Like many in Malibu, former Malibu Surfside News reporter Bill Koeneker suffered greatly in the Woolsey Fire.
The humble trailer that was his home for more than 30 years was destroyed along with everything else he owned minus a few pairs of clothes he grabbed before evacuating. With no insurance or savings, Bill has limited means for recovery. If you want to support Bill, please visit gofundme.com/bill-koeneker-malibu-fire-victim. You can also contact me (Jonathan Friedman, former Malibu Times assistant editor) at jonathanjournalism@gmail.com or 508-818-6060. It would be good to hear from old friends. Best wishes for everybody in Malibu during this recovery.