Lucky number nine
The Los Angeles Business Journal named Malibu’s 90265 ZIP code the ninth wealthiest in Los Angeles County. Ranking first was the 90274 ZIP code, which includes Rolling Hills, Palos Verdes Estates and Rolling Hills Estates. The Journal came up with its list by taking into account the median home price, percentage of homes sales above $3 million, household income and net worth, charitable and political donations, poverty rate and the education level of the residents.
Malibu resident and music producer David Geffen was also named in the article as being the 5th-wealthiest person in the county. His estimated net worth was listed at $3.5 billion. Viacom Inc. CEO Summer Redstone was named the wealthiest person in the county with a net worth of $8.9 billion.
Cell phone recycling bill passes Assembly
The nation’s first cell phone recycling bill was approved by the state Assembly. The bill would require cell phone retailers to provide customers with a convenient cost-free system to reuse or recycle unwanted cell phones. It was drafted by Assemlymember Fran Pavley because she said cell phones pose a threat to the environment. She said their circuit boards contain harmful toxins that can be released into the air and water when burned or buried in landfills. The bill will move on to state Senate.
Bike for AIDS
The third annual weeklong AIDS/LifeCycle fundraising event will kick off Sunday, with more than 1,900 cyclists making the trek from San Francisco to Los Angeles. The event raises money for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the HIV/AIDS services at the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center. For more information or to make a donation to AIDS/LifeCycle, visit the event’s Web site at www.aidslifecycle.org or call 866.BIKE4AIDS.
Folk dancing marathon
The Israeli Folk Dancing Marathon at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center will take place Saturday from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests will enjoy refreshments and ice cream, and will have the chance to learn various forms of folk dancing. The marathon will be led by Israel Yakovee, leader of some of the largest folk dancing venues in Los Angeles. The first 50 dancers at the door will receive a CD with the latest folk dancing music. Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. For more information, contact Yakovee at 800.750.5432.
Drive safely
The California Highway Patrol is reminding all motorists in the Malibu and Santa Monica Mountains regions to drive safely this summer as there is already a high volume of traffic along the canyon roads. The CHP will be strictly enforcing all traffic and parking laws, and their deployment will increase during the holiday periods as well as during random weekends throughout the summer. The CHP also reminds residents to have their vehicles inspected to make sure they are in good condition and to carry plenty of drinking water in case of emergencies.