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Kiera ScholtenLiving Assistant Imagine cruising down the 10 freeway with windows down, sunglasses on and “California” by Phantom Planet blaring from the car stereo.  A moment of darkness, and then, PCH! The sunshine warms the entire being. A glimpse of the bright, sparkling blue of the Pacific sends tingly feelings all over. Destination Malibu is here. The big return to Malibu … [Read more...] about Back to the ‘Bu

Kelsey MaysLiving Editor Oscillating air vents. That was the claim to fame for Mazda’s 626 family sedan, a midsize venture intended to compete with the benchmark Accord and Camry. Press a button mid-dash, and the vents did a nifty move back and forth like an upright living-room fan. Very little else – certainly not the anonymous styling or anemic 2.5-liter V-6 – sold the car. … [Read more...] about Handling the Competition

Crystal LuongEditor in Chief Eight months in Malibu, eight weeks in London and eight weeks in (insert your hometown here) — times and locations may vary. It seems a college student’s life, or at least mine, inevitably falls into the “suitcases and boxes” cycle: periods of packing, moving, shopping, unloading and rearranging. Though there’s little to complain about, this life … [Read more...] about Pack rat put to rest (finally)

Mary WisniewskiAssistant Living Editor  A white building with a blue-trimmed roof hardly seems reason to pause while driving down Pacific Coast Highway. But take a second glance, and notice a sign outside the door that reads: Specializing in restoring broken love affairs. Located next to La Salsa, Readings by Sonia isn’t the typical Malibu boutique. Instead of buying Juicy … [Read more...] about Psychic brings flair to Malibu

JAMES RASMUSSENStaff Writer The new album titled “Don’t Tread on Me” by rap-rockers 311 is a surprisingly melodic album that leaves behind the rap influence that helped put them on the musical map. For this album, the band teamed up with producer Ron Saint Germain, who also worked with the band on 2003’s “Evolver” and the band’s 2001 album “From Chaos.” Fans of 311 who … [Read more...] about 311 treads on fans’ expectations