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City settles Las Flores law suit for nearly $4.2 million

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The city has agreed to buy six properties on Las Flores Canyon Road to settle a lawsuit brought by the properties’ owners, whose homes, on the banks of Las Flores Creek, were repeatedly damaged during major storms by floodwaters diverted from their natural flow by the landslide on Rambla Pacifico Road.

The city, which will pay nearly $4.2 million to the landowners, denied responsibility for the creek’s diversion, but a court of appeal ruling put the city in a “tenuous” legal position, said City Attorney Christi Hogin, and forced it to settle the lawsuit.

The landowners contended in their suit that the diversion of the creek water was a result of landslides caused by shoddy construction and maintenance of Rambla Pacifico Road. Debris from that road blocked portions of the creek and diverted the flow of water and mud towards Las Flores Canyon Road.

The city contended that the road work on Rambla Pacifico, performed by the county years before incorporation, was not the responsibility of the city. The city prevailed on that issue in a lower court, but a court of appeal reversed that ruling and held that Malibu assumed the county’s liability for the road work when it incorporated.

“It may be counter-intuitive to most people in Malibu that the city would be responsible for work the county did,” said Hogin, “but that appears to be the law.”

The plaintiffs also claimed that the city would not issue permits for either repairing flood damage or for rebuilding five of the landowners’ homes that were destroyed in the fire of November 1993.

“That’s not true,” said Hogin. “We have issued building permits.”

Plaintiffs Paul Randall, Chris Spiros, Kambis and Behnaz Samimi, Dorianne Kabo, and Tonya Wexler and Vanessa Wexler lost their homes in the 1993 fire. Plaintiffs Jack and Blanche Teufel did not.

Nonetheless, the thrust of the lawsuit was that the repeated flooding and the landowners’ vulnerability to future flooding from the creek’s diversion rendered their property worthless, which amounted to a “taking” without just compensation under the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution.

The city will pay $400,000 from its general fund to purchase the property, and the balance of the settlement amount will be covered by various insurance policies the city holds.

The city plans to build a berm and a drainage project to secure Las Flores Canyon Road, said Hogin. In the future, the land may be turned into a public park or senior center, she said.

According to the settlement agreement, landslides from Rambla Pacifico continue to move eastward across the floor of Las Flores Canyon, at times at a rate of more than eight feet per year.

Caltrans signs deter tourists

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PCH — ONE LANE AT LAS FLORES — EXPECT DELAYS. That’s the traffic message that ran overhead along the 405 this weekend, but as far as some local merchants are concerned, it might just as well have read MALIBU’S A BUMMER — DON’T BOTHER.

In fact, drivers made their way past the Caltrans iron curtain with relative ease, but the fear of delays seemed to have kept some customers away. “It was really off,” said Sean Caples of Malibu Ocean Sports. “A lot of people weren’t going to Malibu because of the road problems. They didn’t know what to expect.” Caples had expanded his surf shop in January. In a few weeks, he’ll be having a clearance sale and moving back into the original location above Malibu Chicken. “We can’t afford the store,” he explained. “I can pay my employees. I can pay my bills, and that’s it.”

How well business people fared during the Fourth depends on whom you ask. Restaurants such as Taverna Tony and Marmalade Cafe, which draw lots of locals, did quite well. “It was busy,” says Marmalade’s Bobbie Levinson. “Things really picked up.”

Duke’s and Geoffrey’s also noticed an improvement, their ocean view patios and dining rooms were filled most of the time. “It was better,” said Jeff Peterson, the general manager at Geoffrey’s. “But, we’re still down 20 to 30 percent.”

Paul Spooner of Duke’s described the weekend business as good but not great. “Traditionally, the Fourth is quieter. It’s more of a barbecue and beach day than a restaurant day.”

Even so, specialty stores took a beating. If people came to the beach, they weren’t doing much buying. Cheryl Swade of Atlantis, for one, is furious and puts the blame on the men in orange. “They said to expect delays in Malibu every five minutes on the radio. It’s Caltrans. They’re glory seekers, they’re putting everyone else at financial risk and you can quote me on that.”

Closed road isn’t half bad

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Thank you for your article “Two homes lost.” It was timely and well written. Your last somber sentence caught my attention. “Now it looks as though relief is still out of sight.” Are you suggesting that unless the east end of PCH is open, Malibu businesses are in extreme financial danger?

Malibu Canyon, Encinal, Kanan, Decker, PCH West all are currently open and functioning. Mulholland, Saddle Peak, Seminole Hot Springs Road, Latigo, Topanga are open avenues into Malibu.

People from the Valley are coming here by the hundreds. The roads are busy with tourists and summer crowds. If you doubt me, notice all the trash on the side of the roads. People rent here specifically for the summer from other states and other countries.

The closing has prevented the driving the length of the highway just to cruise to Santa Barbara or Ventura to Venice. A large majority of people just travel through Malibu and don’t “Stop to Shop.” In view of this, it’s hard for me to accept statements made regarding our local business suffering significantly. Moonshadows would be the exception to this.

People continue to come to Malibu no matter what. It’s the the ocean they seek and relief from the smog and heat where they live.

I don’t miss the cars coming down PCH at 70 mph in West Malibu in the morning with no sheriffs to ticket them as they move on to Los Angeles to work. The PCH being closed is an inconvenience but it is also a blessing!

Chenoa Ellis

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@normal:MALIBU MASONRY SUPPLY 3730 Cross Creek Road. 456-9444.

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@Header:Business Opportunities

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@Header:Chef/Cook

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@Header:Contractor

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@Header:Drapes

@normal:MALIBU INTERIORS Shutters, blinds. Repairs, sales. Free estimates. 310-457-7366.

@Header:Electrician

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@Header:Employment Wanted

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@Header:Flea Market

@normal:HAVE YOU ADVERTISED IN OUR “FLEA MARKET” YET?? IF NOT, JUST GIVE US A CALL & WE WILL BE GLAD TO RUN YOUR AD; OR WE WILL RENEW IT. 456-5507 Ext. 108 or Fax 456-8986

@normal:ELECTRIC Mini Magic Muffin Maker. Betty Crocker. $10. 829-1568

@normal:BOOKCASE, new. 3W’x7’H. 3 shelves, 2 bottom doors. $450. 457-7978

@normal:SOFABED. Like new. Cane arms. Originally $600. Sell $350. 457-2816

@normal:TENNIS RACKET, Wilson. top quality. $25. 457-6016

@normal:CHINA, Mikasa (pattern Carlise). Complete set of 8. $99. 457-1777

@normal:MONITOR for computer. $10. 457-1777

@normal:ENTERTAINMENT CENTER. natural rattan. Excellent condition. 7’Hx5’W. $350. 589-3888

@normal:TAPES,Tony Robbins Unlimited Power & Personal Power tapes. $35 each. 818-762-5454

@normal:L. RON HUBBARD. Dekalogy: A group of 10 Vol. $25. 589-9606

@normal:DESK. Large oak panel desk w/return. 9’x32″. 5 drawers. Medium oak color. Very sturdy. Good condition. $80. obo. Call 454-3761 or 271-1322

@normal:BOOKS. Complete works of William Shakespeare. 6 vol. New. $30. 818-762-5454

@normal:GAS LOGS. Romantic, birch. $50. obo. 457-7467

@normal:DESK. Large, modern, golden teak w/2 drawers. Perfect for Office. $95. 457-7280

@normal:CHAIR. Italian designer. Whitewash oak. Ivory upholstered. Modern/country decor. $50. 457-7280

@normal:MATTRESS, twin. For child/teen, very clean. $35. 457-7280

@normal:SUIT. Nordstrom, teen. Olive lite wool, white shirt, silk tie. Size 18-20. Worn twice. All $85. 457-7280

@normal:BOOKS ON TAPE. 50 selections. $5 each. 818-762-5454

@normal:DINING ROOM SET. Contemporary, large table w/6 chairs, pecan. Good condition.456-3656

@normal:JACUZZI. 6′ square. Cream color. Wood sides. Good condition. 110 electric. $450. 456-3656

@normal:SOFA, rattan, 7′. Green & tan fabric $80. 456-4443 or 457-4132

@normal:TABLE, glass top coffee table, rattan base. $60. 456-4443 or 457-4132

@normal:TV, console. $50. 457-4361

@normal:RECORDS, 33 & 45 RPM. Cheap. 457-4351

@normal:SHUTTERS. $25 each, & up. 457-7467

@normal:COLLECTIBLES. 25 & up. 457-7467

@normal:WASHER/DRYER. $65 each. 457-7467

@Header:Flooring

@normal:CARPETS, HARDWOOD new/refinish. Free Estimates. Call Carl Leon, Paseo Flooring. 310-416-9947.

@normal:VIKING FLOORS Specializing in Installation & Finishing of all types of flooring. 457-7823.

@Header:For Sale

@normal:SOFABED. Full-size. Like new. Used only 3 times. Lovely multi-colored pattern. Cane arms. Originally $600. Will sell for $350. 310-457-2816

@Normal:TAYLOR ICE CREAM YOGURT machine, twin floor model, for sale or lease 310-457-1625.

@normal:WEDDING DRESS never worn. Traditional style, white with lace and beads, long train. Never altered, size 10-12. Paid $1200, will sell for $400. 818-706-1123

@normal: G.E. HOT POINT Washer & Dryer, heavy duty, extra capacity. Electric. $300 for both. ROPER REFRIGERATOR side by side, 27 cubic feet, 32″ wide, 29″ deep. $600. 457-2613 leave message or 457-9948 11am-5pm Tues.-Fri.

@normal:FURNITURE FOR SALE. Some great old pieces from 40s-60s. Different sizes desks, dressers, coffee tables, arm chairs, lamps. Cherry, oak, mahogany, bamboo. Appointment only. 310-457-3242

@normal:JOHN WIDDICOMB walnut drop leaf table (40×69″) + 4 chairs (shows use) {Simple lines/moderne style/prob. manuf. in 1960s} ($400); teak veneer desk ($100); office chair ($50). Prefer Sat. viewing. 456-7102

@normal:NEW FURNITURE SALE. Rustic pine armoires, chests, bookshelves, etc. Slipcovered sofas & chairs, leather sets, sleigh beds, bedroom sets, mattresses, bunk beds, kid’s furniture, dining room, coffee tables, rugs, lamps, artwork, etc. All new. 310-397-7061

@NORMAL:WOLFF TANNING BEDS. TAN AT HOME Buy direct and SAVE. Commercial/Home units from $199.00. Low monthly payments. Free color catalog. Call today. 1-800-842-1310 Cal*Scan

@Header:Garage Sales

@normal:WHEN YOU ADVERTISE WITH THE MALIBU TIMES you will receive FREE Garage Sale signs & arrows. Call us at 456-5507 Ext.108 to place your Garage Sale Classified Ad.

@normal:COOL GARAGE SALE!!. Furniture, toys, clothes. Cool stuff. Kid’s bike. Sunday Only, July 5th. 8am-4pm. No Early Birds. 21337 RAMBLA VISTA.

@Header:Gardening

@normal:LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE. Weekly or semi monthly. Flower garden, native garden. Herb garden installation. Rock & stone work. Experienced. Free estimates. Please call Sarah at 310-455-3547.

@Header:Glass

@normal:MALIBU GLASS & Mirror & Screens 3547 Winter Canyon Road. 456-1844.

@normal:PRECISION Sliding Glass Door Repair. Full mobile service, repairs and installation. New mirror closet doors, swinging or sliding screen doors. Replace sliding glass door tracks. 800-700-8508.

@normal:BEVELED GLASS WORKS. Beveled, Leaded & Carved Glass doors, Windows & Entryways. Catalogue Available. 457-5252 home.sprynet.com/sprynet/bgw01

@Header:Handyman

@normal:NEATNIK CONSTRUCTION. Meticulous carpentry, tilework, painting & remodeling. Long-term Malibu resident. Responsible & dependable. Reasonable rates. Excellent Malibu references. Kent, 457-5214

@NORMAL:A to Z HOME IMPROVEMENTS. No job too large or too small. Carpentry, painting, tile, retaining walls, decks, masonry, dog houses, and more. Honest, reasonable, reliable. Local references. Bill 317-2221

@normal:GENERAL HOUSE REPAIRS & REMODELING plus decks, walks & fences. Small to medium size projects. Work done on time & materials basis. Satisfaction Assured. Local for 20 years. Phone 310-589-0282

@Header:Hauling

@normal:***HAULING CLEAN-UP***. YARDS – GARAGES – JUNK. Free Estimates. 310-399-4337 Richard.

@Header:Health & Fitness

@normal:WANTED: Two beginner to intermediate adventure racers to complete a team for high tech challenge in October. Male or female. Serious inquiries please! Call Tina. 310-456-7300. 1st timers welcome!

@normal:**PERSONAL HOME FITNESS TRAINER** Certified, insured. Learn to lose fat while you get in shape. One on one. Learn to use your will power. Bill Chale 310-285-3068 e-mail getfit48@hotmail.com

@normal:IMPOTENT DUE TO Diabetes or other medical disorder? Medicare pays for vacuum erection therapy. Call for details. Easy. Safe. Effective. Liberty Medical 1-800-627-8406 Mention AT-CA48. Cal*Scan

@Header:Heating & Air

@normal:MALIBU REFRIGERATION Quality heating repairs. 457-9986.

@Header:Help Wanted

@normal:CUSTOMER SERVICE. Busy Malibu office seeks energetic individual w/strong customer service background. Must be computer knowledgeable & solution oriented. Please fax resume to: 456-3742.

@normal:JOURNALISM INTERNSHIP. The Malibu Times is offering an Intern position to those who want valuable newspaper experience. Must have experience on school or community newspaper, or equivalent. Internships qualify for credit at some schools. Included small stipend. Call Arnold York, Editor at 456-5507, ext 101 or for immediate consideration fax resume, clips to 456-8986

@normal:HOME CAREGIVER/CARETAKER. Gent, 58, will drive, shop, cook, maintain, smile and enable with dignity. Part-time, full-time. Joe, 317-2082. 10 years Malibu references.

@normal:HOUSEMAN. Live-in needed for estate in Malibu, Maint. & Cooking skills a must. 6 days/wk. Fax resume & salary range to 310/276-0612

@normal:CARETAKER. Live-in couple needed for estate in Malibu. maintenance, cooking skills, housekeeping & laundry a must. Fax resume & salary range to 310/276-0612.

@normal:HOUSEKEEPER. Live-in needed for estate in Malibu. General housekeeping duties as well as washing & ironing of fine clothing. 6 days/week. Call Dawn @310/276-0052

@normal:ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. 35 hours per week. Monday-Friday, casual Malibu office, must have excellent communication & computer skills. Pay BOE. Leave message 310-859-6973.

@normal:PLACEMENT COUNSELOR/ASSISTANT for busy Malibu Nanny Agency. 1pm-5pm, Monday thru Friday, flexible. Growth potential. PR Skills/great work ethic/Word, Excel, etc. Long-term position, competitive salary + commission. Fax resume anytime to: (203)761-1432. Begin A.S.A.P. Great job for mature, reliable person!

@normal:ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT for small office. Computer literate, real estate experience helpful. $11 to $14 per hour plus benefits. Fax resume: 310-456-9462

@normal:EXPERIENCED INTERIOR PLANT TECHNICIAN. Must have valid CA driver’s license & insurance. Must speak fluent English. 457-1625

@normal:“VALET GIRLS NEEDS PARKERS” for private parties. California license, DMV printout, must drive sticks. Local part-time work. $6 per hour plus great tips. Call Dana at 310-457-6657.

@normal:PILATES INSTRUCTOR to work at our facility in Malibu. Part-time. Call Gordon at 456-7721.

@normal:STEADY PART-TIME POSITION in entertainment business. Involves making daily calls & follow-ups. Computer experience required. Hours flexible. Point Dume office. 310-589-3380, Fax: 310-589-3382

@normal:EXPERIENCED EXTERIOR LANDSCAPE SUPERVISOR. Must have good references, truck, insurance, valid California driver’s license and speak fluent English. 457-1625 x4.

@normal:THE MALIBU TIMES is looking for an experienced political & investigative reporter to cover City of Malibu. Call Arnold York, Publisher at 456-5507, ext 101. Fax resume & clips to 456-8986, Attn: Arnold York.

@normal:SECRETARY/OFFICE ASSISTANT. P/T Small office in Pt. Dume area. Computer, telephone, people skills a must. Fax resume: 310-589-1526

@normal:BOOKKEEPER WANTED, restaurant experience desirable. Flexible hours. Fax resume to: 310-456-7718

@normal:ANTIQUE & HOME GIFTS SHOP located in Malibu is seeking a highly motivated organized, professional sales clerk. Hours evenings & weekends only, applicants must be flexible. Job requires exceptional communication skills, computer experience helpful. Fax resume to: 310-455-0914

@normal:FRED SANDS – MALIBU/TOPANGA seeks P/T receptionist. Weekdays & some weekend hours. Excellent phone skills & MS Office a must. Call Sally @310-456-3638 for an interview.

@normal:EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT. Computer literate, typing. Minimum 20 hours per week. Malibu & Santa Monica office. Call Cindy at 310-450-5957

@normal:MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT SEEKS trustworthy, reliable, stable personal assistant, 15-25 flexible weekly hours, Zuma Beach. Office 97, Filemaker, QuickBooks, some property management. Fees depending on qualifications. References. Fax resume: 310-457-2218.

@normal:THE MALIBU TIMES is looking for a freelance, part-time Associate Art Director/Production Artist to work on Special Sections. Needs to be MAC savvy & have very strong QuarkXPress skills. Familiarity w/MacWrite & Aldus Freehand a plus. You should have newspaper experience & be familiar w/traditional production & paste-up methods. Must work well under deadline pressure. Please Fax resume & salary history to 310-456-8986, Attn: Editor, Arnold G. York

@normal:AMBITIOUS PERSON needed for administrative position in growing Hispanic promotions agency. Strong Mac & grammatical skills required. 60wpm. Bilingual a plus. Benefits. Salary based on experience. Fax resume (310) 314-5262.

@normal:DENTAL X-RAY TECHNICIAN. Really great position in a prestigious office in Pacific Palisades. Call 310-454-0317 or fax 310-459-3826

@normal:ORTHODONTIC R.D.A. Really great position in a prestigious office in Pacific Palisades. Call 310-454-0317 or fax 310-459-3826

@normal:LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER WANTED. Monday-Friday/Saturday. Nonsmoker. Family oriented w/long-term employment desired. 310-589-1979

@normal:**TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT** Lots of great jobs: Receptionist, Administrative Assistants, Clerks, Secretaries. One year experience required. Fax resume: 310-826-7939. Work on the Westside.

@normal:ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – MALIBU. Career Opportunity. General administrative duties: answer customer service calls, enter orders in P.C . Strong organizational skills. Mac & P.C. Temp to hire. $10/hr. Fax : 310-826-7939

@normal:NEEDED CHILD CARE & HOUSEKEEPER. On call, 20 hours per week minimum. Must drive, speak some English. 457-0647

@normal:BOOKKEEPER WANTED! Preferable w/general office skills. WordPerfect & experienced in bookkeeping software. (Yardi). Santa Monica property management & law firm needs 24 hours per week. Fax resume: 310-586-1998, phone 310-586-1599

@normal:FRIENDLY TOYS & GIFTS has immediate openings in your area. Number One in Party plan: Toys, gifts, Christmas, Home Decor. Call for catalog and information. 1-800-488-4875. Cal*Scan

@normal:EARN $1000 WEEKLY stuffing envelopes at home. No experience. Free supplies. Send S.A.S.E. to: ACE, Dept. 503, Box 5769, Diamond Bar, CA 91765. Cal*Scan

@normal:$1000 POSSIBLE TYPING. Part-time. At home. Toll free 1-800-218-9000 ext T-5139 for listings. Cal*Scan

@NORMAL:ASSEMBLE ARTS, CRAFTS, TOYS, jewelry, wood items, typing, sewing, computer work from home in your spare time. Great pay. Free details call 1-800-632-8007, 24 hours. Cal*Scan

@normal:LOOKING FOR THE adventure of a lifetime? Call Childcrest nanny agency 1-800-937-6264. Our families offer great salaries, room/board, travel opportunities, and much more! Cal*Scan

@normal:DRIVER – AMERITRUCK West Coast Regional *Opportunities* Immediate openings! Do you want: *A great pay and benefits package? *To enjoy regular hometime without sacrificing your paycheck? To be a part of the #1 Refrigerated Carrier in the U.S.? Call today! Ameritruck 800-666-1999. Cal*Scan

@normal:DRIVER – FLATBED GLASS/HEAVY haulers. 34-37 cents/mile. Great benefits. Consistent miles. 401K. Western states. 3 yrs. OTR + 1 yr. flatbed exp. Combined Transport. 1-800-637-4407. Cal*Scan

@normal:TELEMARKETING Great opportunity! Fastest selling Health/Nutrition products. In business 18 years. Earn top $$$ 25%-50% commissions. Paid vacations possible. Experience a plus. Call toll free (888) 248-0511. Cal*Scan

@normal:U. S. COAST GUARD Now Hiring! Women & Men ages 17-27. *Great Benefits *Good Pay *Exciting Jobs. Be part of the action. Call 1-800-438-8724. Cal*Scan

@normal:DRIVERS WANTED PROFESSIONAL OTR T/T drivers. Only the highly motivated, safety oriented need apply. We offer: Big trucks-big hoods-big mileage-big bucks & more! For more info on our 48 state operation: Call elite express at 800-441-4318 Cal*Scan

@normal:HOME TYPIST/PC USERS. Steady work. Full-time/Part-time. $45,000 per year earnings potential. Call toll free 1-800-883-0819 ext. T-400 Cal*Scan

@normal:DRIVER OTR LEADER in the industry. Covenant Transport 1-800-441-4394. Experienced drivers/owner Operators 1-800-338-6428. For graduate students Bud Meyer Truck Lines Refrigerated hauling call toll free 877-BUD MEYER 887-283-6393 solo drivers & contractors. Cal*Scan

@normal:DRIVERS – NORTH AMERICAN Van Lines offers tuition free training, and no money down tractor purchase for experience and inexperience drivers. Call 1-800-348-2147 Dept. CAS. Cal*Scan

@Header:Horses

@normal:**BOARDING** Large individual turnouts, approximately 1/4 acre each with shelter. Good trail access. Located near Paradise Cove. Available now. $200. Call Sara. 310-457-5017

@Header:Housecleaning

@normal:JAK HOUSE CLEANING Complete cleaning for everything. Windows, walls, carpet shampoo, marble cleaning. Very professional. Quality, reliable, prompt service. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. Insured/ bonded. Since 1986. Call Jason Kim at 310-205-6311.

@Header:Housekeeping

@normal:HOUSEKEEPER HAS DAYS AVAILABLE. Tues. thru Sat. Child care, light cooking. Not live in. Letters of reference. Call 213-661-0615

@normal:**FANNY’S MAID** Commercial & Residential. Experienced & responsible. Cleaning quality work. Excellent local references. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. 805-986-3056

@Header:Housesitting

@normal:HOUSESITTER/CARETAKER available. 30 year Malibu resident. Extremely reliable. Care for your home, pets including horses, plants, mail, etc… Nonsmoker, nondrinker. Excellent local references. Deborah. 310-459-4653.

@Header:Instructional

@normal:PIANO LESSONS-VOCAL TRAINING by professional Malibu resident teacher. Children/adults. Private or small group. Please call 310-280-3406 Msg.

@NORMAL:

  • *SWIMMING LESSONS*
  • group or private. Complete ocean swimming safety camp. Please call Rob LeMond 310-456-7731.

@normal:*DANCE* SWING, BALLROOM, LATIN Malibu, Calabasas, Culver City. Groups, Privates, Parties. Ms. M.C. Callaghan, Instructor. 818-880-2159

@Header:Jewelry

@normal:MALIBU GOLD I buy, sell and loan gold, diamonds, watches and antique jewelry. Instant Cash! 317-GOLD(4653).

@Header:Landscaping

@Normal:MALIBU PLANTSCAPING. Interior & Exterior plant care design and maintenance. Call 310-457-1625.

@normal:GARDENING & LANDSCAPING. Sprinklers installed, repaired. New lawns, groundcovers, shrubs, trees, planted & pruned. Drainage systems, RR tie walls, pathways, low voltage lighting. Please call Malibu Sprinkler & Landscaping. 457-7228. #512484

@Header:Lost & Found

@normal:FREE LOST & FOUND ADS. Have you lost a pet or found an article? Please call our Classified Dept. at 456-5507 Ext 108 and we will be glad to take your classified ad at NO CHARGE.

@Header:Office Space

@normal:OFFICE SPACE POINT DUME. 140 sq. ft. Quiet location w/a view. Plenty of parking. $250/month. 457-2106

@normal:OFFICE SPACE ON PCH – MALIBU. Share reception area & conference room. Ocean view. Signage, parking. Available immediately. $450/month 310-456-2563.

@normal:MALIBU’S BEST OFFICE BUILDING. 1,000-1,400 sq. ft. Great ocean view. Call Steve or Allan at 310-456-0219

@Header:Painting

@normal:**INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING** Large jobs as well as small. Superb craftsmanship. Best materials. No mess. Free Estimates. Phone Steve at 310-456-6534

@normal:E.B. PAINTING COMPANY 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Excellent prep & clean-up. Interior, exterior, stucco repair, plastering licensed, bonded, Insured, Excellent client list. 818-762-0140.

@normal:JAMES THE PAINTER Looking for an excellent job and lowest prices? Interior, exterior, licensed, bonded. We repair stucco and water damage. Acoustic ceiling repair and removal, Wallpaper removal. 213-732-3034.

@normal:MISTER ROBERTS PAINTING Serving Malibu Since 1965. Interior, exterior, licensed, bonded. Industrial products for rust Inhibitors. 310-456-0409. 1st place custom home painting award.

@normal:**THE FAUX ‘HO** Certified interior designer specializes in decorative paint finishes for every surface of your home or office. Standard painting services also available. Call Patricia at 213-874-0937 or 213-854-0848

@Header:Party Services

@normal:

  • ***BEAR TO BEAR BALLOONS***
  • Balloons & Bouquets for all Occasions. Now carryingBEANIE BABIES21217 Pacific Coast Highway & Rambla Pacifico. Malibu. Call 456-9746.

@Header:Personals

@normal:**GENDER BALANCE** Dry Gulch Movie Ranch has great jam parties. Got plenty of musicians, cowboys, tennis players, actors, writers, but need cowgirls (over 30 years old) to dance play pool, enjoy campfires & teepee. Call Maureen at 457-3807.

@normal:HAS SHYNESS BEEN HOLDING YOU BACK from satisfying relationships? Learn how to change this now. Call for free audio tape. “THE TECHNOLOGY FOR TRANSFORMING SHYNESS”. 310-395-2883

@normal:GREAT NEWS! DIABETICS Medicare pays for testing supplies. You’ve seen us on TV. Liberty Medical Supply. No up fro;n;t costs. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Free Shipping. 1-800-776-2900. Cal*Scan

@Header:Photography

@NORMAL:PHOTOGRAPHY Portraits, parties, publicity. Your poodle or Porsche. I shoot it all. Please call Diane Baldwin 310-478-9508.

@normal:**INTERNATIONAL STILL PHOTOGRAPHER** is available for immediate work. Publicity stills for motion picture & television, actors’ headshots & model portfolios. Contact Regina Ginsberg at 310-456-5237

@Header:Picture Framing

@normal:MALIBU GALLERY Serving Malibu’s picture framing and art collector needs since 1981. Colony Plaza (near Hughes). 310-456-5393.

@Header:Plumbing

@normal:McDERMOTT PLUMBING & PUMPING Residential, commercial. Call on us to handle what ever comes up. 24-hour emergency service. Plumbing 456-2286, Pumping 456-1173

@Header:Pools

@normal:PINEAPPLE POOLS Replasters, repairs, service. Firepumps, Non-chlorine Systems. 456-3766

@Header:Real Estate

@normal:MONTECITO CONDOS. Ocean front complex by Biltmore. 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhouse. $485,000. **ALSO ** One bedroom, 1.5 bath end unit. $373,000. Pool, tennis, gated security. Gloria Trout, Broker. 805-969-9944

@Header:Real Estate

@normal:QUIET TOWNHOUSE. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Light & bright. Fireplace. Attached 2-car garage w/extra storage. Back yard, patio, balconies. Pool & spa. Close to beach & shopping. $285,000. Agent, Tom. 457-3909

@normal:MONTECITO. Private hilltop 2 acres, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath ranch. Beamed ceilings, 2 fireplaces. Swim spa w/SWIM GYM current generator. Guest House 3/4 bath. Fabulous ocean/islands/city mountain panorama. Great gardens avocado/fruit/bananas. Room for expansion. $795,000 By Owner 805-969-4101

@normal:GOVERNMENT FORECLOSED HOMES for pennies on $1. Delinquent Tax, Repo’s, REO’s. Your area. Toll free 1-800-218-9000 Ext. H-5139 for current listings. Cal*Scan

@normal:GOVERNMENT FORECLOSED HOMES. Pennies on the $1. No money down government loans available now. Local listings. Toll Free 1-800-669-2292 ext. H-4000. Cal*Scan

@normal:BARGAIN HOMES, Thousands of Government Foreclosed & repossessed properties being liquidated this month! Call for local listings! 1-800-501-1777 ext 9999. Cal*Scan

@normal:NO DOWNPAYMENT?? PROBLEM credit? Own the home you need now, without a big down payment. Complete financing is qualified. DeGeorge Home Alliance 1-800-343-2884. Cal*Scan

@normal:AUCTION NEAR LAKE Tahoe. 75 homesite lots sold individually, exclusive golf/ski resort. Auction booklet. Call 1-800-523-1964 or visit our web site at www.falconauction.com Cal*Scan

@Header:Real Estate Commercial

@normal:PRIME COMMERCIAL SPACE AVAILABLE. Great location in Malibu Civic Center. Convenient w/nice views. Foot traffic. Please call Maggie at 310-456-2051

@Header:Real Estate Retail

@normal:MALIBU PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, 480 sq. ft. front corner store w/high visibility. 310-456-7031 ext 175.

@Header:Real Estate Wanted

@normal:**WANTED TO PURCHASE** small house, cottage or cabin. Small lot acceptable. Manufactured home considered. Leave message & complete info. at 818-753-4172 or 818-848-1899

@Header:Rentals

@normal:CHARMING HISTORICAL SMALL 2 bedroom, 1 bath studio/garage house. Central AC. Large patio & fenced yard. Pet ok. Upper Corral. $2,000/month. 310-822-2436 weekdays.

@normal:SPACIOUS HOME. 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, pool & more. Large, custom, quality entertainment home. Excellent floor plan. Near Pepperdine. Only careful, responsible parties w/good credit need inquire. Lease. $6,000/month. 213-628-6368.

@normal:SEPTEMBER ON PRIVATE BEACH – YEAR LEASE. Panoramic whitewater view. Beautiful one bedroom + small guest room. Furnished, upscale. Pool/spa. No pets. Close-in. $2,500/month. 310-454-2628, 310-454-2716

@Header:Rentals

@normal:COUNTRY LIVING 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch house plus separate mobile home for caretaker on 6 acres on Mulholland near Decker. Plenty of room for horses. Fabulous canyon/mountain views. $2,950/month. *ALSO AVAILABLE* Small studio cottage w/ separate adjacent mobile home. $895/month. 310-264-8200

@normal:CONDO WITH VIEW. 2 bedroom, 1.5 baths. Fireplace, large windows, built-in storage. Very clean. Pool. Garage. Available Immediately $1,700/month. 818-346-2801 or Page 818-494-7174

@normal:MALIBU VILLAS. 3 bedroom, 3 bath. Top/4th row. Nice/clean. 2-car garage. Pool & security. $2,300/month. Broker. 456-8090

@normal:MALIBU HOME-ROMANTIC setting in woods, private, peaceful, old growth redwood & cedar home above stream, ocean view, horses OK, miles of trails, 6 acres. New built-ins, Sub-Zero, barbecue, convected oven. Satellite. $3,375/month. 310-457-4405

@normal:MALIBU WEST HOME FOR LEASE. Available immediately. Nice, clean, simple 3 bedroom, 2 bath, unfurnished. Great yard. Walk to schools, beach club & tennis court. Includes gardener. $3,300/month on annual lease. Broker/owner. 310-457-7774

@normal:MALIBU/LA COSTA: Sweeping ocean view. New 3 bedroom, 2 bath, Jacuzzi tub. Office/den/gameroom. 3/4 acre hillside. Six skylights, beam ceilings. Gas fireplace. $3,900/month. Private beach club & additional guest apartment also available. www.accessnv.com/malibu 310-456-5185 or 702-260-9507

@normal:2 RENTALS – $6,000 & $7,000 PER MONTH. Close-in. Oceanfront. – short-term furnished – (or submit) and/or longer (unfurnished?) Totally remodeled. Excellent condition – On the beach! Realtor, Delanie Bryant: 310-456-9810

@normal:BEACHFRONT PENTHOUSE SUPERPAD 1 bedroom plus office, furnished ? $3,300/month. And ULTIMATE BEACHFRONT FURNISHED ONE BEDROOM W/FIREPLACE $4,400/month. Also 3+2 ,$5,300/month. BEACHFRONT SHORT-TERM FURNISHED RENTALS. From $1,500/week. Pets ok? Resort-like, close in. 310-456-0375

@normal:MALIBU PT. DUME HOME. 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath. Tennis court. 2 fireplaces, family room w/wet bar. 3-car garage. View Private beach access. Gorgeous! $4,500+ security deposit. **VIC Realty** 805-482-2773

@normal:MALIBU PARADISE. Spectacular whitewater ocean view. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-car garage. Walk to beach. References required. All new. Available now. $3,300/month. 310-457-3272

@normal:SUMMER/FALL – PT. DUME. Large, homey 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment w/pool. Completely furnished. Available August 1-31. Possible Sept-Dec. $1,500/month + Utilities. Or roommate, separate bedroom/bath. $800/month. 457-8098

@normal:POINT DUME Furnished. 6 months lease from Aug. 14th. One bedroom, 1.5 bath. Newly decorated. Peaceful, secure. $1,800/monthly (negotiable) includes utilities except phone. 310-589-2544

@normal:MALIBU BEACH RENTAL. Fabulous summer beach rental. Best rate at beach for 2 story, 3 bedroom, 3 bath. Upper/ lower decks. 180 ocean view. Tennis court, pool, beach access. Gated townhouse community. Summer $3,600/month. Longer lease possible. 310-335-5433

@normal:COLORADO LAND. 35 acres/new cabin – $69,900. 35 acres/trout lake – $79,900. 55 acres/BLM access – $39,900. Beautiful views, wildlife galore. Easy assess, full guaranteed. Great Financing. Call Redstone Land 970-882-7707. Cal*Scan

@Header:Rentals To Share

@normal:NEAR KANAN, SUNNY, GARDEN CONDO-SHARE, ground floor. Near beach. Fireplace in living room. Separate suite w/private bathroom, laundry facilities. Jacuzzi, heated pool. Pet? $725/all inclusive. Available Now. (Vacation rental available August.) 310-589-5464

@normal:GORGEOUS OCEAN PANORAMICS. Share full house w/half time residents. 3 bedrooms, 2 large decks, private baths, washer/dryer, fireplace. Great El Nido neighborhood, dog friendly. $1,200/month. 310-317-0402.

@normal:WALK TO PARADISE COVE. One bedroom, private bath in condo with washer/dryer. Fireplace. Pool, jacuzzi, gated community. Big ocean views. 2 rooms available. $600 or $650/month. 310-457-7249

@Header:Rentals-Summer

@normal:SUMMER RENTALS ON THE BEACH. One, two & three bedrooms, private beach. Pool, spa. Security building. $4,000 to $6,000 month to month or long term. 310-456-3456

@Header:Rentals-Vacation

@normal:MALIBU BEACH HOME. Breathtaking views & sounds. Posh decorator’s dream beach home. Approx. 2400 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 2 bath suites. 2 large decks. Secluded beach. Completely equipped & beautifully furnished for a high quality vacation. 8 days, 7 nights. Call for Brochure. 310-456-7017 *BMX

@Header:Rental Situations Wanted

@normal:CARETAKER POSITION. Studio or small apartment for 50 year old male art dealer. Handy. Excellent Credit. Will pay $500 to $900 month. Jim 310-271-5904

@Header:Roofing

@normal: FOUR SEASONS ROOFING. All types of roofing & repairs. Licensed (#726424) Bonded & insured. Workmanship guaranteed. Residential, Commercial & Industrial. LOWEST RESIDENTIAL RATES IN LA! Free estimate. 310-317-9595. Pager 800-417-6052

@Header:Self Improvement

@normal:HAS SHYNESS BEEN HOLDING YOU BACK from satisfying relationships? Learn how to change this now. Call for free audio tape. “THE TECHNOLOGY FOR TRANSFORMING SHYNESS”. 310-395-2883

@Header:Services

@normal:WORD PROCESSING. Everything: theses, appellate briefs, scripts, newsletters, resumes, transcription, homework. Spell/grammar check/laser printing included. Rush jobs a specialty. Available 24 hours. $30/hr. Sandy or Jeff (310) 317-0702.

@normal:LETTER PERFECT: Letters, Resumes, Scripts, Manuscripts, Legal, Word Processing, Fax services available. Also, Computer Lessons, Learn Windows 95, & E-mail. Contact Karen 310-456-8625.

@normal:EXPERIENCED & AFFORDABLE OFFICE SERVICES PROVIDED: *Marketing (Brochures, Business Cards, Mailing Lists) *Websites ,(Design/Management) *Professional Writing (Bio’s, Resumes, Newsletters, Editing) *Computer Software Tutoring & General Office (bookkeeping, spreadsheets, wordprocessing) Pager# 310-282-1719, 310-337-9144

@normal:“THE THIRD HAND” From filing cabinets to closets from everyday errands to special occasions. If you are packing or unpacking and need an extra hand, call Kandice at 310-459-4653 or 310-655-1228, Voice Mail.

@Header:Storage

@normal:MALIBU SELF STORAGE The only storage facility in Malibu’s Civic Center. Short drive to your unit. Ground level convenience. Located 100 yards North of Civic Center Way. 24 hour recorded information: 456-2822. Operated by Mariposa Land Company. 310-456-5555.

@Header:Tickets

@normal:“CAN’T GET TO THE GETTY?” Call Art Access L.A. for special package tour. 1-800-685-1407.

@Header:Tile

@normal:TILE WORKS Ceramic, Pavers & Marble. 457-2031

@Header:Trailer

@normal:1992 NOMAD CENTURY 5th WHEEL. 30′ Super Slide. Towed only 2,000 miles. $14,450. 457-1625 x 4, leave message.

@Header:Tree Service

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Businesses may face devastating losses

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The closure of PCH has brought a disastrous drop in sales for many of the city’s businesses, for some as high as 90 percent, but some relief may be in sight in the form of a holiday weekend and possible financial assistance from the federal government.

“We will definitely open two to three lanes for the Fourth of July, barring any slides,” said Michael Miles, district division chief at Caltrans.

City officials contacted Rep. Brad Sherman to request help in convincing the Small Business Administration to reopen the application process for El Nino-related disaster relief. A representative from Sherman’s office said the congressman expected to learn from the SBA late this week whether relief, in the form of low-interest, 20-year loans, would be available for losses not covered by insurance.

City Manager Harry Peacock told members of the Business Roundtable last week that city officials have also sought help on behalf of local businesses from FEMA and Gov. Pete Wilson. “We’ve been on the phone everyday with the governor’s office,” said Peacock. “They can push the right button, get to the right person.”

Mary Lou Blackwood, of the Malibu Chamber of Commerce, told the roundtable that sales were down 30 to 90 percent at many local businesses, with some service stations experiencing a 90 percent drop. “That’s going to kill them, absolutely kill them,” said Peacock.

Sharon Caples, owner of Malibu Chicken, said business is down 80 to 90 percent. “With 120 days for the road repair, and on-and-off closures, a lot of businesses are going to go under,” she said. “I don’t know how much Malibu’s businesses can take.”

Jeff Peterson, general manager of Geoffrey’s restaurant, said business, on average, is down 50 percent. “Half of our business comes from the Westside,” he said.

Other businesses have fared moderately well, despite the road closure. Jim Davidson, owner of Budget Car and Truck Rental, said business for June was up from last year.” But we still expected it to be better if there hadn’t been the road closure,” he said.

Business owners are also concerned that because of the repeated road closures, sales will not bounce back once the road is opened and even after the repair work is completed six months from now.” I think it will be a year before people come back,” said Jannis Swerman, manager of Granita restaurant.

Blackwood said the perception of people who do not live here is that PCH will suddenly close, and they will be stuck in Malibu. The road closure has taken its toll on the city’s coffers as well. Peacock said that while PCH is closed, the city loses 35 percent of its sales tax receipts. The city annually earns about $365,000 in sales tax receipts. “Half of that comes in the summer,” said Peacock.

Food for thought

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At Colony Plaza, where Hughes market has now turned into Ralphs — although the sign still says Hughes — life is not a bowl of cherries. As far as many longtime shoppers are concerned, it’s the pits.

“They changed the way they price things. You never know what you’re paying until you get up there,” claimed Cindy Doderlein of the new Ralphs Card pricing system. “It’s really annoying.”

Other customers were even more direct. “It sucks,” said a shopper who identified himself as David. “This was always a community market. Now, it’s just like this big, cold corporation. It’s not the same vibe.”

Manager Lee Ford has found himself in the unpleasant position of trying to please the new owners while keeping old customers happy. Pricing and selection have been common complaints, but as Ford points out, “Hughes had prices go up and down every week, too. I think some people are just a little bit more sensitive.”

One woman who has been shopping at Hughes for nine years said she has noticed a big difference. “They’ve switched brands. There are a lot of things you can’t find any longer and there are a lot of things I don’t want.” The woman, who did not want to be identified, said she does most of her shopping in Santa Monica and in the Valley these days. She was quick to add that the transition must be tough for Ford, who is “just trying to keep his job.”

Ralphs spokesman Terry O’Neil said the corporation’s main office determines which items its stores will carry. If a product is no longer available in Malibu, it is because it is not carried at the company warehouse. That, in itself, is a big change from Hughes, where buying and selection could be customized for the local community.

Ford says he is doing his best to turn things around. “Initially, they took out some specialty items, but I’m trying to get some of those back.”

Even though some specific brands can be special ordered, a lot of folks still have a beef with the beef. At Pacific Coast Greens, Stephen Mitchell says new customers are coming in every day because they are unhappy with the selection down the street. “Hughes had a pretty good fish department. They had the same supplier we did. Now, it all comes from the warehouse.”

Other complaints have centered on certain bakery items, house brands and organic produce. Since P. C. Greens specializes in all things natural, Mitchell couldn’t be happier. “I’m thrilled,” he said. “People are discovering us as an alternative. I think it’s been a long time coming.”

While Ralphs is encouraging its Malibu customers to provide feedback, major changes seem unlikely. For some shoppers, the switch to corporate culture has been tough to swallow. “Hughes did a good job. The morale was good. It was fun to shop here.” said David. “This place is just not happening.”

Not a test market

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What constitutes a good market?

1. Warm, friendly service

2. Outstanding produce

3. Excellent grades of meat

4. Fresh selection of fish

5. Innovative new food items emphasizing healthy, low fat cuisine

6. Fair prices

Ralphs in Malibu does not seem to meet any of the above criteria. While it is commendable to see a sign displayed next to the Bermuda onions that Vons is charging a few cents more a pound, somehow the produce at Vons does not look like last month’s refuse. For example, the polished shiny apples cannot disguise the mealy flavor or the rotten interior.

In Business 101, we learn techniques to keep our customers satisfied and happy, ready for a return visit. Hughes was such a market. Unfortunately, Ralphs is not the same. The people of Malibu deserve much better.

Eleanor Lawrence

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