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Letter to the Editor: Continued Urgent Call for PCH Safety

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Dear Editor,

I am writing once again to express my concern for the safety of our community, and to implore The Malibu Times to continue its commendable efforts in fostering vital conversations on this critical issue. On Nov. 9, I penned my first letter to the editor, addressing the recent tragedies that have left an indelible mark on our community. The loss of the four Pepperdine students, whose memory we must honor, is an agonizing reminder of the urgency with which we need to advocate for change. Their lives were cut short, leaving a void that can never be filled, but their memories implore us to take concrete steps towards a safer future.

I am writing once again to emphasize that the discussions and awareness must persist. It is disheartening to observe that as time passes, the pain of losing these four young women seems to fade, and the outrage of the community diminishes. However, we cannot allow ourselves to become complacent or forget the need for change.

As a community, we are duty-bound to devise solutions that will protect our families and children. We must remain vigilant and persistent in our efforts. We cannot afford to stop fighting for change. Let us honor the memories of all those we have lost by becoming the driving force for change. The safety of our roads and the well-being of our community hinge upon our immediate action. We must not delay. I pledge to continue writing to raise awareness, and I hope that The Malibu Times will also keep this issue at the forefront of everyone’s minds.

Thank you for your dedication to our community and your commitment to fostering these essential conversations. Let us ensure that the legacy of these four young lives serves as a catalyst for positive change in Malibu.

Sherry Talon, Malibu 

Lyon Forever: ‘It’s not goodbye, it’s just see you soon’

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A "We love you Lyon" banner is hung in honor of Lyon Herron on Wildife Road in Point Dume. Herron, who was diagnosed with Gardner's syndrome, has decided to enter hospice care. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT

Proud Malibuite Lyon Herron has died at 31 after battling a rare disease, Gardner’s syndrome, for most of his life

By Barbara Burke

Special to The Malibu Times

“My baby traded in his broken body for golden wings this morning at 11:27,” Barbie Herron Conkling, mother of Malibu native Lyon Herron, 31, posted on social media on Dec. 17. “My mama heart is shattered but at the same time resting in peace with knowing that the suffering died alongside the body.” 

The accompanying heartwrenching, yet immensely inspirational image that Conkling posted depicted her tenderly embracing Lyon, embraced by the calming purity of white flowers as his spirit left our realm. It’s the most challenging way for a mother to say I’ll see you later instead of goodbye because Lyon preferred the former valediction.

Recently at the Malibu High School boutique, where she had a booth with items from her boutique Coconuthaus, Conkling told this reporter, “Lyon’s been fighting his disease since he was only 4 years old!” Despite all the battles, Conkling always has found the time to give back to the community that embraced her and Lyon as they persevered in his decades-long battles.

Lyon was diagnosed with Gardner’s syndrome, a rare disease that puts patients at risk for developing colorectal cancer and ongoing desmoid tumors. The disease is caused by a genetic abnormality. There is no cure, but symptoms can be managed. Lyon later developed stage 3 colon cancer and was treated with a variety of conventional and alternative treatment modalities. He’s endured dozens of surgeries, including the removal of a 6-pound tumor, stem cell therapy, immunotherapy and chemotherapy. He and Conkling traveled near and far for medical treatments, trying to find solutions or at least ease the relentless pain.

Lyon was an incessant warrior inspired by optimism and true grit, and his indefatigable mother and advocate confronted Lyon’s disease, buoyed by the support in our loving, caring community and the family’s close-knit tribe of those most close to them who did all that was possible to bolster them throughout their harrowing battles and the brief interludes when Lyon was well enough to pursue happiness. 

Lyon was, in a phrase, a man’s man.

Early in December, Lyon decided he wanted to end his battle his way. He announced that he was leaving palliative care and entering hospice. Taking to Instagram, he posted:

“So I’ve made the decision to move palliative care to hospice care. The suffering and pain has just gotten past the point of being able to handle it. For those of you that know me, you know that I have a very unique connection to death. I’ve been so close to it so many times and have literally been told that I wasn’t going to make it through the night more times than I can count.. I’m so comfortable with the end of this life’s journey that I honestly am welcoming the end with open arms. I don’t want anyone to mourn me when I pass, but to celebrate the life that I lived. I am so blessed and so grateful for the life that I’ve lived. I’ve been living on borrowed time for a very long time now and now, it’s my soul’s time to move on. I’m doing it the natural way so who knows how long it will take, but I want to thank each and every one of you for keeping me going through the toughest of times. Like I said, I am blessed. I love you all from the bottom of my heart and will always be here as a guardian angel to my loved ones. It’s not goodbye, it’s just see you soon. So excited to finally get to see my uncles who have passed before me. Adios friends.” 

His post was met with hundreds of supportive, loving responses.

“Lyon is departing this world exactly as he lived,” Conkling posted on Facebook at the time. “Full throttle till the very end.” 

​Early in his adulthood, Lyon became addicted to drugs and alcohol. However, warrior that he was, he later committed to sobriety. He once told interviewer Ashley Loeb Blassingame of “The Courage to Change,” a recovery podcast, “Anytime you cut into my body for a surgery, I grow a desmoid tumor in the same spot. I have a 99 percent regrowth rate on desmoids and then also on top of that, I’m non-receptive to 98 percent of the treatments in the world.”

He added, “I’m a big advocate of cancer research and am spreading awareness for it, for all cancer in general, but the misconception is that I have cancer and I don’t have cancer.” 

To be accurate, Lyon suffered from colon cancer and recovered. His Achilles heel was the inexorable recurrence of the painful desmoid tumors and their many, painful and complicated side effects.

Along the way, Lyon had interludes of relatively pain-free times and he made the most of them. He was a surfer, moto rider, photographer, cancer advocate and an entrepreneur — “Heaven Ain’t Ready,” his anti-cancer clothing line, has inspired Malibu and supporters worldwide for years. It even inspired his Malibu High School co-alum, Nathalie Touboul, who assists David Shore, a producer, writer, and creator of “The Good Doctor,” to write an episode inspired by Lyon. The episode aired on Jan. 23 in the B run of the “Quiet and Loud” segment.

Lyon was a member of a supportive, loving family and community. He was, in another phrase, a proud Malibuite.

“We’re four generations in Malibu and we’re five generations in West Los Angeles.” Lyon told Blassingame, adding that his great-grandfather built the third house on Pt. Dume. He also shared that his family home burned down in the Woolsey Fire. Wow! Not fair! Enough already!

For decades, as Lyon and his mother matched his disease’s tenacity, fought bravely and won quite a few battles, Conkling manifested one of her many inspirational Instagram posts “A strong woman will always turn pain into power.” Between Lyon and Conkling, they powered through decades of challenges, victories, and interludes of relief. Finally, Lyon has permanent relief and his many friends and supporters will commune with the family as they continue the journey of celebrating and honoring his life, his dignity and his true grit.

“Lyon has and will always be our Lyon,” Malibuite Matt Diamond said. “There are so many all time amazing stories and memories. Let’s just say Lyon was truly raised and adored by our Malibu Community. He is our Lyon … A 4th generation Malibu native….Loved, raised and adored by his family and friends. Lyon has and will always be a beacon of light felt around the world through our Surf, Skate, Moto and Art community. He brought so many smiles and laughter to all of us as well as being a role model of strength, courage and humility. Lyon lived this life to the fullest….His spirit has and will always shine amongst us all. May we all strive to be strong and courageous like Lyon. Let the journey continue….. Forever with us all. We love you Lyon!”

If one might inquire about what Lyon met to Malibu, many such as Diamond would respond that Lyon was and will always be the best of Malibu. A sign at the theater marquee at Malibu High School says it all: “Lyon forever.” 

Responding to the school’s posting a picture of that sign on social media, Herron Conkling said, “Generations deep at this school . . . Oh, my heart!” 

Lyon, Conkling and their entire family have Malibu’s heart.

There is something Malibuites can do to, in some small way, help Lyon’s family. Malibu local Lynn Saunders emailed this message: 

“There are times in our lives when friends and family ask, ‘What can I do to help out?’ The answer is usually to help them with a meal. When many friends provide support through a meal, Meal Train keeps everyone organized. MealTrain.com provides a free meal calendar tool that makes planning meals among a wide group easy and less stressful.”

For more information, go to: https://mealtrain.com/gk8kr8.

Calendar for the week of Dec. 21

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Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT.

THURS, DEC. 21

SENIOR LUNCHEON: LET IT SNOW

Celebrate the holidays at the Senior Center’s December luncheon! Enjoy a delicious healthy lunch, socialize with friends, and enjoy a variety of entertainment for this month’s senior luncheon at the Malibu Senior Center from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be catered by Maggiano’s Little Italy and entertainment will be provided by the Malibu Senior Center Choir. Bring a new and unused toy to be donated to the LA County Fire Department Spark of Love Toy Drive. Pre-registration is required. Maximum 70 participants. When calling to RSVP, please inform staff if a vegetarian meal is requested. Pre-registration is required.

FRI, DEC. 22

MALIBU CITY HALL WINTER HOLIDAY CLOSURE 

Malibu City Hall will be closed from Dec. 22, 2023, through Jan. 1, 2024, in observance of the winter holidays.

THURS, DEC. 28

ART CREATION STATION

Come have fun, be creative, and express yourself by making your own original art at the Malibu Library from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn about famous artists and different art techniques to create your own masterpiece. All materials will be provided. For kids ages 5-12 with a parent or guardian.

THURS, DEC. 28

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS

Join the Malibu Library on Thursday, Dec. 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. to learn and play the popular role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. Beginners and experts are welcome! For tweens and teens ages 12-17.

TUES, JAN. 16

SENIOR EXCURSION TO LACMA

LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection of nearly 152,000 objects that illuminate 6,000 years of artistic expression across the globe! Spend the afternoon exploring the museum and everything is has to offer. Participants have the option to enjoy lunch at The Counter Custom Burgers for an additional fee. The bus will pick up participants at Malibu Bluffs Park at 9:30 a.m. and will be dropped back off at Malibu Bluffs Park by 4:30 p.m. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes, bring a water bottle, and snacks. Fee is $35.

THURS, JAN. 18

’21 MILES IN MALIBU’ COMPLIMENTARY FILM SCREENING AT SMC MALIBU CAMPUS

Presented by the Malibu Arts Commission MalibuCity.org/ArtTalks Shane Gang Pictures, in partnership with the Malibu Arts Commission and Santa Monica College-Malibu presents a screening of the film “21 Miles in Malibu,” on Thursday, Jan. 18, at 6 p.m. at the SMC-Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu Room 202/Lecture Hall. The film is a hybrid of personal stories of loss, the history of a loved place, and a cautionary tale of government indifference and citizen activism. Following the complimentary screening, there will be a discussion with local leaders on Pacific Coast Highway safety. An RSVP is required (ages 16 and older) to attend the event. Register at MalibuCity.org/ArtTalks.

SAT, JAN. 20

CAFFEINATED VERSE, OPEN MIC, FEATURED READER ELENA KARINA BYRNE

Caffeinated Verse includes a featured reader, followed by an open mic format. Join the poetry community from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sat, Jan. 20, at the Malibu Library.

FRI, JAN. 26

MAKE YOUR OWN SELFIE STAMP WORKSHOP

Want to add a personalized touch to notecards, wrapping paper, or paper? Carve your own selfie stamp! Learn how to draw and transfer your image onto the block to create your own stamp with the Community Service Department on Friday, Jan. 26, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. No prior experience is required, just bring a photo of yourself on your phone and get ready to learn a new skill. All materials will be provided. A paying adult must accompany children under 12. Instructed by Fluidity by Mattie. The deadline to register is Friday, Jan. 19.

SAT, JAN. 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. Join the poetry community on Sat, Jan. 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Michael Landon Community Center.

ONGOING

FARMERS MARKET

Shop for fresh fruits and veggies prepared food, and more at the weekly Malibu Farmers Market on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Market at Legacy Park.

‘HOLIDAY ROAD’ AT KING GILLETTE RANCH

LA’s leading immersive holiday event, Holiday Road, is back for the fourth year and promises to be brighter and more enchanting than ever. Welcoming over 100,000 people every year, Holiday Road includes larger-than-life holiday installations, thousands of Christmas lights, Santa and Mrs. Claus, new film activations, and all the holiday cheer. Holiday Road takes place for 22-plus dates through the end of the year. Times are 5 to 10 p.m. Location: King Gillette Ranch: 26800 Mulholland Hwy, Calabasas, CA 91302. Tickets are now on sale at HolidayRoadUSA.com.

KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS CAROLING AND CANDLE-LIGHTING

The 60th anniversary of the Malibu creche display was maintained by the Keep Christ in Christmas Committee. Community caroling and candle-lighting events will be held at the site on PCH and Webb Way on Dec. 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 1 p.m.

CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING

Free Christmas tree recycling is offered to the community starting Dec. 27 through Jan. 10, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 23575 Civic Center Way (Chili Cook-Off lot). Collected trees will be recycled into mulch.

Note: Closed Dec. 29 through Jan. 1 in observance of the New Year’s holiday.

Please remove the following items from trees prior to recycling:

  • Water containers
  • Metal stands
  • Ornaments
  • Tinsel
  • Lights

For curbside recycling, cut the tree to fit in your green waste bin. Remove all decorations, especially metal.

LOSS SUPPORT GROUP AT MALIBU CITY HALL

This support group is designed to offer connection, community, and hope to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Share your experiences with others who have experienced a similar loss. Moderate by volunteer, Roxy DeCou. This complimentary program is on Dec. 20, Jan. 3, and 17; and on Feb. 7 and 21, on Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. For more information, contact the Malibu Senior Center at (310) 456. 2489 ext. 357, or at malibuseniorcenter@malibucity.org.

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. 

WELLNESS WORKSHOPS

Learn ways to help release tension and stress, balance energy in the body, and promote a sense of well-being. Leave each workshop with restored inner harmony and receive the healing benefits of community connection. Instructed by The Mindry, TheMindry.com. The first workshop is Yin Yoga and Group Meditation on Jan. 20, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. Ages 18 and over. Followed by a Restorative Soundback at 2:30 p.m. for ages 55 and over. The third workshop is Breathwork and Stress Management on Feb. 2 at 4 p.m. for ages 12 through 17. Pre-register at malibucity.org/register.

Malibu beaches closed due to threat of lightning strikes, likely to reopen until early afternoon today; seek shelter indoors

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Crashing waves hit Dan Blocker Beach in Malibu — Because of the recent rainfall, Los Angeles County health officials are cautioning residents that the bacteria, chemicals, debris, trash, and other public health hazards from city streets and mountain areas are likely to contaminate ocean waters at and around discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers after a rainfall. This advisory may be extended depending on further rainfall. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT.

LA County Lifeguards are clearing the water & closing beaches in Malibu due to lightning strikes & thunderstorms based on National Weather Service advice. Estimated reopening in early afternoon. People outdoors near beaches should seek shelter.

Elda Unger 1930-2023

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Elda Dixler Unger was a fabulous force of nature and a Malibu icon. She brought creativity and joy wherever she went. She thrived in gardens and boardrooms alike. 

Born in Chicago in 1930, she lived above the grocery store her parents ran. While attending Roosevelt College, she married Dan on December 23, 1951. They were inseparable until he died in 2013. The family lived in Paris in the late 1970s, where Elda painted and also studied cooking at the Cordon Bleu. Onward to Malibu in 1978. Elda went on to earn an MA in art therapy from Goddard College and helped found, head, and expand Free Arts for Abused Children. She was an award-winning leader in the California Arts Therapy community. Adored by artists and aristocrats, Elda dedicated her life to supporting children in need. 

She had the unending love of her children, Jeffrey, Lauren, and Eden, and her son-in-law, Nate; her grandchildren, Julius, Lyric, and Cyrus; her soul sister, Kati Samet and family; her brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Rosalie Dixler and their sons; her sister-in-law, Joan, and her nephew, David Deutsch; cousins April and the Sugarmans, Suzi Wilner, all of the LeVines; her devoted godchildren, Rick Nowels and Maria Vidal; her daughter-in-law, Marilynn Pardee and daughter, Eloise; her adopted grandson, Taylor Woodward; and her many interesting, passionate, and dear friends who she adored. Her family will announce plans for a celebration of her life this spring.  

In lieu of flowers, the family emphatically welcomes donations to the Elda Unger Scholarship Fund at Plymouth State University, which can be sent to Advancement Services ATT: Elda Unger Scholarship Fund, MSC 50, 17 High St., Plymouth, NH 03264-1595 or give online Click Here.

Original photo taken by Gary Leva

Caltrans is working to clear roads after reports of mudslides on Kanan Dume Road

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There have been reports of mudslides and debris on Kanan Dume Rd, @CaltransDist7 is working to keep the roadways clear. Please #SlowDown and use caution during the #LARain, especially throughout the canyon roads.

The following incidents were reported between Nov. 5 to Nov. 7

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11/5
Vehicle Burglary
A vehicle parked near Malibu Seafood was broken into, and the window was smashed. The victim’s iPhone and purse was stolen. The victim said they parked their vehicle, and went hiking, and upon return, they noticed the side window had been smashed and their property was stolen. The belongings were worth $950. There were no security cameras available for evidence.

11/5
Grand Theft
A vehicle parked near Topanga Beach was broken into and an estimated $12,920 worth of camera equipment was stolen. The victim said they left the key on the top of the rear wheel and when they returned, the key was missing and their belongings were stolen from inside the vehicle. The victim said multiple credit cards were also stolen and used at various locations. There were no security cameras available for evidence.

11/7
Burglary
A vehicle parked near Topanga Beach was broken into and an iPhone and multiple credit cards were stolen. The victim locked their vehicle, went surfing, and upon return, their glove box was tampered with. The victim said she would have had video footage of the suspects entering her vehicle but believes the suspects deleted the footage. The iPhone was worth $1,400. The victim’s designer wallet was worth $600.

Letter to City Council: Fixing the ordinance

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Dear Editor, 

The following is a letter to the Honorable Mayor Uhring and City Council:

I expected to see the two access requirements within the proposed resolution after your serious direction to planning staff from the last council meeting on this. I was extremely disappointed and surprised at the staff’s recommendation to not add this important provision into the ordinance for all our safety.

The staff mentions a random letter from State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to Rancho Palos Verdes that they would need to provide evidence that this restriction would be required to protect public safety. Rancho Palos Verdes has not had as many deadly and devastating wildfires as Malibu and the whole city is NOT designated a VHFHSZ as we are. Also according to this map with data from the California Public Utilities Commission we are a higher risk fire hazard/prone area:

abc7news.com/fire-near-me-california-danger-map-wildfire/10733648/

The cities of Los Angeles, Oakland, Angels Camp, and Corte Madera all restrict ADUs similarly in high fire hazard zones and have so far suffered no ramifications. HCD has also granted the city of Portola Valley permission to continue restricting ADUs in fire hazard zones. Portola Valley provided expert analysis and robust scientific evidence to support the need for the restrictions. From the HCD evaluation: “Fire Prohibitions — The Ordinance states that ‘ADUs are prohibited on parcels smaller than one acre whose direct vehicular access is from a road or cul-de-sac which (1) has a single point of ingress/egress and (2) has a width of less than eighteen feet.’ The Ordinance’s findings go into detail explaining the nature of the fire risk and the Town’s approach to risk management, outlining a fuel hazard study specific for the purpose and mapping where evacuation could be constrained in an emergency. The use of these locally chartered studies and the fifty pages of documents included in the May 25, 2023 email speaks to the great care and consideration the Town has put into risk management. HCD appreciates the thoughtful analysis.”  So please use some of our existing Flame Mappers study findings on this, etc. and include this in the ordinance keeping this restriction.

Given that LA County Planning gives two access restrictions in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, I don’t understand why staff completely ignored this in their report and are putting our community at risk. During Woolsey, traffic was backed up Big Rock Drive and other canyon roads for hours not to mention the PCH for a minimum of 5 hours putting evacuees‘ lives in jeopardy. This kind of traffic trapped and fatally burned many victims of the 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise and could easily happen here. Adding more dwellings and intensity of use in these areas without two egresses will make evacuation in a disaster even worse. When these roads become clogged, no cars can escape, and no emergency vehicles can get through to fight the fire or assist people to escape. In addition, the proliferation of ADU’s in these areas will increase the amount of combustible fuel, leading to a higher number of ignition sources and the likelihood of rapid spread of wildfire.

Also several of the red stars on the Malibu maps at the end of the staff report that are indicating the streets that do not have two egresses actually do have two accesses to the PCH, such as Morningview Drive, so there can be more ADUs than actually projected. These maps in the staff report have some errors. And the stars that are correct would hinder evacuation down these small, windy roads to the PCH so they should NOT be discounted just because there are so many limited access roads in our city. This is WHY we are such a fire prone area.

To accommodate the very few people who need ADUs in our neighborhoods without the two egresses you can do as Oakland does and provide: “Approved application for Reasonable Accommodation Request due to a disability of an ADU occupant or a need to accommodate a live-in caregiver for a person with disability i.e. for aging in-laws. The Reasonable Accommodation Request must include a reason for the exception.”

Thank you for fixing the ordinance, adding the required studies to keep all of Malibu safe.

Jo Drummond, Malibu 

Los Angeles County Supervisors double the reward to help solve the cold case of Mitrice Richardson

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Judy Abel
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Mitrice Richardson was 24 years old at the time of her disappearance. Contributed photo.

Young woman’s body found in Malibu nearly a year after her release from the Lost Hills/Malibu Sheriff’s Station

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has re-established and doubled the reward for information in solving the mysterious death of Mitrice Richardson. The 24-year-old from West Covina went missing after being released from the Lost Hills/Malibu Sheriff’s Station in 2009. Richardson was released from custody September 17 at 1 a.m. without transportation, cell phone or her purse. The young woman had been arrested hours earlier when she was unable to pay her dinner bill at Geoffrey’s restaurant in Malibu. Investigators in the case say the Cal State Fullerton graduate student was suffering from bipolar disorder. Richardson may have been awake for five straight days when she appeared confused and was speaking nonsense at the restaurant. Richardson’s family sued the county saying authorities should have recognized her erratic behavior and placed her on a psychiatric hold rather than releasing her in the middle of the night. The LACO Office of Independent Review concluded deputies acted properly. Richardson’s remains were found less than a year later in a remote Malibu canyon. The family settled a $900,000 lawsuit with the county, but the LACO BOS wants to solve the cold case with a new reward of $20,000 for information leading to a conviction in Richardson’s death.

Malibu braces for heavy rain through Friday: risk of flooding, thunderstorms, hazardous beach & ocean water conditions

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Crashing waves hit Dan Blocker Beach in Malibu — Because of the recent rainfall, Los Angeles County health officials are cautioning residents that the bacteria, chemicals, debris, trash, and other public health hazards from city streets and mountain areas are likely to contaminate ocean waters at and around discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers after a rainfall. This advisory may be extended depending on further rainfall. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT.

Be prepared for hazardous driving conditions due to water, mud, rocks and debris in the roadway and low visibility, especially in canyons; possible power outages and traffic signal outage; downed power lines. Hazardous beach & ocean water conditions. Watch for workers & work vehicles in the road. Under California law, come to a complete stop at any intersection with a malfunctioning traffic signal. 

The LA County Dept Public Health advises against coming contact with ocean water near discharging rivers, creeks and storm drains within 72 hours of significant rainfall due to high levels of bacteria and pollution. 

All emergency information will be posted on the City website at www.MalibuCity.org and on social media. All current City alerts are posted at www.MalibuCity.org/Alerts. To sign up for alerts, visit www.MalibuCity.org/News (scroll to Alert Center, choose category). 

Monitor local AM and FM news radio for emergency information using battery powered, solar, hand crank or car radios, which will function during power outages. . 

Do not drive into flowing water in flooded areas. Check on your elderly or disabled neighbors. People who live on gated properties should leave gates open to prevent mud and debris from locking them in, and to ensure access for emergency responders. Move trash cans and cars off the street to help prevent flooding. Do not touch or approach downed power lines – stay back, warn others and call 911. 

SANDBAG AND SAND LOCATIONS IN MALIBU AREA
Zuma Beach Lifeguard Headquarters does not have sand for sandbags. Please do not remove sand from the beach, it is a violation of LA County Code. Plastic sandbags are banned in the City of Malibu.  

Fire Station 70, 3970 Carbon Canyon Rd., Malibu. Ph: 310-456-2513 – sandbags, sand
Fire Station 71, 28722 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu. Ph: 310-457-2578 – sandbags
Fire Station 72, 1832 Decker Canyon Rd., Malibu. Ph: 310-457-6186 – sandbags
Fire Station 88, 23720 W. Malibu Rd., Malibu. Ph: 310-456-2812 – sandbags
Fire Station 89, 29575 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. Ph: 818-597-2272 – sandbags, sand
Fire Station 99, 32550 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu. Ph: 310-457-3706 – sandbags, sand
Fire Station 125, 5215 N. Las Virgenes Rd., Calabasas. Ph: 818-880-4411 – sandbags, sand
Fire Station 144, 31981 Foxfield Dr., Westlake Village . Ph: 818-889-1626 – sandbags

WINTER STORM PREPARATIONS
The City has activated its storm plan, and is monitoring storm conditions and is coordinating with the LA County Sheriff’s, Fire and Public Works Depts and Caltrans. The Public Works Dept is patrolling and clearing roads, checking hillsides and clearing storm drains and culverts to prevent flooding and keep the roads safe. Equipment is pre-placed at strategic areas. Sheriffs Volunteers On Patrol (VOP) are patrolling and reporting issues. The City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Staff is on standby and the EOC will be activated if necessary.

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