Fourth of July preparation underway
Four permits for fireworks displays on July 4 have been issued by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The fireworks will be launched beginning at around 9 p.m. from offshore barges. Fireworks are prohibited within the City of Malibu limits.
The offshore barges will be adjacent to the 21500 block of Pacific Coast Highway, the 22300 block of Pacific Coast Highway, the 27900 block of Pacific Coast Highway and Malibu Colony Drive.
Additional permits may be issued before Independence Day. Check malibucity.org for updates.
Tests reveal information about mountain lion shot in Santa Monica
Recently released DNA results from the mountain lion that was killed in downtown Santa Monica confirm the young male was genetically tied to the local population. Specifically, it was genetically linked with lion populations north of the 101 Freeway, despite the fact it was found south of the freeway.
Biologists speculate he may have been the son of Puma 12, known as P-12, the only documented mountain lion to successfully cross the 101 Freeway. However, scientists say the lion may have also crossed the freeway himself.
The genetic analysis of the mountain lion was done by Robert Wayne at UCLA. The DNA results did not give any information on how the lion traveled to Santa Monica. However, according to a press release from the National Park Service, the behavior is typical of young adult male lions that branch out looking for new territory because of threats from other lions or in search of a mate.
On May 22, Santa Monica police shot and killed the mountain lion that had wandered into downtown after efforts to sedate it failed.
Malibu High Choir sings at Veterans Hospital
The Malibu High School Chambers Singers traveled to the United States Veterans Hospital in Westwood to perform for the veterans June 5. The performance was led by choir instructor Amy Loch and accompanist Joellen McNaughton.
The students performed at several different locations around the hospital, and the veterans responded by singing along with the choir to songs like “Something” by The Beatles. One veteran returned the singing favor for the students by playing the piano and singing his own version of “Me and Mrs. Jones.”
Pool reopening delayed
The reopening date for the Malibu Community Pool has been delayed one week due to a mechanical issue with the new filtration system. The pool will reopen for summer hours and swim lessons Mon., June 25.
Summer swim lesson registration can be processed at Malibu Bluffs Park or at the Parks and Recreation office at City Hall.
The Malibu Community Pool is operated through a joint use agreement between the city and the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. For more information, call 310.589.1933.
City to offer summer course
The City of Malibu and California State University Northridge’s Tseng College have joined forces to offer a new six-week summer course called “Life in the Sea.” The class will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. from July 12 to August 21 at City Hall. The deadline to register is July 20.
“In this entry level course, students will analyze the diversity of the life in the world’s oceans, from the shore to the depths, with emphasis on the Southern California biota,” a press release from the city states.
The course is open to everyone, including students not matriculated in any program at CSUN. It will also contain a lab portion.
To register, visit tsengcollege.csun.edu. For more information, visit malibucity.org.
City hosting gardening workshop
The City of Malibu has partnered with the West Basin Municipal Water District to host a free Ocean Friendly Gardening and Landscape Workshop on Sat., June 30. The workshop will take place at the Michael Landon Center at Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH, at 10 a.m.
The workshop aims to teach how to develop an ocean friendly garden and water retention techniques in order to reduce water pollution to the ocean.
For more information, call 310.371.4633.
Water district chief retiring
John R. Mundy, general manager of Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD) has announced that he will retire in late December. Mundy, who is turning 60 in October, has been with LVMWD for 16 years and has been the general manager since 2003. According to a press release, he chose to make his announcement now so the board could have enough time to find a replacement and allow for an appropriate change for the agency’s top position before his resignation.