Diesel, A Bookstore nearing Malibu return
Malibu Country Mart General Partner Michael Koss revealed Monday night that he was in discussions to bring Diesel, A Bookstore into the shopping center as a new tenant. Diesel co-owner John Evans confirmed the news to The Malibu Times Tuesday, stating that a lease was being negotiated and could be finalized within one to two weeks. The bookstore closed its previous location in Malibu Village on Cross Creek Road in February, after nearly seven years of operation.
New City Hall opens for business Monday
The City of Malibu will move into its new City Hall this weekend, opening its doors May 16 at 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd. City Hall will close at 12 p.m. Thursday and will remain closed during the weekend for moving and reinstallation of equipment.
As of Monday, City Hall’s business hours will be Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
View restoration ordinance on Planning Commission agenda
The Malibu Planning Commission will discuss the view restoration ordinance at its meeting May 17, according to the commission’s agenda. The continued public hearing will work toward determining whether or not property owners will be allowed “to restore pre-existing views that have been significantly obstructed by landscaping on neighboring properties.” The commission recommends the addition of the ordinance to the Malibu Municipal Code.
The meeting will take place Tuesday in City Hall’s Council Chambers, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., at 6:30 p.m.
Tra di Noi hosts cycling event
Malibu eatery Tra di Noi Ristorante is hosting a party where cycling fans can watch the final stage of the Amgen Tour of California live May 22.
The last stage of the tour begins in Santa Clarita, follows Highway 126 into Piru and over the mountain through Balcom Canyon before coming through Moorpark on the 118 Freeway and ending at Thousand Oaks City Hall. In the spirit of the race, avid cyclist and Tra di Noi co-owner Tarcisio Mosconi will bike the final stage the day before the professionals do it.
The viewing event takes place May 22 at Tra di Noi Ristorante, in the Malibu Country Mart, 3835 Cross Creek Rd. More information can be obtained by calling 310.456.0169 or visiting www.tradinoimalibu.com.
Coastal Interceptor Relief Sewer work scheduled
Crews will be working on the Coastal Interceptor Relief Sewer project May 11-13 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Pacific Coast Highway at the Santa Monica Channel. Workers will be installing a temporary pedestrian and bike bridge over the channel.
There will be no lane closures on Pacific Coast Highway, and an old bridge will be available for use until the temporary bridge replacement is completely erected and available.
More information about the project can be obtained by calling 877.700.3069 or visiting www.LAPropO.org.
Fire Department warns against brush dangers
The Los Angeles County Fire Department began their annual wildfire public education program “Ready, Set, Go!” to teach residents how to protect themselves and their properties last week, according to a press release from the fire department. Firefighters began brush-clearing inspections of more than 39,000 homes across Los Angeles County as the first step of their program.
The deadline to clear brush from properties was May 1 for most areas of Los Angeles County, and the deadline for coastal areas is June 1. Each property must be free of brush and in compliance with the county’s brush clearance requirements before inspection. Firefighters will visit properties “to inspect it for weeds, combustible debris and dead or dying vegetation that may present a potential fire hazard,” according to the release.
More information can be obtained about the brush clearance codes and the wildfire action plan by visiting www.fire.lacounty.gov.
Hearing on injunction to stop Lagoon project postponed
A hearing on a lawsuit filed by environmental group Wetlands Defense Fund to halt the Malibu Lagoon Restoration Project has been postponed.
The lawsuit requesting a preliminary injunction to stop the project was scheduled for May 9 in San Francisco, but the case has been reassigned to a judge who is more familiar with environmental law, according to WDF director Marcia Hanscom. The project is slated to begin June 1.
Malibu rescue team mourns K9 member loss
The Malibu Search and Rescue team is mourning the loss of its valued canine member Nakota, according to Malibu SAR. Nakota, or “Kota,” was being cared for by specialists due to a heart condition. She died early Saturday morning, about a week away from her 14th birthday.
Marcy Razum purchased Kota when she was a few months old. Kota was trained and state-certified as a narcotics detection dog and worked throughout California searching schools, offshore oil rigs, boats, cars and homes.
“Due to her solid demeanor and loving personality, she was a great ambassador for all working dogs,” the article states.
Kota worked hundreds of searches and had numerous finds in the areas for which she was trained. She aided in searches locating large amounts of illicit drugs and hundreds of thousands of dollars of drug-related funds.