Resources for Applying for Unemployment Relief Through the State

The Malibu Times
Los Angeles County residents who have had hours cut, been furloughed or have suffered complete loss of work due to COVID-19 can seek relief through the state. Individuals may qualify unemployment insurance, so long as they are still “able and available to work” but their employer has reduced working hours or shut down. Benefits range from ...
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SMMUSD Schools May Remain Closed Past April 20

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As COVID-19 concerns grow increasingly serious, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District shared it is “likely not possible” schools will reopen for the previously projected April 20 date. “We will monitor the status of the situation carefully and will reopen as directed by Governor Newsom, LACDPH [LACo Department of Public Health ...
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Elite Runner Goes from LA Marathon Back to Mom Duty—For Now

The Malibu Times
Like so many others, however, the coronavirus pandemic that has enveloped the globe suspended the long-distance athlete’s plans indefinitely. It’s a shame, though, because Gallin, a Malibu mother of three young children, had run to one of the biggest running accomplishments of her life three days before the coronavirus outbreak began to ...
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Gov. Newsom closes parking lots at California state parks, beaches to limit access amid virus outbreak

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“Normally that would light up my heart to see tens of thousands of people congregating down in Malibu and other parts of our beautiful state,” he said. “One cannot condemn that, but one can criticize it. We need to practice common sense and socially distance.” Newsom's announcement came as California added hundreds of more coronavirus ...
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City Announces Virtual Recreation Center for Residents

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The City of Malibu Community Services Department launched its virtual recreation center as a resource for residents looking to stay active and healthy “through these unprecedented times.” The center was announced amid several announced closures, including beach lots as well as MRCA-owned trails. In mid-March, City Hall closed, alongside the ...
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What’s safe and open this weekend? Parks, beaches in Southern California

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State officials on Monday closed parking lots of more than three dozen state parks including nine in Los Angeles County: Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook; El Matador State Beach; Leo Carrillo State Park; Malibu Creek State Park; Malibu Lagoon State Beach; Point Dume State Beach; Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach; Topanga State Park; and Will ...
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Condo Values Dip in 2019

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The Malibu condo market was far less impacted by the Woolsey Fire of November 2018, obviously, than single-family homes. While condos were not left totally unscarred—about 20 units were affected at the Malibu Gardens, Tapia and the Malibu Bay Club—the percentage of units rendered lost was a fraction of the single family residence tally.
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