PCH receives state safety designation as Malibu advocates push for action
Catalyst corridor status recognizes highway’s role in statewide effort; foundation seeks targeted de…
Hayley Mattson ·
Government
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Malibu agencies outline storm preparations
At Oct. 27 El Niño workshop, officials discuss evacuations, utility protection and debris-flow risks, while Big Rock neighbors seek guidance for homes and vacant lotsFor Malibu residents still recovering from wildfire and confronting erosion along the coast, preparing for winter means more than cleaning gutters and sta…
By Hayley Mattson·
For 27 years, Malibu has gathered to say thank you
City honors the volunteers behind Malibu’s annual Veterans Day ceremony as Chair Ani Dermenjian prep…
Hayley Mattson ·
Malibu advances emergency storm preparations as coastal repairs near completion
City Manager updates council on Westward Beach Road, Latigo Shore Drive, and Malibu Creek flooding c…
Hayley Mattson ·
City council seeks traffic signal study for crossing near Malibu Seafood
After years of discussion, council directs staff to seek Metro approval to study a street-level PCH crossing with advance warning signals an…
Hayley Mattson ·
Ronda Perez sues Malibu more than a year after city manager candidacy was withdrawn
Ronda Perez, whose announced appointment as Malibu city manager did not move forward last year, has filed a lawsuit naming the cities of Mal…
The Malibu Times ·
Malibu families press for soccer fields as long-running lands project moves forward
Plans for two permanent fields at the Ioki lot remain in place, but funding and an opening date are still unresolved For Malibu children wh…
Hayley Mattson ·
Malibu faces possible power shutoffs Thursday as Santa Ana winds raise fire danger
Four circuits in central and western Malibu could be affected; residents urged to prepare for outages and possible evacuations Southern Cal…
The Malibu Times ·
City of Malibu weighs appeal after court rejects attempt to claim public easements on Winding Way
Judge calls city’s ownership claim a 'creative legal argument' The City of Malibu is considering an appeal after a Los Angeles Superior Cou…
Judy Abel ·
All 31 Sea Level Drive properties red-tagged as repairs begin following massive sinkhole
Mandatory evacuation remains in effect as gas and water are shut off; emergency repairs expected to take about five weeks All 31 properties…
The Malibu Times ·
Court rejects Malibu’s claim to Winding Way trail easements
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has rejected the City of Malibu’s attempt to establish ownership of public trail easements along W…
The Malibu Times ·
Malibu, Caltrans move to stabilize fire-damaged coastal lots ahead of El Niño
Interim work on 23 red-tagged PCH properties targeted for completion by Oct. 31 as city expands preparations to landslide-prone areas Last …
Barbara Burke ·
Malibu clarifies PCH Speed Camera Program as warning period nears
City says cameras are not surveillance or Flock systems; warnings begin in late September, citations in late November With Malibu’s long-aw…
The Malibu Times ·
Malibu awards $150,000 in General Fund Grants to 29 local nonprofits
The City of Malibu has announced the recipients of its Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General Fund Grant Program, awarding a total of $150,000 to 29 …
The Malibu Times ·
Malibu Volunteer on Patrol receives city commendation
Bill Melcher honored by Malibu City Council for years of helping keep Pacific Coast Highway safe Those who know Bill Melcher wonder how he …
Judy Abel ·
Millions of dollars earmarked in CalAssist Mortgage Fund goes unused
Why Malibu fire survivors can’t get assistance; Income and loan limits are shutting some Palisades Fire victims out of a state program A p…
Judy Abel ·
Malibu's PCH speed safety system nears completion as city prepares motorists for new cameras
Years of fatalities and the deaths of four Pepperdine students led to a community push for change; warnings are expected to begin in late Se…
Hayley Mattson ·
Malibu weighs future of community lands
City officials, commissioners and residents review plans for recreation facilities and other potential uses for three city-owned sites The …
Barbara Burke ·
Sen. Ben Allen’s SB 1229 stalls after Malibu fire survivors raise concerns over rebuilding, property values
A California bill that sought to tighten Coastal Act rules for properties sold after being destroyed in future natural disasters will not mo…
The Malibu Times ·
Malibu declares local emergency as fire danger intensifies
Live Fuel Moisture drops to 63 percent, triggering emergency measures aimed at reducing wildfire risks across the city The Malibu City Coun…
The Malibu Times ·