The City of Malibu hosts formal remembrance program
By The Malibu Times · Wed Jan 07 2026
Community Remembrance in Malibu
To honor those lost and reflect on the year since the fire, the City of Malibu will host a formal remembrance programon Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Malibu City Hall.
The ceremony will include:
- A Native Chumash blessing
- A moment of silence for community members who lost their lives
- A musical performance by the Malibu Senior Choir
- A remembrance poem written for the occasion by Charlotte Ward, Malibu Poet Laureate
Following the program, the city will host a reception featuring light refreshments, soothing live music, a memorial space, and a commemorative art gallery designed to provide a place for quiet reflection and community connection.