After the fire, what’s in the soil?
New guide outlines steps for testing and remediating potentially contaminated soil For Malibu resid…
Judy Abel ·
Malibu Fires
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Palisades Fire suspect faces new indictment
Federal prosecutors have narrowed their case against Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of starting the fire that ultimately became the destructive January 2025 Palisades Fire. A new indictment filed Aug. 13, replaces the three-count indictment Rinderknecht faced during his first trial with two
By Judy Abel·
Firefighters halt Kanan Fire in foothills of Thousand Oaks
Firefighters quickly stopped the forward progress of a brush fire Sunday afternoon after flames brok…
The Malibu Times ·
Soil testing finds elevated metals at some Malibu fire-damaged properties
Community-led study detects arsenic and lead at some Palisades Fire homes, but researchers say resid…
Judy Abel ·
Wildfire risk management expert offers advice to Malibu residents
Malibu Rebuild Task Force hosts informational community meeting offering support to residents A dedicated community of Malibu residents who…
Judy Abel ·
Getting every property tax break you’re owed
Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang walks fire survivors through benefits available to them Major property tax relief programs are sti…
Judy Abel ·
PaliBu Chamber Recovery Expo brings community together to support fire recovery efforts
Hundreds attend Malibu event connecting residents with rebuilding resources, wellness support, businesses, and recovery experts The Malib…
Hayley Mattson ·
Sunset Mesa homeowners break ground on collaborative Seaview Homes rebuild
Joined by Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, fire survivors launch an innovative community-driven initiative Daunted by lengthy permit application…
Barbara Burke ·
Residents with livestock gather to organize evacuation plans for their animals
Malibu, Topanga, and Santa Monica Mountains residents work on developing a game plan before the next fire As wildfire seasons grow longer…
Judy Abel ·
Malibu gets its first yarn bombing to commemorate Palisades Fire anniversary
It’s rebellious, expressive, decorative, and unusual in Malibu. The graffiti street art known as yarn bombing has finally come to Malibu, co…
Judy Abel ·
AREAA donates $100,000 to help fire victims
Stewart ‘Cary’ MacKenzie, 81, lost his home and cherished tools in the Palisades Fire; community support aims to help him rebuild and regain…
Barbara Burke ·
City of Malibu unveils Archistar AI to accelerate fire rebuild efforts
At the latest Malibu Rebuild Community Series, officials introduced the Archistar platform — an AI-powered tool designed to streamline plann…
Hayley Mattson ·
Unique musical instrument registry gives the gift of music to fire-impacted
Nonprofit seeks to help those who lost instruments in January’s fires When January’s catastrophic wildfires swept through Southern Califor…
Judy Abel ·
Deadline Aug. 15 for Malibu Rebuild Center Survey
Malibu residents have until Friday, Aug. 15 to complete the Malibu Rebuild Center Survey and share their input on how to improve services an…
The Malibu Times ·
Rosenthal Estate reopens with a toast to resilience and renewal
Guests gathered under the oaks for the soft opening of Malibu’s historic vineyard, savoring award-winning wines, salvaged treasures, and the…
Barbara Burke ·
Malibu Rebuild Task Force offers roadmap and hope for fire survivors
At a community-led session, experts share practical strategies, insights, and support It’s a daunting task to rebuild your home after a wild…
Judy Abel ·
Inside the costly and complex process of smoke remediation after wildfires
One family’s struggle to save their smoke-damaged home On a quiet, well-manicured street in Altadena stands the home of Dave and Kelsey Szam…
Judy Abel ·
Malibu in transition: Summer crowds, fire recovery, and the road ahead
As tourist season returns in full force, local businesses navigate grants and rebuilding efforts, while the community grapples with infrastr…
Benjamin Marcus ·
Can Malibu finally embrace a bold fire prevention plan?
For years, Don Schmitz has championed installing water tanks along the Santa Monica Mountains to stop wildfires For years, Don Schmitz, a lo…
Barbara Burke ·
Community comes together at first-ever RAD Night
'Respect All Differences' event unites Malibu at Aviator Nation after devastating fires Amidst the aftermath of devastating loss, a movement…
Hayley Mattson ·