http://www.radiomalibu.net/kbuu-newswire-day36-dec13/
The fire was 5 weeks ago … today is day 36.
This is KBUU News – the headlines:
- = The California Coastal Commission is told by a court … you can’t plop a campground in ESHA in a Malibu canyon.
- = Fire losses statewide now estimated to top 9 billion dollars.
- = City parks are beginning to reopen … some of them.
- = And Santa Monica wants to build a condo building at 5th and Arizona … a Rem Koolhaus designed tower that would be visible from Malibu.
This is Malibu’s only local daily news. It’s the Thursday edition of the news … from Radio Malibu …. F-M 99 point 1 K B U U. Good morning … I’m Hans Laetz reporting.
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The California Coastal Commission has lost a court case regarding campgrounds out of Malibu.
And it is meeting tomorrow in Newport Beach to find out what to do about it.
Details: http://www.radiomalibu.net/campground-coastal-two-step/
The insured losses from the conflagrations that consumed thousands of acres in California last month and killed more than 80 people already total 9 billion dollars … and 1 point 6 billion.
Details: http://www.radiomalibu.net/malibu-losses-are-1-6-billion/
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The City of Malibu reopened the Michael Landon Center at Bluffs park yesterday.
Parks staff expect programs and reservations to resume as soon as possible with some starting as early as next week.
The grassy field at Bluffs Park is closed for its bi-annual renovation.
But the rest of the park is open.
Trancas park is closed indfinately.
Fire debris must still be removed and the playground surface has to be cleaned.
The Equestrian Park is completely burned out and is closed indefinitely.
Damaged trees must be assessed there … and irrigation lines must be repaired and debris removed from destroyed storage containers.
No word yet on when the shared swimming pool at Malibu High School will reopen for student and residents.
It may stay closed into the next year.
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In news from down the coast … Santa Monica has formally released its plans for the first of three massive projects on or near the Third Street promenade.
Plans for the Plaza at Santa Monica have been opposed by slow-growth activists … they say the prime site between 4th and 5th streets on Arizona Avenue would be a great place for a public park.
A draft environmental impact report proposes replacing surface parking lots and two bank buildings on Arizona Avenue with a 13 story mixed-use complex.
The Plaza At Santa Monica would be a massive 13 story condo complex on top of businesses and stores.
It is designed by world-renowned architect Ram Koolhaas .
The Plaza consists of “a series of interconnecting bars” that step back from a “grand plaza” at 5th and Arizona..
The environmental impact report has just opened for comment on the mssivve project … which would be visible from Malibu.
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And in news from up the coast …. a green and leafy section of coastline just west of Santa Barbara has been purchased by a rich guy … and given to the University of California.
Billionaire Charlie Munger has purchased and gifted the historic 1,800-acre Las Varas Ranch to the university.
Highway 101 crosses Las Varas — a working cattle ranch and avocado-growing operation —
It is located on the Gaviota Coast between Naples Point and El Capitan State Beach.
The ranch stretches inland from the coastal bluff at Edwards Point to the boundary of Los Padres National Forest.
More than 500 acres of pastureland, an 18-acre lake, and fruit orchards, the land offers rich agricultural resources and exceptional educational opportunities.
UC Santa Barbara will maintain the property in its current state as a working ranch . the university says.
Munger is now 96 years old … he is the longtime business partner of Warren Buffett.
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Victims of the Woolsey Fire are invited Friday to a free holiday extravaganza, that will include various gift donations, courtesy of Trancas Country Market in Malibu.
Trancas Country Market tenants, personally affected by the fire, are coming together Dec. 14 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to host a “Locals Night” with a pop-up event for those impacted by the fire that will feature strolling carolers, cocktails and more to spread holiday cheer.
“With proof of insurance or FEMA claim, those affected by the Woolsey Fire can enjoy a wonderful assortment of gifts donated by the Trancas Country Market family to support their fellow Malibu locals,” Trancas County Market officials said. “Items include new home goods, clothing and other festive items to help those in need celebrate the holiday season.”
Donations will be provided by Hiptique, Bu Beach House, Starbucks Coffee, Vintage Grocers and other retailers.
Market guests can enjoy complimentary hot cocoa, appetizers and wine at Kristy’s Village Cafe … a group of carolers ringing in holiday cheer and culinary demonstrations from local vendors Laird Superfood and Zuma Valley Coconut.
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Weather for the Malibu ….
(((( Mild Santa Anas today )))) … highs (((( 72 )))) beaches … mountains and canyons.
Moutnain and canyon winds … gusting at times and in places at up to 35 miles per hour this afternoon.
Sunset tonight is at (((( 4:45 )))).
After that … ((( clouding up and still windy )))) tonight … low (((( 55 )))) beaches … (((( 48 )))) mountains and canyons.
Tomorrow should be (((( much the same )))).
Chance of rain enters the picture Sunday night.
But not much … between a quarter to a half inch is predicted to fall Sunday night into Monday morning
Right now … at Trancas it’s (((( )))) degrees.
Upper Malibu Canyon … (((( )))) .
And at Civic Center Los Angeles … (((( )))).
In the ocean … it’s (((( )))) degrees in the water at Zuma Beach.
The lifeguards say the waves today are (((( )))) feet high ….
Those are (((( fair )))) surfing conditions …. according to the lifeguards.
((((( tide is at ))))
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