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Sharks girls soccer senior tandem thankful for 12th-grade campaign 

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McKenzie Jackson
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Co-captains Charli Clark and Samantha Rodgers say they ‘aren’t going down without a fight’

Malibu High girls soccer players Charli Clark and Samantha Rodgers had a few moments of reflection and thankfulness with the teammates before they ran onto the pitch at Malibu High School for their senior night match against Channel Islands on Jan. 31. 

The senior co-captains gave emotional pep talks to their fellow Sharks on the sideline. 

Clark, the team’s goalkeeper, told her teammates she was proud of them.

“All of them worked hard this year,” she recalled. “They made my senior year special. Tears started going down my face because I was so sad. It really hit me that this was my last game. This was the last time I would be with all these people playing.”

Rodgers, a midfielder, told her teammates she had a fun time lacing up her cleats with them and reflected on the impact her father, Chris Rodgers, had on her youth soccer years. 

“It was sad also,” she said. “My parents were there, and my dad is the person that pushed me to do sports. He took me to every soccer practice. I thanked him because I couldn’t have done it without him.” 

The Sharks closed their season with a loss on senior night and finished their 2023-24 campaign with a 3-14-1 record. However, the squad’s lone two seniors’ feelings about their teammates and being Malibu soccer players isn’t slightly dampened. 

Rodgers, 18, cherished her time wearing a Malibu jersey.

“The actual sport — playing soccer — is fun, but it was more about the people I was playing with,” she explained. “I got to know so many people and have so many friendships. High school soccer is also a commitment. Years from now, I’ll look back and be grateful that I played.” 

Clark, 17, described the Sharks as a tight-knit group. 

On Senior Night Jan. 31, the Malibu High girls soccer team honored seniors Charli Clark, the goalkeeper in pink jersey, and Samantha Rogers (No. 4, next to Clark). Photos Courtesy of Josie Kletter.

“When I look back in a few years, I’ll remember being part of such a fun family full of love and support,” she stated. “On Senior Night, everyone was sad. Sammy and I were sad to be leaving, but everyone was so supportive and so loving. It was such a nice goodbye. Everyone hoped to see us do well in whatever we do next.”

The 12th-graders noted that Malibu’s best games of the season were their 3-2 victory over Beacon Hill on Nov. 16 and their 6-2 dominance of Nordhoff on Dec. 15. 

Clark said the Sharks were “together as a whole” in the win over the Rangers. 

“It gave us all a boost of confidence,” she said. 

Clark added that sophomore Ava Niccol made a beautiful pass to her classmate Carmen Brunel that resulted in one of the Sharks’ scores that game.

“It was so amazing to see,” Clark remembered. Her personal highlights, Clark noted, are several dive saves she made.

Malibu played as a team to beat Beacon Hill, said Rodgers. 

“We all communicated well,” she said. “Even if we are losing, it’s not going to be easy. We aren’t going down without a fight.” 

Rodgers said Clark is a vocal leader. 

“She is a teammate on and off the field,” Rodgers said, noting how Clark, a center-back in previous high school seasons, moved to goalkeeper this year because the Sharks didn’t have one. “She stepped up. That is a big thing to do for the team.” 

Clark said Rodgers has a fun vibe.

“She is a great team player,” she said. “She is willing to put in the work. She is so much fun to play with.”

Planning Commission approves Lechuza Beach project without restroom facility

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Samantha Bravo
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The stairs leading to Lechuza Beach are shown. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT

The commission approved Southern California Edison’s permits for the replacements of four deteriorated power poles 

On Monday night’s Planning Commission meeting, the first item addressed was the Lechuza Beach Public Access Improvement Project Coastal Development Permit. After an hour discussion, the commission approved the proposal without a restroom facility. 

The proposal includes improving accessibility with the installation of a new ADA accessible single-stall restroom, onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS), gate, access improvements, ADA van parking space and access aisle, and reconstruction of existing view platforms and staircases. The proposal also includes a conditional use permit for an OWTS and leachfield to be located on separate properties, variances for locating public access improvements on a steep slope, for a reduction in the blufftop setback, and for retaining wall heights in excess of six feet, and a sign permit for the installation of informational signs. 

This project was previously addressed at the Feb. 20 Planning Commission meeting. The main concern was the restroom but additional concerns were expressed regarding emergency evacuation access for residents and visitors, vehicle and pedestrian public safety on West Sea Level Drive, and non-native landscaping in the proposed development area.

In summary, the Planning Commission expressed five primary issues with the project as proposed on Feb. 20. 

1. Relocate the restroom building or remove it from the project entirely due to public view impacts, scenic and visual impacts, and potential for public safety and environmental hazards from wave action.

2. If the restroom were to remain in the project and depending on its location, the applicant should be required to post a bond for removal after the 25-year design life or if damaged by wave action, whichever occurs first.

3. Require all public access gates to open automatically in the event of a power outage to provide emergency egress for residents and visitors to Lechuza Beach.

4. Widen the West Sea Level Drive paved roadway to provide safer vehicle and pedestrian access between Broad Beach Road and the public access location at the base of West Sea Level Drive.

5. Remove ornamental/non-native planting (ice plant) near the bottom of East Sea Level Drive in the project development area and replant with native vegetation. 

This 782 page report can be seen on the city’s website: https://www.malibucity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/6594?fileID=60277.

After public comment, MRCA Costal Project Special Council Elena Eger attended the meeting via Zoom to answer any questions.

Commissioner Skylar Peak asked what MRCA would do if the gate closed and locked during a power outage or wildfire. 

“Not knowing the circumstances of the next emergency, I think it is our policy to try to get there and open up gates, and that’s as reasonable and as practical,” Eger said.

Eger said they will have their officials open the gate if it’s safe for them to do so. She also said the residents will have the code so they may be able to open the gates for anyone need to get through.

Chair Craig Hill said his main concern wasn’t mentioned in the staff report in regard to the concrete and materials used in this project.

The commission motioned to approve the project without a restroom facility. 

The commission approved four Coastal Development Permits for the replacements of four deteriorated Southern California Edison power poles and install a new 34-foot-tall wooden guy pole to support an existing utility pole within the public right-of-way located at 3016.5 Malibu Canyon Road.

The Planning Commission approved Coastal Development Permit No. 24-006 and Demolition Permit No. 24-010. A previously approved application for the construction of a new guest house, garage, onsite wastewater treatment system and associated improvements, and partial demolition of an existing accessory structure. The motion passed.

The commission approved Coastal Development Permit No. 22-050. An application for a new single-family residence, detached second unit, art studio, and associated development with the condition to remove the fencing parallel to the creek. The motion passed. 

The next Planning Commission meeting is on April 15 at the Council Chambers.

Discussion on Next Week’s City Council | April 8

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Samantha Bravo
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Ceremonial/Presentations: 

  1. Presentation on California State Parks Fire Defense Program.

New Items: 

  1. Professional Services Agreement with Managed Career Solutions.
  2. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with The People Concern for 3-Year Extension
  3. Zuma Foundation Inc. Insurance.
  4. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc.
  5. Annual Progress Report Regarding the Implementation of the City’s Housing Element First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Konica Minolta for certain digitizing the City’s Human Resource’s records.

Ordinances and Public Hearings:

  1. None.

Old Business:

  1. None.

New Business: 

  1. Classification and Total Compensation Study Results.
  2. City Comment Letter for Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Topanga Lagoon Restoration Project.

Council Items: 

  1. None.

To view the full City Council Agenda, visit malibucity.org/virtualmeetings.

LA County Sheriff’s Liaison Sgt. Christopher Soderlund hits one year in Malibu

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Judy Abel
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LA County Sheriff's Liaison Sgt. Christopher Soderland, who just completed a full year at the job, said Malibu is making strides toward becoming a safer city. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT

16-year LASD veteran gives update on safety, crime, and homelessness, says statistics improving locally

With just one year on the job as Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Malibu liaison, Sgt. Christopher Soderlund said Malibu is turning a corner toward being a safer city with the help of concerned residents.

The 39-year-old sergeant said despite a difficult year with deaths on Pacific Coast Highway, including a suicide traffic collision March 29, safety on the roadway should be improving with extra patrols by LASD and the California Highway Patrol. 

“We’ve seen the dangers on PCH that came to a head with the deaths of the four Pepperdine students in October. Since then the city, Sheriff’s Department, and various public agencies have been collaborating trying to make PCH safer,” Soderlund said. “We know residents have been beating the drum to make PCH safer and I just didn’t realize how long they had been demanding change.” 

The 16-year LASD veteran has only been assigned to the local Malibu/Lost Hills Station for four years. He’s since been immersed in safety studies and “taken a deep dive” into the statistics on collisions, injuries and fatalities and “how deadly the road is.”

Soderlund’s first year as liaison has been challenging, but he said, “I think we have really made a difference on PCH since the deaths of the Pepperdine students. We’ve put enforcement at the forefront and education through social media and I hope citizens are seeing the difference we’re making.” 

The sheriff’s department has issued 1,340 more moving violations on PCH in 2023 than in 2022.

“Having more enforcement will lead to more citations, but honestly it’s a drop in the bucket because Malibu is 21 miles long and we only have so many deputies and CHP officers out at a time. We can’t be everywhere at once,” Soderlund commented. “Speeding is our number one focus right now. I wish we had more officers, but we’re doing the best we can with what we have.”

A success Soderlund pointed to is that the homeless count in Malibu is dramatically lower. From a high of more than 100 unhoused individuals last year there are now 51. During the pandemic, as many as 200 unhoused people were in Malibu. 

“We’ve made a real impact collaborating with the city’s outreach team, the Sheriff’s HOST (Homeless Outreach Services Team), and other nonprofits,” said the sergeant. 

Soderlund attends the Malibu Public Safety meetings and gives statistics on local crime. The stats have improved under his watch. 

“Year over year from 2023 compared to 2022, crime is down 1.7 percent overall in Malibu,” he said. “There was a significant reduction in grand thefts and petty thefts.”

“We’re rolling out our Real Time Disaster and Crime Center,” Soderlund reminded. The LASD initiative is a registry system where businesses and private residences can enroll their cameras into a system. If a crime occurs, LASD can pull up a map that indicates what cameras are registered in the area. Then through the registry messages are sent asking camera owners to check their feeds and upload suspicious footage. Those wishing to register their cameras can go to www.connectlosangelescounty.org. There is no cost and sharing does not mean the department will have access to your cameras.

“I think that the cooperation between the city, Sheriff’s Department and everybody involved in public agencies are working very effectively,” Soderlund stated. “I know sometimes there’s a lot of bureaucracy and red tape, but our captain, Jennifer Seetoo, she is an innovator who thinks outside the box. She is a real go-getter on trying to effect change as soon as possible. I’m following her lead. She is very determined and I think it shows in the collaboration between everybody. We are effecting change and so the credit has to go to everybody involved because without everybody’s participation and collaboration none of this could be possible. So, I’d like to thank everybody involved.”

And the Malibu liaison would encourage more people to get involved by becoming an LA County Sheriff’s deputy. The LASD Malibu substation, located at the Santa Monica College Malibu campus, is still not open due to staffing shortages. 

“We are actively hiring. If anyone wants to apply they can go online to LASD.org,” Soderlund said. “Tell your family, tell your friends. It’s a great job. Great benefits, great pay and we need everybody we can.”

Letter to the Editor: 21 Miles-Petition for Safety Improvements and Educational Initiatives on the Pacific Coast Highway

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Dear Editor, 

This is being submitted to keep at the forefront of the community. If you haven’t already signed the petition, please consider doing so. On April 3, 2010, Emily Rose Shane was tragically killed along PCH, and now, 14 years later, we are still seeking justice and awareness.

To the City Council of Malibu, County of Los Angeles, State of California:

As concerned citizens, we write this petition to express our deep concern over the safety issues surrounding the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). Year after year, we have witnessed an increasing number of crashes and incidents that pose a risk to human lives and the tranquility of our community. We strongly believe it is time to put human life and safety first.

On Tuesday, the 17th of October, four young women, Niamh Rolston, 20, Peyton Stewart, 21, Asha Weir, 21, and Deslyn Williams, 21, all in the prime of their lives, were brutally killed by a speeding driver while standing outside their sorority house on a stretch of Pacific Coast Highway that is within the City of Malibu, known to the locals as “Dead Man’s Curve.”

This is not the first preventable tragedy along this stretch of PCH. On April 3, 2010, my 13-year-old daughter, Emily Rose Shane, was intentionally struck and killed while walking home after a sleepover along PCH. She was doing everything right as a pedestrian. Emily was the light of my life, and her loss has haunted me every day of my life since then. 

Shortly after I lost my daughter, I met with a Caltrans Traffic Engineer who acknowledged that the stretch of PCH where she was hit was unsafe for pedestrians, and I detailed suggested changes. Nothing was ever done.  

In September 2015, the PCH Pedestrian Safety Project released a report commissioned by the State of California detailing many improvements needed along PCH to address safety concerns. This report was 100 pages long. Most of these changes were never implemented. 

The truth is PCH is designed to be dangerous, with cars allowed to park next to wide, high-speed roads, pedestrians walking without sidewalks, and cyclists riding alongside these fast-moving vehicles without protection. To access the beaches, pedestrians run across PCH with no other safe way to cross. 

As a result, people continue to be seriously injured or killed. Per UC Berkeley’s Transportation Injury Mapping System, in the last 10 years (2013-2022), on the 21 miles of PCH that are within Malibu City limits, there have been 44 fatalities and 2009 people injured. The single most significant factor in these fatalities is speeding. 100 percent of these fatalities were preventable. You can see more about the dangers of PCH and the lives lost by visiting the website 21milesinmalibu.com

The lack of action to remedy the dangers of the Pacific Coast Highway is no longer acceptable. We demand that: 

1. On an immediate basis, CalTrans needs to reduce the speed limit along the 21 miles of PCH within Malibu city limits to speeds appropriate for roads with businesses, residential homes, pedestrians, and cyclists. In addition, they need to install quick-build traffic calming measures to protect pedestrians and cyclists on this road. 

2. For the long-term solution, CalTrans needs to provide a comprehensive proposal on how to make all sections of PCH safer for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists with an exact timeline for implementation and a start date for construction that is no longer than 1 year from the date of this petition. 

3. The City of Malibu must immediately increase traffic enforcement along PCH to slow down unsafe drivers until CalTrans can implement the changes to PCH. 

4. In addition, Malibu needs to launch a flanking education and awareness campaign to encourage those driving through PCH and those living in and around Malibu to drive responsibly and at safe speeds. 

We call for decisive action to make the Pacific Coast Highway safer for everyone. These measures will go a long way in protecting human lives and enhancing the safety of our community.

We trust in the City Council’s commitment to the safety and well-being of its residents and look forward to seeing positive changes on the Pacific Coast Highway. To lead us in bringing the county and the state to create the changes.

Michel Shane, Malibu 

Calendar for the week of April 4

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Samantha Bravo
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THURS, APRIL 4

WILDFIRE AND DISASTER INSURANCE ONLINE TOWN HALL

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, and the Las Virgenes-Malibu Council of Governments (LVMCOG) will host an online town hall meeting to discuss wildfire and disaster insurance on Thursday, April 4, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Hear from the experts about how California is addressing the homeowner insurance crisis and how you can navigate the tools to help you get coverage for fires, floods, and earthquakes. Free with RSVP. Register for the Zoom event at us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9OLNwviLQ8CGfdzJJB6kMQ#/registration. 

SAT, APRIL 6

MALIBU ART ASSOCIATION PRESENTS: SPRING FLING

This showcase of art is inspired and curated by local artists. It is a wonderful opportunity to be enlightened, inspired and purchase new artwork for your collection! At the Malibu Bungalows on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event is free to attend. Please register in advance to display art. 

SAT, APRIL 6 AND APRIL 7

24TH ANNUAL CHUMASH DAY POWWOW AND INTERNATIONAL GATHERING AT MALIBU BLUFFS PARK

The City of Malibu will host the 24th Annual Chumash Day Powwow and Intertribal Gathering at Malibu Bluffs Park (24250 Pacific Coast Highway) on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7. The community is encouraged to attend the festive cultural celebration honoring Malibu’s original residents and First Americans, the Chumash. This family-friendly cultural festival is free and open for all to attend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. No on-site event parking. Parking is available off-site, with free shuttle rides available to Malibu Bluffs Park. General off-site parking and complimentary shuttle at 23575 Civic Center Way. ADA off-site parking and complimentary shuttle at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road.

WED, APR 10

SEA SAVE FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER FEATURES ONLINE SCUBA TRIPS

The Sea Save Foundation, a nonprofit protecting our oceans by raising awareness of marine ecosystems and advancing international public policy, is holding an online auction of 45 scuba packages to the most exotic locations on Earth, including Mexico, the Caribbean, Fiji, Maldives, Indonesia, Philippines, Truk, the Solomon Islands, and more, all generously donated by the top names in diving. The auction is being held March 29 to April 10 at seasave.org/auction. 

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. The next one is on Thursday, April 11, at Malibu Bluffs Park, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 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 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.

THURS, APRIL 18

SEMINAR AT TRACY PARK GALLERY

Eden Mansions Presents: Investing in Spain

You are invited to Nick Söderblom’s investment seminar. On April 18th at 6 pm at Tracy Park Gallery Malibu Colony Plaza 23823 Malibu Rd Suite 700 Malibu 424-279-0147.

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 5 boxes (or 5 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, 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, 2024. For more information, visit the CCWTF Rates webpage https://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.

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 p.m. 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. 

Malibu Canyon reopens after last nights fatal incident

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Samantha Bravo
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Malibu Canyon has reopened after last nights closure due to a fatal collision.

The Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s station received a call at 5:30 p.m. after a vehicle went over the side of the canyon. California Highway Patrol and Malibu Search and Rescue responded to the incident.

A vehicle plunged 150 feet over the side of the mountain road. The driver, a women, age unknown, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead. More information will be provided when it becomes available. The incident is still being under investigated by CHP.

Watch for rocks and mudslides while on the canyon.

Malibu Canyon Closed due to fatal collision; use alt route

Malibu Canyon Closed due to fatal collision; use alt route

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Judy Abel
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Malibu Canyon Road is closed tonight, Wednesday April 3, from Civic Center Way to Piuma in both directions due to a fatal traffic incident. The Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s station received a call at 5:30 p.m. that a vehicle went over the side of the canyon. 
The incident involved a single vehicle driven by a woman with no other passengers. The car plunged 150 feet over the side of the mountain road. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead. Malibu Canyon is still blocked from Civic Center Way to Piuma while authorities wait for the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner to arrive on scene and for an investigation. Sheriffs deputies say they are unsure which direction the victim was driving or if speeding was involved. The California Highway Patrol will be investigating and determining how the vehicle lost control and careened over the canyon. No other information on the victim has been released. 

24th Annual Chumash Day Native American Powwow and Intertribal Gathering, April 6-7, at Malibu Bluffs Park

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The Malibu Times
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Photo by Devon Meyers/TMT.

The City of Malibu will host the 24th Annual Chumash Day Powwow and Intertribal Gathering at Malibu Bluffs Park (24250 Pacific Coast Highway) on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7. The community is encouraged to attend the festive cultural celebration honoring Malibu’s original residents and First Americans, the Chumash

Continuing a generations-long tradition of powwows in California, Native Americans will gather at Malibu Bluffs Park to sing, dance, socialize, and heal. The event will feature a variety of Native American arts and crafts, Native American tribal ceremonies, dances, special guest performances, and Chumash history storytelling. 

This family-friendly cultural festival is free and open for all to attend, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. No on-site event parking. Parking is available off-site, with free shuttle rides available to Malibu Bluffs Park. General off-site parking and complimentary shuttle: 23575 Civic Center Way. ADA off-site parking and complimentary shuttle: 23825 Stuart Ranch Road. For more information, contact the City of Malibu Community Services Department at (310) 317-1364 or visit MalibuCity.org/ChumashDay.

Pedestrian struck by tanker truck identified as Dimitri Failla, 32

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Samantha Bravo
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The Medical Examiner’s office identified Dimitri Failla, 32, died from blunt force injuries after being struck by a tanker truck last Friday morning.

On March 29, at approximately 06:30 a.m., Failla was struck and killed by a semitruck on Pacific Coast Highway, near the intersection of Cross Creek Road, Malibu, according to the LASD news release.

Malibu / Lost Hills Station Traffic Investigators, as well as LASD Homicide Detectives responded to the scene to investigate the cause of this incident. 

“At this time in the investigation, all evidence leads us to believe this incident is a suicide and not an accidental traffic collision; however, the investigation is ongoing,” the news release says.

Homicide Detectives arrived on the scene at 9:34 a.m.

According to the LASD, the semi-truck was traveling eastbound on Pacific Coast Highway in the number two lane, just east of Cross Creek Road. Failla was in the roadway and was subsequently struck by the semitruck. Failla was pronounced deceased at the scene by members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

The driver of the semitruck remained at the scene and is cooperating with detectives. Alcohol, Drugs, and Speed do not appear to be a factor.

LASD Homicide Detectives say pedestrian struck by semi truck, was a suicide

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