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City Council receives 2023 Annual Housing Element progress report 

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Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT.

Speakers attended the meeting to address the backlog in appeals in the planning department 

To start off the Malibu City Council meeting on Monday, California State Parks presented a Fire Defense Program. District Superintendent of the Angeles State Parks Richard Fink gave a presentation on wildland fire management, policies, fire responsibilities, and permits. 

Fink said it’s the responsibility of the owner/operator to maintain 100 feet of defensible space regardless of property boundaries. 

For more information, residents can contact Environmental Scientist Noa Rishe for a fuel modification request at (310) 699-3951.

The council received a few public speakers concerned about the backlog in appeals in the planning department. One speaker said that they noticed that some projects may take up to nine to 14 months to get through planning to go to the City Council for an appeal and said, “I think we can do a lot better than that. I think that we should do a lot better than that for our residents.” 

City Manager Steve McClary provided an update on traffic, road closures, and upcoming city events. McClary said Caltrans will be conducting an assessment for the upcoming rain to observe if Malibu Canyon is safe from rockslides. McClary said Caltrans will be installing a traffic signal on PCH and Tuna Canyon on Wednesday. 

McClary provided an update on PCH safety and enforcement and said California Highway Patrol issued 321 citations for the month of March, and 80 percent of those were for speeding. So far this year, they have issued 846 citations, 86 percent of those were from speeding. McClary also highlighted the upcoming events to celebrate Earth Month. To read more about the city’s events, read the article on page B2.

Malibu/Lost Hills Sgt. Chris Soderlund provided an update on the traffic, enforcement, and the recent fatalities that occurred last week. 

On March 29, at approximately 06:30 a.m., Dimitri Failla, 32, was struck and killed by a semi-truck on PCH near the intersection of Cross Creek Road. Failla died from blunt force injuries.

Malibu / Lost Hills Station Traffic Investigators, as well as LASD homicide detectives responded to the scene to investigate the cause of this incident and said the incident was a suicide. 

The driver of the semi-truck remained at the scene and was cooperating with detectives. Alcohol, drugs, and speed do not appear to be a factor, according to Soderlund.

“I feel for the family and the driver involved, he was delivering a load of fuel up to the Navy Base in Point Mugu, so he was just driving back,” Soderlund said.

On March 3, Tracy Vancura, 63, of Camarillo, was thrown from her vehicle in Malibu Canyon and found dead at the scene, according to the L.A. Department of Medical Examiner. Her vehicle plunged 150 feet over the side of the mountain road, and she was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead. No other vehicle was involved. The incident is still under investigation. 

On April 4, LASD pulled over three vehicles that were speeding on PCH. Soderlund said the vehicles were traveling 104 miles in a 55-mile zone. The vehicles were impounded for 30 days. 

After council updates, Planning Director Richard Mollica gave a brief update on the 2023 Annual Progress Report Regarding the Implementation of the City’s Housing Element. To view the report, visit malibucity.org/housingelement. 

The council received a report on the Classification and Total Compensation Study Results and the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Topanga Lagoon Restoration Project. 

The meeting ended just before 9 p.m.

The next City Council meeting is scheduled for April 22. 

Our Lady of Malibu students watch the Solar Eclipse on Monday

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Shades on, eyes up! Some little astronomers from Our Lady of Malibu rocked their eclipse glasses Monday, April 8, catching a peek at the solar eclipse! Photos Courtesy of Our Lady of Malibu.

Shades on, eyes up! Some little astronomers from Our Lady of Malibu rocked their eclipse glasses Monday, April 8, catching a peek at the solar eclipse! Photos Courtesy of Our Lady of Malibu.

The following incidents were reported between March 10 to March 12

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Samantha Bravo
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3/10
Vandalism
A vehicle parked near Cross Creek Road was broken into and vandalized. The victim said the damage was estimated to cost $3,000 to repair. There were no security cameras available for evidence.

3/11
Vandalism
A vehicle park near Carbon Canyon Road was broken into, and the windows were shattered. The victim heard her alarm go on at night and when they went to turn off the alarm, the victim found a hammer that did not belong to her on the passenger seat. The victim believes the suspect used a hammer to break into her vehicle. There are no security cameras available near her residence, but said the neighbors across the street may have security footage of the incident.

3/11
Grand Theft
A vehicle parked near Cross Creek Road was broken into, and a wallet and iPhone were stolen. The victim noticed the dents on the door prior to returning to the vehicle. The damage was estimated to cost $1,000 to repair.

3/12
Burglary
An estimated $3,800 worth of merchandise was stolen from Malibu Brewing Company. The victim said the suspect entered through the locker room and was seen taking items from their merchandise shelf. The suspect was described as a male, wearing tan shorts and black shoes. The security footage was submitted for evidence.

3/12
Vehicle burglary
A vehicle parked on Winding Way was broken into, and an estimated $2,850 worth of belongings were stolen. The victim made sure their vehicle was locked before going hiking, but upon return, she noticed the front passenger window was shattered and their belongings were taken. The window was estimated to cost $800 to repair. There were no security cameras available for evidence.

Body found at Zuma Beach Thursday morning, death was due to a head injury

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At 7 a.m. this morning, the body of an elderly male, around 70-years-old, was found at Zuma Beach by an LA County Beaches and Harbor maintenance employee. The individual was found with a head injury and was pronounced dead at the scene. According to Malibu/Lost Hills Sgt. Chris Soderlund, the medical examiner said the incident was a natural death. No evidence of foul play we’re found. Soderlund said the person appeared to be a homeless individual. 

Photo was a screenshot of a video from the incident.

Calendar for the week of 4/11

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Photo By Samantha Bravo/TMT.


THURS, APRIL 11

SILVER FOX WALK

Each month, staff will guide participants on a walk through one of Malibu’s parks or hiking trails. This will be a beginner’s-level walk. RSVP required. Instructed by Community Services Department staff. This month’s walk is at Malibu Bluffs Park from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the next one is May 9 at Solstice Canyon Road. For more info, visit malibucity.org/calendar.

THURS, APRIL 11

MALIBU LIBRARY SPEAKER SERIES AT PEPPERDINE: LA TIMES REPORTER ROSANNA XIA 

The City of Malibu, Pepperdine University, and LA County Library are partnering to host a special Earth Month Malibu Library Speaker Series on April 11 featuring Los Angeles Times environmental reporter Rosanna Xia, discussing how environmental journalists are writing about climate change. Xia will discuss lessons learned on how to turn complex issues into memorable and deeply felt stories. She will also introduce her new book, “California Against the Sea,” and share insights from her award-winning reporting on sea level rise. On Thursday, April 11, at 7 p.m. at Pepperdine’s Elkins Auditorium at Pepperdine University. (enter Seaver Drive at Malibu Canyon Road). An RSVP is not required to attend this free event. For parking information, call the Malibu Library at (310) 456-6438.

APRIL 13 AND 14

MALIBU ART ASSOCIATION SPRING FLING ART SHOW

The Malibu Art Association Spring Fling Art Show will take place on April 13 and 14 at 3728 Cross Creek Road from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy music, food, drinks, and of course, art. This is in conjunction with and sponsored by Surf Canyon. For more information, visit www.surfcanyon.co/.

THURS, APRIL 17

SEMINAR AT TRACY PARK GALLERY

Eden Mansions Presents: Investing in Spain

You are invited to Nick Söderblom’s investment seminar on April 17 at 6 p.m. at Tracy Park Gallery Malibu Colony Plaza, 23823 Malibu Road Suite 700, Malibu. For more information, call (424) 279-0147.

THURS, APRIL 18

EMILY SHANE FOUNDATION ANNUAL FUNDRAISER WINGS OVER MALIBU

The Emily Shane Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit charity based in Malibu and serving children across Los Angeles and Ventura counties, will be hosting its annual gala spring fundraiser Wings Over Malibu on the evening of Thursday, April 18, directly over the waves in the Ocean Room at Duke’s Restaurant in Malibu. The gala’s proceeds will benefit the foundation’s SEA (Successful Educational Achievement) Program, which empowers underserved, disadvantaged middle schoolers at risk of academic failure by providing them with intensive and individualized academic tutoring and mentorship. Highlights of Wings Over Malibu 2024 include a live auction, an online silent auction, exclusive wines by The Narcissist Wine Company, delicious appetizers, and the popular local band Little Dume, presenting an acoustic set. Members of the Malibu Middle Orchestra will serenade guests as they arrive. Tickets will be available for purchase at emilyshane.org as of March 18.

SAT, APRIL 20

DOCUMENT SHRED DAY

Drop off any documents in need of shredding on Saturday, April 20, at Malibu City Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until the truck is full. This is a drive-thru event, so residents will not be able to wait and watch the bin be shredded. Participants are strongly encouraged to remain in their vehicles. All shredded material will be recycled. Protect yourself against identity theft and fraud by disposing of old records properly. Securely dispose of personal/business records. Limit of five boxes (or five 13-gallon bags) per household. Acceptable items include: 

  • Tax forms and bank statements
  • Pay stubs
  • Checkbooks
  • Insurance policy information
  • Medical information
  • Legal files
  • Utility bills
  • Credit card statements
  • Credit card offers
  • Receipts and invoices
  • Investment records

MON, APRIL 22

WASTEWATER AND RECYCLED WATER RATE STUDY PUBLIC HEARING AT CITY HALL

The Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on wastewater and recycled water rates for the Civic Center Water Treatment Facility (Phase One) on Monday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall and virtually via Zoom. During the hearing, wastewater and recycled water rates will be established for Fiscal Years 2024-25, 2025-26, 2026-27 and 2027-28. If approved by the City Council, the proposed rate increases will be effective for services provided on or after July 1. For more information, visit the CCWTF Rates webpage www.malibucity.org/1059/Wastewater-Recycled-Water-Rates. 

TUES, APRIL 23

CITY TO HOST A FIRESCAPING WORKSHOP 

The city is hosting the West Basin Firescaping Workshop class on Tuesday, April 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Malibu City Hall, in partnership with the West Basin Municipal Water District, LA Waterworks, and the Los Angeles County Fire Department. This event is free and will allow Malibu residents to learn the benefits and techniques of fire-resistant landscaping for home improvement. Dinner will be included. 

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Protecting Your Home

• First Five Feet

• Defensible Space

• Fire-Resistant Plants

For more information and event registration, visit https://westbasin.org/firescaping.

SUN, APRIL 28

MALIBU DEMOCRATIC CLUB TO HOST HIKE AND LUNCH 

On Sunday, April 28, the Malibu Democratic Club is hosting a hike and lunch event. The hike begins at 10 a.m. at Charmlee Wilderness Park, 2577 Encinal Canyon Road. They will meet in the Charmlee Wilderness Park parking lot at 9:45 a.m., then gather for lunch at noon at Malibu Brewing Company, 30745 Pacific Coast Highway. (Each person is responsible for their own tab). You can attend one or both activities. RSVP Required at https://tinyurl.com/3eaeavw2. For more info go to Info@MalibuDemocraticClub.org. 

FRI, APRIL 26

CHARMLEE WILDERNESS PARK NIGHT HIKE

Discover the nighttime magic of Charmlee Wilderness Park on Friday, April 26, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. During the 90-minute hike, participants will learn about the nocturnal surroundings of the Santa Monica Mountains. Participants should feel comfortable walking on uneven terrain. Bring water, a headlamp or flashlight, appropriate shoes, and dress in layers. Reservations are required for this free event. The hike will be canceled in case of rain. For more information, visit the outdoor recreation webpage malibucity.org/1090/Outdoor-Recreation.  

SAT, APRIL 27

THE RIPPLE EFFECT: A GENERATIVE POETRY WORKSHOP

When things ripple, they emanate from a center and move outwards. Ripples are an unfolding interaction. In terms of poetry, poems “ripple out” from us and join the ripple of existing and yet-to-be-penned poems which creates a dialogue that continuously overlaps. Join us for a generative, poetry writing workshop where we will sit in the “ripple” of each other’s energies, read, and discuss poems to stimulate our imaginations, and write original poems from prompts provided in the workshop. This workshop is for everyone, regardless of ability level. Participants should bring a pen and a notepad! Led by Malibu Poet Laureate Nathan Hassall. The next workshop is on Saturday, April 27, from 2 to 4 p.m.

TUES, APRIL 30

COASTAL VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHOP (VIRTUAL)

Join the City of Malibu at the upcoming public workshop on Tuesday, April 30, at 3 p.m., on Zoom to provide your feedback and discuss the next steps on the Coastal Vulnerability Assessment and projected impacts of sea level rise. Visit the virtual link to access the meeting. The recording of the first virtual workshop presenting technical results is available at Virtual Workshop Recording. Access the draft Coastal Vulnerability Assessment report, interactive GIS map, and additional information on our Malibu Coastal webpage (malibucity.org/859/Coastal). For inquiries, call (310) 456-2489, ext. 390, or email mbuilding@malibucity.org.

ONGOING

FARMERS MARKET

The Malibu Farmers Market returns to the Library Plaza on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., located at 23555 Civic Center Way, adjacent to the library. For updates, follow up on instagram @malibufarmersmarket.

WEEDING DAY AT POINT DUME NATURE PRESERVE

Get your hands dirty and feel good doing your part! This event held every second Wednesday of the month is to remove invasive plant species by hand-pulling. Bring gardening gloves, water, a hat, and sunscreen! Parking available at Point Dume Entrance (Limited two-hour free parking), Westward Beach County Parking Lot (hourly rate), and Westward Beach Road (free).

BRIDGE GROUP

If you have never played bridge, here is your chance to learn! Beginners and experienced players are welcome to play with this relaxed bridge group every Friday at the Malibu Senior Center from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. A friendly and welcoming long-standing group welcomes all levels of players. Led by volunteer Vin Joshi.

KNITTING

Join the City of Malibu’s Community Service Department and Sheila Rosenthal for a knitting workshop that takes place on Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. This program is a welcoming gathering space for fiber artists that fosters community through open stitch. Make a scarf, hat, blanket, or homemade gift. No experience necessary. Please bring size eight needles and one skein of yarn. This is an ongoing, drop-in program. Instructed by Sheila Rosenthal.  

RELAXING THROUGH COLORING

The art of coloring activates different areas of the brain, using logic, forming colors, and creativity. Join this free, unstructured program. Instructed by Judy Merrick. Complimentary program. Visit malibucity.org for dates and times. 

STRETCH AND STRENGTH

Participants will focus on increasing flexibility, balance, circulation, and muscle tone while learning to relax through breathing techniques. Bring yoga blocks and a mat. Instructed by Marsha Cooper. $5 per class. Visit malibucity.org for dates and times. 

Rain or shine: Easter celebrated in Malibu 

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The Easter Bunny hands out some plastic eggs during Easter on the Green at Trancas Country Mart on March 30. Photos courtesy Celeste Csato Grundman of Malib

Locals enjoy visits with the Easter Bunny, great egg hunts and petting bunnies at holiday gatherings

By Barbara Burke

Special to The Malibu Times

With his big, big floppy ears and giving everyone big, big hugs, the Easter Bunny stole the show at Easter on the Green, Trancas Country Mart’s annual Easter celebration on March 30. Attendees were delighted that Mother Nature provided a respite from the rain just in time for the event to begin.

“We have been coming to Easter on the Green since the girls were babies and we look forward to it every year,” Malibuite Celeste Csato Grundman said. “It’s such a wonderful event to bring the community together. We love seeing our friends and meeting new people.”

As wee ones scurried about amidst the marvelous mayhem carrying Easter baskets and hunting for eggs, adults tried to keep up and snap a few photos for posterity. Older children adroitly vied for the colorful eggs, darting about to grab as many as possible, but the littlest also garnered their share in the spoils.

Ciel Grundman, 6, and Soleil Grundman, 4, hang out with the Easter Bunny during Easter on the Green at Trancas Country Mart on March 30. Photos courtesy Celeste Csato Grundman of Malibu.

A smiling, victorious little girl sporting a colorful and adorable unicorn basket stopped to count her colorful winnings – blue, yellow, pink, green, and purple eggs – what a haul!

Soon, they were off to explore the various games. Tic tac toe, duck hunt, cornhole, and bowling. The choices of activities were all so interesting. The littler attendees shyly observed the older children so they would know how to play each game. Soon they had the hang of it and were holding their own.

“Look at all the kids coming together to enjoy this event!” Sean Newhouse exclaimed as his son Dylan, 9, adeptly played the duck hunt game.

Carolina Londono heartily agreed, saying, “I think it’s really lovely to feel the warmth of the community and to get together and be on common ground with everyone and to enjoy the children’s innocence.”

Little Lily Johnson shared her perspective about the whole gathering, saying, “It’s really fun because my friends are here and I get to spend time with my grandparents, my mom and dad, and my sissy!”

Other small attendees also enjoyed the experience.

“I liked when I hugged the Easter bunny and when I went bowling with the Easter Bunny and my friends!” Soleil Grundman, 4 said. Her older sister,  Ciel Grundman, 6, chimed in, saying, “I liked it when I almost scored a goal in cornhole. I also liked it when I hugged the Easter bunny. I really liked the singing and music!”

The Easter Bunny himself shared his input, leaning in closely to the journalist to say, “The Easter Bunny is having the best time ever hopping around Trancas Country Market and bringing the children Easter cheer!” Shaking his long, floppy ears around and hopping up and down, he joyfully added, “Let’s all have a great holiday!”

Sharing greetings of “Happy Easter!”, families slowly departed, with moms and dads carrying sleepy wee ones who seemed very ready for their naps — no doubt they were enjoying sweet dreams remembering their wonderful experience at one of Malibu’s favorite Spring events.

On Easter Sunday, little ones carefully crafted Easter baskets at their Sunday school classes at Malibu United Methodist Church. Carefully drawing flowers and other decorations and sitting amidst stickers galore, the little artists were waiting with great anticipation for the church service to end so that they could get on with the business of the day — the annual Easter egg hunt! Little Emmanuel Rodriguez, 4, showed his little basket off, as did Aaeelia Delgado, 4, who shared that she had butterflies, dinosaurs, flowers, rainbows, and beautiful eggs adorning her basket. 

Soon, it was time to chase after the eggs, an event moved into the church sanctuary to accommodate the weather. A bevy of bouncing, bubbly children found all the beautiful eggs amidst the altar’s floral arrangements, in the pews and under the pews and, well, everywhere! 

Across town little Sylvie Denenberg, 4, and other children had some fun facetime with bunnies on show at Malibu Farm on the pier. “I like to feed them carrots!” Sylvie announced to no one in particular as she tried to coax a recalcitrant rabbit to take nibbles from the vegetable.

As the afternoon wore on, Malibuites commented that another Easter day full of that silly Easter rabbit hopping all over town had come and gone, leaving children and adults alike with wonderful memories and, of course, wonderful chocolates and Easter treats!

Waves men’s tennis knocks off two WCC opponents

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Pepperdine men's tennis player Edward Winter reacts after winning a point. The Waves men's tennis squad defeated two West Coast Conference opponents last weekend. Photo by Kyle Cajero.

Pepperdine pulls off two sweeps ahead of April 14 doubleheader against San Francisco and Portland

The Pepperdine Waves men’s tennis team snagged two wins in the West Coast Conference last weekend. 

The Waves defeated rival Loyola Marymount University on April 6 at the LMU Tennis Center and then knocked off Santa Clara the next day at the Ralphs-Strauss Tennis Center on Pepperdine’s campus. 

Both victories were 4-0 sweeps. The Waves head into their April 14 home doubleheader against WCC competitors San Francisco and Portland with a 9-10 overall record and 3-1 record in the WCC. The Waves play San Francisco at 10 a.m. and Portland at 2 p.m. 

The Waves won all three doubles matches when their tandems secured wins on courts two and three at the same time. Linus Carlsson Halldin and George Davis won their matchup 6-4 and Chris Papa and Zach Stephens notched a 6-4 win also. Additionally, Pietro Fellin and Edward Winter defeated their opponents. 

The Waves dominated in singles play also. Robert Shelton won 6-3, 6-0, and Winter won 6-3, 6-3. 

Stephens secured the win with a 6-4, 6-2 triumph. Carlsson Halldin, Davis, and Fellin were all winning their matches when Pepperdine’s victory was in the books. 

The Waves win over Santa Clara was also dominant. 

Fellin, Winter, and Stephens won in singles after Papa and Stephens secured the doubles point with a 6-2 win. 

Five of six Waves won their first set in singles play. 

Winter won his matchup 7-5, 6-1. Fellin won 6-3, 6-1, and Stephens won 6-3, 6-4. Carlsson Halldin, Davis, and Shelton’s matches went unfinished since Pepperdine had already notched the win. 

Waves baseball team defeats Pacific in three-game series

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The Pepperdine Waves baseball team celebrates during their win over Pacific. Photp by Morgan Cheatham.

Catcher Andrew Savage hits team’s first grand slam this season, leads Pepperdine to first victory

Pepperdine Waves baseball player Andrew Savage knocked one out of the park in a grand way on March 23. 

The junior catcher smashed his first home run of the season and his squad’s first grand slam of their 2024 campaign in the sixth inning of the Waves’ matchup against the Pacific Tigers. Savage’s four-run homer gave Pepperdine a 7-4 lead in the contest that ended up a 13-6 victory at Pepperdine’s Eddy D. Field Stadium. 

Savage’s grand slam happened in an inning full of highlights for the Waves, which also included two successful bunts and a handful of singles that had the bases loaded for Pepperdine most of the inning. The squad scored eight runs after Pacific started the inning with three runs. 

The Waves took two out of three from the Tigers in the home series.

Pacific won the first game 9-6 on the first day. Pepperdine won the last game 11-4. 

Graduate student Brady Renck, an infielder, went 3-for-5 at the plate with two RBIs in the eighth inning in the opening game of the series. Corwin Hemmingsen, a freshman utility player, went 2-for-5 with an RBI. Redshirt junior Luke Pemberton, an outfielder, went 2-for-4 with one run scored. 

Savage wasn’t the only Wave with a hot bat in their first win of the series. He went 3-for-5 with five RBIs and two runs. Renck went 4-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs, and an inside-the-park home run. Hemmingsen, serving as the designated hitter, went 5-for-5 with a RBI. 

Pepperdine scored six runs in the third inning and tallied three runs in the eighth in order to win the third game of the series. 

Senior infielder Charles Masino hit his first homer of the season for an RBI, while senior outfielder Conner Bradshaw went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBIs. Julian Nunez, a junior infielder, went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBIs.

Pepperdine played at CSU Bakersfield on Tuesday, March 26. The Waves begin a three-game series against Loyola Marymount on Thursday, March 28. On April 2, they host Long Beach State. 

The Waves had a 7-17 record at press time. They have beaten Utah, UC Santa Barbara, UC Riverside, CSU Bakersfield, and Tulane this season. 

Pepperdine tennis, volleyball players garner weekly recognitions

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Pepperdine's Linus Carlsson Halldin (left) and George Davis were named the WCC Doubles Team of the Week. Photo by Kyle Cajero.

The Waves enter their matchup against San Francisco on Friday with a 10-3 record

Five Pepperdine Waves athletes scooped up weekly honors from their respective conferences last week. 

Waves freshman setter Ryan Graves was named the MPSF Offensive Player of the Week.
Pepperdine’s Linus Carlsson Halldin (left) and George Davis were named the WCC Doubles Team of the Week. Photo by Kyle Cajero.
Janie Tjen (left) and Savannah Broadus were named the WCC Doubles Team of the Week. Photo by Kyle Cajero.

Men’s volleyball player Ryan Graves was named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Offensive Player of the Week on March 18. The next day, the West Coast Conference placed the Doubles Team of the Week honor on two Waves tennis pairs. Women’s tennis players Savannah Broadus and Janice Tjen and men’s players Carlsson Halldin and George Davis were named the conference’s top duos in their sports on March 19.

Graves, a freshman setter, seized his first offensive weekly honor from the MPSF five days after leading the Waves to a 3-1 victory over the 11th-ranked USC Trojans and then a sweep over the Concordia Golden Eagles on March 16. Graves, from Irvine, had 47 assists, tying a career high, in the triumph over the Trojans. His passing helped Pepperdine achieve a .358 hitting percentage. Against Concordia, Graves served up 37 assists and 10 digs as Pepperdine registered a .513 hitting percentage. 

Graves averaged 12 assists and 2 digs a set in the two matches. Pepperdine had an average .423 hitting percentage with 14.86 kills a set.

Graves tallied 47 assists, 3 digs, 2 blocks, 1 ace, and 2 kills in Pepperdine’s 3-2 loss to the BYU Cougars on March 22. The next day, BYU beat Pepperdine in five sets again. Graves rang up 38 assists, 6 digs, 2 kills, and 1 block. 

The Waves enter their Saturday matchup against USC with a 16-7 record. 

Broadus, a junior, and Tjen, a senior, have now won the WCC Doubles Team of the Week award five times this season. The duo, who are the country’s second-ranked doubles team, garnered the honor after staging a come-from-behind victory over the 14th-ranked doubles team, Hannah Viller Moeller and Mao Mushika of California, on March 17. The 7-6 (3) win pushed Broadus and Tjen’s record to 9-0 this season. 

The Pepperdine pair came back to force the California twosome into a tiebreak. Viller Moeller and Mushika took a 3-0 lead, but Tjen and Broadus stormed back to tie the match and then used their rackets to register four consecutive points to give the Waves the doubles point in their 6-1 victory over California. 

Broadus and Tjen have an overall record of 20-1 this year. Their only loss was in the semifinals of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association National Fall Championship last November. 

Broadus and Tjen defeated 15th-ranked duo Emma Charney and Eryn Cayetano 6-3 in Pepperdine’s 4-0 win over USC on March 24. The Waves enter their matchup against San Francisco on Friday with a 10-3 record. 

Halldin, a sophomore, and Davis, a graduate student, won the WCC’s weekly doubles award on the men’s side after grabbing an upset win over Max Westphal and Nicolas Kotzen of Columbia, the 22nd-ranked doubles team in the country, on March 13. The win was the Waves pair’s first win over a top 25 duo this season. 

Halldin and Davis downed Harvard’s Cooper Williams and Ronan Jachuck 6-3 two days after the win over the Columbia pair. The Pepperdine twosome’s wins resulted in them garnering their first-ever WCC weekly recognition. 

Halldin and Davis were beaten 6-4 by Cesar Bouchelaghem and Dzianis Zharyn in Pepperdine’s 4-3 defeat of Washington on March 21. On March 24 in the Waves’ 4-0 victory over Gonzaga, the two beat Sasha Trkulja and Matthew Hollingworth 6-3.

The Waves have a 7-9 record heading into their match against San Diego on Saturday. 

Volunteers needed for Point Dume Nature Preserve weeding day 

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On Wed, Aug. 9, members of Poison Free Malibu and CA State Parks representatives gathered at the Point Dume Natural Preserve to remove poisonous weeds. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT.

Get your hands dirty and feel good doing your part! This event held every second Wednesday of the month is to remove invasive plant species by hand-pulling. Bring gardening gloves, water, a hat, and sunscreen! Parking available at Point Dume Entrance (Limited two-hour free parking), Westward Beach County Parking Lot (hourly rate), and Westward Beach Road (free). To sign up visit, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E49A9AD2FAB9-monthly1?useFullSite=true#/

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