely, trade barriers reduce economic output and income. Trump recently floated the idea on CNN of between a 100 percent to 200 percent tariff on cars made in Mexico, adding “if you don’t make your product here, then you will have to pay a tariff, a very substantial tariff, when you send your product into the United States.”
Despite Trump’s love affair with the notion of increased tariffs, studies by the Tax Foundation and the US-China Business Council, have concluded that Trump’s tariffs hurt the U.S. economy and resulted in a net loss of jobs.
A recent report by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) casts a more sober light on the budgetary forces currently posing before whomever finds themselves in the White House next year. The report outlines proposals by the respective presidential campaigns that concludes neither has a plan that would “at best maintain the status quo and, at worst, add tremendously to our debt and deficits. Neither has a plan to fix the imbalances in the major trust funds.”
“Vice President Kamala Harris has put forward a campaign plan that, if implemented, could add $3.50 trillion to our national debt, sending it to 133 percent of GDP by the end of FY 2035,” the report continues. “Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump has put forward a campaign plan that could add $7.50 trillion
in 2010, now manufacturing $2.4 trillion less than China. Globalization has been good for consumers hungry for affordable products, and good for international companies, but the implications have become a national security question. In the 1970s, we built 5 percent of the world’s ocean-going commercial ships, today it is 0.2 percent. U.S. shipbuilding output has decreased by more than 85 percent since the 1950s, while the number of American shipyards capable of building large vessels has fallen over 80 percent. We currently have five large ocean-going commercial vessels under construction, while China has 1,749. China produces 78 percent of rare earths imported to the U.S., produces 10 times the steel, and 40 times more aluminum than America, all critical for us to ramp up production of material our soldiers would need to defend us against a peer enemy. In World War II, we retooled our economy overnight and produced 300,000 aircraft and 86,000 tanks. We could not replicate that today, but China could. Do the math. Presidential candidate Donald Trump is proposing tariff policies to sway manufacturing trends back to the U.S. He threatened automakers, and recently John Deere tractors, with 200 percent tariffs if they moved their manufacturing to Mexico. Republicans have historically been free traders, as tariffs are inflationary, make goods more expensive, and hurt the economy. However, the foreign policy implications can’t be denied, nor is economic warfare new. We cut off trade with the Nazis when they went to war, cut off the oil to Imperial Japan, and boycotted South Africa to fight apartheid. In the first Trump administration, we increased tariffs on China, and notably the Biden/Harris administration just increased them. It’s basic — if companies fear loss of market share, our manufacturers won’t move overseas. One hopes the tariffs will never materialize, but the laissez-faire has put us in a precarious position.
Militarily, the Biden/Harris administration has been a disaster, and recently Ms. Harris quipped that she wouldn’t do anything different from the last four years.
What about the incorrect ballots relating to the school bond measures?
As The Malibu Times previously reported, the County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s Office incorrectly placed both Santa Monica and Malibu school bond measures on the ballots for both communities.
So, what’s the remedy?
Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean Logan informs that his office “will ensure” that only votes cast in the proper boundaries “are reported and certified.” Malibu voters will be asked to vote on Measure MM, a $395 million bond, while Santa Monica voters will be asked to vote on Measure QS, a $495 million bond. Due to time constraints, Logan stated, voting materials cannot be modified in time for the Nov. 5 election. Ballots have already been sent to residents.
Important dates pertaining to the Nov. 5 election
Ballots have been sent to residents. Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Nov. 5.
Election resources for residents of Malibu can be found at malibucity. org, including information for online voter information. There, one can check his registration status and California residents aged 16 and 17 can pre-register to vote.To register, one will need their California driver license or California identification card, the last four digits of his social security number and his date of birth.
to the debt, sending it to 142 percent of GDP by the end of 2035 … While it’s plausible that the Harris plan could be roughly budget neutrality it is also plausible that her plan could add $8.10 trillion to the debt. The Trump plan could add $1.45 trillion to the debt but could also add as much as $15.15 trillion.”
As if this were not alarming in and of itself, regardless of who wins the White House, the new president will be confronted with a seemingly endless budgetary dilemma, one that will surely test their deepest desires to make decisions that are unavoidable.
“Whoever wins the 2024 presidential election will face an unprecedented fiscal situation upon taking office,” the CFRB report says. “The national debt is projected to reach a new record high as a share of the economy only three years from now, well within the next presidential term. Already, the cost of servicing our high and rising national debt has eclipsed the cost of defending our nation or providing health care to elderly Americans. Three important trust fund programs are on track to become insolvent within the next 12 years, putting Americans’ retirement and health care at risk and limiting our ability to continue updating our aging infrastructure … In the first year of their term, the next president will also face the return of the debt limit, the expiration of the Fiscal Responsibility Act spending caps, and the expiration of several tax and spending provisions that would prove extremely costly to extend.”
As we continue to struggle with a split and diversified political support system, the extent to which we must learn to agree amongst ourselves that decorum and serious negotiation will be absolutely necessary for the benefit of our future generations is critically important. Foolish games of gotcha will result in endless deadlock and a lack of responsibility. We must exercise a devotion to those who will inherit what we have left them.
Lance Simmens and Don Schmitz are independent columnist for The Malibu Times, they write a bi-weekly column on national topics from the perspective of their political leanings you can forward any comments you have to editorial @malibutimes.com.
The horrifically botched withdrawal from Afghanistan left our allies reeling, after the administration ignored the joint chiefs and displayed the incompetence of our civilian leadership. Biden/Harris dropped Trump’s “maximum pressure” sanctions against Iran, and their oil exports surged, bringing them $35 billion (much of it to China). They released $10 billion in frozen Iranian assets, even after the Oct. 7 slaughter in Israel. Astonishingly, they released $6 billion in Iranian assets held in Korea for the release of five American prisoners. In 2019, peace was breaking out all over the Middle East with the Abraham accords, when Bahrain, the UAE, and Sudan agreed to normalize ties with Israel. Four years later, Biden/Harris have delivered raging wars involving Israel, Hamas, Hezbollah, Yemen, and Iran. We have 291 ships in our Navy, down from 300 in 2019. Military readiness is alarmingly low. Marine F-35’s are only 25 percent mission capable. Navy ships are undermanned and aging. In 2023 the military was 43,000 short of their recruiting goals. Our stocks of missiles and ordinance is depleted below readiness levels as we sent our supplies to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. A wargame conducted last year by the think tank Center for a New American Security found the U.S. would run out of long-range, precision-guided munitions in less than a week in a fight with China over Taiwan. Harris promises continuity of the Biden policies, which has resulted in widespread war and diminished military capabilities. Immigration, historically not viewed so much as a foreign policy matter as a domestic issue, has become a pivotal national sovereignty concern. The border has collapsed despite border czar Harris’s platitudes for three years that it was secure. This administration is on track to have allowed 10 million illegal aliens into America during their tenure, including 13,000 released by ICE convicted of homicide. Law-enforcement agencies warn immigrant gangs have ignited robbery sprees across the nation and seized control of drug and human trafficking networks. Harris called the border wall Trump’s “medieval vanity project,” (now wants to build it), sought to defund ICE, and close immigration detention facilities. Voters will decide who will follow through and deliver.
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plications submitted: 372 (362 have been approved by the Planning Department)
Single-family home rebuild applications under planning review: 10
• Single-family homes completed: 174
• Multifamily building units completed: 18
• Multifamily building permits issued: 18
Projects under construction: 121
Inspections approved: 10,668
Total inspections: 19,118
• Single-family home rebuild building permits issued:
295
Chief Drew Smith predicts high-risk fire season
As part of the city’s fire preparedness efforts, Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) Chief Drew Smith presented the 2024 fire season outlook at the City Council meeting on October 14. Chief Smith noted that last winter’sheavy rains led to significant vegetation growth, which has since dried out over the summer, creating highly flammable
fuel for potential brush fires. This drying process will continue until the first major rains, typically expected in November or December.
Chief Smith also shared that the ongoing La Niña weather pattern is anticipated to delay seasonal rain, increasing the wildfire risk. The Fire Department’s outlook is based on 100 years of climatology data, current conditions, weather forecasts, fuel sampling, and input from the National Weather Service.
He emphasized that most wildfires in the region are human-caused. To watch the full presentation, visit youtube.com/live/Wle223klWfM?t=7176s. Poetry programs scheduled for Nov. 16 and 23
Aspiring poets of all ages are invited to join the free poetry readings and workshops in November. An RSVP is not required. Caffeinated Verse featuring Michael Mark takes place Saturday, Nov. 16, at 11 a.m. at the Malibu Library. The Ripple Effect, a poetry writing workshop led by Poet Laureate Nathan Hassall, is on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 2 p.m. at the Michael Landon Center at Malibu Bluffs Park.
one on the Saints' final drive to ice the game and prevent an HCHS comeback. He also completed a 54-yard pass on a trick play.
“I thought it was a great game all around,” Norby said. “I think it was the best football we played all year.”
While Norby was a defensive stalwart for the day, running back Tanner Kies carved up the Saints defense with 123 yards on 23 carries and scored four touchdowns.
Kies said it always feels great to score and was happy to help the team win homecoming.
the various coveted prizes.
This year — the church’s 33rd pie festival — definitely did not disappoint. This year exemplified that the festival is, for many locals, one of their very favorite Malibu traditions. This year was, by all accounts, one of the best pie festivals and many commented as they arrived that they were determined to show up for the pie festival despite the fact that approximately one-third of Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains had no electricity due to SCE turning the utility service off because of high winds.
As The Malibu Times entered the gathering, Big Harmonica Bob and his group U.S. 99, a blues and rock band, were belting out a wonderful rendition of T-Bone Walker’s “T-Bone Shuffle,” followed by a stellar performance of “Folsom Prison Blues” that drew wide applause, performances that manifested songs’ magical power to transport one to a space where they are enthralled in a familiar setting that provides the embracing comfort of community.
There was the usual merry mayhem of parents trying to make conversation with friends new and old, while keeping a watchful eye on toddlers making crafts and having their faces painted; of volunteers adroitly carrying pies, cutting them to make pieces for immediate serving to a seemingly endless line of very happy customers; and deliriously delighted dogs glee-
“It feels great because it's Homecoming,”
Kies said. “It's always great to win in front of all the fans.”
Wide receiver Stevie Clarke and Edward
“Sparks” Withrow added one touchdown each.
Sharks Head Coach Mike Halualani said he was impressed with the way the team played and thought their play was fantastic.
“It's always fun to win a game,” Halualani said. “The kids played great. It's their Homecoming and everybody wants to win on Homecoming.”
During the halftime show, the Homecoming Court was announced after a dance routine by the cheer squad.
fully ran about.
Wee ones, Gen Z, Millennials, Gen. X, Baby Boomers and those somewhat beyond those — all were delighting in colloquy.
“I really like the Pie Festival!” announced Aelina Longo. “I’ve come to it almost every year — I’ve lived in Malibu for 53 years!”
“I really liked the berry pie this year!” Longo added.
Candace Bowen, another perennial avid fan of the festival, wholeheartedly agreed. “I’ve been coming for pies ever since the festival tradition began,” she said. “I’ve lived in Pt. Dume for 50 years!”
As for participants, there were newcomers and old reliables and, of course, discussion of those who came for many years but are no longer with us.
This year, McConnell’s Ice Cream was on hand with delicious scoops of ice cream and, it would not be an overstatement that all attending greeted them joyously.
“You’ve gotta have ice cream with pie!” McConnell’s manager Zach Maurey exclaimed.
Some fondly remembered those we’ve lost, wistfully glancing around a bit as if hoping against hope to see them appear just one more time at the festival.
“I used to play this gathering with Melvin Eddy’s band, which has now evolved into our U.S. 99 blues and rock band,” said Sonny B, the band’s leader, reverently referring to Eddy, a longtime active member of Mali-
After being driven out to midfield in decorated cars and trucks alongside fellow nominees and the rest of the homecoming court, Norby and Payton Pollack were announced as Homecoming King and Queen. Mia Thomas, Sean Perl, Helena Joujon, and Pacome Brunel were also nominated.
Pollack said that she was looking forward to having a fun night at the dance. She also said she felt a little conflicted at the announcement.
“I was really excited,” she said. “I was also a little bit sad because my friends were the other nominees. A little bit of tension, but no, I was really happy and I was really excited.”
“I was just happy to win it with my girl-
bu Methodist who blessed the choir with his voice for many years. “We are keeping up Melvin’s tradition today.”
Also keeping up traditions was Malibu’s own Joellen “Cha Cha” McNaughton, who has brilliantly guided innumerable Malibu middle and high school music students, bringing out their best voices and helping them to confidently maturemusically.
“I get all my choir kids to sing because they know I’ll feed them pie!” McNaughton quipped. “I love to see all the people come out from our community.”
Before the highly anticipated announcements regarding the winners in every pie category, attendees had ample time to enjoy Tiana Fazio’s lovely chalk art installation adjacent to the performance stage.
“Tiana’s chalk art is part of our efforts with muralism.org,” explained Teresa Fazio, Tiana’s mother. “Our organization employs artists on the spectrum who have amazing skills and they beautify the city with murals.” Indeed! A quick review of the nonprofit’s website evinces that its members intend to paint 100 murals before the 2028 Olympics!
As they strolled around, those who gathered could also select wonderful purchasing options. There were the traditional booths — many said a sincere “thank you” to Dr. Tony Hall’s chiropractic practitioner, Aprelle Norman as she provided chair massages again this year.
Olive Hill Farm’s intriguing spices and oils, aromatic and beautifully packaged, piqued many attendees’ interest and some customers commented that they would make perfect holiday gifts. Shemesh Farms, which now grows hydroponic plants adjacent to the church, offered an array of honey, herbs, and other products, including its wonderfully fragrant lavender sachets.
“We’re so grateful to be part of the community and its pie festival,” Shemesh’s Director Nicky Pitman
friend,” Norby said. “She's amazing.”
Maya Elliot and Gabriel Sulkin were named Freshman Baroness and Baron. Mayeeda Wang and cornerback Remington Runyan were named Sophomore Duchess and Duke. Kylie Morra and Kane Bendler were named Junior Princess and Prince.
The Saints record coming into Malibu was 5-1 and Halualani warned his players not to get complacent during the second half.
“They had to keep playing hard because this was a really good team [The Saints], and they were going to come back,” Halualani said.
The Saints nearly did just that.
Hillcrest scored 22 unanswered points in the
said. “The church has embraced us so wonderfully.”
Smiling, Karen Friedman, associate director of the organization, commented. “We’ve saved 450,000 gallons of water in the last year here on the church grounds because one can grow 35-ish herbs on one hydroponic tower. And we’ve also composted more than two tons of food waste.”
Soon, it was almost time to gather and hear who won the awards.
Some of the bakers who were new to the competition were palpably nervous.
“I made chocolate pies and I’ve never even had a slice of pie in my entire life!” Tola DeMir, 9, exclaimed, noting that he and his classmates at Pt. Dume School were very excited to learn to bake. “It was challenging to make a pie crust!”
Also nervous was newcomer Alison Bunce. “I bake a lot of other things for my company, but this was my first pie,” Bunce shared. “It’s a vegan, soy-free, chocolate mousse pie with
second half, bringing the score to 28-22. But Kies’ fourth touchdown and Withrow’s touchdown on a fumble recovery sealed the game, bringing the final score to 40-22. Halualani thanked Malibu for showing their support and Norby said the fan turnout was great.
“I’m really proud of our team and our fans for coming out,” Norby said. “I think this is the biggest Homecoming we've had in my four years. I want to thank the town for coming out.”
The Sharks host the 1-6 Sierra High Chieftains in a non-league match on Friday, Oct. 25. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
whipped creme and chocolate shavings and it’sprimarily coconut-based.”
Her nervousness was somewhat allayed, she noted, when Vassil Pertchinkov, one of the owners of V’s Restaurant, proclaimed that the chocolate mousse in the pie “tastes like the chocolate mousse in Paris.”
Some pie entry veterans were more confident, including Lynda Pingatore, who, according to Longo, “wins every year and has a full collection of blue ribbons!” For her part, Pingatore casually sported a “Qué Serå, Serå” air as all awaited the announcement of winners.
Brilliantly filling the pregnant pause, Bowen kiddingly summed up the community, saying “Malibu is like a pecan pie! Sweet–but full of nuts!”
Several who heard her remark responded by giggling affirmatively.
Then, all hushed as Pastor Erin Stenberg approached the stage and proudly announced the winners.
After team Point Dume school won third place, Demir’s mom re-
flected on how baking a pie and submitting it for judging was much more than pie-making.
“As a mother, I cherish such moments as when my child learns to bake a pie for the Malibu Pie Festival — every ingredient became a lesson in teamwork at Point Dume School and the students developed patience and the joy of sharing something sweet with the world,” Asli Filinta said.
As attendees dispersed, Kay Gabbard paused to reflect. “We’re really grateful for the community’s support.” She said,“It allows us to bring everyone together so we can all share the experience.”
Rabbi Marcelo Gindlin agreed. With his characteristic twinkle in his eye, he declared, “This event reminds us of the sweetness we can create as a community with the right ingredients, especially love!”
And, as people began to disperse, Bowen kiddingly repeated her earlier remark, “Malibu is like a pecan pie — sweet,but full of nuts!”
Homecoming festivities in the middle of a dominant win for the football team made for a great night at Malibu High on Oct. 18. Photos by Benjamin Hanson
Piemakers, pie servers, pie judges, and more created another successful Malibu Pie Festival. Photos by Susi Manners
honored she was able to be with her on her last day.
“I’ll be forever grateful that I got to be with her that day, she was so happy and so full of life,” Allen said. “I feel honored and blessed that she was just so happy and herself on her last day.”
Mayor Doug Stewart was at the vigil alongside other councilmembers.
“It’s a sad day because we lost four beautiful women, but at the same time, so much has been changed because of them, and hopefully, more will be done,” Stewart said. Pepperdine President Jim Gash was also at the candlelight vigil on Thursday.
“It’s a tough day for Pepperdine, and it’s important that we spend this day together remembering the four angels that we lost,” Gash said. “We miss them very much, but we are walking together in this journey by the God who loves us and tells us that this is not the end.”
The following day, The City of Malibu held a press conference at the same location and highlighted the infrastructure and safety initiatives that have been implemented over the past year by the City of Malibu, state of California, Caltrans, and law enforcement agencies to improve safety on PCH.
The press conference focused on key initiatives such as SB 1297, recently signed into law, which will enable the installation of speed cameras at critical locations on PCH in Malibu.
The increased enforcement efforts, including the creation of a Malibu CHP Task Force and collaborative operations with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), has led to a 36 percent reduction in injury collisions on PCH.
A total of $4.1 million in short-term infrastructure improvements funded by a Director’s Order from Caltrans addressed immediate safety concerns on PCH, along with a Strategic Master Plan. This long-term plan will transform PCH from a high-speed highway into a safer, community-focused corridor, providing safe access for all users,
spring semester, a big relief for the Malibu families who have depended on school buses and called school bus transportation a fundamental service.
Additionally, the school buses running in Malibu with new drivers have been reported as running smoothly and on time. Kevin Keegan, president of the Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) of Malibu Middle and Malibu High schools said the fall semester bus service has been working out. “The general education bus service has been both reliable and consistent," he said. "The buses have serviced all of the routes, both in the mornings and in the afternoons. Another development is the bus drivers have been fantastic in terms of their daily reliability and consistency.”
including pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.
Speakers at the press conference included Senator Ben Allen, Michel Shane, Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, Malibu/Lost Hills Capt. Jennifer Seetoo, representatives from Caltrans, California Highway Patrol, and David Rolston, father of Niamh Rolston, one of the four students tragically lost.
Allen thanked the agencies, community members, and the press for continuing their focus on the situation. Allen also acknowledged Michel Shane for his continued efforts in making PCH safe.
“I remember how tragic that was for our entire student and Malibu community, and it’s an honor to stand here with Michel, who’s such an advocate on this important issue, advocating and highlighting the dangers of this stretch of road,” Allen said.
Allen also mentioned the speed cameras bill that recently passed and thanked those who were involved.
“From my perspective, it’s not about giving tickets, it’s about getting people to slow down,” Allen said. “This bill almost died several times, but having you [Pepperdine students] sit before your legislators tell your stories and hear directly from you, how much this has broken your lives, how much this impacted your community, how much you cared about your friends, how preventable this was, they weren’t able to look you in the eye and see your humanity and turn you down, and that’s how we got this bill across the finish line.”
Seetoo thanked the agencies and Fix PCH team for their dedication.
“Their memories are etched in our souls,” Seetoo said. “We will make PCH safe, for the sake of our children, for the sake of the community, and for the sake of the millions of visitors we have each year.”
David Rolston spoke at the press conference and shared a few stories about his daughter Niamh and what he lost that day.
“When I see these tires, I see this interconnectedness, and community, sorrow and the loss that extends throughout the City of Malibu, Pepperdine University and across the country, and across the entire world,” he said. “We are no
Keegan called the newly hired bus drivers “an important development” in the success of reinstituting what was about to be canceled. “At the beginning of the summer when the decision was made to cancel the general education bus service, that was the primary reason given," he said. "That appears to no longer be an issue. There’s no labor shortage. They apparently are reliable professionals. It’s extremely encouraging.”
Keegan had even more positive news to report saying, “Malibu schools are encouraged with these developments because the increase in bus ridership and the number of bus permits that have been bought by the parents of Malibu Middle School, High School and Webster School students has increased 28 percent this academic year, 2024-2025. Our understanding when we met with district leaders July 10 was there were 68 students that rode the bus last year with bus permits.
longer the people we were on Oct. 17, 2023, the people we were on that day, those people died with our child, we are different people now, and it’s truly not something I wish to happen to any person.”
In honor of the students, Streets Are For Everyone, along with the Emily Shane Foundation and members of the FixPCH team, have worked with the California State Parks District Superintendent to design a memorial program honoring these four students. This space will feature four wooden picnic tables or benches, one for each of the young women, as places where others can come and enjoy Point Dume, permanent tribute offering breathtaking panoramic views of the bluffs, beaches, and ocean they all loved. Each bench or table will have a small plaque with a QR code linking to a digital memorial of all four women, a poem
Now there are 94 students riding Malibu school buses.
“The PTSA, AMPS (Advocates for Malibu Public Schools), along with PTA presidents have all been checking in with parents and students making sure they knew the service was restored, helping them obtain the bus permits, making sure they knew what routes were available. There was an additional route the district offered after the school year started which everybody appreciated.”
One parent, who is also a teacher in the district, is grateful for the bus service. “It plays a vital role in ensuring that the students get to school safely and on time," Sheila Thomas said in thanking the drivers. "The dedication of the drivers and staff make a significant difference in our community, providing not just transportation, but also a sense of security and reliability for families. I rely on their professionalism and commitment.” Thomas
by Asha, and reminding people to drive safely, especially along PCH.
According to the GoFundMe website, each bench or picnic table will cost $8,000 to make and install ($32,000 for all four). This includes maintenance or replacement in the event of loss for the next 25 years.
“Every contribution counts. Together, we can honor Niamh, Peyton, Asha, and Deslyn in a way that celebrates the love, joy, and positive change they brought to this world,” the website (www.gofundme.com/f/never-forget-help-fundmemorial-benches-for-the-four-peppe) says. “Any funds raised beyond the memorial’s cost will be donated to the Emily Shane Foundation, and Streets Are For Everyone, under the wishes of their families. Both foundations have been the driving force to make PCH safer.”
added she panicked when hearing the routes would be canceled and added that when a regular driver is out, a sub is always on time and reliable as well.
An SMMUSD official confirmed “we will be offering the same service in the spring.” An announcement is set to be emailed soon by the district informing parents when bus passes will be available for purchase for the remaining months on the school year.
One bus route runs to Webster Elementary with an average of just four student riders. Nine passes were sold. Ninety-five passes were sold to MMS and MHS students with two routes. The average ridership on morning bus #1 is 45, with an average of 35 taking it home. Morning bus #2 has an average of 12 riders, with roughly seven taking it to return.
SMMUSD says it is still hiring for bus driver positions with a competitive pay scale.
Friends and community members gathered on Thursday, Oct. 17, for a candlelight vigil at the Ghost Tire memorial on Webb Way. (Top Right) Pepperdine
senior Hannah Allen displays flowers for her best friend Deslyn Williams . Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT.
Malibu Life
Five Malibu teenagers graduate from Cadet Program for county lifeguards
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ive dedicated Malibu teenagers have accomplished a significant milestone on their way to becoming LA County lifeguards. Ryder Lippman, Costes Jensen, Billie McGinley, Christine Chung, and Camille Garvin, also known as the “Zuma Crew,” successfully completed the county’s Lifeguard Cadet Program, bringing them closer to becoming full-fledged ocean lifeguards.
Most of the teens began their journeys at Zuma Beach as Junior Lifeguards beginning at the tender age of 9. Now, all under the age of 18, the crew was joined by proud parents and experienced LA County guards applauding their rigorous training to reach this impressive achievement.
This elite group of young athletes was asked by senior guards to train in the Cadet Program at the LA County Lifeguard Operations Section Headquarters in Manhattan Beach. Experienced lifeguards and firefighters trained the teens in essential lifesaving skills. According to parent Steven Lippman, “Their preparation wasn’t just physical. [While] it included intense swimming, running in and out of the waves, ocean rescues, CPR, AED [automated external defibrillator] use, and first aid, in addition, they spent months studying in classrooms and online, mastering the technical and theoretical aspects of lifeguarding.”
In his 41st year as an ocean lifeguard, Craig Rond, one of the cadets’ instructors,
commented, “Costes, Ryder, Christine, Billie, and Camille are exceptional kids. We expect a great deal of leadership and responsibility from our cadets and each of them performed with amazing success. They are not only outstanding cadets, but are on their way to becoming fantastic first responder-
sand lifesavers. We couldn’t be more proud and thankful for their service, commitment and passion for the ocean and saving lives. They stand in the top 1 percent of junior lifeguards that have come through the program over the decades and are going to be valuable ocean lifeguards in their own right.”
For instructor Greg Bonann, who just completed his 54th year as a recurrent LA County ocean lifeguard, the Zuma Crew represents the future of ocean safety.
“These kids will probably be wearing red next year,” Bonann said, referring to the official lifeguard uniform that he helped make
famous as a creator and producer of the hit television show “Baywatch.” “[The Cadet Program is] a wonderful program. Being a lifeguard is a great job, and they’re a focused bunch of kids.”
This comprehensive program, both
Legacy of Bruce Lee honored by Malibu youth through training
By EMMANUEL LUISSI Special to
The Bruce Lee Foundation’s Warrior Academy has brought the wisdom and legacy of the martial arts master to the youth of Malibu.
In partnership with Boys & Girls Club of Malibu, the Warrior Academy, designed by Bruce Lee’s daughter, Shannon Lee, shares her father’s teaching through 10 weeks of martial arts and mindfulness training — creating fun and engaging sessions facilitated by professional martial arts instructors.
The program is designed to challenge students to practice discipline and grow physically, mentally and emotionally — mastering their minds like the celebrated martial arts master.
Shannon visited the academy for the fifthweek session and led the youth in practices in finding balance, based on her father’s quote “Here is natural instinct and here is control. You are to combine the two in harmony.”
“We talk about what is instinct, what is harmony? Why do we want to have balance in these things?” Shannon said. “If we are too far in our instinct, we are out of control —
like an animal. But if we are too far in our control we’re like a robot. We give these kids ideas to think about and go out and practice putting the mental and emotional into the physical - building these tools.”
Students are challenged to empower them to have confidence in their body and feel in control of their attitude and mental wellness.
Sessions open with a Bruce Lee quote leading into a discussion about the skills
students should foster, and how they could build those skills. Next, they are led through a warm-up and then physical martial arts drills that teach the youth about practical self-defense and physical control. Following the physical practice, the youth cool down with a mindfulness practice and settling in with journaling to cement the lesson of the day.
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JUDY ABEL Special to The Malibu Times
Shannon Lee, instructors, and students of the Warrior Academy pose for a photo after their training session.
Photo by Emmanuel Luisi
Lifeguard Cadet Program graduates (kneeling, from left) Costes Jensen, Camille Garvin, Christine Chung, Billie McGinley, and Ryder Lippman, are shown with instructors Craig Rond (left) and Greg Bonann. Photos by Steven Lippman
PEOPLE
Fiset, The Flying French Canadian
MALIBU SEEN
By Benjamin Marcus, Entertainment Editor
Come fly with Claude from the top of Saddle Peak
Several years ago I contacted Claude Fiset for his advice on paragliding for an episode of “Malibu Fire”: Two paragliders launch off Saddle Peak and are out over the ocean when they see a standup paddleboarder being circled by a white shark. Perhaps mistakenly thinking I’m a big shot TV producer, Monsieur Fiset contacted me about a TV idea he has. We met at Zinqué, and that evolved into this interview.
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So you’re the paraglider guy we see flying around Saddle Peak?
I am one of the most experienced pilots in the world having started in 1988.
Fiset, the Flying Frenchman? Canadian, I am.
Oh not French, but French Canadian, I see. Desole Fiset, the Flying French Canadian.
Ca va. From where?
Quebec City, but discovered Paragliding in BC during a ski trip after I graduated in engineering.
What kind of engineering and what school?
Electrical from Laval U. in Quebec
Are you using that engineering degree in clever ways? Or just flying around?
I used it to design my Paramotors that I have been selling around the world for over 20 years.
How did you migrate down from Quebec to Malibu?
I had my first couple paragliding schools in Quebec, then purchased the one based in Whistler, B.C. After five years of some success I had to move to a dryer climate because the storms in B.C. [British Columbia] last for weeks and months affecting business seriously.
I see you lofting around Saddle Peak and wonder what that looks and feels like.
Yes, Saddle Peak Malibu is where I start most of my flights as it is close to 3,000 feet ASL [above sea level].
Are you also the motorized gliders who cruise by like a flying lawnmower on Malibu Road and buzz the Malibu Colony?
I started designing and manufacturing Paramotors 24 years ago and was flying along the coastline solo and with passengers but now mostly quietly glide from the peak.
Burt’s Eye View:
What is your range?
I sometimes can go as high as 5,000 feet and as far as the Santa Monica Pier.
How many years have you been paragliding?
Thirty-six years without a single injury and I also participated in a World Championship in Spain in 1997
Are you a pilot? What got you into paragliding?
I also did some hang gliding for a few years, but all my hang-gliding buddies quit after some injuries so I sold mine as well — mostly because paragliding equipment improved a lot, making them safer and more performant.
Do you do it other places, or just Malibu?
I spent 12 winters in Costa Rica and also Europe … Dolomites and French and Swiss Alps
Do you log your flight hours like pilots?
I stopped logging many years ago as I have WAY more experience needed to be a pro, but I have over 25,000 flights with passengers plus many solo flights
Do you know how many launchings and landings you have logged? No.
Where do you land?
Carbon Beach by 22126 or 22140 PCH mostly, but sometimes back at
My prayer has been answered
PERSPECTIVE
By Burt Ross, Contributed Column
Ican assure you that for most of my life, I didn’t think much about age discrimination. That’s just a fact. When I started getting older (the aging process begins at day 1), things changed rapidly. When I first moved to California, I could not believe that after turning 70, our state of California insisted that I take a written exam every five years simply to retain my driver’s license. I guess the bureaucrats in Sacramento believe age 70 is when dementia first sets in. No such test is required every five years for young folk between, let’s say 20 and 25. I would venture a guess that if you were to examine all the fatalities in California, you would find that most of them were caused by young people, not by those of us over 70.
What really bothers me are the questions DMV
asks. For instance, one question asks, “As you approach a blind curve on a winding mountain road, how far away should you begin honking your horn to warn oncoming traffic?” Frankly, I don’t have a clue how to answer that question. I didn’t even know that you are supposed to honk. I bet you didn’t know the answer either. Old folks like me avoid winding mountain roads anyway.
As far as I am concerned, it is a trick question, and has literally nothing to do with your ability to drive. By the way, if you really want to know, the correct answer is 200 feet.
Just as I was about to threaten the state with a complaint charging age discrimination, I heard through the grapevine (read it in a newspaper) that my prayer has been answered. There is some good news after all. Steve Gordon, the director of the DMV, is getting rid of this mandatory written test for old folk like me. Now rather than studying for a stupid test, I have more time to do what I like to do — absolutely nothing.
my starting point like birds do.
What is the procedure for a flight?
Spread the glider and connect it to two carabiners and then pull on some straps to inflate it into the breeze then center it and run a few steps. Simple really.
Where is your launching area and how do you get there?
We drive to Saddle Peak and walk two minutes on a nice trail, but some are lower and easy to access.
What is the glider rig you use?
Paraglider and harness and helmet and simple instrument called variometer and altimeter.
How often do you fly guests off the top of Saddle Peak?
I fly about 20 people weekly.
What does it cost?
$250 for up to a 30-minute flight.
You might not be able to answer this, but how much is your insurance?
I pay about $500 a year
What is the strangest thing you have seen/experienced while in the air?
I have flown in updrafts at about 36 feet per second upward. That is rare but happened and allowed me to gain thousands of feet … fun
At Zinqué, you mentioned you were interested in doing a TV show about your experience. You
said Oprah’s people had contacted you then went dark.
Yes and I hope they will hire me to accomplish what they need in the reality show.
What would the show be about?
Singles who did online dating for a while and finally meet in Malibu to fly with me.
You also said something about connecting with St. Jude’s to take kids with health problems in the air?
The St. Jude Hospital may be interested in doing a separate TV show to raise funds to find cures.
Have you done that with autistic kids ever? Surfers take autistic kids in the water at Malibu and the cold water?
I don’t think so but maybe some were.
You said you had taken a quadriplegic woman up with you?
Yes at least one, and some without legs after they had work-related accidents.
How did that experience come about?
With a few helpers and a breeze I can take off with anybody really.
Can you — in a one-paragraph synopsis — describe what your TV show would be about?
Meet kids at the hospital — probably St. Jude’s — and after getting their life story and hopefully on
the road to be cured.
• Invite the kids to go paragliding tandem with me in Malibu to put a smile on their face and hopefully have a positive impact on their life.
• Ideally have a celebrity like Michael J Fox to make it even more exciting for them and help getting bigger sponsors or advertisers.
• Then land on the beach and maybe a lunch celebration or something like that with their parents greeting them. Maybe even have episodes where they could be learning the basics of paragliding.
Hopefully someone who can facilitate that will read this. Merci.
hands-on and academic, prepared the teens to handle emergencies in the water and on land, giving them the skills and confidence needed to save lives. The Zuma Crew didn’t just participate — they excelled. Competing in multiple Taplin competitions throughout the year, they dominated, winning every event. Balancing school, athletics, and this demanding cadet training wasn’t easy, but their passion for ocean safety and helping others pushed them to achieve excellence.
“They were learning everything that had to do with saving a life, at a pretty intense level,” Lippman explained. “The teens accompanied lifeguards in their towers and made real ocean rescues as well. If one of them had to use a defibrillator, they could save your life. The teens were trained to stop bleeding, stitch up wounds, CPR and all aspects of lifeguard training.”
Balancing school, athletics, and the demanding cadet training was no easy task, but their commitment to becoming lifeguards kept them focused. Their dedication paid off, not just in the form of lifeguard certification, but also in practical ex-
Warrior Academy instructor Austin Liu said the youth learn invaluable lessons through the academy, and said he is honored to pass along wisdom he has learned through practicing martial arts and learning from the teachings of his hero, Bruce Lee.
“It’s important that kids learn some form of martial art because it helps you regulate your own emotion and helps you better yourself,” Liu said. “It comes with supreme accountability. It’s healthy for kids to strengthen their minds, spirits, and bodies. Kids today struggle a lot with anxiety and self-confidence, and martial arts helps you be more confident and make you less likely to be bullied.”
Instructor and videographer Yoshi Wainwright said he has seen the program inspire the youth and has been happy to see the kids motivated to better themselves each week.
“It’s very cool to see the beginnings of these kids getting the hang of a jab, cross hook, and seeing that it’s an exciting thing for them to learn. We’re seeing them actually learn to move, have it be second nature to get in their stance, and see them not feel awkward and gaining that self-confidence,” Wainwright said. “They aren’t feeling like they’re pretending to punch, they are punching. It’s so cool to see that confidence grow.”
Instructor Gavin Teragawa said it’s important to bridge the legacy from Bruce Lee to today’s youth and explained that Lee’s teaching offers a critical foundation to build a successful life.
“Bruce Lee is personal hero and it’s important to introduce them to his art and his philosophies in a way
that can teach them practical fighting skills but also how to apply those universal concepts that you learn in martial arts to their everyday lives,” Teragawa said. Liu also explained that it is important to him to pass on the teachings of Bruce Lee.
“Bruce Lee was a huge hero and inspiration to both us [Teragawa] and is the reason why we got into martial arts, so to work with the Bruce Lee Foundation and Warrior Academy is almost like paying it forward,” Liu said.
Kasey Earnest, CEO at the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu, said it’s really special to partner with the Bruce Lee Foundation because it is the perfect programming combining intentional physical moving and body awareness with meditation and mindfulness.
“The students are in awe of the icon and legendary martial artist Bruce Lee, so to have that type of influence here and giving them that level of attention is very exciting to them,” Earnest said. “The instructors are incredible teachers that are really patient with the kids and allow them to explore different moves and movements.”
Shannon Lee said it’s important to teach communities that it’s the personal work, the self-reflection and the willingness to work hard at his skills that equipped Bruce Lee with the tools to make the impact that he made around the world and has stood as his lasting legacy.
“As a person of color, as an exciting figure — he’s a wonderful role model that had a positive impact on the world,” Shannon said. “He has exemplified what is possible if we really step into ourselves and our practice. For me it’s about spreading his message and keeping his legacy alive.”
perience. The Cadet Program provided them with real-world training in emergencies, offering them the chance to save lives while still under the mentorship of senior lifeguards. The Zuma Crew’s rigorous preparation also sets them apart for future lifeguard job opportunities. As Lippman pointed out, the cadets’ background as junior lifeguards and Cadet Program graduates makes them top candidates for positions with the LA County and state lifeguard organizations.
Ryder Lippman, for instance, has already tried out for a state lifeguard position in Ventura, successfully passing the daunting 1,000-meter swim and run-swim-run challenge, competing against grown men and women.
Bonann concluded, “They all serve and give something back to the community and there’s no more tangible way at their age than to be able to dedicate yourself to helping others and maybe even save their lives.”
Shown from left are Ocean Lifeguard Coral Kemp (Advanced Programs Coordinator), LA County Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone. District 2 Senior Justice Deputy Sara Clifton, Ocean Lifeguard Specialist Cole McClung (Program Administrator), Cadet Ryder Lippman, Ocean Lifeguard Capt. Daniel Truax, Cadet Christine Chung, Cadet Camille Garvin (front), Marine Battalion Chief Olivier O’Connell (back), Cadet Billie Grace McGinley, Assistant Chief Lifeguard Adam Uehara, Cadet Costes Jensen as they all celebrate the cadets’ graduation from the Lifeguard Cadet Program. Photos by Steven Lippman
LEGACY OF BRUCE LEE
Continued from B1
Claude Fiset (left, in blue top) — the “Flying French Canadian” — takes a couple of clients for a paragliding ride. Contributed Photo
Shannon Lee (above) talks to the youth at her Warrior Academy as trainees work out (top photos). Photos by Emannuel Luisi
DOGS OF SUMMER CONTEST
Malibu’s Top Dogs of 2024
Murphy Takes the Crown, Mookie George and Boogie Shine, Posh Pompom Stuns
By THE MALIBU TIMES EDITORIAL BOARD
In the Dog of Summer 2024 competition, Malibu’s finest four-legged friends came together to showcase their charm, personality, and unique flair. After much tail-wagging excitement, Murphy, a 7-year-old Dalmatian and true Malibu beach baby, took home the top honors as this year’s winner. Runner-up Mookie George, a camera-loving Malibu shepherd, and Honorable Mention Boogie, a bouncy Broad Beach enthusiast, also stole the spotlight. And for the Most Unique award, Posh Pompom dazzled with poolside elegance. This year’s contenders, from squirrel-chasing Ce Ce to soccer sensation Benny, remind us why dogs truly are Malibu’s best companions! A huge thank you to everyone who participated!
Murphy Baddley Murph grew up in Malibu and is a true beach baby! His favorite days are spent at the beach, sunbathing, swimming in the ocean, and he’s a pro body surfer—especially when it involves his ball! With the sweetest soul, he makes friends with everyone he meets. Murphy is a seven-year-old Dalmatian, and he would be so excited to win; he’s a true Malibu beach baby!
Romone at Topanga Beach
Ramone is a 6-year-old German Shepherd Dog and a founding member of the New York punk rock group The Ramones. He was kicked out of the band in 1974 after getting into a drunken fight with Dee Dee Ramone, who called Ramone “tone deaf.” Ramone replied, “Isn’t that the point?” The argument devolved into barking incoherently and throwing beer bottles at each other. Ramone went by the moniker “Ramone Ramone.” Nominated by Brad.
And the winners are...
The Malibu Times Editorial Board is happy to announce this year’s Dog of Summer contestants and winners!
Dog of Summer Winner: Murphy
Runner Up: Mookie George
Honorable Mention: Boogie
Most Unique: Posh Pompom
First-place winner wins a $20 gift card
Runner-up receives a $15 gift card, and all three additional winners receive a $15 gift card. If you are the winner, contact our office at (310) 456-8016 to schedule to pick up your prize!
Thank you all for participating in The Malibu Times’ annual Dog of Summer contest and sharing your special pups! See you next year!
The dog days of
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“Broad Beach Boogie” Boogie is an angel from heaven and a daily walker on Malibu’s Broad Beach. He loves the sand, the sea, and the wonderful beachgoers. Known for his bouncy enthusiasm and love of the beach, people, and other dogs, Boogie truly represents summer joy in Malibu!
Benny Move over, Messi—Benny is the new soccer sensation! This three-year-old Boston Terrier is the star of any
Timmy
an ocean and duck pondloving dog who deserves to live by the beach. Almost 10 years old, I love to cheese it for the camera! This is a photo of me today at the beautiful Legacy Park. Signed with my best paw,
Timmy is a 12-year-old Bouvier des Flandres who loves playing with his football, barking at the neighbors, and frolicking in the yard. One of his favorite activities is stealing your bed, and if you’re missing some socks, chances are Timmy has taken them! When he’s outside, he enjoys rolling around in the dirt and barking at squirrels. Timmy also loves to boss everyone around and frequently complains about his dinner to score extra toppings. He’s a wonderful companion, often bringing his toys to us when we’re not feeling well.
by James and Timmy Eastwood.
dashes up the
loves The Park at Cross Creek. She enjoys walking in the fresh ocean air and hunting for squirrels. Amazingly cute and as sweet as can be, Ce Ce loves the ocean waves and could gaze at them for hours. She’s a true Malibu girl and a little angel.
line like a greyhound, periodically checking over his shoulder to see if the bird is catching up. If the bird changes direction, he pivots and speeds ahead, convinced he can make up the lost distance. His joy is contagious; he is truly in his happy place on the beach in Malibu.
Thanks
excellent medical care, along with plenty of love, good food, and attention, Milo made a full recovery. He is thriving and enjoying his new life in Malibu. Smart, loyal, and loving to everyone (including cats), he is the perfect family dog. We
Baudelaire
Baudelaire is our twoyear-old Sheep-a-Doodle who was rescued from the heat of Las Vegas and has adapted
Nominated
Milo Milo was abandoned on the streets of Boyle Heights as a puppy and attacked by dogs. He came to us at three months old with a severely infected paw that was almost beyond saving and might have needed amputation.
to Dr. Lupo’s
are so happy he came into our lives! Nominated by The Toledo family.
Mookie George My name is Mookie George. I am a Malibu Shepherd (a made-up breed) born in Palmdale, but I’ve always felt that I belong in Malibu. I’m
Mookie George.
Posh Pompom
summer in Malibu
best spent with Posh Pompom at the pool! Nominated by Saleigha and Siyana Lapinsky.
pick-up soccer game on the beach. Benny can outmaneuver, outrun, and outscore even the fleetest LA Galaxy player. His boundless energy and love of the game always lead to a “GOOOOOOAL!!”
Ce Ce Ce Ce is 8 years old and
Nominated by Katie.
SUMMONS
(CITACION JUDICIAL)
CASE NUMBER: 30-2023-01369529-CU-PA-NJC
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO)
ZACHARY ALEXANDER BRANDT, an individual; and DOES 1 through 20, Inclusive.
YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE):
ARIANA ESTARTE WARTH, an individual; KEIRA MARROQUIN, an individual.
NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp.htm)should be, your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program.
You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org, the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp.htm), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.
Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia at demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no to protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courts. ca.gov/13289.htm), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar (a un servicio de remission a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courts.ca.gov/13289.htm) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.
The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es):
SUPERIOR COURT OF CA COUNTY OF ORANGE 700 W CIVIC CENTER DRIVE SANTA ANA, CA 92701
The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es):
ERICH TOMKINSON, ESQ. HARRIS PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, INC.
800 EAST 12TH STREET SUITE 401 LOS ANGELES, CA 90021
213.228.3558
DATE: 12/20/2023
DAVID H. YAMASAKI, Executive Officer
A. GILL, Deputy Clerk
H. SHAINA COLOVER, Judge for the Superior Court Publish in The Malibu Times 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/2024 MALIBU 210
LEGAL NOTICES
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed, JILLIAN STEIN, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 9/20/2024. NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS
AS:
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:
1. INOCH BODYSPACE
28990 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY SUITE 215, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s):
1. JILLIAN STEIN 3231 RAMBLA PACIFICO, MALIBU, CA 90265 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
1. THE BYRD SISTERS FILMS
442 W OCEAN BLVD APT 313, LONG BEACH, CA 90802, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): 1. LATRICE BYRD 442 W OCEAN BLVD APT 313, LONG BEACH, CA 90802
2. TANYA BYRD 442 W OCEAN BLVD APT 313, LONG BEACH, CA 90802
If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization
This business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed, LATRICE BYRD, GENERAL PARTNER, LATRICE BYRD
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 9/18/2024. NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. PALISADES ANIMAL CLINIC 16636 MARQUEZ AVENUE, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): 1. DEAN GRAULICH, DVM, A VETERINARY CORPORATION 23431 W. PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, MALIBU CA 90265 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization CALIFORNIA
This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/2019 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, DEAN GRAULICH, DVM, A VETERINARY CORPORATION, PRESIDENT, DEAN GRAULICH
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 9/27/2024.
NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT
GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: TIWINKLE 21326 BLACKHAWK STREET, CHATSWORTH, CA 91311, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s): 1. PM COLLECTIVE 21326 BLACKHAWK STREET, CHATSWORTH, CA 91344
If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization CA
This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/2024
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed, PM COLLECTIVE, CEO, TIWINKLE KHURANA
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 10/02/2024. NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:
1. SKIN REHABILITATION
29693 BADEN PLACE, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s):
1. LESLEY BUDACZ
29693 BADEN PLACE, MALIBU, CA 90265
If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization
This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed, LESLIE BUDACZ, OWNER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 10/2/2024.
NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER.
A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ALBERT IVAN STERN Case No. 24STPB11308
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ALBERT IVAN STERN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Shawn Stern in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Shawn Stern be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
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 Nov. 13, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 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: ALICE A SALVO ESQ SBN 103796
LAW OFFICES OF ALICE A SALVO 20350 VENTURA BLVD STE 110 WOODLAND HILLS CA 91364-2452 CN110997 STERN Oct 17,24,31, 2024 MALIBU 223
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU CITY COUNCIL
The Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on MONDAY, October 28, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. on the item listed below in the Council Chambers at Malibu City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA, and via teleconference.
Public comment can be submitted ahead of the public hearing to citycouncil@malibucity.org for inclusion in the public record. To view and participate during the public hearing, please review the meeting agenda posted at MalibuCity.org/AgendaCenter and follow the directions for public participation.
Amendment to Parking Fine Schedule
IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY COUNCIL’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR OTHERWISE HELD BY THE CITY, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, EITHER AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.
If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Susan Duenas, Public Safety Director, at (310) 456-2489, ext. 313. Copies of all related documents can be reviewed by any interested person at City Hall during regular business hours. Oral and written comments may be presented to the City Council on, or before, the date of the meeting.
Susan Duenas, Public Safety Director
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Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): Registered Owner(s):
1. BEN NADER
2540 VIA ANITA, PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CA 90274
If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization
This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/2024
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed, BEN NADER, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 10/8/2024. 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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NEWSPAPER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS AND THE MARINA DEL REY WATER SYSTEM AUTOMATIC ANNUAL PASS-THROUGH 5-YEAR WATER RATE ADJUSTMENT
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., in the Hearing Room of the Board of Supervisors, Room 381, Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple Street (corner of Temple Street and Grand Avenue), Los Angeles, California 90012. Please visit http://bos.lacounty. gov/Board-Meeting/Board-Agendas for information on how to participate, submit comments, and address the Board. Regarding the matter of authorizing the Director of Public Works or his designee to adjust water rates annually over a 5-year period to passthrough cost increases due to inflation and/or the cost of purchasing water from the wholesale water agencies serving the Los Angeles County Waterworks Districts and the Marina del Rey Water System. The California Government Code allows retail water utilities to make these adjustments automatically without holding an annual public hearing, thereby reducing the costs by streamlining the process for adjusting rates when the adjustment is due to inflation only and/or wholesale water charges. This streamlining will potentially save the Los Angeles County Waterworks Districts and the Marina del Rey Water System and their customers nearly $200,000 over a 5-year period. Customers will receive written notification no less than 30 days before the effective date of each annual adjustment informing them of the adjustment amount. The Board of Supervisors will consider and may approve these actions as recommended by the Director of Public Works. For information on water rates for specific service areas or for any other information regarding this matter, please call (626) 300-3353. Para más información relacionada con esta noticia, por favor llame al Departamento de Obras Publicas al (626) 300-3384, de Lunes a Jueves, 7 a.m. a 5 p.m. Edward Yen, Executive Officer Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors 10/17, 10/24/24
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to Education Code §35721(d), the Los Angeles County Committee on School District Organization will be conducting a hybrid public hearing to consider a proposal from the City of Malibu to form a Malibu Unified School District (USD) out of territory in the Santa Monica-Malibu USD.
Members of the public who wish to address the County Committee in-person may do so at the date, time, and location listed below. To access the meeting electronically and/or to provide public comment, please go to the County Committee website and scroll
down to ‘Public Hearings’ for connection information: https://www.lacoe.edu/services/business/bas/county-committee#tabs-32b0ce2fb0-item-89b3e519fa-tab
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Malibu High School 30215 Morning View Dr. Malibu, CA 90265
The teleconference number to listen to the proceedings and/or to provide public comment shall be posted on the County Committee’s website 72 hours prior to the meeting at the website listed above.
NOTE: Public comments to be provided to the County Committee in advance may be emailed to the County Committee Secretary, Mr. Octavio Castelo, at castelo_octavio@lacoe.edu up until 2:00 PM, Monday, November 11. Any comments received shall be acknowledged at the meeting and shall become part of the administrative record.
Language translation services of the virtual hearing may be provided with a minimum notice of three business days prior to the public hearing. Posting or distribution of banners, leaflets, handouts, or other media or communications, which serve to promote or discourage specific points of view, are prohibited from the County Committee’s website. For additional information or to request translation service, call (562) 922-6110. 10/24/24
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REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Notice is given that statement of qualifications for Leadership Academy Training Services Program (BRC0000556) will be received by the Los Angeles County Public Works, Cashier Office, 900 S. Fremont Ave., Alhambra, CA 91803. There will be an optional online Proposers’ Conference on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 10:00 am. To participate, proposers will need to sign in using the electronic sign-in sheet accessible at the following link: https://pw.lacounty. gov/contracts/opportunities.aspx. There is no hard deadline for submission to this program, however it is imperative that proposers return all statement of qualifications no later than November 4, 2024, for a service commencement date in March 2025, asanticipated to be authorized by the Board. Instructions for accessing the RFSQ document are available at the following link: http://pw.lacounty.gov/brcd/servicecontracts or may be mailed to you upon request by calling(626) 458-7334 orTDDat(626) 282-7829. 10/17/24
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 523
Ordinance No. 523 (the “Ordinance”) proposes amendments to the Local Coastal Program Local Implementation Plan sections 2.1, 3.3, 3.4.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.11, 3.14, 6.7, 13.30, and Appendix 1 Table B. The Ordinance also proposes corollary amendments to sections 17.02.060, 17.08, 17.10.020, 17.12.020, 17.12.040, 17.14.020, 17.14.040, 17.24.020, 17.30.020, 17.30.030, 17.34.020, 17.34.030, 17.39.020, 17.40.040, 17.40.120, 17.41.1, 17.42.020, 17.48.030, Chapter 17.63 and Appendix 1 (Zoning Text Amendment 24-002) of the Malibu Municipal Code. These proposed changes modify standards, regulations, procedures and application requirements related to housing projects consistent with the City’s Housing Element (2021-2029 cycle).
A full copy of the Ordinance is available for review in the City Clerk’s office.
I CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE NO. 523 was passed and adopted at the Regular City Council meeting of October 14, 2024.
Notice is given that proposals for On-Call Stormwater Capture Rubber Dam System Maintenance Services (BRC0000533) will be received per the instructions listed on the RFP until 5:30pm, Tuesday, November 12, 2024. There will be mandatory online Proposers’ Conference on Monday, October 28, 2024, at 2 pm. To participate, proposers will need to sign in using the electronic sign-in sheet accessible at the following link: https://pw.lacounty.gov/contracts/ opportunities.aspx. The estimated annual contract amount is $300,000. Instructions for accessing the RFP document are available at the following link: http://pw.lacounty.gov/brcd/servicecontracts or may be mailed to you upon request by calling(626) 4584080 orTDDat(626) 282-7829. 10/24/24
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU PLANNING COMMISSION
The Malibu Planning Commission will hold public hearings on MONDAY, November 18, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Malibu City Hall , 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA and via teleconference on the projects identified below.
EXTENSION OF COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 15-053 AND SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 15-041
- A request to extend the Planning Commission’s approval for the construction of a new 6,666 square foot, two-story single-family residence, detached second unit, detached pool house and associated development; including a site plan review for construction in excess of 18 feet in height but not to exceed 28 feet for a pitched roof
Location: 5849 Murphy Way
APN(s): 4467-003-036
Zoning: Rural Residential-Ten Acre (RR-10)
Applicant: Crest Real Estate
Owner: Malibu Green Holdings, LLC
Appealable to: City Council Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303(a) and 15303(e)
EXTENSION OF COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 15-050 AND VARIANCE NOS. 15-029 AND 16003 - A request to extend the Planning Commission’s approval for construction of a new 3,511 square foot, two-story single-family residence and associated development; including variances to reduce the required front-yard setback and for construction on slopes steeper than 2.5 to 1
Location: 19750 Pacific Coast Highway
APN(s): 4449-008-013
Zoning: Single-family Medium (SFM)
Applicant: Schmitz & Associates
Owner: Viox, LLC
Appealable to: City Council
Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303(a) and 15303(e)
For the projects identified above with a categorical exemption for environmental review, pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Director has analyzed these proposed projects and found that they are listed among the classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant adverse effect on the environment. Therefore, the projects are categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA. The Planning Director has further determined that none of the six exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption apply to these projects (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2).
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A written staff report will be available at or before the hearing for the projects. All persons wishing to address the Commission regarding these matters will be afforded an opportunity in accordance with the Commission’s procedures.
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Maureen Tamuri, Interim Planning Director
Publish Date: October 24, 2024
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 24NNCP00624
Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Petition of: ROBERTA MARCELA DE POPPE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ROBERTA MARCELA DE POPPE a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
Present Name: ROBERTA MARCELA DE POPPE Proposed Name: ROBERTA STARDUST
The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: DEC. 06, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM, Dept.: V The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): The Malibu Times Date: OCT 15, 2024
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DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court PUB: 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/2024 The Malibu Times MALIBU 236
NOTICE OF NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following persons have been nominated for the offices designated to be filled at the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Malibu on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
For Member of the City Council – Vote for Three:
C. Channing Frykman
Paul Grisanti
Haylynn Conrad
Steve Uhring
Bruce Lee Silverstein
Write-in Candidate: Andy Lyon
Kelsey Pettijohn City Clerk
Dated: October 22, 2024
Publish: The Malibu Times, October 24, 2024
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Pepperdine tied with Loyola Marymount, both with 6-1 records, atop the West Coast Conference
By McKENZIE JACKSON Special to The Malibu Times
The Pepperdine women’s volleyball team was offensively dominant on Oct. 19 in a 3-0 sweep over West Coast Conference foe Portland.
The Waves swatted a season-best .416 hitting percentage with 45 kills en route to their win over the Pilots in Pepperdine’s Firestone Fieldhouse.
Senior outside hitter Grace Chillingworth, an honorable mention All-American a season ago, led the way with 13 kills, one block, and four of the Waves’ 10 service aces as Pepperdine took the three games by scores of 25-21, 25-12, and 25-16. Pepperdine sits atop the 11-team WCC standings with Loyola Marymount — both squads having 6-1 conference records — at press time and the Waves finished their victory over Portland with the
This week is the Sharks girls volleyball team’s first postseason appearance since 2022
By McKENZIE JACKSON Special to The Malibu Times
The Malibu High Sharks girls volleyball team snagged one of their best wins of the season on their “Think Pink Night.” The team raised money to support the fight against breast cancer and defeated Carpinteria in four sets.
The Sharks will attempt to grab another big win on Thursday. The team travels to Victorville to play the Victor Valley Jackrabbits in the first round of the CIF playoffs.
Malibu head coach Derek Saenz said the Sharks’ chances of winning the matchup depend on their ability to pass and serve.
“We have to maintain composure long enough to put them away,” he said.
The coach added that several players from Malibu’s talented junior varsity team will make the two-hour trek to Victorville with the varsity squad.
Autumn Taylor, a senior middle blocker for the Sharks, said making the playoffs is exciting.
“We have to be assertive and be aggressive,” she said. “Now that we are in CIF, we have to work together.”
second-best attack percentage in WCC matchup this season.
Chillingworth finished the contest ranked second in conference in kills per set — 3.58 — with a total of 68 smacks of ball over the net for points.
She also averages 4.13 points per set, second the WCC, with a total of 280.5 points this season, also
second in the league.
Of course Chillingworth wasn’t he only Wave on fire offensively.
Graduate student Birdie Hendrickson posted 16 kills, a match high, with eight of them slammed in the first set. Freshman Ella Piskorz had four kills and six blocks, graduate student Riley Simpson had six kills, and Rosemary Archer, a junior setter, had 34 assists and a four blocks.
The Pilots had leads of 4-0 and 7-5 in the opening set, but then the Waves offensive arms awakened. The home team went on a 4-0 run which included kills by Hendrickson and Chillingworth’s first ace. Chillingworth recorded another kill and Emma McMahon hit an ace before the Waves gained a 1715 advantage. Pepperdine then won the last three points to win the set.
The Waves had a pair of 4-0 runs early in the second set — spearheaded by Simpson and McMahon — to gain a 10-4 lead. Pepperdine’s runs continued through the set and the squad earned an 11-point lead when Hendrickson notched an ace.
Chillingworth ignited another run when her team was up 20-11. Piskorz’s third kill gave the Waves the second-set win. Pepperdine recorded a matchhigh .500 hitting percentage in the set with 14 kills.
The postseason matchup falls over a week after Malibu closed its regular season with a Senior Night loss to Channel Islands.
Malibu senior outside hitter Mia Thomas said the evening was memorable despite the loss.
“Its been really fun,” she said describing her four years on the team. “Senior Night was really nice and fun because everyone was really appreciating us. I’m loving my senior year so far, especially with volleyball.”
Taylor, Thomas, and their classmates Tyler Claire and Avery Greco were honored at the match. The girls were given bouquets and posed for pictures with friends and family members. There was also a display that featured pictures of the girls.
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Thomas said the 12th-graders are close.
“We all get along really, really well,” she said. “We love each other.”
Taylor said seeing seniors leave the past two seasons was sad and realizing this season would be her last was a bit nerve-racking.
“It was exciting though,” she said.
Malibu qualified for the playoffs by finishing fourth in the seven-team Citrus Coast League. Their 3-1 victory over Carpinteria on Oct. 1’s “Think Pink Night” was one of their league wins.
That evening, the Malibu High gym was packed and full of pink — from the ribbons adorning a display in the gym to the socks and jerseys the Sharks wore on the court.
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Chillingworth had back-to-back aces to break a 5-5 tie in the third set. A few plays later, she recorded another ace to give the Waves a 12-5 lead. Hendrickson and junior middle blocker Kenadie Patterson led the way with a number of kills to push Pepperdine to a double-digit lead the victory.
The Waves began WCC play last month with a 3-1 victory over Oregon State. They downed Pacific by the same score, as well as Gonzaga and Washington State. Loyola Marymount beat Pepperdine 3-2 before the Waves defeated Saint Mary’s 3-1 and then beat Portland.
The Waves have a 9-8 overall record heading into their match at San Francisco on Thursday. They then play at Santa Clara on Saturday. Pepperdine began their season in late August with consecutive losses to USC before splitting a pair of matches with Hawai’i and then losing to Stanford.
In their own Asics Classic in September, Pepperdine defeated Omaha and UC Santa Barbara and fell to top-ranked Pitt. The team was beaten by Washington State and Long Beach State in the Long Beach State Tournament in September. Pepperdine then beat four straight opponents beginning with Oregon State.
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Saenz said the night was important because almost everyone knows someone affected by breast cancer.
“Culturally, volleyball has been known for the full experience of a student athlete,” he said. “Activities like this show you how you get involved. This how you build future leaders.”
Taylor said the match was fun.
“A whole bunch of people were in the stands and they got really into the game,” she said. “We worked really hard.”
Taylor had two kills and five aces in the match, while Thomas smacked the ball for
nine kills and seven aces.
Junior outside hitter Reghan Marlow had 13 kills, two aces, and five digs. Piper Smith had two kills, and Lulu Good tallied 22 assists, five digs, five aces, and two kills. Malibu defeated Carpinteria twice this season and also recorded wins over Santa Paula and Fillmore.
This week is the Sharks girls volleyball team’s first postseason appearance since 2022. That season they downed Coast Union in the opening round and fell to California Lutheran in the next.
Taylor said the season has been fun.
“We have put in a whole bunch of work the last couple of months and over the summer,” she said.
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