Perspectives

ERIK HAYDENStaff Writer I hold a distinctly romantic view of the 1960s. Larger-than-life events and figures emerged: the saintly crusade of Martin Luther King, the arrogant paranoia of Nixon, the hope that emanated from President John F. Kennedy. To me, all of the crusades, coalitions, protests and assassinations combine to form an archetypal struggle of the people vs. the man, … [Read more...] about Hollywood’s war protest blends old, new ideals

ELI SAYEGHStaff Writer Last week, Malibu legislators approved an ordinance aimed at restricting celebrity beach parties and the frenzy that comes along with them. “Parties are not banned in Malibu,” said Malibu Mayor Jeff Jennings to ABC News. “We're allowing four major parties per property each year but any party over 100 people needs a permit from the city and we won't be … [Read more...] about Party ordinance a plus for Malibu

MIA SULLIVANStaff Writer On April 8, Malibu residents will have the opportunity to vote for candidates to fill three seats on the city council. There are five candidates. The major issues will be environmental concerns, including ocean water quality and the imminent risks of overdevelopment. Incumbent Pamela Conley Ulich, who has served on the council for the past four years, … [Read more...] about City Council race hits homestretch

RYAN SAWTELLEContributor All too often, people support certain mantras without ever questioning the premise or substance of that belief. They do so out of ignorance or ulterior motives. For instance, many people believe poverty causes crime. If this is the case, wealth then must cause virtue. This obviously isn’t the case, so why do so many people go without questioning this … [Read more...] about Flawed goals: the folly of environmentalists