Fire damage surrounds a residence in Malibu on Sept. 22. Dead brush and dried vegetation around homes can act as fuel for wildfires, highlighting the importance of clearing Zone Zero areas to protect structures. Photos by Melissa Houston With California wildfires becoming increasingly more dangerous and frequent, a statewide initiative called Zone Zero is pushing homeowners to … [Read more...] about New Malibu Initiative Pushes Residents to Rethink Wildfire Safety
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City of Malibu Waives Fire Rebuilding Fees, Takes Action for Emergency Preparedness
The Malibu Courthouse stands in the Civic Center Plaza on March 24. Mayor Mikke Pierson, along with the Malibu City Council, created a fee-waiving program to help residents get back on their feet and rebuild what was lost in the Woolsey Fire of 2018. Photos by Ali LevensResidents of Malibu are no strangers to the threat wildfires present to their lives, especially after the … [Read more...] about City of Malibu Waives Fire Rebuilding Fees, Takes Action for Emergency Preparedness