In preparation for this article, I took some time looking back at everything that occurred in Malibu in 2022. My head hasn’t stopped spinning! 2022 was certainly a year of many transitions. Here is my take on some,
October marks a major turning point, as the City loses control of major developments to the State, the School District is ordered to pay $45 million to two autistic students and the Council race becomes the dirtiest in decades.
I remember when Lance called me and said “Don, I’ve observed you in many debates, and you don’t burn people down; you disagree respectfully. Our country has lost the essential ability to politically debate topics and compromise,
The City of Malibu has issued a pointed critique of a plan to allow overnight camping at Bluffs Park and Ramirez Canyon Park. The campsites proposed by the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority would allow as many as 480 guests to spend the night in facilities such as yurts,
As one of the most famous celebrities in the galaxy, Mark Hamill told The Associated Press on a Zoom call last week that he has a responsibility to use his voice to help those in need.
Let me begin by stating right up front that I am not a medical doctor, nor do I play one on TV. However, I do know my way around the public policy stage. During the late 1990s, I served as director of intergovernmental affairs in the US Department of Health and Human Services,
Since Hamill was tapped as an ambassador for United24’s “Army of Drones” campaign earlier this fall, a lot has happened: He had a Zoom call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, 500 drones have already been sent to Ukraine and a new effort to raise funds toward 10 reconnaissance drones has been launched.
To start off the last Malibu City Council meeting of 2022, residents shared their appreciation for outgoing council members Mikke Pierson and Karen Farrer. Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Silverstein was elected as mayor of Malibu and Steve Uhring as mayor pro tem.
Newly elected Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath has officially become a member of the LA Metro board of directors, the transportation agency announced on Tuesday. Horvath joins the 13-member board that has a budget of $8.
It is often difficult to know precisely what the results of an election mean because there are so many different reasons why people vote the way they do. First and foremost, Doug Stewart and Marianne Riggins were elected because they are both decent,
Our City Council now has two new members, so it might be a good time to remind citizens of Malibu’s unique position. While we are an incorporated city with all of the issues that presents, we also have five other governmental or quasi-governmental organizations within our city limits that we do not control.
Beginning in 2016, new California laws have made it easier for residents to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), also called a “granny flat,” on their property — a self-contained living unit averaging 750 square feet.
Ben Drati will replace Tracy McSparren — who was put on leave shortly before a state audit revealed the district had misconstrued its finances for years.
West Hollywood City Councilmember Lindsey Horvath has claimed victory in her hard-fought race against Bob Hertzberg for a seat on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. The self-described community activist narrowly beat the California Senate majority leader and former State Assembly leader who has been representing the San Fernando Valley.
Thanksgiving in Southern California will include a large serving of Santa Ana winds. Strong winds will pick up Wednesday night and increase through Thursday afternoon. A high wind watch begins Wednesday night in the Santa Monica and Los Angeles County Mountains and the Santa Clarita and San Fernando valleys.