The Malibu Times office closed for Thanksgiving
The Malibu Times office will be closed Nov. 24-25 in observance of Thanksgiving.
Malibu City Hall will also be closed Nov. 24-25.
Installation of new water main at Malibu High delayed
A project to expand the water main and lines to allow a higher water capacity for Malibu High School and nearby areas that was expected to begin this month and continue through spring of 2012 has been delayed.
The replacement of the water main is a project being undertaken by Los Angeles County Waterworks District 29. The water district has not announced when the project will start. Work was to be performed on Merritt Drive and Busch Drive, with expected lane closures during certain hours.
Malibu homeowners sue NBC
The owners of a home on Malibu’s Big Rock Beach are suing NBCUniversal and Shed Media, along with the home’s tenants, for the alleged illegal use of their home on the Bravo reality show “Bethenny Ever After.”
The homeowners filed the lawsuit Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court, claiming that they leased the $13,000-per-month home to two people, who then illegally subleased the house to NBCUniversal for the taping of the show.
The Malibu residents are suing the tenants for violating the terms of their lease agreement.
The homeowners reportedly say they have suffered general damages of $25,000 but may also seek punitive damages and an injunction.
Motor home burns down at Leo Carrillo State Beach
A motor home parked in the Leo Carrillo State Beach parking lot burned down at 8 p.m. last Friday evening, the Los Angeles County Fire Department confirmed. Supervising Fire Dispatcher Bernard Peters told The Malibu Times there were no injuries, and the cause of the blaze is still under investigation.
Peters said two fire engines, one from Los Angeles County and one from Ventura County, responded to the call at 8:15 p.m. Friday.
Chamber begins shop local campaign
The Malibu Chamber of Commerce announced it is launching a “Shop the Bu” campaign to support local businesses. A press release from the Chamber stated the campaign will “help local businesses grow, increase tax receipts for the city and remind visitors to contribute to the local economy when they come to surf, vacation, swim and hike.”
“We listened to the community and built on what the merchants and Chamber members were saying about keeping dollars spent right here in Malibu,” Rebekah Evans, Malibu Chamber of Commerce president and CEO said. “Residents and visitors alike will find just about everything they need here, and we are developing special deals and discounts to help everyone save more when they spend.”
In keeping with its marine theme, the campaign will be introduced in “special waves.” “Soggy dollar” certificates will be available that can be redeemed at participating local stores.
Shop local campaigns are on the rise and have been implemented in nearby cities such as Agoura Hills, Oak Park and Moorpark. According to the release, studies have shown that the impact of shop local campaigns can have a wide range of positive impacts on local businesses.
Additionally, The Malibu Times has been promoting Malibu businesses with its own Shop Local section, the first of which appeared in the newspaper in June. The Nov. 24 issue of the newspaper will feature a holiday Shop Local section. To be a part of the holiday Shop Local feature, contact a Malibu Times sales representative.
More information can be obtained about the Chamber of Commerce’s “Shop the Bu” campaign by visiting www.Malibu.org.
Environmental workshop Thursday
The City of Malibu and the Malibu Chamber of Commerce Environmental Committee are hosting an event Thursday at Malibu City Hall called “Going Green While Saving Green,” as part of the city’s ongoing Sustainability Workshop Series.
The event will feature speakers Don Schmitz of Malibu Solstice Vineyard and Rod Bergen of the California Solar Energy Association (CALSEIA), a past recipient of The Malibu Times Dolphin Award.
Schmitz will explain how he uses sustainable farming techniques to conserve water, save money and protect against soil erosion in his vineyard.
Participants will also learn about renewable solar energy system installation and design from Bergen, an engineer with 34 years of experience who has taught photovoltaic systems courses at UCLA and Santa Monica College.
California Energy Upgrade incentives and Los Angeles County Waterworks rebates will also be discussed.
The inaugural workshop takes place Nov. 17 at Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
More information can be obtained by calling 310.456.9025.
City to host teen improv show
The City of Malibu and the Young Actors project are hosting a Teen Sketch Comedy Improv Show this Friday in Malibu.
Teens will perform a live show featuring improvisation, comedic sketches and audience participation. Additionally, Battle of the Bands winner Kenton, a hip hop artist from Malibu High School, will perform. Refreshments will also be provided.
The show takes place at Malibu City Hall’s Civic Theater, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., at 7 p.m. Admission is $5. More information can be obtained by contacting the city’s Parks and Recreation department at 310.317.1364.
Locals pick up trash
Locals clean up a large cluster of trash they discovered in the water drainage area behind McDonald’s on Pacific Coast Highway before rain could carry the trash down to the ocean.