The Malibu Times • April 14, 2022

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THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022

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​​​​Chumash Powwow honors generations-long tradition City Council moves forward with increase in parking fines City says parking citation increase seems appropriate for vehicles that impact public safety By SAMANTHA BRAVO Of The Malibu Times

Tribal members perform a dance at the Chumash Powwow last weekend at Malibu Bluffs Park. Photo by Devon Meyers/TMT.

ern states gathered at Malibu Bluffs Park once again to sing, dance, and socialize for the 22nd Annual Chumash Powwow, a generations-long tradition. Native American head staff inBy SAMANTHA BRAVO cluded: Ricky Two Bears Meyers, Of The Malibu Times head man; Taylor Begay, head Native American tribes from all woman; Randolph Pico Jr., head over the western and southwest- young man; and Altheas Hale,

Event returns to Malibu, in abbreviated form, after three-year hiatus

In Monday’s meeting, the Malibu City Council passed a motion to increase parking citations, addressed the Los Angeles County Measure R and M Transportation Funding and Federal Infrastructure Grants, and voted to craft a letter to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors opposing the proposed Local Coastal Program amendment that would allow camping in environmentally sensitive habitat areas. The 'meet and greet' with Joseph To start off the meeting, City Fender took place in Big Rock Council members provided reports and raised concerns on the last Saturday traffic that would be increased at By JIMY TALLAL the Civic Center when the SanSpecial to The Malibu Times ta Monica College and Sheriff 's The acting captain of the Lost Hills SherSubstation would be completed. Councilmember Steve Uhring iff Station attended a community "meet and CONTINUED ON PAGE A5 greet" last Saturday at the private residence

head young woman. Bear Springs Singers, on northern drums, and Hale and Company, on southern drums, accompanied the dancers. The event began with an invocation and prayer led by Chumash-Tataviam Elder Alan Salazar. Usually celebrated for two days, the event was reduced to one day this year following the pandemic.

With an estimated 3,000 in attendance, Community Service Deputy Director Kristin Riesgo said the city had an increase of Native American dancers and singers from previous years. The city typically allows 30 merchandise vendors and five food trucks at an event; however, there were nine merchandise vendors

Acting captain at Lost Hills presents his action plan for Malibu of Terry Davis (Big Rock HOA president) and Andrew Weyman, and answered questions for well over an hour on his current and potential plans for handling some of Malibu’s thorniest problems — everything from the illegal Sunday “car shows” to thefts from cars parked at the beach. Joseph Fender was gung-ho about taking action to solve ongoing law enforcement isCONTINUED ON PAGE A6

By JIMY TALLAL Special to The Malibu Times The recipe for cheesecake lollypops, shown above, is another one found in the new cookbook, "Malibu's Cooking Again 2. Contributed photo

Malibu chef raises funds for local fire victims 'Malibu’s Cooking Again 2' cookbook is filled with yummy recipes all for a good cause

2018, a local woman has found a way to help her devasted neighbors affected by the blazes in a way she knows best — by cooking. Renowned chef, cooking instructor and local philanthropist Cathy Rogers has released another By JUDY ABEL cookbook with all proceeds going Special to The Malibu Times to fire victims to help in their reut of the ashes of the Old coveries. Topanga Fire in 1993 and Rogers recounted she startCONTINUED ON PAGE A8 then the Woolsey Fire of

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The City of Malibu teamed up with UCLA Health last Friday to host a blood drive at City Hall, bolstering the supply of much-needed blood for local UCLA hospital facilities: UCLA Santa Monica, UCLA Ronald Reagan and UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital. “Giving blood is one of the most powerful ways to make a big difference for people whose lives depend on donated blood,” Malibu Mayor Paul Grisanti said in a prepared statement. “It’s yet another positive sign of the improving COVID-19 rates that we can once again host an in-person

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this week

CAPTAIN JOSEPH FENDER

Malibu, UCLA Health join together to host community blood drive

Blood supplies dwindled during the pandemic, and donors are sorely needed

and three food trucks at Saturday's celebration. The food truck vendors included Kabob Express, The Steamin Burger, and Apollo's Shaved Ice. The city decided to reduce the number of vendors and food trucks as a COVID-19 precaution. The event featured a variety of

blood drive at City Hall.” UCLA Blood Drive Coordinator Terri Hill said that 19 people had signed up online in advance for the Malibu City Hall blood drive, and that she also expected to have some walk-ins. The entire blood donation process only takes about 45 minutes, Hill said. There’s paperwork to fill out and vital signs like blood pressure are taken; then the donor relaxes on a bed while donating blood, which takes 10 to 15 minutes. Then comes the fun part — going to the snack table to sit down and munch on cookies and other snacks. At the end, each Malibu blood donor was rewarded with the choice of an AMC movie ticket or an In-N-Out Burger gift card. The Malibu Times’ own Anthony McDemas may be one of the town’s biggest blood drive promoters. He received three units

of donated blood last year due to complications from cancer treatment, and credits it with saving his life. He said all of his blood drive promotion efforts in the community “is me paying back those units. Paying it back, and paying it forward.” In January 2022, the American Red Cross declared its first-ever national blood crisis. The nonprofit organization, which supplies about 40 percent of blood in the U.S., said it was experiencing the worst blood shortage in over a decade. The COVID-19 pandemic severely reduced blood donations and supplies due to facility closures, stay-at-home orders and medical staff shortages for nearly two years. National Public Radio also reported on the significant drop in blood donations during CONTINUED ON PAGE A5

The Malibu Dolphin Charitable Foundation 2021 honorees As a special to The Malibu Times, we bring you the 2021 Dolphin Award Recipients | B1

Opinion . . . . . . . . . . A2

News Briefs . . . . . . . . A3 • Another Dead body found in Malibu Saturday • Forecast, strong winds, gusts up to 35-55 mph • Serious juvenile offenders to be housed at Camp Kilpatrick • Other breaking news Calendar . . . . . . . . . . A4 • Event & Worship Directory Local News . . . . . . . . A4 • Public Safety Commission Real Estate . . . . . . . . A6 • Planning Commission Malibu Life . . . . . . . . B1 • Malibu Dolphin Foundation 2021 honorees Malibu People . . . . . . B3 • Lady Gaga hits a high note Legal Notices . . . . . . . B3 Business & Directory . . B6 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . B7

Sports . . . . . . . . . . . B8 • Waves Beach Volleyball Celebrates Senior Day with Victory


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