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Malibu resident Derek Schimming was identified as the victim who died at the fatal traffic collision near Paradise Cove yesterday.  The Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Department confirmed Schimming had a medical emergency before the crash. “Autopsy pending to confirm exact kind of medical emergency,” Sgt. Chris Soderlund said.  Schimming was 60 years old. Friends of Schimming […]

Malibu Community Labor Exchange Board President Kay Gabbard honors the late Russell McMonigle The Malibu City Council began its meeting by presenting a City Tile to Parker Davis for seven years of service to the City of Malibu. “I just want to thank the council for an opportunity to recognize my seven years of service in Malibu. […]

Speakers attended the meeting to address the backlog in appeals in the planning department  To start off the Malibu City Council meeting on Monday, California State Parks presented a Fire Defense Program. District Superintendent of the Angeles State Parks Richard Fink gave a presentation on wildland fire management, policies, fire responsibilities, and permits.  Fink said […]

The LA County Fire Brigade Program, involving seven pilot communities, makes presentation To start off the Malibu City Council meeting on Monday, Environmental Sustainability Director Yolanda Bundy was recognized for receiving an award from the Los Angeles Basin Section Supervisor of the Year Award from the California Water Environment Association. Mayor Steve Uhring presented the […]

Sgt. Soderlund provides storm update; city hopes to host Public Safety Expo near the Malibu Library  California Highway Patrol Sgt. Lopez attended the Public Safety Commission meeting last week and provided an update on the PCH enforcement since the City Council approved the long-term contract in January. According to the city’s website, CHP officers issued […]

Parents share their concerns about not receiving updates on the assessment since it was initiated in 2022  To start off the Malibu City Council meeting on Monday, Feb. 12, Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Sgt. Chris Soderlund provided a brief report on the recent crime, enforcement, rainstorm, and the 4.5-magnitude earthquake that occured on Friday, Feb. 9. […]

Touting four years of declining homelessness, the city has released its preliminary numbers for 2024, months before the official count comes out in late spring or early summer. The city counted 51 homeless people, down from 239 in 2020.

Touting four years of declining homelessness, the city has released its preliminary numbers for 2024, months before the official count comes out in late spring or early summer. The city counted 51 homeless people, down from 239 in 2020.

Both accidents caused multiple lane closures and hours of bumper-to-bumper traffic Last week, the Malibu/Lost Hills Station and Malibu Volunteers on Patrol (VOP) responded to multiple incidents and road closures in Malibu.  On Thursday, Jan. 25, the Malibu/ Lost Hills deputies were involved in a short pursuit of a stolen vehicle, which culminated in a […]

In other business, CHP contract and equipment for the Sheriff’s Department Beach Team approved To start off the Malibu City Council meeting on Monday night, Jan. 22, City Clerk Kelsey Pettijohn was honored with a City Tile for seven years of service to the City of Malibu.  Pettijohn joined the City of Malibu in January […]