Pot plants, seeds seized in Malibu Creek State Park
Two men were arrested Monday after authorities found hundreds of marijuana plants and seeds in a remote section of Malibu Creek State Park in the Santa Monica Mountains, according to a report by the Los Angeles Times.
Arturo Molina, 37, of Van Nuys and Victor Magana, 23, a Mexican national, were booked Sunday on suspicion of marijuana possession, possession of a concealed firearm, and destruction of plants and geological features, Darrell Readyhoff, a peace officers supervisor with the California Department of Parks and Recreation, said in the report.
Park authorities were conducting a routine search for possible pot cultivation sites in the park about 8 a.m. Sunday when they found the marijuana near Malibu Canyon and Piuma roads.
Molina and Magana, who had been tending to the operation, fled the scene, Readyhoff said. Sheriff’s deputies helped California State Park rangers track down the pair, authorities said.
One of the men was treated for unspecified injuries after falling off a 15-foot rock face.
Officials recovered approximately 900 marijuana plants and 3,000 seeds, Readyhoff said.
Water pipeline project to begin on Malibu Canyon
The Las Virgenes -Triunfo Joint Powers Authority, comprised of Las Virgenes Municipal Water District and Triunfo Sanitation District, is scheduled to begin installing a new 24-inch recycled water pipeline in Malibu Canyon Road between the Tapia Water Reclamation Facility near Piuma Road to Mulholland Highway. The project will begin on April 19 and should be completed by early October, weather permitting.
Intended to provide additional capacity for the recycled water distribution system, the $3.2 million dollar project is partially funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
“Recycled water is a key element in helping our region make the most of its scarce water resources,” John R. Mundy, Administering Agent and General Manager for the JPA, said in a press release.
“Those who use Malibu Canyon Road should expect delays, especially during mid-day hours when traffic will often be restricted to one lane.”
More information can be obtained by calling 818.251.2124.
Woman’s car plunges 250 feet down Malibu cliff
A 70-year-old woman on Saturday was airlifted to UCLA Medical Center after being rescued from a car accident that sent her car 250 feet down a Malibu cliff.
The accident happened about 4 p.m. at Topanga Canyon and Entrado Drive, just south of Calabasas. A witness reported seeing a car going over the side of the cliff.
The woman complained of chest pains. It’s not known if she suffered any other injuries.
’80s party to benefit Malibu youth
An event featuring an ‘80s dance party and celebrity auction on April 18th at a private Malibu estate will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu Teen Center.
The event, which begins at 5 p.m., will feature cocktails by the sea, dinner and a live auction emceed by MTV’s Dan Cortese. The ’80s group, “The English Beat,” will perform and the British band “Boys Don’t Cry,” featuring special guest Roy Hay of “Culture Club,” will also entertain.
Celebrity guests and club ambassadors include Lyndie Benson and Kenny G, Keely and Pierce Brosnan, Dean Cain, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, David Foster, Diana and Roger Jenkins, Sheryl and Rob Lowe, Amy Madigan and Ed Harris, Nichole and John C. McGinley, Kelly and Ron Meyer, Gabby Reece and Laird Hamilton, Jane Seymour and James Keach, Tina and Fred Segal, Janet and Martin Sheen, Julie Thacker and Mike Scully, and Liane and Richard Weintraub.
Tickets are $500 per person. More information and tickets can be purchased by calling 310.457.1400.
BY Olivia Damavandi