-Malibu may soon have a couple of local FM radio stations if the FCC gives the Malibu application the final OK. The reason for two is because FCC rules limit the power and reach of the stations, and long, skinny 27-mile Malibu needs separate east and west stations to pass muster. In addition to the possibility of National Public Radio, we will finally have an emergency broadcast network to reach all of Malibu—hopefully without dead spots.
-Following a lengthy investigation by the FBI and the Federal Dept. of Justice into alleged misconduct, excessive violence and possible corruption in the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, charges were filed in Federal Court against 18 Sheriff’s deputies, including two lieutenants, three sergeants and 13 deputies.
-The Federal EPA took a closer look at the alleged Malibu High environmental health problem and the verdict appears to be that we’re OK. In EPA language, there are no significant red flags, although there will have to be major cleanup and some of the old window caulking that doesn’t meet current standards will have to be replaced. Most parents were relieved, but several are not yet totally convinced.
-The proposed Civic Center wastewater facility may have found a site for a possible home on Civic Center Way near Winter Canyon across from the Maison de Ville condominium complex. The price tag is projected to be a hefty $41 million and, according to the agreement with the Regional Water Quality Control Board, the facility has to be in place and operating by November 2015 within the prohibition area (virtually most of the Civic Center and adjacent residential areas). However, residences aren’t required to hook up until 2019.
