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Fatal Crash Claims Life of Woman on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu
Accident Victim Identified in Thursday Night Accident. A woman tragically lost her life in a Thursday evening crash along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, as reported by CBS News. The incident which occurred around 9:45 p.m., in the 3600 block of W. PCH and Mulholland Drive, per the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Time is Running Out To Give Public Input on Malibu’s Revised Housing Element
City Asks Residents to Comment on Strategies for Addressing Housing Needs. The City of Malibu has released an updated Revised 2021-2029 Housing Element for public review until March 20, 2024. Residents are encouraged to provide feedback on the area’s housing needs and offer input on potential strategies to address them.
Messy situation: Driver plows into porta-potty to end police pursuit
A driver’s January joyride in Malibu had a crappy ending. In a post to X, formerly Twitter, which spouted numerous fecal-related jokes, the California Highway Patrol said Tuesday that officers were involved in a pursuit with a speeding BMW in Malibu. The car traveled at speeds as high as 115 mph, CHP West Valley said. […]
State-of-the-art cancer center proposed for Thousand Oaks clears initial hurdle
A state-of-the-art cancer center proposed for Thousand Oaks has received initial approval from planning commissioners. The new outpatient center would consolidate cancer services in one location and save patients from having to drive to Los Angeles, supporters told the city's Planning Commission during the March 11 meeting. The Comprehensive Cancer...
The following incidents were reported between Feb. 14 and Feb. 18
2/14Petty TheftA vehicle parked near Seagull Way was broken into and ransacked and the victim’s laptops and vehicle registration was stolen. The laptop was worth $1,200. There were no security cameras available for evidence. 2/14Vehicle BurglaryA vehicle parked near Surfrider Beach was broken into and ransacked. The victim was sure they locked their vehicle before […] The post The following incidents were reported between Feb. 14 and Feb. 18 appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Woolsey Fire burned much of this historic movie ranch. Now, new buildings are going up
Four new buildings are going up at a historic Santa Monica Mountains movie ranch, one of the local National Park Service sites damaged in the Woolsey Fire. When the 2018 blaze reached Paramount Ranch in Agoura Hills, flames caught in a stand of willow trees before spreading into Western Town. Its rustic structures built for television and movie sets stood close together and without many of the fire-resistant standards required in most homes.
Vintage Grocery celebrates its 10th anniversary with food, drink, and activities
Local vendors displayed a multitude of products, from a variety of tasty tequilas, and Malibu’s popular local beer By Barbara Burke Special to The Malibu Times The vivacious crowd happily gathered to celebrate Vintage Grocery’s 10th anniversary on March 9. Young ones delighted in the face painting and the photo booth. Busy parents tried to […] The post Vintage Grocery celebrates its 10th anniversary with food, drink, and activities appeared first on The Malibu Times.
First candidate declares run for City Council
Dan Hall is the first person to formally declare their intent to run for City Council in this year’s election. Four seats will be up for election in November, all currently occupied by incumbents (including Gleam Davis, Phil Brock, Oscar de la Torre and Christine Parra). Hall is the first person to publicly announce an intent to run, but formal paperwork to become a candidate won’t be available for several months.
Community donations boost school district budget
Spending cuts and revenue increases are painting a positive picture for finances at the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD). During a meeting last week, the District received a positive certification on its 2023-24 budget 2nd Interim Report, meaning the district will be able to meet its financial obligations in the current and two subsequent fiscal years.
Letter to The Editor: Missing Matt Rapf
Dear Editor, Way back in 1987, I came to Malibu after starting a new job in Oxnard. I was staying in a condo at the Malibu Bay Club and began looking for a home to buy in this unbelievably beautiful place. That’s when I came across Matt Rapf at the Rapf RE office in the […] The post Letter to The Editor: Missing Matt Rapf appeared first on The Malibu Times.
SWAT arrests domestic violence suspect in Long Beach
According to the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD), on March 6, 2024, at approximately 6:30pm, officers responded to the scene of a significant domestic violence incident that left the victim with severe injuries requiring hospitalization. The suspect in the incident, the victim’s boyfriend, attacked the victim and then brandished a...
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